2018 STRASUC Culture and Arts Festival - Special Issue - Day 2

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STRASUC CULTURE AND ARTS FESTIVAL Special Issue | VOL. 1 ISSUE 2 | Oct. 4, 2018

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BatSU bets crowned reg’l King and Queen

by FRANCES ESTRELLADO and PRINCESS ENCEO

LSPU-SPCC---John Danmer Alcones and Ira Patricia Malaluan brought pride to Batangas State University (BatSU) as they were hailed as this year’s Festival King and Queen in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges – Culture and Arts Festival (STRASUC-CAF).

Aside from earning the title, Malaluan and Alcones also garnered numerous minor awards.

The awards for Ms. Narciscent, Ms. Montage, Ms. Photogenic, Best in Filipiniana, Best in Swim Wear, and Best in Production Attire was bagged by Malaluan while Alcones was awarded Mr. Photogenic and Best in Barong.

In the Question and Answer portion, when Malaluan was asked about how she will promote Philippine culture and arts to the youth as a student who possesses the core values of her school, she emphasized that faith should be applied to the STRASUC 2018 thru instilling culture and valuing one another.

She also reminded that we all have something in common—we are all human beings created by God. She furthered that people should engage in the promotion of tourism and culture of the Philippines.

“Raising awareness…that we all have differences, but let us all remember what we have in common…let us remember that we need to promote unity and camaraderie…these may be little things for me but those little things can bring great differences,” Alcones said when asked about his contribution to foster diversity, understanding and reduction of bias.

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PSU triumphs in Indigenous Dance

by KASHMER ESGUERRA and JOHN PAUL PUNZALAN

Victory Gongs Echoed!

Palawan State University (PSU) dance troupe’s sakpaya bird-like choreography won first place in the 4th Regional Culture and Arts Festival - Indigenous Dance Contest.

PSU performed the Kalinga ritual dance for status attainment, Uyaoy/Uyauy, with clanking ganzas and maroon Alamy attire.

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) also performed the Uyaoy/ Uyauy dance with live gong instrumentalists

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SLSU folk dancers sashay to 1st place

by KIM ARNIE GESMUNDO and PRISCILLA MERCADO

CLASSIC REGALITIES. Hails were raised for the BatSU representatives after receiving the most prestigious titles of being the king and queen of STRASUC.

SLSU tops CAF-Quiz Bowl Earns 4-peat reign

by WINMARK BOMBIO and JOHN DAREN VERIDIANO

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) defended its intellectual throne securing their 4th championship title in this year’s Southern Tagalog Regional As-

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CavSU clicks for gold

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BatSU hits golden note in Kundiman Solo

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sociation of State Universities and Colleges – Culture and Arts Festival (STRASUC-CAF) quiz bowl competition.

John Bert Habagat, Arvin Ypil, John Lloyd Manalo and Romnick Asi grabbed 1st place in the said competition, 03 Opinion

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With elegant sways and on-point steps, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) dancers was hailed victorious as first placers with their choreography of Jota Gumaqueña at the 4th Regional Culture and Arts Festival’s Folk Dance Competition.

Groomed with cream-and-maroon-colored Maria Clara outfits and Barong Tagalog with rosary necklaces, SLSU folk dancers splendidly moved the crowd with the old-times-nostalgic vibe of their dance routine.

Joan Javen, coach of SLSU, felt that they were so blessed to win the title as champion through the guidance of the Lord.

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BatSU, SLSU out voice chorale competion

by JEAN RHEA SEBASTIAN, MICAH VASQUEZ, and CLARISSE VIBAR

Batangas State University (BatSU) and Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) hit the notes to victory as champions during the standard chorale and show-choir competition, respectively.

Out of seven groups, BatSU’s ensemble calmed the judge by their heartfelt rendition of Lucio San Pedro and Levi Celerio’s Ugoy ng Duyan and Freddie Aguilar’s hit, Anak.

On the other hand, SLSU glee club showcased their singing talent with bits of dance choreography with their own version of Sampaguita’s Nosi Ba Lasi which marked them as this year’s champion in show-choir competition.

The harmonic rhythm of Palawan State University (PSU) placed second and University of Rizal System (URS) secured the third spot in both categories.

When asked about their preparation, Gaile Leatrice Mercurio (BatSU) said that they were only able to practice for a month that’s why they felt a lot of pressure.

“One month lang kaming nagprepare kaya pausan talaga ‘to. Okay na sana kami sa 2nd or 3rd pero nasungkit pa namin ‘yung champion.

We all owed it to God, thank you talaga,” she said.

The winning teams will represent Southern Tagalog in the upcoming nationals at Davao City. ***

BatSU bets crowned reg’l King and Queen

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were Alvin Salvador from Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) and Claudine Tayco from Cavite State University (CavSU) who bagged first run-

ners up; while Shara Maxine Barber and Jaymark Palustre, both from Palawan State University (PSU), were second runners up.

PSU triumphs in Indigenous Dance

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while clothed in rooster-inspired Alamy costume but fell on second place. On the other hand, Cavite State University’s (CavSU) manly exhibition of barbaric Ifugao war dance Takiling earned them third spot.

