CMU has a new PRESIDENT!

Dr. Maria Luisa Rupac Soliven of Laur, Nueva Ecija yesterday was elected (on Dec 15) by the CMU Board of Regents as the 8th President of the university. She also holds the distinction of being the First Lady President. Currently she is the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Previously, she was then Dean of the College of Agriculture and was also the First Lady Dean of the College of Agriculture.

The CMU community prayed for God's anointed. Congratulations Ma'am Malou. We are behind you. Continue to have a servant's heart. We pray that God keeps you safe from all harm and evil. May He give you wisdom, more than what He gave Solomon. May God be your closest advisor. Cheers!

CMU Victory!

On Sept 24, 2010, a week had passed since Central Mindanao University celebrated the highlights of its centennial, the Supreme Court of the Philippines released their decision - a victory for the university that labored and prayed to preserve its lands.

"GMA proclamation on Mindanao U land nullified
By Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 09/27/2010 1:26 PM | Updated as of 09/27/2010 1:26 PM

MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court en banc has ruled as unconstitutional Presidential Proclamation 310 of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, which appropriated land of Central Mindanao University (CMU) for distribution to indigenous peoples and cultural communities in Bukidnon.

In a 10-page decision penned by Justice Roberto Abad, the Court ruled that the Presidential Proclamation issued by President Arroyo on January 7, 2003 taking 670 hectares from CMU's registered lands was null and void because CMU's lands were not alienable public lands.

In 1958, former President Carlos Garcia reserved 3,401 hectares of lands of the public domain in Musuan, Bukidnon, as school site for CMU by virtue of PP 476. Over 3,080 hectares were eventually titled to CMU while more than 300 hectares of the remaining untitled lands were distributed to several tribes by government.

The High Bench held that the said lands have become inalienable the moment former President Garcia dedicated the lands for CMU's scientific and technological researches in the field of agriculture. The Court also said that transferring the ownership of the lands in question is not in keeping with the Indigenous People's Rights Act of 1997 which provides that "property rights within the ancestral domains already existing and/or vested upon its effectivity shall be recognized and respected."

CMU questioned the constitutionality of PP 310 before the Malaybalay regional trial court, which dismissed the petition on the ground of lack of jurisdiction. The Malaybalay RTC said jurisdiction lies with the Manila RTC where the official act of the executive department was done. But the Malaybalay RTC ruled then that PP 310 did not violate the Constitution since the State owned the lands, not CMU.

The Court of Appeals Mindanao Station dismissed CMU's appeal for lack of jurisdiction stating that the issues raised were pure questions of law, and thus should have been filed before the Supreme Court via Petition for Certiorari.

The Supreme Court however held that regardless of a pending issue questioning whether the Malaybalay RTC prematurely decided the constitutionality of the proclamation which would have been proper for the CA Mindanao Station to hear, the Court already ruled on this since "ultimately, the issue of constitutionality of the Proclamation in question will come to (this) Court however the court below decide it. Consequently, the Court should, to avoid delay and multiplicity of suits, now resolve the same."

Thank you, God.

Centennial Celebration Defined

CMU Centennial Celebration (n): happiness, bonding, fellowship...

Many thanks

Everyone: alumni, admin, committee members, faculty, staff, students, friends, guests, partners, etc.- Maraming, maraming salamat.
We had a major, major celebration and it was worth all the hard work. Cheers.

Note: we hope to upload pics and videos soon.

Sweet Sunshine

God blesses CMU. Thank God for the sweet sunshine.
CMU indeed is having a blast with its centennial celebration. Cheers!

Updates Sked

To view closely, point your cursor on the pic, right click and choose "view image".

The Winners!

Mr. CMU Centennial is from the College of Home Economics.
Ms. CMU Centennial is from the College of Commerce and Accountancy.
Congratulations!
(more details will be posted soon.)

The CMU Music Society

Just less than a year old, this group of CMU students, blessed with talents for music, is crazy busy for the centennial.

On Sept 8, they have guested in Pamahaw Espesyal of ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro City to "debut" their winning composition SANDAANG TAON.

On Sunday (Sept 12), they visited Wild FM to sing live the same song. On the night of the same day, they performed at the Search for Mr. and Ms. CMU Centennial and was applauded after their invocation and version of the National Anthem.

Yesterday morning (Sept 13),they performed at the CMU Monday Flag Raising Ceremony.

Tomorrow (Sept 15), they will again sing live SANDAANG TAON on Radyo Natin in Maramag.

Cheers, CMU Music Soc! Keep up the good job!

CMU Faculty Got Talent!

Witness your professors rock and roll this Wednesday!
UCC. 7:01 pm. General admission= PhP 20.
Cheers!

Disabling comments

Dear All,
Although we appreciate your active involvement in the polls, there are a few things that we need to set right. Many comments are truly below the belt and trash language is not acceptable. As either CMU alumni or present constituents, do our comments reflect the culture and social graces of this university?
Hope not. So, we will be tracking the comments for the next 10 minutes. After which, we will decide if we will disable posting of comments.

Update: we have disabled posting of comments. :(

-Moderator-

Notice...

In a few hours, the online polls for Mr. and Ms. CMU Centennial will close. The winners (highest votes) will be cited as the Voters' Choices for Mr. and Ms. CMU Centennial. Congratulations!

Later this week, we hope to post some pics from the Search for Mr. & Ms. CMU Centennial. Thanks for your participation and Cheers!

