Central Philippine UniversityAutonomous Status granted by CHED โ Sept. 16, 2024 โ Sept. 15, 2027
October 2, 2026
With every step, every color, and every department showing up in full force, the Centralian spirit took over the streets. ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ Connect with us here! https://linktr.ee/cpurepublic CPUR PRODUCTIONS Caption by Ric Ynion #UWCF2026 #CPUat121 #RoaringExcellence #CPURepublic #CPUR2026 #CPURepublic22ndParliament SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1416080780032813
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Central Philippine University (CPU), through the CPUGAD Technology Business Incubator (CPUGAD TBI), strengthened its innovation partnership with Filamer Christian University (FCU) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on September 25, 2026, at CPU. The partnership forms part of NEST Connect, CPUGAD TBIโs platform for strengthening collaboration and strategic networking among higher education institutions (HEIs) in Western Visayas and beyond, with particular emphasis on building stronger innovation linkages among the regionโs private HEIs. NEST Connect creates opportunities for institutions to work together in startup development, technology commercialization, research collaboration, capacity development, and entrepreneurial education. Through the program, CPU envisions a more connected innovation ecosystem where private HEIs can co-create solutions, share knowledge and resources, jointly develop institutional capabilities, co-incubate startups and research-based spin-offs, and create pathways for technologies and innovations to reach communities and markets. The CPUโFCU partnership brings this vision into action by opening opportunities for collaborative programs, knowledge and resource sharing, research and innovation initiatives, entrepreneurial capacity building, startup development, and technology commercialization. More than establishing institutional linkages, NEST Connect seeks to build an active community of higher education institutions working together to help strengthen the innovation ecosystem of Western Visayas. By connecting institutional expertise, research capabilities, facilities, mentors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and startup communities, the program seeks to transform individual institutional strengths into shared opportunities for innovation and regional development. CPU, through CPUGAD TBI, welcomes more private higher education institutions in Western Visayas to connect, collaborate, and co-create through NEST Connect. By sharing knowledge and resources, opening networks, co-developing programs, and co-incubating startups and research-based spin-offs, higher education institutions can collectively create more opportunities for researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region. Let's help strengthen a more connected, collaborative, and vibrant innovation ecosystem in Western Visayas. Letโs connect. Letโs co-create. Letโs innovate together. SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CCqypUoWj/
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
CPU Futures Forum 2026 On September 25, 2026, Central Philippine University, through the Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE) and the CPU Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center (RCECC), in partnership with the College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences (CARES) and its Alumni Association, successfully held the CPU Futures Forum 2026, an Alumni and Continuing Education Learning Session with the theme: โFrom Bench to Society: Redefining Agricultural Education for the Next 75 Years.โ The event featured Dr. Lyre Annie E. Murao, Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Mindanao, as the invited speaker. She shared valuable insights on the future of agricultural education and its role in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities. Also featured was Lichelle Dara Espada-Carlos, PhD Student in Environmental Diplomacy and Negotiations, who presented โGrasping at Straws for Climate Action,โ highlighting the importance of innovation, collaboration, and collective action in addressing climate change and advancing sustainability. The session was a meaningful gathering filled with learning, inspiration, collaboration, and fresh ideas, fostering a shared commitment toward a more sustainable and brighter future. Together, let us shape the future of agricultural education and create meaningful impact for society. #CPUFuturesForum2026 #CPU75Years #AgriculturalEducation #CARES #RCECC #OVPRDE #ContinuingEducation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CPUAlumni
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2026
DSWD-SLP, CPU CESLC, and APPM #CommunityEngagement #ServiceLearning #Dedication
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2026
The CPU Futures Forum is underway at the Loreto D. Tupaz Audio-Visual Room on September 25, featuring learning sessions that tackle the future of agriculture education and its role in shaping future generations.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2026
Central Philippine University and Basilan State University formalize a partnership through a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), conducted online via Zoom on September, 2026.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2026
USYNC is an RFID/ID-based smart classroom power management system that links classroom electricity directly to school IDs and real time class schedules. Faculty and students scan their ID to activate lights and air conditioning; the system automatically shuts off power in unoccupied rooms after 10 minutes, drops into low power eco-standby during short class breaks, and fully cuts power after curfew. A centralized dashboard gives administrators real-time energy telemetry, identity-driven access logs, and automated compliance reporting, eliminating wasted electricity and unnecessary utility costs from empty classrooms. SOURCE: DOST Western Visayas
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2026
Airduino Architect is a no-code, Al-assisted platform that empowers students and communities to innovate with hardware-without fragile boards, complex syntax, or costly delays. Free for students and offline-ready, it transforms frustration into opportunity, enabling young minds like Jun-Jun's to turn ideas into real solutions for education, agriculture, and beyond. SOURCE: DOST Western Visayas
