CPU - Library and Information Science Student Organization

🔖📕Happening now at HLL Ground Floor -Join us as we celebrate love, arts, and meaningful connections within our library community! 💕

A day of books, art, and shared moments because the best stories are the ones we experience together!

Join us this Valentine’s Day at our Hearts and Books Booth filled with heartfelt notes, tying forever-bracelets, and reading heart-touching stories!
Whether you’re celebrating love 💕, friendship🤝, or self-love🌹, something is waiting just for you!

📍 Venue: HLL - Ground Floor Lobby
📅 Date: February 13, 2026
⌛️ Time: 9:00 - 5:00 pm

Stop by, feel the kilig, and make memories with us. We can’t wait to see your lovely faces! Let’s make this Valentine’s Day extra memorable together. 💕

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | "𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗦 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗨𝗡𝗢 𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚-𝗔𝗦𝗔": 𝗖𝗣𝗨-𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗣𝗨-𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

In the final weeks of November, the halls of Central Philippine University were uncharacteristically quiet. There was the silence of suspended classes and the uneasy tension of recent security scares. For the Library and Information Science Student Organization (LISSO), their grand vision for National Book Week seemed destined to remain unwritten.

But as the saying goes, a good story has a plot twist.

On December 2, 2025, the Rose Memorial Auditorium finally swung its doors open. The theme, “Tulay ang Pagbasa sa Bukas na Puno ng Pag-asa,” was no longer just a slogan, it was a testament to the resilience of the CPU community. It was not just a celebration; it was a joyful bridge to a better future.

BLIS students, usually seen behind library desks or buried in archives, stepped into the spotlight. They put on the costumes of beloved literary icons, bringing a crossover of characters to the stage that blurred the lines between fantasy and reality. With creative minds, the atmosphere was electric as the worlds of university life and childhood imagination collided. The real stars, however, were the CPU Elementary School students. Watching a child portray a fictional character isn't just a performance; it’s a glimpse into their potential and talents. As they interacted with the older BLIS students, the auditorium felt less like a theater and more like a living library, one where the characters teach the readers just as much as the readers learn from the characters.

The celebration was anchored by the university’s own guardians of knowledge. Dr. Merle L. Junsay (VPAA), Assoc. Prof. Ma. Cynthia Peleña (Director of Libraries), and Prof. Janet P. Jaco (CPU-ES Principal) didn't just give speeches, they offered blueprints for the future. Reminding the audience that in a digital age filled with fabricated information, the ability to read deeply and critically is a superpower.

Their message was clear, literacy isn't just about decoding words on a page. It’s about building the courage and wisdom necessary to navigate a complicated world.

From the collaborative spirit of the Henry Luce III Library’s American Corner to the tireless LISSO officers and the cheering parents, the event proved that while a person can read alone, a community grows together and that it takes a village to raise a reader.

The partnership between LISSO and the CPU Elementary School has created a bond that extends beyond a single day in December. It has reinforced a lifelong commitment to learning, proving that no matter how many bomb scares or suspensions life throws our way, the bridge to a hopeful tomorrow is paved with books.

As the program closed with a community song, the voices of the young and the old echoed together. The partnership between LISSO and the CPU Elementary School has become more than a collaboration; it is a lifelong pact to keep the fire of literacy burning.

The delay didn't dim the celebration, it acted as a spotlight, showing us that when we hold onto books, we are holding onto each other. The bridge is built. The path is clear. And for these students, the future is indeed full of hope.

| Via Zvia Irene Catolin
| Image from CPU-LISSO via Nadine Marie Bernadas

📖🤝 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚 📖🤝

Last December 2, 2025, the CPU Elementary Department came alive with the magic of books! 📕✨

The celebration of National Book Week reminds everyone of the importance of reading because, through books, seeds of hope and imagination will grow for the next generation.
Our elementary students, BLIS students, and faculty transformed into their favorite book characters for a magical day!

“Reading is a bridge — connecting imagination, courage, and hope.”

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
🤩 Book Character Impersonation
🎤 Stage Play with Book Characters
🎨 DIY Coloring Bookmarks
🧵 Bracelet Making

We thank those who supported us to make this celebration possible. Especially to our LISSO Advisor and Elementary librarian, Prof. Rhea Joy T. Fernandez, Ma’am Mariana T. Erdao, circulation librarian, and LISSO Officers as head organizers at the event.

May the reading be fulfilled in our generation and in the next so that it can build as a hope for all!

𝙱𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚜, 𝙲𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚊, 𝙿𝚘𝚜𝚎! 📸

💫📖 Poised with elegance, leading with finesse— the embodiments of grace and purpose 𝑳𝑰𝑺𝑺𝑶 2025 - 2026 🦉💼

Officers of the 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 embody the essence of curating ideas, integrity, and the beauty of intellect. Small yet steadfast, our organization thrives through the collective voice of its questers.

