2022 University-wide Culture and the Arts Festival

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Pres. Briones welcomes LSPU reps OPENING. Dr. Mario R. Briones and Dr. Eden C. Callo attended the opening of the university-wide Culture and the Arts Festival held at the San Pablo City Campus on Oct. 11. (

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SPCC rules in CAF, bags seven titles

By Jennis R. Maghirang

San Pablo City Campus (SPCC) emerged triumphant in the Culture and the Arts Festival of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), Oct. 11– 12.

Themed “Advancing Culture and Arts as Strategic Resources for National Development,” SPCC delegates bagged championship titles in charcoal rendering, painting, photography, folk dance, classic guitar, pop solo, and the back-

to-back crown for Festival Queen.

Meanwhile, Siniloan Campus (SC) won four titles; Sta. Cruz Campus (SCC) and Los Banos Campus (LBC) each took three titles.

The pride of these four campuses will represent the LSPU in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges— Culture and the Arts Festival in November.

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ALL SET. Participants from LSPU-SPCC pose with pride as they represent the campus in the Culture and the Arts Festival 2022.( Aeron John G. Remorin)

SPCC reigns in visual arts, earns three out of five titles

CULTURAL TERMITES COLUMN 02 SPCC FIRST IN POP SOLO NEWS 03 SINILOAN WINS IN VOCAL DUET NEWS 04

Celerio strums his way to regionals, grabs first-podium finish

By Karl Adriane M. Arida

AMPHITHEATER—Jun Vincent Celerio of the San Pablo City Campus (SPCC) claimed his first-place award in the Instrumental Solo—Classical Guitar competition at the universitywide Culture and the Arts Festival, Oct. 12.

Despite his first solo performance because he used to be in a band, Celerio 03 showed his mastery in...

By Larraine T. Artieda

Barroga, Lajara crowned as CAF King, Queen

SPCC earns gold at Folk

By John Clarenze F. Becina

By Lawrence A. Tubigan

Kenneth Jay Bryan Barroga of the Siniloan Campus and Floriane Jerrick Lajara of the San Pablo City Campus were hailed as the Culture and the Arts Festival (CAF) King and Queen, respectively on Oct. 11 Barroga secured his regionals ticket as he bagged all the special awards: Best in Institutional Uniform, Swim05 wear, and Formal Attire.

Laguna State Polytechnic University—San Pablo City Campus (LSPU—SPCC) Folk Dance participants were hailed as first placers at the university-wide Culture and the Arts Festival, Oct. 12.

According to one of the dancers from the winning team, they were anxious when they saw the other 08 groups perform...

Dance Competition

Delegates of the San Pablo City Campus (SPCC) snatched three out of five categories in the Visual Arts competition in this year’s Culture and the Arts Festival, Oct. 12.

At the awarding ceremony, SPCC took home championship titles with Karl Ivan Caneza in painting, Reniel Alcos in charcoal rendering, and Aeron John Remorin in photography.

The three successful contestants shared their strategies and preparation for the upcoming Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges—Culture... 04

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Delayed Birds Get the Scorn Late opening of the program during an event is so common in the Philippine sociocultural setting, including schools. This habit has even become a norm, dubbing it “the Filipino time” but one that should not be tolerated when proper planning can be done in advance.

Last October 11, the university-wide Culture and the Arts Festival kicked off at the San Pablo City Campus (SPCC). That was the resumption of its first face-to-

face activities after two years into the coronavirus pandemic. While lapses were inevitable, the major delay and confusion were too much to handle.

Two days prior to the event, the program provided to the departments concerned—including the Office of the Student Publication— still had few correction. On the day of the program, delegates from the four campuses of the Laguna State Polytechnic University waited for

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Cultural Termites

“And just as how humans use art to live fully, art, too, needs humans for it to live and not just survive.”

Every year, several festivals are observed to commemorate Filipino culture—an attempt to not let it fade away with time.

But are celebrations enough to prolong the life of the alreadyalienated culture?

Our university, which is a state-run institution, values culture not only through words but actions. The recently concluded Culture and the Arts Festival is an example. By showcasing talent such as in kundiman, folk dance, and

charcoal art, among others, what we know as merely historical (or “sinauna”) is still being practiced in our present time.

