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CPU, IMH, CCINAA hold Dedication Service for CPU College of Nursing Virtual Simulation Laboratory and Learning Resource Center

By Keziah G. Huelar

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, College of Nursing Dean, Atty. Salex A. Alibogha together with previous College of Nursing Deans Dr. Betty T. Polido and Prof. Lily Lynn V. Somo, Mrs. Seisa and her husband, Mr. Narciso “Loy” Seisa.

A thanksgiving to the Lord – Central Philippine University, Iloilo Mission Hospital and the Central Philippine University, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital and Iloilo Mission Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association held a dedication service for the CPU College of Nursing Virtual Simulation Laboratory and Learning Resource Center at the 2nd Floor, Loreto D. Tupaz Building on February 12, 2019.

The invocation was led by Prof. Rona Idmene, faculty, College of Nursing.

For the opening remarks, CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles thanked everyone who supported the university’s vision of promoting excellence and competitiveness in nursing education through the said laboratory. “I thank you all for coming to share this important event with us, especially our alumni from different parts of the world. It shows how continuously you have supported the mission of this university.” Dr. Robles also underscored the university administration’s commitment in pursuing developments and linkages in order to make CPU’s academic programs globally competitive.

College of Nursing Dean, Atty. Salex A. Alibogha thanked the CPU nursing alumni around the globe for their continuous support to the endeavors of the college.

In his message, Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, Dean College of Nursing, talked about the college’s dream of having its own nursing virtual simulation laboratory and how it would impact Centralian nursing graduates to be more competitive and efficient professionals. “The idea of having the virtual simulation laboratory was conceived last February 201. Through the efforts of Ma’am Seisa and our alumni in the rest of the world we have started our virtual laboratory campaign fund.”

After which, Mrs. Ann Catedrilla Seisa, BSN Class 1977 and one of the major donors of virtual simulation laboratory fund, delivered the inspirational message. Mrs. Seisa highlighted the nursing alumni’s continuous love and support to the college. “It is the commitment of this university to be the best and I think, as an alumna, we are all going to be supportive [of the many endeavors of CPU]. I am very proud to say that because of the generosity of the alumni, CPU is the first in the region to acquire the high end, state of the art Apollo manikin which our students can practice various medical scenarios in all systems of the body.”

According to Mrs. Seisa, the goal of having the virtual simulation laboratory is to produce excellent and competitive nursing graduates that will proudly carry the CPU College of Nursing banner throughout the globe. “[Through this laboratory] our graduates will have the competency with technological innovations that will give them an edge to be able to successfully work here and abroad.”

Mrs. Ann Catedrilla Seisa, BSN Class 1977 turnovers two checks amounting to $10,500 to CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and College of Nursing Dean, Atty. Salex A. Alibogha.

Mrs. Ann Catedrilla Seisa also pledged an amount during her speech as part of the seed money for the 2nd phase of the virtual laboratory. Later during the demonstration of what the virtual laboratory can do, Mrs. Seisa turned over two checks amounting to $10,500.00 to Dr. Robles and Atty. Alibogha.

Mrs. Seisa’s message was then followed by the Words of Thanksgiving by Rev. Roger T. Quimpo, Pastor for Outreach. Rev. Quimpo’s message focused on kindness and how it glorifies Jesus. “If we perform acts of kindness in the name of kindness or in our name, we receive the glory but when we perform acts of kindness in Jesus’ name, He gets the glory and we receive the reward. So kindness does pay off but we are kind because we want to honor and glorify Jesus.”

After which the Candle Lighting and Litany of Dedication took place followed by the Ceremonial Cutting of Ribbon led by Dr. Robles, Mrs. Seisa and Atty. Alibogha.

The Prayer of Dedication and Benediction was then given by Rev. Quimpo.

CPU Transnational Program gears for more academic partnerships

CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles with Transnational Program Office Director Dr. Rowena Libo-on and Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Florence P. Bogacia.

Dr. Rowena Libo-on, Director for Office of Transnational Programs, in an interview stated that one of the reasons for the existence of the university transnational programs is “to initiate and strengthen national and international linkages with individuals and institutions for mutual development here and abroad” as provided in the Administrative Manual.

The initial discussion and the preparation of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Thai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Administration (TUEBA) was spearheaded by the President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, and ably assisted by Atty. Aila Endonila, Legal Counsel; Dr. Rowena Liboon; Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, Vice President for Finance and Administration; and Dr. Jessica Chin, then Director of the International Programs.

The program started with the undergraduate course offering in Master in Business Administration and Master in Public Administration. As the number of students grew, the CPU Board of Trustees through Resolution No. 11, dated December 7, 2013, approved the creation of the Department of Vietnam Programs under the College of Business and Accountancy.

Dr. Liboon with the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Myanmar Institute of Theology.

