08/09/2025
๐๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ | Passion Meets Talent: SMMC Showcases Artistry in 'Malayang Sine' and 'Sabayang Pagbigkas 2025
The San Mateo Municipal College (SMMC) celebrated student talent and creativity during its "Malayang Sine: Liwanag sa Dilim" event and "SMMC Sabayang Pagbigkas" competition held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the JFD San Mateo Municipal Stadium.
Dr. Ma. Veronica C. Iringan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, spoke at the event, stating that the Filipino language is not just celebrated in August, but all year round, as it is a tradition and the spirit of our language. The event also introduced the panel of judges, which included Mr. Josiah Andrei De Guzman, Mr. Jazer Alejandro, and Mr. Piolo Cudal.
The Cinemalaya film festival showcased documentaries produced by SMMC students on a variety of themes. The Institute of Accountancyโs film, โMakabagong Pagbabago,โ documented how SMMC uses modern technology to maintain quality education. The Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) presented โMunting Hakbang,โ which featured interviews with two single parents whose lives were positively changed by the program. The BSBA โ Financial Managementโs โBawat Daanโ highlighted the sacrifices of students while emphasizing the support within the SMMC community.
Other notable entries included the Institute of Teacher Educationโs โSilungan: Pagtatagpo ng Panganib at Pagkatuto,โ which raised the question of โEdukasyon o Kaligtasan?โ for students attending classes during bad weather. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology's โBalutiโ told the story of student leader Wave Aguilar and his journey toward self-acceptance.
The event recognized outstanding work with several awards. "Baluti" received the Outstanding Poster award. The documentary "Sa Likod ng mga Aksyon," from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management, dominated the special awards, earning honors for Most Creative, Best Cinematography, and Best Director. "Sa Likod ng mga Aksyon" was also named the overall champion. In the major categories, "Baluti" secured First Honor, while "Silungan: Pagtatagpo ng Panganib at Pagkatuto" received Second Honor.
In the "SMMC Sabayang Pagbigkas" competition judged by Mr. Renz Ayuson Cabuag, Ms. Mary Victoria A. Apurado, and Mr. Jerwin F. Baluyot. The title of the spoken word performance was โFilipinoโt Katutubong Wika Para sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa,โ written by Dr. Erico Memije Habijan.
The competition concluded with the Institute of Accountancy emerging as the champion. The Bachelor of Secondary Education was the First Runner-Up, followed by BSBA-Marketing Management as the Second Runner-Up, and the Bachelor of Science in Psychology as the Third Runner-Up.
๐ช๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ: Danteb Santos
๐ฃ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐: Alyanna Lacanienta
๐๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐: El Temonio