While this effort is commendable, we must not stop there. Ask ourselves: Are we celebrating our culture—only once a year—just for fun? Or are we seeking it to become part of our daily lives? If we prefer the former, let’s keep things as they are. But if we want to embed culture in our social existence, then what we do is far from enough.

To determine the next steps that we should take, consider these three im-

more than an hour before it officially started. Nobody knew what to do since no order came from the authority. To add insult to injury, the guest speaker did not confirm her commitment.

According to Frianne Shane Bundalian, a secondyear BS Electronics Engineering from SPCC, "Since the opening program started late, we are not sure when the event will surely start.

Walang kasiguruhan—kaya na-late ako sa sinalihan ko (Vocal Solo—Kundiman). I didn't know na ako na lang pala ang contestant na [hinihintay]. And medyo nawala rin ang iba sa momentum since na-adjust nga yung program.

“Sa program, nakalagay sa Photography Contest is 8:00 AM, then sa 1:00 PM meron ulit [na] Photography Contest. Dito pa [lang,] nalito na kami ng adviser and coordinators namin sa event… sinunod namin yung 1:00 PM na nasa program… minutes of searching later, sinabihan na kami na stand-by na [lang] daw muna kasi yung [judges] ay wala [yata] or late pa. Then [nag-start] kami [nang] 2:40 PM and natapos kami [nang] 3:40 PM,” Kobie Oracion, a fourth-year BS Information Technology portant aspects of culture and society: First is modernity. Almost everybody is heading toward a more modern future that leaves our culture stuck in bookshelves. Thus, it is enemy number one.

The second is dynamism. Social, political, and cultural heritage are always changing. From a predetermined caste system, we are now divided by more complex social stratification—so is culture. From having our usual timpalak sa bigkasan, Buwan ng Wika celebration now incorporates spoken word poetry. The essence remains the same, but the execution is different.

Last is integration. Our country has no single culture.

Having a “regionalist” attitude even during the precolonial times, our country is a macrocosm of its archipelagic states and ethnic 05 backgrounds. But the...

from Sta. Cruz Campus, lamented.

But for Rhea Arquilita, a second-year BS Food Technology and a student journalist from Los Banos Campus, "[A]yos lang [sa’kin...] kasi mas maraming time na [nakapagpahinga] yung mga tao and us—campus press— and to know each other [na rin].”

If compared to the streak of achievements the campus had enjoyed, the issue on punctuality may be relatively small. Yet, however weak it may sound, the observance of time speaks something to the quality of service our university is taking pride of. With tardiness and incoordination, unless pruned early, there is no telling how—sooner or later— they will be ingrained in our system.

Winners in the said festival are set to represent the university in the regional level this coming November.

And if they compete under wings that fly late, these birds—by way of metaphor—can neither catch the worm nor bring the bacon home, but they will return instead with their beaks hung low in shame.

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Editors: Felipe H. Dimaculangan, II Jennis R. Maghirang Writers: Karl Adriane M. Arida Larraine T. Artieda Christian Isaac D. Batralo Aeron B. Gloriane John Clarenze F. Becina Lawrence A. Tubigan Ma. Triszia G. Fuentes Artists: Jyrus Edmark C. Diaz Hailie Lim Photojournalists: John Kirby L. Dinglasan Aeron John G. Remorin Luis Antonio De Guzman David Allen B. Buencillo Jill Ann C. Sumadsad Julie Fe D. Panoy, PhD Publication Adviser Eden C. Callo, EdD Publication Consultant

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Celerio strums his way to regionals, grabs first -podium finish 01

By Karl Adriane M. Arida

...playing Rey Valera’s “Pangako Sa’yo.”

“Favorite iyon ng parents ko and pasok siya sa category na classical songs,” he shared.

“May original arrangement po kasi ako kaya siguro iyon po yung naging edge ko,” he revealed, sealing his regionals ticket.

The second-year Biology student from the SPCC will bring the name of the Laguna State Polytechnic University in the regional competition of the same category in November.

