08/02/2026
BTLEd Joins CCP Pasinaya: Bringing Art, Culture, and Community to Capiz! โจ๐จ
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Pasinaya: The Open House Festival brought a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community to Capiz on February 7โ8, 2025, and the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) faculty and students were proud participants in this meaningful cultural event.
On the culinary side, Prof. Michael Vincent C. Barrera showcased a cooking demonstration of his research-based dish, Nilabugan nga Manok sa Gata, together with Jackielyn Valderama, a third-year BTLEd student majoring in Home Economics. Their presentation highlighted the value of research, tradition, and local flavors in Filipino cuisine.
Entrepreneurship and innovation were also on full display as Prof. Jarry S. Fuentes facilitated a pop-up tiangge featuring food products developed through campus-based business initiatives. The activity highlighted local creativity, food innovation, and student-led entrepreneurship through a lively marketplace experience.
On the art side, Prof. Markneil C. Casidsid brought color and creativity to the festival as he showcased his artistic mastery by painting a mural using bold brush strokes and vibrant splashes of color. He was joined by first-year BTLEd students Joseph James Saplan, Hance Dumelina, Sharlie Silvestre and Mike Renan Alvarez majoring in Industrial Arts, who actively participated in the mural painting, turning the activity into a shared expression of art, collaboration, and learning.
Through their active involvement, the BTLEd faculty and students demonstrated how education, culture, and creativity come together to celebrate heritage, inspire communities, and nurture future educators and artists. ๐พ๐ญ๐จ