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Past PACN experience:
Vinta
Favorite Dance/Suite:
I loooooove the gracefulness of Sultana. / Muslim.
What PACN Means To Me:
Spending time with my favorite people and working together to put on a spectacular show!
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
TP = My family away from home. Don't know what I would do without them!

ADRIENNE YAM
SULTANA, POLKABOL

Past PACN experience:
My Sassy Girl (2007): "Party Girl", Habanera de Jovencita, TPV, Modern, Ballroom / MBFFW (2008): "Laney", Paypay de Maynila Coordinator, TPV, Bagobo Rice Cycle, Tinikling, Modern
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Tahing--I wish I could be Mike diving into a pool of sessy sea monsters, haha or any other dance in the Muslim Suite for that matter. It's a whole bunch of sessy chasing and fighting / This is always so hard to answer--Muslim cuz it has sessy written all over it, Maria Clara cuz of the flirty flirtseness of it and Mountain cuz of duh, naked boys in bahags--so it really is hard to just pick just one.
What PACN Means To Me:
Spending time with the TP family, countless hours at heritage hall, and being able to showcase the many talents of Fil-Am's to the community.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They welcomed me into USC my freshman year and I've been hooked ever since, definitely the main reason I didn't pack up and go back to Jersey after my first semester.

ALEX WOOG
"KC", TPV DIRECTOR, SINGKIL, JOTA CAVITENA, SULTANA, KALINGA, BUMAYAH, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
Mountain, Modern, TPV
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Mountain because its hardcore manly and has cool drum beats.
What PACN Means To Me:
Excuse to hang out with friends everyday doing something soooooo fun. And of course, learning more about our culture!
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Everyone is Krazy! you never meet a collective buncha of people so weird! A good weird.

AMIR URSANI
"LINDSEY", BUMAYAH COORDINATOR, JOTA CAVITENA, TAHING, RAIN DANCE, MODERN, TPV

Past PACN experience:
Maria Clara
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Kalapati, because it's got some hyperactive wing flappin, neck juttin, dovey leaps. But the rain dance is pretty epic also. We even made it rain one time. Cause we're magic. / Really, let's be honest. They're all too cool for school.
What PACN Means To Me:
Pilipinos Acting Crazy Non-stop. And never having enough time for anything else...
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Because they're my USC Pamilya. And cause they're just so dang loud.

ANDREA SANTOS
"EMMA", RAIN DANCE, KALAPATI, TPV

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW '08 - Mountain Potheads, Bang-Bangko, and Tita Gurrly (featuring my hair). Long lib deh pob aksent!
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Ploklabal. We catz dem all. / I don't have a suite tooth
What PACN Means To Me:
Pakin' means maximum TroyPhi dosages, amazing poodz, actually looking forward to the late nights, not feeling like shaving... And shirtless Mountain boys. Lola is not mad at that.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
How ever-welcoming and always-happy-to-see-you we are! People seriously think we all get together and abuse illegal substances before gen meetings! TROY PHI = NATURAL HIGH. (I SEE YOU FAMILY 4!!!!!!!)

BERNADETTE ANAT
"LOLA", TINIKLING, POLKABOL, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW (2008): "Jay (Present)", Idaw, Vinta
Favorite Dance/Suite:
I wasn't even in it, but Jota Cavitena is probably my all-time fave. As far as dances that I've actually been in, then Singkil. Fanwomen? Yes. Tappin'? Yes. A psycho demon bird that wants to kill everyone? Ohhhhh, yes. / Muslim! It's so pri-tay.
What PACN Means To Me:
LIFE. Spending more hours at Heritage than at my apartment. Not doing homework. Learning about dances and how to do them. Getting married twice in the span of year. Carrying Tinikling sticks down stairs. Heaven Week. Challenges. Friends. Love. One of the best things about being a member of Troy Philippines.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
We get our shat done, and we do it well. And we have some fun along the way, too.

BRUCE CABANAYAN
PACN COORDINATOR, "GENY", SINGKIL, PAKUNTAO, TAHING, RAIN DANCE, "MOUNTAIN CHIEF"

Past PACN experience:
None! My first PACN!
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Mountain and modern =)
What PACN Means To Me:
Laughter and friendship...I would rather dance than do my MasteringPhysics homework.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
As a Spring Admit Freshman, I am thankful that Troy Phi warmly welcomed me to the pamilya.

