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A NEW PERSPECTIVE: INSIDE DHVTSU’S 156th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

From its humble beginnings as an arts and trades school back in November 4, 1861 which was
known at that time as Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Bacolor, Don Honorio Ventura
Technological State University has withstood the test of time, surviving World War 1, World War
2 and even Mt. Pinatubo’s eruption to become the premier State University in Pampanga.

One hundred and fifty-six years later, DHVTSU commemorates its founding anniversary during
its weeklong University Days, from December 12 to 15, which hosted a number of events that
featured the university, the Honorian Community and Pampanga in itself.

For four days, the Honorian Community celebrated the founding anniversary of the university in
different festivities. Included in the festivities are new competitions including the Singkagaling
Contest, Ms. Q & A, DHVTSU’s 1st Motorbike & Car Show Competition, among others.

Meanwhile, crowd favorite competitions such as the Color Fun Run, Battle of the Bands, Hip-
Hop Dance Competition, University-wide Quiz Bowl and Mr. & Ms. DHVTSU also returned and
captivated Honorians during the weeklong celebration.
First Ms. Q and A Competition Captivates Honorians
By: Mary Anne Razon

Showing their wit and talent, 12 LGBTQ members from different colleges ramped on the
makeshift stage in front of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) during DHVTSU’s
celebration of the University Days last December 13, 2017.

The event was opened by a production number where the contestants were introduced to the
crowd and was followed by a long gown competition. To further test their wit and determine
which candidate will be hailed Ms. Q and A, first, an “expound the word” portion was held. They
were each given one word and were tasked to explain related things to the said word.

After that segment, eight contestants proceeded to the next round called “wit lang”. Absurd
questions were asked to the contestants which should be answered in an intelligent or ‘witty’
manner.

Three contestants were eliminated after the contest which left five remaining contestants
challenged by the competition called “Beklamation”. They should declaim their answers on
relevant questions. One of which is “Do you believe that social media is positive or negative?”

Moreover, the winners of the first Ms. Q and A are as follows:

1. Louise Maninang, Senior High School - Ms. Q and A 2017
2. Jrel Macapinlac , College of Education - 1st Runner-up
3. Miguel De Leon Olchondra, College of Education - 2nd Runner-up
DHVTSU Radio Presents Battle of the Bands
By: Daniel Mallari

In line with the celebration of the DHVTSU’s University Days, Don Honorio Ventura
Technological State University (DHVTSU) Campus Radio 103.9 FM launched the Battle of the
Bands 2017 held last December 13 at the makeshift stage in front of the College of Industrial
Technology building.

Eleven bands, all from DHVTSU, competed in the event, including Algorithms, Arkizta,
Atensyon, Bandwidth, Barsams, Crestfallen, D'Notes, Didasko, Subrosa, Requiem and The
Illumination.

The Illumination band composed of four members who were Robert John Santos, Christopher
John Garcia, Jereme Jay Uncad and Neil Conrad Noe Bumatay where hailed as champions
after earning a near perfect score at 99.16%.

Meanwhile, Alneyko Cendaña, Jeremiah Matic, Venus Cunanan, Vincent Ivan Matic and Bon
Mirabueno of Arkizta captured the second spot with a score of 96%.

On the other hand, Darell Lusung, Jeric Jurabal Chester Galang, Bryan Banawan, Timothy and
Patrick Pineda of Crestfallen band scored 94.66% which gave them a third place finish in the
competition.

Moreover, Two alumni bands, Aios and Pasmados performed midway and near the end
respectively, to relieve the mood during the competition.

"Proven na, na hindi lang sa academic ang excellence pati na rin sa mga cultural activities at
mga ganitong pa-battle of the bands, magaling ang honorians," Ms. Abigail B. Meneses said,
DHVTSU Campus Radio adviser.

Ms. Abigail B. Meneses, also mentions that she was incredibly happy and proud that the org
was able to host the event amidst the busy schedule of the members and dealing with limited
resources.

“Sinisigurado namen na meron kaming panahon para maisakatuparan yung gantong event, na
sobra naman talaga nagbibigay ng happiness sa mga honorians at nagbibigay din ng honor sa
campus radio ng university." she added.
Macatuno, Tanjuakio outlast contenders in Singkagaling Contest
By: MANIAGO, JIRO MICHAEL B.

Former The Voice Teens PH artist Jay Emmanuel Macatuno and Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Section B singe,r Angel Bernadette Anne Tanjuakio,
nabbed the championship in the Singkagaling singing competition during the University Days
held at the stage in front of the College of Industrial Technology, December 13, 2017.

“Sobrang saya kasi kahit mahirap yung kanta, nanalo pa din. Hindi pa nga nagsisink-in kasi
nakakakaba talaga kanina kasi ang daming magagaling,” Macatuno asserted when asked
regarding his sentiments upon their victory over other 16 participants.

Being the only duo performer, Macatuno and Tanjuakio managed to pilfer the attention of both
the audience and the judges with their undeniable chemistry in their execution of Gary
Valenciano’s Sana Maulit Muli. Macatuno even added that this could have been their edge over
other contenders.

On the other hand, the criteria for judging were based on: Voice Quality – 50%, Overall
Performance – 20%, Stage Presence – 20%, and Audience Impact – 10%. Additionally, the
panel that judged the participants based on the beset criteria were Mr. Patrick Julienne Perez,
Mr. Fernando Mallari, Mr. Jojiet D. Calma, Mr. JP Baluyut, and Ms. Renenniel Hayag - a former
finalist from a television show pageant Super Sireyna.

