PLMun DCNB celebrates DCNB day 2023

|| Ceven Rosquites

December 4, 2023 – Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun) Design Center for NationBuilding (DCNB) marked a memorable celebration of DCNB Day 2023 with the resounding theme “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage” at the PLMun’s quadrangle.

Representatives from various teams showcased the diversity of Philippine festivals, including the Panagbenga Festival, Kadayawan Festival, Moriones Festival, Pintados Festival, Dinagyang Festival, Maskara Festival, Sinulog Festival, and Ati-Atihan Festival.

Street-dance competition kicked off the celebration, where each team’s performance exhibited their assigned festival. Mr. Sherwin Esteron, Faculty Member and Research and Internship of the CITCS Department; Mr. Lorenzo Guzman, Director of the Prefect of Discipline and Chief of Security Office; Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Remedios R. Cunanan; and Mr. Raymund Quigtar, Director of the Center for Sports and Athletics were the judges for the competition.

The booth competition displayed the students’ creativity through colorful designs that represent their festivals. Meanwhile, the food festival featured trademark delicacies from each team’s chosen province.

Moreover, DCNB students enjoyed the thrilling games of Palarong Lahi, featuring Patintero, Relays, and Tug of War facilitated by the PLMun Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Marshalls. Adding to the festivities, the PLMun Silent Drillers delivered striking routines, capturing the attention of the audience.

The afternoon session featured a Christmas chorale presentation by each team, with different carols and medleys. Executive Vice President Cynthia Menesis; Dr. Danilo B. Solayao, LPT, Vice President for Students’ Life and Development; Dean of the Office of Students Affairs, and Former Conductor of PLMun Chorale Ms. Lily Jarata; Ms. Carmelita Lamberte; and PLMun Chorale Conductor Efraem John L. Alismo served as panelists for the competition.

Pintados Festival was named the overall winner of DCNB Day, showcasing impressive talents. Following was the Panagbenga Festival, claiming the 1st Place spot, captivating the audience with its vibrant and skillful presentation. Meanwhile, the Maskarra Festival landed on 2nd Place, and on the 3rd Place was the Dinagyang Festival. <w>