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UCCA receives full band set from PUP faculty member

Jan Vincent Lanuza, News, Communication Management Office

Office of Counselling and Psychological Services (OCPS) Director Dr. Rodrigo V. Lopiga has generously donated a full band set worth ₱122,100 to support the artists and members of the University Center for Culture and the Arts (UCCA).

The ceremonial signing of the Deed of Donation took place at the University Amphitheater on Friday, November 29. Dr. Lopiga’s donation includes six (6) electric guitars, an electric drum kit, two (2) amplifiers, a drum set, and instrument wires, all of which will be utilized by the UCCA.

In his statement, Lopiga shared that this donation was a way for him to celebrate his 52nd birthday and give back to the Sintang Paaralan that has played a significant role in his life since his humble beginnings as a college student at PUP.

“Masaya na ako kasi I’m able to put it to good use. Mas marami pang mga artists ang matutulungan nito. Malay natin balang araw, through the use of these instruments, meron tayong maproduce na magagaling na artists na hindi lang dito sa PUP, kundi baka malayo ang kanilang marating. Iyon ang aking dahilan kung bakit ko pinili magbigay,” he said.

UCCA Director Bely R. Ygot mentioned that the donated band set will primarily be used as part of a planned wellness and mental health program through music for PUP employees. It will also be utilized by the PUP Polysound Band for their performances. He assured that the instruments would be put to full use and treated with the utmost care.

Ma. Alleth G. Fernando, Director of the Property and Supplies Management Office, emphasized the importance of taking care of the donated items and university facilities to ensure their longevity and benefit for future generations.

“Ang mga bagay na ibinibigay sa atin, kailangang pag-ingatan natin para hindi lang tayo ang gagamit, may susunod pa sa atin na talented. Mas maganda kung pakiki-iingatan natin yung gamit, hindi lang ang mga dinonate sa atin, kundi lahat ng gamit ng university. Kailangan natin pag-ingatan para doon naman sa mga susunod,” he stated.

University President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi expressed his gratitude for this new development, which will continue to foster the growth of music and arts at the university. He thanked Dr. Lopiga for his generosity and selfless act of giving back to PUP and its students.

“Maraming salamat kay Rodrigo Lopiga para sa kanyang kabutihang-loob at pagbibigay ng isang buong band set para sa Iskolar ng Bayan. Ang donasyon na ito ay malaking tulong sa ating Polysound Band at plano ng UCCA na wellness program. Ito ay magsisilbing daan upang ipagpatuloy pa ang mga programa ng UCCA na nakatuon sa pag-unlad at pagpapahalaga sa sining at musika sa Sintang Paaralan,” he said.

As part of the event, a musical jam session was held in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Amphitheater. Performances included local and international hits by the Harana String Company and the PUP Polysound Band, with President Muhi and Dr. Lopiga also joining in to showcase their musical talents.