RDEsys

Office of the Vice President forโ€จResearch, Development, and Extension

buovprde@bicol-u.edu.ph

Bicol University, East Campus, Legazpi City,โ€จAlbay, Legazpi, Philippines

๐—™๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—• ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†

On August 29, 2025, ๐—™๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—• ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น supported the โ€˜Shades of Strengthโ€™ Art Exhibit for a Cause, organized by artists from across the

Bicol Region to show love and solidarity for fellow artist ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—๐—ฎ๐—ถ, who is courageously battling cancer.

Held at Mama Rose Hotel, Cabangan, Legazpi City, the event filled the lobby and hall with art, music, and peopleโ€™s warmth.

The program opened with artists sketching portraits of the Mutya ng Ibalong candidates, captivating much of the crowdโ€™s

attention alongside the powerful artworks on display.

All proceeds from the sale of paintings were dedicated to help support Dee Jaiโ€™s medical needs.

A true reminder that art is not only for expression, but also for compassion and community.