CPU - The Cipher

19/10/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
𝟭. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲🤓
𝟮. 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿📝
𝟯. 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆🫂
𝟰. 𝗗𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿🤧
𝟱. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁!💯

It's that time of the month again warriors! Midterms are finally here and let us give you some tips on how to tackle multiple choice questions!🫡🧠

✅ 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏, read the stem, make sure you understand what it is getting at.

✅ 𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘿, try to come up with the correct answer. this will help you to rule out choices that are similar to the correct answer. Read and consider each option carefully.

✅ 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙍𝘿, look for clues in the stem. For example, if the stem indicates that the answer is plural you can rule out any answers that are singular. The basic rule is: the correct answer must make sense grammatically with the stem. Options which fail this exam can be ruled out.

✅ 𝙁𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙏𝙃, cross off any options you know are incorrect. This will help you focus on the remaining choices and eliminates the chance of returning to an item and selecting an option you had already eliminated. And lastly, put a mark next to any questions you are unsure of. Come back to the items once you've found your answer. If you complete the entire exam with time to spare, review these questions—you will often get clues from other questions.

2 Chron. 15:7 (KJV) "Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded."✨💯🫶

Remember that what matters is that you did your best and you made the most of it. May God bless your exams warriors!💚🩶

Written by Ashleigh Dawn Carmen
Layout by Unah Alexandria Alvarez

16/10/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗘 “𝗶𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗪” 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

October 13, 2025, the long-awaited Hiphop competition finally resumed after being halted last Friday, October 10, 2025. The CCS hiphop dance troupe, iCrew, did not disappoint as they ignited the stage with their finesse, sharp moves, and undeniable stage presence.

The event, originally meant to be attended by students, shifted to virtual viewing, livestreamed by CPU-TV Channel due to an earthquake that occurred at earlier in the morning of the same day at 1 AM. Despite this sudden change, the competition continued at the Rose Memorial Auditorium with limited people watching on-site. Alongside the limitations raised by CPU-Republic, CCS supporters still found ways to support the team. They participated at a watch party organized by the CPU-CCS Provincial Council at the MT-AVR 1 with streaming directly from CPU-TV Channel’s Hiphop Competition livestream.

When it was their time to perfrom, iCrew showcased their talent in Hiphop with their self-chosen theme, “OPM,” highlighting how rich and expressive Filipino Hiphop culture truly is. They danced to the songs “Upuan” and “Sirena,” both timely and relevant to the current issues of the country. Through their performance, they showed that dance can be a platform to express oneself and raise awareness about societal issues.

Although they placed 5th, iCrew managed to steal the hearts and attention of everyone watching. Their passion radiated even through the screens, reflected in every movement and expression.

Their performance was truly one for the books, setting standards for how Hiphop should be done—with passion, meaning, and pride. They did not just perform, they represented. And that is something worth applauding. See the photos of the warriors watching from the MT-AVR 1 during the competition.

Written by Babylyn Hisugan
Thumbnail photo captured from CPU-TV Channel
Photos captured by Luis Raphael Argel & Donmark Leaban
Colorized by Donmark Leaban
Icon illustrated by Junna April Priagula
Edited by Allen James Dellosa & Cheeska Mae Tayco

15/10/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗖𝗣𝗨 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

At around 5:30 PM, today, October 15, 2025, Central Philippine University announced the resumption of regular classes and office work on thursday, October 16, 2025. The university declared that all establishments are safe after a thorough inspection of establishments was conducted after an earthquake was felt earlier this morning. The announcement reads:

“After a thorough inspection of all university buildings and facilities, Central Philippine University is pleased to announce that all structures have been found to be structurally sound and safe for occupancy.

Therefore, regular classes and office work will resume tomorrow, October 16, 2025.

We thank everyone for your cooperation and understanding during the inspection and suspension period. Let us continue to uphold safety and preparedness in all that we do.

May God bless us all!”

15/10/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 | 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗘-𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥-𝗨𝗣 𝗜𝗡 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦

October 15, 2025, see CCS’ result in today’s final Valorant match,

E-SPORTS - Valorant (1ST RUNNER-UP)

15/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗖𝗣𝗨 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗞𝗘

Following the recent announcement caused by the earthquake felt in the city, at 8:08 AM, October 15, 2025, Central Philippine University announced that the afternoon classes will shift to asynchronous online mode. The announcement reads:

“Central Philippine University announces that starting 1:00 PM today, all classes will shift to online synchronous mode.

Faculty members are advised to go home for their safety as building inspections are still ongoing.

Please wait also for further announcements for the resumption of office work.

Please continue to monitor CPU's official communication channels for further updates regarding the resumption of on-campus operations.

Your safety remains our utmost concern.
May God bless us all!”

14/10/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗖𝗣𝗨 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗦

After a recent earthquake was felt just this morning, October 15, 2025, Central Philippine University announced the suspension of morning classes until 12 noon. Teachers are advised to shift to asynchronous classes as inspections will be conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of all buildings and facilities on campus.

