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  • West Visayas State University tops RASUC VI with 322 points

    West Visayas State University tops RASUC VI with 322 points

    West Visayas State University scored a total of 322 points to emerge as the overall champion of the Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges VI Regional Culture and the Arts Festival and Conference 2026, held Feb. 20-24 at the University of Antique in Sibalom, Antique.

    Here are the recorded top 3 finishes of the University:

    Visual Arts
    Poster Making Competition, 1st place
    Mike Deniel A. Rabusa

    Musical Contest:
    Instrumental and Vocal Kundiman, 1st place
    Leobert Vincent Deliarte

    Instrumental Solo Piano, 1st place
    Jon Athan Maypa

    Instrumental Solo Banduria, 1st place
    Christian Ortaliz
    Accompanist: Khengieh Jhen Bayoneta

    Instrumental Solo Violin, 2nd place
    Josiah David Escamillan

    Instrumental Solo Guitar, 2nd place
    Jared James Sarduma

    Songwriting, 2nd place
    Therese Anne Caceres
    Dennis John Canja

    Live Band, 1st place
    Clart U. Alcallaga
    Lovely Joy A. De los Reyes
    Angelo Mac Fuentes
    Jahdai Jamin G. Jabano
    Niรฑa Pearl Prion
    Pab John B. Santillan

    Standard Chorale, 2nd place
    Regie B. Alanan Riego
    Jon T. Alcallaga
    Angel Grace G. Ancoy
    Blitzkrieg Zither D. Barrios
    Althea Jones B. Betita
    Beverly Nicole F. Ceballos
    Leobert Vincent M. Deliarte
    Ryan Emmanuel C. Dema-ala
    Kayziah Jane A. Halaba
    Kim Anjela M. Katipunan
    Trisha Yvonne M. Katipunan
    Eliza Krischell G. Luceo
    Gemelou Joshua S. Magluyan
    Kirk Johnray C. Meรฑez
    Lei Lindsay V. Perales
    Tristan Kelso L. Rivera
    Jessica Marie B. Rojo
    Nicholas Robert T. Saraet
    Sofia Angel D. Sucgang
    Vahron D. Tiongco

    Show Choir, 3rd place
    Regie Alanan Riego
    Jon Alcallaga
    Ryan Emmanuel Dema-ala
    Hanneh Lou Francisco
    Blitzkrieg Zither Barrios
    Niรฑo Castro
    Arjhoina Jyn De Guzman
    Jeriel Gonzaga
    Kayziah Jane Halaba
    Ellysa Janagap
    Nelsie Rose Jarina
    Kim Anjela Katipunan
    Eliza Krischell Luceo
    Gemelou Joshua Magluyan
    Kirk Johnray Meรฑez
    Angela Katrice Panes
    Nicholas Robert Saraet
    Sofia Angel Sucgang
    Christian Superio
    Rose Ann Tabing

    Contemporary Dance Group, 1st place
    Pee Vi Angel A. Amaril
    Hernamae D. Bercillo
    Carlos Miguel M. Bernabe
    Prince Arthur B. Catalogo
    Kayle P. Demontaรฑo
    Alanah Grace V. Divinagracia
    Jannel R. Panes
    Syriel Jake G. Poloy
    Sunshine S. Solijon
    Julienne Mae D. Suizo

    Contemporary Duo, 2nd place
    Kayle Demontaรฑo
    Julienne Suizo

    Pop Solo, 1st place
    Lovely De los Reyes

    Quartet, 1st place
    Precious Amigable
    Blitzkrieg Barrios
    William Jess Laurence Centina
    Azil Jira Libuna

    Dance Competitions

    Street Dance, 1st place
    Renier D. Apelo
    Paul Joshua D. Bayasca
    Bryan H. Conadera
    Phebe Kate Descalsota
    Raven Jude B. Doruelo
    Joahna Marie E. Gubac
    John Benedict J. Guzman
    Sean Mark P. Mucho
    Angelica Mae Pandioday
    Zhyra Yummi Reyes
    Shevannah Reynd D. Sagario
    Ma. Juliana Ysabelle M. Soliva

    Indigenous Dance, 1st place
    Cristel Ann V. Atong
    Pauline Joyce A. Barrientos
    Mary Flor B. Beboso
    Brando D. Bodejas
    Alexandra Nicole C. Claro
    Mary Danielle F. Dimo
    Richard Jr. V. La-as
    Kate Marie L. Lavilla
    Danthea Belle Loria
    CJ Kent T. Octavio
    Joroviah Lois F. Patriarca
    Jilyn D. Pielago
    Krystal Feb N. Roa
    Trishamarie Faye D. Romero
    Kenjie Mae V. Talamillo
    Chrislyn Marie S. Tanoy
    Tiffany M. Vidal
    Rizabel Maxine A. Vilches

