In 2025, the Municipality of Rodriguez (Montalban), under Mayor Ronnie Evangelista, presented The Eastbridge School with a Certificate of Recognition for representing the municipality in the recent Literary-Musical Competition, commending the school in particular for its folk dance performance. Principal Mrs. Glenda Espero received the certificate on behalf of the school at the awarding ceremony.
A record built over the years
The recognition follows a sustained record. At the time of this award, the Eastbridge Dance Troupe had placed among the top three at the town, provincial, and national levels:
- 🏆 6 ROPRISA (Rodriguez) championships since its first title in 2016
- 🏆 2 RIPRISA (Rizal) provincial championships
- 🏆 2 top-three finishes at the NAPSPHIL nationals, including one championship
Beyond the competition stage
The troupe's work has drawn interest beyond competitions. The Municipality's Tourism Office and Values Formation Office have invited Eastbridge dancers to perform at municipal programs and cultural events, a sign that the school's commitment to Filipino culture reaches past the school gate.
For our dancers, these invitations are a chance to share our heritage with their own community. Folk dance asks a lot of children: hours of practice, attention to each dance's history, and the discipline to move as one. When the town asks them to perform, it tells them their gift matters.
Update: the story kept going
Since this recognition, the troupe has had its best season yet in School Year 2026–2027:
See the full folk dance record in our first NAPSPHIL championship story.
Our thanks to Mayor Ronnie Evangelista and the Municipality of Rodriguez for this recognition, and to the troupe's coaches since the very beginning, Coach Paul Sagrado and Teacher Glenda Espero. To the parents who support every practice and performance: thank you. To God be the glory!
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