Photo from UST CASA's Facebook page
On March 24, 2023 Friday, UST CASA held Guild Fest to recognize and celebrate the talent, skills, activities, and achievements of our homegrown guilds.
To officially commence the event, CASA Vice President of Internal Affairs and the Officer-in-Charge of Guild Fest 2023, Nathanael Monte, gave the opening remarks to the viewers—noting that Guild Fest is all about showcasing the undeniable abilities and talents of the biggest, loudest, and proudest CASA as well as creating environments where CASAns can participate and hone their skills outside academics.
As hosts of the event, Paul Danley Nucum and Elsa Eleanor Macalinao, interviewed each guild head. Representing their guilds were Guild Head Allen De Guzman of CASA Multimedia, Editor-In-Chief Mia Seleccion of CASA Chronicle, Guild Head Anton Acosta of MusiCASA, Senior Guild Head Rachelle Bustillos of CASA Retorika, Senior Captain Michaela Sadural of CASA Footworks, and Guild Head Kier Vecina of CASA Link, which is CASA’s latest returning guild.
CASA Multimedia
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| Photo by UST-CASA Multimedia |
Serving as CASA’s official media production and documentation guild, CASA Multimedia upholds the commitment to hone every CASAn's passion for digital photo and film production. As Guild Head Allen De Guzman comments, Multimedia has provided services to various onsite events such as the Freshman Welcome Walk until the Paskuhan festivities. Moreover, workshops on different multimedia fields such as video production and graphic design along with an upcoming mini short film festival are in the future plans of the guild.
CASA Chronicle
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| Photo by UST-CASA Chronicle |
CASA Chronicle, the official student publication of CASA, aims to cultivate the journalistic, creative, and literary skills of CASAns. Known as a community-focused and student-driven guild publication, Editor-In-Chief Mia Seleccion notes that Chronicle has grown in a promising and encouraging manner this year, with the recent rebranding spearheaded by the Creatives Team, various partnerships and collaborations, and the celebration of its 1st-year relaunch anniversary this March.
MusiCASA
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| Photo by MusiCASA |
MusiCASA continues its drive to hone the musical talent of our fellow CASAns and serenade the community with sweet, melodic tunes. Guild Head Anton Acosta mentions that MusiCASA has offered him both art and organizational perspectives on music and that as a guild they are open and welcome to guiding and helping other CASAns with similar passion and interest in music.
CASA Retorika
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| Photo by UST-CASA Retorika |
CASA Retorika, the official public speaking guild of CASA, remains passionate about the art of public speaking as they help equip members with the poise and confidence to face the pressures of the craft. Senior Guild Head Rachelle Bustillos says to those interested in being part of their guild, being yourself is important, and thriving at Retorika means being accepted for who you are and letting yourself shine.
CASA Footworks
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| Photo by UST-CASA Footworks |
CASA Footworks is the official dancing guild of CASA and it aims to show the artistry and skills of their members through their own choreography. Senior Captain Michaela Sadural comments how the guild explores different genres and styles in their dancing; the online shift during the pandemic carried its challenges with their work and training, but as a team, Footworks exerted their best in overcoming such difficulties. Moreover, the guild welcomes CASAns who are aspiring dancers and have a passion for the craft.
CASA Link
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| Photo by UST-CASA Link |
The newest addition to our lineup of guilds, CASA Link is the official marketing, advertising, and PR guild of CASA. It aims to hone the potential, knowledge, and skills of CASAns in the fields of marketing, advertising, and public relations. As Guild Head Kier Vecina mentions, CASAns can expect Link as the practice grounds for honing their skills in the said fields. Their core values include being creative, strategic, and competent, and the guild aims to help build the experience of CASAns—creating a linkage and exchange of knowledge and experiences among its members. Creation and materialization of marketing plans are just some of what Link can do for CASAns.
Ending the event, George Matthew Medallion, the Auditor of CASA and the Co-Officer-in-Charge of Guild Fest 2023 shared his closing remarks which included a message of appreciation for the efforts of everyone involved in making the event successful along with a note on the experience of having fun, taking risks, and stepping out of one’s comfort zones in joining different CASA guilds.
To watch the replay of Guild Fest, you can visit UST CASA’s Facebook page.
