Unveiling One's Identity Mark STI Tagisan ng Sining '23

By: Miguel La Torre , June 3, 2024

In a vibrant display of creativity and perspective, STI College students showcased remarkable dedication and storytelling talent in the STI Tagisan ng Sining 2023 competitions.

Over a hundred entries captured the eyes and hearts of the audience in the Director’s Cut Videomaking competition and Shutter’s Best Photography competition with their powerful narratives and striking images that celebrate diversity and individuality.

Identifying Who I Am

This year’s Director's Cut Videomaking competition showcased the hard work put in by 59 groups from STI campuses nationwide.

Adhering to the theme “Who I Am,” the students produced short films narrating their journey in understanding who they are, and how one rises above life’s challenges by overcoming their limitations, maximizing their inner strengths, and making a positive and meaningful impact.

Reminding everyone of their “why”, STI College Angeles’ Suzette Lian Aunario, Aizzle Ann David, and Prince Martinez clinched the National Championship with their short film Bigat ng Paleta

STI College Dasmariñas’ Marianne Rochel Manzano, RaycamilleBentoy, and Bibina Dejaño believe that everyone in this universe is connected in their masterpiece, Estranghero, finishing as this year’s 1st Runner-up

2nd Runners-up Maristela Manzanillo, Janica Handayan, and Mark Angelo Lozano from STI College Fairview showed in their romance-comedy film Suklay the importance of forgiveness and how it goes a long way in this world

For STI College Calamba’s Jerold Langga, John Christian Dimapilis, and Roihmic Leones’ Palimos Po, a stranger's words can sometimes make all the difference in the world, which paved the way for them to bring home the 3rd Runner-up title

Untitled, an inspiring short from Rain Dela Cruz, Jake Cabuhay, and Judah Ezra Espedido of STI Collee Caloocan tells that focusing on things that truly matter will bring clarity and purpose, bringing home the 4th Runner-up plum

Overcoming One’s Limitations

Over at the Shutter’s Best Photography competition, student photographers stood out with their unique way of capturing slices of life. With the theme “Vibeshift,” the students captured their own perspective on what it means to overcome one’s limitations and maximize inner strengths to rise above life’s challenges.

“Heart of the Chinatown’s River” from Jun Benedicto Erlano of STI College Pasay-EDSA bagged the national champion plum for this year

STI College Lucena’s Kyla Mae Gomez finished as the 1st Runner-up with her “Carrying My Strength” masterpiece

Van Excel Arroyo of STI College Caloocan bagged the 2nd Runner-up title with “Warcry”

“In Perspective” by Nazheir Noel Lucas of STI College Carmona clinched the 3rd Runner-up title

“Klyde Kirk Peape of STI College Dasmariñas clinched the 4th Runner-up title for this year

“Participating in the TNS competition not only provided me with a platform to compete,” Jun Erlano, champion of the Shutter’s Best competition said. “It offered me valuable learning experiences too,” he added.

Like the Tagisan ng Talino competition, the TNS has become the institution’s annual tradition of providing students with the opportunity to harness their creativity and practice their skills. Such events immerse students in real-life situations that are not usually found inside the classroom.

“The goal is to let our students engage themselves, let them elevate their skills,” STI Education Services Group (STI ESG) Assistant Vice President Ferdie T. Dantes said. “It aims to guide them to reflect on who they are and embrace their uniqueness, one photo or film at a time,” he added.

See the complete list of TNS champions and winners here:

Director’s Cut

Champion	Bigat ng Paleta Suzette Lian Aunaro Aizzle Ann David Prince Martinez	STI College Angeles
1st Runner-up	Estranghero Marianne Rochel Manzano RaycamilleBentoy BibinaDejaño	STI College Dasmariñas
2nd Runner-up	Suklay Maristela Manzanillo Janica Handayan Mark Angelo Lozano	STI College Fairview
3rd Runner-up	Palimos Po Jerold Langga John Christian Dimapilis Roihmic Leones	STI College Calamba
4th Runner-up	Untitled Rain Dela Cruz Jake Cabuhay Judah Ezra Espedido	STI College Caloocan

Shutter’s Best

Champion	Heart of the Chinatown’s River Jun Benedicto Erlano	STI College Pasay-EDSA
1st Runner-up	Carrying My Strength Kyla Mae Gomez	STI College Lucena
2nd Runner-up	Warcry Van Excel Arroyo	STI College Caloocan
3rd Runner-up	In Perspective Nazheir Noel Luces	STI College Carmona
4th Runner-up	Klyde Kirk Peape	STI College Dasmariñas