SERENADE. Celerio serenades the judges by strumming his own rendition of Pangako Sa’yo held at the LSPU-SPCC Amphitheater on Oct. 11. ( Charllyze Gutierrez)

Pres. Briones welcomes LSPU reps

By Sean Andrei S. Albis

PRIMA DONNA. LSPU-SPCC’s Manalo unveiled her glorious vocal melody, as she wins the Pop solo category of the CAF 2022. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

SPCC first in pop solo

By Karl Adriane M. Arida

OPENING. Dr. Mario R. Briones and Dr. Eden C. Callo attended the opening of the university-wide Culture and the Arts Festival held at the San Pablo City Campus on Oct. 11. ( Luis Antonio De Guzman)

SAN PABLO CITY CAMPUS— President Mario R. Briones welcomed the representatives of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) at the Culture and the Arts Festival (CAF) on Oct. 11.

“It gives me immense joy seeing all of you dealing with excitement and pride as we gathered for the university-wide CAF,” Pres. Briones expressed in the opening program.

One of the first few events held face-to-face, CAF celebrates the unique talents of students through contests.

“However, at the end of the day, we stand as one strong united group of artists, always ready to put our best foot forward for regional and national competitions where we never fail to secure places,” the university president emphasized.

Dr. Eden C. Callo, VicePresident for Academic Affairs, declared the official opening of the two-day festival attended by the participating campuses from Sta. Cruz, San Pablo, Los Banos, and Siniloan.

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GYMNASIUM—Jade Manalo of the San Pablo City Campus (SPCC) won first place in the Pop Solo category at the university-wide Culture and the Arts Festival, Oct. 11.

With her rendition of Gary Valenciano’s “Ililigtas Ka Niya,” Manalo was inspired by the television series “Ang Probinsyano.”

“Nililigtas niya yung mga nangangailangan ng tulong,” she said.

Manalo secured a spot

in the regional competition after defeating Marian Ysabelle Matias of the Sta. Cruz Campus (272 points) and Georgette Erasga of the Los Banos Campus (269 points).

“Medyo kabado [ako], pero grateful,” she added.

In November, the young singer from the SPCC will represent the Laguna State Polytechnic University in the upcoming Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges— Culture and the Arts Festival

Adovas grabs 1st

peting in a local contest was very different from the CAF. “Grabe po kasi [ang mga judge,] and magagaling po talaga yung nakakalaban ko before,” she added.

She garnered a total of 267 points, breaking the tie with Sta. Cruz’s and leading by three points against San Pablo’s representatives.

Adovas, a BSEd student, will represent the Laguna State Polytechnic University in the regional competition against other state universities and colleges in Southern Tagalog.

champ title for Siniloan

By Karl Adriane M. Arida

GYMNASIUM—Missy Ann Adovas gave the Siniloan Campus its first medal as she took the championship title in Kundiman at the Culture and the Arts Festival (CAF) Singing Competition, Oct. 11.

Singing her rendition of “Ang Maya” by Jose Estrella, Adovas said, “Four years ko nang kinakanta yun.”

She also said that com-

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street dance floor

By Ma. Triszia G. Fuentes

COLOR SPLASHER. Representative of San Pablo City Campus splash colors in his canvas during the painting competition held at the University Library on Oct. 11. ( John Clarenze F. Becina)

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...and the Arts Festival (STRASUC—CAF).

Alcos stated that his focus will be on his mastery of charcoal rendering.

“Kailangan ko pong bigyang-pansin ang pagpapractice ko sa pagcha-charcoal rendering nang sa ganon ay mas gumaling pa ang aking gawa,” he said.

For Caneza, aside from practicing his painting techniques, he will prioritize his health first.

“I think, bukod sa mga painting techniques na kailangan pang i-enhance may-

Siniloan wins in vocal duet

By Aeron B. Gloriane and Karl Adriane M. Arida

John Ronnel Aringo and Gracielle Mamalayan from the Laguna State Polytechnic University—Siniloan Campus were hailed as champions of the vocal duet category on Oct. 12.

Aringo, a third-year BSEd Social Studies, and Mamalayan, a fourth-year BSEd Filipino, admitted that their performance encountered challenges from the begin-

By Larraine T. Artieda

be, I should prepare my health as well, since uso yung sakit. Gusto ko lang lumaban nang nasa good condition,” he answered.

While for Remorin, he said that rest will serve as his preparation for the regional festival.

“Pahinga ang magsisilbi kong preparation,” he said in an interview.

