UB Bimaak

𝐌𝐑. & 𝐌𝐒. 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐔𝐁 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐁

The highly anticipated Mr. and Ms. Cordillera UB pageant concluded the afternoon session of the 3rd Fiesta Cordillera, celebrating not only beauty and grace but also cultural pride, advocacy, and charisma among the contestants. After a series of rounds that showcased cultural attire and personal advocacies, the title of Mr. Cordillera UB was awarded to Jchrizlei Jedd Anguitay (MR. 3), while Keziah Joy Tamayo (MS. 7) was crowned Ms. Cordillera UB, both recognized for their outstanding poise, stage presence, and embodiment of Cordilleran heritage.

The 1st Runner-Up honors went to Ievy Casuga (MR.) and Tracy Basilio (MS.), while Ian Solang (MR.) and Chloe De Guero (MS.) were awarded 2nd Runner-Up. The 3rd Runner-Up titles were given to Jim Tagure (MR.) and Nicole Dominglos (MS.), rounding out a competitive and inspiring lineup of contestants.

Special awards were also presented to celebrate distinctive qualities: Jedd Anguitay (MR. 3) and Keziah Joy Tamayo (MS. 7) were recognized as Best in Cultural Attire, reflecting their exceptional appreciation of Cordilleran heritage. Jim Tagure (MR. 4) and Keziah Joy Tamayo (MS. 7) also earned multiple accolades, including Best in Advocacy, Charisma, and Darling of the Crowd, demonstrating their engagement with both judges and audience. Meanwhile, the Congeniality Award was given to Ace Martin (MR. 1) and Keziah Eniaca (MS. 3), honoring their friendliness, approachability, and positive spirit throughout the pageant.

The event highlighted not just competition, but camaraderie, cultural pride, and the ability of students to advocate for meaningful causes while celebrating their Cordilleran identity.

Congratulations to all our contestants for showcasing talent, charisma, and Cordilleran heritage! 🌿✨

𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐓 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐁

The Art Exhibit was proudly displayed at the UB Gym during the event, showcasing the creativity, culture, and talent of our students. Judging took place on the same day, recognizing outstanding works in both group and individual categories.

In the Group Category, Entry 16 from Section NAJ emerged as Champion, followed by Entry 12 from Section ABC as 1st Runner-Up, and Entry 11 from Section NAF securing 2nd Runner-Up. Special recognitions were also given, with Entry 16 (NAJ) winning Best in Visual Presentation, Entry 18 (Section HBC) receiving Most Culturally Inspired Artwork, and Entry 11 (NAF) earning the award for Most Meaningful Artwork.

In the Individual Category, Entry 1 (EAB2) was declared Champion, with Entry 2 (BFD) as 1st Runner-Up, and Entry 5 (BDF) as 2nd Runner-Up. Special awards were likewise presented, with Entry 1 winning both Best in Visual Impact and Most Meaningful Artwork, while Entry 2 received the award for Most Culturally Inspired Artwork.

All participants received consolation prizes in recognition of their effort and creativity. A big congratulations to everyone for celebrating Cordilleran heritage through art! 🌄✨

The activity advances SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing students with a platform to express creativity, develop artistic skills, and engage in cultural learning beyond the classroom, SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by encouraging participation from diverse student groups, giving equal opportunities for expression regardless of background, course, or year level, SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by preserving and showcasing Cordilleran culture, strengthening community identity, and promoting cultural sustainability through art and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) as it brings together students, organizers, faculty, and the community to celebrate culture and education through collaborative efforts.

𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐁

The morning session of the 3rd Fiesta Cordillera featured the Cultural Presentation, showcasing the creativity, heritage pride, and cultural interpretation skills of the HCORDI students. A total of 11 groups took the stage, each presenting diverse cultural narratives from various Cordillera provinces.

Emerging as Champion was the Nariha Kabugao Performing Arts from Section HBJ, who presented a compelling portrayal of the Province of Apayao. Earning the title of 1st Runner-Up was the Banaag Cultural Group from Section EBA 3 with their vibrant presentation of Kalinga Province. Securing the position of 2nd Runner-Up was the Donglala-ay Cultural Group, whose performance also captivated the audience and judges.

For the special awards, the Banaag Cultural Group earned recognition for securing both the Best Male Performer and Best in Attire, Accessories, and Props. The Donglala-ay Cultural Group likewise distinguished themselves by winning the Best Female Performer award. Meanwhile, the Nariha Kabugao Performing Arts garnered multiple distinctions, including Excellence in Cultural Authenticity, Most Creative Cultural Interpretation, Most Inspiring Cultural Presentation, Best in Attire, Accessories, and Props, and Most Meaningful Cultural Narrative, further solidifying their status as outstanding performers in this year’s cultural presentation.

