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TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Letter Culture Chair’s Letter BECC Letter Spic-E Board PACN Board Synopsis & Play Order Acting Cast Cast & Crew Committees Traditionalist Eskrima Mindinao Pasigin Pandanggo Sa Ilaw Tinikling Maria Clara Manila Swing Modern Thank You Page Signature Pages Back Cover

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PRESIDENT DARREL VARQUEZ

Good evening and welcome to Cal Poly Pomona Barkada’s 33rd Annual Pilipino American Culture Night. My name is Darrel Varquez, and I am honored to serve as president of Barkada for the 2023-24 term.

Tonight’s show entitled “Tibayan” will take you on a journey; a journey through our world into the fantastical world of Filipino folklore and mythology. One thing that is common throughout this journey is the message to be strong. Tibayan will show you what it means to be strong in moments of peril, to be strong for others, and most importantly, to be strong for yourself.

Now speaking of journey, for you the audience, the world established in PACN 33’s Tibayan will be introduced to you for the first time tonight, but for the cast & crew, the vision of PACN began last summer in the hands of Kaye Oda and Gabriel Oliver. Since that point, PACN 33 has grew and grew to become the 100% student ran production you will see tonight.

Since its founding 43 years ago, Barkada has strived to spread filipino culture all throughout Cal Poly Pomona and its surrounding communities by the basis of our four pillars, Academics, Culture, Athletics and Social, and since it’s beginning, 33 years ago. PACN has been a opportunity for Barkada and other organizations nationwide to share the Filipino and Filipino American culture.

Thank you to all the families and friends in attendance tonight for your constant love and support. Thank you to all the external

organizations in attendance tonight for the continual support in our overarching Fil-Am community. Thank you to all the Barkada Alumni who have paved the way to make it possible for us to keep going. And thank you to all of you again for coming out to our show.

And lastly to the cast and crew of “Tibayan”.

It is easy to use tonight’s showing as a reflection of all the hard work put into this show, but to the cast and crew, I wanted to remind you that PACN is more than just show day; It’s all about the journey.

So as we finally arrive at the end of this journey, let’s give it our all. Live in the moment and take it all in. Thank you for everything you have given to make tonight happen, and I hope that PACN has given to you as much as you have given to it.

Thank you again to everyone who played a part in making tonight’s show possible.

Darrel Varquez, President of 22/23 Executive Board

CULTURE CHAIR KAYE ODA

They are the strong ones and I will always respect them.

PACN has always been a big part of my college experience. It was even the reason I joined Barkada that first year in 2019; participating since PACN 30: Kailangan Kita (I Need You), then to PACN 31: Sonder, last year in PACN 32: Magkita Tayo Muli (Let’s Meet Again), and now in PACN 33: Tibayan.

Having that first year experience when the pandemic hit really sucked. I still remember that day when Magbiga-I Board was talking about the two-week suspension of classes happening around us in that classroom in the CLA; then fast-forward to Bougi-E Board letting the Cast and Crew know we will be doing the same. The days dragging and PACN 30 not being able to stand on that stage even with all the blood, sweat, and tears we went through to put on a quality show. I am eternally grateful to the Bougi-E Board for not giving up and giving us at least a Zoom to Twitch showing of PACN 30. Sila ang matibay at lagi kong rerespetuhin sila.

That second year felt like a fever dream.

“Sonder, the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.” It was profound, and I learned so much about the existence of myself away from the outside world, away from Barkada physically for the first time; it really was a blank period while being so far away from everyone. It was a lonely struggle; an invisible demon we all faced and one I had to defeat.Then that third year, last year, in the Magkita Tayo Muli production felt like the word “nostalgia” to its very essence. Nagkita talaga kaming lahat muli at magkikita kami muli. We all really met again and we will meet again.

I really had no idea how I would even start a letter to you all except for that first line, everything after that appeared like it was waiting to be said. It has really been a wonder to me how I have gotten this far; not in the way of “I don’t know what I’m doing,” but in the way of “I’m amazed with how this year turned out.”

