Centro Escolar University will again celebrate its commitment to quality and excellence at the 23rd Quality Awards, set for November 13, 2025 with this year’s theme, “Quality: Think Differently”.

The Quality Awards serves as a tribute to employees who inspire and strengthen CEU’s standards of excellence. This includes several award categories. The Teacher of the Year award honors educators who inspire students and bring creativity to their teaching. The Non-Teaching Employee of the Year (Supervisory and Non-Supervisory) acknowledges the invaluable efforts of CEU’s dedicated staff members. The Research of the Year rewards research with significant impact, while the Best Quality Circle award recognizes teams that excel in problem-solving and continuous improvement. The Best Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Sub-Team award is given to teams that uphold and strengthen quality standards within the university.

In addition, CEU will highlight the Model Work and Student Areas for being best examples of exceptional work and well-maintained student areas. The Attendance and Punctuality Award commends individuals with exemplary attendance and punctuality. Finally, the CEU STARS (Scheme to Award Relevant Suggestions) award celebrates innovative and impactful suggestions that drive positive change across the University.

Leading this year’s event are Dr. Maria Donnabelle U. Dean, the overall chair, Dr. Ma. Eleanor C. Espinas, as overall co-chair, with support from Dr. Erna V. Yabut, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Institutional Development, Dr. Ma. Flordeliza L. Anastacio, Vice President for CEU Malolos, Dr. Pearly P. Lim, Vice President for CEU Makati, Dr. Bella Marie L. Fabian, Assistant Vice President for Administration, and Dr. Avelina R. Raqueño, Assistant to the Vice President for MIS, as consultants; along with the dedicated search and working committees.

The 23rd Quality Awards also reflects CEU’s commitment to global sustainability by aligning with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Through this celebration, CEU continues to champion a culture that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation in shaping a brighter and more sustainable future.

For more information about CEU, please visit the official website of the University at www.ceu.edu.ph. You may also follow CEU on Facebook at @theCEUofficial, @CEUMalolosofficial, @CEUMakati05; on Twitter at @CEUmanila, @CEU_Makati05, and @CEUMalolos; on Instagram at @ceuofficial; on Youtube @CEUofficial; on Tiktok at ceuofficial_; and on Spotify at Escolarian Talks.

Centro Escolar University led the opening ceremonies of the Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Season 8 as the official host, held at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.

With the theme “Rising to New Heights,” this year’s season gathers student-athletes from CEU and other eight participating institutions: Diliman College, Lyceum of the Philippines University–Batangas, Olivarez College, Philippine Women’s University, Philippine Christian University–Dasmariñas, Immaculada Conception College, University of Batangas, and Manila Central University.

CEU President and Chief Academic Officer Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion formally opened the season with his welcome message and declaration of the official start of the league. Col. Edison Nebrija, UCALI Board of Director and PG Flex Linoleum Representative, also shared his message.

Adding inspiration to the event, Mr. Franz Ray Diaz, a former CEU basketball player and now a PBA (Professional Basketball Association) player for the Terrafirma Team, reflected on his journey from being a student-athlete to a professional player. His story served as a motivation that perseverance and passion can turn dreams into reality.

The ceremonial lighting of the flame was led by the team captains and management core group, symbolizing the athletes’ unity and determination. This was followed by the Oath of Sportsmanship, led by Dylan Darbin, CEU Basketball Team Captain, affirming the participants’ commitment to fair play and camaraderie.

One of the highlights of the event was the Street Dance Competition, where the CEU Streetsquad impressed the crowd and secured the First Runner-Up title.

The program also featured the much-anticipated Mr. and Ms. UCALI pageant. LPU–Batangas’ representative was crowned Mr. UCALI, while PCU–Dasmariñas took home the Ms. UCALI title.

The successful opening ceremony marked an energetic start to UCAL Season 8, celebrating athletic excellence, school spirit, and the drive to rise to new heights.

For more information about CEU, please visit the official website of the University at www.ceu.edu.ph. You may also follow CEU on Facebook at @theCEUofficial, @CEUMalolosofficial, @CEUMakati05; on Twitter at @CEUmanila, @CEU_Makati05, and @CEUMalolos; on Instagram at @ceuofficial; on Youtube @CEUofficial; on Tiktok at ceuofficial_; and on Spotify at Escolarian Talks.