CEU Accountancy Alumnus Passes USA Certified Management Accountant Exam

Centro Escolar University School of Accountancy and Management alumnus, Mr. Dennis Edillo is the first Escolarian Accountant to pass the USA Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination offered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

The examination covers topics on corporate governance and crucial business, financial and accounting principles. One needs two years of full-time work experience to qualify for the exam.

Regarded as a global benchmark, the USA CMA certification prepares one to work in large organizations with complex operations.

In 2004, Mr. Edillo finished his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree, which can be taken in four years and two summer terms in CEU.

CEU Scorpions Reclaims 2023 UCBL Title with 14-0 Sweep and Wins Big in 2022 Invitational Tournament

Centro Escolar University Scorpions Basketball Team reigns as the Champion in the 5th PG Flex LinoleumUniversities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) with its 14-0 win streak, the first in the league’s history. The Sea Lions of Olivarez College was the last team that the Scorpions beat on February 2, 2023 at the Paco Arena in Manila with a 98-92 win during their Game 2 Finals match of this best-of-three series game.

The remarkable 14-0 sweep victory is the team’s 2nd championship title since its first win in 2016, the UCBL’s inaugural season.

Two Scorpions made it among the Mythical selections; Lenard Santiago with 22 points, six assists and five steals and Jerome Santos gaining 22 points, four rebounds and three assists.

The Scorpions also won 3rd Place Overall in the 2022 PG Flex Linoleum Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) Invitational Tournament after defeating the Adamson Soaring Falcons.

The invitational tournament featured the UCBL’s home teams which included CEU Scorpions, competing against teams from the Universities Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for a total of 12 varsities. They were divided into two groups of six each to play a single round robin or five games per School.

CEU’s team was included in Group B and advanced to the eight-team knockout playoffs. Jhomel Ancheta made it to the Mythical Five aside from winning one of the highest ranks and taking home some cash prize.

The team is composed of its mighty players Franz Diaz, Anjord Cabotaje, Karl Peñano, Jhomel Ancheta, Jayson Puray, Jerome Santos, Ryan Reyes, Dave Bernabe, Henry Agunnane, Vince Ferrer, Ayodeji Balogun, Ronrei Tolentino, Lenard Angelo Santiago, Anthony Greg Borromeo, and Christian Treb Malicana.

The Scorpions are being trained and supported by exceptional coaches headed by Mr. Chico Manabat, together with Mr. Max Encila, Mr. Ricky Reyes, Mr. Jun Cuevas, Mr. Robby Tecson, and Ms. Rachel Santos.