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CPU Office of Communications to launch CPU Mobile Info

By Keziah G. Huelar

RV E. Esgrina and Ren Lurenz B. Madrilejo (both left) hopes that the CPU Mobile Info app will promote the university here and abroad.

After re-launching The Centralian Link, the official publication and media forum of Central Philippine University, the Office of Communications, headed by its Director, Rev. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on has been exploring initiatives to further improve the efficiency of delivering news and information to Centralians here and abroad.

Thus on January 14, 2019 with the guidance of University Webmaster, Mr. Mark Clemens J. Ortaliz, Office of Communications on-the-job trainees RV E. Esgrina and Ren Lurenz B. Madrilejo took on the task of developing the “CPU Mobile Info” Application – a downloadable android mobile app for the public to give them real-time information and announcements of university events, entrance examinations, etc. It is also user-friendly version of the university website.

Esgrina and Madrilejo are both senior students taking up Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the CPU College of Computer Studies. According to Esgrina, the purpose of developing the app was not only to keep up with the technological trends but to make it easier for Centralians to navigate the CPU website through their mobile phone. “The app will give Centralians easier access to information and announcements through their mobile phones which is more convenient. It will also give other people a chance to get to know the services offered by the university in a user-friendly portal.”

Madrilejo shares that the task of developing the app wasn’t easy but with the guidance and support of the Office of Communications they were able to come up with an interface that responsive to the needs of the community-at-large. “At first we doubted if we can really make the app but Sir Mark encouraged us in every step of the making the app.”

The app provides simple mobile navigation for easier access. 

As a tag-team, Esgrina was responsible for the mobile interface while Madrilejo took on the task of developing the content. Madrilejo shares that while developing he learned new things about the university such as its history and other significant events. “The app will really help you get to know CPU.”

CPU Mobile Info provides a simple platform that will help users know more facts about the university, its job openings, school calendar, etc. It also provides a feedback mechanism to provide an on-line assessment of the services and programs offered by CPU.

One salient feature of the app is its easy access to Seeds of Faith, a daily devotional guide for readers. Such feature highlights CPU’s commitment in sharing the Word of God not only to Centralians but to the world-at-large.

According to Rev. Jalando-on, the Office of Communications is set to launch the said app in Google Play Store on April 2019. Meanwhile, you can download the latest beta version of this Android app in https://www.dropbox.com/s/z4355mttlvqvlxb/cpu_app_m_v14.apk?dl=0

Bridging the World through Link

Some Weekly Centralian Link issues.

The Weekly Centralian Link, the official weekly publication of Central Philippine University Office of Communications is described as “a window to the world,” “everyone’s source of information from the campus,” “what every Centralian should read,” and the like. A lot of ideas, passion, hard work, and commitment go into publishing one Centralian Link issue every week.

With the support of the university President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, the Office of Communications raised the mast to sail on a unified writing endeavor. The decision to push one publication per week was inspired by EXCEL (Exemplary Christian Education for Life)—to produce an excellent quality newsletter, to be supported and cherished by the university faculty and staff, CPU alumni, and friends. The struggle to sustain and maintain a timely newsletter was likewise driven by the Central Spirit. Its aim is to provide Centralians a new look at the news and information “from the campus to the world!”

On its second year (and after 50 issues), The Weekly Centralian Link promises to bring out the best of campus news, events, and features. The publication also showcases the developments of the University and other future projects with other institutions and linkages. Apart from the printed edition for distribution in the campus, the publication is also sent to individual subscribers via email, social media, and can be accessed through the official CPU website, www.cpu.edu.ph.

We encourage you to send your stories to us so that it will be a source of inspiration to everyone. We also ask for your help in finding stories and events that feature our alumni or alumni chapters.

We owe the success of The Weekly Centralian Link to the enthusiasm of the CPU stakeholders. We are also grateful to all our readers and supporters. It is our promise to send you The Weekly Centralian Link every Friday.