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2026
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is currently conducting an on-the-spot checking at the CPU Arukahik Tailoring Shop and Training Center, with the APPM President in attendance.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2026
The SILLAG Region 1 Startup Consortium benchmarked Western Visayasโ innovation and startup ecosystem on September 22โ23, 2026, gaining insights on technology transfer, innovation management, and startup support mechanisms relevant to strengthening Region 1's ecosystem. The activity began at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas, where Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga welcomed the delegation and facilitated discussions on the regionโs innovative startup ecosystem and best practices. Engr. Gelonga emphasized the need to strengthen the startup ecosystem as a pathway for translating R&D investments into technologies that benefit society and the economy, create jobs, and support businesses and industries. DOST Western Visayas shared its technology transfer and commercialization practices, including the initiatives of its Innovation Management Unit in supporting researchers and startups, as well as regional innovation hubs and initiatives. On the second day, the delegation visited the UMWAD Western Visayas Consortium at Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISATU), where it was welcomed by Dr. Raul F. Muyong, Assistant to the University President for Governance, Advocacy, and Quality Assurance. Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, ISATU Vice President for Research and Extension and UMWAD Western Visayas Executive Director, led the presentation on UMWADโs programs, initiatives, and best practices. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and bringing ecosystem stakeholders together to strengthen the regionโs innovation and startup ecosystem. The delegation also benchmarked the Central Philippine University Pugad Technology Business Incubator (CPUGAD TBI). Project Leader Gelvie C. Lagos and General Manager Mark Gil D. Peraman welcomed the delegation and shared the TBIโs programs and best practices in startup support. The benchmarking activity was led by Engr. Arnold C. Santos, SILLAG Region 1 Project Leader, who expressed appreciation to DOST Western Visayas and UMWAD for welcoming the delegation and sharing Western Visayasโ best practices in startup development to help strengthen the Region 1 startup ecosystem. Also part of the delegation were Mr. Racky D. Doctor, Governing Council Member; Prof. Armie C. Sabugo, Co-Implementer from Mariano Marcos State University; and Engr. Roy R. Flores, PSU Aligwas TBI Core Member from Pangasinan State University, along with project assistants from the consortium and participating TBIs. The engagements provided SILLAG Region 1 with practical approaches to strengthen linkages among startup ecosystem enablers, R&D institutions, technology transfer offices, innovation hubs, TBIs, startups, and the private sector, supporting its continuing efforts to strengthen the Ilocos Regionโs startup ecosystem through knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships. ๐๐บ ๐๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฏ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ฏ ๐. ๐๐ถ๐ฆ๐ท๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ข #StartupsPH #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #SILLAGRegion1 #DOSTOneSciglat #OneDOST4U #AghamNaRamdam #SolutionsAndOpportunitiesForAll SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/sillagregion1/posts/pfbid02NaBsHa9GMcm9rpoSSfRzR9AdbvrsuhrgaFfFYYB5mRvFk5tSvStoCZjRVtp4FXwel
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2026
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18, NIV As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers. But how do we build peace with our Muslim neighbors in Mindanao? This study offers a path forward by listening deeply to Islamic liberation theology and discovering shared ground for collaborative peacebuilding. What this study reveals: Jihad is struggle, not just war. It has three levels: personal, verbal, and physical, with inner struggle called the "greater jihad." Armed struggle is only a minor, last-resort part of it. As Christians, we can recognize this as a call to examine our own hearts first before pointing fingers at others. Faith must become action. Iman is more than belief; it is bound to righteous deeds. Faith that does not produce justice for the oppressed is not genuine faith. This echoes our own scripture: "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:26). Islam means peace, not exclusion. Islam comes from the root for salam, or peace. Read this way, it grounds cooperation with other faiths, not superiority over them. This invites us to see our Muslim neighbors not as strangers or rivals, but as fellow travelers seeking God's peace. The three levels of jihad, from most to least emphasized, are personal (the struggle to purify one's own heart), verbal (speaking truth to an oppressive ruler, even at personal risk), and physical (defensive force, permitted only against active oppression, as a last resort). The takeaway is clear: Christians and Muslims need not agree on doctrine to work together. The ummah, the community of faith, can include all who labor for the oppressed. Peace in Mindanao will not come from statements and dialogues alone. It has to be lived out in costly action. Read the full study to see the shared agenda for Christian and Muslim peacebuilders in Mindanao. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #StruggleTowardPeace #MindanaoPeace #InterfaithDialogue #ScientiaEtFides
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2026
Work itself motivates most. A survey of 100 employees across ten restaurants in Sara, Iloilo finds motivation running high overall, with the work itself, not the paycheck, driving it most, though age and education shift what matters. What the study found: Employees rated work itself highest (mean 4.42), just ahead of responsibility and management support (4.39 each) and salary (4.23). All four were rated "Highly Motivated." Age and education make a difference. Older employees reported significantly higher salary motivation, and more educated employees scored significantly higher across all four factors. Financial expectations shift with life stage. Sex, civil status, and income do not matter. No significant differences in motivation emerged across these categories. Experiences were fairly uniform among employees. Every factor cleared the "Highly Motivated" threshold of 4.21, with work itself scoring highest of all. The takeaway is clear: restaurant employees are already highly motivated by meaningful work and responsibility, not just pay, though pay strategies should still flex with age and education. Read the full study to see the priorities for sustaining restaurant employee motivation. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #EmployeeMotivation #RestaurantIndustry #WorkMotivation #ScientiaEtFides
