USTP Panaon presents “Ani sa Damgo” at PelikulAgraryo 2026 Regional Awarding Ceremony
By James Francis Mendoza, BSIT Student, USTP Panaon
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The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Panaon, Misamis Occidental (USTP Panaon) represented the province at the PelikulAgraryo 2026 Regional Awarding Ceremony on September 24, 2026, at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. The Campus presented its first entry in this year’s competition, Ani sa Damgo (Harvest of Dreams), a student-produced film highlighting the experiences of an agrarian reform beneficiary.
Directed by James Francis Mendoza, the film follows the story of Alberto “Boy” Jumawan, a former tricycle driver from Calamba, Misamis Occidental, whose family gains new livelihood opportunities through land ownership and agrarian reform. The production highlights the role of land ownership in improving household livelihoods and supporting rural development.
Produced by Handuraw Films, the project brought together student filmmakers from the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) and Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) programs.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
- James Francis Mendoza
- Mherafe P. Cabug
- Denniell Jan E. Salomson
- Danica L. Servas
Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd)
- Shaun Andrie S. Esolana
- Jay-jay L. Ybañez
- Eden Rose B. Sabuero
- Cherylen B. Praquiles
Faculty Advisers
- Warnner D. Amin
- Joshua Romeo U. Prete
Representing USTP Panaon during the regional awarding ceremony were Mendoza and the two faculty advisers. Their participation provided an opportunity to present a locally produced film alongside entries from other participating institutions.
“Being part of Ani sa Damgo was a meaningful experience because the story reflects the struggles and dreams of many Filipino families. Portraying a character in this film helped me appreciate the importance of land ownership and the opportunities it can provide for a family’s future,” said Salomson, one of the film’s actors.
Amin also highlighted the importance of student filmmaking in documenting community experiences.
“Through Ani sa Damgo, we wanted to tell a story that reflects the struggles, perseverance, and aspirations of agrarian reform beneficiaries. Being able to bring this story to the regional stage is meaningful for the team, as it allows them to share the realities of their own communities through film,” he said.
USTP Panaon provided students with an opportunity to apply their technical and creative skills in filmmaking while raising awareness of agrarian reform and its role in supporting rural livelihoods.
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