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by: Shanniah Peralta, Kristina Perez, and Sofia Sanchez (UV-2L)

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Melodies of rich heritage resonated the Multi-Purpose Center as students and teachers of Los Baños gracefully performed different cultural presentations during the “KASskwela: Kultura, Awit, at Sayaw pampa-Kuwela ng mga Estudyante” last September 20, in line with the celebration of the 18th Bañamos Festival.

Twenty-one (21) schools from Elementary to Senior High showcased their talents through various acts of traditional dances and songs – Pandanggo, Singkil, and Jota Batangueña to name a few – highlighting the rich Philippine culture.

Franco del Castillo, Head Organizer of the program, said in an interview, “Sa panahon ngayon medyo bihira ang ganitong pagtatanghal, layunin ng Department of Education (DepEd) na maimulat ang mga estudyante [sa mga okasyong] nagpapakita ng kulturang Pilipino… para malaman nila ang ating kulturang pinagmulan.” Castillo also described that students engaged in providing cultural presentations enabled them to relive the past.

In an interview with Maria Luisa Mojado, DepEd Representative from the Los Baños district office, she stated that the program helps students and the youth to become aware of the Philippine culture. Mojado added that the nation’s culture is important and that it should not be forgotten, rather it be promoted.

One student from Los Baños National High School emphasized the importance of knowing our local and national culture as a reflection of our history and how it has shaped Filipino identity. “Sa kasaysayan niya man, mula noon hanggang ngayon, ang kultura ang nagsilbing paraan upang tayo ay makilala bilang ‘diverse’ na bansa,” he stated. “May iba’t-iba tayong kultura na nagpapakita ng mga kayamanan ng pinanggalingan nila.”

The program is one of the activities conducted in this year’s Bañamos Festival which commemorates the establishment of the municipality; exhibiting its history and defining itself as “The Science and Nature City”.

written by: Shanniah Peralta, Kristina Perez, and Sofia Sanchez (UV-2L)

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Last September 13-22, Bañamos Sale happened and multiple establishments along The Grove of Barangay Batong Malaki have supported the activity. From food corporations to local shops, they all had so much things (discounts or freebies) in store for would-be customers.

This year marks the 18th Bañamos Festival and as part of the celebration, Bañamos Sale – an annual, week-long participatory activity happened all throughout the municipality. Multiple establishments around Los Baños had put up tarpaulins to indicated their involvement for the said activity.

Participating establishments include the following: Zark’s Burgers that offered free fries and drinks for every purchase of any of their ala carte burgers; Max’s Restaurant which gave free sizzling tofu for a minimum order or PhP 1000; Serendipity that also for a minimum order of PhP 1000, gave free mug; Bonchon offered to all residents of Los Baños 10% discount on all orders; Pia’s 101 Collection that gifted an item of store’s choice for a minimum purchase of PhP 1000; Craft Store had 50% discount on all UP shirts; and Fregata Travel and Tours, Los Baños which gave PhP 200 off for all roundtrip 2Go Fares.

As per the officer-in-charge of the Tourism Office of Los Baños, Mr. Jonathan Natividad, Department of Trade and Industries charge on the promotions offered by all participating stores were all covered by the municipal budget.

Department of Education (DepEd) Los Baños spearheaded this year’s “KASskwela: Kultura, Awit, Sayaw pampakwela ng mga eskwelahan” to celebrate various cultures in the Bañamos Festival at General Paciano Rizal Park.

Public Schools District Supervisor Dr. Allan Hostalero stated that this cultural show served as a culminating activity as part of DepEd’s curriculum in preserving arts, culture, and literature.

“This event [also] intends to exhibit different talents of our students,” Dr. Hostalero added.

The show started with an opening prayer, followed by the singing of the national anthem and Los Baños hymn by the Los Baños Brass Band. Dr. Hostalero, along with several government officials, then, formally opened the program.

Different talents such as playing rondalla instruments and folk dancing were showcased by participating schools from the municipality.  The schools were as follows along with their respective cultural performances:

• Tuntungin-Putho Integrated National High School – Piliin mo ang Pilipinas
• Bagong Silang Elementary School – La Jota Moncadena
• Bambang ES – Curacha
• Bayog ES – Pandanggo sa Sta. Clara
• B.N. Clara ES – Konan
• Lalakay ES – Sinisiki
• Lopez ES – Gaway-gaway
• Los Baños Central ES – Saguin Saguin
• Maahas ES – Pandanggo Rinconada
• Malinta ES – Malong Malong
• Mayondon ES – Alcamfour
• Paciano Rizal ES – Polkabal
• San Antonio ES – Lapay Bantique
• Tadlac ES – Paseo de Iloilo
• LBNHS Batong Malake – Panderetas
• LBNHS Poblacion – Pandanggo Wasiwas
• Mayondon NHS – Singkil
• B. N. Calara Integrated NHS – Dugso
• Senior High School – Jota Batangueña

Parents also expressed their support to the event by letting their children take part in the cultural presentations of the schools. “Para madevelop ang kultura natin [at] para malaman din nila yun,” Chona Alcana, parent of a performer, explained.

