In a celebration of language and creativity, students from various colleges took the stage during the afternoon session of the 2025 U-Days Filipino Speech Category on Jan. 29 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the New Academic Building Function Hall. Competing in Dagliang Talumpati, Binalaybay, and Suguidanon, Taga-West students showcased the richness of Filipino language and culture.
Dagliang Talumpati: A Voice of Conviction
With unwavering confidence, students delivered compelling speeches in the Dagliang Talumpati competition. From Dapog Manugbulad’s powerful metaphor of the niyog—where perseverance leads to the richest cream of success—to their call to serve the nation as the final and most essential ingredient, each speech resonated with passion and purpose. Competitors highlighted West Visayas State University’s (WVSU) core values as key ingredients for growth, blending wisdom, resilience, and a love for learning into a recipe for meaningful opportunities.
Binalaybay: The Art of Hiligaynon Poetry
The competition continued with Binalaybay, where poets showcased their mastery of Hiligaynon. Among the crowd favorites were contestants from Dapog Manuglupak, who emphasized that Taga-West students are “arisgada kag arisgado” (fearless), and Dapog Manuglugaw, who described them as students with “sinako nga kinaadman” (brimming with wisdom). The performances reflected a shared belief that talent and determination are the perfect ingredients for success.
Suguidanon: Storytelling That Inspires
In the heart of Digamo sa West, where discovery and innovation pave the way for opportunities, Taga-West students illuminated the stage through Suguidanon. Each tale embodied the essence of perseverance, creativity, and self-belief. Stories of farmers likening life to a pot of laswa, hopeful individuals finding light in the darkness, and teachers shaping the future all echoed a shared truth—that with determination, love, and ingenuity, even the simplest beginnings can lead to extraordinary triumphs.
Story by Angel Peñaredondo and Jazmin Atienza/Pagyuhum Publication
Photos by Pagyuhum Publication
