April 26, 2023 – With a theme, “Boronyog – Bonyog kita” which means “magsama-sama o magkita-kita tayo”, Palawan State University Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK) together with the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (SWF) conducted this year’s Tertulyang Pampanitikan seminar on the various culture of the citizens and Indigenous Peoples group of Palawan at PSU Amphitheater on April 26, 2023.
In accordance with this year’s theme, “Kultura ng Pagkakaisa”, the event was participated by the representatives of different Indigenous Peoples (IPs) groups in Palawan alongside with the students of the university. Dr. Marjorie A. Española, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (VPRDE) gave the opening remarks, followed by the message of Dr. Ramon M. Docto, University President. While Prof. Sylvia Javarez, Director, Sentro ng Wika at Kultura, presented the rationale of the activity. The highlight of the event are the speeches from the IP.
The speakers include: Mr. Andrie U. Acosta, Chief Datu, Cuyunon Tribe, followed by Hon. Lorna L. Dela Rosa, Bgy. Manalo Chairman and the representative from Tagbanua, Ms. Liza B. Quibic, a Registered Nurse and the representative from Agutaynen, and Mr. Jude A. Onsong, a faculty of PSU Balabac and the representative of the Molbog tribe, discussed the culture and traditions of their respective groups. Meanwhile, Ms. Melinda T. Abolucion, Punong Tribu ang Cuyunon and Day Care Cluster 2 Supervisor, and Mr. Aniceto Ortado, Day Care Worker, City Government performed a cultural dance named ‘Pondo-Pondo’. While the PSU Sining Palawan, PSU Singers, and PSU Band also showcased their special performances in the said event.
Prof. Gemma G. Docto, PSU Core faculty, gave the closing remarks after the Open forum segment which was participated by the students.
Tertulyang Pampanitikan is an annual activity of the university that is in connection with the annual celebration of the National Philippine Literature Month every April of the year in correspondence with the Proclamation No. 968 series of 2015.
