About Jambangan

WMSU Ambassador for Dance

OUR VISION

The Jambangan Cultural Dance Company, Inc. is a leading advocate in promoting and preserving Filipino dances by actively training artists, connecting communities, and sharing the beauty of Philippine cultural heritage across generations and global audiences, earning recognition both locally and internationally.

OUR MISSION

The Jambangan Cultural Dance Company, Inc. propagates and promotes Filipino culture through performances, workshops, cultural research, teaching, and international engagements to share and build a strong global connection.

OUR STORY

The Jambangan Cultural Dance Company, Inc. was founded by individuals passionate about preserving Philippine traditional dances. “Jambangan,” meaning “land of flowers,” symbolizes a space where these diverse expressions can thrive. From its humble beginnings, the group has grown into a respected institution, known for authentic and creative performances. It was founded by the late Prof. Alicia Lourdes M. Soriano, with leadership now shared by Co-Founder Dr. Ma. Blancaflor R. Jimeno. Jambangan has performed across the Philippines and abroad, training youth in traditional and modern styles. As the official Dance Ambassador of the Western Mindanao State University United General Alumni Association, all former members of the university's dance troupe are now part of the company—carrying forward its values and mission to protect and promote Philippine dance traditions.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EXECUTIVE
Darrel Garcia Navarro
Darrel Garcia Navarro

President

SENIOR
Fairouz Jalon Gharib- Depositario

Fairouz Jalon Gharib- Depositario

Internal Vice President

Jo-Ann Tupag

Jo-Ann Tupag

Secretary

Mary Joyce Rojas

Mary Joyce Rojas

Treasurer

Cezanne Philip Ignacio Unabia

Cezanne Philip Ignacio Unabia

Auditor

MEMBERSHIP

All members of the Jambangan Cultural Dance Troupe of Western Mindanao State University will automatically become members of the Jambangan Cultural Dance Company, Inc. No membership fee will be collected. The Jambangan Cultural Dance Company, Inc. may accept new members through an audition process, which takes place every July 1 during the yearly Ganeral Assembly. All applicants will undergo an evaluation, and final approval will be made by the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees.

LEGAL EXISTENCE

Official Name: Jambangan Cultural Dance Company Inc

Date of Establishment: 2008-06-13

Registering Body: Securities and Exchange Commision

Registration Number: CN200827672

OUR OBJECTIVES

To nurture a new generation of young performers in traditional and contemporary Philippine dances through a structured mentorship and apprenticeship program that fosters cultural pride and prepares artists for both local and international platforms.

To organize and implement community-based performances and cultural outreach events in schools, barangays, and cultural centers, with the goal of promoting Filipino heritage and strengthening cultural connections beyond regional boundaries.

To research, document, and archive indigenous Philippine dances providing comprehensive historical context and performance recordings in order to preserve, promote, and share the cultural richness of Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago with both national and international audiences.

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jambangan@culture.ph | 09-1234-5678

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