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Souvenir Program
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National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
with the cooperation of
Department of Education (DepEd)
and
Philippine Airlines
present
Paglikha ng Kalikasan ng Diwat Mundo sa Musikat Sining
(Creating an Environment of the Spirit and the World through Music and the Arts)
The 2009 National
Music Competitions
For Young Artists
November 10-15, 2009
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
Cultural Center of the Philippines
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he National Music Competitions for Young Artists embarks on its 36th year in 2009
with a renewed dedication to its triple mandate of talent discovery, talent exposure
and artistic education.
The Competition continues to include the component of Master Class Workshops and will incorporate
performances as well in its regional forays.
The theme for this year mirrors even more clearly decades of service to the national and international
community of musicians. Paglikha ng Kalikasan ng Diwat Mundo sa Musikat Sining reiterates the belief
that it is in the shaping of the youth that is shaped also humanity in its entirety.
It is the hope of NAMCYA that in decades to come there will be an even frmer realization that it
is primarily and substantially through the ennoblement of the human spirit - in NAMCYA through
Music - that an ennoblement of the entire human being can be accomplished.
Young outstanding talent in the following instruments and categories shall be discovered in 2009.
Brasses (Category C)
Choir (Category C)
Dance (Ballet) [Junior Category]
Guitar (Category A)
Piano (Category B)
Rondalla (Category C)
Traditional Philippine Ensembles (Category A)
Voice (Category B)
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I congratulate the ofcers and members of
the National Music Competitions for Young
Artists for holding its National Finals Week at
the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The conduct of activities such as this
never fails to promote Filipino music. This
undertaking is a perfect venue for young
musicians to showcase their talents. Indeed,
this competition will increase our appreciation of the arts and in turn
boosts our pride in our culture.
The Department of Education commends young music artists in
preserving our culture and talents through your participation in this
event.
May this event promote Filipino music.
Mabuhay!
Jesli A. Lapus
Secretary
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Message
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Since its inception in 1973, NAMCYA has been
staying true to its mandate of encouraging
young artists to excel in music composition and
performance and in preserving, developing
and promoting Philippine music as art and as
a handmaid of cultural development. It had
also been immensely helpful in discovering
young artists in the feld of choral singing,
piano, chamber music, family ensemble, and
indigenous instruments.
This year is another testimony of perpetuating the rich tradition of
discovering young and fresh Filipino talents in the feld of music
through rigid and multi-level competitions. This manner of discovering
future artists only goes to show that the NAMCYA is well on its way of
efectively carrying out to full fruition its mandate.
Congratulations to the organizers of this years competitions and festival
for again ushering in an era of a new horizon for the countrys future
artists.
Maraming salamat! Mabuhay!
Jonathan E. Malaya
Assistant Secretary
Special Projects and Legislative Liaison
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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The National Music Competition for Young
Artists (NAMCYA) has always been committed
in harnessing the talents of the younger
generation of Filipinos to preserve, develop and
promote Philippine music since its inception
in 1973. The rigid competition has produced
a harvest of excellent and exceptional talents,
the bearers of our heritage, who continuously
reap honor for our country, building national pride and identity through
their world-class performances.
Indeed, NAMCYA is a dynamic force in the preservation of Filipino
heritage and music that gives inspiration and encouragement to the
young budding artists of today to apply their gifts of peace for national
development and a culture.
I applaud and congratulate the National Music Competition for Young
Artists, currently under the direction of Professor Ramon Acoymo, on
behalf of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA),
chaired by DepEd Usec. Dr. Vilma Labrador for this wonderful endeavor
that provides a rare opportunity for talented young artists to discover,
develop and showcase to the world the wealth of our diverse artistic
expressions.
Mabuhay po kayong lahat!
Cecile Guidote-Alvarez
NCCA Executive Director
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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The Cultural Center of the Philippines
congratulates with pride the participants of
the 2009 National Music Competitions for
Young Artists as they enter the National Finals
Week at the CCP from November 10 to 15.
This year, we will see the most talented
compete in Choir, Voice, Piano, Traditional
Music, Dance Brass Instruments, Guitar and
Rondalla Ensemble. We are confdent that this will be an exciting
competition as well as dazzling showcase of the countrys upcoming
talents. It is most gratifying to know that even the youngest Filipinos
are interested to play classcal music, and that they do so with excellence
and gusto.
We congratulate all those who joined this years competition as well as
the parents and the teachers of the NAMCYA participants. They have
unselfshly given their love, guidance and support to our young artists,
nurturing them and enabling them to pursue their art and craft.
Mabuhay kayong lahat!
Raul M. Sunico, Ph.D
CCP Vice-President and Artistic Director / OIC OP
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CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
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National Music Competitions for Young Artists
Message
Of all the work I do these days, serving as
chairperson of Namcya is the most psychologically
and emotionally fulflling.
It is with great pleasure that I watch our young
Filipino musicians develop into the best that they
can be. I see their sacrifces bear fruit before my
very eyes and am thankful for the opportunity to
serve.
