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L a y a a t D i w a

C v S U H i s t o r i c a l B a c k g r o u n d

This brass artwork carries the University’s seals
of TRUTH, EXCELLENCE and SERVICE. There are five
basic elements in the artwork together with the
symbolic figures and meanings. The unchained female
figure, holding a book, represents the empowered
Filipino woman. She is today’s contemporary woman –
a mother, a nurturer, an educator, and a servant to
humanity. She is also beauty personified.
The male figure with a pen and a torch
represents the dignified Filipino father. He is being
shown as strong, prominent, dignified and excellent in
his field of endeavor besides being portrayed as a true
searcher of truth. The flame of the torch carries the
letters CvSU for Cavite State University – serving is the
guiding light of his noble quest. The interlocked arms of
the man and woman signifies unity of purpose and
direction.
The child figure with a dove, in a dynamic pose
standing on top of the pillar, represents the youth in
general and recognized as the proverbial hope of the
future that needs molding and nurturing. The dove
being reached out by the child symbolizes peace and
freedom.

The central pillar symbolizes growth and development. It represents humanity’s common
aspiration for an improved quality of life – a kind of development with equity and harmony. It is
ever growing, ever aiming higher but always deeply rooted in history.
The entire artwork is mounted on CvSU logo-shaped base to serve as a fitting reminder to
the entire CvSU community of its great responsibility to remain faithful to the University’s vision
and mission and to hold sacred its tenets of TRUTH, EXCELLENCE, and SERVICE.
“Laya at Diwa” is a creation of the Castrillos’ of Imus, Cavite led and supervised by Jonnel
P. Castrillo. It was inaugurated on December 15, 2006 by Hon. Senator Edgardo J. Angara on the
occassion of the University’s centenary celebration.

U n i v e r s i t y V i s i o n U n i v e r s i t y M i s s i o n

The Premier University in Cavite State University shall provide
historic Cavite recognized excellent, equitable, and relevant

for excellence in the educational opportunities in the arts,
development of globally sciences and technology through quality

competitive and morally instruction and responsive research and
upright individuals. development activities.
It shall produce professional, skilled and

morally upright individuals for global
competitiveness.