Meanwhile, College of Education’s Aika Grace Pangilinan secured the third spot with her piece
Fallin' by Alicia Keys gaining her total of 91.4% while Ronalyn David of the same college fenced
the second after amassing a sum of 93.2% in her deliverance of Celine Dion’s My Heart will Go
On. Macatuno and Tanjuakio of the Senior High School Department, on the other hand,
mustered an aggregate of 97.2%.
CSSP, PC secure crowns on Mr. and Ms. DHVTSU '17
JIRO MICHAEL B. MANIAGO

Despite the half-hour power interruption, Ms. Porac Campus representative Charlene Mallari
and College of Social Sciences and Philosophy stud John Daniel Sadsad outshined 10 other
contending pairs from different colleges and campuses during the third day of the University
Days, December 14 in Mr. and Ms. Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University
(DHVTSU) 2017 at the New University Gymnasium.

The contestants first stunned the audience and judges with their model-like bodies in the swim
wear competition where both male and female candidates wore body-accentuating cloth
garments. However, halfway during the long gown and formal wear competition, where the
aspiring title-holders exuded their finesse and elegance with their graceful and poised walk, an
unanticipated power interruption took place lasting 30 minutes; thus, delaying the contest proper
and encouraging some of the audience to vacate the premise.

On the contrary, the long gown and formal wear competition segment of the event resumed
simultaneously after the resumption of stable electricity in the New University Gymnasium.
Afterwards, Jay Emmanuel Macatuno and Bernadette Anne Tanjuakio, victors of the
Singkagaling Competition 2017, delivered their own rendition of Sam Smith’s Too Good at
Goodbyes for an intermission number.

Subsequently, the contestants were subjected to a casual interview with questions based on
each contestant’s personal background; some questions were mostly pertinent to their would-be
contribution to society or the university in case of victory, full utilization of their knowledge for the
benefit of their community, life advocacies, and tourism benefiting plans.

Thereafter, from 22 contenders (11 male, 11 female), the number was reduced to ten with the
disclosure of the Top 5 Male and Top 5 Female contenders. The criteria used to determine the
finalists are: Casual Wear – 20%, Swim Wear – 20%, Long Gown and Formal Wear – 20%,
Casual Interview – 25%, and Poise & Bearing – 15%.

Top 5 Male
1.) John Bryan Gamboa
2.) Fernando Garcia Jr.
3.) Engedi Louis Salenga
4.) Ramis Nuqui
5.) John Daniel Sadsad

Top 5 Female
1.) Sophia Obmerga
2.) Mikee Gagui
3.) Mary Joy Ocampo
4.) Kervee Mae Cabuso
5.) Charlene Mallari

Consequently, the Top 10 Finalists were exposed to another question and answer portion where
they were ranked in adherence with the following criteria: Beauty – 40%, Intelligence – 40%,
and Poise & Bearing – 20%. The final set of candidates were ranked in the following order:

Mr. DHVTSU 2nd Runner-up: Ramis Nuqui

Mr. DHVTSU 1st Runner-up: Fernando Garcia Jr.
Mr. SCUAA: Engedi Louis Salenga
Mr. CAASUC: John Bryan Gamboa
Mr. DHVTSU 2017: John Daniel Sadsad

Ms. DHVTSU 2nd Runner-up: Kervee Mae Cabuso

Ms. DHVTSU 1st Runner-up: Sophia Obmerga
Ms. SCUAA: Mary Joy Ocampo
Ms. CAASUC: Mikee Gagui
Ms. DHVTSU 2017: Charlene Mallari

"Hindi ako makapaniwala na nanalo ako kasi I am just from Porac Campus and parang
minamata lang nila yung mga satellite campuses. Pero napatunayan ko na kaya namin, "
Charlene Mallari, Ms. DHVTSU 2017, asserted to her surprise upon her victory. Also, the same
reaction can be implied from John Daniel Sadsad, Mr. DHVTSU 2017, in his quip: "Hindi ko
talaga expect na mananalo ako,very honorable na makareceive ng award na ito. Hanggang
ngayon di pa rin nagsisink-in sakin -- sobrang glamorous ng award na ito."

In addition, aside from the five major titles given, there are also seven minor and three major
awards given and they are as follows:

MINOR AWARDS
Mr. Congeniality: Carl Angelo Layson
Mr. Photogenic: Ramis Nuqui
Mr. People's Choice Award: Kevin Mata
Mr. Production Number: John Bryan Gamboa
Mr. Photographer's Choice: Engedi Louis Salonga
Mr. Smart: Engedi Louis Salonga

Ms. Congeniality: Kervee Cabuso

Ms. Photogenic: Sophia Obmera
Ms. People's Choice Award: Ebbie Dimal
Ms. Production Number: Sophia Obmera
Ms. Photographer's Choice: Kervee Mae Cabuso
Ms. Smart: Sophia Obmera
MAJOR AWARDS
Mr. Best in Casual Wear: John Bryan Gamboa
Mr. Best in Swim Wear: Ramis Nuqui
Mr. Best in Formal Wear: Engedi Louis Salenga

Ms. Best in Casual Wear: Kervee Mae Cabuso

Ms. Best in Swim Wear: Sophia Obmera
Ms. Best in Formal Wear: Sophia Obmera