Announced as winners of the on-the-spot postermaking and pencil drawing were both from Sta. Cruz Campus: Gabriel Valderama and Jestoni Castillo, respec-

tively.

“As of now, I am focusing on midterm exams and activities. Bibigyan kong panahon ang training kasabay ng academics. Day by day, I am thinking of how can I manage to bag the gold medal and represent our Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) at the national level,” Castillo said.

They will join other winners who will serve as delegates of the LSPU in the STRASUC—CAF.

Performers of the Sta. Cruz Campus (SCC) danced their way out to snatch the title for the street dance category in the Culture and the Arts Festival, Oct. 12.

Notable features of each performance include Siniloan Campus’s classic Pinoy rap and hip-hop hits, San Pablo City Campus’s usage of Philippine colors through bandanas and paint, Sta. Cruz Campus’s masking themselves with a red bandana, and Los Banos Campus’s quick transitions and formations.

“Masaya po kami dahil kami po ang nanalo para maipakita pa po namin ang talent namin sa ibang lugar,” Jhon Roniel Cao, one of the members of the Sta. Cruz’s street dance team, expressed his joy and thoughts on winning.

Cao also stated that they will double their effort for the upcoming Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges—Culture and the Arts Festival at the Ba08 tangas State University

ACTIVATE. Dancers of Sta. Cruz Campus hype the dance floor after they won the title for street dance competition on Oct. 12. ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

ning of the rehearsals to the competition proper.

“Actually kanina, parang hindi namin marinig ang sarili namin dahil sa lakas ng minus one kaya we tried talaga na talasan yung tenga namin,” Aringo said in an interview.

According to them, both of them are soloists which made the duet performance a GOLDEN VOICES. Singers of the Siniloan campus own the stage for an emotional challenging one in terms of performance of their rendition of ‘Iduyan Mo’. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan) harmony. did the melody of the song lang kami kung naririnig “Sabi ko po sa kanya, while she did the second namin ang isa’t isa,” she lakasan mo,” Mamalayan said, voice. shared on how they referring to his partner who “Nagko-communicate na coped with the problem. 08

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Barroga, Lajara crowned as CAF King, Queen

By John Clarenze F. Becina

CONFIDENCE. Barroga of SC and Lajara of SPCC stand tall as they will represent the LSPU system for the upcoming STRASUC, as this year’s CAF King and Queen. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

The new Festival King and Queen will represent the Laguna State Polytechnic University in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges— Culture and the Arts Festival this coming November.

Los Baños Campus, nanaig sa contempo dance

By Christian Isaac D. Batralo

HEALING. With graceful moves and confidence, LSPU-LB contemporary dancers demonstrate their interpretation of the journey of COVID-19 survivors, which secures the top spot. ( John Kirby Dinglasan)

Hinirang na panalo ng Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) para sa contemporary dance ang mga mananayaw ng Los Banos (LB) Campus matapos ang isang rematch kontra San Pablo City Campus sa university-wide Culture and the Arts Festival, Okt.12 .

Sa kabila ng muling pagsayaw, nangibabaw pa rin ang gilas, at magagandang technique ng Los Baños para sa kanilang interpretasyon tungkol sa coronavirus disease, halaw sa paksa ng kategorya na “healing.”

“Sobrang pressured po talaga kami,” wika ni Jomari Casunuran, lider ng Los Banos Campus.

“Lahat ng campuses napakagaling, teknikal masyado.

Pero in my case po, bilang dancer ng LSPU—LB Campus, ay kahit pinaulit po kami, pinaniwala [na lang] po namin sa [aming] sarili na hamon po ito

ng buhay. Kailangan namin itong lagpasan at mas galingan pa yung una naming run doon sa competition,” dagdag niya.

Ani Casunuran, mas bibigyan pa nila ng pansin ang kanilang magiging ensayo para sa darating na Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges— Culture and the Arts Festival na gaganapin sa Batangas State University, Nobyembre ngayong taon.

“Since meron na po tayong [technicality] sa galaw, ang paghahanda naming gagawin is iadd po namin at mas gagalingan kung ano pong ipinakita namin sa inter-campus. Regional level na ito, panibagong hamon ng buhay po ito para sa amin,” wika ng lider ng LB Campus.