This year is no diferent. Or should I say that
despite our present economic problems, along
with the rest of the world, we can still fnd time for music. And well we should.
Good times and bad times come and go, but music is forever.
This year, we have another bumper crop of excellent young musicians taking
part in our annual competition, which we all know is no competition at all. This
is because of our long standing policy not to declare winners or champions in
the conventional sense. Those that receive the highest honors are considered
to have perfected their craft and have reached the pinnacle of technical
profciency, while those who do not are simply reminded that the task of
improving ones music never ends. This competition is just another rung on
their ladder to the peak, their peak.
Join us as we witness our best young musical artists perform original Filipino
music for the ages.

Veronica L. Tapia-Merk
Chair, NAMCYA 2009
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The year 2009 will see yet another
noteworthy endeavour to fnd the countrys
most outstanding young musicians as the
National Music Competitions for Young
Artists embarks upon another nationwide
search in the Performance Categories of
Choir, Voice, Piano, Traditional Music, Dance,
Brass Instruments, Guitar and Rondalla.
The creation of a new environment of the human spirit which determines
how we create a new environment for our earth is invaluably inspired,
guided and enriched by those fner intangible realms of experience
which only music and the arts can truly and completely provide.
No richer mine of resources for this provision can be found than in
the young practitioners of music and the arts that endeavors like the
NAMCYA, now on its fourth decade, continually and tirelessly discover
and uncover.
To all who makes this efort possible and ever stronger: our humble
thanks. See you at the competitions!
Dr. Ramon Montet Acoymo
Secretary-General
National Music Competitions for Young Artists
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Congratulations to all the winners of the
36th National Music Competitions for Young
Artists!
It is with a sense of fulflment that we close
this years NAMCYA. Our young artists truly
deserve their awards not only as recognition
of their exceptional talent but also for the
dedication, commitment, and single-minded pursuit of perfection of
their craft.
To our partners and sponsors, we owe an overwhelming gratitude.
Working with them was an exercise in harmony. We look forward to
more collaborations in the coming years.
MABUHAY ANG MUSIKONG PILIPINO!!!


Program Director
NAMCYA 2009
National Music Competitions for Young Artists
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National Final Competitions
Tuesday-Sunday, November 1015, 2009
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Opening Ceremonies (Little Theater, 10:00am)
Piano Category A-2 (Main Theater, 6:00pm)
Solo Voice Category B (Little Theater, 6:00pm)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Brasses Category C (Experimental Theater, 6:00pm)

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Guitar Category C (Conference Room)

Friday, November 13, 2009
Dance Junior Ballet (Main Theater)
Rondalla Category C (Little Theater, 6:00pm)

Saturday, November 14, 2009
Choir Category C (Main Theater, 6:00pm)
Traditional Music Category A (Little Theater, 6:00pm)

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Closing Ceremony and Concert of Winners
(Main Theater, 6:00pm)
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Closing Ceremonies
2008 NAMCYA National Finals
November 15, 2009, 7: 00 PM
Program
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Regional Center I Competitions
San Fernando City, La Union
September 5, 2009
Voice Category B Competition
Piano Category A-2 Competition
Choir Category C Competition
Audience in Regional Center III
Competitions
Regional Center Competitions
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Regional Center II- A
Regional Center II- B
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Regional Center III Competitions
Iloilo City, August 29, 2009
Rondalla Category C Competition
Choir Category C Competition
Voice Category B Competition
Audience in Regional Center IV Competitions
NAMCYA Program Director and
Adjudicators in Regional Center III
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Regional Center III Master Class Workshop
Iloilo City, August 29, 2009
Rondalla Master Class Workshop Choir Master Class Workshop
Rondalla Master Class Workshop Choir Master Class Workshop
Voice Master Class Workshop Choir Master Class Workshop
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Regional Center IV Competitions
Cagayan De Oro City, August 22, 2009
Rondalla Category C Competition Choir Category C Competition
Voice Category B Participants Audience in Regional Center IV Competitions







Master Class Workshops Attended by Regional Center Participants,
Parents, Students, Teachers and School Officials
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Brasses (Category C)
Participants
Linwell H. Lalic
French Horn
Mahler Dela Paz Villanueva
French Horn
Francois SJ. Mendoza
Trombone
Joshua C. Mesa
Trombone
Jefrey T. Manahan
Tuba
Ricson M. Poonin
Trombone
Orlando de la Cruz
Tuba
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Archibald M. Constantino
Trumpet
Clair Louis Crisostomo
Trumpet
Manuel S. Esmeralda
Trumpet
Mark Francis Almeria
Trumpet
Marz Quincy C. Ferre
Trumpet
Xavier Ernest John R. Celestial
Trumpet
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Choir (Category C) Participants
Coro Tomasino
Ronan H. Ferrer, Conductor
Espaa, Manila NCR
USEP Harmonia Polifonica
Mark Anthony Babalcon, Conductor
Members: Tomas M. Alce Ronnie Q Algeria Jean Lloyd S. Beto Guadalupe J. Capoy Gaznel G. Dingal
- Rhey S. Erag - Razel P. Eyong John Paul B. Gonzaga Cesar Glenn A. Josio Marvin L. Leones Annie
Flor O. Lobitos Jacklyn Rose M. Lumbab Camille A. Mack Gernice P. Mancera John Paul S. Mangaron
Rosille G. Maputi Jackie Lou B. Oligo Jun Jun J. Paguyan Domenic P. Ruizo Nerie Rose J. Tanjay
Jacob G. Taedo Melecio F. Torralba Earl Jan Tugap Noemi Tuyco Cherry Lou E. Tomakin
Members: John D. Alas-as Raymar R. Aurelio Anne R. Cambe Lemuel R. Castillo Jhomerita A. Chua
su Aledrain N. de Jesus - Jennifer M. Dela Cerna Marie June C. Garcia Fermin D. Donzales Lex L.