BECC

GABRIEL OLIVER Pilipino American Culture Night (PACN) at its core is a bridge between the Filipino and Filipino-American experience. Growing up Fil-Am I have felt that disconnect and unknowingly yearned for something to fill in that gap. Entering college and discovering that not only was there a whole community of individuals who felt the same, but celebrated its rediscovery through PACNs filled my heart with comfort and culture.

PACNs reignited a spark of Pinoy Pride within me, and every year since my first experience I have wanted to continue carrying on that culture for the generations to come.

PACNs are much more integral than they may seem. The tradition of passing down cultural dances in the Philippines extends far back to pre-colonial times, with so much beautiful history already being lost to Spanish colnization and time. We have done the best we can to teach our Cast & Crew all about the wide diversities of Filipino culture throughout this season. I myself have gained so much treasured knowledge about Filipino culture in the few years of PACNs than the other 20+ years I’ve been alive. It is not only our duty to learn about it, but to be as faithfully accurate to the cultures before us and keep the history alive for years to come.

However, the beauty in PACN is that it branches off to so much more than what it already aims to do. Regardless of your background, if you identify with the Fil-Am culture, if you are curious to learn more about Filipino culture, or simply want to make friends; PACN can bring forth all those curiosities and so much more. I look back on the nights that I spent learning

traditional dances, messing around with friends, and all the people that I thought I never would have been friends with who are now by my side. All of these and so much more have shaped me into who I am today: a proud Filipino-American that only wants to continue carrying on the culture and keeping the history alive for generations to come.

For the production of PACN 33, I would like to thank my Culture Chair, Kaye Oda for always being at my side, my PACN Board, my Barkada Executive Board, the beautiful Cast & Crew who have put so much passion into this project, my parents, and most importantly my brother. To Jophiel, had you not been in this very audience 4 years ago to watch my first PACN, I would not have discovered my passion to carry on the Filipino-American culture to the next generation.

Thank you everyone for coming tonight, and please enjoy PACN 33: Tibayan.

Signed, GabrielOliver

SPIC-E

CJ Banawa Athletics Chair

Darrel Varquez President

Andrea Mae R. Cunanan CLC

Gabriel Oliver BECC

Glen Marc Hasta Vice President

Jadon Alagao External

Jayvin Bakunawa Internal

Julia Patricia Montgomery Media Developer

Katie Mitchell PR

BOARD

Kaycie Ambaan Treasurer

Kaye Oda Culture Chair

Robert Aceret Social Chair

Robechelle Mina Academics Chair

Rommel Alcantara Historian

Zach Angeles Secretary

PACN

Albert Andres Traditionalist

Alex Manzon Herstorian

Darren Manalo Eskrima

Glen Marc Hasta PSP

Andrea Mae. R Cunanan Mindanao & Logistics

Desiree Camacho Manila Swing

Heather Bautista BMC

Angelo Loredo Eskrima

Gabbie Concepcion Maria Clara

Isaiah Pagdanganan Acting Director

Daniel Pasion Rural

Gabriel Oliver BECC

Jayson Pacio Historian

Jophiel Oliver Manila Swing

BOARD JP Quimosing Maria Clara

Kaye Oda Culture Chair

Marjorie Semsem Costumes Designer

Renard Pascual LSD

Kyle Balmonte Rural

Ma Vien Dizon Traditionalist

Riann Galvez Acting Director

Leanna Nguyen Rural

Noah Celis Head Graphic Designer

Riley Sanidad Modern

Liz Woo Costumes Designer

Rei Jairus David Acting Director

Robert Aceret Logistics Director

Whitney Agustin Acting Director

SYNOPSIS Evangeline Peralta Dimaano comes from an ancient line of descendants destined to guard Unang Mundo, the world where monsters and spirits reside in the Philippines. In the face of family turmoil and a rising evil, Eva is now expected to become the next diwata of this sacred realm. Will Eva live up to the legends before her, or will her story be lost to time?

