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CPUAAI holds testimonial banquet in honor of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones

By Keziah G. Huelar

Atty. Rex Muzones presents the medallion of Order of National Artist to Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Chairman, CPU Board of Trustees, Atty. Zacarias D. Bedona, Dean, CPU College of Law and Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Vice President for Student Affairs. The Muzones family has decided to donate the National Artist medallion and some of the original works of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones to Central Philippine University.

Recognizing the contributions of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones not only to Philippine literature but also to the prestige of the University, the Central Philippine University Alumni Association Inc. held a testimonial banquet in his honor at Conference Room 2, 4th Floor, Henry Luce III Library, on February 26, 2019.

The opening prayer was led by Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, Director, CPU Office of Communications.

On behalf of Engr. Isagani J. Jalbuena, President, CPUAAI, Atty. Joshua C. Alim, Councilor, City of Iloilo, gave the welcome remarks. In his message, Atty. Alim highlighted Atty. Muzones as a public servant and an advocate of Ilonggo culture: “Atty. Muzones was a public servant, he was councilor of Iloilo City from 1963 to 1971. That’s why after he died on August 17, 1992, the City Government in 2002 issued Ordinance No. 00-121 in September of 2000 to recognize him as one of the outstanding Ilonggos.”

Atty. Rex Muzones shares his recollections of his father, Atty. Ramon Muzones, National Artist for Literature.

Sharing her insights on why Atty. Muzones was given the distinction of the Order of National Artist for Literature, Dr. Cecilia Locsin-Nava talked about the life, love, and works of Atty. Muzones and his deep appreciation for the Hiligaynon language: “Iloilo waited for 20 years before it could get one of its own [National Artist], and this was Ramon Muzones in 2018.”

After which, Atty. Rex Muzones, son of Atty. Muzones and an alumnus of the CPU Elementary School, talked about his recollections of his father. Atty. Rex remembered his father as a man humor, zest, and passion.

As a writer, legal practitioner, and advocate of Hiligaynon, Atty. Muzones was a man of great depth and appreciation, especially of his own native tongue: “My father and I were brothers. There are many stories to tell about him. [He] has come a long way and the award should rest with CPU where he earned his law degree.”

Atty. Rex Muzones and his wife, Gloria Muzones together with CPU officials.

CPU awarded a posthumous citation to Atty. Ramon L. Muzones. It was presented by Atty. Joshua C. Alim; Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona, Chairman, CPU Board of Trustees; Atty. Zacarias D. Bedona, Dean, CPU College of Law; and Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, CPU Vice President for Academic Affairs.

In response, Atty. Rex Muzones thanked the CPU Administration and the CPUAAI for honoring and preserving the legacy of his father. The Muzones family has decided to donate the National Artist medallion and some of the original works of Atty. Ramon L. Muzones to Central Philippine University.

Engr. Vitini Edhard Idemne then led the singing of the Alma Mater Song. It was followed by the closing prayer led by Engr. Rey Balogo, Trustee, CPUAAI.

CPU COE Batch 1992 reunites after 25 years

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles thanked the batch for their continuous love and support to the university.

Celebrating the Centralian spirit of camaraderie—The Central Philippine University College of Engineering Batch 1992 held their Silver Jubilee reunion at the CPU Alumni Promenade Concert Park on December 29, 2017.

For the welcome remarks, CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, thanked the alumni for their consistent love for and support to the university and for coming back to rekindle their Centralian spirit, “I’m glad that you came back to CPU to see what the university is like now. It will be an interesting year ahead of us. We believe that with everybody working together, we can meet challenges with flying colors.”

Guest Speaker and former CPU President Agustin A. Pulido encouraged the alumni anchor theirselves in the spirit of excellence Central has taught them and most importantly in the Word of God.

Former university President and guest speaker, Dr. Agustin A. Pulido, talked about CPU’s commitment in producing exemplary Christian learners, “The real inspiration is the lives you have lived since 1992. I have not heard the stories of where you have been in the last quarter of a century but I believe that you have done well. CPU is now 112 years old and in all that time, the university has stayed true to its mission of teaching its students about the world that is around us and the Word of Lord that is in the Bible—this is summed in our motto Scientia et Fides.”

Although he was not present, 1992 College of Engineering Dean, Walden S. Rio also gave his greetings to the alumni through a video. In his message, Dean Rio asked them, “Was your education at CPU adequate enough to cover your happiness, strong family ties, friendship, work, and faith and God?” He went on to say that adequate did not have to mean wealth, fame or popularity, “If your answer is yes to the former question, your former teachers and I are grateful to God because we have done our job.” Dean Rio then urged the alumni to remember the lessons they have learned from CPU and to pursue excellence wherever they may be.

CPU College of Engineering Batch 1992 together with CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, Guest Speaker and former university President Dr. Agustin A. Pulido, Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, College of Engineering Dean, Engr. Dany C. Molina, 1992 University Vice President for Operations Engr. Aurora Alerta Lim, CPUAAI 2016-2017 President, Mr. Daniel P. Dorillo and present CPUAAI President Isagani G. Jalbuena.
Batch 1992 gives their tokens of appreciation to CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, Guest Speaker and former university President Dr. Agustin A. Pulido, Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, College of Engineering Dean, Engr. Dany C. Molina, 1992 University Vice President for Operations Engr. Aurora Alerta Lim, CPUAAI 2016-2017 President, Mr. Daniel P. Dorillo.

College of Engineering Dean, Engr. Dany C. Molina, talked about the innovations and achievements of the College of Engineering especially on output-based education, technology, and learning management systems. Engr. Molina thanked the alumni for attending the reunion and hoped that they would continue to revisit CPU in the future.

Also present during the event was 1992 University Vice President for Operations Engr. Aurora Alerta Lim. Engr. Lim thanked the alumni for their active participation in university programs.

The batch then unveiled its Silver Jubilee project which is the rehabilitation of the EN 200 comfort room. The batch raised funds to remove and reinstall toilet fixtures and accessories, floor and wall tiles, ceiling and lighting fixtures, and toilet doors, jambs, and door knob sets.