Pasaway Handurawan Festival 2025 - Grand Champion - 1st Runner Up - 2nd Runner Up | Sipalay City

🏆 THE CROWNING OF A KING: THE MARCABULAO REDEMPTION ☀️🎭

​BEYOND THE SHADOWS: Christian Valencia and Marcabulao’s Historic Ascent!
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For four long years—2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024—they stood on the edge of greatness. For four years, they watched the gold slip through their fingers, settling for the 1st Runner Up trophy. But under the scorching Sipalay sun this December 20, 2025, the cycle was finally broken.

​THE ARENA BELONGS TO MARCABULAO! 🏆🥇

​This isn't just a win; it’s a Grand Redemption. After years of relentless pursuit, TRIBU MARCABULAO has finally ascended to the throne as your 2025 GRAND CHAMPION!

​✨ THE ARCHITECT OF VICTORY: CHRISTIAN VALENCIA ✨

For more than four years, Christian Valencia poured his heart into this stage. After four years of being the 1st Runner Up, his vision was finally undeniable. Marcabulao didn't just take the crown—they made a clean sweep of the most prestigious honors:

​🥇 CONTINGENT NO. 1: TRIBU MARCABULAO
(Representing: Brgy. Maricalum, Cayhagan & Nabulao)
• ​🏆 GRAND CHAMPION
• ​🎨 Best in Concept
• ​🎭 Best in Production Design
• ​💃 Best in Choreography
• ​👗 Best in Costume

​THE SHIFT IN THE RANKS:

​🥈 CONTINGENT NO. 4: TRIBU QUATRES
(Representing: Brgy. 4 & 3)
A monumental breakthrough! After three years (2022-2024) of holding the 2nd Runner Up spot, choreographers Jao Argoncillo and Cloe Gavin propelled this group to a new peak:
• ​🥈 1st Runner Up
• ​🏆 Champion: Street Dance
• ​🤝 Most Disciplined Contingent
• ​🏅 Choreographer Showdown Winner

​🥉 CONTINGENT NO. 5: TRIBU SANTUGENA
(Representing: Brgy. San Jose, Canturay & Cartagena)
The 2-time defending champion (2023–2024) remains a legendary force in the arena. Marvin Balodong once again proved his mastery, keeping this powerhouse in the elite top circle:
• ​🥉 2nd Runner Up
• ​🥈 1st Runner Up: Street Dance

​✨ SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS:
​🚩 Best in Clustered Banner: TRIBU CAMINHOC (Representing: Brgy. Cabadiangan, Mambaroto & Nauhang)
​⚔️ Best in Final Dance Showdown: TRIBU MAMBADIANGAN (Representing: Brgy. Mambaroto & Cabadiangan)

​Salute to all the tribes and clustered contingents who gave their all in the arena! Every performance added to the beautiful 'Handurawan' of Sipalay City.

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