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7th PASUC National Culture and Arts Festival opens in Albay

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Delegates from the 112 participating higher education institutions gathered together in the opening program of the 7th Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) National Culture and Arts Festival held on December 1, 2015 at the Albay Astrodome, Legazpi City, Albay.

It’s more fun in Albay. SUC Presidents, PASUC heads and delegates, and key government officials witness a visual spectacle of Albay’ s cultural heritage in the opening program of the 7th National Culture and the Arts Festival p. (Photo by: Earl Epson L. Recamunda)

Key government officials of the province headed by Albay Governor Joey Sarte Salceda, represented by Tourism Officer Dorothy Colle, and Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal warmly welcomed the participants coming from the 17 regions in the country. Highlighting Albay’s cultural heritage, the arena became a visual spectacle as replicas of the

province’s iconic landmarks, the Mayon Volcano and Cagsawa Ruins, were used as inspiration for the stage setup. In his welcome remarks, Rosal emphasized the importance of the festival in preserving the cultural heritage of the country. He said this festival not only provides an avenue for each region to showcase their cultural identity, but

also cultivates and nurtures the sub-cultures that each region has. “I would like to commend the preservers of the country’s cultural arts for they not only benefit this generation but the generations to come. This olympics for cultural arts reflect the history and soul that the Filipinos have as a whole,” Rosal said. Colle also commended PASUC and even emphasized the need for greater quality education in pursuing acquisition of knowledge for culture and arts among the Filipino students. “Ang inaasahan

nating pagbabago sa isip ng ating mga kabataan tungkol sa makabagong kultura ay nakasalalay sa maayos na pagtuturo sa ating mga mag-aaral,” she said. In an interview with The BUzzette, PASUC President Dr. Ricardo Rotoras bared that unlike in the previous years the organizing committees of the 2015 festival placed more importance on the presence of almost all of the state universities and colleges throughout the 17 regions. He also expressed his excitement to explore

NCR dominates first day of PASUC tilt

National Capital Region (NCR), 2014’s overall defending champion, asserted its dominance in the opening

day of the 7th Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) National Culture and the Arts Festival held on December 1, 2015. With a total score of 20 points, NCR secured its top post, winning in all three events as of 5:00 p.m. The region bagged the first prize in the Folk Dance, second in Contemporary Dance and fourth in the Radio Drama competitions respectively. Region XII came in second with 13 points, winning first place in

Contemporary Dance and placing fourth in Folk Dance. With 10 points, Region IX clinched the third spot, placing first in the Radio Drama. Meanwhile, Regions VI and V are in a tight race, occupying the fourth and fifth spots with eight and seven points respectively. The competitions are expected to heat up tomorrow as the student-participants from the 17 regions battle it out in the remaining socio-cultural events. (Suzene Cajegas and John Cyril Yee)

NCR delegates beam with pride during the presentation of regional participants. (Photo by: Earl Epson Recamunda)

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Editorial Head: Dr. Ma. Celina Eladia G. Meneses

Associate Editor: Prof. Gladys G. Serafica

Managing Editor: Ms. Merly J. Loria

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Circulation Manager: Ms. Mary Ann M. See

Photojournalist: Earl Epson L. Recamunda

Shan Gabriel ApuliGeorge Gio Brondial

Layout Artists: Jona V. Castaneda

Contributors:Jervy Anne Romero

Jessica BechaydaJoshua Caleb Pacleta

Bryan Del CastilloCassandra BalalaKeren Bernadas

Deano Christian EchagueJulinda GallegoRanelle SertanJohn Cyril YeeShaira Donato

Monique AstilleroYodel Berding

Karol Josef LucenaSuzene Cajegas

Virn Ivy del ValleEditorial Consultants:

Prof. Viveth G. MorcozoProf. Rogelyn P. SamarProf. Ma Merlie R. Arbo

Dr. Reina O. Habalo Dr. Helen M. Llenaresas

Overall Consultant:Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas

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Vox PopuliIn the Eyes of the Beholder