CATHERINA TICSAY
KALINGA, BUMAYA, RAIN DANCE, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
Our House (2006): Idaw, Singkil, Vinta / My Sassy Girl (2007):Singkil, Bumaya, Ballroom / MBFFW (2008): Bagobo, Singkil
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil and Bumayah. / Muslim and Mountain.
What PACN Means To Me:
It means learning Pilipino culture and experiencing something new with my TP family.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
The family and support! Being around people you care about and that care about you is the best thing about my college experience. TP Keeps it G!

CHRIS POBLETE
PROPS GOD, SINGKIL, PAKUNTAO, BUMAYAH, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW (2008): Singkil, Vinta, TPV
Favorite Dance/Suite:
I am loooooovin’ Bumayah. / Mountain!!!
What PACN Means To Me:
It’s about family, friendships and sleep deprivation.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Pyu pyu pyu! And whipped cream in my eyes.

CHRISTOPHER JISON
MUSLIM SULTAN, BUMAYAH, RAIN DANCE, TPV

Past PACN experience:
My Sassy Girl (2007) and My Big Fat Filipino Wedding (2008)
Favorite Dance/Suite:
This year? Bumaya because of the gender-role-switch practice, and I learned to appreciate the boys in the dance. And Kalapati because my girls are AMAZING (fastest learners, say what?). / Rural, forever in my puso.
What PACN Means To Me:
(Re)Creating a second home at Heritage with the TP fam, impressing Tito Pete and Taj Gibson with our dance moves, gaining new friends, building even stronger bonds with the friends I already have, and Tita Chona.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They are always there for me. Always good times to be had and/or remembered.

CLAIRE AVILA
"DOLLY", KALAPATI COORDINATOR, SINGKIL, TINIKLING, BUMAYAH, RAIN DANCE

Past PACN experience:
My Sassy Girl and MBFFW.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil. And Muslim.
What PACN Means To Me:
Helping out Vince.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Family 4.

EMMANUEL PARAISO
STAGE CREW MANAGER

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW (2008): Bagobo Rice Cycle Coordinator (EPIC!!! :) ), Vinta, Modern
Favorite Dance/Suite:
OOOHHHH...IDK!!!! ..Jotes is soo pretty...Mountain = fierce-ness/demure-ness (WHOOOTT, RAIN DANCE GIRLS REPRESENT!!! :) + (Kalinga) boobie shaking + naked men <--can't argue with any of that...Muslim = AAAHH-MAZINGG beyond verbal perception...GOTTA LOVE THEM ALL!!! <3 / Probably a tie between Muslim and Mountain...such a joy to have been a part of BOTH!!! ^_^
What PACN Means To Me:
Pamilya, awesome Filipino food, hours at Heritage, & most importantly, taking our own personal steps towards nurturing and celebrating the Filipino values and culture our parents instilled in us.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
We FLYY...and where else can you find so many people who wuuuv eaachhudderr (and our heritage!) the fresh way we do?!?

ERIKA JOY ORDONEZ
RAIN DANCE COORDINATOR, MODERN COORDINATOR, SINGKIL, JOTA CAVITENA, KALINGA

Past PACN experience:
PACN 2008 "MBFFW" -- Paypay de Manila, Vinta, Modern.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Anything Muslim ...cuz we fierce. Like Sasha. I absolutely <3 the modern dances I'm in.
What PACN Means To Me:
The return of my infamous Spring cough that won't quit. No sleep. All-nighters. Freezing at Heritage. Aching body parts due to practice ...in the cold. Memories, priceless quality time, and good TP lovin' all day/all night..
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
That TP loves my pamilya-pamilya. That I can spend hours on end with the same faces and not get sick of 'em. That TP was my pirst pamilya here at USC, from my days as the hyperactive Spring admit-who-got-way-too-involved-in-the-Fall up to being an established (/enrolled ;] hah) student now... I heart TroyPhi with all my heart and can't imagine Trojan life without yall<3

ERYNE LAGMAN
"MICHELLE", SINGKIL COORDINATOR, SULTANA COORDINATOR, JOTA CAVITENA, BUMAYAH, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
None :'(
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Sultana because I get to dance with sexy nails on my fingers. / Muslim.
What PACN Means To Me:
Getting an opportunity to work with others interested in the Filipino culture, making new friends/hanging out with old friends, having fun, sharing my Filipino culture to the community, and learning more about my culture.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They're all friendly and welcoming, and they always have fun events! :)

HELDINE AGUILUZ
SULTANA, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
2008: Modern, Sayaw Sa Bangko, Maria Clara
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Modern......damnit, im fly. Mountain was fun too. / Modern was this year's winner.
What PACN Means To Me:
Celebrate my culture. Dance, dance, and more dance.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
TRINITY!!!!!

