Central Philippine University (CPU) is featured in the April to June 2025 issue of the Western Visayas Bulletin, the official publication of the Regional Development Council (RDC) VI. RDC, or the Regional Development Council, is the highest policy-making body of the region, composed of government agencies and private sector representatives.

On July 8, 2025, the Community Engagement and Service-Learning Center held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the CPU Arukahik Tailoring Shop and Training Center, also known as the University Tailoring Shop and Training Center where the personnel are trained by former 4Ps beneficiaries from the Asosasyon ng Pantawid Pamilyang Mananahi (APPM).

On June 23, 2025, selected faculty members from the College of Engineering donated a corn sheller machine to selected corn farmers in Brgy. Badiangan, Ajuy. Iloilo. This machine is a thesis output by students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering from previous years. It is intended to separate the corn kernels from the cob.

On July 8 – 9, 2025, Central Philippine University (CPU), through its flagship outreach initiative – Project ETC (Education, Technology and Community) – successfully delivered and turned over one month’s worth of feeding supplies to its adopted schools in Iloilo Province.

PASSI CITY, June 7, 2025 – In the quiet corners of the world—where paved roads fade into dirt paths and signal bars vanish—children are growing up without the simple joy of a bedtime story or the luxury of a textbook. In response to this pressing need, the College of Pharmacy Student Council of Central Philippine University launched a literacy outreach program with one clear goal: to place books in the hands of children who need them most.

Project SIGLA: Suporta sa Isip, Gawa, at Lapis ng mga Anak, a community outreach initiative led by the Engineering Student Council – College of Engineering, was conducted on May 29–30, 2025, in the humble community of Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo.

Last May 17, 2025, students from the College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS) of Central Philippine University stepped out of the classroom and into the community with a mission: to fight parasitism and promote hygiene and nutrition among children.

Central Philippine University (CPU), in collaboration with the Iloilo City Government and the City Agriculturist Office, proudly held the 3rd Merkado Lokal @ Central on May 29–30, 2025, at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park. This year’s vibrant celebration carried the theme “Sustaining Tomorrow: Innovation and Ingenuity for Farmers and Fisherfolk” and welcomed more than 32 local exhibitors eager to showcase their farm produce, marine goods, and other proudly local products.

On March 7, 2025, the College of Computer Studies Provincial Council took a meaningful step beyond the walls of Central Philippine University—bringing smiles, support, and a sense of hope to the students of Iloilo River Plains Integrated School.

In 2015, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), specifically the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), and Central Philippine University organized the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), also known as Pantawid Pamilya. One of the government’s poverty reduction-related programs provides conditional cash transfers to poor households to foster their health, nutrition, and education.

Last March 15, 2025, selected women members of the Asosasyon ng Pantawid Pamilyang Mananahi (APPM) received alternative livelihood training from Dr. Myrna T. Luceño, a faculty member and outreach coordinator of the College of Hospitality Management. They were taught how to prepare and make nutritious vegetable dishes, puto cheese, and chili sauce.

On the 29th day of March 2025, the Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students of Central Philippine University (CPU) took part in a meaningful community engagement initiative at Brgy. Bito-on New Site Gym, with the theme “Connect, Care, Celebrate: Uniting our Communities, Nurturing Young Hearts, and Cherishing Milestones,” which fostered learning, fun, and service to the community, especially for the youth.

On March 21, 2025, a transformative outreach event titled “Empowering Young Children Through Reading and Learning Essentials” occurred at Uswag Elementary School in San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City. This event was initiated by the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students of Central Philippine University (CPU), aiming to promote literacy and provide essential learning tools for the young learners in the community.

On December 11-12, 2024, the CPU Project ETC, in partnership with local schools, successfully conducted a distribution of monthly food supplies, uniforms, bags, and supplies to students at Tapikan Elementary School (ES) in Brgy. Tapikan, San Joaquin, Iloilo and Zaragosa (ES) in Brgy. Zaragosa, Balasan, Iloilo.

Last December 19, 2024 (Thursday), the Alberto Sorongon Memorial National High School and Iwa-Macatol Elementary School received table, cabinet, and cubicle donations from the University. The same activity happened this year to the public schools of Dingle, namely Nazuni Elementary School and Nazuni Summit National High School, where they also received school furniture.

The year 2024 officially launched the University’s first outreach week, where various activities were conducted from December 2 to 6 by different units, colleges, and organizations, with most recipients coming from the adopted communities of CPU. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to organize and participate in various extension works and community engagement activities for that week.

On December 6, 2024, the Central Philippine University – Guidance Services Center (CPU GSC) celebrated its annual SEAL Outreach Program anchored on its theme, “Spread Love on Christmas Day.” The celebration took place at the Judith Lazarraga Tiongco Memorial School in Tabuc Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City, catering to a total of 100 beneficiaries composed of students and teachers.

Last November 29, 2024, the Department of Languages, Mass Communication, and Humanities, through the CPU Communication Circle, in partnership with the Guidance Services Center, Alpha Phi Omega Zeta Omicron Chapter, and the CPU Psychological Society, held a half-day outreach program at Culasi National High School, Ajuy, Iloilo.

In partnership with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Iloilo, the Central Philippine University’s Junior Social Workers Association of the Philippines (JSWAP-CPU) recently concluded a meaningful book donation drive under the program titled “You Are Only One Book Away From a Good Mood.” This initiative, part of PSWDO’s Program for the Resilience of Iloilo in Mind and Emotion (PRIME), ran from October 2 to October 30, 2024.

In collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office VI, Central Philippine University College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences (CPU -CARES), successfully hosted the 10th Organic Production Technology Training Cum Agri Fair and Exhibits from November 18 to 22, 2024, at the Lenwood Edge Building (LEB).