LGUs, MDRRMO, PNP, and DOH together with DepEd systematized the flow of the program and ensured the safety of the attendees of the cultural show.

“Hangga’t nandito ang DepEd, hindi kami lilihis sa pagpromote ng culture and arts,” Dr. Hostalero promised.

In line with their objective, he mentioned that the faculty department will also be displaying Philippine culture in the celebration of the upcoming National Teachers’ Day.

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People’s Night Extreme, running on its third year, was brought in the 18^th Bañamos Festival in Los Baños last September 19, 2019 as the contribution of Governor Ramil Hernandez and Congresswoman Ruth Hernandez. This event, hosted by CJ and Botcha, is an avenue for both known and rising Lagunenses to showcase their artistry in music or dance. The lineup for this year’s instalment includes DJ M Beatboxer, Jason Fernandez, NG Gwapito Dancers, Miss Ramonne, and Allmost.

DJ M, the first in the lineup, known for his talent in beatboxing performed a medley of OPM, pop and hip hop music only. He also had a dance performance incorporating stunts with the use of the hoolahoop and jumping rope.

Meanwhile, Rivermaya’s lead vocalist Jason Fernandez, performed a medley of Rivermaya’s hit singles as well as other popular OPM hits like “Kisap Mata” and “Ang Huling El Bimbo”.

Performed next was the dance group NG Gwapitos who showcased a dance number featuring various popular music and dance crazes. After that, four members from the group looked for a partner from the audience to play a game where the members teach their partners how to dance the “Mathematics Challenge”. NG Gwapitos were called in again to the stage for an encore performance after the game.

Next on the lineup is the RnB/Soul singer-songwriter Miss Namonne who performed four of her self-penned songs including “WSK (Wasak)”, “Hi”, “Teka Lang” and “GK (Ganda Ka)”.

The final act for this event is the quartet rap/hip hop-influenced group ALLMO$T who performed five of their singles, including two of their most popular singles ‘Bagay Tayo’ and ‘Dalaga’.

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Bañamos festival ends its 2nd day of the weeklong celebration with “Barangay Night” at the Municipal Hall along with the participation of all the barangays of Los Baños.

Bañamos festival ends its 2nd day of the weeklong celebration with “Barangay Night” at the Municipal Hall along with the participation of all the barangays of Los Baños.

               The Barangay Night has been a long-term program for every celebration of Bañamos festival wherein the 14 barangays of Los Baños gather to celebrate, have activities and showcase their talents. The 2019 Barangay Night is scheduled on September 17 and to start at 6 PM. The program officially proceeded at 7:30 PM and began with the convocation. Following the convocation are the opening speeches from important guests such as ABC President Kapitana Arlene Delos Santos, Konsehal Janus Lapis, Konsehal Mark Lester Dizon, Konsehala Josephine Evangelista, Konsehal Marlou Alipon and Congresswoman Ruth Hernandez.

               2nd District of Laguna Representative Ruth Hernandez included in her speech several important bits of future plans for the town of Los Baños. She explained the possible plans to solve the problem of traffic in Los Baños such that by building a road that would route from Calamba circling the shorline to Bae. She also adds information about the plan for the national sports training center.

               “Nandun palang sa initial stage ng pagpupulong, kausap na po naten ang chancellor ng UPLB ano po, si Sir Sanchez, kasi finofloat naten ang idea na dito po ilagay sa UPLB ang National Sports Training Center” Congresswoman Hernandez says.

               The highlight of the night is the competition where each of the 14 barangays showcase their talents and their unity. Presentations include dancing, singing and even acting. In between the dinner and program proper, there were raffle draws for the participants. Prizes are also expected by the end of the night which are to be rewarded to the winners. 10,000 for the 3rd place, 15,000 for the second place and 25,000 for the 1st place. The barangays who would not land a place will still leave with 5,000 each as consolation plus additional 10,000 each coming from the sponsorhips.

               The hosts mentioned the primary sponsors for making the program possible whom were Rodel Pabalate who donated with 100,000, Mayor Caesar Perez with 40,000, Gov. Ramil Hernandez who sponsored the raffle giveaways  and Ruth Hernandez with 20,000.

               Undersecretatry Martin Diño was also present and gave his personal greetings and speech for the barangay. His speech included important news and announcements relevant to barangay governance.

               “Inilabas na ng Senado ang kanilang desisyon sa extension ng barangay official, kaya ngayon hindi na kayo mangangampanya next year. Extended kayo hanggang 2023, yan ay ayon sa desisyon ng Senado” Diño says.

               He also mentioned the proposal of salary increase and benefits for barangay level officials. “the barangay official shall consider as regular government employee with big salary, insurance, dental and medical coverage, and retirement benefits” he adds.

               He ends his speech by emphasizing the importance and role of the barangay unit in helping national governance. “Tandaan niyo ang barangay ang first line of defense ng gobyerno na to. Lahat ng utos ibinababa sa barangay. Magmula sa kampanya ng illegal drugs. Ang gobyerno na to ay umaasa sa barangay, kaya napaka laki ng tulong ng ating mga barangay officials when it comes to peace and order.”

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