Dmmmsu Cultural Affairs Unit

05/03/2026

𝐃𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐂-1 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 2026

The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) showcased a strong performance and garnered 214 overall points at the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges – Region I (PASUC-I) Culture and Arts Festival 2026, earning several championships and podium finishes across musical, dramatic, visual, dance, and literary arts competitions and placing third in the overall standings.

DMMMSU secured first-place victories in Piano, Song Writing, and Standard Choir under Musical Competitions; Short and Sweet Play Dialogue in Dramatic Arts; and Essay Writing, Persuasive Oratory, and Extemporaneous Speaking in Literary Arts.

The university also achieved second-place finishes in Classical Guitar, Banduria, Radio Drama, Dramatic Monologue (Filipino), Duo Acting, Painting, Hiphop, Contempory Dance, and Dagliang Talumpati.

Meanwhile, third-place finishes were recorded in Quartet, Pop Solo OPM, Dramatic Monologue (English), Pandalawahang Pag-Arte, Storytelling, Declamation, Contemporary Duo, and Pagsulat ng Sanaysay.

DMMMSU also placed in several other events, including fourth place in Violin, Vocal Duet, Show Choir, Short and Sweet Play Musical, Deklamasyon, Oral Interpretation of Poetry, Oratorio, and Indigenous Dance and fifth place in Live Band, Photography, Charcoal Rendering, On-the-Spot Poster Making, Pencil Drawing, Folk Dance, and Pagkukuwento.

In the pageantry event, Carmela Alyssa Alupay finished as 1st Runner-Up in the Mr. and Ms. PASUC-I 2026 pageant and received the Most Photogenic Award and Miss Eleo Skin Award, while Anthony Ruden S. Mangaoang placed 2nd Runner-Up in the male category.

The PASUC-I Culture and Arts Festival gathered state universities and colleges across Region I, recognizing student achievements in culture and the arts.

Through its strong performance, DMMMSU reaffirmed its place among the region’s leading institutions in cultural and artistic excellence.

27/02/2026

Congratulations, DMMMSU Cultural Team, on representing the university with excellence, artistry, and heart!

To every performer, artist, coach, and trainer who dedicated countless hours to practice and preparation — your passion, perseverance, and sacrifices have truly paid off. Your hard work has brought pride and honor to the entire DMMMSU community.

We celebrate you today and always!

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Congratulations to DMMMSU’s Folk Dance group for winning 4th Place, together with their coaches, Prof. Rusty Liclican and Mr. Lemuel Kenneth Aprecio at the PASUC-1 Culture and the Arts Festival 2026.

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Folk Dance Members:

Christian Buen
Renz Domondon
Wihnard Soriano
Nathaniel Vergara
Joshua Mapalo
John Nathaniel Cojotan
Kyle Lozano
James Michael Dacanay
Juan Bernard Dinulos
Richmarc Milanes
Khen Oribello
Kirk Keanne Flores
Chrismel Bondalo
Athan Kristian Pilones
Jupiter Boadilla
Renz Fabian
Charlie Remiendo
Jermil Luis Manantan

26/02/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Congratulations to DMMMSU’s Indigenous Dance group for winning 4th Place, together with their coaches, Prof. Rusty Liclican and Prof. Vladimir Joy Cariaso at the PASUC-1 Culture and the Arts Festival 2026.

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Indigenous Dance Members:

Krystel Ann Boado
Beverly Mangaoang
Alexa Bautista
Shiela Joyce Yanes
Franzeus Dominique Romero
Prince Carlo Cortez
Alejandro Tandoc
Rochel Mangaser
Reynan Liclican
Stephanie Solis
Frank Lester Laceste
Heart Chrystel Coloma
Nicole Roca
Paul Rosalada
Via Angelin Cunanan
Jasper Doptante
Mike Gilbert Sampaga
Rhian Destiny Plucena
Zhean Axelle Lalata

26/02/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Congratulations to DMMMSU’s Street Dance/ Hiphop group for winning 2nd Place in the Dance Arts category with their coach, Prof. Jo Ann P. Rulla at the PASUC-1 Culture and the Arts Festival 2026.

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Street Dance/ Hiphop Member
Gilbert Abanes, Jr.
Gelian Biay
Lex Ashley Manzano
Rolly Openia
Vanna Rosalyn Quezada
BJ Brenz Returban
Georbery Rico
Donato Ureta, Jr.
Naomi Bea Villanueva
Elaiza Praise Milana

26/02/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Congratulations to DMMMSU’s Contemporary Dance Group for winning 2nd Place, together with their coaches, Prof. Rolando Roncal, Jr., Dr. Salvador Llavore, and Mr. Lar Cacanando, at the PASUC-1 Culture and the Arts Festival 2026.

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Contemporary Dance Members:

Brian Dwight Montes
Emmanuel Jhay Panoy
Troy Gayo
James Russel Gaycis
Hermes Aldrich Mendoza
Zeo Amare Sanchez
Angelito Gallardo
Brybel Llobrera
Edrian Rocaberte
Renz Vincent Laroco
Ivan Hernaez

26/02/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Congratulations to Ryan C. Caldito and Ma. Fatima B. Dulay for winning 3rd Place in the Contemporary Duo category under Dance Arts, together with their coaches, Prof. Rusty Liclican and Dr. Rodelio V. Indong, at the PASUC-1 Culture and the Arts Festival 2026.

26/02/2026