by Dane Christian Morena, Eunice Dianne Algar, and Mark Vincent Mercene
On the night of September 19, people filled the General Paciano Rizal Park to witness this year’s Bailamos Dance Contest: Make Your Move, one of the features in the week-long annual celebration of the 18th Bañamos Festival.
Ten teams qualified to compete for the championship title, namely: King of Buck, South Style Flava, Hybrid Buck, Next Attraction, Squammies, Street Kings, NGDC Vengeance, Nazty Boys, G7, and Scammaz.
The unity dance for Bailamos 2019 showcasing the ten finalists –King of Buck, South Style Flava, Hybrid Buck, Next Attraction, Squammies, Street Kings, NGDC Vengeance, Nazty Boys, G7, and Scammaz. Photo Courtesy of Eunice Algar
Jayson Lagrada, a municipal youth development officer; Jocelyn Ann Luna, an adviser of UPLB Street Jazz Dance Company, and Pinch Araneta served as members of the panel of judges for Bailamos Dance Contest. The participants were evaluated based on the following criteria – overall choreography, synchronization, originality, and audience impact.
Three teams dominated the dance floor and owned the major awards of the competition. Nazty Boys came second and received a cash prize of Php 10,000.00; Scammaz placed first and obtained PhP 15,000.00 in cash and was also hailed as dancer of the year. Topping all of them, is G7 who went home with the championship and a reward of Php 20,000.00.
Lemuel Millena, a member of G7, said that unity and faith to the Lord paved way for their award-winning performance.
“Ang Bailamos ay for modern na sayaw for group of friends, mga magkaka mag-anak, magka-klase, na nagsasama, nagbuo para magkaisa na magbigay ng entertainment sa people of Los Baños to celebrate Bañamos 2019,” explained Jonathan Natividad, the officer-in-charge of Los Baños Tourism, emphasizing the objective of the program.
The name of the event, Bailamos, is a Spanish word which means “let’s dance”.
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”.
Lights flashing, crowd cheering, guitar tuning, rock & rolling.
The 18th celebration of Bañamos Festival upholds the 18th year of Himigsikan: Battle of the Bands – an annual event showcasing different rock bands within the vicinity of CALABARZON. Different bands singing various genres try to compete and clash not only for the fat prize but also to pursue their burning passion for music and give entertainment to the people of Los Baños.
This year, a total of eight bands did their showdown on stage namely Piratang Banda, Pentatonica, Ricochet, Rebolusyonaryo, Musika Rizal, Kuya J, Maria Band & FTMT. Full of pride and energy, they performed three sets of songs: R&B, reggae and their own composition which enticed and hyped up the whole crowd.
“Ayos naman. Masaya kasi maganda yung mga naglalaban lagi eh.” Brix Tyron Labitan, one of the audience, stated; proving that the program held was worthwhile and very much catered what the audience desires.
Initially, Himigsikan was just exclusive for the people of Los Baños, but as time passed by, the organizers allowed the event to be inclusive of other aspiring bands from the different areas of CALABARZON to join the competition. “Maraming talented sa LB, pero nagkataon lang din na inopen na nila sa iba.” Andrei Panaligan, one of the judges, stated.
According to one of the organizers of the event, Ms. Astrid Silo, the aim is to unite the people of Los Baños through music, introduce different musicians across CALABARZON, and at the same time, give leisure to its locals.
Overall, as part of the Bañamos Festival, Himigsikan not only wants to unite the people and spread musicality, but its main objective was to tear down the walls, ignite the fire and rock the boundaries.
By Kristine Maeko Cueto, Leila Katherine Mapa, Reulene Jezreel Matalog
Continuing the festivities of the Bañamos festival from September 16 to September 23, 2019, over 268 people registered for the yearly Zumba-ños, a Zumba activity organized and headed by Los Baños Vice Mayor Antonio Kalaw on September 19, 2019, 4 PM at the Multipurpose Hall in the municipality of Los Baños, Laguna.
Vice Mayor Antonio Kalaw shared that the event was organized yearly to unify all 14 Zumba groups who conduct their weekly Zumba sessions in their respective barangays. “Parang general assembly ito ng mga barangay.” he said. In his opening remarks, he also mentioned the importance of the activity to one’s health.