Guritan Jose P. Herrera Thomas M. Hollon Joseph G. Lizardo Bernadette M. Mamauag Robei Yen C.
Marquez Glenn R. Naquila Francesca P. Pagdilao Mary Grace L. Pedrocillo Fay Dee K. Reyes Jeane
Pauline L. Soto Cheena Y. Sotto Raymond V. Yadao
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St. Louis University Glee Club
Normita Rio-Pablico, Conductor
Baguio City
University of Mindanao Chorale
Peter Ian Buaya, Conductor
Members: William B. Agustin Jr Lean Justin L. Pambid Chris M. Cachero Kerbick Carl B. Tuvera Ralph
Martin L. Pasion Ryan Vicente A. Lamaroza Jefrey M. Aquino Roland M. Milan Jr - Anthony Kenneth
G. Castillo Roven Choelle P. Calderon Jerome M. Manantan Alexander M. Juan Jr. Myra C. Villegas
Ingrid Chiarina Calimlim Miraella F. Buensuceso Adihalyn Marie L. Guzman - Vita Deve S. Mina Noelle
Restinne B. Quitos Jovelyn C. Kimakim Christian Marie L. Guzman Jahara Mae R. Henry Jessica C.
Ladines Ma. Leslie Emma D. Baculi Ardeen Chiara M. Austria
Members: Mark Jacob Pasco, Jan Karlo Gotas, Alyan Villarojo, Benjie Audis, Jonathan Cadelia, Joseph
Gallego, Jun Rey Vestudio, Jharvie Dwayne Villegas, Ely Christopher Nera, Floyd Valdez, Angel John Blasquez,
Darwin Gevero, Cheryll Manlino, Dayana June Adtoon, Rodelyn Dequitos, Berly Jane Bacus, May Ann Sia ,
Peter Ian Buaya, Char Mae Sabula-an, Jolizel Busque, Rachel Anuengo, Febie Grace Pilar, Mary Grace Rubio,
Juliet Bahala
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University of San Agustin Troubadours
Arne Lubasan, Conductor
West Negros
University of the Philippines Chorale Ensemble
Romel A. Lomarda, Conductor
Los Baos, Laguna
Members: Jesel C. Aynaga Nora rose D. Basa Ivan Anthony B. Cabrera Carl Anthony N. Delmo Wilhelm
G. De los Reyes Reynan O. Garino Jr Reg Terrence S. Gentica Serjoe Orven S. Gutierrez Marie Danette
N. Joaquin Alexa Marie G. Mamaril Jay Ron V. Maprangala Therese Marie V. Militante - Deza Mae E.
Mongato Christy P. Mosquera Alejoe V. Noble Ariane M. Parohinog Argiel P. Resurreccion Johna
Love S. Segovia Don C. Sidayon Joel C. Silorio
Members: Jacob D. Barbosa Annamaae G. Bargayo Ma. Elizabeth Sy Bautista Manuel O. Buenaventura
III Joycee Pai C. Centeno Victoria Emanuelle B. Constantino John Brocks C. Cuadrazal Chrisbelle A.
