Central Philippine University Republic

The Central Philippine University Republic (CPUR), often referred to as CPU Republic, is the student government of Central Philippine University in Iloilo City. It was established in 1906, a year after Jaro Industrial School (the forerunner of Central Philippine University) was established, and is the oldest student governing body (council) in South East Asia.[1] CPU Republic is modeled on the Federal government of the United States and consists of three branches: executive, legislative and judicial.

The Stuart Hall, named after the late President of the University, Harland F. Stuart, houses the Student Service Enterprise at the ground floor and the CPU Republic at the top floor.

Recently, the council adopted a parliamentary form of legislature still composed of senators and representatives.

References
  1. National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
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