The event started with a short prayer followed by a video presentation of the highlights of the previous Zumba-ños. Guest Zumba instructor Wowie De Guzman, actor, and licensed mixxedfit instructor engaged the participants with simple but hip choreographies to the upbeat rhythm. The crowd, all excited to take part regardless of age and gender, was filled with neon colors and bohemian themed outfits. Besides the Zumba dancers from various barangay, employees from different government sectors such as the Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Protection participated in the event.
Winners Rhonila Cachuela, and Carmen Garano and Noli Baldovino awarded as best dressed in Zumba-ños 2019
Drawing of raffles and awarding of best dressed concluded the two-hour event. A total of 17 raffles were drawn, 7 winners of P500 worth of cash and 10 winners of P500 worth of gift certificates from sponsors. Noli Baldovino, Rhonila Cachuela, and Carmen Garano bagged the title for best dressed for Zumba-ños 2019.
Winning dance moves of G7 in 2019 Bailamos Dance Contest.
by: Mia Bueta, Christine Casido, and
Catherine Uy
Amidst the gloomy weather, the General
Paciano Rizal Park was still jampacked with people on the night of September 19
at 6:00 in the evening. The people were patiently waiting for the annual
Bailamos Dance Contest: Make Your Move, which is one of the most awaited
activities in the known Bañamos Festival,
in celebration of its 18th year anniversary, held in Los Baños, Laguna.
The main goal of Bailamos is to showcase
the different talents not just of Los Baños locals but also other towns around Laguna as well. However, this
year most of the contestants were from Calamba and Los Baños only. Top priority of this event said by Mr. Jonathan Natividad,
OIC in Los Banos Tourism, is the safety of the contestants, so as much as
possible death defying stunts are prohibited.
The
group should have at most 15 members with the age range of 16 years old and
above. Each group should not exceed to five minutes and must showcase street
style, hiphop, locking, etc. Dangerous stunts are strictly prohibited.
Moreover, dance, steps, body movements, choice of music are signs of morality
and good conduct, stated by Mr. Natividad.
This year’s set of judges are Mr. Pinch
Araneta, Mr. Jayson Lagrada and Mrs. Jocelyn Ann Luna. Expectations from this
year’s contestants are higher as Mrs. Luna said, “last year judge rin ako dito,
so dapat mas level up ang performance nila”, and the contestants did not
disappoint.
There are a total of 10 contestants who
joined this year’s competition. But among the groups, only three have met
beyond the judges’ expectations, namely: Nazty Boys (2nd runner-up),
Scammaz (1st runner-up), and G7 (Champion).
Having the least number of members, G7
still managed to win the judges’ heart through strictly following the criteria.
Clean dance moves, safe stunts and facial expressions are what made them stand
out. Bringing
home 20,000 cash prize and certificate, half of this will be given to their
parents to give back as being their inspiration, stated by Mark Justine
Likayman, one of the members of G7. Their win was unexpected for they are just
newly formed last March and it was their first time joining the dance battle.
Scammaz bagging the special award, Dancer of the Year.
After all the performances, a unity dance was presented showcasing the 10 groups in one dance number. A special award was given to Scammaz, the group who won 1st runner up, as the Dancer of The Year.
In celebration of the 404th founding anniversary of Los Baños Laguna, the annual Bailamos Dance Contest is a great opportunity for the youth to showcase their talents in dancing as stated by Mr. Natividad. The event has highlighted the culture of the people of Los Baños as their supportiveness and loud cheers were evident throughout the evident.
by Marian Ilinon ( UV-2L) , Althea Lantican (UV-5L ) and Louisse Parado (UV-2L)
Gathering of different barangays of Los Baños in the General Assembly and Barangay Night on September 17, 2019, 6 o’clock.
