PACN 31 Sonder

cal poly pomona barkada presents | pacn 31

sonder april 23rd 2021

Contents A Letter From Our President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A Letter From Our Culture Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A Letter From Our BECC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A Letter From Our Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Infinit-e Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Show Itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lead Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Supporting Roles + Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .11 Cast & Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16 Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pilipino Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Barkada Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Maria Clara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Eskrima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Mindanao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 Rural. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Modern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

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A Letter From Our President Kumusta na ka Barkada? Ing lagyu ku Justin Angeles, President of Cal Poly Pomona Barkada.

Mayap a bengi and welcome to Cal Poly Pomona Barkada’s 31st annual Pilipino-American Culture Night.

I had the pleasure to work with Barkada’s 2020-2021 executive board, Infinit-E Board.

Tonight’s show entitled “Sonder” is entirely student-run production led by Alex Manzon, Infinit-E’s Culture Chair, and Albert Andres, Infinit-E’s Barkada Entertainment Company Coordinator.

These board members have worked restlessly all summer, dedicated nights of virtual practice, have given Barkada members everlasting memories, and most importantly have carried the spirit of Barkada in within the harsh realities of the pandemic. Being able to witness Alex and Albert become the leaders of Barkada has been a joy to see. They have grown so much over the past months. I could never have been more humble and proud to be a part of their production.

For the cast and crew of PACN, I want to acknowledge their perseverance and dedication to tonight’s show. I would have never imagined that so many people would join Barkada in a pandemic. Tonight’s show would not have been possible without all the members present here. Barkada would not exist without our members. Thank you for giving Infint-E Board a reason to wake up every morning and give it our all. Our members have inspired and lifted up our souls during these dark times. Tonight is the day that our members show you their passion for Barkada. Cherish this moment till infinity and beyond.

This show carries a special meaning. Sonder touches on the realization that everyone has a story, a life as vivid and complex as your own. Barkada has so many amazing individuals in our organization.

Sometimes it makes you wonder what they are thinking. What are their names? What are they going through? What made them smile today? What is the biggest thing they have overcome? What are their values? What are their stories? Tonight, we show you their stories. We show you Barkada.

As Infint-E’s President, I wanted to give a voice for our members to tell their stories, to live their lives to the fullest, to belong. Most importantly, I wanted them to experience the infinite love and realize the infinite possibilities they had in a pandemic. This year has not been a curse, it has been a blessing in disguise because I am so grateful to have met everyone here tonight. I have always imagined Barkada to be the type of organization that tells its members that it is good to be alive. After working with Infinit-E Board, PACN Board, and our general members, it made me realize that it always has been.

Thank you to all the alumni for your guidance throughout the process this year. Thank you Infint-E Board for accepting me and all my flaws. Thank you to my Barkada family for being there when times felt lonely. Thank you to the members who have carried on the flames of Barkada. Thank you Alex and Albert for making all of this possible. I hope you enjoy the show.

Justin Angeles

Dakal a Salamat.

Justin Gabriel Guevarra Angeles CPP Barkada President 2020-2021

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A Letter From Our Culture Chair I’d never thought I’d be in the first few pages of the PACN program.. Welcome Friends & Family to Cal Poly Pomona Barkada’s 31st Pilipinx Annual Culture Night! ‘Sonder’ has been a year in the making, and it’s finally here!

This story is about Rey, after both his parents passed, he shut himself out from his siblings and ex-highschool sweetheart and moved away for a more successful life. He then returns back home for the holidays and is forced to face the untied ends of family & love. Will he ever solve the problems with his ego in the way?

To PACN Board, you are all amazing and thank you for sticking with us since the summer and making this show possible. To Glen, I appreciate you so much! Thank you for helping me throughout it all and holdin me down. To my family, love you. To Albert, personally I think we’re probably the most foul BECC & Culture Chair combo, but I wouldn’t wanna lead PACN with anyone else, thank you for everything and more! You are such a great person to bounce ideas off of and here we are.

Alexandra Manzon

To Kyle Pat, I’m so glad how close we got within the short amount of time we’ve known each other, thank you for being so hardworking and bringing my vision to life. To Infinit-E Board, we really took on a whole Barkada year online, thank you for the late night talks, the venting and all the hard work you all put in to make this year unforgettable, love you forever.

