CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and seminar speaker Mr. Nathaniel Laxa, a retired U.S. Navy with CPU officials.
Addressing the need to strengthen public safety and security—The Central Philippine University Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center held a five-day seminar on “Terrorism Awareness and Bomb Threat Management” at the Educational Media Center on January 28-February 1, 2019.
In his welcome remarks during the opening program, CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, highlighted the necessity of prioritizing the safety and security of all institutions that cater to community and educational needs in order to ensure that peace and progress will not be disturbed.
CPU Vice President for Finance and Administration and the Chairperson of the Calamity and Disaster Committee, Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, talked about the importance of conducting such seminars to protect and promote the over-all safety of students, faculty, and staff.
Mr. Prim C. Vergara III, Occupational Safety and Health Officer, introduced the first speaker, Mr. Nathaniel Laxa, a retired U.S. Navy, for the training proper.
Days one and two of the seminar focused on top management training. Day three focused on intensive training for security force; day four revolved around intensive training for fire brigade with Mr. Alfred A. Go, Safety Officer, as speaker; and day five highlighted the training for search and rescue and medical evacuation with Mr. Eugene D. Boco, Emergency Medical Technician, as trainer.
Through trainings like these, the university is optimistic that it can prevent security issues in the future and respond efficiently in cases of emergencies. As CPU prioritizes the safety of its students, faculty and staff, it is committed to continually providing innovative measures to ensure that the university will be a risk-free campus for all.
Dr. Antonio S. Yap, founder and Chairman of the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation, encouraged Centralians to pursue excellence in their endeavours.
The Central Philippine University College of Business and Accountancy, in partnership with the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation, held a seminar entitled “Understanding Social Development: CSR-Based Social Entrepreneurship” at the Rose Memorial Auditorium on September 11, 2018.
The opening prayer was led by Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office of Communications. It was then followed by the singing of the National Anthem conducted by Mrs. Crista S. Huyong, Director, CPU Cultural Affairs Office.
For the welcome remarks, Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, CPU Vice President for Administration and Finance, shared the strong bond of the university with the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation: “It is a blessing that we are partnering with the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation in the conduct of the social enterprise campus tour. The foundation espouses not only CSR [corporate social responsibility], but more importantly, personal social responsibility. Our society needs students, graduates, professionals, and citizens with a true understanding of what our responsibility is.”
Dr. Antonio S. Yap, founder and Chairman of the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation, thanked CPU for the warm welcome. He also inspired the participants to celebrate life through a perspective of faith by pursuing to do what is good: “We believe that every single one of you matters—whatever we are, we have a chance to do good.”
Ms. Marian Bartolome, Communication Officer, talked about the background and awards programs of BCYF.
The seminar showcased a talk from Mr. John Michael P. Lava, Ayala Young Leader and Head of the Visayas and Mindanao Operations of Deloitte. He shared about the Deloitte CSR Youth Awards. Lava also highlighted the importance of CSR and he recognized the university’s help in the promotion of CSR.
The talk was followed by a panel interview, consisting of innovative leaders from the community and all over the country. The members of the panel shared their ideas and their grassroots application of CSR as a medium of changing communities.
The event was made possible through the earnest efforts of the program committee led by Dr. Lorna T. Grande, Dean, College of Business and Accountancy.
CPU Vice President of Finance and Administration, Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, in her welcome remarks, highlighted the importance of family relationships in attaining happiness in life.
With the aim of strengthening family ties and rebuilding broken relationships, Raphah Ministries Malaysia conducted a seminar on “Reclaiming Families and Generations” for the CPU faculty and staff at the Educational Media Center (EMC) on May 28, 2018.
Leading the opening prayer was CPU Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico followed by the welcome remarks by CPU Vice President of Finance and Administration, Dr. Florence P. Bogacia. In her message, Dr. Bogacia highlighted the role of CPU, as a center for academic and Christian education to encourage young people to pursue God’s calling in their lives.
Featured guest speakers included Rev. Vincent Lau, Ministry Director and his wife, Pastor JayZee Cheah, co-founders of Raphah Ministries Malaysia.
Rev. Vincent Lau, Ministry Director, talked about the importance of faith in God in strengthening family ties.
The first topic was “The Best and the Worst of Times,” which talked about the real dangers and threats to the family and the true call of the Church for such a time as this. The said topic tackled relationship, marriage, and family breakdowns caused by missing parents, the rise of divorce, abandonment and abuse of children, destruction of generational links, and the loss of personal identity and roots. It highlighted the importance of biblical education and raising strong families and disciples to fulfill end-time purposes.
The second topic was “God’s Blueprint for Families and Generations,” which included a lecture on blessings and curses, the family structure ordained by God, the calling of earthly fathers and the Seven P’s of Godly Parenting, namely: passionate, principled, permanent, positive, preserving, purpose-driven, and prayerful.
The third topic on the other hand tackled about “The Reality of Human Lives,” which included an in-depth talk about hurting sons and daughters and the heart of brokenness, which discussed the issue on identity (self-worth) and significance. Pastor Cheah said that “[e]motions are time travelers; we do not bury emotions dead but alive.”
Participants eagerly listen to Rev. Vincent Lau, Ministry Director and his wife, Pastor JayZee Cheah, co-founders of Raphah Ministries Malaysia.
Pastor Cheah further talked about the stories of Tomohiro Kato, Michael Jackson, and a character she simply called “Son.” All of their stories illustrated the importance of self-worth and identity. Pastor Cheah highlighted that it is important to anchor oneself in Christ to realize that one’s worth is priceless.
The last topic entitled “Reclaiming Families and Generations” discussed God’s heart to heal his broken children. It highlighted the need to heal the individual as a pre-requisite for healing the family. According to Rev. Lau, the keys to reclaim family and generations include: humbling oneself, forgiving, repenting, seeking forgiveness and praying, cleansing and re-dedication, reviewing and renewing, intentional set-up, and seeking Christian professional help.
After the lecture, Rev. Lau prayed for the participants and the families represented in the seminar. For the closing remarks, Dr. Bogacia encouraged the CPU faculty and staff to pursue their God-given purpose in the university: “There is a reason why God placed you here in CPU. He has placed you here for the fulfillment of His glory. It is no accident that you are here and that you are part of the CPU family.”
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