The 18th Banamos Festival carries on its second day as the Liga ng mga Barangay Los Baños Chapter begins the General Assembly and Barangay Night 2019 on the 17th of September at six o’clock in the evening in the Municipal Activity Area. The said event is exclusively for Barangay members only, wherein it is celebrated to bring together the 14 Barangays of the Los Baños Chapter for them to enjoy the night of their homecoming. The event caters the performances of the 14 barangays of Los Baños, namely: Anos, Bagong Silang, Bambang, Bating Malake, Baybayin, Bayog, Lalakay, Maahas, Malinta, Mayondon, San Antonio, Tadlak, Timugan, and Putho-Tuntungin, as they compete with one another to win the first consolation price worth of 20,000 pesos. The second placer will receive 15,000 pesos while the third placer will receive an amount of 10,000 pesos. A consolation prize of 5,000 pesos will be given for those barangays that will participate in the said event.
Full of joy, laughter, and smiles, as barangay San Antonio waves their hands when the emcee calls their Barangay. All hands raised! as each barangay are seen during the Barangay night in the celebration of the 18th Bañamos festival.Congresswoman Ruth Hernandez shares her gratitude for the event as she sees the presence of the barangay officials and their respective barangay. In her speech, she imparts the future projects for the development of Los Baños, Laguna.In the 2nd day of Bañamos festival, barangay officials from different barangays have their dinner first. Enjoying the food they brought by sharing it.The organizers of the raffle draw prepare 14 sets of containers for the 14 barangays of Los Baños to give each barangay a chance to win the home appliances and cash prizes.Representatives from Brgy. San Antonio brings joy to the audience by performing their prepared skit. Leaving the audience with smiles on their faces by presenting their creative props, voice overs, and incredible acting successfully.
In keeping with the celebration of the
Founding of Los Baños, bands from CALABARZON joined the Himigsikan Battle
of the Bands held on September 20, 2019 at Paciano Park, Barangay Baybayin, Los
Baños, Laguna, corresponding to the 404th Foundation Anniversary of LB.
The event consisted of eight bands who joined the competition including, Piratang Panda, Pentatonica, Ricochet, Rebolusyonaryo, Musika Rizal, Kuya J, Maria Band, and FTMT.
The Maria Band, who hails from the
city San Pablo, bested 7 other finalists through their rendition of OPM’s and pop
songs making the cheering crowd go wild in the venue.
The same band also won the Best
Original Composition award and received Php 30,000 in total cash, as well as a
trophy.
The band didn’t expect the awards,
according to Mikkael Biglete, lead singer of Maria Band,
“We only had one week for practice
and our keyboardist also got into an accident so we couldn’t practice while he
was healing,” said Biglete.
Meanwhile, Musika Rizal won first runner-up, followed by, FTMS; a 4-man band winning second runner-up.
Los Baños Municipal Councilor and Tourism Committee Dex Concio expressed his gratefulness for the success of the event.
“The event is the venue for promoting the municipality and foremost for entertainment,” he added,
PNP personnel of LBMPS led by PLTCOL LOUIE D DIONGLAY, ACOP
together with the OJT/FTP of LBMPS provided area security during the program.
By: Yngrid Denielle
Comiling, Lira Fernandez and Marie Janille Berdin
In line with the celebration of the 18th Bañamos Festival,
Bailamos: Make Your Move was held on its 4th day at the General Paciano Rizal
Park this 19th of September.
10 finalists from different parts of Laguna showcased their enthusiasm and talent in dancing, namely the King of Bucks, Southstyle Flava, Hybrid Punk, Next Attraction, Squammies, Street Kings, NGDC Vengeance, Nazty Boys, G7, and Scammaz.
The judges for the event were municipal youth development
officer, Jayson Lagrada; Jocelyn Ann Luna from the UPLB Street Jazz Company and
Pinch Araneta.
The Nazty Boys placed 2nd, winning a cash prize of 10,000 pesos.
Scammaz as the 1st placer, winning 15,000 pesos. Lastly, the title for the
Grand Champion was given to G7, winning 20,000 pesos. Despite only winning 1st
place, a special reward was also given to Scammaz for being the Dancer of the
Year during the Unity Dance.
Sinaulat nila: Stephen Buenaventura (UV-2L), Hendrix Dulay (UV-2L), at Alexil Fajardo (UV-5L)
Ang mga residente ay hindi nagpatinag sa maulan na panahon at tumuloy pa rin upang makanood ng bailamos dance competition na isa sa mga programa ng ikalabingwalong bañamos festival ng Los Banos.