Search for Mr. CMU Centennial

This is the official start of the online voting for Mr. CMU Centennial.( Place your cursor on top of the pic, right click and choose view image to have a closer look at the candidates for Mr. CMU Centennial.) Cheers!

On the left hand corner of this blog, please cast your vote! Thanks.

Update:
Voters' Choice for Mr. Centennial was Candidate # 8 (1204 votes from 3675 total votes).

The Candidates for the Ms. CMU Centennial

This is the start of the on-line voting for Ms. CMU Centennial. There are no information provided, i.e. names and units represented to avoid bias. Please use the poll on the left hand corner of this blog. Many thanks for your participation. We will open the on-line poll for Mr. CMU Centennial later today.

Tip: to view the candidates closely, place your cursor on the picture and make a right click then chose view image. Cheers!

Update:
Voters' Choice for Ms. CMU Centennial is Candidate # 2 (with 1096 votes of the 4023 total). Congratulations!

On Line Poll (Vote) for Mr. & Ms. CMU Centennial

We will start the online poll tomorrow. For your advance information.
Cheers!

Ms. & Mr. CMU on Sept 12

Beauty and brains abound, especially in CMU (:). Witness the Search for Miss and Mr. Central Mindanao University on its centennial year at the University Convention Center on Sept 12. Tickets are priced starting at PhP 50. Tickets will be available at the UCC Gate. See yah! (thanks to http://blogadeur1.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/apr29_30.jpg for the borrowed pic from Ms. Philippines.)

One Major, Major Activity

The National Student Rodeo or the Sen. Miguel Zubiri Cup that will start on Sept 17 and will end on Sept 18. (thanks to http://www.logosoftwear.com/embroideryclipart/Rodeo.Bronc%20and%20Rider%20Silhouette.%28HWBG45%29.%282.43x2.33%29.4461.gif for the image)

Some Centennial Palaro Pics

Several pics had been uploaded in the Facebook account: CMU Centennial. Do check them out. However, here are some...

Well Baby Contest 2010

This is a bit late but FYI: the University Hospital spearheads the Well baby Contest 2010, as part of their activities to celebrate the CMU Centennial.
When: August 25, 2010
Where: Farmers' Training Center
You are all invited to witness this lovely event. Bring your kids even if you did not register for the contest.

Congratulations to all the winners! Ang saya sa FTC on Aug 25. The Jollibee and Twirlee mascots tickled both the young and old. Kudos to the organizers. We hope to post some pics soon. Cheers!

AGGIES ruled!

Congratulations to the AGGIES Team which reigned, rocked, and ruled the CMU Centennial Palaro (Aug 17-20, 2010).

On second place were the Wildcats (Engineering), followed by the Firefox (Forestry, VetMed, and HE), the Thunderwolves: the Reborn (Education & Commerce/Accountancy), and the Immortal Duo (CAS & Nursing).

Note: will post pics soon.
Update: check out the CMU Centennial Account on FB. The pics were posted there instead of here.

CMU Centennial Parade

This will be on Sept 16, 2010 at 9:00 am.

General Guidelines:
1. The parade & float competition is open to academic & student organizations in CMU. Non-academic units of CMU, government agencies, & private companies outside of CMU are welcome as non-competing entries;
2. All participating units shall make a float within the general concept of the centennial theme --> "CMU at 100: Reminiscing the Past, Celebrating the Present, Creating the Future";
3. All participating units/float entries must be officially registered with the Centennial Parade Committee on or before Aug 23, 2010. Vehicles with no entry numbers will not be allowed to participate;
4. Each unit shall be identified by 2'x3' (in feet) placard stating the entry number and name of unit;
5. Only 1 vehicle will be allowed per unit. No large vehicles (e.g. elf, 6- or 10-wheelers) will be allowed during the parade. Only pick-up trucks (light motor vehicles with open top-rear cargo area) or other types of similar size will be allowed to participate. The float must not be wider than one of traffic since there will be 7 very sharp turns in the parade route. (Vehicles with low smoke emission are highly recommended.);
6. "Walkers" or pedestrian with a float entry, or walking units must not exceed 100 people.

Specific Guidelines:
1. Registration fee is PhP 1,000.00;
2. The concept of the float shall be left to the discretion of each unit but emphasis shall be given to the theme;
3. Distribution of candies or promotional items is strongly discouraged for competing entries. (The Centennial Parade Committee reserves the right to confiscate products or implement immediate withdrawal of any parade participant if it is deemed that distribution of items by a participating unit is adversely affecting parade flow or compromising parade safety);
4. The use of "live" animals, as well as, children below 7 years old is strictly discouraged. A 5-point deduction from the total consolidated score of the judges for violation of this provision shall be imposed;
5. The use of flammable materials such as fireworks and pyrotechnics as part of the float and parade is strictly prohibited. A 5-point deduction from the total consolidated score of the judges for violation of this provision shall be imposed.
FYI.
Dr. Joe Obedencio, Jr.
Chair, Centennial Parade Committee
0917-632-0788

P.S. The complete Criteria for the Centennial Parade & Float Competition
1. Overall effect of presentation (overall effective presentation of the float including presentation during the parade, active & enthusiastic participation of walkers) = 25%
2. Workmanship (craftsmanship of the float creation, details in design & creation of float with effective use of colors and materials) = 25%
3. Parade theme (how well the float design concept is attuned to the theme of the centennial) = 25%
4. Originality (the creativeness and uniqueness of concept of the float design) = 25%
TOTAL = 100%

Note: if you wish to participate and needs a copy of the official registration form, just email us at cmuat100@gmail.com (fyi: blog mod)