PLAY ORDER ACT 1

ACT 2

Scene 1 - Sa Simula (In The Beginning) Scene 2 - Ng Istoryang Ito (Of This Story) Scene 3 - Bakit (Why) Scene 4 - Ang Aking Kagustuhan (Is What I Want) Scene 5 - Ay Hindi Parehas Sa Ibang Tao (Is Not Same As Others) Scene 6 - Pero Mukhang Makapagsasaya Sa Akin (But It Looks Like It Will Give Me Happiness) Scene 7 - Kailangan Ko Lang Maging Matibay (I Just Have To Be Strong) Scene 8 - Kahit Wala Akong Magawa (Even If I Can’t Do Anything) Scene 9 - Para sa Ating Lahat (For All Of

Scene 1 - Sabi Nila (They Said)

Us)

Scene 2 - Kaya Ko (I Can) Scene 3 - Sumunod Sa Yapak (Follow The Footsteps) Scene 4 - Ng Nakaraan (Of The Past) Scene 5 - Para sa Ngayon (For The Present) Scene 6 - At Ang Aking Pamilya (And My Family Scene 7 - Ay Susuportahan (Will Support) Scene 8 - Ang Aking Mga Desisyon (My Decisions) Scene 9 - At Ang Aking Tadhana (And My Desitiny)

LEAD ROLES Evangeline Peralta Dimaano PLAYED BY Ianna Carreon Eva tries to figure out who she is as a person outside of her mother’s plans. She wants to break out of her mold and follow her own path. She is a kind and loving individual to those she cares about.Very knowledgeable, but humble as well. She has untapped potential that she is unaware of.

Aswang PLAYED BY Jayson Pacio Aswang is a demigod who has lived so long that we don’t know when they came to be. They are a force that continues to try to take over Unang Mundo, but they continue to be hindered by the diwata/anito from each province.

Maya Peralta Dimaano PLAYED BY Samantha McKinnon Maya is the Daughter of Vilma and Mother of Eva. She constantly tries to keep Eva under her wing and protection; her strictness comes from her care and worries for her baby.

Atoy (of the) Peralta PLAYED BY Noah Mendoza Atoy is a mirror of what and who Alfonso used to be like. He is someone who is born into the role of protection. If given the chance, he would probably stay away from conflict. He is a strong person who shoulders more than he should for his age.

SUPPORTING ROLES Dante Dimaano - Gian De Jesus

Levi “Lev” Posadas Di - Zach Angeles

Vilma Posadas Peralta - Rita Galvez

Galang (of the) Peralta - Angelo Loredo

Alfonso (of the) Peralta - JacobVitug

Diwa (of the) Peralta- Yssabelle Valencia

Jess Posadas Di - Roselyn Magbanua

Malaya (of the) Peralta - Dannah Cereno

Tita Joy - Andrea Cunanan

Dan (of the) Peralta - Nathaniel Sebial

Janette Posadas - Rossalee Mina

Andy (of the Peralta - Rommel Alcantra

Jordan Posadas - Christian Josh Diaz

Bryn (of the) Peralta- Asher Castro

Tony Di - Tomas Montero

Minion 1 - Aidan Ancheta

Luzviminda “Lux” Posadas Di - Caroline

Minion 2 - Darren Manalo

Perez

Minion 3 - Riley Sanidad

EXTRAS Master Jed Di - Glen Hasta Willow (of the) Peralta - Julia Montgomery Marguerite (of the) Peralta - Liz Woo

