Prof. Ma. Cynthia T. Peleña, CPU Director of Libraries, in her welcome remarks, highlighted the importance of social media literacy.
Emphasizing the use of digital media to promote social justice, the American Spaces Philippines held a Smithsonian Civil Society Certification Workshop in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution at the CPU American Corner, 3rd Floor, Henry Luce III Library on September 25-26, 2018. With the theme “Building Skills with Digital Tools for Social Justice,” the activity aimed to encourage Centralians to use the social media as a platform for advocacies.
For the welcome remarks, Prof. Ma. Cynthia T. Peleña, CPU Director of Libraries, thanked the U.S. Embassy for promoting activities that encourage the youth to use social media for a purpose.
Participants during a group activity.
The workshop included a discussion on photography and videography basics by Homer Patriarca Superio, founder and CEO of Finished Work Studios. Keziah G. Huelar, a fellow of the Study of the United States Institutes for New Media and Journalism, lectured about the importance of social justice and the use of social media to promote such, as well as news, feature, and editorial writing.
At the end of the seminar-workshop, the participants conceptualized and produced advocacy videos that tackle issues about cyber-bullying, mental health, education, and indigenous people’s rights.
Ms. Catherine B. De La Torre inspired the participants of the seminar with her faith and confidence.
With the aim of promoting inclusivity in the community, the Central Philippine University held a Basic Sign Language Workshop at the 4th Floor Conference Room, Henry Luce III Library on August 28, 2018.
The seminar featured Ms. Catherine B. De La Torre, the first hearing-impaired graduate of CPU (2012). She is also the first hearing-impaired from Western Visayas to pass the May 2015 LET examinations. She is currently a scholar of the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where she will be studying for one and a half years.
Participants during the Basic Sign Language Workshop.
De La Torre taught the basics of sign language and encouraged Centralians to develop appreciation for sign language conversations. She also shared her journey in CPU. According to De La Torre, her stay in the university taught her to persevere and to rely on God for strength.
Prof. Marco Brazil demonstrating effective teaching techniques inside the classroom.
With the aim of equipping teachers to bring the best in their students, the Central Philippine University Continuing Education and Consultancy Center in cooperation with the CPU Kindergarten held “From Zero to Hero: The Heart and Science of Early Childhood Education in Asia” – a three day intensive training workshop at the 4th Floor Henry Luce III Library Conference Hall on May 2 to 4, 2018.
The seminar workshop featured Prof. Marco A. Brazil also known as Asia’s King of Games. Prof. Brazil holds a master’s degree in Psychology major in Education. He has been teaching children for over 18 years. His courses and workshops are certified and endorsed by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines.
Participants during the “From Zero to Hero: The Heart and Science of Early Childhood Education in Asia.”
Topics of the seminar workshop included: How do children learn? (The Multiple Intelligence), Multiple Intelligence in the 21st Century Classroom, Fundamentals of Drillings and Workshop, Communicative Games in Teaching Children English (Why use games in the classroom?), The effective Use of Songs, The Active Learning Approach, Interactive Workshop on Active Learning, Phonics and Sight Words: Empowering Children to Read, Interactive Workshop on Reading and Classroom Management and Guidance.
The event was participated by teachers all around Western Visayas.
Dr. Mary O’ T. Penetrante, in her closing remarks, highlighted the importance of conducting talks on economic legislations.
In line with the celebration of CPU’s 15th University Research and Development Week, The Knowledge for Development Center (KDC) in coordination with the University Research Center (URC), Human Resource Development Office (HRDO), and Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center (RCECC) held a seminar entitled “DevTalk on the TRAIN Law” at the KDC Hall, Henry Luce III Library on March 6, 2018.
The objectives of the seminar included discussing the salient changes to the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 and other affected laws, determining implications of these changes to educational institutions and individual taxpayers and promoting awareness in price monitoring.
For the welcome remarks, Engr. Amy C. Castigador, Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement, highlighted the partnership of research and taxation in community development. “Recognizing the role of taxation in Research and Development not only for CPU but for the country as a whole, CPU is hosting this DevTalk. We hope that we could have more DevTalks or events that tackle burning development issues with a view to getting some questions answered and identifying actions that may need to be taken. All these we consider as part of our stewardship of God-given resources.”
Atty. Joenifer S. Joslito, Revenue Officer II talked about the benefits of TRAIN Law.Participants composed of CPU faculty, staff and students eagerly listen to the lecture.
Ms. Judith Degala, Consumer Protection Division Chief, Department of Trade I Region VI talked about consumer protection and price monitoring. She also discussed the effects of the TRAIN Law on the price of basic necessities and the role of DTI in regulating the prices in the market.
On the other hand, Atty. Brianna Kay T. De Los Santos, Attorney II, Legal Division; Atty. Joenifer S. Joslito, Revenue Officer II; and Mr. Cecil Rey F. Panelo, Group Supervisor, Revenue Officer IV from the Bureau of Internal Revenue, discussed the effects of the law among private employees. They also tackled the amendments on the NIRC Code and the benefits to be expected in the long term application of the law.
An open forum was then moderated by Engr. Jeriel G. Militar, Chairperson, Mechanical Engineering Department. The questions addressed to the DTI and BIR focused mainly on the effect of TRAIN law to consumer goods and the benefits of its implementation.
For the closing remarks, Dr. Penetrante thanked the resource speakers for sharing their time and expertise and the participants for contributing to the discussion. The closing prayer was led by Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office of Communications.
Participant listening to Prof. Sharlene G. Gotico.
With the aim of transforming lives and producing exemplary Christian learners for life, the Central Philippine University Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center and the Department of Languages, Mass Communications and Humanities in partnership with the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) held a seminar on “Youth Empowerment through Values Education” at the Conference Room 1, 4th Floor Henry Luce III Library on February 8, 2018.
The seminar is part of the UBCHEA approved project grant, “Values Education Module for Teaching and Conduct of Service Learning Seminars,” of Prof. Sharlene G. Gotico, Chairman, Department of Languages, Mass Communications and Humanities and Prof. Anna Mae Zerrudo, OIC, Office of International Relations and Cooperation.
The participants together with the organizers.
The project aims to produce values education learning modules to help teachers become more effective in their teaching of Values Education and/or Religious Education and contribute to the production of modules for the classroom and the wider community. When completed, the module will be distributed to select elementary schools, high schools, rehabilitation centers, and other organizations that accommodate displaced children, teens, and the like.
On April 12, 2017, UBCHEA has approved institutional grants for three projects proposed by CPU for the academic year 2017-2018. The grant agreement was signed by CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles on April 12, 2017 at the CPU Administration Conference Room.
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