TSU marks its 116th Foundation and 33rd Chapter Anniversary

After2 years of online activities, Tarlac State University opened its limited faceto-face Foundation Week last October 18, 2022, at TSU Gymnasium with the theme, “Bagong Sibol: Pagbunyi sa Bagong Henerasyon at Pagkandili sa mga Sandigan ng Institusyon.”

A doxology was led by TSU Chorale, followed by a performance with TSU’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Dr. Agnes Macaraeg together with the TSU Performing Arts. Dr. Grace Rosete, Vice President for Administration and Finance said in her opening remarks, “Let this week’s festivities be a celebration of our hard work over the years. Let us recognize our efforts in making Tarlac State University an agile and resilient institution of higher education in the Province of Tarlac.” Dr. Arnold Velasco, President of Tarlac State University, also delivered his heartfelt message and officially open the 116th Founding Anniversary of Tarlac State University. Honorable Harmes Sebranno gave his special message for the University’s weeklong celebration. Lastly, Honorable 3rd district representative, Honorable Noel Rivera and Atty. Leo Miguel Escalona also gave inspiring insights for the open- ing of TSU’s Foundation Week. The celebration continues with some performances prepared by the faculty and staffs of TSU and concluded by Chief of Staff, Ms. Lorina Ledesma on behalf of Tarlac City’s Mayor Cristy Angeles.

In the afternoon, an Inter-College Culture and Arts Competition was joined by different colleges throughout the University. CBA swept-off three consecutive champions in all of the category namely: Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Cha-cha.

The colleges who stood victors in the Hip-Hop Dance Competition are the College of Business and Accountancy, earning 1st place with a score of 93.55%; The College of Teacher Education, obtaining 2nd place with a score of 87.88%; and the College of Public Administration and Governance, achieving 3rd place with a score of 87.5%.

Meanwhile, the colleges that conquered the top in the Contemporary Dance Competition are the College of Business and Accountancy, attaining 1st Place with a score of 94.25%; the College of Teacher Education as 2nd Placer with a score of 89%; and College of Criminal Justice and Education, securing the 3rd Place with a score of

81%.

In addition, different colleges came out triumphant in Cha-cha Dance Competition Category namely- College of Business and Accountancy, mining 1st Place as they scored a whopping 89%; College of Criminal Justice and Education, securing 2nd Place with a garnered score of 82.75%; and College of Teacher Education as 3rd Placer, having a score of 80.7%.

CBA WINS FIRST PLACE IN ALL CATEGORIES of the Inter-College Culture and Arts Competition. Robbie Dumandan, a member from the hip-hop CBA team expressed their gratitude, “Nabuo lang po ‘to (routine) noong midterms … super thankful po kami na nakipagcooperate ang lahat and iyong support po ng CBA solid po talaga.” Meanwhile, AJ Ibarra, a member from the contemporary CBA team explained the story behind their routine, where the importance of a family’s connection with one another towards one’s life is associated with the relationship of air and plants, and how they need one another to live.

Joshua Sagum noted that with the advice of the CBA alumni and the team’s combined effort, the Latin (cha cha cha) CBA finished their routine in the span of

2 days.

Prior to this competition, everyone had an exhausting week from the midterms. Still, the contestants gave their hundred and one percent, and CBA managed a clean sweep in hip-hop, contemporary, and Latin (cha cha cha). Gov. Timothy Bote is proud for the awards CBA received, he also mentioned, “Kukunin ko na itong opportunity na ito para pasalamatan ang lahat ng tao na tumulong sa CBA.”

Showcasing a combination of Philippine culture and nature, the Cultural Show 2022 “Ang Sayaw sa Panahon ng Maskara” is one of the highlights in the first day’s festivities. This concert was hosted by the Head of TSU Office for Culture and The Arts, Prof. Marcelino Balanquit. Thirteen dances from the Performing Arts Dance Troup trainees, members, and alumni roused the crowd. Three songs from the TSU Chorale conducted by Mr. Joshua Fontanilla were relished by the audience. The Foundation Week commenced its first day full of festivities that showed TSUians their college spirit manifested by the high turnout in the activities celebrating TSU’s 116th Founding Anniversary and 33rd Charter Anniversary.