After knowing that this year was entirely virtual, that only further motivated me to help bring this PACN to life. This show would literally would not have happened at all without our members, you all really saw the vision with us and said ‘lets go’. It was a very difficult year for many of us, I can’t say it was ever easy. There were many doubts about this show happening at all, we thought it would be a regular twitch stream a month before the showing, but the thing that really kept us going was the spirit Barkada still had even in an online setting. We appreciate every one of you for supporting and keeping that PACN flame alive. And to the Infinit-e babies, never stop trying new things and stepping out of your comfort zone, jobs not finished. See you next year.

To the one reading this, this show is dedicated to you. Appreciate how far you have come, despite everything that has happened this year, you are still here and pushing forward! Through the literal ups and downs of this year, I really am going to miss everything, it was truly unforgettable.

With love, Alexandra Manzon Culture Chair 2020-2021

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A Letter From Our BECC Hello everyone, and welcome to Cal Poly Pomona Barkada’s 31st Annual Pilipino American Culture Night.

My name is Albert Leandro Andres, and it has been my pleasure to serve as your Barkada Entertainment Company Coordinator for this past year.

Albert Andres

PACN has this innate ability to bring people together.

No matter the situation, and no matter how far apart everyone is, our culture always keeps us together. All of my doubts and fears that had been building up throughout the year soon turned into determination.

The determination to make this year’s PACN as special as possible for our members, and show them why we do this. Although this season has been a bit unorthodox in how we usually run things, it’s been a joy to see our cast and crew still enjoying themselves, still growing together, and still feeling everything one feels during their first PACN. Culture and tradition span far beyond any distance between any group of people, and I believe PACN 31 is a perfect example of that.

With this being said, I would like to thank our PACN 31 Cast and Crew for sticking through with us until the end. We know it’s been different and perhaps not what you expected, but if it weren’t for everyone’s willingness to practice virtually and still put in as much effort as in person practices would take, we literally wouldn’t have a show. That church parking lot would be empty, our coordinators would have coordinated for nothing, Alex and I would have nothing to show, and PACN would be dead. So just know that every single one of you made this production worth it. You all made this happen, not us.

I would also like to thank my partner throughout all of this, your Culture Chair Alex Manzon.

Look man, I don’t know what I would have done if you weren’t our Culture Chair this year. We’ve pretty much been on the same wavelength even all the way back when we first told each other we were running. Since then, we’ve been through a lot of ups and downs while working on this show.

Through all our planning in the summer, to venue troubles, to our PACN showcase transitions, to costume troubles, and finally to tonight, I’m glad that it was you and I that had to plan and execute a PACN in a fully online setting.

Some final thank you’s to wrap this up: Thank you to our Historian Kyle Libramonte. You were 100% probably the most important board member for this entire operation. I know earlier I said there wouldn’t be a show without the cast, but like there a c t u a l l y wouldn’t be a show without your filming and editing. Thank you to my kuya Kyle, my adings Darrel, Matt, and Shawney, and the rest of Duck Line for supporting me throughout this year. Shoutout to my day 1 Barkada monkeys Ryan, Robert, JP, Raven, and Michael. Thank you to my girlfriend Alexa, for constantly loving and supporting everything I do. Thank you to all of my dance coordinators this year for staying with us and working hard despite the circumstances. Shoutout to Barkada Band. Shoutout to Infinit-E Board and the Infinit-E babies, I love y’all. And finally, thank you to Barkada, and anyone that I’ve met through this club. Whether or not you know it, you’ve impacted me in the best possible ways, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without each and every one of you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help lead this club.

Your Infinit-E Board BECC, Albert Andres

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A Letter From Our Historian Hey y’all!

Dear Infinit-E Babies and Barkada, It really has been a tough year and not meeting some of you is pretty sad now that I’m leaving but I will come back and visit to make sure all those online conversations and late night movie sessions made you guys closer as a club and as friends. Before I get too sappy and do all my dear somebody’s, I just want to let the entire club know how thankful I am for you all for accepting me into a new family. Although I have only been here for 2 years, I can trust some of the people I met in this club with my life. I appreciate y’all for allowing me to experience on campus-life and all that good stuff that comes from an amazing org.

