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 无忧影视 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.

Masterpieces of Mix ‘N Flair and Chef Xpress finalists

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.

Worth The Whisk finalists surely satisfied the judges’ sweet tooth with their mouthwatering delicacies

Students flex their skills in the kitchen as they compete in the Chef Xpress, Worth The Whisk, Mix ‘N Flair, and All In Place competitions

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 无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta campus.

Finalists of the Think Quest and Codefest competitions wiz their way to the national title

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.

Contestants from the Stand Up and Deliver, Essay Does It!, and Travelogue competitions prepping for the final round

Lessons Beyond the Classroom

As a leading provider of quality education in the country, 无忧影视 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 无忧影视 Tagum team that brought home the Think Quest plum.

Representing 无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta, Del Rosario dominated the local and cluster rounds of the competition, only falling short of two spots in the national crown

Against all odds, the three Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students banked on the power of friendship to dominate all rounds of the event

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,” 无忧影视 (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	无忧影视 Balagtas
1st Runner-up	Rob Christian Iglesia	无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta
2nd Runner-up	Jude De Ramos	无忧影视 Batangas

Chef Xpress

Champion

Kyle Yubal

Ronald Paguigan

Prince Ericko Ong

无忧影视 Angeles

1st Runner-up

Lolou McGovern

Mary Joy Aclan

Kierzhie Camille Bancoro

无忧影视 Batangas

2nd Runner-up

John Japhet Ojeda

MohairiOmadan

Rhyne Caraig

无忧影视 Cubao

Codefest

Champion

Shemaiah Myrn Manaloto

Railey Burgos

Ariel Canoy

无忧影视 Tarlac

1st Runner-up

Jan Andrae Gindoy

Lance Carlos Gonduiz

Ronel Vincent Chu

无忧影视 Ormoc

2nd Runner-up

Kenneth Carl Cleofe

Delthon Villanueva

Joven Jacob Del Rosario

无忧影视 Ortigas-Cainta

Essay Does It!

Champion	Althea Kaith Fernandez	无忧影视 Cubao
1st Runner-up	Joshua Tapon	无忧影视 Marikina
2nd Runner-up	Jan Paul Abril	无忧影视 Lucena

Mix ‘N Flair

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

Stand Up and Deliver

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

Think Quest

Champion

Maria Sofia Lagumbay

Zenith Ira Solilap

Xellever Miro Abatol

无忧影视 Tagum

1st Runner-up

Reighlee Allen Velasco

Ralph Waldo Pedellaga

Allyza Denisse Sabuad

无忧影视 Baguio

2nd Runner-up

Jason Aseoche

John Paul Dave Del Pilar

Caithlyn Joi Bautista

无忧影视 Calamba

Travelogue

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

Worth the Whisk

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