A Showcase of Artistic Mastery in STI Tagisan ng Talino

By: Miguel La Torre , May 30, 2024

After making its triumphant onsite return last year, the STI Tagisan ng Talino (TNT) continues to move forward after holding a successful run of the 2023 National Round at STI College Legazpi in Albay on May 23, 2024.

STIers from eight clusters displayed remarkable will and good sportsmanship in the TNT as they engaged in an all-out battle to finish on top in nine different categories.

A Test of Brains and Brawn 

Contestants got creative in mixing tequila and showing off their bar flairtending routines at the Mix ‘N Flair Flairtending Competition. They demonstrated their culinary proficiencies in preparing, cooking, and plating a three-course meal in the Chef Xpress Cooking Competition.

Students showcased their knowledge in formal dinner table arrangement and complex table scenarios in the All In Place Table Setting Competition, while their mastery of satisfying everyone’s sweet tooth was displayed in the Worth The Whisk Cake Decorating Competition, where they paid homage to Filipino Culinary Heritage by preparing a Filipino Dessert Extravaganza-themed cake. 

The students' general knowledge was put to the test over at the Think Quest Team Quiz Competition as they answered questions about anything under the sun. They were also able to put their programming and app designing aptitudes to use in Codefest, a 36-hour mobile app hackathon held in STI College Ortigas-Cainta campus. 

In the Stand Up and Deliver Speech Competition, contestants took a stand addressing the question “How do challenges contribute to personal growth and development,” with their valuable insights on stage. Aspiring writers, on the other hand, showcased their eloquent and engaging write-ups with the theme of embracing individuality in developing unity in the Essay Does It! Essay Writing Competition.  

Tourism Management students, meanwhile, displayed their amazing guiding skills in Travelogue where they took the audience on a simulated trip to the historic citadel of Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila.  

Lessons Beyond the Classroom 

As a leading provider of quality education in the country, STI College combines traditional learning, hands-on experiences, and character-building activities in its practical programs, aiming to prepare graduates for the future and develop well-rounded individuals. 

“The experience for me was very thrilling,” said Caryll Del Rosario, the 2nd Runner-up of the Travelogue competition.“Overall, I’m taking it as an opportunity for me to grow and get better experience,” the Grade 12 Tourism Operations student added. 

“Having participated in events such as this both as a spectator and a competitor, I believe these events are essential for aspiring professionals in the sense that it helps bring out the best of their performance under pressure,” said Xellever Miro Abatol, one-third of the STI College Tagum team that brought home the Think Quest plum. 

 

True to its mission of nurturing well-rounded individuals, events like the TNT serve as an avenue for students to practice what they learn in the classroom and apply it to the modern world, where everything is within their grasp. 

“The TNT serves as a medium for our students to practice the skills they learn in their classrooms,” STI Education Services Group (STI ESG) Assistant Vice President Ferdie T. Dantes said. “It also allows them to connect with other peers over healthy competition that promotes camaraderie and good sportsmanship,” he added. 

See the complete list of TNTchampions and winners here:   

All In Place 

Champion	Eva Joy Otara	STI College Balagtas
1st Runner-up	Rob Christian Iglesia	STI College Ortigas-Cainta
2nd Runner-up	Jude De Ramos	STI College Batangas

 
Chef Xpress 

Champion	Kyle Yubal  Ronald Paguigan  Prince Ericko Ong	STI College Angeles
1st Runner-up	Lolou McGovern  Mary Joy Aclan  Kierzhie Camille Bancoro	STI College Batangas
2nd Runner-up	John Japhet Ojeda  MohairiOmadan  Rhyne Caraig	STI College Cubao

 
Codefest 

Champion	Shemaiah Myrn Manaloto  Railey Burgos  Ariel Canoy	STI College Tarlac
1st Runner-up	Jan Andrae Gindoy  Lance Carlos Gonduiz  Ronel Vincent Chu	STI College Ormoc
2nd Runner-up	Kenneth Carl Cleofe  Delthon Villanueva  Joven Jacob Del Rosario	STI College Ortigas-Cainta

 
Essay Does It! 

Champion	Althea Kaith Fernandez	STI College Cubao
1st Runner-up	Joshua Tapon	STI College Marikina
2nd Runner-up	Jan Paul Abril	STI College Lucena

 
Mix ‘N Flair 

Champion	Mark Jairo Dela Cruz	STI College Balagtas
1st Runner-up	Arjay Magauay	STI College Novaliches
2nd Runner-up	Jhon Javan Edora	STI College Ortigas-Cainta

 
Stand Up and Deliver 

Champion	Erickson Costales, Jr.	STI College Caloocan
1st Runner-up	Jasper Kirby Dela Cruz	STI College Lipa
2nd Runner-up	Jonh Vincent San Pedro	STI College Balagtas

 
Think Quest 

Champion	Maria Sofia Lagumbay  Zenith Ira Solilap  Xellever Miro Abatol	STI College Tagum
1st Runner-up	Reighlee Allen Velasco  Ralph Waldo Pedellaga  Allyza Denisse Sabuad	STI College Baguio
2nd Runner-up	Jason Aseoche  John Paul Dave Del Pilar  Caithlyn Joi Bautista	STI College Calamba

 
Travelogue 

Champion	Ma. Angela Donayre	STI College Sta. Mesa
1st Runner-up	Elrich Vince Capunong	STI College Koronadal
2nd Runner-up	Caryll Del Rosario	STI College Ortigas-Cainta

 
Worth the Whisk 

Champion	Alliyah Kelley Calaranan	STI College Ortigas-Cainta
1st Runner-up	Micaella Lariba	STI College Sta. Maria
2nd Runner-up	Paul Angelo Geroche	STI College General Santos