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.

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 May 3, 2024, the Third Year Social Work Students of Central Philippine University, together with Prof. Sarex Dalida Dipol, Jr., Acting Director of Community Engagement and Service Learning Center (CESLC-CPU), Dr. Regina E. Samillano, Science Education Coordinator of the College of Education, and Dr. Lenny Rose P. Mucho, conducted an outreach activity in Sitio Nalo-uyan in Brgy. Sapao, Dumangas, Iloilo.

The Central Philippine University (CPU) Department of Languages, Mass Communication, and Humanities recently conducted an empowering outreach program for Senior High School students in Dingle, culminating in the turnover of outdoor concrete study tables and chairs alongside a lecture on the prevention and risks of teenage pregnancy. The event took place on Friday, April 19, and left a lasting impact on the students and community.

Under the sterling leadership of the acting chair of CPU Outreach Programs, Prof. Sarex Dalida Pidol, Jr., the Department of Languages, Mass Communication, and Humanities (DLMCH) carried out a substantial turn-over of outdoor concrete study tables and chairs, books, five Acer computer monitors, clothes, and other remarkable items on April 19, 2024, in Dingle, Iloilo.

In a heartwarming display of community support and collaboration, various organizations and stakeholders came together on April 20, 2024, in Barangay San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City, to launch the project titled “Empowering Communities: Building Sustainable Partnerships for Mental Health, Education, Hygiene, and Feeding Activity.”

Last March 16, the Third Year Social Work Students of Central Philippine University together with Prof. Sarex Dalida Dipol, Jr., Acting Director of Community Engagement and Service Learning Center (CESLC-CPU) ; and Dr. Regina E. Samillano, Science Education Coordinator of College of Education, conducted an outreach activity in the New Site Gymnasium located in Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City. The activity aimed to teach the importance of proper hygiene and sanitation practic