The Technology Advocate (6th STRASUC-CAF Issue 2)

BSU carpets 6th STRASUC-CAF

By Jennis R. Maghirang

Handa na ga kayo?

Ay, uo!

Two yearsafter thepandemic, Batangas State University Pablo Borbon Campus hosted the 6th Southern Tagalog RegionalAssociationofStateUniversities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival (STRASUC CAF) with the theme “Advancing Cultureand the Arts as Strategic Resource for National Development,” Nov15.

Dr. Levy Arago Jr., the chairperson of STRASUC and the President of the Western Philippines University (WPU) talked about his observation on the delegates and said, “Sa CALABARZON at MIMAROPA, hindi mahalaga ang kompetisyon. Pero ang mahalaga, kung paanonagkaisaangmgatao.”

Included in the opening of this year’s STRASUC is the exhibitofdifferentmunicipalities in Batangas and their mainproducts.

Thisyear’sSTRASUC CAF had less categories compared to the previous STRASUC due tothepandemic

Here is the list of the three day competition of STRASUC2022:

By Jennis R. Maghirang

Jade Manalo secured the first gold medal for Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and theArtsFestival (STRASUC CAF) VocalSolo category, Nov.15.

With her soothing voice, the first year Tourism Management student silenced the whole gymnasium during her performance,withherownrendition of “Ililigtas Ka Nya” originally sung by Gary Valenciano.

“Sa tingin ko naman po eh wala po akong nakitang flaws sa performance ko dahil binigay ko na po ‘ yong best performance ko po sa entablado po,” Manalo stated when...

LEAD THE WAY. All equipped with a great vision in promoting culture and arts in the region, university presidents of participating schools in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges initiates the kick off the 6th Culture and the Arts Festival 2022 . ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

SHOUTOUT!

“How’s the 6th STRASUC - CAF 2022?”

“It was fun. Despite our differences, we all come together as one.”

Gab Valderrama, LSPU

“Ayos naman, maganda yung experience namin dito. Solid!”

Nael Galang, MSC

“Maganda siya. ‘Yung program; yung scheduling nila saka yung assistance maganda.”

—Zdenalie Pagatpatan, UPLB

“Sobrang accommodating ng university, smooth ang program kaya so far, so good.”

—John Rick De Leon, CavSU

“Nakakatuwa. It is my first time and it is an honor na ilaban sa isang malaking event.”

—Crizza Mae Sireretan, URS

“Mula una hanggang ngayon, enjoy naman sya lalo na at may Student's Night.”

—Emmanuel Berte, BatSU NEU

“Sobrang unexpected, organized and natutuwa po kami sa mga nangyayari.”

Sophia Mari Escalona, PSU

“Nakaka pressure, pero masaya naman pong ma enjoy yung event.”

Charlz Famini, RSU

“First time ko po sa ganitong event and sobrang unforgettable po talaga.”

Ricca Mae Genata, OMSC

“Being here in STRASUC-CAF is an honor and we're grateful dahil hindi po namin ito mararanasan kung hindi dahil sa aming mga coaches.”

Liezl Repana, WPU

Arena, Rollan hit the gold note in Vocal Duet

Vincent E. Rollan of Southern LuzonStateUniversity(SLSU) harmonized their way to the gold medal for Vocal Duet with their rendition of the OPM "Sana Maulit Muli" during the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival (STRASUC CAF),Nov.15.

The smooth blending andcompatiblevoicetonesof Arena and Rollan gavejustice totheirsongchoice,"SanaMaulitMuli",byGaryValenciano.

SLSU its first gold medal for this year's STRASUC. On the other hand, MadelineB.Ocampo and Zdenalie J. Pagatpatan from University of the Philippines placed second; meanwhile,RiccaMaeG.Genetaand Omega D. Gobrin of Occidental Mindoro State College placed third.

The duo from SLSU will compete their next battle at the upcoming Philippine Association of State Universities andColleges(PASUC) Culture andtheArtsFestival.***

MSC’s Adrias captures first place in Photography

By Christian Isaac B. Batralo

Rose Ann Adrias of Marinduque State College (MSC) won the first place in the Visual Arts Photography category in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival (STRASUC CAF), held in November 15 at Batangas State University Pablo Borbon CampusLibrary.

Themed “Advancing Culture and the Arts as Strategic

ResourceforNationalDevelopment,” the MSC representative angled her lens beneath the feet of an old woman who was abouttosteponabamboo.

“Ang symbolism po ng steps at gawi rin po ay yung development po ng ating [culture and arts] sa nation,” shesaid.

