The UEP delegation for dance sport and poster making contests qualified for the top three during the 56th ASEAN Commemorative Contests held on August 18, 2023, at Eastern Visayas State University-Main Campus and Doña Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation Gymnasium.
The following are the names of the participants and their coaches in the various competitions aforementioned:
Dance sport finalists:
Raul L. Brenzuela Jr.
Wayne Maxim E. Bocboc
Cabrennie Anica J. Amores
Kent Bryte B. Cablay
Dance sport coaches:
Denielle S. Britanico
Levi A. Caparic
Poster making finalist:
Julliene Radam Espiña
Chorale members:
Earl Karylle Acedera
Fritz Gerald Agus
Arleah Balanquit
Jude Calipes
Jophem Capending
Jolo Cataquiz
Rostom Siervo
Jessa May Ogalesco
Edieson Ramos
Charlene Rulona
Chorale conductor:
Virgilio Lademora Jr.
Spoken word poetry participant:
Mariel Ritchie Jolejole
Essay writing participant:
Niño Anthony Petalbo
The UEP Cultural Director, Dr. Mary Lynn Espiña-Verano and Prof. Liana Melissa dela Rosa are the coaches for poster making, spoken word poetry, and essay writing contests.
Dr. Verano expressed her gratitude towards the university president and the finance office for the immediate grant of their budget request. She also thanked all the people in the academe who continue to support the activities of the university talents.
Words by Niño Anthony Petalbo
Photos by Mariel Ritchie Jolejole