CAST AN Abbie Laurel

Aidan Ancheta

Albert Andres

Alexandra Jaramillo

Alexandra Manzon

Alyssa Arcena

Alyssa-Kayla Marquez

Amy Warthen

Anakin Jhed Colcol

Andre Kudera

Andrea Jamisola Florendo

Andrea Mae R. Cunanan

Angelo Loredo

Anya Ragasa

Asher Mark Castro

Athena Aguilar

Caleb JalaGuinto

Caroline Perez

Cesar Henry De Paula

Christian Josh Diaz

Christie Young-Tayag

CJ Banawa

Claudia Olivar

Cole Andrew Dungca

ND CREW Cyrus Tesoro

Czyrone Agbayani

Daniel Pasion

Dannah Cereno

Darrel Varquez

Darren Alain Pagdonsolan Manalo

Desiree Camacho

Dominic Estrada

Edward Encarnacion

Ethan Bolos

Ethan Karaan

Gabrielle Concepcion

Gian De Jesus

Ianna Carreon

Isaiah Pagdanganan

Jacob Vitug

Jade Nguyen

Jadon Alagao

Jaiden Pajulio

Jalen Chevalier

Jamie Detera

Jamiel Garcia

Jared Mocling

Jayson Herald Pacio

Joaquin DeCastro

John Patrick Sison

Jophiel Oliver

Joseph Cerrillos

JP Quimosing­

Julia Patricia Montgomery

Kalia Rose Castillejo

Katie Mitchell

Kaycie Ambaan

Kaye Reyes

Kyle Camba Balmonte

Kyle Masmela

Larissa Domingo

Leanna Nguyen

Lilyanna Saupan

Liz Woo

Marjorie Semsem

Markus Thomas

Matthew Reyes

Mavien Dizon

Mia Celzo

Mykal Coladilla

Natalie Sarabia

Nathaniel Sebial

Nicholas Martinez

Noah Celis

Noah Mendoza

Paolo Conopio

Rei Jairus Lejarde David

Renard Pascual

Riann Maria Lourdes S. Galvez

Rick Unite

Riley Sanidad

Rita Galvez

Robechelle Mina

Robert Aceret

Robert Lopez

Rommel Alcantara

Roselyn Magbanua

Rossalee Abelgas Mina

Samantha McKinnon

Shane Santos

Theneza Ross Metra

Tomas Montero

Trisha Pare

Tyler “TK” Karaan

Yna Brissel Gatpandan

Yssabelle Paguio Valencia

Zach Angeles

Zoe Lebrilla

Zoe Mae Andal

COMMITTEES PROGRAMS & PROMOTIONS Noah Celis Alex Manzon Jayson Pacio Markus Thomas Asher Marc Castro Roselyn Magbanua Claudia Olivar Anakin Jhed Colcol Gabbie Concpecion Natalie Sarabia Leanna Nguyen Amy Warthen Jaiden Pajulio Matthew Reyes Nicholas Martinez

PROPS, STAGE, & PRODUCTION Glen Marc Hasta Renard Pascual Lilyanna Saupan Derek Jacoby Mia Celzo Rommel Alcantara Anakin Jhed Colcol Abbie Laurel Adrian Gonzalez

P-NOTES Andrea Florendo Darren manalo Gabriel Olver Ianna Carreon Joseph Cerrillos Kaye Reyes Riann Galvez Rita Galvez Robert Aceret Zoe Lebrilla

COSTUMES Kyle Masmela Marjorie Semsem Liz Woo Alyssa-Kayla Marquez Zoe Lebrilla Larissa Domingo Rossalee Abelgas Mina Jaiden Pajulio Rei Jairus David Amy Warthen

BUSINESS & MARKETING Heather Bautista

TRADITIONALIST

MALAKAS AT MAGANDA

The Philippine creation story, Malakas at Maganda, exemplifies the equal powerrelations that existed between men and women prior to Spanish Colonization.

Malakas, strong, and Maganda, beautiful, stepped out of a bamboo shaft and became the first man and woman in the Philippines. In this story, both women and men, Maganda and Malakas, have agency.

