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.

The Community Engagement and Service-Learning Center (CESLC) of Central Philippine University (CPU), through its flagship initiative—the CPU Project ETC Outreach Program—successfully conducted a three-day orientation seminar from July 24 to 26, 2025. Founded by Dr. Anecita C. Seisa, an esteemed alumna of the CPU College of Nursing, the program aims to uplift public elementary schools by promoting education, technology integration, and community involvement.

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.

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.

On March 14, 2025, second-year BS Pharmacy students from Central Philippine University conducted an outreach program titled “For Your InPHARmation: Promoting Safe and Proper Medication Use for a Healthier Community” at Alberto Sorongon Sr. Memorial National High School in Brgy. Iwa-Macatol, Pototan, Iloilo.

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.

Ajuy, Iloilo – March 11, 2025 – Teenage pregnancy and skipping classes remain two of the biggest challenges affecting students’ futures. Determined to make a difference, Central Philippine University (CPU) students from the CESci-3 class—comprising members from the College of Pharmacy and two students from the College of Arts and Sciences—stepped up to guide high schoolers toward healthier, smarter decisions.

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, 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 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.

The Gender-Responsive Rug-Making Training and Seminar: A Livelihood Initiative for Community Development held in Barangay Culasi, Ajuy was the proponent of Prof. Cherrylyn M. Macairan, Acting Chairman and Outreach Coordinator of Department of Life Science. The said seminar and training last March 7, 2025, involved the wives of farmers and fishermen of Barangay Culasi, Ajuy. A brief program was carried out as Prof. Kerwin Luntao, CAS Outreach Coordinator, commenced with the Op

BECED Gems, a newly recognized student organization of the Early Childhood Program of the College of Education, facilitated a two-phase parent education to identified participants of Uswag San Isidro Elementary School in Jaro, Iloilo City. The first phase was conducted on November 22, 2024.

In the spirit of generosity and community service, the College of Computer Studies (CCS) Provincial Council of Central Philippine University (CPU) successfully conducted Project PAG-AMLIG: Enriching Lives Through Giving on December 21, 2024.

The MathSciFil Dynasty, led by Mayor Kynt Nathaniel Tambuson and supported by the College of Education at Central Philippine University (CPU), organized an engaging outreach event at USWAG San Isidro Elementary School. This initiative, called the MSF Olympics, aimed to transform education through gamified learning, engaging Grade 4 students in interactive activities covering Mathematics, Science, and Filipino subjects.

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 College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Chemistry, through the Association of Chemistry Students of CPU (ACS-CPU), conducted the “CHEMpowering Hands: A Dishwashing Liquid-Making Training” in Brgy. Tabuc Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City on December 6, 2024.

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 4, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business and Accountancy organized a rug-making seminar in Brgy. Badiang, New Lucena, Iloilo. The materials for rug-making were secondhand clothing made of cotton. Aside from CAS and CBA, various units, colleges, and departments participated in the clothes donation drive for faculty, staff, and students.