Adrias also shared her struggles with her coach as they thought of the theme, which was broad. 03

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HARMONIOUS. Davidson Arena and King Vincent Rollan of SLSU swayed the audience by their heartwarming performance of Sana Maulit Muli’. ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan

LSPU’s Manalo wins PASUC ticket for Vocal Solo

By Jennis R. Maghirang 01

...asked if she thinks there are flaws during her performance.

“Actually, sa prep, throughout sa prep, hindisa kampante pero tiwala na akokay Jade. Manalo,matalo, gagawin niya ang best niya Kaya hindi rin ako masyado nahirapan sa technicalities and preparation,” coach Danelle Fajot shares about their preparation for thevocalsolo.

Manalo secured the firsttickettothePhilippines Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) for LSPU, while Pamila Ampong from Mindoro State University took home the second place, and Jaira Mae Caniedo of Romblon State University snatched the thirdplace.

Manalo will represent the Southern Tagalog (RegionIV)intheupcoming PASUC.***

Lajara, Barroga show their wit in the press briefing

By Jennis R. Maghirang

Two days before the coronation night, candidates of Festival King and Queen faced the media partners of the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges CultureandtheArts Festival (STRASUC CAF), Nov. 15.

Ms. Mary Rose Rivero asked the candidates of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), Floriane Jerick Lajara and Byran Jay Barroga, how they see themselves inspiringtheyouthoftodayasa queenandking.

“Actually, that's why we arehereasabeautyqueen.We are here to empower others. By our nature, it is what we are advocating for,” Lajara answered.

Shealsosaidthattheculture of psychology has the powertoadvocateforthepeopleandsociety,whichshepursues as a BS Psychology student.

Meanwhile, Barroga answered that his way of inspiring the youth is through the pageant,aspageantscanspeak forthevoiceless.

“And I think I can influence other people through sharing our stories, our differences here. I believe that we

areindividuallybeautifulandindividuallycapabledoingsuch thingsjustaswearedoingtoday,”headded.

The coronation night of the search for the festival king andqueenwillbeonThursday,Nov.17,at theMulti Purpose Gymnasium of the Batangas State University Pablo Borbon Campus.***

MSC’s Adrias captures first place in Photography

By Christian Isaac B. Batralo

...“Naguguluhan po kami ni coachnu’ngunapalangsinabi yung theme, sobrang lawak [nung] theme ng STRASUC ngayon. Wala po talaga akong maisip, then nakita ko yung subjectko(yungtao),napaisip po ako kung paano [ko siya] shestated.

Meanwhile, Jerome Lingon,coachofAdriasexpressed his confidence in her taking a goodspotonthecompetition. y kumpiyansa rito kay Ms. Ann passionate naman yung bata pagdating sa photography, mayro’n na siyang background; mayro’n na siyang knowledge, saka yung skills niya sa photography, alam kong madadala siya [nito] sa tugatog ng tagumpay na gusto niyang marating,” he

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MSC now has two golds from Photography and Kundimancompetitions.***

GOLDEN SHOT. Adrias of Marinduque State College took the gold medal with his shot in photography competition. ( Aeron John G. Remorin)

INTELLEGENCE. LSPU’s King and Queen attended press briefing in preparation for the 6th STRASUC Culture and the Arts Festival ( John Kirby L. Dinglasan)

Experiencing the Culture of Batangas

By Vanessa Belen

The province of Batangas revered as the “land of beauty and bravery” is not only knownforitsmanyscenicspots,itsdistinctTagalogaccent,anditsstrongbarakocoffee,but alsoforitsrichculturalheritageandtheBatanguenos’passionforit.

Incelebrationofthe6thCultureandtheArtsFestival(CAF)oftheSouthernTagalogRegional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC), delegates and school officialsfromthe12participatingSUCsassembledoncemoreforaweek longface to face competitionaftermorethantwoyearsofeventhiatus.

Inlinewith this,hostcampusBatangasStateUniversity(BSU)sharedatasteofitsculture through an exhibit of delicacies and souvenirs unique to the respective towns of the province. This STRASUC Exhibit was set upat the Higher Education Building lobby of Pablo BorbonCampusasorganizedbytheLipaCityCooperativesOffice,togetherwiththeuniversity.

