CASS Students stand out as TSUHHDG Bags 2nd Place at CAASUC III

Report by Ken Tipay | Photo credits to TSU HHDG

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) students radiates as the Tarlac State University HipHop Dance Group (TSUHHDG) grasps second place for the streetdance-hiphop category, staged last November 23, 2025.

Aligned with the celebration of Culture and Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges (CAASUC III), held at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), the CAASUC TSUHHDG team groove their way to showcase the talent of TSU'ians at the Bren Z. Guiao Multi-purpose

center.

In an interview with Roy Marty I. Nakpil, a second-year Communication Arts student from CASS, he expressed the highlight of their performance.

"This is my second time sa CAASUC and sobrang saya lang na makapag perform ulit sa caasuc stage...this time with my seniors pa, super saya lang and ang gaan sa feeling ng naging performance namin," he said.

Moreover, Nakpil also mentioned his notion honoring CASS and being a delegate of TSU.

"I’m really proud to be representing not just CASS but also TSU. Before the performance, I was a little nervous since it was a competition...but during the performance, I just enjoyed our dance piece," Nakpil shared.

Furthermore, he emphasizes, as a member of TSUHHDG, the community will see more of this level of performance again.

Whenever they perform or choreograph a dance, they do it with heart and passion, one thing about TSUHHDG is that they don't settle for plain performances, particularly when it comes to competitions.

He also left a message to the people behind the TSUHHDG's success.

"Thank you po sa lahat ng sumuporta—sa TSU community, CASS, at syempre sa TSU HHDG family. Sobrang grateful ako na nabigyan ako ng chance to perform with my seniors and represent our university. Sana patuloy niyo kaming suportahan, and we promise to keep giving our best in every performance. TO GOD BE THE GLORY," as he concluded his statement.

Guided by their team captain, Giraud Montrichard Marcelo of CASS–Indayog, the CASS students: Joseph Rory Inlao; Rafael A. Torre; Roy Marty I. Nakpil; Koi Santos; and Rodolfo M. Santos III, brought honor to TSU as they shine in the regional-level competition.