PSU’s indigenous dance coach Adam Asuan shared the team’s strict preparation where they bidded

their chances with new dancers.

“Dahil ngayon lang nagkaroon ng bago [freshman] at grumaduate na iyung iba, mas naging strict kami lalo na’t kami ang nanalo last STRASUC 2017 [in the Indigenous Dance Category],” Asuan said stressing their doubled effort in sustaining their place in the said contest. ***

TRIBAL WARRIORS. The indigenous group of men representing PSU affirm their dance with their assuring motions.

Special awards were given: Lorenzo Miguel Calabano from Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) was Mr. Narsciscent and Mr. Montage. Charie Sergio from Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT) was awarded as Ms. Montage, while Kathleen Anne Alvarez and John Ray dela Cruz from University of Rizal System (URS) were Ms. And Mr. Congeniality, respectively. Salvador of LSPU garnered awards for Mr. Montage, Best in Production Attire, and Best in Swimwear.

The search began with a production number from the contestants. With the women dressed in white casual dresses ornamented with silver sequins and the men in white hoodies and pants designed by Louis Pangilinan, the candidates’ entertaining number received roaring applause from the audience. In the swim wear competition, the stunning candidates flaunted their physiques in their black floral one-piece swimsuits and yellow-blue-red trunks which heated up the search segment. Lastly was the Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana portion where the candidates showcased their picturesque glamour in national attire.

Alcones and Malaluan will represent Region IV in the upcoming national cultural fest to be held in Davao City. ***

CavSU clicks for gold

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SOUL-FULL PROD. Choir groups from Southern Tagalog battle out their harmonies for the chance to represent the region in the upcoming nationals.

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photographers Emir Khan Bautista, Mon Mangahas, and Mark Jayson Viterbo who also gave photography tips to the participants. ***

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SLSU tops CAF-Quiz Bowl Earns 4-peat reign

with a total score of 39 out of 60.

Batangas State University (BatSU) which rivaled the SLSU for the first place earned 34 points, followed by Marinduque State College (MSC) in the third place with 32 points.

According to Habagat, their group made intense preparations for this event. “Talagang kulang kami sa tulog. Napakarami ng libro na nabasa namin,” he said.

“No’ng nakadikit ‘yung puntos namin sa BatSU, talagang na-

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ghe-hectic na kami. Pero no’ng [pang] 18, 19, 20 [na] question, alam na namin na panalo na kami.

Sabi namin ‘Lord, salamat at nakaluwag-luwag na kami,” he added.

The team promised to put more effort in preparation for the Philippine Association of State University and Colleges (PASUC)-Culture and Arts Festival.

Judeimar Ungriano served as SLSU’s coach. ***

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“We didn’t expect to win kasi wala kaming entry last year but we just did our best to perform,” she added.

On the other hand, Palawan State University’s (PSU) synchronized performance of Jota Isabela won second place, while Batangas State University’s (BatSU) majestic routine of Jotabal snatched the third spot.

Each competing group was tasked to present “Jota”, a Spanish courtship dance that became a traditional folk dance in the Phil-

ippines. Among the different versions of Jota which were allowed in the competition are Jota Sevillana, Jota Rizal, Jota Gumaqueña, Jotabal, and Jota Isabela.

SLSU folk dancers will represent the Southern Tagalog Region in the upcoming Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Culture and Arts Festival 2018 to be held at Davao City.

The event judges were Edgardo “Egay” Victorio, Menandro Zobieto, and Robert Claro Lopez. ***

GRACE OF THE CROWD. Honoring the folk dance Jota, a Spanish courtship dance, the ladies and men tap their feet with grace on the dance floor.

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HIGHFLIERS. SLSU continues to ride the momentum of their consecutive wins as they once again bring home this year’s bacon—their 4th quiz bee win.

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The Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges - Culture and Arts Fest (STRASUC-CAF) has always been a much-awaited event. Streamers and stalls of all sizes and colors decorate the halls of the campus. The starry-eyed audience waits in the gymnasium, ready to cheer for their respective schools.

This year, Laguna State Polytechnic University has been deemed the host for the 4th STRASUC-CAF where delegates from different state universities and colleges (SUCs) are to stay at the San Pablo City Campus during the entirety of the event.

During their idle time, the contenders are expected to get out of their respective headquarters and get together with those from other universities.

This, however, was not observed. Instead, the delegates chose to stay in their respective rooms, missing the opportunity to engage in camaraderie.

Isn’t that the whole point of these event? These activities are conducted, not only to have a friendly competition between SUCs, but also to strengthen the bonds between the students amidst their cultural diversity.

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The term “fellowship” wasn’t fully able to live up to its name.

unity, the three-day event included a said Fellowship Night for the delegates to form new connections. Sadly, the program took a complete three-sixty as the university gymnasium wasn’t even half-filled. The live band performed in front of a crowd of hardwood floors and blinding stage lights.

The term “fellowship” wasn’t fully able to live up to its name.