Dimapilis Bernard Ahman O. Ebua Ronilo Jose D Flores Angeline Abigail G. Huelma Jedo I. Jaurigue
Rebelita J. Labitoria Ma. Rebecca N. Martillana Jasper Ceasar S. Ogana Caroline Natalie M. Peralta
Reginald Neil C. Recario Jerson N. Tagarangao Rommel M. Taniegra Anna Mariel U Toledo
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Dance (Ballet)
[Junior Category] Finalists
Arnulfo Androde Dawna Reign Mangahas
Elpidio Magat Frances Ann Galanza
Gerardo Ray P. Abatol
Joanne Therese D. Sartorio
Genette D. Terez
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Kimberly Anne Mendoza King Magno
Lobreza Pimentel Ma. Isabel Regina C. Gonzalez
Earvin Guillermo Denise Parungao
Ma. Regina de la Fuente
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Jamira Uding
Al Frederick C. Abraham
Jan Erika S. Basilio
Anna Montserrat Guerrero
Jasmine Pia Dames Jemima Sanielle A. Reyes Mark Christopher Simbiling
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Renee Carmela T. Gumban Rita Angela D. Winder Rudolph Capongcol
Sabrina Andrea Faye SJ
Barangan
Veronia Samantha G. Ylagan Yulia Marielle C. Rivas
Micaela L. Claro
Mykie Espino
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Guitar Category C)
Participants
Carlo Antonio B.Juan Franco Raymundo M. Maigue
Homer B. Cabansag Ramoncito B. Carpio
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Piano (Category A) Participants
Chance Elan A. Israel Denise Faith L. See
Gabrielle S.Rodriguez
Joshua Benedict A. Cabalonga
Lorenzo B. Medel Sharon D. Jasminez
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Rondalla (Category C)
Participants
Dipolog City Community Rondalla
Jay R. Sarita, Conductor
Dipolog City
ESNCHS Rondalla
Edison R. Villasin, Conductor
Members: Allysa Marie Aberia - Jane Acla Marivic Anasarias Fatima Yvette Bernardo Charlene Mae
Caratay Joan Cesista Anna Kristina Dario Xyra Gacilos Lyra Gel Limbauan Salve Regina Mondaca
April Claire Ong Justin Marie Pagatpat Klarina Nikka Rapada Lorenzo Reago III Raishane Robel
Fristine Ty Robert Uy Clarissa Villanueva
Members: Kimberly T. Acorin Michael Kerk D. Bonafe Felaine Aprilee D. Bravo Franklin H. Calumba
Chiara Zinnia B. Caoneo Ember Yanuelle R. Diestro Carlo Jose G. Janolino Erica R. Maglangit
Aidronne J. Manlosa Richard A. Pagapular Jarren Angela R. Sangatanan Astly Brian B. Turno
Princess Rovilyn E. Uycoco
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Makabayan Rondalla Artist Ensemble
James Pascua, Conductor

Quezon Rondalla
Herbert D. Perez, Conductor
Members: Ma. Chris Ann Joy A. Abo Dawnita Gabrielle H. Abrihan Ray Cedrick Louis H. Abuso Clarence
Bautista Irish Mae Cada Jhoza Cansanay Janelle Catapang Jobert Cuasay Vea Mariz Elarco Carl
Kevin B. Gutierrez Risa R. Itokawa Jerelle Cyrish M. Jara Kristine Joy V. Mancenido Victor P. Nadela
Alyssa Mae E. Oblefas- Kevin P. Oblefas Angela Joy L. Pabulayan Jerome A. Quejano Aaron Paul
Vincent G. Ramilo John Ed Carlo E. Vitug
Members: Jaysebel M. Arda Alce Joy L. Batula Vanessa Beralde Cecille D. Cabrera Mia Roshan Candia
Vaniah Capadngan Joyce Mae S. Cayanong Lourelyn A. Cuamag Noemi Jane O. Dinsay Mary
Grace Dan Jean L. Flores Christy O. Hangad Rey Dimar Lagadlad Emelyn C. Lanojan Mark Anthony
Perandos Mark Jennyson D. Tabalin
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San Andres Elem. School Rondalla
Menchie Portento- Traquea, Conductor

The Cainta Rondalla Ensemble, Inc.
Ben B. Brillantes, Conductor

Members: Kenneth Pueyo Agulto Jay Anthony Cabalida Aloy Catherine Z. Amalia Pierre Hian Tiu Au-
reo Ana Marie T. Baliuag Katherine Joy C.. Bawiga Jeralden V. Catalan Joana Kristine M. Coballes
Gemilynn E. Dela Cruz Ed Noel J. De Leon Kristian Lorenzo T. Ferrer Kristine Lorraine T. Ferrer Mel-
son Angelo Llacuna Dayann J. Madronio Rufa Quitain Alexandra L. Remonde Joy Camille M. Reyes
Jomarie B. Tolentino Henry S. Ulang Bryan James S. Uy
Members: Rose Annie C. Camara Jovelyn J. Canoy Dustin R. Cinco Rommel Dela Cruz Jeferson Ian
O. De Leon - Louise Ann R. Francisco Liza Francesca C. Glifonea Philip Ryan Y. De Guzman Isagani L.
Lastra III James L. Lastra Jezreel K. Lastra Jomar O. Olan Josha-nen N. Richards - Michael John G.
Samaniego Jesher Argyle M. Tallara Ronald E. Villanueva June Christian A. Vivar Mark Bryan M.
Wenceslao
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Traditional Philippine
Ensembles (Category A) Winners
Burnay Dinupdup Group
Jovita D. Kimayog, Conductor
Burnay, Lagawe, Ifugao, CAR
Members: Jayzen Mike B. Carolino B- Jay D. Cumaldi Jake B. Dangayo Keano G. Dinamaan Ariston
Ba. Domining Sarah C. Dulnuan Keano Randall C. Fajardo Vhal Vicente C. Fajardo Nico Blu H.