Nagtapos sa ikalawang pwesto ang San Pablo City Campus habang nakuha naman ng Siniloan Campus ang pangatlong pwesto.

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Cultural Termites

By Aeron B. Gloriane

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In the question-andanswer portion, Barroga emphasized the word “negative” when asked what he might remove from the dictionary, believing that this kind of person’s view impacts everyone’s life.

“We, as Filipinos, experience a lot of negativity, and it [affects] our lives. I just want to always choose what makes me happy—and that is positivity,” he said.

On the other hand, Lajara defined her unique identity in comparison to the past Ms. LSPU. That she is a woman who assures comfort to the students of the university.

She also addressed that women are evolving and getting empowered nowadays.

Maria Angela Eusebio (Los Banos) and Jomel Dela Torre (Sta. Cruz) won first runner-up.

Hannah Grace Borinaga (Sta. Cruz) and Carl Subijano (San Pablo City) were declared second, followed by Trixia Mae Mendiola (Siniloan) as the third.

However, Rafael Gonzales of the Los Banos Campus was not able to walk in the pageant due to a sprain.

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...differences made our collective culture even more beautiful. The mixing-up of Spanish and Filipino cultures made both survive the test of time. Should the recitation of Pasyon have been invented without the propagation of the Spanish influence through the church, it would not survive the American and Japanese powers.

These three aspects will help us understand what our focus should be. If we continue being complacent with celebrating our culture only once annually, then we are nothing more than “cultural termites.” We paper over the cracks but whose interior, slowly deteriorating. Use culture not as a face mask to cover that it is dying, changing, and evolving. The Filipino culture—ours—is not a simple fashion show to be flaunted overnight. It needs to flourish for it to live. And just as how humans use art to live fully, art, too, needs humans for it to live and not just survive.

SPCC rules in CAF,

bags seven titles

By Jennis R. Maghirang

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Visual Arts On-the-spot Poster Making

SCC

Pencil Drawing

SCC

Charcoal Rendering

SPCC

Painting

SPCC

Photography

SPCC

Dances Folk Dance

SPCC

Street Dance

SCC

Contemporary

LBC

Music (Instrumental Solo) Piano

SC

Violin

SC

Classic Guitar

SPCC

Music (Singing) Kundiman

SC

Pop Solo

SPCC

Vocal Duet

LBC

Performing Art Short and Sweet Play

LBC

Special Category Festival Queen

SPCC

Festival King

SC

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HIGHLIGHTS

HEAR THE UNHEARD. San Pablo City Campus Chorale lit up the 2022 Coronation Night of Festival King and Queen, showcasing their talents as they sang “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas”. ( Aeron John G. Remorin)

SONGBIRD. Jade Manalo became the champion for the Pop Solo category. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

EXCITEMENT. Student-participants of the San Pablo City Campus at the start of the opening program. ( Luis Antonio De Guzman)

MELODY OF SPCC. Bundalian snatched second place in Kundiman. ( John Kirby Dinglasan)

CHARM. A victorious feat for the San Pablo City Campus when Carl Subijano (right) got second runner-up and Floriane Jerrick Lajara (left) as the Festival Queen. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION. Los Baños got the spotlight as they won first place in short and sweet play competition. ( Aeron John G. Remorin)

LEADER. University President, Dr. Mario R. Briones, delivered his inspirational message during the universitywide Culture and the Arts Festival. ( Luis Antonio De Guzman)

THUMBS UP PERFORMANCE. Students of the San Pablo City Campus performed during the opening of the Culture and the Arts Festival 2022. ( Luis Antonio De Guzman)

THEATRICAL. San Pablo City Campus won the second spot for their entry, “Bubungang-Lata,” in the short and sweet play category. ( Aeron John G. Remorin)

BRAZEN. San Pablo City Campus's vocal duet representatives filled the university gymnasium with their harmonious vocals. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

HONOR. San Pablo hip-hop dancers were in motion with pride ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

EXTRAVAGANZA. Candidates flaunt their dazzling smiles and astounding garments during the formal attire competition in the Search for Mr. and Ms. LSPU Festival King and Queen 2022. ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

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BREATHTAKING. Los Baños’s dancers paved the way to championship with their impressive dance movement. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