Students, especially the delegates, should be fully aware of the event’s true meaning and purpose: to unify. That in competitions, not only the medals and certificates are the prizes, but all the more the memories, experiences, lessons, and new formed bonds.

Going home with a gold medallion around your neck and a plaque in hand is all fun and overwhelming, but without a new friend to message back or memories to recall, will this STRASUC experience feel real after returning to the normal student life? ***

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SLSU strums its way to nat’ls Bags 2 gold in Instrumental Solo

by GRACE NON

Done with the bands, soloists reaped awards with their soulful performances in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges – Culture and Arts Festival (STRASUC-CAF) instrumental solo competitions.

Classical Guitar Category Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) rejoiced as guitarist Jeriecko Cabuyao topped the Classical Guitar Category with his winning piece Bato sa Buhangin by Ernani Cuenco.

Cavite State University’s (CSU) Melvin Torres placed second and Aleika Pillar of Marinduque State Colleges (MSC) placed third.

Piano Category Judges were amazed with SLSU’s Gwen Tanola’s version of Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, her performance securing first place.

Marvin Torejas of MSC and Peter Escaba of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) snugged second and third places, respectively.

Banduria Category Colleene Loriebeth Esquibel of LSPU grabbed first place when she played the piece Binasuan with the banduria strummed at the back of her head.

Karen Cabias and her companion Ivy Kiong from Batangas State University reaped the second place while Arlen Sembrana from Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) placed third.

Violin Category Soulfully playing Ryan Cayabyab’s Araw Gabi, Joshua Garcullo from Mindanao State College of Arts and Technology (MinSCAT) bagged gold.

Jommel Barrion from University of Rizal System (URS) and Allan Robert Mascarenas of MSC hit second and third places, respectively.

The first placers will represent Southern Tagalog in the upcoming nationals to be held at Davao City. ***

THE UPSIDE OF DOWN. In her winning shot taken from a slightly higher angle, CavSU’s De Asis manages to capture a reflected version of the subject from a glass.

CavSU clicks for gold

by AERON JOHN REMORIN, CARL MICHAEL FLORANZA, and KIM ENRIGAN

SOLOIST OF THE DAY. LSPU’s Esquibel impressing the judges and the audience as she expressively play the kundiman Binasuan thru a banduria exhibition.

PSU to represent Reg. 4 in PASUC Radio Drama

by EVANDER VALERIO, PATRICIA EDEZA and ROSE ANN GERONA

Palawan State University (PSU) audio play team won the judges’ favor and the first place among nine participating SUCs with their well-scripted piece during the radio drama contest.

Occidental Mindoro State Colleges (OMSC) secured the third place and the Marinduque State

Colleges (MSC) snatched second place.

The drama of the winning team depicted a fisherman whose principle is to not use dynamite for fishing but because of inevitability, he broke his own belief that led him to his death.

PSU team members were Lieryfel John Ello, Jerald Impas, Denvie Joy

BatSU hits golden note in Kundiman Solo

by SHAINE TABUQUILDE and JOHN RAVEN RAMOS

Batangas State University’s (BatSU) Jericho Sandoval claimed top spot in Kundiman Solo Competition, surpassing contenders from eight state universities and colleges in Southern Tagalog.

Following him were Joranijane Jossa Cruz from University of Romblon System (URS) and Germilyn Redyan from Cavite State University (CavSU) who placed

2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Securing him the triumph, Sandoval emotionally sang Madaling Araw by Nicanor Abelardo.

Sandoval’s coach, Ms. Marivic Llamas, claimed that she always believed in her mentee and that she is not surprised at all that he won.

“Ino-offer ko ‘yung success ko syempre kay Lord at sa mga nakakasama ko mag-practice tulad nina Ma’am [coach] at ‘yung pia-

Regondon, Jerald Latagan and Kaycee Predicala.

“Sa tingin ko ang pinaka-advantage talaga namin is the script kasi iyong nilaan naming time for the practice ay very little lang so it would be the root of our story,” one of the members explained during a short interview. “And nag-trust kami kay Lord,” he added.

The judges highly-acclaimed that radio dramas should not just be heard; they must be felt.

“Ang radio drama [ay] ‘yung mapapaiyak, mapatayo ang balahibo ng tagapakinig, at hindi rin puro sound effects. Mahalaga ang senses na dapat maramdaman ng audience o listeners,” the jury added. ***

nist namin,” Sandoval said.

Each contestant for the competition has to pick from the set of songs written by National Artists for Music, chosen by the program coordinators.

Perfect Shot!

Cavite State University’s (CavSU) Rixxie Mae De Asis captured first place in the Culture and Arts Fest 2018 Photo Contest despite being a first-timer in the regionals.

University of Rizal System’s (URS) Jean Ivan Revereza saved the second spot and Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology’s (MinSCAT) Renthel Cueto placed third.

“Dahil syempre ako ang nagre-represent sa school namin, ang goal ko talaga ay ang manalo,” De Asis said.

The contest had no specific theme, the clickers were instructed to snap picture-perfect moments in the literary and visual arts competition venue.

The entries were critiqued by professional

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Rosales will represent the region in the upcoming Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Culture and Arts Festival in Davao. ***