Clinching three golds, one silver, three bronze medals and multiple Top 4 and Top 5 winnings, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) of REGION I emerged as 7th Placer in the over-all ranking among 16 participating SUCs in the National Culture and Arts Festival (NCAF) held in Iloilo City from April 8-11, 2026.
PASUC-Region I President Dr. Elbert M. Galas extends his highest commendation to all delegates who courageously represented their SUCs and Region I in the NCAF.
“Your remarkable achievements stand as a testament to the unwavering dedication, disciplined preparation and the indomitable spirit of the Ilocanos and Pangasinenses. To those who emerged victorious, your success is a collective triumph that elevates the region’s legacy in culture and arts. To all participants, your courage to compete and your commitment to represent Region 1 in the national level with integrity are victories in themselves. May this activity continue to ignite passion among your fellow students and coaches,” President Galas said.
Region I is represented by five SUCs namely, Pangasinan State University (PSU) headed by Dr. Elbert Galas; Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) headed by Dr. Jaime Manuel, Jr.; Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State University (ISPSC) headed by Dr. Mario Obrero; Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) headed by Dr. Virgilio Julius Manzano, Jr; and University of Northern Philippines (UNP) headed by Dr. Erwin Cadorna.
The PASUC NCAF 2026, hosted by West Visayas State University and other schools in Region 6, gathered more than 5,000 student-athletes, coaches and administrators from 113 universities and colleges in the country for the biggest culture and arts event.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀:
𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬
• Live Band – Champion
• On the Spot Poster Making – 3rd Place
• Classical Guitar – 4th Place
• Pop Solo – 5th Place
• Folk Dance – 5th Place
𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘
• Dramatic Monologue (Filipino), 5th Place
𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦
• Ms. PASUC 2026 (Candidate)
-Miss Photogenic
-Top 5 in Best in Talent
𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬
• Extemporaneous Speech – 4th Place
𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬
• Dagliang Talumpati – Champion
• Oratorio – Champion
• Deklamasyon – 2nd Place
• Show Choir – 3rd Place
• Dramatic Monologue (English) – 3rd Place
• Duo Acting (English) – 5th Place
• Mr. PASUC 2026 – 3rd Runner Up
𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼, 𝓟𝓐𝓢𝓤𝓒 – 𝓡𝓮𝓰𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓘 𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓯𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓼! See less