TUP Office of Cultural Affairs

10/08/2026

FYI…

Keepsafe TUPians

GENERAL ORIENTATION POSTPONEMENT 📢

Due to the inclement weather and in accordance with OVPAA Memorandum No. 28, s. 2026, the TUP Kalinangan Dance Troupe General Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 is postponed.

📌 The General Orientation will be rescheduled to a later date.

Please wait for further announcements regarding the new schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 🙏

Stay safe, everyone! ☔💛

- TUP Kalinangan Dance Troupe A.Y. 2026–2027

09/08/2026

“𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙜 𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣, 𝘼𝙬𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙨”

As the new semester begins, the 𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 once again opens its doors to aspiring student-performers who are ready to share their passion for music, grow as musicians, and create meaningful memories through choral singing.

𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗔
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.

A new batch name for aspiring singers who dare to dream, grow together, and bring possibilities to life through music and harmony. ✨

Auditions are now open!

Register Here:
https://forms.gle/ALegEBfzCWW4PXcU7
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09/08/2026

📣🎶✨ CALLING ALL TUPians! ✨

🎤 AUDITION NOW!
Step up, sing your heart out, and let your voice be heard!

08/08/2026

📢📢📢📢Calling all TUPians

READY TO TAKE THE STAGE? 🌟

The TUP Kalinangan Dance Troupe is officially welcoming new members for A.Y. 2026 - 2027! 💃🕺

Whether you're an experienced dancer or simply passionate about learning and celebrating Filipino culture, this is your opportunity to grow, perform, and create unforgettable memories with the Official Folk Dance Troupe of TUP-Manila. 🇵🇭✨

🎭 No audition required!
📄 Simply submit your Membership Form and Class Schedule to join.

Dance with us. Be Kadatro! 🌾

📩 For inquiries, send us a message or contact our KDT Team Captain, Rhian Mones.

See you on the dance floor! ❤️💛

🎨 Pubmat Design & Caption by: Pjames Santiago

08/08/2026

📣📣📣See you TUPian’s

GENERAL ORIENTATION IS HERE! ✨🌾

Ready to take your first step into the Kalinangan family? 💃🕺🇵🇭

The TUP Kalinangan Dance Troupe invites all interested new members to our GENERAL ORIENTATION for A.Y. 2026–2027! 🎭❤️

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 TUP Centennial Stage

Come meet the troupe, learn more about Kalinangan, and discover what it means to dance, serve, and preserve Filipino culture with us! 🇵🇭✨

📌 REMINDERS:

📄 Bring your PRINTED Membership Form
👕 Wear a WHITE SHIRT
👖 BLACK PANTS / SQUARE PANTS

No need to overthink it—just come ready to learn, move, and be part of the family! 🫶

🌾 DANCE WITH US. BE KADATRO! ❤️‍🔥

See you on Tuesday, future Kadatros! 👀💃🕺

🎨 Pubmat Design & Caption by: Pjames Santiago

28/07/2026

23/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Cultural Head, Prof. Beverly C. Yabut! 🎉

On behalf of the OCA family, we extend our warmest birthday greetings to our dedicated and inspiring Office Head, Prof. Beverly C. Yabut.

Your exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and passion for promoting arts and culture continue to inspire our community. Thank you for your guidance, support, and the positive impact you make on everyone around you.

May this special day bring you abundant joy, good health, happiness, and countless blessings. May the year ahead be filled with continued success, meaningful accomplishments, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many more years of inspiring excellence.

Happy Birthday, Prof. Beverly C. Yabut! 🎂🎉

— From your OCA Family ❤️

21/07/2026

20/07/2026

📣 LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!

🎶 TUPians, are you looking for a vibrant experience in music and performance? It's more than just creating melodies and rhythms—it's about becoming part of a family built on passion, dedication, teamwork, and unforgettable experiences. Come and be part of the TUP Kalinangan Drum and Lyre, the performing pride of TUP Manila!

🎼 We're looking for aspiring:
♦️ Color Guard
♦️ Drummer
♦️ Majorette
♦️ Lyrist

💡 No experience needed!

Whether you're a beginner or already experienced, there's a place for you here. Join us as we grow, perform, and create lasting memories together.

📌 Qualifications:
✅ Officially enrolled in TUP-Manila
✅ Open to all courses
✅ With or without experience
✅ Passionate and committed to perform!

📲 SCAN THE QR CODE or click the link below to register:
🔗https://forms.gle/LuQCupmTGcvwe4RX9
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Note: If you're unable to access the registration form using your TUP account, you may use another Gmail account instead. We understand that some TUP accounts are currently experiencing issues accessing Google Forms.

For any questions or concerns, feel free to send us a message through our page.

08/12/2025

🥁 We felt the rhythm. 🎺 We heard the call. 💎 HIYAS 2025 came to life—and we were there.

Last December 5, we stepped onstage under a new name — HIYAS, a celebration of every performer who shines as part of TUPM’s precious gem.

From the first note we played to the last formation we held, we performed as one community, proud and united.

Every beat, every movement, every color lifted into the air became part of a story bigger than us — a story of passion, discipline, and the spirit of TUPM.

💎 To everyone who performed, supported, and cheered—thank you.

Together, we lit up the stage and made HIYAS 2025 unforgettable.

Until the next performance.
Still shining. Still moving as one TUP Family. ✨