THE SEAGULL Leading the Way, Marching for the Truth
The Seagull - The Official Student Publication of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-MOLO | Vol. XXIX No. 3
Mdpn. Gerapusco to represent Philippines in WCOPA
INSIDE PAG E S
By: Mdpwn. Erica F. Opinion
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dpn. Dave G. Gerapusco a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management student, will be representing the Philippines on an international stage as he passed the audition and became eligible to represent the country in the 26th Annual World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA), which will be held in Anaheim, California USA, July 2023. After passing the audition last November 3, 2022, at SM City Iloilo, Mdpn. Gerapusco, together with 23 qualifiers coming from Western Visayas, will be representing the country along with 70 other countries worldwide. According to Mdpn. Gerapusco, the competition is a great venue to hone more of his talent, and bringing pride and honor to the country by qualifying for the said competitions is already a great achievement for him. “Sing what I want to sing, be how I want to be, and reach as many people as I can,” Mdpn. Gerapusco replied when asked about his dreams for his singing career. Furthermore, the World Championship of PerforWming Arts is the only official international competition program for seasoned and up-and-coming performers and entertainers, held annually and judged by “Holywood” industry professionals.
Pg. 3 NEWS CESS spearheads Lacsonians in Int’l Coastal Clean-Up Drive
Pg. 4 SMALL VOICE Write us your concerns!
Pg. 7 ADVOCACY Poor People need a friend to give poverty an end.