20/09/2026
โ๐๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ | ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐' ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ; ๐๐๐ก๐, ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ
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โDespite showcasing intense charisma, poise and powerful movements, contenders from the Bicol University College of Education (BUCE) were sent packing to aโfirst-round ouster today, September 18 at the Emโs Barrio Covered Court asโ representatives from across colleges delivered a powerhouse performance, ultimatelyโ dominating the floor.
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โWhat was once a quiet space turned into an arena of motion, swirling garments, andโ explosive energy as dancers from across colleges finally mustered and swayedโeach arrying a quiet hope of bringing home the honor of being the bearer of the coveted title.
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โRepresenting the College of Education in Standard Category are Igi Boy Llames andโandโ Jodie Herrera, whereas Michael Jay Mostasa and Jessica Hitosis contested with theirโ fiery movements in Latin Category.
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โAs the first round in Standard Category ended, dancer duos from BU College of
โEngineering (BUCENG), BU College of Arts and Letters, (BUCAL) BU Institute of
โPhysical Education, Sports, and Recreation(BUIPESR), and BU Guinobatan led the rank with their precise and mastered footwork, posture and elegance peforming Waltz, Tango and Quickstep, securing their spot for the final round. After an intenseโ showdown, BUCENG won the gold medal.
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โThe same held true for the Latin category. Despite showcasing their own bold and
โcompetitive moves across the three distinct dances (Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Jive),โ the BUCE couple was still unable to dominate the floor. Ultimately, the dancer duosโfrom BUIPESR, BUCAL, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, and BU Polanguiโ were the ones who secured their spots for the final round. These finalists leftโ everything on the dance floor, but in the end, it was BUIPESR who claimed the gold.
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โWhile the CE duos have bowed out early, they carry with them the pride of โrepresenting the home of teaching excellence. After pouring on effort and hours of quiet practice, relentles discipline, and unwavering perseverance, they successfullyโ delivered a performance enough to give honor to their home college.
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โโAlthough I was disappointed that we failed to place in the podium for this year'sโ dance sports competition, I am still happy to represent our college and grateful for theโ journey, โ said Llames, male entrant of BUCE, Standard Category.
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โDriven by purpose and courage, Llames remains eager to return stronger than ever.โ
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โIf fortunate, it would be my pleasure to represent the home of teaching excellence inโ the coming years. I will make sure to be more confident and will train more so thatโ [my] next performances will be flawless,โ he added.
โ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐น๐
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โEchoing this sentiment, Latin category female representative Jessica Hitosis sharedโ her determination to bounce back stronger in the upcoming months.
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"Since the BU Olympicsโ27 is still quite far, I will push myself to train more and โimprove my skills in the upcoming months. I want to learn from my experiences, correct my mistakes, and come back as a better and stronger athlete. More than justโ winning, I want to prove to myself that I can grow, and I want to make my team and everyone who supported me proud,โ Hitosis expressed.
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โTheir shared resilience proves that the igniting spirit remains intact among these โeducators despite a challenging start to the tournament.
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โThe spectators spilling onto the floor, the dancers disappearing from the crowd, andโ the music fading into the background signaled the final curtain call for this yearโsโ Dance Sport tournament. The College of Education may have missed the podium lastโnight, but the fire inside their hearts continues to burn brightlyโa testament thatโ their journey is far from over. The dance floor will call again, and when it does, the โeducators will be more than ready to reclaim their rhythm. | ๐ท๐ช๐ข ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฑ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ณ, ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐๐ณ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด
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