DANCED BY Anakin Jhed Colcol, Andrea Mae Cunanan, CJ Banawa, Cole Dungca, Dannah Cereno, Ethan Karaan, Gabrielle Concepcion, Gabriel Oliver, Julia Montgomery, Jadon Alagao, Jalen Chevalier, Jayson Pacio, Katie Mitchell, Kaycie Ambaan, Kaye Cruz Oda, Kyle Masmela, Liz Woo, Markus Thomas, Nathaniel Sebial, Robechelle Mina, Renard Pascual, Robert Aceret, Rommel Alcantara, Trisha Pare, Shane Santos, Zoe Lebrilla, Zachery Angeles

COORDINATED BY

Albert Andres Ma Vien Dizon

ESKRIMA

ESKRIMA

The name “Eskirma” comes from the Spanish word for fencing.

Currently the national martial art of the Philippines, Eskrima was first recorded by the Spaniards in 1521. This martial art is also known as Arnis or Kali, with Kali being the oldest word, deriving from the Southern region of the Philippines from the Cebuano dialect. There are several forms of combat within Eskrima, including the use of sticks, knives, staffs and hand-to-hand combat.

DANCED BY Christie Young-Tayag, Czyrone Agbayani, Dannah Cereno, Dominic Estrada, John Patrick Sison, Kyle Masmela, Liz Woo, Ianna Carreon, Jade Nguyen, Jaiden Pajulio, Jared Mocling, Joaquin DeCastro, Markus Thomas, Tomas Montero, Nathaniel Sebial, Nicholas Martinez,Yssabelle Valencia

COORDINATED BY

Darren Manalo Angelo Loredo

MINDINAO

SAGAYAN

Themed to war, Sagayan originated in Miranao.

Performers are warriors who carry elaborate shields in one hand, and a sword (kampilan) in the other. This dance involves various movements representative of a warrior ready to defend their master in battle. On this occasion, this dance is performed before a celebration or gathering to drive away evil spirits (tunong) and to welcome good fortunes or omen.

DANCED BY CJ Banawa, Ianna Carreon, Jaiden Pajulio, Joseph Cerrillos, Matthew Reyes, Nathaniel Sebial, Robert Aceret, Rommel Alcantara, Rossalee Mina, Mykal Coladilla

COORDINATED BY

Andrea Mae R. Cunanan

RURAL

PASIGIN

Pasigin is a dance that originates from Capiz. It is named after the net, pasigin, which is used to catch the fish. In Capiz, the net is called sibot.

The movements exhibited by the dancers mimick movements of fishermen scooping their nets as they try to catch fish. Along with the swiping motions of their nets, the footwork of the fishermen are intricate, modeling the ways in which they move through the water. The dancers representing the fish are fluid and graceful. The overall tone of the dance is playful and friendly.

DANCED BY Andre Kudera, Asher Castro, Alexandra Jaramillo, Alyssa Arcena, Caleb Jala-Guinto, Christie Young-Tayag, Cesar De Paula, Christian Josh Diaz, Czyrone Agbayani, Jade Nguyen, Jamie Detera, Kalia Rose Castillejo, Jayson Pacio, Joseph Cerrillos, Leanna Nguyen, Renard Pascual, Natalie Sarabia, Samantha McKinnon

COORDINATED BY

Daniel Pasion Leanna Nguyen Kyle Balmonte

RURAL

PANDANGGO SA ILAW

This dance of grace and balance comes from the Lubang Island, Mindoro in the Visayas region.

“Pandanggo” is derived from the Spanish dance “fandango”, which is characterized by lively steps and clapping in rhythm. This particular andanggo that we are performing for you tonight involves the presence of three lights balanced on the head and each hand by every dancer.

DANCED BY Christian Josh Diaz, Alyssa Arcena, Athena Aguilar, Darren Manalo, Ethan Karaan, Caroline Perez, Jayson Pacio, Christie Young-Tayag, Jophiel Oliver, Claudia Olivar, Kyle Balmonte, Desiree Camacho, Markus Thomas, Ianna Carreon, Noah Celis, Julia Patricia Montgomery, Renard Pascual, Kaye Reyes, Rick Unite, Robechelle Mina, Tyler Karaan, Theneza Metra

RURAL

TINIKLING

Tinikling is regarded as the National Dance of the Philippines, being recognized as a Filipino symbol around the world.