Dear Infinit-E Board, Through all the nights we all talked about the what if’s and all the what are we going to do, we finally made it through. I would have not done this journey with anyone else but the 12 people who stand by me. For each and everyone of you, I hope that you strive for greatness and only the best for yourselves because you deserve the universe and infinity. Promise that once I get a house we all finna turn up NO CAP, but yes, I love each and everyone one of you guys so much and I appreciate the bonds we’ve formed and the memories we’ve created.

Dear Kuya Coby, Twin Josh, Alex, Justin, and Blaine and the </3er’s, I am sad that we didn’t get to do our usual fam hangouts and dinners but I know we’ll eventually end up in the same house one day doing sum dum shiiiii.

Love and miss all of y’all. Thank you for being my people Alex, Justin, and Blaine. The company you have provided made me realize that even though I’ve experienced a good amount of life, there is still so much to do. Thank you for all the memories and talks we’ve had. Love y’all sm <3 To my Kuya, even though you’re younger than me and everything, I really do look up to you as a mentor.

I appreciate all the late night talks and the long drives and letting twin and I basically live at your house for an entire year. Twin, thanks for being a clown when I needed it most and going to Disney and all those good memories, I can’t wait til you make bank and walk safely on the streets ;) Dear Ading Kayley, Riley, and Tamara, Hello adings, i love each and every one of you and your kuya is leaving you ahaaaaaa but i cannot wait to see what each of you do in your future, y’all are some of the kindest people I’ve met and the energy y’all provide in a room is necessary in every circumstance. You all radiate such good energy and are good people and I love that y’all are my adings :’) I can’t wait to see what unfolds for each of you.

Kyle Patrick Libramonte

Love y’all Barkada, cannot wait to see what the club will look like in a couple of years.

Kyle Patrick Libramonte CPP Barkada Historian 2020-2021

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P r e s i d e n t A c a d e m i c s

C h a i r

V i c e

Justin Angeles C u l t u r e

C h a i r

A t h l e t i c s

Jane Gonzales

S e c r e t a r y

Alexandra Angelie Manzon

S o c i a l

Kyle Benedict Go

Kyle Camba Balmonte T r e a s u r e r

P r e s i d e n t C h a i r Kayley Marie Ong B E C C

Glen Marc Hasta I n t e r n a l

C h a i r

Albert Leandro Andres

Darrel Jude Varquez Justin Paredes-Sison P u b l i c

R e l a t i o n s

E x t e r n a l Patricia Anne Babia

H i s t o r i a n Ma Vien Dizon

Kyle Patrick Libramonte

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Synopsis Rey has experienced a lot of loss in his life. Uneager to return home and face his feelings, he is met with untied ends of love, friendship and family. What will he do differently this time around to get it right?

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Show Itinerary beginning: Announcements from President, BECC, and Culture Chair BARKADA BAND - Live START movie PNOTES – National Anthem & Filipino Anthem ACT 1 Scene 1 - “sonder” Scene 2 - “time” Scene 3 - “the worlds so small til it ain’t” Scene 4 - “saturn”

MARIA CLARA - Sinakiki Scene 5 - “this photograph” Scene 6 - “somewhere only we know” Scene 7 - “reel it in” Scene 8 - “be like you” Scene 9 - “another lifetime”

PNOTES singing Unsaid Emily Scene 10 - “rude awakening” Scene 11 - “honesty”

MINDANAO SUA KU SUA Scene 12 - “crossing point” Scene 13 - “you remind me” Scene 14 - “last christmas”

SENIOR SLIDESHOW BYE

ACT 2 BARKADA BAND - Live MODERN Scene 1 - “loose” Scene 2 - “down bad” Scene 3 - “can’t say” PNOTES – Hopelessly Devoted to You Scene 4 - “strawberry skies” Scene 5 - “free fallin’” RURAL - Bulaklakan Scene 6 - “antonio’s room” Scene 7 - “times we had” ESKRIMA Scene 8 - “don’t shoot up the party” Scene 9 - “drift” Scene 10 - “godspeed” Scene 11 - “dissolve” Scene 12 - “breathin” Scene 13 - “nothing lasts forever” TINIKLING BARKADA BAND - Live

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Lead Roles Rey Santos

Isaac Haynes

The 3rd eldest of his siblings. Rey is often oblivious of the things around him and usually puts himself first. He doesn’t confront his problems and rather runs away from it and his feelings.