Fernandez Jhoemar H. Fontanilla Jason Clark L. Pagal Resty D. Pugong John Lester L. Salvaleon
Dinupdup is a ceremony of the afuent tribesmen in Lagawe, Barney, Boliwong, Cudong, and
Hingyon. Two to three days and six to eight sacrifcial pigs are needed to complete all the rites of the
dinupdup which is ofered as thanksgiving and petition for the sustenance of power and health, and for
healing sick members of the family.
Several days before the ofering, the husband and wife invite the mumbaki or native priests. On a
designated day at twilight, the native priests gather. They open the jar of wine and the oldest among them
sip frst. Then he assigns tasks for each mumbaki for the linnawa.
The linnawa is the frst step in the dinupdup wherein the souls of the kindred of both husband and
wife are invited to come and partake in the feast of their descendants, and to lay their blessings to the
family for health, peace and prosperity.
The alim, the story of the great hunter, Cabbigat of Kiangan is chanted from early evening until
morning. One of the native priests rises to shout the gopa to the or the chanters, stating to his fellow
mumbaki not to think little of him since he is also rich like them.
The guhad follows whereby deities are invited to the feast, bless the pigs, and partake of the ofering.
The pigs are butchered and cooked and a prayer called gonob is said before everyone eats.
For the next three days, the family and mumbaki are prohibited from eating specifed food and
performing certain activities, after which one of the mumbaki performs the kahiw to seal the ofering and
to lift the restrictions.
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Dosayan - San Vicente Elementary Dance Troupe
Marina B. Agbunag, Conductor
San Vicente Baguio City, CAR
Members: Jerry May P. Baldo Sheentiry D. Bengaline Godfrey O. Bangtowan Marvin B.
Beneyat James D. Cong-o Cliford D. Gatudan Joel P. Guindalos - Kevin M. Lacbong Alison .B
Lagoyo Boston B. Lanag Janice L. Lawiyan Tairilyn A. Mana-a Normhynie T. Mayngo Susan
L. Poclis Marlon D. Salenga.
Tongaw is a cultural celebration in Mountain Province. It is observed three times a year in accordance
to the seasons. The frst one is during sowing season followed by the planting season and harvest time. The
main purpose is to ask for blessings from Kabunyan for bountiful produce and to thank him for the harvest.
The ceremony begins with a group of men heading for the babawian to decide on the time of the
season.
On their way, keen observation is of vital importance. No omen should be seen and heard such as
snakes, black birds, and unusual sounds. As soon as they reach the designated venue, the men share
their observations and they decide on whether to continue or postpone the ceremony. They return to the
barangay and proceed to the dap-ay to announce their decision.
Once the decision is made to proceed, a rest day is declared for all the members of the community.
Those working in the felds must go home immediately when they hear the shouts of the men. Heavy
punishment will be imposed to those who do not comply.
From the dap-ay, the men will bring the sacrifcial animals to the patpatayan and ofer them to
Kabunyan. Then they go back to the dap-ay to continue the ritual. Women and children join the men for
the dances, songs, chants, games, and food preparation. People from other barangay join the festivities
bringing food and wine to ofer.
During this time, no one in the barangay is allowed to go out to work or to travel. Those who do not join
must stay home and do household chores. Punishment is strictly imposed on whoever disobeys the rule.
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SMPO Music Ensemble
Eamon Flem B. Doplon , Director
Lanao Del Norte, Region X
Kandatu Datu
This piece is played during the crowning of a sultan/datu. It may also be performed with a dance called
kasaduratan, the Maranao Royal Walk or kini-kini, a dance that shows the graceful manners in which the
Maranao women walk with a scarf or handkerchief, punctuated by static position or poses.
Kapranon
A moderately fast piece which is derived from a love song that describes bygone days.
Aydao Ditagaunan
This is a piece about the camote, a root crop believed to bring good luck and abundance because its vines
creep all over the garden symbolizing a good harvest. The camote is used by the Maranaos during house
warming rituals called kasumang sa walay. In this piece, Ditagauan, a young girl is asked to plant camote
today, so that many will be fed
Kapag-onor
Is a term used for skilled performers who twirl their twirl beaters and other paraphernalia to show
of the versatility.
Members: Ada Marie M. Bahian Raya Faye M. Bahian Ann Monette P. Deploy Ean Flem P. Doplon
Francis Mae N. Manguilimotan Joarle I. Marcia
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Sa Tabok - Cultural Dance Ensemble
Agnes Tatoy , Musical Director & Conductor
Bolton Elementary School
Bolton St. Davao City, Region XI
Members: Rona Mae L. Abelong Jessa Jean D. Briones Aldrin S. Denosta Syvel R. Escolar Luke Russsel
N. Labog trivie Marie N. Labog Regine Mae S. Lampa Christian A. Lebios Florence Gay S. Pasiol
John Cris C. Pejano Kimberly L. Santos Amedith Flordance E. Sumalikwa Cynthia Paula E. Sumalikwa
Traditionally part of Davao del Sur, Davao City is known to be the home of the low land Bagobo tribes
such as the Tagabawa, Clata, Guingan sub-groups. Big Bagobo communities and other indigenous tribes
have lived in Davao even before the Spaniards came to Mindanao. Most of the performers in this group have
ancestors belonging to these tribes.
