Central Luzon State University (CLSU) achieved a notable 5th place overall ranking for a total score of 79 points in the recently concluded Culture and the Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges (CAASUC) III Regional Culture and the Arts Festival (RCAF) held from November 23-26, 2025, at Pampanga State Agricultural University.
CLSU medalists who topped their respective categories are:
1st Place Winners
•Contemporary Dance
o Artists - JB C. Bautista, RD E. Bandola, John Paul F. Pineda, Wengie B. Cacdac, John Daniel O. Duatin, Janine Cañaveral, Kirk Patrick V. Barnachea, Jennilyn A. Manite, Blessful Angel P. Mendoza, Althea Marie S. Valdez
o Coaches/Assistants: Christine L. Saturno, & Aira G. Cantorne
• Standard Chorale
o Artists - Miriam Joy M. Santos, Jyka Althea C. Page, Ella Mae Campos, Franzine Irish M. Gadiano, Sean May A. Cornito, Beatriz Sofia Gayle S. Ignacio, Juhaina Mae B. Bautista, Aviel Denise D. Avellana, Allyna Margaret R. Quiambao, Majesty C. Agripa, Jerald C. Fernandez, Kurt Kzar Louie C. Del Rosario, Joshua F. Fajardo, Michael Conrado L. Madrio, Kurt Fycel S. Roquero, Erickson Yabut, Gabriel A. Maitim, Anniel L. Bautista, Noriel S. Gadiano, Samuel, Jr. T. Destor
o Coach/Assistant: Alexander Louise F. Ibarra
• Spoken Poetry
o Artist- Loriebel S. Solis
o Coach/Assistant: Daisy O. Casipit
2nd Place Winners
• Banduria
o Artist: Eric Romelson S. Ignacio,
o Accompanist: Philip Aaron Serenio
o Coach/Assistant: Paul Jhon G. Eugenio
• Photo Contest
o Artist: Severino T. Abalos III
o Coach/Assistant: Mary Jane C. Perez
• Vocal Solo Kundiman
o Artist: Sean May A. Cornito
o Coach/Assistant: Remedios Z. Panuyas
• Indigenous Dance
o Artists: Jezter Mico M. Agaran, Mariel Biag, Jeshua Louise F. Castañeda, May May L. Costales, Edwin Cyris M. Espe, France C. Estrada, Joselito B. Graganza Jr., Ranz Aldrin T. Llena, Mark Philip C. Lomboy, Maja Angel G. Maiquez, Valerie B. Malunay, Bianca Nicole A. Maniquiz, Crissha Bel Y. Merculio, John Kevin C. Moina, Mica Gladys N. Recaido, Blessed Joy M. Santiago, Kyle Darrel DL. Dela Cruz, Aliyah M. Diro
o Coach/Assistant: Adonis Voltaire M. Villanueva
3rd Place Winners
• On-the-Spot Poster Making
o Artist: Leo F. Cawagdan
o Coache/Assistant: Philip L. Castro
• Pagkukwento
o Artist: Jectopher Meting
o Coache/Assistant: Nenita P. Fabrigas
4th Place Winners
• Charcoal Rendering
o Artist: John Zen O. Gabuni,
o Coache/Assistant: John Dave O. Esteves
• Show Choir
o Artists: Jyka Althea C. Page, Danica De Guzman, Ella Campos, Gyail Rafanan, Miriam Joy M. Santos, Erin Joy S. Valeroso, Juhaina Mae B. Bautista, Cirylle Adalem, Ranica P. Barles, Aviel Denise Avellana, Aron Joseph Flores, Kurt Kzar Louie C. Del Rosario, Jerald C. Fernandez, Marlon D. Julio, Marc Adriane Cayetano, Erickson Yabut, Kurt Fycel S. Roquero, Gabriel A. Maitim, Ramiko Rei M. Canilla, Noriel S. Gadiano
o Coaches/Assistants: Alexander Louise F. Ibarra, Ardie S. Cabatin
• Folk Dance
o Artists: Adler B. Aguila, Lindsey Jireh O. Aliado, Romar Edzel E. Antolin, Fritz John Russel M. Banuag, Kim Rovicson P. Bernabe, Ace Cyron U. Dotimas, Rev O. Espanto, Princess Charity D. Fernandez, Andrea P. Francisco, Dimple Mae C. Lagasca, Jalaica V. Meramonte, Jeska Erika D. Octaviano, Kaycee M. Saldero, Rina Joy E. Sumigcay, Mart Luis A. Taruc, Rj Toledo, Wendel F. Cariaga, Elaiza F. Villanueva
o Coaches/Assistants: Adonis Voltaire M. Villanueva
5th Place Winners
• Pagsulat ng Sanaysay
o Artist: Reyniel O. Tomas
o Coaches/Assistants: Junior M. Pacol
• Ms. CAASUC
o Artist: Christina Loraine D. Pangan
o Coaches/Assistants: Gaudencio P. Gallardo Jr., Joe Lawrence M. Mina, Mark Alvin R. Samson
Those who clinched the 1st place are officially qualified to represent Region III and the University at the upcoming CAASUC National Culture and the Arts Festival, scheduled to be held in Cebu.
CLSU Administration and the entire community extend their most heartfelt gratitude and commendation to all individuals who contributed to this success. Special recognition is given to the dedicated student-artists, as well as to the unwavering support team, including the trainers, coaches, collegians, communication team, drivers, nurses, and monitoring personnel, for their invaluable contributions and relentless commitment.