The strategic plan also included plans to increase enrolment, such as offering distance education program and increasing the number of programs abroad. The Department of Vietnam Programs was changed to Office of Transnational Programs and was approved by the CPU Board of Trustees during a Regular Meeting in its Resolution No. 6 on November 11, 2015.

The new name gave way to more opportunities for academic programs and linkages with foreign universities and institutions. As of now the Office of Transnational Programs is preparing for its academic programs with the Myanmar Institute of Theology, College of Liberal Arts for its joint programs in Master in Business Administration. Another project for Transnational Programs this year is the offering of degree programs online.

The advantage with CPU Transnational Programs according to Dr. Libo-on is that “our partner,” Thai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Administration (TUEBA) has its own International Cooperation Center for Training and Study Abroad (ICCTS).  The Center has support staff for each of the program with CPU.

Dr. Robles (5th from Right and Atty Von Lovel Bedona (fourth from Right) with CPU VIP+s are in the front row with Graduates of TNU-TUEBA in Vietnam.

On the other hand, CPU’s best practices on the Transnational Programs with Thai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Administration (TUEBA) include choosing highly qualified faculty, faculty orientation prior to the teaching assignment, full compensation for the local teaching load while teaching CPU programs in TUEBA, mutual support for students in TUEBA—including CPU faculty participation in thesis evaluation and defense.

Only those with master’s degrees can teach in the undergraduate programs while only those with doctoral degrees can teach in the graduate programs. In their Vision, it is stated that “the Office for Transnational Programs endeavor to achieve national and international recognition as a top institution of higher learning in the Philippines and in Asia.” 

CPU College of Nursing and PRC hold Oath-Taking Rites of New Centralian Nurses

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles accepts the Certificate of of Recognition for being the 6th Top Performing School in the November 2017 Nursing Licensure Examination.  from Hon. Cora A. Añonuevo, Member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing.

The Professional Regulation Commission Board of Nursing, Professional Regulation Commission Region VI in collaboration with the Central Philippine University College of Nursing held the Oath-Taking Rites of New Nurses at the University Church on January 30, 2018.

For the welcome remarks, CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles congratulated the new nurses for passing the November 2017 Nursing Licensure Examination. He also commended the CPU College of Nursing for their exemplary performance on the said examination, “This is but the beginning of your professional career as nurses. Your hard work and the love and support of your parents have helped you reach this moment. I thank your college because they have helped you become prepared for what you will be facing in your new journey.”

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, Acting Dean, CPU College of Nursing, CPU College of Nursing Faculty and Staff, Ms. Joy S. Jalbuena, MPA, Senior Professional Regulations Officer of the Professional Regulation Commission Regional Office VI and Hon. Cora A. Añonuevo, Guest Speaker and Member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing together with the Centralian nurses.

Ms. Joy S. Jalbuena, Senior Professional Regulations Officer of the Professional Regulation Commission, Regional Office VI, introduced guest speaker Hon. Cora A. Añonuevo, Member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing.

In her inspirational message, Hon. Añonuevo congratulated the new Centralian nurses and talked about the importance of the nursing profession, “As we welcome 56 new Centralian nurses today, I congratulate you—because, now, your names are in the roster of Philippine nursing professionals. Our profession is the backbone of Philippine health care, your education and training in your college will help you in the challenges of discharging your duties.”

She also encouraged the new nurses to take confidence in themselves, “What does it mean when one takes an oath? It means that you will now be looking for a job. Here, branding is important. It is important to brand yourselves as confident nurses. Confidence is the most important tool in your toolbox. Be aware of your strengths. Filipino nurses are the best for Filipinos, the choice of the world.”

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles  congratulated the new Centralian nurses and their parents.
For the Glory of God and the pride of Central -CPU nurses officially take their oath at the University Church.

After the message, Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, Acting Dean, College of Nursing, presented the 56 new Centralian nurses for the official oath-taking. Leading the oath-taking is Hon. Añonuevo.

She then presented Dr. Robles and Atty. Salex a Certificate of Recognition to CPU as the 6th Top Performing School in the November 2017 Nursing Licensure Examination. It was then followed by the reading of the Code of Ethics by Alexis Michaela R. Tomon and the Florence Nightingale Pledge was led by Marinel Jane L. Palermo.

Joshua S. Giguera gave the response on behalf of the batch. In his speech, Giguera thanked CPU and their families for honing them and encouraging them to finish the challenging task of their aspirations to be nurses. He highlighted that it was his faith in God that made him persevere. He encourages his fellow batch mates to pursue God and to pray when difficult times meet them in their journey, “It wasn’t just about passing the board. It was about challenging yourself to do beyond what you can do. In those difficult times, my prayers to God made me persevere. I knew he was listening. I knew I could leave my fears and doubts behind. I encourage my fellow colleagues to pursue God and to value the strength of family ties in order for us to succeed in our chosen profession.”

Carolyn L. Yoro, President of the Philippine Nurses Association, Region VI, then led the PNA oath.