This dance, which uses bamboo poles which close in rhythm, originated on the Visayan island of Leyte. Dancers imitate the movement of the tikling bird, which walks between grass stems and branches, while also dodging traps on rice plantations.

DANCED BY Aidan Ancheta, Alex Jaramillo, Alyssa Arcena, Athena Aguilar, Cole Dungca, Darren Manalo, Caroline Perez, Claudia Olivar, Ethan Bolos, Jamiel Garcia, Jophiel Oliver, Desiree Camacho, Markus Thomas, Roselyn Magbuana, Tyler Karaan, Trisha Pare

MARIA CLARA

CARIÑOSA

This flirtation dance is known throughout the Philippines.

Carinosa means affectionate, lovable, or amiable. With a fan and a handkerchief, the dancers go through hideand-seek movements and other flirting acts expressing tender feelings for one another. There are many versions of this dance but the hideand-seek movements are common in all.

DANCED BY Asher Castro, Alyssa Arcena, Darrel Varquez, Anya Ragasa, Gian De Jesus, Christie Young-Tayag, Jacob Vitug, Katie Mitchell, John Patrick Sison, Riann Galvez, Joseph Cerrillos, Rita Galvez, Rick Unite, Robechelle Mina, Robert Lopez,Yna Brissel Gatpandan, Shane Santos,Yssabelle Valencia, Tyler Karaan, Zoe Mae Andal, Zachery Angeles, Zoe Lebrilla

COORDINATED BY

Gabrielle Concepcion JP Quimosing

MANILA SWING

MANILA SWING Swing originated from Harlem, New York in the 1920’s and 30’s.

Manila Swing utilizes the East Coast style of swing, bringing themes such as celebration, love stories and improvisation.

Origins Pilipino Music (OPM) and disco music selections are mainly used when performing this dance.

DANCED BY Andre Kudera, Anya Ragasa, Asher Castro, Christie Young-Tayag, Cesar De Paula, Gabrielle Ann Concepcion, Christian Josh Diaz, Jamie Detera, Ethan Karaan, Julia Patricia Montgomery, Jadon Alagao, Kalia Rose Castillejo, Jayson Pacio, Kaycie Ambaan, John Patrick Sison, Kaye Reyes, Mykal Coladilla, Liz Woo, Noah Celis, Robechelle Mina, Renard Pascual,Yna Brissel Gatpandan, Rick Unite,Yssabelle Valencia, Robert Lopez, Zoe Mae Andal, Shane Santos, Zoe Lebrilla

COORDINATED BY

Jophiel Oliver Desiree Camacho

MODERN

MODERN

The Philippines has been influenced by hip-hop due to the presence of the United States. With the US maintaining a military presence in the Philippines until the late 1990’s, the popularity of hip-hop spread amongst Filipinos via the American soldiers stationed there. Break dancing rose to prominence in the early 1980’s, especially in Manila where people danced in parks and other public places as a form of self expression. Modern dancing has become so widespread that dance groups, such as the Jabbawockeez (who were composed of all Filipino dancers), gained national recognition in the US.

DANCED BY Aidan Ancheta, Caleb Jala-Guinto, Caroline Perez, Christian Josh Diaz, Claudia Olivar, Edward Encarnacion, Ethan Bolos, Ethan Karaan, Gabrielle Ann Concepcion, Jalen Chevalier, Julia Patricia, Kalia Rose Castillejo, Kaye Reyes, Noah Mendoza, Renard Pascual, Robert Aceret, Roselyn Magbanua, Rossalee Mina, Tyler Karaan

COORDINATED BY

Riley Sanidad

THANK FRO CAST &

K YOU OM & CREW

Salamat, thank you!