VICTORY. Reniel Alcos of the San Pablo City Campus, the champion in charcoal rendering, enjoyed silently working on his art. (

PERFECT SNAP. Winner of the Photography contest, Remorin of LSPU-SPCC is picture-perfect ready to capture moments in the upcoming regionals. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

HEALING. San Pablo City Campus’s contemporary dancers won as second placers. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasa) CONGRATULATION. Sta. Cruz Campus posed during the awarding ceremony of street dance competition. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

DANCERS OF PRIDE. San Pablo City Campus’s folk dancers bagged the victory title for their winning performance of jota Moncadena. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

VICTORY. Jun Vincent Celerio of the San Pablo City Campus was named as the Instrumental Solo—Classical Guitar Champion. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

DETAILED. Participants in the Visual Arts—Painting were diligent on their canvasses. ( John Clarenze F. Becina) TITLEHOLDER. Los Baños Campus contemporary dancers showcased their winning performance with the theme "healing." ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

STUNNING. Floriane Jerrick Lajara (right) and Carl Subijano (left) walked in red and blue. ( Luis Antonio De Guzman)

John Clarenze F. Becina)

REVIVING CULTURE. After dominating in Jota Moncadema folk dance competition during the Culture and the Arts Festival 2022, San Pablo City Campus’s folk dancers got charming grins as they will represent the university for the upcoming regionals. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

VISION ON PAPER. Participants of the Visual Arts competition focused on their work of art. ( John Clarenze F. Becina)

COMMENCE. Dr. Eden C. Callo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, introduced the guest speaker. ( Luis Antonio De Guzman)

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SPCC earns gold at Folk Dance Competition

By Lawrence A. Tubigan

CULTURAL PRIDE. LSPU-SPCC folk dancers secure the spot in regionals as they gracefully showcase the richness of culture in honoring the folk dance Jota Moncadena. (

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...knowing that they only managed to practice at night due to a conflicting schedule.

“Pero ginawa pa [rin] namin s’ya kasi yung trainor namin gabi [rin] free. Nag-swak yung time kahit gabi lang. Pero [‘di ba] nanalo pa [rin],” Francisco Franchecka Mae, one of

the winners, said.

SPCC will be the representative of the LSPU system in folk dance competition at the upcoming Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges—Culture and the Arts Festival this November.

Los Baños wins in short and sweet play

By Ma. Triszia G. Fuentes

AMPHITHEATER—Performers of the Laguna State Polytechnic University—Los Banos Campus (LSPU—LBC) won first place in short and sweet play with their piece titled “Ang Pamana,” Oct. 12.

“Ang Pamana” was about a sibling’s rivalry because of life’s difficulties.

San Pablo City Campus’s “Bubungang-Lata” placed second, a touch of comedy in a setting of lamentation.

Meanwhile, Sta. Cruz Campus’s performance of

“Balik Tanaw” ended up in third place, showing poor families more prone to violence.

Siniloan Campus’s piece that tackled gossip culture and shaming of the less privileged families was placed fourth.

Actors and actresses of the LBC are set to represent the LSPU in this year’s Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges—Culture and the Arts Festival.

John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

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By Aeron B. Gloriane and Karl Adriane M. Arida

They also said that their song choice, “Iduyan Mo” popularized by Basil Valdez, is not originally meant to be a duo performance.

“Ang balak sana namin ay “Pagbigyang Muli” or “Hanggang Ngayon.” Pero para maiba naman—para

walang ibang makarinig na pang-duet—tinry namin yung song na iyon,” Aringo disclosed their surprise strategy.

Siniloan Campus garnered a total score of 252 compared to the first runnerup’s 237 and the second runner-up’s 236.

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FEELINGS. Los Baños Campus' performers captivate the audience's hearts with their soul-touching act. ( David Allen B. Buencillo)

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“Kung doble na po yung effort namin ngayong laban, mas dodoblehin pa namin yung gagawin namin na piyesa, mas papadamihan namin ang variation ng step namin, para mas maging maganda at kaakit-akit sa mga manonood,” he added.

The champions of the street dance competition will try to groove once more to grab the title for the same category as they represent the Laguna State Polytechnic University in the regional competition this November.