RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MULTIMEDIA ARTS STUDENTS AND HABI PRODUCTION TEAM OF CLARENDON COLLEGE, INC. FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FILM “SAHENG” AT THE PELIKULAGRARYO 2026 DAR MIMAROPA REGIONAL AWARDS, THEREBY BRINGING HONOR AND DISTINCTION TO THE YOUTH AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROXAS, ORIENTAL MINDORO

WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides the General Welfare Clause, which includes the preservation and enrichment of culture and the exercise of powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental to the efficient and effective governance and promotion of the general welfare;

WHEREAS, Section 447 of Republic Act No. 7160, provides that the Sangguniang Bayan, as the legislative body of the municipality, shall enact ordinances and approve resolutions for the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants and may pass resolutions necessary for efficient and effective municipal government;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Bayan recognizes the important role of the youth in preserving and promoting Filipino stories, culture, values, and experiences through creative and innovative forms of expression;

WHEREAS, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), through its PelikulAgraryo 2026, provides a platform for tertiary-level students to showcase their filmmaking talents while presenting stories of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries, agrarian communities, and the positive impact of agrarian reform;

WHEREAS, Clarendon College, Inc., through its Multimedia Arts Students, participated in the said regional competition through its film entitled “SAHENG”;

WHEREAS, the film “SAHENG” received the distinction of BEST FILM in the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARB) CATEGORY in the PelikulAgraryo 2026 DAR MIMAROPA Regional Awards;

WHEREAS, aside from being declared Best Film, “SAHENG” likewise received several individual and technical recognitions, namely:

1. Best Sound – SAHENG
2. Best Music – SAHENG
3. Best Screenplay – SAHENG
4. Best Editing – SAHENG
5. Best Actress – SAHENG
6. Best Director – SAHENG
7. Best Production Design – SAHENG;

WHEREAS, these numerous awards demonstrate the exceptional creativity, dedication, teamwork, technical skills, and artistic excellence of the young filmmakers who conceptualized, wrote, directed, produced, edited, and brought the film “SAHENG” to life;

WHEREAS, the achievement of the Clarendon College Multimedia Arts students namely: Rovelyn D. Galindez, Jason M. Gacilo, Keith Ejnar M. Morante, John Carlo M. Gadon, John Michael R. Ganibo, A-Jay S. Pascual, Florence V. De Silva, is a source of pride not only for their institution but also for the educational community and the youth of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro;

WHEREAS, the said accomplishment demonstrates that the youth of the Municipality possess the talent and capability to compete and excel in regional platforms while using the arts and modern media to communicate meaningful stories concerning Filipino farmers and agrarian communities;

NOW THEREFORE on motion of Councilor Marietta R. Pajila, PhD and on mass sponsorship –

BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to extend its highest commendation and warmest congratulations to the aforementioned students of Clarendon College, Inc. for their outstanding achievements in the PelikulAgraryo 2026 Regional Awards.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to Clarendon College, Inc., the concerned student filmmakers and Habi Production in formal recognition of their exemplary achievements.

Adopted: 05 October 2026