Among the exhibited goods were the best products and souvenirs from the different municipalities of Batangas, namely: traditionally weaved local clothes from Ibaan; pasalubongs products made by the Aeta community from Balayan; coffee products, turmeric and tea,andpasalubonggoodsfromLipa;cocosyrup,cocovinegar,andcocosugarfromSanJuan; andshirtsanduniquesouvenirsfromCalatagan,

Tinig at Pag-ibig

Ni Jann Lixon T. Lailo

Nagsimula ang lahat sa pakikinig sa radyo, Mga himig na nagmarka sa mga Pilipino Kabog ng dibdib, sumasabay sa ritmo, Talinhaga ng liriko’y inalam; isinapuso.

Nagpatuloy sa minsang pagbuka ng bibig Umayon yaring boses, ito’y nadinig, Balahibo'y marahang pinatindig Natuklasan tila Adarna ang tinig

Hinasa yaong kaloob na taglay ko, Nagmistulang biyulin at piyano, Sinumang makarining ay mapapahinto, Tiyak ang kamalayan; tinatanaw ay malayo

Matikas na pagtindig ang imahe sa entablado, Buo ang loob sa pagkakataon ito. Mag uwi man ng ginto o bato, Karanasan ang pinakamatimbang na premyo.

Nagsimula ang lahat sa pakikinig, Umayon yaring boses, ang lahat ay nakinig, Balahibo'y marahang pinatindig Natuklasan, pag-ibig—tila Adarna ang tinig

Paligsahang lubos na pinaghandaan

Ni Jessel Anne H. Salazar

Pasiklaban ng galing ang pinag-uusapan, Sa larangan ng pag indayog magtatagisan Kultura’t sining napiling basehan— Kung sinong hirang ang uupo sa inaasam

Pagsisikap ng mga kalahok ’yong matutuklasan Nagmula man sa ibayong lalawigan Matiyagang naglakbay tungo sa itinalagang bayan Upang magpakitang-gilas ng kanilang kakayahan

Sinuong yaong himpapawid, eroplano’y sinakyan Tinahak pati lawak ng karagatan Ang ila’y pinili deggulong na sasakyan: Jeep, bus, maging motorsiklong kaaayos pa lamang

Sabik bagamat may paru paro sa tiyan Silang handang makipagtagisan Matapos ang kay tagal na ensayo’t dasal, Bago ang kay bigat na paligsahan

Lubos na nakakapagod ang kanilang pinapasan Pagsugal sa pagkapanalong walang katiyakan Inspirasyon sa anuman ang nagsisilbing kalakasan Bago makamit ang totoong katagumapayan

Dangal

Ni John Clarenze F. Becina

Lingid sa inyong kaalaman ang sandalling paggapang ng mga luha’y pagbabaliktanaw sa mga bagay na isinaalang-alang sa nakaraan. Taliwas sa inakalang pagtingin sa sarili ng higit pa sa tayog ng mga gusali kung saan pansamantalang nanahan, ang puso’y naninikip sanhi ng mahabang pag agam agam. Hindi na lang ito patungkol sa unibersidad na kanilang itinataas, sinasaliamin din no’n ang saysay ng buhay na kanilang pinili. “May halaga pa ba?”

Lingid sa aking kaalaman sa sandalling gumapang ang mga luha’y marami ang saki’y tumatanaw at nag aalala sa ‘di ko pagdaan. Taliwas sa inakalang higit pa sa lalim ng pundasyon ng mga gusali ang ngayo’y tingin nila sa’kin, hindi sana ako nagpadala sa aking agam-agam. Tunay na hindi na lang ito patungkol sa unibersidad na aking itinataas, sinasalamin din nito ang saysay ng buhay na aking pinili. “May halaga pa!”

John Kirby L. Dinglasan

NATIONALS. With the perfect melody of the SLSU s vocal duet, Arena and Rollan will advance to the next level of competition.

SUC PRESIDENTS. University presidents of the delegations of the STRASUC CAF 2022 during the community parade, BatSU Pablo Borbon

PRIDE. LSPU vocal duet performs their own rendition of Muli by Gary Valenciano.

DETERMINED. Presidents of 12 state universities and colleges as they support the program and aim of the 2022 STRASUC CAF.

WIT. 2022 STRASUC CAF Kings and Queens show their intelligence and communication skills during the press briefing, Nov. 15.

WELCOMING. Before the start of the opening ceremony, BatStateU students welcome all the participating SUCs with their local dances as they lead the parade.

PASUC QUALIFIER. Jade Manalo of LSPU advances to the next stage as she will represent the Region 4 to the upcoming PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival.

PARADE OF COLORS. The kick off of 2022 STRASUC Culture and the Arts Festival started with the entrance of colors and delegations parade.

CHEERS OF PRIDE. LSPU performers and coach- es filled the event with colorful outfits and energetic.

