BukSU dominates in ASEAN STARS GALA Competition

MALAYBALAY CITY – Bukidnon State University dominated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations STARS (Sustainable, Transcultural, and Advanced Regional Society) Gala Competition securing five 1^st place awards during the awarding ceremony held in a hybrid format in the Tarlac Agricultural University AgriTourism Function Hall and via online on January 23, 2023.

BukSU was announced as first placers in the ASEAN Digital Photography, ASEAN Music, ASEAN Cuisine, ASEAN Fashion Female Category, and ASEAN Dances Competition. The actual competition happened on January 5-7, 2023.

The ASEAN Languages and Edutourism Summit (ALES) have brought 16 guest lecturers from Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) and nine partner HEIs from the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.

The said event was an initiative of TAU in cooperation with Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Kerala Technological University, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, World Citi College-Aeronautical and Technological College, Universidad de Dagupan, University of Antique, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, and Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology.

Dr. Max P. Guillermo, President of Tarlac Agricultural University said in his welcome remarks that he hoped to continue and initiate more activities like this.

“We are confident that we will be able to promote ASEAN culture and the arts which have the potential to be the foundation of social reform and cohesion, as well as sources of regional pride and instruments for establishing a deeper and more meaningful ties of camaraderie and cooperation, “he said.

More than two hundred participants from 33 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from seven countries took part in the three-day ASEAN Languages and Edutourism Summit (ALES).

The winners under different categories were:

ASEAN Digital Photography Competition

1st Place: Bukidnon State University (Luiggie Pol V. Lucenta)

Photo Caption: MAGNANA-U (Teacher)

Theme: Imagining the Future

ASEAN Music Competition

1st Place: Bukidnon State University (BukSU Chorale)

Ando, Alvin (BPED)

Delos Santos, Adrian (BPED)

Dura, Pretchelle (AB Philo)

Gabales, Christian (BS Bio)

Galleposo, Aye Yanna Mae (BPED)

Jacutin, Nell John (BSIT)

Kimayong, Melfritz (BS Accountancy)

Pandong, Baby Bezaleel (BSEd Soc Stud)

Patricio, Senen Jeremiah (BSIT)

Ranile, Kiezel Mae (AB SocSci)

Sigongan, Necole Gie (AB SocSci)

Villafranca, Jasper (AB Socio)

ASEAN Cuisine Competition

1st Place: Bukidnon State University

Alejandro Cuevas Jr. (BS Hospitality Management)

Maria Jose Eduria (BS Hospitality Management)

Cuisine: Inihaw na Kasili in Adobong Dabong

ASEAN Fashion Competition

Female Category:

1st Place: Bukidnon State University

Male Category:

2nd Place: Bukidnon State University

Representatives:

Christiana B. Aquino (BS-Nursing)

Melquisedec G. Querol (BS-Nursing)

Julius B. Cabilogan (BSE-English)

ASEAN Dances Competition

1st Place: Bukidnon State University

Barton, Jeffrie Y (BSBA)

Asilan, Erwin (BPED)

Gania, Rommel O. (BPED)

Palmes, Junics D. (BPED)

Panagnlao Jr., Alex I. (BPED)

Tamong, Ian Fherd S. (BPED)

Tigmo, Henry Allen P. (BPED)

Martinez, Jafet C. (BPED)

ASEAN LANGUAGES AND EDUTOURISM SUMMIT COMPLETERS:

Mr. Ian Mark E. Marte (Bukidnon State University)

Ms. Rachel Anne Valera (Bukidnon State University)

Ms. Ruthcini Callao, Mr. Roy Cagatcagat (Cuisine), Mr. Mark Ian Malagueña Mukara (Digital Photography & Edutourism), Ms. Maria Angelica Mugot & Mr. Rommel Parreño (Creative Fashion), Ms. Ivana Arboladura (Music), Mr. Irish Kim Timula (Dances), and Mr. Precioso Mamatan Dahe (Poetry) were the coaches who put in a lot of hard work in assisting the contestants.

As a facilitator, BukSU International Affairs Unit expressed their gratitude to the video editors, Mr. Gelbert Cabunoc (BukSU Museum), Mr. IJ Patrick Enot (BukSU OP-IPS), Mr. Mark Mukara, and to all the students who put a lot of effort into all the entries that were submitted. (Diana Rose B. Lagoy/OP-IPS)

Photos from: BukSU IA Unit FB Page