Engineering students once again showcased their talent in an annual general assembly entitled “Afterlight: The Engineering Battle of the Bands 2018” spearheaded by the Engineering Student Council (ESC) last November 29 at the SM North Edsa Skydome. "Afterlight" was inspired by the sunset and the parties that usually happen at night. It symbolizes a student's chance to enjoy and jam with good music and good company, according to ESC External Vice President Chiny Vispo.
UAAP Season 81 courtside reporter Makyla Chavez and Nykko Bautista of Tiger Media Network were the hosts for this year’s battle of the bands.
The event kicked off as the One Voice Engineering Chorale warmly sang the Prayer of St. Francis and the Philippine national anthem followed by a dance performance from ESC. Eight bands from different departments participated for this year’s event namely 1906 (CE), Trial and Error (ChE), Jamwell (ECE), Mildred (EE), Nevershift (Freshmen), Dash6 (Freshmen), Skybound (IE), Cinco sa Mayo (ME).
Cinco sa Mayo gave a heartfelt performance of Rivermaya’s Himala as a tribute to their fellow Mechanical Engineering student, Marko de Guzman.`Thrilling performances from Engineering Dance Troupe, One Voice Engineering Chorale, Hardhats and Dean Philipina A. Marcelo were also witnessed in the Skydome. Dean Marcelo performed her own rendition of “Slow Hands” and gave a welcoming message for the student body.
Civil Engineering once again dominated the battle of the bands as 1906 grab the championship and special awards such as best bassist, best guitarist, and best vocalist. Cinco sa Mayo and Trial and Error placed second and third, respectively.
Seizing the moment
From last year’s Mental Health Awareness advocacy, this year ESC puts emphasis on “seizing the moment”. “This GA is about seizing the moment. We always concentrate in the future that sometimes we fail to enjoy and lubusin yung present. (...) We want people to enjoy every moment or every minute in their lives ng masaya kasama yung mga loved ones nila and doing things that will make them happy.”, ESC WHO said. Afterwards, ESC student leaders lighted candles and offered a prayer to Marko de Guzman. Before the night ended, well-known OPM bands Cueshé and Mayonnaise serenaded the crowd with their hit singles such as “Pangako”, “Ulan”, “Tayo Nalang Dalawa”, and “Jopay”. Kurt Alec Mira
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