IZACHAR SAPIGAO
SINGKIL, BUMAYAH, MAGLALATIK, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
N/A, I'm a PACN freshman babyy.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Polkabol. I liked twirling and making the "flirrrrty eyes" haha thanks Julia ;) / MUSLIM. I loved the dramamama.
What PACN Means To Me:
Badass show and amazing dances with my favorite people <3
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Always means a good time AND food with the people I love and trust the most at USC. OH and my Kuya and Ates =)

JANEINE TIU
POLKABOL, BUMAYAH, RAIN DANCE, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
My Sassy Girl (2007): Uya-Uy, Modern, Ballroom, TPV, Extra #12 / MBFFW (2008): Itik-Itik, Modern, TPV
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil, Sultana / All are so @#($&ing good this year...love 'em all, can't look away.
What PACN Means To Me:
Old friends, new friends, a warm place in my wee heart.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They're there.

JOANNA "JZ" ZETA
"LINDSAY", KALAPATI, TPV

Past PACN experience:
PACN 2007 - Tinikling, Habanera de Jovencita, Lola Pacing, Modern / PACN 2008 - PACN Coordinator, Modern Coordinator, Itik-Itik Coordinator, Tinikling Coordinator, Putritos Lead, Modern, Sayaw sa Bangko, Isay
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Too many to choose from :( ummmm I would have to say Tinikling is my all time favorite. It's just so happy and challenging. / HANDS DOWN Mountain. no matter how awesome the Muslim suite is this year, topless guys just trumps everything.
What PACN Means To Me:
I can't even explain. It's such an amazing thing for me that I actually wanted to be PACN Coordinator my Sophomore year and I loved every moment of being the coordinator. It was stressful but it was the good kind of stress. PACN is the bomb! Bruce and Vince you are awesome!!!
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
I love the bond that we have and how we show USC that Filipinos are the sh*t.

JULIA REYES
"CIA", POLKABOL COORDINATOR, MODERN COORDINATOR, SULTANA LEAD, TINIKLING, JOTA CAVITENA

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW (2008): "Bico", Singkil, Bagobo Rice Cycle, Aray, Modern
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil, this year I help continue the innuendo that Nim started last year. / Muslim
What PACN Means To Me:
That time of the year when I get in touch with my roots.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Just about EVERYTHING.

JULIAN BATACLAN
"BEN", KALINGA GROOM, SINGKIL, PAKUNTA, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
Newbie!
Favorite Dance/Suite:
I would say... Pakuntao (Totally pounded into my head...in a good way). / Muslim, it's the coolest one in the whole show...
What PACN Means To Me:
Culture = Identity, but most of all creating and strengthening frienships.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
How everyone's DIFFERENT personalities go together and make this PAMILYA the best one.

JUSTIN URBANO
SINGKIL, PAKUNTAO, TAHING, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
Following my Brother at Sining Ginto practices.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Yakan. / Yakan Suite. ;]
What PACN Means To Me:
Helping out my siblings since I really don't care about Filipino cultural dancing that much.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
UNIVERSITY OF MORONGO!

KENNY MEJIA
SINGKIL, PAKUNTAO, TAHING, TINIKLING, MAGLALATIK

Past PACN experience:
My Sassy Girl (2007): "The Girl," Binaylan, TPV // MBFFW (2008): Itik-Itik, Singkil, TPV
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil since freshman year of high school! / Muslim.
What PACN Means To Me:
An introspective look into what my Filipino-American identity is. And late-night fractices, good eats, and friends of course.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
It's small and intimate enough (haaay) to where you know somethin about everybody by the end of the year.

