Last August 14, 2025 (Thursday), the selected members of the CPU Outreach Students Volunteers Society elected key officials for a newly established student organization. The CPU Outreach Students Volunteers Society is an organization intended to promote the spirit of volunteerism, leadership, and community service to the CPU students and the community.

Central Philippine University enters the prestigious World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025, securing a spot among the top universities worldwide in two significant categories:

Central Philippine University (CPU) bagged 13 prestigious citations during the 4th Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Awards held on May 28, 2025, at the Rose Memorial Auditorium, marking another milestone in its commitment to academic excellence, institutional development, and community service.

Volunteers—including Batch 2015 alumni, Dean Dr. Henry Gonzales, and Associate Dean Dr. Diadem Pearl Equiña—pose for a group photo following the day-long on-campus mission. In a heartfelt return to their alma mater, the College of Medicine (ColMed) Batch 2015 alumni of Central Philippine University (CPU) spearheaded Pag-Ulikid, an in-campus medical mission held at the CPU Junior High School Gymnasium on April 26, 2025, in celebration of their 10th anniversary.

Brgy. Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City on March 22, 2025—In an effort to promote informed health choices and responsible family planning, 2nd-year pharmacy students from the College of Pharmacy, Central Philippine University (CPU), under the instruction of Prof. Sarex Dalida Dipol Jr., conducted an outreach program in Barangay Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City.

On March 21, 2025, the Central Philippine University College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences (CARES) – Community Engagement Service Learning (CESL) Outreach Program has successfully hosted an Anti-Rabies Symposium in celebration of the Rabies Awareness Month with the theme “Rabies Free na Pusa’t Aso, Kaligtasan ng Pamilyang Pilipino” at Uswag San Isidro Elementary School Gymnasium in Barangay San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City.

On February 12, 2024, with compassion flowing as freely as the blood donated, students, friends, and relatives came together for this year’s, ‘You’re My Type’ Give Love, Give Blood, held at Alumni Promenade Concert Park.

Last, January 10, 2025 (Friday), the University’s social workers, guidance counselors, and psychologists conducted a community needs assessment of the adopted public elementary and high schools in the Municipality of Badiangan.

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.

Last September 16, 2024, Central Philippine University College of Medical Laboratory Science (CPU – CMLS) launched MedTech Week with a meaningful initiative: a Mobile Blood Donation Drive in partnership with the WVRBC and PRC Iloilo Chapter. Held at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park, the event was organized by the CMLS Provincial Student Council and two student organizations, the Medical Laboratory Science Internship Organization and the Medical Laboratory Science Society.

Central Philippine University (CPU) Psychological Society, along with partner organizations, held their project “Bulig sa Pumuluyo” last July 7, 2024. The said project aimed to deliver donations to Brgy. Ma. Christina residents in Jaro, Iloilo City who were affected by a recent fire incident.

June 23, 2024 — In a remarkable display of community engagement and support, the CPU Republic and its Local Government Units, spearheaded by the Ministry of External Affairs Senator Reizia Chleo B. Anaud and College of Education Representative John Roemm G. Carreon, has achieved the first Tabang Gikan for the victims affected by the fire incident on June 17, 2024, at Brgy. Tanza Bonifacio and Brgy. Rizal Estanzuela, City Proper, Iloilo City.

On June 6, 2024 (Thursday), Central Philippine University’s Community Engagements and Service-Learning Center organized a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Ceremony to establish partnerships with the next set of adopted schools and barangays. This event aimed to solidify the university’s commitment to fostering collaborative relationships with local communities and educational institutions.

In response to the pressing issue of substance abuse among the youth in Barangay Iwa Macatol, Pototan, Iloilo, a proactive initiative has been undertaken by 3rd-year Social Work students of Central Philippine University, in collaboration with the Junior Social Work Association of the Philippines – CPU together with Prof. Sarex Dalida Dipol, Jr., Acting Director of Community Engagement and Service Learning Center (CESLC-CPU); and Dr. Laureen M. Manalo.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Central Philippine University (CPU) and the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held in the Admin Conference Room at CPU.

In a significant stride towards enhancing education and community development, Central Philippine University (CPU) and Lo-ong National High School (LNHS) inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during the outreach program organized by the CPU College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) at LNHS in Concepcion, Iloilo. The MOA signing ceremony took place on March 8, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the collaboration between the two educational institutions.

As cyberbullying continues to present challenges in today’s interconnected world, a dedicated Centralian law practitioner organized a legal aid clinic at Ateneo de Iloilo on January 25, 2024, aimed to provide essential insights and support to Anti-Bullying Law, particularly concerning cyberbullying incidents.

In a recent collaboration, the CPU College of Arts and Sciences- Social Work Department met with the Community Engagement Service Learning Center (CESL) to outline and address the content and requirements for upcoming outreach initiatives. This meeting took place at the Ati ANM Center, Zone 3, Barangay Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City, last year.

On July 12, 2023, Central Philippine University and Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding – with the goal of uplifting Filipino communities and carrying the mission through various programs.

The Indigenous Peoples experience various societal issues, such as destitution, discrimination, illiteracy, and exploitation among others, especially in women. Majority has no access to various economic opportunities; their meager income cannot sustain their everyday expenses, which lead them to indulge in mendicancy, vagrancy and even human trafficking.