Autism talk for awareness and support, Sablan, Benguet

 Autism talk for awareness and support to ausome parents and community at the Multipurpose Hall of Banangan, Sablan, Benguet. Thank you mayor Alfredo Dacumos Jr., Dra. Kimberley Gale M. Amboy, and Ma'am Catherine D. Ome and to all Barangay officials of Banangan, Sablan.

Dean Cuanso was able to talk to some parents with ausome kids and they agreed on having more awareness campaigns in the coming months.

 

Neon Night Run for Autism Awareness and Support

Awareness, Acceptance, Inclusion. A neon night run for autism awareness, a first in the Cordillera province.

Thank you very much Big Belly Runners! Last May 09, 2026, BBR headed by sir Charles, together with LTBIF and Bumesca events conducted a fun run entitled "1st Neon Night Run" in La Trinidad. It was a run for autism awareness. The big belly runners organization also had a T-shirt campaign and was able to collect P2500 from the t-shirts and 1 box of vitamins for our ausome kids coming from their sponsors. I received them.

Neon Run 2601

AWARENESS ACCEPTANCE INCLUSION

Our hearts are full after the Neon Night Run. It’s overwhelming in the best way to see so many people genuinely enjoying the event.

Families, friends, kids, adults, everyone came together to run, celebrate, and glow with us. It was also so fun seeing participants who really put effort into their neon outfits and fully embraced the vibe of the night.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible - our runners, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and the whole team behind the scenes. Every effort, sleepless night, and helping hand mattered. Truly, your labor is not in vain.

Special congratulations as well to our Ausome finishers.

You inspired all of us.

This was more than just a run. It was a night filled with joy, unity, music, lights, and unforgettable memories.

More photos and thank you posts will be shared in the coming days. For now, rest those legs and relive the glow.

Heavenly Blessings upon you

Event supported by:

Fitbar Philippines Fitbar

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines

Bridges of Hope Baguio City - CAR

DSAP-BENGUET

Kamimura Botika

Neomed Pharmacy

D Lanyers Pharmacy

GPH veterinary

La Trinidad Business & Industry Federation

AudioCentrix audio visual rental

We are grateful to the LTMPS Chief of Police, Sir Dausen, and his family for spending the evening with us at the Neon Night Run. 

Thank you for running with the community and celebrating this meaningful night with us.

We would also like to thank LTMPS personnel for the assistance and support provided throughout the event. 

See you again in the next Ausome Run!

Autism awareness talk at Balatoc, Itogon

 This is more than an awareness talk, this is a call to love louder, understand deeper, and include intentionally.

Today, we celebrate the kind of love that builds families, strengthens friendships, and unites communities. The love that listens with patience, speaks with kindness, and stands without judgment.

Thank you to Sir Dean Cuanso of Ausome North for reminding us that autism is not something to be feared or fixed, but understood and embraced. Every child deserves dignity. Every family deserves support. Every person deserves to belong.

And in this journey toward inclusion, let us remember: everyone can help someone. A kind word, a listening ear, a simple act of understanding can change a life.

Together, we create a community where differences are not just accepted — they are celebrated. - SK Virac, Itogon

Ausome Art for our Ausome Kids

What an Ausome day! Parents, ausome kids, volunteers, artists and supporters had a fantastic day of learning! In celebration of the world autism awareness day, the La Trinidad Visual Arts Society in cooperation with the La Trinidad Business and Industry Federation, Bumesca Events and Ausome North conducted an activity called AUSOME ART.

Ausome North founder Dean Cuanso taught the children how to do basic coloring together the volunteers from different organizations. It was indeed a great and good day for the ausome community.

See you all next time! Mabuhay Ausome North!

The First Watwatworld Symphony of Culture was a success!

The First Watwatworld Symphony of Culture held last Saturday, March 28, 2026 was a success! We saw the birth of a new festivity dedicated to the bonding, camaraderie and networking of cultural performers within La Trinidad, Baguio City and neighboring municipalities. Performers, young and old, enjoyed the moment of oneness, dancing to the rhythm of everyone.

𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘

The inaugural Symphony of Culture resonated with success at the Strawberry Festival Trade Fair grounds in Km. 5, La Trinidad. Conceptualized by Dean cuanso as one of the highlights of the festival’s commercial trade fair, the event gathered a vibrant community of around 230 performers, teachers, and coaches, with the support of approximately 60 parents and a large number of enthusiastic trade fair goers.

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan expressed his appreciation to the organizers, performers, and the community for making the activity a meaningful celebration of local talent, creativity, and cultural heritage. He emphasized the importance of supporting cultural initiatives that strengthen community identity while complementing the municipality’s economic and tourism efforts.

The event showcased the rich artistic spirit of La Trinidad, blending cultural expression with the vibrant atmosphere of the trade fair. Through music and performance, it highlighted the role of the arts in fostering unity and pride among residents.

Following the overwhelmingly positive response, organizers and participants are already looking ahead to an even bigger staging in the future. With the success of its first volume, there is growing enthusiasm to hold the next Symphony of Culture in a larger venue to accommodate more participants and spectators. Future editions also aim to widen participation by involving more schools and local organizations, further strengthening its potential to become a lasting highlight of the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival.

-Deborah Molitas

Symphony of Culture Program

Opening Prayer – Mr. Ariel Layugan

National Anthem – Audio Centrix

Welcome Remarks – Ms. Shemen Padua, Festival Secretariat

Inspirational Messages - Mr. Dean Michael Cuanso and Mayor Roderick Awingan

Symbolic opening of Symphony of Culture Festival with the beating of solibao by Mayor Roderick Awingan and Mr. Dean Cuanso followed by everyone – beating of solibao then followed by beating of gongs.

9:30am Start of presentations. Each group was given a maximum of 3mins to prepare, 5-10mins to perform and 5 minutes for the group photo session on stage.

a. Tawang Cultural Dance Troupe – Mountain province

b. Buyagan Elem. School - Kalinga

c. Ambiong National HS – Benguet

d. Tawang Cultural Dance Troupe – Mountain province

e. Puguis Elem. School - Benguet

f. Tungtongan Cultural Performing and Arts Ensemble – Mountain Province

g. Namuaw Cultural Group – Mountain Province

Symphony Dance – The host invited everyone to dance per province starting with

1. Kalinga – led by Tawang Cultural Dance troupe and Buyagan Elem School

2. Abra – led by Ambiong National high

3. Ifugao – led by Namuaw Cultural group

4. Mountain province – led by Tungtongan Cultural group

5. Benguet – Bendian – led by Puguis elem school AND Ambiong National Highschool

Closing Remarks: Sir Ariel Layugan

Hosted by: Mr. Argie De Guzman Tilap

Thank you very much to out event sponsors!

Rani Wraps - goodness in a wrap!

LT Wings - Sarap to the max!

L.A. Shawarma - Rapsa Beh!

Watwatworld Highland Weddings and Events

Rassasy Choices - the hottest chillis in town!

Donian Lutong Bahay

Lola Teresa

Conchilig Dental Clinic

Jacks Center - km6, La Trinidad

Mr. Ash

Mr. Jewel

Ms. Marylou

Ms Pam Carino

Mr. Nic Satur Jr.

Mr. Kurt Sebio

Thank you also to our partners:

La Trinidad Business and Industry Federation (LTBIF)

BUMESCA EVENTS

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

LA TRINIDAD MAYOR’S OFFICE

LA TRINIDAD SANGUNIANG BAYAN

LA TRINIDAD TOURISM OFFICE

WATWATWORLD CREATIVE MEDIA

Here are some videos of the first watwatworld Symphony of Culture Festival

Thank you everyone for making the 1st Symphony of Culture a success!

See you on December 2026!