Maria Vergara

Maria is Rey’s old flame part of his past (ex-girlfriend). A very caring, loving person. She puts others that she cares about in front of herself especially Rey. Whitney Agustin

Antonio Santos

The youngest sibling who often masks his emotions with jokes and laughter.

Darrel Varquez

Miguel Santos

Renard Pascual

Miguel is the eldest brother of the bunch.

He is a hardworking figure as he replaces their dad as the father figure. He is more on the quiet side as he works in silence just trying to support the family.

Diane Santos

She is their only sister and is the second eldest. Diane is the glue that keeps the siblings together and works hard to keep family traditions going

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Andrea Mae Cunanan

Supporting Roles

Alexandra Manzon as Jade

Robert Lopez as Gangster #1

Jayson Pacio as Aiden

Glen Marc Hasta as Master Jed

Riley Sanidad as Gangster #2

Josh Regal as Noah Fence

Jophiel Oliver as Gangster #3

Extras: Yssabelle Valencia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girl on Facetime Kristin De Guzman . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Justin Paredes-Sison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angsty Matthew Jane Gonzales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tita #1 Edward Encarnacion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cousin #1 Nathan Angelo Loredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cousin #2 Albert Andres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly the Uber Driver

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Danielle Makilin g

Andrea Mae Cunana n

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Chloe Abenoja

Alyssa K ayla Marque z

Caelyn Oei

Alexand ra Principe

Ben Villa

Alexand ra Manzon

Athena Aguilar

Alexa G race Anselm ent Ordo nez

Angelica Rivera

Albert Andres

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Cast & Cre

Genshel Naguiat

Erik Venegas

Isaiah Pagdang anan

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Isaiah Baltaza r

Gabriell e Concepc ion

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Edward Encarna cio

Isaac Haynes

Gabriel Oliver

Drake Fan

Holly M ari Bernard e ino

Frenche sca De La Pe na

Desiree Camach o

Glen Hasta

Frances ca Marton e

Darren Manalo

Gillen Flororit a

Ethan Fransis co

Darrel Varquez

Kristin Deguzm an

Justin Paredes -Sison

Jophiel Oliver

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Kayley Ong

Justin Angeles

Jonatha n Shone

Kaye Oda

Juliann a Verdugo

Jayson Pacio

Katrina Gazmen

Julia Montgo mery

Jay Mendiol a

Kaila Ganzon

JP Quimosi ng

Jane Gonzale s

Justine Bagongh asa

Joshua Regal

Jalen Chevalie r

Terence Elkin

Patricia Anne Babia

Ma Vien Dizon

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Robert Lopez

Nathan Angelo Loredo

Leanna Nguyen

Robert Aceret

Nais Abegun de

Leanna Gan

Robeche lle Mina

Matthew Salvado r

Kyle Libramo nte

Riley Sanidad

Martin Luciano

Kyle Go

Renard Pascual

Marjori e Semsem

Kyle Camba B almonte

Yssabel le Valencia

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Ynna Ca William Go Whitney Agustin

Zoe Lebrilla

Verenna Denina

Zachary Furtado

Tyler De Jesu s

Committtees Business & Marketing Holly Bernadino Joshua Regal Katrina Guzman Erik Venegas Jane Gonzales

Renard Pascual Matt Salvador Francesca Martone Angelica Rivera

Programs & Promotions Julianna Verdugo Leanna Gan Kaila Ganzon Alyssa Kayla Marquez Edward Encarnacion Jophiel Oliver

Athena Aguilar Jalen Chevalier Jayson Pacio Joshua Regal Holly Bernadino Patricia Babia

Camera Crew Kyle Patrick Libramonte Jophiel Oliver Gabriel Oliver

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A R A L C

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Athena Aguilar

Alyssa Kayla Marquez Athena Aguilar Gabrielle Conception Isaac Haynes Jay Mendiola Marjorie Semsem Riley Sanidad Desiress Camacho

Jayson Pacio Jophiel Oliver Robert Lopez Ynna Cate Yssabelle Valencia Leanna Nguyen Nathan Maulino Riley Sanidad

The María Clara Suite showcases the Spanish influence in dance, music, dress, and societal customs throughout the Philippine Islands. Its name comes from the legendary character, María Clara, in José Rizal’s novel, Noli Me Tángere. This character symbolizes the grace and beauty of Filipina women.

