USTP Oroquieta students witness revolutionary story in Bonifacio musical
By Mark Joseph Laranjo, General Education Unit Instructor, USTP Oroquieta
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The Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) students from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental (USTP Oroquieta) actively attended and watched the Manila production of Bonifacio, Ang Supremo: Isang Musikal at Bayfront Arena, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, on March 16, 2026. The three-hour modern sarsuwela brought the spirit of the Philippine Revolution to life, transforming the arena into a vivid revolutionary landscape. A total of 105 students from the Industrial Arts, Home Economics, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) specializations, who were enrolled in Readings in Philippine History, immersed themselves in the life and struggles of Katipunan leader Andrés Bonifacio.
For the first-year BTLEd students, the performance transformed classroom lessons into a meaningful and engaging encounter with the past. “The music and storytelling helped us understand the courage and ideals behind the revolution,” the students shared, noting that the performance showed how history is shaped by real people and genuine struggles. Through powerful music, choreography, and dramatic storytelling, the musical portrayed the courage, sacrifices, and ideals that fueled the Philippine Revolution.
By engaging students in cultural and historical performances beyond the classroom, the initiative underscored the commitment of the campus to enriching education through meaningful and experiential learning opportunities and deepened their understanding of the nation’s heritage while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and civic awareness.
More than an artistic presentation, the musical served as a valuable learning experience that encouraged future educators to appreciate innovative approaches to teaching history while strengthening their sense of identity, responsibility, and commitment to community and nation-building inspired by the legacy of Andrés Bonifacio.
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