Regular classes and office work are aimed to return by 1:00 PM should the results of the safety assessment indicates clear of all risks. The suspension reads:

“Central Philippine University announces the suspension of all classes and office work until 12:00 noon today due to the recent earthquake. This suspension is to ensure the safety and structural integrity of all buildings and facilities on campus as they undergo inspection.

Faculty members are advised to shift to asynchronous mode for their morning classes.

Depending on the results of the safety assessment, classes and work may resume at 1:00 PM.

Please wait for further announcements through CPU’s official communication channels.

Your safety is our priority. May God bless us all!”

14/10/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬 & 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥

After multiple rescheduling of their games, the CCS Lawn Tennis team—both male and female categories—finally conquered the Lawn Tennis tourney for .

Placing 4th in the overall finals last October 9, 2025, the women’s team scored 2-0 over the University Senior High School earning the chance to play through the next match against the University Elementary School where they were hampered with a score of 0-2. The men’s category smashed their way into the Top 3 as 1st Runner-Up last October 13, 2025 when they defeated the College of Engineering scoring at 2-0 but was won over by the University Junior High School scoring in at 0-2.

Written & Edited by Allen James Dellosa
Icon illustrated by Ma. Teresa Rellin
Photos provided by Basil Jermanos Amso

14/10/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 | 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟯

October 14, 2025, see CCS’ result in today’s final Football match for the women’s category,

WINNER
Football - WOMEN (2ND RUNNER-UP)

13/10/2025

𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗖𝗦!

The College of Computer Studies has won the streetdance competition for the 2nd time! Defending their title as champions, they have conqured over 2nd placers, the University Senior High School and 3rd placers, the University Junior High School.

12/10/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗠𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

October 11, 2025, the College of Computer Studies participated in one of the most-sought competitions for , the chorale competition. Eleven Colleges, including the University Senior & Junior High School, sung in an all-out battle between the best choir in Central Philippine University.

Singing the contest piece “Sumasamba, Sumasamo” composed by by Andrei Dionisio, and choice piece, “I Will Sing Forever” by Fr. Manoling V. Francisco, SJ, CCS’ choir performed a smooth, clean and audibly appealing renditions of the song pieces. In the end, the College of Arts & Sciences bagged the first place award with the College of Hospitality & Management closing in at second and the College of Nursing in third. Best conductor was awarded to the College of Arts & Sciences.

Right before the competition’s curtains closed, all participating departments sang the contest piece harmoniously one last time to formally end the successful chorale competition.

Written by Allen James Dellosa
Photos captured & colorized by Donmark Leaban
Icon illustrated by Andrea Justine Si
Edited by Cheeska Mae Tayco

12/10/2025

11/10/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗟𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Kate Daimler Gebucion once again participates in The Centralian Star 2025 Finals where she is representing the College of Computer Studies. This contest happened at the Rose Memorial Auditorium last October 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Where students in different departments gathered in the Auditorium to support their respective representatives as they were filled with excitement and anticipation of what was about to happen.

A showcase of the passion and voices of our beloved students, The Centralian Star gives them a stage to sing and dance their hearts out. To inspire the audience to rise and grow into strong individuals will shape the future of CPU, The Philippines, and their own lives.

The 10 contestants include the two High-School branches (Junior and Senior) along with College Departments like The College of Business and Accountancy, The College of Arts and Sciences, and, The College of Computer Studies

One by one, Each contestant wowed the audience with their performance, and their introduction videos serve as inspiration for everyone to fight against corruption, to rise even when the odds are stacked against us, and to never give up the journey of realizing our own potential.

Gebucion joins the other participants from other different colleges and departments to show their talents and skills through these exciting segments: Vocal Performance, Dance Performance, and Iconic Vesture. In the first segment, Vocal Performance, the contestants showcase their talent in singing. As the 10th contestant to perform, Gebucion impressed the audience with her charm and vocals and she even went down to the stage to sing her heart out to the crowd as she sang the song "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion. Not only in the singing segment but also in her Dance Performance where she performs on stage with an interpretative dance where she expresses emotions and a message. During her Iconic Vesture, she wears a white outfit with intricate gold details and a large hat, which was associated with purity, enlightenment, and excellence. The outfit symbolizes the balance of academic vigor and personal growth. The inclusion of elements like jewelry and a decorative hat adds a touch of refinement and grace.

Although Gebucion did not make it to top 5 finalists nor did she take home the title, her performance on the stage was nothing short but of remarkable. She stood tall with confidence, stage presence and authenticity. Her journey in the competition reflected her dedication and courage to represent the College of Computer Studies on this contest. CCS is proud of her performance and dedication.

Written by Jose Luis Reyes & Zoe Sta. Lucia
Photos captured & colorized by Donmark Leaban
Icon illustrated and vectorized by Melvin Señagan
Edited by Cheeska Mae Tayco