02/03/2026
4th Place out of 16 participating schools across the entire province of Bohol!
Being the first performer in the 1st Tagbilaran City Philippine Folk Dance Competition was truly nerve-wracking. Opening the competition, carrying the name of our school and municipality it was a mix of pressure, excitement, fear, and pride. But despite the shaking hands and racing hearts, our team chose courage. We chose to dance with confidence, grace, and love for our culture. And we are beyond proud of what we have achieved together.
We deeply thank our Almighty Father for His guidance, protection, strength, and wisdom throughout this journey. From rehearsals to the actual performance, we offer everything to you in every step, every movement, and every prayer. All glory and honor belong to you, Lord.
We are also deeply grateful to the City Government Of Tagbilaran, especially the Tagbilaran City Events, Culture and Arts Office - CECAO, also to sir Alexis Joseph Cadeliña and maam Jhay Angelia for giving us this wonderful platform to showcase the richness of our culture and continue preserving our Filipino heritage through dance. Thank you for creating opportunities for young performers like TDT to share our passion and artistry.
To the Lgu Bien Unido, headed by Hon. Mayor John Felix L. Garcia Abante Bien Unido, and Hon. Vice Mayor Atty Querubin, and to all our generous sponsors. Joining this competition was never easy, financially, physically, and emotionally, it required so much. But because of your generosity and support, we were able to realize our dream. DAGHAN KAAJUNG SALAMAT! Your kindness will always be remembered.
To our School Principal Jun Gulle, thank you for allowing us to join. To the PCPGTVSFA teachers, thank you for your unending love, patience, and support. Most especially to our School MAPEH Department Head, Ma’am Mary Cecile Auxtero Asawa Ni Regner, thank you for your constant encouragement, guidance, understanding, and for believing in us even during our most challenging moments. Your support means everything to us.
To the parents, classmates, the entire PCPGTVSFA family, and TDT alumni, thank you for your prayers, cheers, and unwavering love. We truly felt your support from near and far. This victory is not ours alone it belongs to our entire dance family who continues to believe in our mission and passion.
To Sir Jibi Pampoi Manayon, our costume designer from Cebu, thank you kaayu sir for providing us with your creation. Even though we encountered problems with the materials and had to rush everything, you still managed to deliver and make it work. Salamat kaayo sir🫶. To Ate Marivic Hibaya our ever-reliable seamstress, thank you for always being there, especially for our last-minute costume needs.
To Ate ma’am Queenie Rose Yve and Ma’am Honey Mae Silva from Carcar, Cebu, thank you for providing our shoes and for giving your time and support. To Sir Flores Graf, Yuji Tyy, Inting Laride, Verz, and Kuya George Nazareno Villamor THANK YOU for your help, wisdom, kind words, and for sharing your expertise. Your guidance strengthened us and reminded us to always pursue excellence. To Serg Mark Baculi Saavedra thank you kaayu sa kanunayng supporta, grabe gyud ka!🥹🫶
To Sir Angel Menchavez Manapsal, my inspiration in pursuing this journey you hold a special place in my heart. Your influence and passion for dance continue to inspire me to strive harder and dream bigger. To Sir Frank Anthony Baura Mascariñas, thank you for helping with the literature submission and for the inspiration you continue to share. Congratulations once again, Sir!
To my number one supporter mama Lucresia Paredes, thank you for always being there for me in every competition, and every dream, I love you mama🥹. And to my lucky charm, Markie Clench, thank you for rushing your time just to support us. You are truly appreciated and loved. Salamat kaayu🫶!
And to my TDT family, Michelle, Chenny, Cara, Hysse, Kev, Fatima, Leanne, Pj, Shawn, Arje, Jorich, Marlon, Jade, E R, and all the members, thank you for your courage, discipline, sacrifices, and determination. I am so proud of each and every one of you. I never imagined we would come this far, united by our purpose and love for dance.
We may have fallen short this time, but this is not the end. This is just the beginning. We will continue to improve, to grow, and to give our very best, until it is finally our turn.
Sir Mark loves you all.🥹🫶
