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
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.
CULTURE CHAIR KAYE ODA
They are the strong ones and I will always respect them.
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
Jayvin Bakunawa Internal
Julia Patricia Montgomery Media Developer
Katie Mitchell PR
Gabriel Oliver BECC
Glen Marc Hasta Vice President
Jadon Alagao External
CJ Banawa Athletics Chair
Darrel Varquez President
Andrea Mae R. Cunanan CLC
BOARD
Robechelle Mina Academics Chair
Rommel
Alcantara Historian
Zach Angeles Secretary
Kaycie Ambaan Treasurer
Kaye Oda Culture Chair
Robert Aceret Social Chair
Albert Andres Traditionalist Alex Manzon Herstorian
Darren Manalo Eskrima
Glen Marc Hasta PSP
Andrea Mae. R Cunanan Mindanao & Logistics
Angelo Loredo Eskrima
Daniel Pasion Rural
Desiree Camacho Manila Swing Gabbie Concepcion
Heather Bautista BMC
Gabriel Oliver BECC
Maria Clara
Isaiah Pagdanganan Acting Director
Jayson Pacio Historian
Jophiel Oliver Manila Swing
BOARD
JP Quimosing
Maria Clara
Kyle Balmonte Rural
Marjorie Semsem Costumes Designer
Renard Pascual LSD
Ma Vien Dizon Traditionalist
Riann Galvez Acting Director
Leanna Nguyen Rural Liz Woo Costumes Designer
Noah Celis Head Graphic Designer
Riley Sanidad Modern
Rei Jairus David Acting Director
Robert Aceret Logistics Director
Whitney Agustin Acting Director
Kaye Oda Culture Chair
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 Us)
Scene 1 - Sabi Nila (They Said)
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
Vilma Posadas Peralta - Rita Galvez
Alfonso (of the) Peralta - JacobVitug
Jess Posadas Di - Roselyn Magbanua
Tita Joy - Andrea Cunanan
Janette Posadas - Rossalee Mina
Jordan Posadas - Christian Josh Diaz
Tony Di - Tomas Montero
Luzviminda “Lux” Posadas Di - Caroline Perez
Levi “Lev” Posadas Di - Zach Angeles
Galang (of the) Peralta - Angelo Loredo
Diwa (of the) Peralta- Yssabelle Valencia
Malaya (of the) Peralta - Dannah Cereno
Dan (of the) Peralta - Nathaniel Sebial
Andy (of the Peralta - Rommel Alcantra
Bryn (of the) Peralta- Asher Castro
Minion 1 - Aidan Ancheta
Minion 2 - Darren Manalo
Minion 3 - Riley Sanidad
EXTRAS
Master Jed Di - Glen Hasta
Willow (of the) Peralta - Julia Montgomery
Marguerite (of the) Peralta - Liz Woo
CAST AND
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
AND CREW
Cyrus Tesoro Czyrone Agbayani
Desiree Camacho
Dominic Estrada
Edward Encarnacion
Daniel Pasion
Dannah Cereno Darrel Varquez
Darren Alain Pagdonsolan Manalo
Ethan Bolos Ethan Karaan
Gian De Jesus Ianna Carreon
Isaiah Pagdanganan
Jacob Vitug Jade Nguyen
Jadon Alagao
Jaiden Pajulio
Jalen Chevalier
Jamie Detera
Gabrielle Concepcion
Jamiel Garcia
Jared Mocling Jayson Herald Pacio
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
Joaquin DeCastro
Nicholas Martinez Noah Celis Noah Mendoza
Riann Maria Lourdes S. Galvez
Rick Unite Riley Sanidad
Robert Lopez Rommel Alcantara
Magbanua
Paolo Conopio
Rei Jairus Lejarde David
Renard Pascual
Rita Galvez
Robechelle Mina
Robert Aceret
Roselyn
Rossalee Abelgas Mina
Samantha McKinnon
Shane Santos
Theneza Ross Metra Tomas Montero
Trisha Pare
Tyler “TK” Karaan
Yna Brissel Gatpandan
Yssabelle Paguio Valencia
Zoe Lebrilla Zoe Mae Andal Zach Angeles
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tinikling is regarded as the National Dance of the Philippines, being recognized as a Filipino symbol around the world.
TINIKLING
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
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
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
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 FROM CAST &
THANK YOU FROM & CREW
Salamat, thank you!