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Over the years, CNU has implemented various programs and initiatives to ensure that its campuses and surrounding areas are sustainable, livable, and safe for all. It has worked with local communities and collaborated with local non-governmental organizations to perform community-based environmental research and execute community-based sustainable development projects such as “Chika Ta! Come Help in Building Knowledge for a Greener Nation”, “Eco-Kaptens (Eco-Knowledge, Attitude and Pedagogy in Teaching Environmental Science)”, and “Pa Ku Ka Mu (Paglimpyu Ku, Kahimsug Mu)”. 

These initiatives have sought to improve access to clean water, enable sustainable agriculture, and equip residents with alternative livelihood options. The involvement of CNU with the local population has resulted in a more sustainable and resilient region. One of the university’s noteworthy feats is the publication of first floral study in an urban cemetery in Metro Cebu.


Support of arts and heritage

  • Public access to libraries
    Provide public access to libraries including books and publications
    √ Access to all after application
    √ Access in some circumstances
    – see FB post
    – see PDF file
  • Public access to green spaces
    Provide free public access to open spaces and green spaces
    √ Permanent free access
    – see FB post
  • Arts and heritage contribution
    Contribute to local arts, in terms of number of annual public performances of university choirs, theatre groups, orchestras etc… either ad-hoc or as part of an ongoing programme
    √ Ad-hoc only
    – see FB Post
    – see CNU Website Post
  • Record and preserve cultural heritage
    Deliver projects to record and preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge. This can include the heritage of displaced communities.
    Local or regional cultural heritage
    National cultural heritage

Expenditure on arts and heritage

  • University expenditure
  • University expenditure on arts and heritage

Sustainable practices

  • Pedestrian priority on campus
    Prioritise pedestrian access on campus
  • Planning development – new build standards
    Build new buildings to sustainable standards

Selflessly saving one’s life is an act of bravery and profound selflessness. It is a rare moment where the instinct of self-preservation meets the willingness to put oneself in harm’s way for the greater good. It is a testament to humanity still in existence in the act of heroism. As part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), the mission of saving one’s life resonate with Goal 3, which is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

 The university established itself as both a premier training ground for educators in various fields and a pillar of society that adheres to missions for the common welfare. In line with this commitment, Cebu Normal University (CNU) launched a first-aid training program on November 5, 2022, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, held on the ground floor of the Teaching Arts Centrum (TAC) building. The program was attended by graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education program with a major in Science Education.

 Dr. Jennifer Paño, an esteemed professor in Earth and Science, led the program with the aim of imparting essential first-aid principles, basic life support skills, and appropriate emergency treatments. In her welcoming remarks, she emphasized the significance of the training. Following that, Mr. Vincent C. Pananganan, a resource speaker and certified first-aid instructor, emphasized the core principles of “Preserve Life, Prevent the escalation of illness or injury, and Promote recovery.” He also covered fundamental first-aid techniques. Throughout the training, participants exhibited unwavering enthusiasm. The program concluded with a sense of relief, as the students recognized that the knowledge, they had gained could potentially be life-saving.

 Closes brushes of dangerous situations or even near-death tragedies may come in a blink of an eye in most unexpected times. This training prepares them to become resilient in times of great adversity where saving a life comes in bare hands in a matter of a split-second decision. Self-preservation becomes more than just an instinct; it becomes an act of altruism that inspires others to do the same.

 Saving one’s life is an invaluable deed. When we step forward to save someone’s life, we embody the essence of compassion, empathy, and humanity. It is not only a noble endeavor but a transformative act that has the power to shape the present and impact the future for the better.


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PRIVACY POLICY

Policy Statement

This Privacy Policy is adopted in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and other relevant issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC). The University is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data privacy. We process personal information in accordance with the principles of transparency, legitimate purpose, and proportionality. This Policy informs how we collect, use, disclose, store, protect, and dispose personal information of our data subjects.

Definitions

Personal information refers to any information, whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the information or when put together with other information that would directly and certainly identify an individual.

Sensitive information is a type of personal information with the risk of discrimination against the Data Subject. These are about an identifiable person’s racial or ethnic origin, marital status, color, and religious, philosophical, or political affiliations. It is also, about an individual’s health, education, the genetic or sexual life of person, or any proceeding for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by such person, the disposal of such proceedings, or the sentence of any court in such proceedings; Issued by government agencies peculiar to an individual which includes, but not limited to, social security numbers, previous or current health records, licenses or its denials, suspension or revocation, and tax returns; and specifically established by an executive order or an act of Congress to be kept classified.

Privileged information refers to any and all forms of data which under the Rules of Court and other pertinent laws constitute privileged communication.

Information We Collect

The University may collect personal information in the context of its regular functions — including but not limited to the following categories:

  1. Students: contact and enrollment details, academic records, health or medical records, accommodation records, student-activity participation, and related data.
  2. Staff and job applicants: contact details, employment history, qualifications, employee-related data.
  3. Alumni profiling: contact and demographic details.
  4. Visitors, volunteers, and other stakeholders: information collected through sign-in forms, CCTV or security monitoring, photos or recordings during official events, surveys, and feedback forms.