KRISTINE CO
"SARI MANOK", SINGKIL, JOTA CAVITENA, TINIKLING, TAHING, TPV

Past PACN experience:
Nada.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Kalapati... because it has 6 of the coolest girls in it ever! / Mountain ;) it looks sooo good!!
What PACN Means To Me:
I get to learn about the dances and the stories behind the dances. And of course, I get to know a lot of people.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They make me feel at home. :)

KRISTINE COTANGCO
RAIN DANCE, KALAPATI

Past PACN experience:
3 years at Sunny Hills HS
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Kalapati!! / Muslim <33333 Yay Tita Chons!
What PACN Means To Me:
The most wonderful collection of dances, skit, music, and people all under one roof!
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
What is there not to love?

LAUREN MACARAEG
SULTANA, KALAPATI

Past PACN experience:
None, I am new!!
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Polkabol, practicing with the girls is so much fun! / Mountain, I love watching the guys...
What PACN Means To Me:
A reminder of who I am as a Filipina.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Made me feel at home here at USC when I transferred!

LESLIE ANN PICAZO
POLKABOL, RAIN DANCE, TPV

Past PACN experience:
Mountain, Modern
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Mountain. / Muslim.
What PACN Means To Me:
Understanding Pilipino culture and heritage through performing arts.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
I love being around friends who genuinely care about their heritage and culture, who are inspiring and hardworking, and who appreciate and understand my awkwardness/weirdness :]

MARIA QUIMSON
KALINGA, RAIN DANCE, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW (2008): Paypay de Manila, Itik Itik, Banga, Modern, Skit
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Polkabol!! The name already sounds amazing...Polk-A-BALLLL! Haha. It's fast and challenging, requiring the dancers to be quick and nimble. I LOOOOFF it because it's only exercise I really get besides modern... >.< / MOUNTAIN SUITE! One word: BAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAG! 'Nuff said
What PACN Means To Me:
Pamilya, Accents, Cultura, Noypi...a means of self-discovery....being born again.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They're so PRESH! <3

MARIAN PADILLA
MODERN COORDINATOR, POLKABOL

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW (2008): Vinta, Aray
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil cause its so pretty looking and has a tiiiite beat.. (boom boom boom clap clap). / Muslim cause I'm some fierce royalty biznatch!
What PACN Means To Me:
Dancing around and spending lots of time with my fave peoples :)
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They're fun, loud, and love to partaaayyy!

MARIEL CAMILING
SINGKIL, SULTANA, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
2008: Vinta and Bagobo Rice Cycle
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Sultana was so graceful. Plus, I wish I could shake my booty like Julia. / MUSLIM, I bow down to you and all your glory.
What PACN Means To Me:
Late nights at Heritage with fun-lovin' TPers, and not having to grocery shop for a week because I get fat off awesome filipino food!
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
That sweet family lovin', there's nothing like it anywhere else

MARJORIE VILLAPANDO
RAIN DANCE

Past PACN experience:
My Sassy Girl: Skit (Shop Girl), Modern, Ballroom, Mountain / My Big Fat Filipino Wedding: Skit, Modern, Mountain coordinator, Salidsid solo, Aray, Tinikling
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Mountain will forever be in my heart. / Muslim looks pretty bomb.com.edu.net.org.
What PACN Means To Me:
For the love of Filipino American culture.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Family away from home.

MELANIE CASABAR
SINGKIL, SULTANA, POLKABOL

Past PACN experience:
MBFFW
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil (and Asik) or Vinta-- basically Muslim Suite.
What PACN Means To Me:
Stress... And family.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
I love the people I meet. The hilarious, cool, touching and awesome people I meet.

MELISSA SIPIN
SKIT DIRECTOR, TECH DIRECTOR

Past PACN experience:
My Sassy Girl (2007): "Richard", Tinikling, Modern, Ballroom / MBFFW (2008): "Jun", Kalatong Coordinator, Putritos, Singkil, Tinikling, Modern
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Tinikling is the nostalgic answer. But the Bumayah crew styles on everyone. / The Muslim Suite plays out like an epic feature film this year.
What PACN Means To Me:
Pilipinos Are Crasy Naman.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
No where else will I feel like I have 50+ cousins going to school with me.