We, the officers, in every endeavor, open doors to knowledge, light paths of curiosity, and build a future where information connects🤝, empowers✊, and inspires❤️‍🔥.

Introducing this Years LISSO OFFICERS 2025 - 2026 📚:

President: NADINE MARIE BERNADAS
Vice President: AMMON CARL PABLERO
Secretary: BEA JOY ACALLAR
Treasurer: MARIELA PANGANIBAN
Auditor: ANGEL MAE MORALISTA
Business Manager: JOVIELYN CASTETE
P.I.O: CYMON XERXIS ZAMBALE
Outreach Officers: JIZEL MARI HUSADA
Assistant Outreach Officer: RIZA MAE GEROMIANO
1st Year Rep: SOPHIA MARIELLE BUERGO
2nd Year Rep: JEMUEL ANDREW JOHN GAJE
3rd Year Rep: LEMUEL CORDERO
4th Year Rep: CHENIE MAE CABAYA

Media Team:
ANGELINE MAE DEMAFILES
MAYBELLE RONCO

Advisers:
Prof. RHEA JOY FERNANDEZ
Prof. MARIANA ERDAO

Credit:
Layout/Editor: Cymon Zambale
Photographer: Cymon Zambale and Jizel Husada
Caption: Nadine Bernadas

As you step into a new chapter of your professional life, may this success open doors to greater opportunities. Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have finally paid off. 👩‍🎓📖💙

Congratulations to our BLIS 2025 graduates!

Reynelen Hope G. Alenzuela, RL
Rea Mae M. Mahinay, RL
Gecille T. Molas, RL

Congratulations also to our new Centralian librarians!

Madelyn M. Castete, RL
Sophia B. Diasanta, RL, MLIS
May Jean G. Gimoto, RL
Laarni S. Inguito, RL, MLIS
Michael G. Paglinawan, RL, MLIS

Always remember that your LIS family continues to support and celebrate with you! ⭐️

Central Philippine University congratulates its Librarians for garnering a 100% 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 2025 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

This remarkable accomplishment reflects the dedication of our students, the guidance of our faculty, and the excellence of Centralian education.

To God be the highest glory!

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 𝗔𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀.📖📝

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲—𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭.🔖

🦉ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝕛𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕪𝕤 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖—𝕝𝕖𝕥’𝕤 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥!🤝

On August 20, 2025, our BLIS group gathered for an exciting orientation and a delightful acquaintance party.

Bachelor of Library and Information Science freshmen were greeted by our committed BLIS Coordinator, Prof. Rhea Joy Fernandez, as well as inspiring words from our LIS Faculty and Sir Christian Mosqueda, who delivered a spiritual message to the students.

We, the BLIS students, express our heartfelt gratitude to our CCS Dean, Ma’am Ma. Christina Quijano, Ma’am Marjee Rose Parreño, BSCS & BSDMIA, and Ma’am Rose Leah Joy Ojacastro, BSIT, for showing support for the BLIS program.

We would also want to thank CCS Governor Jesse Auman and BM Basil Amso for their support of LISSO Officers for the A.Y. 2025 - 2026.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯—𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴, 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.🌟📖

Pictures: Angeline Mae Demafiles
Caption: Nadine Marie Bernadas

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 at Central Philippine University is now warmly welcoming enrollees for the 1𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘼.𝙔. 2025-2026.
Please follow the pre-enlistment procedures: https://cpu.edu.ph/enrolment/
Pre-Registration: https://registration.cpu.edu.ph/

For more information, contact us:
College of Computer Studies
Tel. # 329-1971 local 1094
CCS Official Email: [email protected]
BLIS Official Email: [email protected]

page: https://www.facebook.com/cpuccs
CCS Website: https://www.ccs.cpu.edu.ph/
BLIS Org page: https://www.facebook.com/CPULISSO?mibextid=ZbWKwL
MLIS page: https://www.facebook.com/CPU-Master-in-Library-and-Information-Science-102660002408145

𝑩𝒆 𝒂 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏! 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂 𝑬𝒕 𝑭𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔!🦉📖

📚 𝐻𝑎𝑡𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓 𝑡𝑜 𝑂𝑢𝑟 4𝑡ℎ 𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝐵𝐿𝐼𝑆 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠! 🎓

From cataloging dreams to organizing futures, you've turned pages of your dedication, resilience, and passion into a chapter of triumph 🥇

The library doors may close behind you, but the world is ready for the knowledge you carry.

✨ Congratulations, our dear Manangs🎓💐!