Wearing a crown, even just for a day has been every child’s dream. But for BU alumna Kemica Barcelona, this dream did not simply remain a dream. She was able to turn her dream into reality when she was

crowned Ms. PASUC in 2014. “The pageant was one of the table turners in my life,” Barcelona said. In an interview with The BUzzette, she revealed that after winning the coveted title, her life was never the same again. She said she learned that her title afforded her the power of influence, and that while winning the

crown was a great privilege, it also came with a thousandfold responsibilities. “Being Miss PASUC should not be confined to aesthetics, Barcelona said. She revealed that while every pageant is a celebration of beauty, it is more of uplifting and empowering women. It is being of service to others. For what it’s worth, a title is just a title if it doesn’t have a purpose,” she said. What drove Barcelona to stand out in the pageant was her determination, motivation and high regard for culture and the arts. And as she prepares to pass on her crown to her successor tomorrow at the Albay Astrodome, Barcelona advised this year’s candidates to simply enjoy the moment. “After all, it is a pageant laid on the foundation of sportsmanship and camaraderie,” she said. (Ranelle Anne Sertan and Keren Anne Bernadas)

National Culture and Arts Festival

Official Results (as of 5:30 p.m., December 1, 2015)

Contemporary Dance:1st place - Region XII

2nd place - NCR3rd place - CARAGA4th place - Region II5th place - Region III

Folk Dance1st place - NCR

2nd place -Region VI3rd place - Region IV4th place - Region XII5th place - Region II

Radio Drama1st place - Region IX2nd place - Region V

3rd place - Region VIII4th place - NCR

5th place: Region VI

Student-participants from Region XII perform during the Contemporary Dance competition held at the Albay Astrodome on December 1, 2015 .Shan Gabriel Apuli

VICTORY. The National Capital Region (NCR) contingent strike a pose after bagging the first place in the Folkdance competition held on December 1, 2015 at the Albay Astrodome, Legazpi City. (Photo by: George Gio Brondial

the province, adding that “Albay is now becoming the country’s capital of conferences.” In a symbolic display of humility and hospitality, Bicol University President Dr. Arnulfo Mascariñas, acted as an ice cream vendor in a production number, offering the delegates a taste of sili and pili ice cream—Albay’s signature dessert. “This entire festival is a venue for us to showcase our God-given talents, a way for us to find the best people to represent the country in the outside world and international competitions, and an opportunity to develop greater love for the country,” Mascariñas said. With the theme, “Transforming the Landscape of Culture and the Arts in the Public Higher Education Institutions,” this year’s festival aims to encourage participation from among the 17 regions, and to promote the culture of peace through the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, fair play and respect for others. (Keren Anne Bernadas and Julinda Gallego)

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What are your expectations for the PASUC 2015 National Culture and Arts Festival and what motivated you to join this year’s events and

competitions?

Of course nag-eexpect kami ngayong PASUC 2015 na ma-share namin ‘yung skills and talent namin

academically and siyempre para ma-revive ‘yung culture rin ng

mga Tausug. This is also our way to show not only the Philippines but the whole world na ang mga

Muslim sa ARMM Region ay hindi terorista, kami ay tulad niyo ring mga ordinaryong tao na gustong

makipagkaisa sa mga kapwa naming Filipino.

– Sitti Arnessa Kudjan, ARMM

Perseverance and being proud of our culture and our school are our

driving forces to join this event.-Jon Kristoffer Deguma, region VI

Sa amin sa North Catabato, ang dance troupe namin ay isa sa mga group na kinikilala ng Region XII,

so it is a big opportunity for us. We came here not to impress but to show the talents and skills na

binigay sa’min ni God.–Mark San Pedro, Region XII

Na-motivate talaga ako na sumali dito sa PASUC kasi gusto ko i-share

yung talents and skills namin sa ibang mga taga-region. Isang honor ‘yung ma-ipakita mo ang

kakayahan mo sa ibang tao.-Clarence Nota, Zamboanga

Peninsula, Region IX

I am expecting that the schools will unite and establish friendship

rather than rivalry. The spirit of this gathering is not only about seeking

for who is excellent in different fields but to establish friendship

and unity through culture and arts. -Nikko Pajarilla, Region XI

Talagang pinaghandaan namin, ultimong costume, gumastos talaga kami. Ang purpose namin is unang-

una para makilala ang aming university at para ma-represent ang

kabuuan ng region namin.-Federico Ceribo, Region IV