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| HE-Aggie Fair and Exhibits 2026 commences with opening program and school-wide booths

HE-Aggie Fair and Exhibits 2026 with the theme “Pagbabalik Tanaw: Nurturing Life Skills Through Love and Nostalgia” has officially started on February 11, 2026 through an opening program held at the UPRHS Field. The program began with the UPRHS Glee Club singing the national anthem. After Asst. Prof. Mabel S. Buela’s opening remarks, a speech on the importance of life skills was given by Ms. Christine Marie Reyes, a featured guest and alumnus of Class 2000. The Filipiniana Dance Troupe then followed with a three-part presentation composed of traditional folk dances, before closing the program with another performance from the Glee Club.

Moreover, different grade levels and sections opened their booths for students to purchase items or participate in. Freshies sold merchandise, sophomores prepared street drinks, and juniors vended pica pica food within the UPRHS Gymnasium. Grade 10 students instead hosted games inside the multipurpose pavilion (MPP). On the other hand, for the senior high school booths, grade 11 students served mocktails while grade 12 booths centered more on desserts. The Home Economics (HE) and Filipino Agricultural Scientists of Tomorrow (FAST) clubs also offered several booths of their own, such as the handcuff booth, marriage booth, and jail booth.

The fair also included many activities throughout the day, including a seminar titled “KulayAni” on SHS 104-105 that focuses on the agricultural science behind colors. An Arts and Crafts workshop was also held for students and artists as one of the activities for the morning. In the afternoon, four teams from the junior high school showcased their cooking skills with dishes featuring quail eggs. All winners were recognized in the awarding ceremony last February 13, 2026.

Photos by Lee Kenji Abanto, Rhianne De La Torre, Ayessa Lian Deyto, Maria Celine Tallud, Gilfred Pacifico Vergara, Kate Villarica

| Day 2 Schedule of the HE-Aggie Fair & Exhibits 2026

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| Day 1 Schedule of the HE-Aggie Fair & Exhibits 2026

All grade level booths will open and begin selling today at the Multi-Purpose Pavillion and JSLS Gymnasium.

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| Palarong Rural 2026 kicks off with high energy in P-Pop Dance Battle and Field Games

The P-Pop Dance Battle, a dance competition aimed to showcase the vibrance of P-pop music to Ruralites, commenced during the first day of the Palarong Rural 2025.

Each group, made up of 12 members, performed different P-pop choreographies. The Teal Team opened the show and performed with a remix of "DUNGKA!" by SB19 and "Baduy" by VVINK & DJ Love (feat. Pio Balbuena), followed by the Pink Team with their performance of "Zero Pressure" by BINI and "Arizona B" by Arizona Brandy.

Meanwhile, the Red Team performed with a remix of "GENTO" by SB19 and "Kilometro" by Sarah Geronimo. The Purple Team then finally closed it all off with a remix of "Maharani" by ALAMAT and "Shagidi" by BINI.

The winning placements for the P-pop Dance Battle are as follows:
4th Place: Teal
3rd Place: Red
2nd Place: Pink
1st Place: Purple

Agawan Base also was held on January 16, at the UPRHS Field. Participants showed attentiveness and enthusiasm, along with teamwork and strategies throughout the game.

4th Place: Red
3rd Place: Teal
2nd Place: Purple
1st Place: Pink

Due to a conflict in the schedule for Day 1, fitness relay was moved to Day 4, January 16 on 1 to 2 pm; the event was held at the UPRHS field. Participants from all of the color teams competed intensely as the event goes on. The winning placements of the teams are as follows:
4th Place: Pink
3rd Place: Purple
2nd Place: Red
1st Place: Teal

Photos by Rhianne De La Torre, Ayessa Lian Deyto, Maria Celine Andrea Tallud, and Ike Vergara,