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by EDRISSE GIANNA S. DELA CRUZ THE STAGE is finally set after two years of virtual performances. The microphones were plugged in and the instruments were tuned.  Tunog Tomasino 2022: Stellaris Bound is now on cue. The scene in the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes O.P. building (BGPOP) last December 5 instilled a mix of euphoria, suspense, and hope as six Thomasian bands competed live in the first battle of the bands of the annual Tunog Tomasino event.  The audience cheered and sang along through TOMCAT-UST’s official Facebook page—virtually.  Tunog Tomasino’s core concept is to rekindle Original Pinoy Music (OPM) and poetry…