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Celebrating cultural heritage with the theme “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting,” twelve member-schools of the Davao Universities and Colleges Network (DACUN) converged at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao (PWCD) on Feb. 15 for Siklab 2026, the official DACUN Academic, Culture, and Arts Festival.

Festivities began with the singing of the invocation and national anthem by Koro Kantahay, the University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) chorale, followed by the Davao City March and DACUN Hymn.

Highlighting the event as an avenue to strengthen culture and the arts within the region, DACUN President Vicente Antonio Pijano III set an empowering tone in his opening remarks.

“This festival is more than just an event; it is a place of creativity where academia meets artistry, where Davao’s brightest minds converge to showcase innovation, heritage, and shared dreams,” Pijano highlighted.

Upholding fairness and camaraderie within the competition, student-athlete and national archery gold medalist Kristine Madeline Ibag led the participants in pledging the Oath of Sportsmanship.

Formally commencing the roster of events, Leah Cabang and Jesus Montajes, respective chairpersons of the DACUN Student Affairs Committee (SAC) and Culture and Arts Committee (CAC), officially declared the opening of Siklab.

Competitions then simultaneously commenced at PWCD’s open ground, Mansaka Lobby, Multimedia Room, and RSM Events Center.

UPMin’s Dance Ensemble, Violin Duo, and Koro Kantahay entertained the audience with their intermission numbers throughout the event.

Siklab also unveiled its official theme song, ‘Silakbo’, produced by San Pedro College (SPC), as the sole entry and winner of the Song Writing & Music Creation event.

Launched this year, Siklab 2026 stands as the debut of DACUN’s recurring intercollegiate meet for academic excellence and cultural artistry.

The following are the placements for Siklab 2026:

Larong Pinoy – Sipa
Champion: University of the Philippines Mindanao
1st Runner Up: Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc.
2nd Runner Up: Ateneo de Davao University

Larong Pinoy – Chinese Garter
Champion: University of the Philippines Mindanao
1st Runner Up: Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc.
2nd Runner Up: Ateneo de Davao University

Larong Pinoy – Maria Went to Town
Champion: Philippine Women’s College of Davao
1st Runner Up: University of the Philippines Mindanao
2nd Runner Up: Ateneo de Davao University

Quiz Bee
Champion: San Pedro College
1st Runner Up: Ateneo de Davao University
2nd Runner Up: Assumption College of Davao

Extemporaneous Speaking
Champion: University of Mindanao
1st Runner Up: San Pedro College
2nd Runner Up: University of the Philippines Mindanao

Storytelling
Champion: University of Southeastern Philippines
1st Runner Up: University of the Philippines Mindanao
2nd Runner Up: Philippine Women’s College of Davao

Digital Art
Champion: University of Mindanao
1st Runner Up: Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc.
2nd Runner Up: University of the Philippines Mindanao

Chorale
Champion: Holy Cross of Davao College
1st Runner Up: San Pedro College
2nd Runner Up: University of the Immaculate Conception

Song Writing & Music Creation
Champion: San Pedro College – “Silakbo”

Dance Sports – Latin
Champion: University of the Philippines Mindanao
1st Runner Up: Holy Cross of Davao College
2nd Runner Up: University of the Philippines Mindanao

Dance Sports – Modern
Champion: University of the Philippines Mindanao
1st Runner Up: Holy Cross of Davao College
2nd Runner Up: Philippine Women’s College of Davao

Mega Crew
Champion: Philippine Women’s College of Davao
1st Runner Up: Rizal Memorial Colleges, Inc.
2nd Runner Up: Assumption College of Davao

Short Film Making
Champion: Philippine Women’s College of Davao – “Bayle sa mga Bayi”
1st Runner Up: University of Southeastern Philippines – “Kuris”
2nd Runner Up: University of the Immaculate Conception – “Mugna”

Short Film Making – Special Awards
Best Sound: University of Southeastern Philippines – “Kuris”
Best Original Song: University of Southeastern Philippines – “Kuris”
Best Production Design: Philippine Women’s College of Davao – “Bayle sa mga Bayi”
Best Cinematography: Philippine Women’s College of Davao – “Bayle sa mga Bayi”
Best Poster: Philippine Women’s College of Davao – “Bayle sa mga Bayi”
Best Editing: University of Southeastern Philippines – “Kuris”
Best Story: Philippine Women’s College of Davao – “Bayle sa mga Bayi”
Best Trailer: Philippine Women’s College of Davao – “Bayle sa mga Bayi”

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