Davaos tribal performance tradition is always an integration of songs, dances, rituals, and chants.
Seldom do we observe a single form being performed by lone tribal artist.
When there is a special occasion, there are always rituals which develop into a social activity involving
the whole community through music, dance, chants, and other forms of artistic communication of faith,
virtues, and morals.
Very basic to the Bagobo tribe are the instruments called tagungguhan or ahongan also called
kolingtang by other subgroups, the dubakan (drums), the bandali (iron gong), the lantoy (bamboo fute),
and the indigenous kawayan clickers.
The performance piece employs the Tagungguhan Badbad and Panihuman which are common pieces
of the Southern indigenous tribes, with slight variations in melodic patterns. The Saliston, the Sonoran
K Tolus (Music of the Deities) is a contemporary arrangement of the traditional pentatonic scale of the
Tagungguhan.
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Kastifun Performing Ensemble
Noemi Echavez, Conductor
Blagan Elementary school
Blagan, San Jose, General Santos City
Region XII
One of the most popular folklores in the Blaan community is the story of Siling, an unseen spirit who
lives in the midst of the forest. She has magical powers and is believed to bewitch people.
Some Blaan elders claim that they were victims of Siling in their youth. Through songs and dances,
they describe what they felt and experienced during their encounter with her.
Based on the B laan beliefs, aside from living creatures in the forest, beauty, prosperity and melodious
sounds abound in nature. Young children, however, are forbidden to wander alone in the forest because it
is guarded by unseen creatures and spirits. When they do so, Siling disguised as their parents, misleads until
they lose consciousness from exhaustion. Once caught and put under her spell, they will roam the forest
forever unless they urinate from the high trees.
The performance is about the Blaans way of life in the community. It portrays also how they
appreciate nature like the river and vast land with green grasses and trees. It is also about the bonding
of family - the love of a mother for her child and a child for his mother, and the celebration when a lost
member of the family is found safe.
The story of Siling to the Blaan tribe gives a sense of awareness of the beauty and the importance of
nature to man while being held responsible for its existence.
Members: Ernesto M. Bakilan Jr. Rowena S. Clarin Sherlyn F. Dalig Denar G. Daniel Mary Ann
M. Daniel Julip L. Edan Mariah Biancee K. Ganton Demero K. Guid, Jr. Alyssa Kaye S. Malatin
Pinalyn T. Saya Eric T. Tinorio
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Voice (Category B) Participants
Armand Joseph C. Villanueva
Carmela Denise M. Antonio
Chiara Cataran Christine Love Q. Gomez
Dorothy A. Sales Iona Marie M. Ventocilla

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Kenneth B. Nierra Ma. Bianca T. Beley
Ma. Geneberne A. Lozada Ma. Jessica M. Saldon
Mariel C. Reyes
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Mary Ann M. Cruz Myarmae T. Meneses
Myron C. Dela Cruz Ronnah Marie M. Ong
William C. Ocier
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Acknowledgments
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Department of Education
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Senator Edgardo Angara
Day By Day Christian Ministries
San Miguel Corporation
MANILA
Lukban Elementary School
Apacible St., Paco, Manila
Dr. Vecelina Tan
E. Delos Santos Elementary School
Malvar St., Singalong, Manila
Ms.Carmen G. Siau
Rafael Palma Elementary School
Vito Cruz cor Zobel Roxas St., Manila
Mrs. Esmenia C. Pambid
Canossa School
Paco Manila
PASAY CITY
P. Zamora Elementary School
P. Zamora St., Pasay City
Mrs. Milagros Ignacio
A. Bonifacio Elementary School
Leveriza St., cor. Buendia Ave. Ext., Pasay City
Ms. Araceli P. Caampued
PARAAQUE CITY
Baclaran Central Elementary School