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2026
Farm waste, turned into energy. A 30-day lab study finds that shrimp pond sludge, paired with cow dung as inoculum, can be broken down through anaerobic digestion into methane-rich biogas, turning a disposal problem into a renewable energy and soil-conditioning opportunity for shrimp farms. What the study found: Shrimp sludge alone is not enough. Its carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (68:1) is far above the ideal 20โ30:1 for digestion. Cow dung's balanced nutrients made co-digestion necessary. More substrate does not mean more efficiency. The highest-substrate ratio (2:1) produced the most total biogas but converted only 1.08% of its theoretical potential. The biggest output was also the least efficient. A 1.5:1 ratio struck the best balance. This ratio gave strong, stable methane output with the least fluctuation, while the lowest ratio best stabilized the sludge itself. The right ratio depends on the goal. Every ratio exceeded international benchmarks for solids stabilization, so the leftover digestate is stable enough for land application. The takeaway is clear: co-digesting shrimp sludge with cow dung is feasible and dual-purpose, cutting waste while generating energy. But scaling it up needs pretreatment and full safety testing. Read the full study to see the priorities for turning shrimp sludge into usable energy. #CentralPhilippineUniversity #CPUResearchInFocus #SludgeToEnergy #Biogas #RenewableEnergy
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2026
Twenty-five Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country are set to strengthen the utilization and commercialization of university-generated technologies with the support of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) through the IP Management for Academic and Research Institutions Commercializing Technologies (IMPACT) NXT Program. With a total investment of Php 136 million, the program aims to accelerate the translation of research outputs into real-world innovations, products, services, and enterprises that can benefit industries and communities. Over the next 1.5 years, participating HEIs will enhance their technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) management capacities, enabling them to maximize the value and impact of their research and development (R&D) investments. The program is designed to increase the utilization and commercialization of research by providing comprehensive support to universities and research institutions. Through the program, HEIs will be assisted in establishing and strengthening their technology protection and transfer policies and processes, ensuring that innovations developed within their institutions are properly managed and prepared for commercialization. Participating institutions will also benefit from capability-building initiatives for technology transfer officers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate intellectual property protection, technology valuation, marketing, licensing, and commercialization. In addition, the program supports the assessment of research outputs to identify technologies with strong commercialization potential. A key component of the program is facilitating the disclosure and protection of intellectual properties, helping researchers safeguard their innovations through appropriate IP mechanisms. The program likewise promotes technologies developed by HEIs and supports their licensing and commercialization, creating pathways for research breakthroughs to reach industry partners, investors, and end-users. By strengthening technology transfer ecosystems within universities, DOST-PCIEERD continues to advance its mission of transforming publicly funded research into innovations that drive economic growth, industry competitiveness, and national development. Through IMPACT NXT, the Council empowers HEIs to become active contributors to the country's innovation ecosystem, ensuring that research outcomes move beyond laboratories and into the hands of those who can create meaningful impact. #IMPACTNXT #DOSTPCIEERD #TechnologyTransfer #ResearchCommercialization #IntellectualProperty #ScienceForThePeople #InnovationEcosystem SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1410457887936104
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2026
HAPPENING NOW: The Central Philippine University (CPU) Life Sciences Department, in collaboration with the CPU Biological Society, is currently conducting its community outreach initiative titled "BiolohisTALKS: Safe Food Handling and Proper Handwashing for Healthy Homes" at the Iloilo River Plains Integrated School (IRPIS), Brgy. Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2026
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Read MoreSeptember 16, 2026
ILOILO CITY โ The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) has partnered with Central Philippine University (CPU) through its Enhanced Research and Development Leadership to Foster an Inclusive Research Ecosystem (RDLead FIRE) Program to strengthen engineering research and optimize the universityโs wind tunnel facility. The initiative was carried out in two on-site sessions on April 22โ25 and July 23โ24, 2026, led by RD Leader Engr. Jeremias A. Gonzaga. Faculty and researchers received hands-on training in proposal development and submission, line-item budgeting, and peer-reviewed journal publishing. #DOSTNRCP #OneDOST4U #NRCPRDLead #NRCPRDLeadCPU
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2026
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐: The Research Proposal Writing Training and Writeshop is underway at the CPUGAD TBI Co-Working Space, with Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio leading Part 1 on Research Problem and Research Question. #TheCentralianLink #CentralPhilippineUniversity
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