The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University was proclaimed as the Grand Champion of yesterday’s 8th Tunafest Cheerdance Competition at the General Santos Gym in Barangay Lagao.  The competition was an official part of this year’s celebration of the Tuna Festival in commemoration of the city’s 41st Charter Anniversary.  Event organizer was RPN Radyo Pinoy and Ms. Faith Barcelona.

NDDU PEP Squad relishing their victory with Pres. Bro. John Tan, FMS and City Councilor Meg Santos
NDDU PEP Squad relishing their victory with Pres. Bro. John Tan, FMS and City Councilor Meg Santos

This is a three-peat for Bariles’ alma mater, with the NDDU Pep Squad having won in 2007 and 2008 Tuna Festivals.  This time NDDU President Bro. John Tan, FMS was on hand to witness their spectacular performance together with some faculty members and office staff.

Bariles will be uploading some pictures here tonigh and a clearer video, t but for the meantime, enjoy this videoof the performance of the NDDU Pep Squad from YouTube courtesy of Jhaycee, a trueblue Damean.  Enjoy and please check back soon.

Tomorrow, September 3 is the 2009 Bodyfest Finals at the Gaisano Atrium.  Check it out and other events of the 2009 GenSan Tuna Festival Xperience!  Ang saya-saya!

1st runner-up was GenSan Foundation Inc and 2nd runner-up was Mindanao State University.

Congratulations to all of you!