PACN XXXIII - Tibayan Program Presented By CPP Barkada

April 23rd, 2023

PYLUSD Performing Arts Center

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 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

CULTURE CHAIR KAYE

ODA

Zoom to Twitch showing of PACN 30. Sila ang matibay at lagi kong rerespetuhin sila. 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

SPIC-E

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

Glen Marc Hasta PSP

Heather Bautista BMC

Isaiah Pagdanganan Acting Director

Jophiel Oliver Manila Swing JP Quimosing Maria Clara

Darren Manalo Eskrima Desiree Camacho Manila Swing

Gabbie Concepcion Maria Clara

Gabriel Oliver BECC

Albert Andres Traditionalist Alex Manzon Herstorian

Andrea Mae. R Cunanan Mindanao

Angelo Loredo Eskrima

Daniel Pasion Rural

Jayson Pacio Historian

BOARD

Marjorie Semsem

Costumes Designer

Ma Vien Dizon Traditionalist

Noah Celis Head Graphic Designer

Rei Jairus David Acting Director

Renard Pascual LSD

Kaye Oda Culture Chair

Kyle Balmonte Rural

Leanna Nguyen Rural Liz Woo

Costumes Designer

Riann Galvez Acting Director Riley Sanidad Modern

Robert Aceret Logistics Director Whitney Agustin Acting Director

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?

SYNOPSIS 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.

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.

Aswang

Dante Dimaano - Gian De Jesus

Vilma Posadas Peralta - Rita Galvez

Alfonso (of the) Peralta - JacobVitug

Jess Posadas Di - Roselyn Magbanua

Marguertie - Liz Woo

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- YssabelleValencia

Malaya (of the) Peralta - DannahCereno

Dan (of the) Peralta - Nathaniel Sebial

Andy (of the Peralta - Rommel Alcantra

Bryan (of the) Peralta- Asher Castro

Minion 1 - Aidan Ancheta

Minion 2 - Darren Manalo

Minion 3 - Riley Sanidad

SUPPORTING ROLES EXTRAS

Master Jed Di - Glen Hasta

Tita Joy - Andrea Cunanan

Willow (of the) Peralta - Julia Montgomery

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

Daniel Pasion Dannah Cereno

Darrel Varquez

Darren Alain Pagdonsolan Manalo

Desiree Camacho Dominic Estrada

Edward Encarnacion

Ethan Bolos

Ethan Karaan Gian De Jesus

Ianna Carreon Isaiah Pagdanganan

Jacob Vitug Jade Nguyen Jadon Alagao Jaiden Pajulio

Jalen Chevalier Jamie Detera

Jamiel Garcia Jared Mocling Jayson Herlad 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 Magbunua

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

COSTUMES

Kyle Masmela

Alyssa-Kayla Marquez

Zoe Lebrilla

Larissa Domingo

Rossalee Abelgas Mina

Jaiden Pajulio

Rei Jairus David

Amy Warthen

BUSINESS & MARKETING

Heather Bautista

MALAKAS AT MAGANDA

Themed to war, Sagayan originated in Miranao. Performers are warriros who carry elaborate shields in one hand, and a sword (kampilan) in the other. This dance involved various movements represntative of a warrior ready to defend his master in battle. On this ocassion, this dance is performed before a celebration or gathering to drive away evil spirits (tunong) and to welcome good fortunes or omen.

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

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 dfend his 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.

BY Andrea Mae R. Cunanan

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

COORDINATED

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

PANDANGGO SA ILAW

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

characterized by lively steps and clapping in rhythm. This particular pandanggo that we are performing for you tonight involves the presence of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, balanced on the head and the back of each hand by both the male and female dancers.

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

“Pandanggo” is derived from the Spanish dance

“fandango”, which is

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

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 hide-

and-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

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

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