Marjorie Tan 
Despite falling short of the gold and silver awards, Samar State University wrapped up its participation in the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) 8 Regional Culture and the Arts Festival 2023 with heads held high, as they proudly took home bronze, fourth, and fifth place honors across various categories.
Among the outstanding performers who clinched the bronze award were:
Extemporaneous Speech
- Franco Nube
- Coach: Ms. Alfrevilyn Dasig
Vocal Solo
- Hazel Adeline Marasigan
- Coach: Mr. Jhonil Bajado and Mr. Mark Alavata
Philippine Folk Dance
- Jordan Dormiendo
- Jeremias Agas
- Kenneth Enolpe
- Noel Tomale
- Jhanrey Cupido
- Jhomar Lagbo
- Aaron John Castañas
- Nicanor Jabiñar Jr.
- Clarissa Mae Caber
- Kristeljoy Araza
- Mary Joy Camamhot
- Kailyn Castañas
- Richille Jumagdao
- Erica Posacas
- Althea Gatil
- Rachel Delarmente
- John Paul Amante
- Coach: Dr. Madelynn Reposo and Ms. Frene Cañas
Contemporary Dance
- Dandave Narraja
- Marissa Dacanay
- Angel Rose Colebra
- Joinira Lampera
- Armielyn Paculaba
- Gilberto Araza
- Jovito Tadia Jr.
- Den Mark Barcoma
- Dionisio Bacurio
- Sherwin Cabrigas
- Coach: Mr. Rowel Dacanay and Mr. Roderick Montañez
Radio Drama
- Jill Cabagnan
- Jimson Ygrubay
- Adam Borla Jr.
- Mark Lester Radomes
- Khalen Maxine Nava
- Coach: Mr. Jeff Harold Uy and Ms. Joan Baclay
Forth place was bragged by:
Dagliang Talumpati
- James Cataros
- Coach: Dr. Art T. Roncesvalles
Vocal Duet
- Aira Arsolon
- Mark Llantos
- Coach: Mr Jonas. Fabillar
Pop Solo
- Shirly Mae Brillantes
- Coach: Mr. Jhonil Bajado and Ms. Phoebe Faith Anino
Instrumental Solo
- Nathaniel Paul Langbayan
- Coach: Ms Lorna Gabon
Hip-hop Dance
- Christian Aga
- Janin Alcala
- John Delon Diocton
- Kristine Kyle Gadin
- Xoaxi Mil Llacer
- Andrea Rayel
- Jonathan Sapetin
- Marbem Abel Ty
- John Patric Austin Velasco
- Coach: Mr. Mark Bathan
Fifth places was the Chorale team whose performers were:
- Hazel Adeline Marasigan
- Edsel Topacio
- Loreleine Bacnotan
- Jhoannie Leanda
- Jessica Raytos
- Giselle Daligon
- Thasmine Alkeeza Usman
- Wilfie Norie Singapan
- Natasha Villaflor
- Rowen Joyce Duran
- Jason Osabel
- Dorence Jabon
- Clint Gabriel Abilar
- Dave Peñamora
- Kenneth Lloyd Gabon
- Marco Lorenzo Delmonte
- John Michael Iso
- Christian Andrew Costo
- Angeilo Cabreza
- Ray Raniel Sorio
- Jeremiah Pantas
- Clifford Kir Cordero
- Lian Angel Ocenar
- Coach: Ms. Bliss Gara
The festival, hosted by Visayas State University on October 17-20, provided an avenue for the different universities and colleges in the region to showcase and celebrate their rich cultural heritage and artistic talents.
layout by Edgar Bryant Barandino Jr. | The Tradesman
To all our winners and delegates, whether you brought home a medal or not, the Tradesman community is still filled with pride and admiration for your representation of our dearest university. Congratulations!
