We are very happy to inform you that for two years now, Xavier University through XCCA has received grants from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to hold activities, productions and programs for the Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF). Our celebration is called PANAGHUGPONG 2- Xavier Arts Festival, and this years focus is on the promotion of the works of the National Artists like Edith Tiempo (Literature), Ramon Obusan (Dance), Lino Brocka (Cinema/Film), Eddie Romero (Cinema/Film), Lucresia Kasilag (Music), Jose Maceda (Music), and Victorio Edades (Visual Arts). Panaghugpong 2 will open with P’gagawan-P’nintuk: Revisiting Ramon Obusan Dances on February 10, 2010, 5pm at the XU Gym. Also, the Cultural Center of the Philippines supports our celebration through their DANGAL NG LAHI- Pagpupugay the National Artists Exhibit. Panaghugpong is also part of the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the return of the Jesuit Mission to the Philippines.

In line with this, we would like to invite you, your faculty, staff, and students to watch the following productions that are deemed useful as enrichment and learning activities: 

Production/ Event	Date and Time	Venue	Entrance Requirement
P’gagawan-Pinintuk: Revisiting Ramon Obusan Dances featuring XU Cultural Dance Troupe and The Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG)	February 10, 2010   5:00 pm	XU Gym	Admission is free.
KONTEMPORARYO- Philippine Art Awards Mindanao Winners’ Art Exhibit	February 11, 2010 Exhibit Opening 3:00 pm	3rd Floor, Museo de Oro	Open to Public
Dulaang Atenista’s Babuyan Island Starring Giovanni Tampos, Cherryl Virtudazo, Jan Micheal Cesar	Premieres February 12, 2010 7:30 pm Regular Runs: Feb 13- 26, 2010 Matinee- 3:00 pm Gala- 7:30 pm	XU Little Theatre	Premiere Night with Cocktails- P 100.00   Regular runs: Matinee: 30.00 Gala: 50.00
DANGAL NG LAHI Pagpupugay- The National Artists Exhibit	February 16, 2010 Exhibit Opening 3:00 pm	5th Floor, XU Library	Open to Public
CINEDUKASYON- Film Appreciation Program using Brocka and Romero’s Films: Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang and Ganito Kami Noon, Paano na Kayo Ngayon	February 17-18, 2010 6:30 pm	XU Little Theatre	Admission is free.
Pintura’t Galaw- Performance Tribute to Victorio Edades Featuring Felimon Blanco, Nick Aca, Ross Zerrudo, Sai Collado, Ken Velasques, Leilani Fernadez and Bart Savior	February 23, 2010 7:30 pm	XU AVR 1	Admission is free. Limited Seats Only
MAKILING CONCERT	February 19, 2010	XU Gym	For XU employees (Free) For Students- 5 plastic Bottles
KASILAG and MACEDA Tribute Featuring the world renown music of both National Artists	February 24, 2010 7:00 pm	Immaculate Conception Chapel	Admission is Free
POPCORN, KOTON KENDI, TULA na May Halong SAYAW at MUSIKA	February 27, 2010 6:00 pm	LUCAS HALL	Admission is Free

With your support, we will be able to ensure effective culture and art awareness and promotion as we indirectly form and enrich the academic experience of each Xavier constituent and clientele. For ticket reservations, please call Mr Jhun Rey Labita at local 2059 or text him through 09156612362.