SWAY. Cheerful presence of the LSPU delegates brighten up the host campus during the community parade as part of the opening ceremony.

DELEGATION. Twelve participating schools in 6th Culture and the Arts Festival gather in BatSU Pablo Borbon Multi Purpose gymnasium.

HIGHLIGHTS

Aeron John G. Remorin

LSPU TEAM. Officials from the Laguna State Polytechnic University as they attend the opening ceremony of STRASUC CAF 2022.

BRIGHT COLORS. With the colorful headdress and props, participants from LSPU join the parade as the event officially starts.

PRESIDENTS. Before the ribbon cutting and the official opening of the STRASUC CAF, University presidents of each delegation visit the BatStateU exhibit of delicacies and souvenirs.

SUPPORT. LSPU President, Dr. Mario R. Briones shows his support to the University’s representative at 2022 STRASUC King and Queen.

OPENING. As symbol of Arts and Culture Exhibit's official opening, Mr. Levy, STRASUC President, lead the ribbon cutting ceremony.

WEAVING CULTURE. Dr. Mario R. Briones, University President, as he tries to use the loom to combine warp and weft.

COMMUNITY PARADE. All the LSPU participants and coaches attend the parade as part of the kick off of the STRASUC CAF, Nov. 15.

HANDS UP. With jolly chant and active movement, LSPU delegates showcase their cheerfulness at the community parade.

GREEN PARADE. CavSU delegates walked in the parade as 6th STRASUC Culture and the Arts Festival began.

KING AND QUEEN. Lajara and Barroga of LSPU with the support of the higher officials and their coaches during the STRASUC CAF kick off.

BRONZE. LSPU kundiman performer, Missy Adopas placed as 3rd in 2022 STRASUC 2022

LlosasitinanghalnakampeonsaKundiman

Naabot ni Jastin Leyhl M. Llasos ng Marinduque State College (MSC) ang pinakamataas na pwesto sa kategoryangKundimansaSouthern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival (STRASUC CAF) na ginanap sa President’s Office ng Batangas State University Pablo Borbon Campus (BSU PBC),Nov.15.

Nakuha ng binata ang simpatyanginampalangamit ang awiting “Pakiusap” ni FranciscoSantiago.

“Ang prayer ko lang talaga ay mag perform nang maayos, saka yung will ni Lord,”wikangbinata.

Ayon naman kay Dr. Asuncion, disiplina sa sarili at sa pagkanta ng kundiman angmatagalnapinaghusayan ng nangangarap maka awit

Adovas’ ‘Ang Maya’ pecked bronze medal in Kundiman

By John Clarenze F. Becina

Missy Adovas of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) pecked bronze medal in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival (STRASUC CAF) Vocal Arts Kundiman competition held at the President's OfficeofBatangasStateUniversity Pablo Borbon Campus (BSU PBC),Nov.15.

Like a melodious songbird, Adovas sang “Ang Maya” by Jose Estrella in perfect falsettoandvibrato.

“Isang malaking bunot po ng tinik [sa dibdib,]” she said when asked what she felt after

she was declared as one of the winners. “After ng kanta ko,nag setnapoakongplace na inaanticipate ko [it’s between] 3rd or 4th [place] base sa mga [nadinig] ko sa mga contestants” she revealed.

Moreover,thekundiman bronze medalist plans to practice moreher connection with her accompanist for an more effective expression of kundimansongs.

Judges reminded everyone that a key to seize the kundiman competition is to search for a song that blends withyourvoice.

By

saPASUCnasiJastin.

“S’yempre medyo rigid ang trainings, no chocolates, no cold water, matutulog nang maaga, proper breathing exercise, then yung discipline sa pagkanta ng kundiman,”aniAsuncion.

Ayon naman kay Emmanuel Canazares, isa rin sa

lo. “Sa kanya ang pagkanta, [akin] ang pagtugtog because only if from the mastery of technicalside,wecaninterpret it better. Doon namin ilalapat yung dynamics, drama, hina at hagod (ng boses, saka namin sya ilalapat if na master na iyonnamin,”sambitniCanazares.

ULTIMATE VIBRATO. Jastin Leyhl M. Llasos of Marinduque State College hit high spot in the 6th Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges Culture and the Arts Festival Kundiman competition. ( John Clarenze F. Becina)

John Clarenze F. Becina and Christian Isaac B. Batralo

SONG BIRD. LSPU’s Adovas pecked bronze medal in the 6th STRASUC Culture and the Arts Festival Kundiman competition. ( John Clarenze F. Becina)