Quirino Ave., Baclaran, Paraaque City
Felicitas E. dela Cruz
Baclaran Elementary School Unit II
Quirino Ave., Baclaran, Paraaque City
Mr. Nemesio B. Bunnao
Tambo Elementary School
MIA Road cor. Quirino Ave., Paraaque City
Cresencia H. Rosales
Department of Education Division Ofces
Dr. Rosalinda Tongco Pasay City
HOST SCHOOLS
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Chair Veronica L. Tapia-Merk
Vice-Chair Jose Nuez
Secretary/Treasurer Mauricia Borromeo
PRO Dr. Antonio Hila
Secretary-General and Program Director Dr. Ramon Acoymo
Program Director Ms. Luz Corazon R. Roque
Members Alfonso Coke Bolipata
Assistant Secretary Jonathan E. Malaya
Corazon Iigo
Dr. Patricia Licuanan
Renato Lucas
Pilar Montes
Edgardo Montesclaros
Rebecca Nulud
Sr. Maria Anunciata Sta. Ana, SPC
Nena del Rosario-Villanueva

Corporate Secretary Atty. Susan Jacinto
EX-OFFICIO
Vice-President and Artistic Director / OIC OP Dr. Raul M. Sunico
NCCA, Executive Director Cecile Guidote-Alvarez
CATEGORIES and CHAIRS
Brasses [Trumpet, Trombone, Prof. Rayben Maigue, Chairman
French Horn, Tuba] (Category C)
Choir (Category C) Mr. Jonathan Velasco, Chairman
Dance (Junior Ballet) Prof. Esteban Villaruz, Chairman
Guitar (Category C) Maestro Jose Valdez, Chairman
Piano (Category A-2) Mr. Jude Edgard Balsamo, Chairman
Rondalla (Category C) Ms. Elaine Espejo-Cajucom, Chairman
Traditional Music Prof. Eudenice Palaruan, Chairman
Ensemble (Category A)
Solo Voice (Category C) Ms. Camille Lopez-Molina, Chairman
National Secretariat
Ofce Manager Mr. Juanito D. Bernabe
Accountant/Bookkeeper Mr. Julius B. Abawag
Ofce Assistant Mr. Artemio A. Tolibas
Competitions Production Team
Stage Managers Ms. Jean Piedad
Mr. Roni Serquia
Production Assistants Shiela Edralin
Brian Bernabe
Joey Bernabe
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FRIENDS FOR CULTURAL CONCERNS OF THE PHILIPPINES
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Salcedo Village, Makati City
Telephone No. 817-3905; Telefax: 817-0670 * E-mail: fccpofce@yahoo.com.ph
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Minerva M. Tanseco - President
Elizabeth B. Cristobal - Vice President
Nenuca A. Blardony - Secretary
Karen S. Macasaet - Treasurer
Letty D. Hahn - Asst. Treasurer
Lulu T. Castaeda - Board of Director
Teresita B. Cristobal - Board of Director
Thelma E. Gana - Board of Director
Rose Marie B. Lazaro - Board of Director
Martin E.Z. Lopez - Board of Director
Chloe R. Periquet - Board of Director
Teresita E. Rodrigo - Board of Director
Gilda C. Salonga - Board of Director
Boysie Villavicencio - Board of Director
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REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND COORDINATORS
REGION I - ILOCOS REGION
DepED RO, 2500 San Fernando, La Union
Dr. Ligaya Soledad T. Miguel, Director
Dr. Miriam Najera, Coordinator
Tel. No. (072) 242-4768 / 242-6160
Fax No. (072) 242-5495 / 242-5363
Mobile No. 0915-4039669 (Dr. Najera)
ro1@deped.gov.ph
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
DepED RO, Wangal, La Trinidad 2601
Benguet
Benito S. Tumamao, Director
Mrs. Virginia Lupian, Coordinator
Tel. No. (074) 422-1318 / 309-3013
422-4074
Fax No. (074) 422-1804
Mobile No. 0919-2950760 (Mrs. Lupian)
vlupian@yahoo.com
car@deped.gov.ph
REGION II CAGAYAN VALLEY
DepED RO, Tuguegarao, 3500 Cagayan
Dr. Lourdes G. Angoluan, OIC Director
Mrs. Mary Linda Ramos, Coordinator
Tel. No. (078) 844-1862 / 844-3855
Fax No. (078) 844-1862 / 844-0231
Mobile No. 0920-9061153
dpdpessd@yahoo.com
REGION III CENTRAL LUZON
DepED RO, Maimpis, San Fernando,
Pampanga
Mr. Mario L. Ramirez, Director
Dr. Violeta Villanueva, Coordinator
Tel. No. (045) 961-7825 / 860-5211
Fax No. (045) 860-5212 / 860-5302
Mobile No. 0917-6104113 (Dr. Villanueva)
ro3@deped.gov.ph
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
DepED NCR, Misamis St., Bago Bantay,
Quezon City
Dr. Teresita G. Domalanta, Director
Mrs. Luzonia Bayot, Coordinator
Telfax No. 921-4274 / 928-0104 / 453-8374
/ 929-4212
Mobile No. 0916-6951763 (Mrs. Bayot)
