The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) has illuminated its Iloilo City campus for the Christmas season as part of the Paskua 2023 festivities of the University.
UPV students — mostly composed of those from the College of Management (CM) and the UP High School in Iloilo (UPHSI), UPV personnel, and guests were able to witness the opening of lights at the said campus during the Christmas Lights Illumination Ceremony held on Dec. 7.
The University Oblation Avenue and the facade of the Main Building are now surrounded with colorful Christmas lights and displays.
Vice Chancellor for Administration John Lorenz Belanio, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Philip Ian Padilla, and Prof. Agustin Huyong, Paskua 2023 co-chair, led the opening of lights.
The audience was treated to a series of performances from various student groups to make the ceremony even more festive.
UPV Rhapsody and the Iloilo Harana Performing Group of CM and UPHSI, respectively, sang various Christmas songs to the delight of the audience. CM dance group UPV Khoryu, on the other hand, added flair to the event with their performance.
With the illumination of the Iloilo City campus, UPV’s two campuses now serve as attractions this Christmas season. On Dec. 5, the Miagao campus held its illumination ceremony which saw an influx of guests who witnessed the opening of lights.
The focus now shifts to other major Paskua events, such as the Lantern Parade, Christmas Program, and the Symposium and Fellowship Activity for the Non-teaching Personnel. Other Paskua events are posted on UPV’s Facebook page.
