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𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐/𝟓 :𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐠𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐆𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

The second day of Hiliugyon 2026 burst into life with color, energy, and school spirit as students, faculty members, staff, and guests gathered for two of the most anticipated events of University Weekthe Color Fun Run and the opening of the Women’s Volleyball Tournament. From the early morning rush of runners to the intense competition on the court.

Before sunrise, participants filled the university grounds for the Color Fun Run, transforming an ordinary morning into a vibrant display of enthusiasm . Wearing mostly white shirts that soon became splashed with bright colors, runners, joggers, and walkers made their way through the designated . More than a recreational activity, the event promoted wellness and active living while bringing together people from different colleges, offices, and sectors of the university. As laughter echoed across the route and participants crossed the finish line covered in color, the activity became a reminder that University Week is as much about connection as it is about celebration.

The excitement carried on at McLain's Covered Gym as the Women’s Volleyball Tournament officially opened at 8:00 a.m. Student-athletes from various colleges displayed determination, teamwork, and resilience in a series of highly competitive matches under the single-round robin format. Every rally drew loud cheers from supporters, creating an atmosphere charged with pride and excitement. Players gave their all on the court, representing their respective colleges with passion and discipline. However, with several scheduled matches still left to be played, the tournament remained unfinished at the end of the day. Based on the current standings, teams continue to battle for crucial wins as the competition moves into its next stage, setting the scene for another day of intense action.

the colors from the morning run may have settled, but the energy of the celebration remained alive across the campus. Through every step taken on the road and every point fought for on the court, the GSU community once again showed the spirit of togetherness that lies at the heart of Hiliugyon. With the women’s volleyball tournament set to continue tomorrow and more activities still ahead, anticipation continues to build.

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝓓𝓻. 𝓛𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓷 𝓓𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓪 𝓑. 𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓮ñ𝓸 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓼𝓮𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓶 𝓪𝓼 𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽!

𝓗𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓾𝓰𝔂𝓸𝓷: 𝓜𝓻. 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓜𝓼. 𝓖𝓢𝓤 𝓟𝓻𝓮-𝓹𝓪𝓰𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓽

𝓓𝓪𝔂 1 𝓹𝓽. 2

𝓗𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓾𝓰𝔂𝓸𝓷 2026: 𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽, 𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝓖𝓸𝓪𝓵, 𝓞𝓷𝓮 𝓖𝓢𝓤

Rain poured over the Salvador Campus, but it did little to slow down the excitement as GSU officially opened the most awaited Hiliugyon 2026. Students from all three campuses arrived with umbrellas, ready for the start of University Week.

The day began with an Opening Mass, bringing the GSU community together in prayer before the festivities kicked off. Soon after, proud students from different colleges marched proudly in the Parade, filling the grounds with color, energy, and loud cheers. The GSU Chorale led the prayer and sang the national anthem during the flag-raising ceremony, setting a meaningful tone for the celebration.

The opening program continued with welcoming messages from university leaders and guests. Dean Jasmin T. Gadian of the College of Teacher Education officially welcomed everyone and encouraged students to enjoy the week while strengthening the spirit of unity within the university. Congressman Rahman A. Nava, MD, delivered the keynote address, sharing words about hard work, leadership, and making the most of opportunities. The crowd's excitement grew even more when the candidates for Mr. and Ms. GSU were presented. One by one, they stepped onto the stage, drawing cheers from supporters who proudly waved banners and shouted their names.

Then came the moment many had been waiting for, the cheers and yells competition. Despite the rain, students stayed loud and energetic. The sound of chants echoed across the campus as each college gave its best performance. Some Bought drums, flags, banners and even motorcycles just to cheer. Wet shoes and soaked uniforms did not matter. What stood out most was the determination of every student to represent their college with pride.

The excitement carried into the afternoon as Mr. and Ms. GSU candidates returned for their production number. The audience watched as the candidates showcased their confidence during the casual wear segment and impressed everyone during the talent portion.

As Day 1 came to an end, rain may have fallen throughout the day, but the spirit of Hiliugyon remained stronger. The celebration has only just begun, and more things to look forward to during this week-long celebration.

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓽𝓸 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓭𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓬𝓸𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓰𝓮 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓷! 🎉🎂

𝓘𝓽'𝓼 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓦𝓮𝓮𝓴, 𝓖𝓢𝓤𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓸𝓷𝓼!

Please support our contestants, Jasmin Kate P. Bisnan and Mark Christian Daigo, in getting the crown!👑