Collection may occur by any medium, including: paper forms, electronic forms, email, website or online platforms, CCTV or video/photographic capture, surveys/questionnaires, and other lawful means.

Purposes and Uses of the Data Collected and Processed

Personal information collected may be used for:

  1. Administration of admission, enrollment, employment, alumni relations, and other official functions.
  2. Maintenance of student and employee records, including academic, health, and administrative data.
  3. Provision of University services such as counseling, scholarship administration, placement, library access, facilities use, laboratory access, security, parking, and accommodation.
  4. Internal research, quality assurance, performance monitoring, and institutional planning.
  5. Compliance with statutory obligations (e.g. reporting to government agencies when required).
  6. Security, safety, and campus management, including CCTV monitoring.

Legal Basis / Lawful Criteria for Processing

All processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the legality, fairness, and lawfulness requirements under the Data Privacy Act and IRR.
Where applicable, processing is grounded on consent, contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest, or other lawful bases recognized under the law. The choice of lawful basis depends on the nature of data, the purpose of processing, and legal or contractual requirements.

Manner of Collection and Processing

Personal data may be collected through physical forms (paper-based), electronic forms, online or web-based platforms (e.g., registration portals, email, institutional website), CCTV or video/photo capture (for security or surveillance), event sign-in sheets or registration forms, surveys or questionnaires, or other legitimate and lawful means.

Processing may include collection, recording, sorting, storing, retrieval, use, updating, modification, blocking, destruction or other operations as allowed under the law, consistent with declared purposes.

Disclosure of Information

The University does not disclose personal information except under the following circumstances:

  1. Internal disclosure within authorized University personnel, only when necessary and appropriate for legitimate institutional purposes.
  2. External disclosure only when required or permitted by law (e.g. statutory obligations), or when the data subject has provided valid consent.
  3. Sensitive personal information or privileged information is processed and disclosed only in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

Risks, Safeguards and Security Measures

The University recognizes that processing of personal data entails certain privacy and security risks. Accordingly, we implement appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data — whether in electronic or physical form. Such measures include (but are not limited to):

  1. Access controls (both digital and physical) to restrict access only to authorized personnel
  2. Use of secure storage: locked filing cabinets or secure rooms for physical records; password-protected systems, encryption, secure servers, firewalls for electronic data
  3. Secure transmission of data (when shared or transferred), secure printing and disposal protocols, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed
  4. Classification of data and periodic review of security protocols, to ensure adequacy in light of the risks presented and sensitivity of the data processed

Rights of Data Subjects

Under the Data Privacy Act and its IRR, data subjects have the following rights:

  1. Right to be informed — you have the right to know whether personal information about you will be, is being, or has been processed; the purposes of processing; the personal data to be entered; and the scope and method of processing.
  2. Right to access, correct, or update your data — you may request access to your personal information, ask for rectification of inaccuracies, or request updates.
  3. Right to object or withdraw consent — when processing is based on consent or legitimate interest, you may withdraw consent or object, subject to legal limits.
  4. Right to data portability — where applicable, you may obtain a copy of your personal data in a secure and portable format for transfer to another controller.
  5. Right to erasure or blocking — if personal data is incomplete, outdated, unlawfully obtained or processed, no longer necessary, or processing is unauthorized, you may request erasure or blocking, subject to legitimate grounds for retention (e.g. legal obligations or defense of legal claims).
  6. Right to damages — you may seek indemnification for damages resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, unlawfully obtained or unauthorized use of your personal data.
  7. Right to lodge a complaint with the NPC if you believe your data privacy rights have been violated.

Requests for access, rectification, objection, portability, erasure or complaints may be submitted in writing to the University’s designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Data Privacy Office.

Security, Retention, and Disposal

The University implements appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard personal data — whether in paper or electronic form — against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Such measures include: secure storage (locked filing cabinets or rooms), restricted access to authorized personnel only, use of locked screens/screensavers, secure transmission (sealed envelopes or secure electronic transmission), secure printing and disposal of documents, and safe deletion or destruction of data when no longer needed.

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the declared and legitimate purposes, or as required for legal obligations or defense of legal claims. When no longer needed, personal data will be disposed of securely in accordance with University policy and relevant data-protection guidelines.

Consent, Notice, and Legitimate Processing

Where required by law, consent will be obtained from data subjects prior to collection or processing of their personal or sensitive data. In other cases (e.g. CCTV monitoring, legitimate interest), the University will inform data subjects through appropriate notice mechanisms before or at the time of data collection. Privacy notice(s) will accompany data-collection forms or be posted in conspicuous campus areas, and on the University website. At all times, data processing is based on legitimate purpose and proportional to the need.

Data Subject Access and Contact

To exercise your rights or if you have any inquiry, concern, or request regarding your personal data, please contact:

Omar B. Roma

Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@cnu.edu.ph
Phone: 09422041421

Changes to This Policy

The University reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, or its internal data-processing practices. Updated versions will be posted on the University’s official website and, where appropriate, communicated to data subjects.