ncr@deped.gov.ph
REGION IV- A - CALABARZON
DepED RO, Rizal Provl. Capitol Compound
1601 Pasig City
Dr. Paraluman R. Giron, Director
Mrs. Fe V. Enguero, Coordinator
Tel. No. 633-7328
Mobile No. 0915-9000468 (Mrs. Enguero)
fenguero@yahoo.com
REGION IV B MIMAROPA
DepED RO, Meralco Ave., cor. St. Paul Road
Pasig City
Dr. Luisa B. Yu, OIC Director
Ms. Pilar L. Montes, Coordinator
Tel. No. 631-4070 / 637-3093
Fax No. 637-3139 / 637-2834
Mobile No. 0918-7168654 (Mrs. Montes)
eed_mimaropa@yahoo.com
REGION V BICOL REGION
DepED RO, 4500 Legaspi City
Dr. Celedonio L. Layon, Jr., Director
Dr. Amparo de Matta, Coordinator
Tel. No. (052) 482-0046 / 820-8404
Fax No. (052) 820-2663 / 820-4045
Mobile No. 0921-7661495 (Dr. de Matta)
ro5@deped.gov.ph
REGION VI WESTERN VISAYAS
DepED RO, Duran St., 5000 Iloilo City
Dr. Mildred L. Garay, OIC Director
Ms. Julieta Braga, Coordinator
Tel. No. (033) 336-2816 / 335-0207
Fax No. (033) 509-7653 / 337-3892
Mobile No. 0921-9843689 (Ms. Braga)
ro6@deped.gov.ph
REGION VII CENTRAL VISAYAS
DepED RO, ECOTECH, Lahug, 6000 Cebu City
Dr. Recaredo G. Borgonia OIC Director
Dr. Vivian Ginete, Coordinator
Tel. No. (032) 231-1309 / 414-7399
Fax No. (032) 255-4542 / 255-1313
Mobile No. 0920-6631237 (Ms. Ginete)
ro7@deped.gov.ph
viv_gg@yahoo.com
REGION VIII EASTERN VISAYAS
DepED RO, Govt. Center, Candahug, Leyte
Dr. Sol F. Matugas, Director
Dr. Editha P. Jacer, Coordinator
Tel. No. (053) 323-7031 / 524-9120
323-3156
Fax No. (053) 323-6075
ro8@deped.gov.ph
REGION IX WESTERN MINDANAO
DepED RO, 7000 Zamboanga City
Dr. Walter O. Albos, OIC Director
Mr. Henry Elnas, Coordinator
Tel. No. (062) 215-3753 / 215-3751
Fax No. (062) 991-5975 / 991-1907 /
215-3789
Mobile No. 0918-5600856 (Mr. Elnas)
henryelnas@yahoo.com
ro9@deped.gov.ph
REGION X NORTHERN MINDANAO
DepED RO, 9000 Cagayan de Oro City
Dr. Estrella A. Babano, Director
Raymund Antolo, Coordinator
Tel. No. (088) 722-652 / 727-836 / 720-665
Fax No. (088) 726-574
Mobile No. 0918-9480056 (Mr. Antolo)
ro10@deped.gov.ph
raymund_antolo2003@yahoo.com
CARAGA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
DepED RO, Butuan City
Dr. Isabelita M. Borres, OIC Director
Miss Thelma Villanueva, Coordinator
Tel. No. 342-8207 / 342-0302 / 342-2198
Fax No. 815-2021
Mobile No. 0917-7188816 (Miss Villanueva)
tcvillanueva_orig@yahoo.com
caraga@deped.gov.ph
REGION XI SOUTHERN MINDANAO
DepED RO, F. Torres St., 8000 Davao City
Dr. Susana Teresa B. Estigoy, CESO IV,
R. Director
Ms. Thelma Bodikey, Coordinator
Tel. No. 227-9342 / 221-6147
Fax No. 227-1102 / 211-8459
Mobile No. 0918-5216910 (Mrs. Bodikey)
deped11_sed@yahoo.com
REGION XII EASTERN MINDANAO
DepED RO XII, Koronadal City
Dr. Luz S. Almeda, Director
Marianela Angeles, Coordinator
Telefax. No. (083) 228-9753 / 520-0421
228-5596 / 228-5597
Mobile No.0928-9333521 / 0919-2349228
(Mrs. Angeles)
ro12@deped.gov.ph
angelmarinel@yahoo.com
ARMM
DepED, ARMM ORC Compound, 9600
Cotabato City
Dr. Udtog K. Kawit Alhaj, Regional
Secretary
Dr. Taya K. Aplal, Coordinator
Tel. No. (064) 4217884 / 390-1467 / 390-
1458 / 421-9687
Fax No. (064) 390-1460
Mobile No. 09052433597
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The language of music not only
expresses personal sentiment; it also
defnes the identity and articulates
the inspirations of a people.
In the past 36 years, these and
more are what NAMCYA had been
doing: setting young musicians
free to heed the call of the Muse
and contributing to the challenging
quest for cultural Identity and the
noble task of nation
KALOOB Philippines Music and Dance Ministry salutes you and
pray for your continuing success.
Mabuhay po kayo!
Ed Lapiz
Founder and Artistic Director
Kaloob Philippine Music and Dance Ministry
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For additional information,
please contact the Secretariat at:
The NAMCYA
Folk Arts Theater
Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1307 Philippines
Telephone: +632 5515091 551-5094
832 1120 local 109
Telefax: +632 832 3701
Email: namcya@gmail.com