Sa kabila ng maulan na panahon, ang mga residente ng bayan ng Los Banos ay hindi nagpatinag upang masaksihan ang isa sa programa ng Banamos festival, ang Bailamos dance competetion.
Ang Multipurpose/Evacuation Center sa bario ng Baybayin ay dinagsa ng madaming tao upang mapanood ang nasabing kompetisyon na binubuo ng sampung grupo mula sa iba’t-ibang parte ng Laguna.
Ang mga kalahok ay ang mga sumusunod:
King of buck
South style flava
Hybrid buck
Next attraction
Squammies
Street kings
NDGC vengeance
Nazty boys
G7
Scammaz
King of Buck
South Style Flava
Hybrid Buck
Next Attraction
Squammies
Street Kings
NDGC Vengeance
Nazty Boys
G7
Skammaz
Nakabibinging mga tili at sigawan ang nangibabaw sa buong lugar. Bunga ito ng pagkamalas ng mga kasaling kalahok ng kani-kanilang sariling estilo at kahusayan sa pagsasayaw na talaga namang ikinatuwa ng maraming manonood.
Pagkatapos ng lahat ng pagtatanghal, nagbigay naman ng isang especial na pagtanghal o intermission, ang isang grupong kasama si konsehal Dex Concio, at isang united dance, na pinangunahan ng mga kalahok para sa isang huling pagsasayaw, bilang isang sibil na kompetition.
United Dance ng mga Kalahok
Isang Intermission kasama si Konsehal Dex Concio
Ang mga mananalong grupo sa kompetisyon ay makakatanggap ng 10,000 pesos at sertipiko para sa ikalawang pwesto, 15,000 pesos at sertipiko naman para sa unang pwesto at 20,000 pesos at sertipiko sa kampeon. Binigyan din ng isang espesyal na parangal ang pinakanatatanging grupo sa lahat na pinagbasehan mula sa pagtanghal ng united dance.
Bago parangalan ang mga kalahok, ang mga hurado ay binigyan muna ng sertipiko ng pagkalugod o certificate of appreciation bilang pagtanggap nila sa imbitasyon ng pagiging hurado ng kompetisyon.
Hurado Jayson Lagrada
Hurado Pinch Araneta
Hurado Joselyn Ann Luna
Sa huli, binigay na ang resulta at pinarangalan na ang mga kalahok. Ang mga nanalo ay ang mga sumusunod na grupo: Nazty boys sa ikalawang pwesto, Scammaz sa unang pwesto na napanalunan din ang special award na “Dance Group of the Year” at ang kampeon ng kompetisyon, ang grupo ng G7.
Ang Grupong Skammaz na napanalunan ang ikaunang pwesto at isang
Ayon sa isang miyembro ng grupo, ang kanilang pagkapanalo ay espesyal at natatangi sa kadahilanang ito ang kanilang pinakaunang kompetisyon na na napanalunan bilang isang bagong grupo. Sila ay nagpapasalamat din sa kanilang mga magulang na nagbigay sa kanila ng suporta at lakas at sinabing ibibigay nila ang kalahati ng kanilang premyo sa mga ito.
Interviewer: Ano pong nararamdaman niyo nung nanalo po kayo?
Interviewee: Sobrang saya po namin kasi first time po kaming nanalo at first time din pong nagawa yung grupo namin.
Interviewer: Ano pong gagawin niyo sa premyong napanalunan niyo?
Interviewee: Paghahatian po namin at ibibigay po yung kalahati sa parents po namin kasi sila po yung number one na supportive po samin.
Gwapitos dancers grooving their best to bring out the smiles of thier audience.
Talent, I
believe is one of God’s greatest endowments to mankind. With the talents that
we have we are able to inspire, influence and empower our fellowmen. Talents
enable us to relate ourselves to others but in the same way it makes us all
unique as individuals.
