30/10/2025
Breaking new ground and making history! We are incredibly proud of our OLJ grade 10 who successfully debuted their drama production, who made their mark representing Central Visayas at the regional theater festival, the 19th Tanghal Festival - Visayas, a project of the NCCA National Committee on Dramatic Arts.
Their original piece, "Pause Muna, Peace Muna," written by the class with the help of Ms. Mayumi Maghuyop, captivated audiences and made our school the first Tanghal representative from the Municipality of Consolacion. Thanks to the unwavering support of our LGU, our student artists were able to share their original play, "Pause Muna, Peace Muna: Make the Change," with the rest of the Visayas in Biliran, Leyte.
The 19th Tanghal Visayas University and Community Theater Festival, held in Biliran province from September 25 to 28, 2025, focused on the theme "Arkipelago: Theatre X Climate Action". The celebration highlighted how theater can be used as a platform for environmental protection and climate change advocacy. Our students joined other participants from university and community-based theater groups across the Visayas region, covering Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas in activities, including: performances, workshops covering topics like musical theater, traditional dance, and roundtable discussions among young theater makers focusing on climate action and sustainable practices.
Despite the storm, the festival was able to bring Outreach performances at the Naval Evacuation Center to bring comfort and hope to those affected by Tropical Storm Opong.
Their journey is an inspiration to all aspiring artists in our community. The Our Lady of Joy performing groups participants are as follows:
Katreese D. Petiluna
Adilyn A. Almario
Kate Mariel C. Pelen
Mieka Angel S. Ramo
Johann Angelo V. Gabatan
Marta Xeltiel C. Montecillo
Justine Rose Y. Tongcos
Nikaela Joy A. Sabalande
Faith Mclaire P. Doncillo
Kenshin A. Enfado
Accompanied by their adviser, Ms. Mary Rose V. Maghuyop.
Once again, huge congratulations to the talented students, teachers, and supportive families behind the original play, "Pause Muna, Peace Muna: Make the Change." Your artistry has made our community so proud!