16/10/2025
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As part of the 119th Founding and 36th Charter Anniversary celebration, the Office of Culture, Arts, and Languages (OCAL), in collaboration with the Mag-aaral ng Heograpiya, Antropolohiya, Relihiyon, Lipunan, at Kasaysayan (MAHARLIKA) Organization, spearheaded the United Nations (UN) 2025 celebration held yesterday, October 15, at the Tarlac State University (TSU) Hostel, Priscilla Hall.
Anchored on the theme โInternational Year of Glaciers Preservation,โ this yearโs celebration underscored the urgent need to protect the worldโs glaciers, raise awareness on climate change, and inspire collective action toward environmental preservation.
In an interview, organization's Senator on Finance Prince Perry C. Lenon shared his insight on applying the concept of this year's theme of the United Nations event as a student leader of the organization.
"in Spanish, they have this phrase 'mรญrame' or look at me, it reminds us to look at ourselves, our choices, responsibilities natin, and also yung silence, pananahimik natin when [we] face this kind of crisis. Habang unti-unting natutunaw yung mga glaciers, parang ganoon din yung pagkalinga ng tao sa kalikasan. Ang nasa likod ng crisis na ito ay hindi lang kapabayaan ng mga ordinaryong mamamayan kundi ang mga dambuhala at naghaharing korporasyon na patuloy na kumikita sa kapinsalaan ng mundo," he stated.
"Bilang isang kabataang lider, gusto kong iparating na ang tunay na pagbabago ay nagsisimula sa pagkilala na tayo ay may papel ngunit may mas malaking puwersa na dapat panagutin," he ended, accentuating the civic responsibility of being a student leader, especially in mitigating the effects of this crisis while pointing out the role of corporations in exacerbating environmental degradation.
Meanwhile, the program featured a reception dance by the MAHARLIKA Flight Attendants and captivating performances from the MAHARLIKA Chorale and MAHARLIKA Dance Troupe.
The Chairperson of the Social Studies program, Mr. Cristian Lingad, delivered his preliminary message, emphasizing the urgent need to protect glaciers not only for the present but also for future generations.
"Let this celebration reminds us that protecting the frozen [glaciers], is protecting our future," he stated.
Adding excitement to the event was the Dance Gala, where participating groups represented various continentsโAsia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South Americaโthrough interpretative performances celebrating culture, unity, and sustainability.
In an interview, one of the dancers from Team Asia, Polyanna Avila, who won this year's Dance Gala, shared her sentiments during their weeklong preparations for the competition, highlighting their practicality as a team.
"It wasnโt easy, but because we worked together and supported one another, we were able to handle all the challenges. For the props, we used recycled materials to be more practical," she expressed.
Also, Franzylle Patawaran, a dancer from Team Europe, proudly shared their preparations as a team, emphasizing unity among members.
"[We] practice regularly, sharing ideas sa music and dance steps na pwedeng gamitin, and most especially, aside from focusing on the dance, we made sure na nag eenjoy ang lahat, and creating memories that made the experience more meaningful," she shared.
Through this annual observance, the university continues to foster global awareness, cultural appreciation, and environmental advocacyโaligning with the United Nationsโ call for international cooperation toward a more sustainable and harmonious world.
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