    Philippine Folk Dance, 1st place
    Janleo Danielle C. Almendralejo
    Ian James B. Blancada
    Mark Ian Jr. O. Calfoforo
    John Michael Q. Duero
    Bench Raven P. Eresuelo
    Mark Gregory B. Garcia (Alternate)
    Alexes John P. Gemoto
    John Guilbert P. Hernaez
    CJ Uldarico B. Hernandez
    Quinner Quinch V. Lopez
    Wyn Chryster M. Magpatoc
    Daniel G. Monieno
    Nel John G. Ortiz
    Lawrence D. Palma
    James Patrick O. Romero
    Robert G. Roque
    Clark D. Zipagan

    Literary and Broadcast
    Deklamasyon Filipino, 1st place
    Ma. Kaitlinn Cayne Lubrico

    Dramatic Monologue Filipino, 2nd place
    Giely Rhose Bendol

    Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, 1st place
    JC Rey Padilla

    Declamation English, 3rd place
    Nhel Alfone James Palencia

    Dramatic Monologue English, 3rd place
    Saicy Marie Visca

    Dagliang Talumpati, 2nd place
    Meynard Inocencio

    Pagkukwento, 2nd place
    Yehlette Martin

    Extemporaneous Speaking, 3rd place
    Andrei Jan P. Tono

    Storytelling, 1st place
    Carlene Fiel M. Garcia

    Persuasive Oratory, 3rd place
    Adriane Legislador

    Oratorio, 3rd place
    Dick Matthew Montaรฑo

    Short and Sweet (Dialogue), 1st place
    Charles D. Azuela
    Clarence Kim P. Ceriola
    Frelyn June S. Daza
    Von Carlo V. Garbino
    Thea Anne L. Mendoza
    Mary Frances I. Palmares
    Isaiah Dwayne L. Pamisa

    Short and Sweet (Musical), 2nd place
    Renien Mae C. Barnezo
    Luje Mae D. Farillon
    Mjee D. Ferasol
    Trixie Marie C. Gea
    Don F. Jereta
    Geleen Christianne D. Morit

    Radio Drama, champion
    Arcel Vinz D. Agudo
    Adrian Dave E. Dario
    Marian V. Gamala
    Charisse Marynelle F. Lemoncito
    Roxanne Faye E. Obero

    Duo Acting, 1st place
    Axel Dave L. Niolar
    Joshua S. Samontanes
    Johuana Babes G. Tan (Alternate)

    Pandalawahang Pag-arte, 1st place
    Berlu P. Jagolino III
    Andre N. Lagnason
    Rjan Krizdell G. Gomez (Alternate)

    Mr. and Ms. RASUC VI 2026
    Ma. Alessandra Louise J. Huyaban
    Paul Castor Janobas

    Special awards:
    Best in Q&A, Mr. Photogenic, Best in Production Number, Best in Barong Tagalog and Terno, 1st place in Talent Competition

    Congratulations to all WVSU delegates for representing the University with excellence.

    Basta Taga West, the Best.

    Photo Sources: WVSU PAMCO, RASUC VI RCAF 2026

  • West Visayas State University tops Poster Making competition

    West Visayas State University tops Poster Making competition

    WVSU secured 1st place in the Poster Making competition during the RASUC VI Regional Culture and the Arts Festival and Conference 2026, held at the UA Museum and UA Center Gate of the University of Antique in Sibalom.

    Representing West Visayas State University (WVSU) and coached by Jeanette J. Simpas, Mike Deniel A. Rabusa delivered a compelling and visually striking artwork that impressed judges with its creativity and clarity of message.

    This victory reinforces the strong artistic presence of West Visayas State University in the regional arts arena.

    Congratulations to our exceptional young artist for bringing home the gold and honoring WVSU through excellence in visual arts!

    #WVSUTransformingGenerations
    #WVSUexcels
    #RASUCVI
    #Pagsaulog
    #RCAF2026

  • WVSU clinches double gold in Duo Acting and Pandalawahang Pag-arte

    WVSU clinches double gold in Duo Acting and Pandalawahang Pag-arte

    WVSU achieved a commanding sweep in the theatrical competitions, securing gold medals in both Duo Acting and Pandalawahang Pag-arte during the RASUC VI Regional Culture and the Arts Festival and Conference 2026, held at the New AVR of the University of Antique in Sibalom.

    In Duo Acting, the English-category team delivered a sharply executed performance marked by precision, depth, and emotional clarity:

    * Axel Dave L. Niolar
    * Joshua S. Samontanes
    * Johuana Babes G. Tan (Alternate)
    Coach: Jemuel Garcia Jr.

    In Pandalawahang Pag-arte, the Filipino-category performers impressed with dynamic stage presence and cohesive dramatic interpretation:

    * Rjan Krizdell G. Gomez (Alternate)
    * Berlu P. Jagolino III
    * Andre N. Lagnason
    Coach: Ryan Puljanan

    These victories reaffirm the artistic strength of West Visayas State University and its commitment to excellence in the performing arts.

    Congratulations to our outstanding theater performers for bringing home double gold and raising the banner of Western Visayas with pride!

    #WVSUTransformingGenerations
    #WVSUexcels
    #RASUCVI
    #Pagsaulog