Over 600 delegates around PH participate in Bulacan Open Dancesport Championships 2025

CITY OF MALOLOS — Over 600 dancesport athletes from across the Philippines showcased their dancing prowess at Bulacan Open Dancesport Championships 2025, a national competition hosted by the province on September 14 at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium here.

This year’s participants came from Davao, Lucena City, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac City, Quezon City, Makati City, Quezon Province, Isabela, Cainta, Calapan City Mindoro, Laguna, Las Pinas, and Bulacan.

Organized by Bulacan Dance Instructors Club (BDIC) Inc., the delegates proved their mastery in 142 events from the Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Tertiary Level, Adult, and Senior categories.

BDIC Inc. President Jon Jon Laurio expressed his gratitude to the Provincial Government of Bulacan for being an instrument to realize their goal and welcomed all the athletes to the province.

“Nagpapasalamat po ang aming samahan sa ating pamahalaang panlalawigan para sa pagsasakatuparan ng event natin ito. Gayundin, sa lahat po ng mga lumahok ngayong araw mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa, ayaw ko pong palampasin ang pagkakataon na ito. Salamat sa inyong lahat at welcome kayo sa Bulacan,” Laurio said.

May Arlene Torres, the OIC department head of the Provincial History, Arts, Culture and Tourism Office, highlighted that dancesports can be considered as a form of arts and heritage, emphasizing the young athletes’ vital roles in promoting and preserving it.

“Ang dancesports po bilang isang sining ay maituturing din nating isang pamanang sining na dapat po ay ipagpatuloy. Kaya naman po kami ay lubos na natutuwang makita ang ating mga atletang kalahok sa araw na ito mula sa mga maliliit na bata. Sila po ang magpapatuloy ng susunod na henerasyon ng pamanang sining na ito,” she said.

On the other hand, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go expressed his support for the event through a video message, commending Bulacan as a premier destination for promoting culture and tourism.

“Events like this not only highlight world class talents but also the position of Bulacan as a premier destination for cultural celebration and sports tourism. Let us continue to promote unity, discipline, and creativity through sports and culture,” the senator said.

The dinner concluded with the awarding ceremony where each delegation was able to bring home medals. Moreover, the event was followed by a dinner gala graced by Bulakenyas to showcase the province’s Filipiniana gowns. ###