The third-year celebration of the People’s Night Extreme was indeed for its people. Many of the talented Lagunense were featured in the said event including Gwapito’s Dancers, Miss Ramonne, DJ M Beatboxer and Jason Fernandez. The band Allmost who authored the famous songs “Bagay Tayo” and “Dalagang Pilipina” also gave their best performance for their fellow Lagunense. The whole night of performances brought smiles and laughter from the audience who were amused by the talents that the performers have showcased.
Here is our output article.
Talentadong Lagunense, itinampok sa People’s Night
ulat nina Alvin James Magno, Ysobelle Denise Lopez, at Lawrence Neil Sagarino
Ganap na alas nuwebe kagabi sa General Paciano Park nagsimula ang People’s Night sa Bañamos Festival 2019.
Naghatid ng ngiti sa mga residente ng Los Baños ang ginanap na ikatlong taong selebrasyon ng People’s Night na nagtatampok ng galing ng mga talentadong kabataang Lagunense. Ayon kay Allan Leron, kinatawan ng tanggapan ni Gov. Ramil Hernandez, ang nasabing programa ay isa sa mga paraan upang hikayatin ang mga turista at mamamayan na higit na kilalanin ang Los Baños. Dagdag pa niya, “ang People’s Night Extreme ay inilunsad upang bigyan ng kasiyahan ang bayan ng Los Baños ngunit ang mas mahalaga ay ang ang ipakita kung ano ang maari pang ipamalas, ang maraming history dito.”
Ang nasabing programa ay isa sa mga tampok na aktibidad sa pagdiriwang ng Bañamos Festival 2019 bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon sa pagkakatatag ng munisipyo ng Los Baños.
Pinalooban ang aktibidad ng pagtatanghal mula sa mga mang-aawit na sina Ramonne, Jason Fernandez, DJ M Beatboxer, at ang bandang Allmost, gayundin ang mananayaw na Gwapitos Dancers.
Nanawagan din si Congresswoman Ruth Mariano-Hernandez ng ikalawang distrito ng Laguna, na nawa’y patuloy na suportahan hindi lamang ang nasabing aktibidad kundi pati na rin ang iba pang programa ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Laguna.
“We see to it po na ang ating gabi ng kasayahan ay ating patuloy na susuportahan. Sana po ay patuloy po tayong sumuporta pati na rin sa ibang programa dahil pagsama-sama, nagkakaisa po tayo, walang problema ang hindi natin kayang solusyunan” dagdag paliwanag ng kongresista.
Nagkaroon din ng isang raffle draw kung saan ang mga nagwagi ay nakatanggap ng mga papremyong electric fan, washing machine, at LED TV.
Sa kabilang banda naman, hinikayat ni Jozylyn Manansala, Los Baños SK Federation President, na makilahok ang kabataan sa gaganaping Bayle sa Kalye sa September 22 (Linggo) na siyang magtataguyod ng aktibong pakikiisa sa hanay ng kabataan. “Napo-promote kasi dun yung active citizenship nila. Naiinvolve kasi sila sa activities ng baranggay. Nagkakaroon sila na kumbaga sa atin ay yung pagiging patriot nila kasi they take pride lalo na kapag nanalo sila,” ani Manansala.
As Development
Communication students, we were tasked to cover the recently concluded Bañamos
Festival. Our team chose the People’s Night Extreme held last September 19,
2019 at Paciano Park as the story to be reported. Being a first-time field reporter
I experienced things that never have I thought would be my career path. Staying
up late at night, going to unfamiliar places, meeting people from all walks of
life and interviewing authorities in order to establish the article we need was
something I have never foreseen. When I was a child I really just enjoyed
speaking in front of a large crowd. I am delightful of the scene where everyone
is listening to what I was talking about because I feel empowered despite of
being young. I realized that I have a talent of confidently speaking; I have a
voice – one that is God given.
During our news coverage, I now deeply understand what it takes to be a development communicator. Although it is quite tough and it was not what I used to be doing; I love the idea of being able to extend the news to the people – being of service to them.
That has been a night of many first experiences. For me it was a night to remember for it was where I’ve realized that with the God given talent I have [now a skill] I should be able to use it for its purpose. If God had given me a voice then maybe I should use it to uplift those who have none.
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