By Brian Howell Bellosillo
Participated by three United Architects of the Philippines - Student Auxiliary (UAPSA) Chapters from Region VI, five architecture students of UAPSA - Capiz State University (CAPSU) Chapter garnered wins in various events during the inaugural "KAPTAN 2023: PAGTILILIPON AG PAG-UEOGYON IT UAPSA-ASUIANS," A Joint Oath Taking, Turnover Ceremony , and Leadership Development Program conducted on June 9, 2023 at Wassenaar Beach Resort, Aklan.
KAPTAN 2023 featured various contests where five Arkids from UAPSA - CAPSU emerged victorious. The talented winners include Mr. Zion Marc Obera, Mr. John Biele Onata, champions of the Photography competition and Napkin Sketch competition respectively, Mr. Vince Ryle Andrada who won 1st place in theNapkin Sketch competition, Ms. Hannie Ferrer, 2nd place in the Pen and Ink Rendering competition, and Ms. Karen Aninacion, 2nd placer of the Quiz bowl competition.
Ms. Ferrer, in her statement, was doubtful at first but managed to brave the challenge, "I told myself at first that I would lose because of how skilled my opponents are at drawing. But at the award ceremony, I'm positive, and I have this urge inside of me that says "I'm going to get an award today". And there I was, second place. I'm grateful since I made it to the top three out of four participants. It is a privilege to represent the UAPSA CAPSU."
"I was initially taken aback since I didn't think I would win the competition; after all, there are many students who are better than me. However, I gave it a shot anyhow, so I gave it my best effort, and it turns out that hard work pays off." said Mr. Obera when asked about how he felt after winning.
The event was organized by UAPSA - Aklan State University (ASU) Chapter and it aimed to conduct an event for-a-cause/fund raising activity for the start-up of proposed UAPSA Office and foster stronger relationships and cohesiveness among officials and internalize corporate values through communication effectiveness and leadership honing via team-building activities.
"I would consider the KAPTAN event as one of the nicest events I have attended, but not because of the event itself but rather because of the individuals who organized it. I have made some friends who are really friendly to us and who also genuinely take responsibility for what we need. It's meaningful to me because of the times we would spend together with my friends and group members." in Mr. Obera's sentiments toward the event.
The KAPTAN 2023 was named after a Visayan god with the same name, and paid tribute to the deities of the Philippines that play significant roles in the Filipino culture.
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