All groups received their respective consolation prizes in recognition of their participation and effort.

The morning session concluded with a community dance joined by the participants, judges and the audience symbolizing unity, celebration, and shared cultural identity.

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐁 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝! 🎉

The 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗕 was successfully and gracefully concluded on November 22, 2025. With the theme “𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗜𝗗: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱,” the celebration served as a vibrant platform for honoring cultural heritage, showcasing academic excellence, and strengthening community engagement.

The event was graced by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢 𝐊𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, representing 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐠𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃-𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. Throughout the day, the program featured captivating cultural presentations from different HCORDI classes that highlighted the depth and richness of Cordilleran identity, alongside thought-provoking art exhibits that showcased creativity and heritage interpretation.

In the afternoon, the event also featured the highly anticipated 𝗠𝗿. 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗨𝗕 a showcase of cultural pride, grace, and student excellence.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to all participants and winners, whose commitment, talent, and passion were truly evident and deeply appreciated.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our OSA Director, Dr. Froilan C. Aspa, CCSD Director, Ma’am Leny Estacio, as well as to our judges, guests, faculty organizers, and supporters whose invaluable contributions made this culminating activity both meaningful and impactful.

Agbiag ti Cordillera! 🌄🌿

Get Ready for the 3rd Fiesta Cordillera 2025! ✨
Join us as we celebrate Cordillera culture through captivating cultural presentations, creative art displays, and the much-awaited Mr. & Ms. Cordillera-UB 2025!

Come in your traditional attire and be part of this vibrant celebration of identity, creativity, and heritage!
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Man- inila tako!

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!🎊

Get ready to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Cordillera region at the 𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗕 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🎉 Happening on November 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the UB Gym.

With the theme “𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙", this year’s celebration aims to highlight the creativity and cultural engagement of students through various artistic and heritage-centered activities.

This exciting event will feature cultural performances, captivating art displays, and the much-awaited Mr. and Ms. Cordillera-UB 2025 pageant. Come dressed in your traditional attire and join in the fun! Let us honor our roots, celebrate our diversity, and make this year’s Fiesta Cordillera truly unforgettable.

📌 The PPG for the event may be accessed through the link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OzR1qIawVOslcpN3_z8hiYM7y-KselQL?usp=drive_link

✔️ Registration is now open! Scan the QR code or click the link to join: https://forms.gle/6i4kTAwdKRdtNqNm8

⏳ Deadline for registration: November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Maawis tako am-in!

𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 | 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🎓✨

Here’s the official list of 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for this school year!

To all students, please make sure to join only accredited or recognized organizations — these groups are 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 and are guided by the 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀.

Getting involved in the right organization can help you 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹.

💡 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒚. 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒅. 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑼𝑩 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚!

𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟯) | 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

In the afternoon, the convention came alive with energy as Ms. Cheska Ann Delim, Local Youth Development Officer, along with her team, facilitated interactive, team-focused activities. These engaging sessions highlighted the power of collaboration, leadership, and unity showing that when young leaders are deeply rooted in their culture and community, they can grow confidently, build meaningful connections, and lead with purpose and vision.

The activity concluded with participants sharing their key takeaways from the day reflecting on the lessons learned, connections made, and the cultural pride reignited throughout the convention.

𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟮) | 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄: 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐁 𝐁𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐊 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬

A proud and symbolic moment for UB BIMAAK, the newly elected officers took their official oath of service, led by Dr. Violeta Apiles. This moment of affirmation marked the beginning of a new chapter of leadership, one grounded in integrity, service, and a shared vision to uplift and guide the community while honoring its cultural roots.

Following the oath-taking, a heartfelt message was delivered by BIMAAK President Jocelyn, inspiring members to continue fostering unity, service, and cultural pride.

𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟭) | 𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐒: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲

The 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗞 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 came together as one strong community for the 𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, held on September 27, 2025, with the theme “𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.”

The program opened with a presentation on the history of BIMAAK by Adviser Ms. Beverly Laltoog, followed by an enriching talk from 𝐃𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬, UB High School Principal, who emphasized that culture is not static, it is living, growing, and carried through generations.

Using the banyan tree as a metaphor, Dr. Apiles reminded the participants that our roots ground us, our values give us strength, and our identity branches out into the future we shape together.

Dr. Apiles concluded her session with a powerful call to action “𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥. 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

This session set the tone for a day of reflection, connection, and celebration of what it means to be grounded in culture while reaching for the future.