Central Philippine University College of Nursing

Central Philippine University College of Nursing The first nursing school in the Philippines founded in 1906. Nicasia Cada
2. Dorotea Caldito
3. Felipa De la Pena (Gumabong)

Anastacia Giron Tupas Awardees

1.

The home of excellent and world class nurses.

“ Excellence is our culture “

ACCREDITED LEVEL III by PAASCU

International Recognation - Royal Institution - Singapore First Nursing School in the Philippines founded in 1906

The Founder

Dr. Andrew Hall

First Three Graduate Nurses of the Philippines graduated in 1909!!!

1. Dean Loreto D. Tupaz - 1976
2. Mrs. Raquel O. Castillo - 1992
3. Dean N

atividad C. Caipang - 1997
4. Prof. LilyAnn R. Baldago - 2002


Deans and Principals

1906 - 1916 - Miss Elizabeth Brinton

1916 - Miss Teodora Sumbalon

1916 - 1923 - Miss Rose Nicolet

1923 - 1931 - Miss Hazel Mann

1931 - 1932 - Miss Flora G. Ernst

1932 - 1934 - Miss Dorothy Stevens

1934 - 1942 - Miss flora G. Ernst

1947 - 1948 - Dr. Henry S. Waters ( acting dean)

1948 - 1949 - Dr. Teofilo Marte - executive secretary

1949 - 1950 - Miss Loreto D. Tupaz - Acting Dean

1950 - 1961 - Miss Esther Salzman

1961 - 1963 - Miss Lily Plagata, MSN

1963 - Miss Carmen Centeno, MS

1963 - 1973 - Miss Loreto D. Tupaz

1973 - 1989 - Mrs. Natividad C. Caipang

1989 - 1990 - Mrs. Lydia F. Robles, Mrs. Genara Malaya,
Mrs. Wilna Punzala - Executive Committee

1990 - 2000 - Dr. Betty T. Polido

2000 - 2009 - Prof. Lily Lyn V. Somo

2009 - 2010 - Prof. Faith Leila A. Querol

2010 - 2017 - Prof. Somo

2017 to Present - Atty. Salex Alibogha


First Filipino Woman General

Brig. Gen. Elvegia Ruiz - Mendoza ( BSN Class 1956 )

07/08/2026
Ben Valente, BSN, RNClass 1991American Nurses Association 2026 AwardeeDistinguished Direct Patient Care AwardThis exempl...
06/08/2026

Ben Valente, BSN, RN
Class 1991

American Nurses Association 2026 Awardee

Distinguished Direct Patient Care Award

This exemplifies the quality if care a Centralian Nurse can offer!

Indeed, excellence is our culture!

Calling Class 1996!Come and join your 30th Class Reunion!
07/07/2026

Calling Class 1996!

Come and join your 30th Class Reunion!

Tyron Baylon, BSN, RNClass 2020US Navy CorpsmanNavy Medical Education and Training San Antonio, Texas
12/06/2026

Tyron Baylon, BSN, RN
Class 2020

US Navy Corpsman
Navy Medical Education and Training
San Antonio, Texas

Brig Gen Elvegia Ruiz MendozaClass 1956The First Filipino Woman General of the Philippines
08/06/2026

Brig Gen Elvegia Ruiz Mendoza
Class 1956

The First Filipino Woman General of the Philippines

The first 3 graduate nurses of the Philippines!
08/06/2026

The first 3 graduate nurses of the Philippines!

Founded in 1906 as Union Mission Hospital
08/06/2026

Founded in 1906 as Union Mission Hospital

Classrooms at the Nursing Building are fully airconditioned now!
04/06/2026

Classrooms at the Nursing Building are fully airconditioned now!

Dr. Toni Ann LachicaClass 2007Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of St. La Salle Bacolod City
28/05/2026

Dr. Toni Ann Lachica
Class 2007

Assistant Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City

28/05/2026

Mr. Ellbenn S. Chua
Class 2022

Best in Clinical Practice 2026
St. Lukes Medical Center

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Loreto D. Tupaz Building , Central Philippine University , Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro
Iloilo City
5000

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