LOOK | CNU Balamban faculty, students honored for WURI contributions
In recognition of their entries to the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), Cebu Normal University (CNU) Balamban faculty members and students were recognized for their initiatives in submitting proposals under various categories.
For the 2025 rankings, CNU Balamban was included in the Global Top 400, ranking 384th.
The campus also ranked 94th under the A1 Category: Student Support and Engagement, with the program titled “The Write Moment: Design Thinking in Action” proposed by faculty members Sarah Jane Trazo, Anelyn Tacuyan, Cherry Dumdum, Donnabel Dela Fuente, Jean Toleba, Jay Gaihe, April Marie Ardillo, Joseph Sol Galleon, and Venus Cortes.
Among the entries submitted under the A1 Category are the following:
Hugpong Mugna sa Turismo:
1. Ms. Ma. Luchie Arias
2. Ms. Cristine Joy Abarquez
3. Dr. Christian Jay Caballes
4. Ms. Sheva Marie Flores
5. Ms. Bharbie Paballa
6. Mr. Karl Vee Narsico
7. Mr. Niño Clarin
BIA! BABA BAYA: A Reading Enhancement Program for Biasong Elementary School
1. Ms. Bridyet Garcia
2. Mr. Juram Tablate
3. Ms. Mary Grace C. Cosicol
4. Ms. Anelyn Tacuyan
5. Ms. Sarah Jane Trazo
6. Ms. Donnabel Moscoso
7. Ms. Kristel Alivio
8. Ms. April Marie Ardillo
EducTourism Activity
1. Ms. Roesher Melle Tampus
2. Ms. Anelyn Tacuyan
3. Ms. Sheva Marie Flores
4. Ms. Cristine Joy Abarquez
5. Ms. April Marie Ardillo
6. Dr. Christian Jay Caballes
7. Ms. Cherry Dumdum
8. Mr. Jay Gaihe
9. Ms. Jean Toleba
10. Ms. Sarah Jane Trazo
11. Ms. Ma. Luchie Arias
12. Dr. Joseph Sol Galleon
13. Dr. Venus Cortes
EduCulminating Activity
1. Ms. Anelyn Tacuyan
2. Ms. Sheva Marie Flores
3. Ms. Cristine Joy Abarquez
4. Ms. Kristel Anne Alivio
5. Ms. April Marie Ardillo
6. Ms. Corinne Trecia Dado
7. Mr. Jay Gaihe
8. Ms. Bridyet Garcia
9. Ms. Donnabel Moscoso
10. Mr. Juram Tablate
11. Ms. Roesher Melle Tampus
12. Ms. Sarah Jane Trazo
Outreach Program 2024
1. Mr. Dexthel Beniga
2. Mr. John Harvie Montero
3. Mr. Joseph Ace Almendras
4. Ms. Daphne Jane Dacuma
5. Ms. April Shane Rojas
CNU Balamban also submitted entries under the A8 Category: SDG-Based Responses to Global Challenges. The entries submitted are the following:
3R Development Program
1. Ms. Cherry Dumdum
2. Ms. Donnabel Dela Fuente
3. Ms. Corinne Trecia Dado
4. Ms. Jean Toleba
5. Ms. Roesher Melle Tampus
6. Ms. Jessia May Flores
7. Ms. Bridyet Garcia
8. Ms. Norma Cereno
9. Ms. Shelly Kei Quiros
10. Ms. April Marie Ardillo
11. Dr. Joseph Sol Galleon
12. Dr. Venus Cortes
Mt. Manunggal Nature Trek and Tours
1. Ms. Sheva Marie Flores
2. Ms. Cherry Dumdum
3. Ms. Ma. Luchie Arias
4. Ms. Bharbie Paballa
5. Dr. Christian Jay Caballes
6. Ms. Cristine Joy Abarquez
7. Ms. Roesher Melle Tampus
8. Ms. Corinne Trecia Dado
9. Ms. Shelly Kei A. Quiros
10. Mr. Danrey Cabataña
11. Ms. Norma Cereño
12. Ms. Bridyet Garcia
13. Mr. Seymoun Luna
14. Mr. Karl Vee Narsico
15. Mr. Niño Clarin
16. Dr. Wilson Ibañez
NSTP Community Engagement
1. Dr. Christian Jay Caballes
2. Ms. Roesher Melle Tampus
3. Ms. Kristel Anne Alivio
4. Ms. Norma Cereno
5. Ms. Sarah Jane Rojas
Teach Me How to Fish
1. Ms. Norma Cereño
2. Ms. Jessia May Flores
3. Ms. Marjorie Hermosora
4. Ms. Jean Toleba
5. Ms. Mary Grace Cosicol
The awarding was led by CNU Balamban OIC Director Dr. Jay Picardal, along with the Dean, Dr. Marchee Picardal. They were joined by University President Dr. Daniel Ariaso Sr., Vice President for Special Needs, Early Childhood Education, Internationalization, and Lifelong Learning (SNECEILL) Dr. Janet Mananay, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Internationalization Dr. Meshel Balijon, Dean of the College of Special Needs, Early Childhood and Lifelong Learning (CSNECELL) Dr. Tizza Navarro, and Quality Assurance Officer Jeanie Rafols.
Congratulations!
