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
Niña 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. Meñez
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
Niño 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 Meñez
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. Demontaño
Alanah Grace V. Divinagracia
Jannel R. Panes
Syriel Jake G. Poloy
Sunshine S. Solijon
Julienne Mae D. Suizo

Contemporary Duo, 2nd place
Kayle Demontaño
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 Montaño

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