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On October 26, 2026, the much-anticipated Grand Launch occurred at the UST Medicine Auditorium. With the theme #ArangkadaCASA, the event launched this year's general plan of action, a new set of officers, and also reintroduced the CASA guilds.
Arangkada CASA, or #ArangkadaCASA, embodies progress, movement, and purposeful action. The event is about regaining CASA's momentum and a new commitment to keep the association responsive, active, and advancing in service of its constituency.
As emphasized by Asst. Prof. Glenn Irwin C. Reynon, the adviser of UST-CASA,
“CASA is not just a name; it is something to take care of. We guide, we nurture, and we leave no one behind.”
Hosted by Joseph Marc Salas, Arahbella Bradecina, Rebekah Atienza, and RV Sky Ramos, with Voiceover Artist Tara Montalbo, the program began with a riveting performance of Heart Flores, Alexandra Papas, and Abigail Misagal as they sang one of Little Mix’s iconic songs, Wings, featuring CASA Footworks and the CASA Executive Board, plunging the stage into a mix of body rhythm and exciting vocals.
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Once the performance ended, the students finally welcomed the incumbent President of the CASA Executive Board, Miguel Andrei P. Benito, who then delivered an inspiring presidential address to the CASAns, encouraging everyone to make a positive impact on the community, seize opportunities, and find their place in it.
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Afterward, the students were introduced to the rest of the Executive Board and the Committees under each executive board officer. These leaders are behind the vision and the leadership that will keep CASAns on track to the finish line:
Executive Offices:
President: Miguel Andrei Benito
Committees handled:
Campaigns and Advocacies Committee
Sports Committee
Vice President for Internal Affairs: Mari Angelo Moredo
Committees handled:
SWIS Affairs Committee
STRAW Committee
Vice President for External Affairs: Mikela Sophia Maravillas
Committees handled:
Partnerships and Sponsorships Committee
Community Development Committee
Secretary: Charlize Hayden De Guzman
Committees handled:
Monitoring and Evaluations Committee
Research Committee
Secretariat Committee
Auditor: Yzabelle Mae Alleda
Public Relations: Janelah Valerie Robles
Committees handled:
Creatives Committee
Multimedia & Coverage Committee
Marketing Committee
Chief of Staff: Juliane Cale Panzo
Committees handled:
Human Resources Committee
Operations Committee
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The next segment of the event is the introduction of the guilds. CASA Chronicle was represented first by its Editor-in-Chief, Alyssa Moira Gabriel. In her speech, she highlighted the Chronicle's importance as the voice of the student body. It is a place to ask questions and a way to bring information closer to students. Alyssa encouraged more students to join the organization and to share their stories with their fellow students.
After CASA Chronicle’s introduction came the MUSICASA Guild’s introduction; in her speech, MUSICASA Guild Head Abigail Misagal and Alexandra Papas emphasized music as a means of communication and a form of creative expression and urged everyone to join the organization to share their talent with the world. A quick break from the segment to keep the crowd energized, 20 students were then selected to play a short elimination game of — TATAK MO O TATAKBO? Featuring questions about CASA's history and communication department itself.
After the games, the new officers presented their plans for the rest of the first and second semesters.
For the first semester, the activities are as follows:
PSBC
Media Congress
BroadQuest
AdQuest
IMCQuest
Sine Reel
COMMTV Awards (Batch 2027)
Meanwhile, the second semester activities include:
CommDev
AB Week
CASA Week
COMMTV Awards (Batch 2028)
CASA Year Ender
Baccalaureate Mass
These activities will ensure that every batch and every student gets to shine in the classroom and beyond BGPOP's four walls, providing a path for participation. After presenting their plans for the academic year 2026 - 2027, the ceremony transitioned to the first award of the day, bringing the spotlight to the work of sophomores and freshmen.
The following awards were given to the sophomores:
FIRST TAKE: THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, THE UST CASA FRESHIE FEST WINNER (2025)
2COM1
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CREATIVITY, VERSATILITY, REDEFINED AWARD (2025)
2COM2
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SOCIALLY TRANSFORMATIVE AWARD WINNER (2025)
2COM4
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While the freshmen were awarded the following awards:
BEST BOARD DESIGN (2026):
1COM4
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BEST PROPS AWARD
1COM3
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BEST AND BRIGHTEST CASANS AWARD:
1COM2
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:
1COM1
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SOCIALLY TRANSFORMATIVE AWARD 1COM2 and OVERALL FRESHMEN SHORT FILM WINNER
1COM2
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After the awarding of the sophomores and freshmen, CASA Footworks delivered another performance, which was then followed by the introduction of their guild, led by the core team and pool heads of CASA Footworks. In their speech, they talked about the capabilities of Footworks and its members. Each and every one of them is capable of performing any dance, and this year their team is striving to win the Cypher Dance Competition, continuing their 10-year winning streak. Next, the rest of CASA Footwork’s team was introduced, with each member delivering a short speech emphasizing teamwork, dynamics, endless passion, and marketing their second wave of auditions and their new merchandise.
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The guild is CASA's public speaking guild; it not only provides avenues to help communication students reach their public speaking potential but also hosts a podcast and training sessions.
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ARANGKADA 2026 marks a new chapter for UST CASA for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Although the event has ended, everyone who led the program hopes that each UST Communication student will leave a legacy of excellence and integrity and that future graduates will make a positive impact on the community.
CASA is not just an organization; it is a home, a home that celebrates the creativity, impact, and excellence of each student.
