UIC Culture and Arts Office

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the following UIC Culture and Arts Cluster Club members who will receive the 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 (𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥), an Institutional Award given to graduating students who have shown passion and dedication in the promotion of our rich cultural heritage by becoming a member of 𝑼𝑰𝑪’𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒃 and have participated in the University’s Culture and Arts activities in local, national and international venues. The dancers, singers and musician will be awarded during the 𝐔𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 2026 on April 12, 2026, at the UIC Bajada Auditorium. The following are the awardees:

Ignacian Cultural Dance Troupe:
1. Aldeano, Kara Angela – BSN
2. Baybayan, Aleah Bea – BEED
3. Ehira, Sophia Bianca D. – BSED English
4. Lee Lao, Johannah – BSN
5. Libres, Genen – BEED
6. Pombo, Ralf Miguel – BPE
7. Vinculado, Jinwhill – BPE

Ignacian Musical Ensemble:
1. Escobar, Jeff Isaac Domeree - BM
2. Perez, Gabriel – BSMLS

UIC Chorale:
1. Basanez, Bea Nicole – BS Pharmacy
2. Casim, Princess Saedah F. – BSN
3. Sencil, Michael Jhon C. – BSN
4. Suguipit, Hepher Ard – BM

On behalf of the 𝗨𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘, we wish to thank each one of you for showing your dedication in all the trainings and shows we have mounted for the past years. Thank you as well for sharing your time, skills, and talents with us. We will always pray for your success as you venture on a new journey in building your respective profession. Once again, Congratulations!

MALAYSIAN NIGHTS AND LAUNCHING OF THE VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR 2026

The Consul General of Malaysia, Mr. Deddy Faisal Ahmad Salleh delivered his welcoming remarks at the Malaysian Nights and the Launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 on 18 February 2026 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Davao City.

This special collaboration between Dusit Thani Hotel and the Consulate General of Malaysia in Davao City showcases the rich flavours, culture, and tourism offerings of Malaysia in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

LOOK: Diplomats from Malaysia, China, and Indonesia, along with other esteemed guests, gather for the opening night of Malaysian Nights, the Iftar Dinner Buffet at Madayaw Café in Dusit Thani Davao on Wednesday, February 18.

Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Malaysia, the evening marks the start of a special Ramadan celebration featuring time-honoured Malaysian flavours and cultural performances. 📸 via Ivy Tejano/MB

✨ Prepare to be captivated as the University of the Immaculate Conception presents its 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! ✨

The University of the Immaculate Conception Ignacian Cultural Dance Troupe (UIC-ICDT) and the Ignacian Musical Ensemble (IME) unite to bring you 𝐁𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈: 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐤𝐥𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐢—a powerful, grand folk dance production that celebrates Filipino identity, heritage, and artistry.

🎯 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬:

🗓️ December 10, 2025
📍 UIC Father Selga Auditorium

Matinee Show: 3:00 PM (All 3rd Year UIC College Students and Faculty)
Gala Show: 6:00 PM (All 4th Year UIC College Students, Personnel and Faculty)

🗓️ December 11, 2025 (Thursday)
📍 UIC Father Selga Auditorium

Matinee Show: 3:00 PM (All 1st Year UIC College Students and Faculty)
Gala Show: 6:00 PM (All 2nd Year UIC College Students, Personnel, and Faculty)

🗓️ December 12, 2025 (Friday)
📍 UIC Bajada Auditorium

Matinee Shows:
9:00 AM (Kinder to Grade 6 UIC Pupils and Faculty)
12:00 NN (Grade 7 to Grade 10 UIC Students and Faculty)
3:00 PM (Grade 11 to Grade 12 UIC Students, Faculty and Personnel)

🗓️ December 13, 2025 (Saturday)
📍 UIC Bajada Auditorium
6:00 PM - SPECIAL GALA SHOW for UIC Guests and Partners.

Journey with us through the Bisaya concept of life's ever-turning cycle, where performers unfold the stages that shape the Filipino spirit:

• Pagkatawo – Birth & Beginnings
• Pagpangalagad – Courtship & Marriage
• Pakigbisog – Struggles & Triumphs
• Paghandum – Legacy & Celebration

Each chapter features breathtaking indigenous and traditional dances from diverse Filipino regions, woven together to honor our stories, our culture, and our shared heritage. This year’s production promises vibrant performances, stirring live music, and a cultural experience of Ignacian excellence like no other.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the treasures of life—our BAHANDI!

🔔 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑰𝑪 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒚, 𝒂𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇.

We look forward to sharing this unforgettable cultural tradition with you! 🩷

#𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒❤️‍🔥| Congratulations to the University of the Immaculate Conception Ignacian Cultural Dance Troupe (UIC-ICDT), under the guidance of Mr. Rene M. Babiera, Culture and Arts Coordinator, for successfully performing "Pangalay Amilbangsa: The Living Archive" during the Archbishop Thibault Media Awards on May 31, 2025, at the Martin Hall, Ateneo De Davao. ✨👏🏻🎉

🩷𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒:
1. HAZEL ANN JOTOY
2. PINKY PILAPIL
3. AHRON JOSHUA SACAY

💡 Pangalay Amilbangsa unfolds as a silent narration of cultural memory. The dance is a sacred act of cultural preservation of virtues cultivated by women who have carried the traditions of the Tausug and Sama peoples across time.