Outstanding groups and members under the Culture and Arts Office (CAO) of Academic Year 2017-2018 were recognized for their exemplary performance at Gawad Cultura 2018 held last March 29, 2019 at The Verdure, fourth floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall.
Those who excelled in the field of arts, spanning music, dance, theater management, and film production were medalled during the ceremony.
‘The world is colorful because of art’
“Makulay ang mundo dahil sa sining,” Issay Nodalo, La Salle Dance Company-Contemporary (LSDC) alumna, expressed as she recognized the talents and struggles of student-artists through her keynote speech.
(The world is colorful because of art.)
Nodalo added that she strongly believed in each individual’s capability of establishing and developing arts not just in the University, but also in the country.
Elaine Aranda, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, expressed in her opening remarks that the ceremony also focuses on strengthening Lasallian talent. “Ang pagpapatunay na ang Lasalyano ay tapat sa pagbabahagi ng sarili, sa paglilingkod, sa pakikiisa sa misyon, na manghikayat ng pagbabago tungo sa pag-unlad ng nakakarami,” she shared.
(This proves that Lasallians are truly committed to sharing one’s self through service, communion in mission, and betterment for the common good).
Winners were split among three major categories: group awards, individual awards, and special awards. Gawad Kalinganan and Gawad Maliw winner, Daniel Rafael Banta, encouraged his fellow CAO members to continually give their best when it comes to performing, but reminded the audience that as students, they must continually prioritize their studies as compared to their extra-curricular activities.
The full list of individual winners can be found below:
Gawad Awit
Marielle Alcantara from the De La Salle Innersoul
Gawad Himig
Mariel Christine Cuartero from the DLSU Chorale
Gawad Gandingan
David Michael Josiah from the Lasallian Youth Orchestra
Gawad Indayog
Jake Lerry Gratil from the LSDC-Contemporary
Gawad Hataw
Andrei Carlos Cresencia from the LSDC-Street
Gawad Salamisim
Ninna Patricia Alvarez from the DLSU Green Media Group
Gawad Tanghal
Razelle Mae Alva from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Gawad Kalinangan
Daniel Rafael Banta from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Gawad Raya
Daniella Beatrice Carlos from the De La Salle Innersoul
Lyshiel Aranal from the DLSU Green Media Group
Diego Gabriel Aviles from the LSDC-Street
Charlene Reine Rodenas from the DLSU Chorale
Maria Isabela Pilapil from the Lasallian Youth Orchestra
Gawad Likha
Andrei Louise Sarmiento and Zion Hansen Wuxinyi from the LSDC-Street
David Michael Josian from the Lasallian Youth Orchestra
Datu Mathar Abubakar from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Miguel Fernandez from the DLSU Green Media Group
Krishna Lou Ayungao from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Gawad Sanghaya
John Ray Estrellado from the DLSU Chorale
Kamiya Katrine Garcia from the DLSU Green Media Group
Michelle Lorraine Co from the DLSU Green Media Group
Abigail Faith Basilio from the De La Salle Innersoul
Alyette Ang from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Zoe Anne Tuico from the LSDC-Contemporary
Samantha Nicole Perez from the LSDC-Contemporary
Miguel Carlo Breva from the LSDC-Folk
Michaelangelo Macabuhay from the Lasallian Youth Orchestra
Claudine Inocencio from the LSDC-Street
Gawad Maliw
Martina De Vera from the DLSU Green Media Group
Grant Lewis Bulaong from the Lasallian Youth Orchestra
Michaelangelo Macabuhay from the Lasallian Youth Orchestra
Carla Denise Cresencio from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Rissy Isabel McGrath from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Daniel Rafael Banta from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Lenard Czar Villagantol from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Jersey Adelei De Guzman from the DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Mariel Christine Cuartero from the DLSU Chorale
Christine Ceñidoza from the LSDC-Folk
Tony Rose Duran from the LSDC-Folk
Lizel Manalansan from the LSDC-Contemporary
Jinia Mae Paz from the LSDC-Contemporary
Zoe Anne Tuico from the LSDC-Contemporary
Eternity Ines from the LSDC-Contemporary
Justin Cino Alvarado from the LSDC-Street
Andrei Carlos Cresencia from the LSDC-Street
Allyana Therese Pamintuan from the LSDC-Street
Samantha-Camille Smit from the LSDC-Street
Gawad Giting
Michelle Lorraine Co from the DLSU Green Media Group
John Ray Estrellado from the DLSU Chorale
Gawad Sudi
Game On Challenge 2018 of Vincent Ortega II (Most Innovative-Game On Challenge 2018)
Group winners were also recognized:
Gawad Bikas
De La Salle Innersoul
Gawad Ijin
DLSU Chorale
Gawad Anni
DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild
Gawad Dayon
DLSU Green Media Group
Gawad Kaisa
LSDC – Contemporary
LSDC – Folk
LSDC – Street
DLSU Green Media Group
Lastly, Special Awards were also given to students and groups:
Lakan ng Gabi
Leonardo Jose Linga from LSDC-Folk
Lakambini ng Gabi
Tyana Flores from LSDC-Folk
Bukal ng Bighani
LSDC-Folk