MICHAEL CORPUZ
"JOHNMARK", "SULAYMAN", MAGLALATIK COORDINATOR, TAHING, JOTA CAVITENA, TINIKLING, BUMAYAH, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
Mountain
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Transforming from a rock to a fish???... / Muslim.
What PACN Means To Me:
Dirty dancing with Troy Phi 10 hours a week!
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Family 4 is actually FAMILY #1 because we eat the yummiest NOMNOMS! and crack the funniest jokes.

MICHAEL GARRIDO
PAKUNTAO, TAHING, BUMAYAH, MAGLALATIK, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
My Big Fat Filipino Wedding (2008): Paypay de Manila
Favorite Dance/Suite:
This year, it's a toss-up between Sultana and the couples piece in Modern. Love them for different reasons, but I guess the "sensual seduction" in each dance is appealing ;). / The Muslim Suite's been my favorite ever since I saw it in all its glory during MBFFW. I'm so excited to be part of it this year, and I know it's gonna be FIERCE, now and forever!!
What PACN Means To Me:
Long nights of dancing / singing / laughing / procrastinating at Heritage, cultural discovery and appreciation, the anticipation and excitement of opening night, mountains of delicious food during Heaven Week, and never-ending good times and unforgettable memories with my favorite people <3
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Troy Phi made USC home for me. This club and all the amazing people in it (i.e. YOU) are irreplaceable--I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! <3

NICOLE DAILO
SULTANA, RAIN DANCE, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
Our House (2006): Kayabang, Mangalay, Make-up / My Sassy Girl (2007): "The Teacher", Uya Uy, TPV, Modern / MBFFW (2008): "Nina", Bagobo Rice Cycle, Singkil
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Kayabang & Singkil / Mountain for life! And Muslim.
What PACN Means To Me:
Late nights at Heritage, but ultimately the reason why I’m in Troy Phi.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Without it, I would’ve never come back, or run for E-Board...

NICOLE HUGHES
SINGKIL, RAIN DANCE

Past PACN experience:
OH (2006): Singkil, Tumahik, Vinta, Modern, Ballroom / MSG (2007): "Bradley", Burung Talo Coordinator, Singkil, Tinikling, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Binaylan, Modern, Ballroom / MBFFW (2008): "Ernesto", "Bradley", Sayaw sa Bangko Coordinator, Singkil Coordinator, Tinikling, Kalatong, Modern
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Singkil. Always has been. 4 years of Singkil will do that to you. / Muslim stole the show this year.
What PACN Means To Me:
"Know history, know self. No history, no self."
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Family 4.

NIMUEL A ORNILLO
"JHUN", "INDARAPATRA", SINGKIL COORDINATOR, PAKUNTAO COORDINATOR, JOTA CAVITENA, TINIKLING, MAGLALATIK

Past PACN experience:
First-timer.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Maglalatik-tik-tik-tik… / Muslim looks awesome. I’m proud to be a part of history, even as a Singkil clicker.
What PACN Means To Me:
Learning more about my Filipino half, click-click-click-clack-clacking, tapping coconuts, attempting to dance for Modern, and spending time with great friends.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They give me a reason to look forward to Thursdays :)

ROBERT SIEGEL
SINGKIL, MAGLALATIK, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
Mountain, Modern, and Bagobo in MBFFW.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Bumayah just because the guys are sooo sexayyy in it. / Mountain of course with all the bahags and nakedness.
What PACN Means To Me:
Constantly shakin' our booties and watching the guys dance all sexy in Modern, switching roles with the guys in Bumayah, and spending some quality time almost every day at Heritage with all the Troy Phiers who I absolutely love.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
They love me as I am with all my blonde moments and random, loud, man burps.

SASHA ORFANO
"MERCY", SINGKIL, KALINGA, BUMAYAH, RAIN DANCE, MODERN

Past PACN experience:
16+ year member of Sining Ginto Dance Troupe; taught and performed PCNs since high school at SJSU, LMU, CSUN, UCR.
Favorite Dance/Suite:
Mountain. Duh. But the Muslim Suite and Jotes Magotes were my babies this year.
What PACN Means To Me:
Showcasing the beauty of our culture. USC OCD/perfectionist style.
What the kwan do I <3 abt TP:
Family 4.

VINCENT MEJIA
THE BOSS



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