The dance for this year’s suite is called Sinakiki, and it originates fagorom the Rapu-Rapu island in Albay, Philippines. This dance imitates the actions of a male rooster courting his lovely mate. It is a very fun and flirtatious dance that is often performed during the island’s lively fiestas.

Justine Bagonghasa

JP Quimosing

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Eskrima, also known as Arnis or Kali, is the national sport and martial art of the Phillppines. The martial art involves fighting with sticks, knives, bladed weapons, and even unarmed combat. The art evolved during the Spanish occupation, as technique was passed down in secret, and often disguised as dances.

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Coordinated by Alexandra Manzon & Robert Aceret

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Andrea Mindanao, the Philippines’ southernmost island, is the country’s cultural melting pot. It houses influences from Spain, China, Indonesia, and the Middle East. Although Mindanao carries a strong flavor from other lands, there are people who have lived there before it became a breeding ground of foreign trade. Tribes such as the T’boli, Bilaan, Manobo, Bagobo, and other groups inhabit the vast regions of Mindanao. Like their Northern Luzon counterparts, these groups honor their gods for the fruits and trials of daily life. What distinguishes them from other tribes in the Philippines is their intricate craftsmanship in metal, clothing, and jewelry. These tribes pride themselves in their concept of beauty and are known for creating colorful sets of jewelry and clothing out of dyed pineapple and banana fibers with are showcased in their traditional dances.

Justin “Sua Ku Sua”, or “My Pomelo Tree” is a dance that reflects the gentleness of the sua’s leaves, attractive fruits, and slender body to that of a lady. It is a courtship danced performed by couples with the use of fans. The Tausug people of Jolo, Sulu (where the dance originates) depended on pomelo fruits for their livelihood, which inspired them to make this dance.

Andrea Mae Cunanan

Justin Paredes-Sison The Muslims in the Philippines, were able to resist Spanish conquest. They preserved the Islamic lifestyle that differs from the majority of the Philippine population. The dances are characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the influence of Arabian and Indo-Malaysian cultures.

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Julia Montegomery

Jayson Pacio

Frenchesca Dela Pena Danielle Makiling

Holly Marie Bernardino

Caelyn Oei

Alyssa Kayla Marquez Marjorie Semsem

Jalen Chevalier

Robechelle Mina

William Go

Genshel Amber Naguiat

Nathan Angelo Loredo

Jonathan Shone

Renard Pascual

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“Bulaklakan” translates to “flowering plants” in Tagalog and originates from the Filipino town of Bulacan, a region known for its abundance of flora. The dance is traditionally performed during the month of May, when flowers bloom aplenty, and in honor of the Santa Cruz de Mayo, a Roman Catholic holiday dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Young girls would sway back and fourth with flower garlands overhead to celebrate the occasion. The traditional costume consists of a woman’s barong tagalog, a long, flowy skirt and many floral accents. Many of the fabrics are light and colorful and are homemade, hence the flower arch being constructed out of flowers and bamboo.

Coordinated by Verenna Denina Terence Elkin Isaiah Baltazar

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Verenna Denina

Isaiah Baltazar

Terence Elkin

This dance originates from Leyte on the Visayan Islands during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines. The name tinikling came from the long-legged bird called the tikling. Tinikling is meant to imitate the movements of the bird as it avoids bamboo traps set by Filipino farmers on rice fields. One legend has it that locals were ordered to stand in between bamboo poles that were clapped together as punishment for working too slowly or disobeying orders. Filipino natives would react by jumping when the bamboo poles were about to be clapped.

Ynna Cate

Frenchesca Dela Pena

Andrea Mae Cunanan

Issac Haynes

Nathan Angelo Loredo

Jayson Pacio

Leanna Nguyen

Isaiah Pagdanganan

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Modern The modern suite is known to be a vehicle of expression for current and contempory themes. This set focuses on representing throwback R&B music through modern day hip hop choreography.

Coordinated by: Ma Vien Dizon

& Sir Tyler De Jesus

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Leanna Nguyen

Riley Sanidad

Desiree Camacho

Yssabelle Valencia

Nathan Maulino

Isaiah Pagdanganan

Matthew Salvador

Caelyn Oei

Jalen Chavalier

Julianna Verdugo

Jane Gonzales

Ynna Cate

Jayson Pacio

Isaac Haynes

Jay Mendiola

Genshel Naguiat