STI Student Chefs win TNT National

by:Terranya M. Tiamson
STI Balayan was jubilant when awarded the first runner up for Worth the Whisk and second runner up for Chef Xpress in Tagisan ng Talino (TNT) National competition last March 7, 2013 at STI Naga City.

Orlando “Ola” Emmanuel Venzon (3rd yr BSHRM) bagged the first runner-up in “Worth the whisk” with his cake designed as “Parada Ng Lechon”. The competition was a test of creativity and artistic ability in cake decoration in conformity to the given theme “A Feast of Cake”. The theme aimed to showcase the local fiesta of the different towns in the Philippines which were celebrated all throughout the year. Since Balayan is famous for its “Parada ng Lechon”, STI Balayan chose and collaborated with its design. During the competition, the entrants displayed their talents and skills in decorating two pieces of round dummy cakes in two sizes using only the specified decorating ingredients and utilizing at least three cake decorating techniques which was done in three hours. 

Simultaneously, the team of Kristoffer Gil Magahis (3rd yr BSHRM), Aram Aron Mendoza (3rd yr BSHRM) and Joseph John Martinez (2nd yr HRS) placed second in “Chef Xpress”.   The cooking competition was a battle of culinary skills and strategies of competing teams who prepared, cooked, and plated three A la Carte dishes: appetizer, entrée or main course, and dessert for two persons using the specified main ingredient, the banana fruit. It was done within two and a half hours including area clean up. 

From left  Aram Aron Mendoza, Joseph John Martinez
 Orlando Emmanuel Venzon, Kristoffer Gil Magahis
and  Nicolai Sison

The success of the students was fueled by the inspiration and support of selected students, administrative staff, Mr. Eddie Jose Medrano, Mrs. Bevily Devis, Ms. Razel Pablo, Academic Head Engr. Oliver Noriega and School President Mrs. Ellen Christy A. Dimaano. 

Tagisan Ng Talino (TNT) is an annual academic competition designed to further student development and held at three levels: the Local, Regional and National levels. The Local Level competitions are conducted at the school while Regional Level competitions are held at an identified school from among the “cluster” of STI schools. Champions at the Local Level vie for the Regional Level and consequently, champions of the Regional Level automatically vie for the National competition.

Young Educators, BAFED champions

by: Terranya M. Tiamson
The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSEd) students triumphantly went home to STI College Balayan as champions from the 3rd Educational Congress for Batangas Future Educators (BAFED) held at Lipa City Colleges last February 28. 

BAFED Challenge Team champion

Themed “BAFED 2013: Molding the Mind and Creativity of Future Educators”, it was the first time for STI College Balayan to join the event but the student representatives were able to garner almost all the championship awards from the competition after only a month of training and preparation. The roster of champions include Myla Riva (2nd yr) for the Impromptu Speech competition with her coach Ms. Jemima Velado; Anjanette Tenorio (1st yr), Mary Grace Bautista (3rd yr), Aquilina Bathan (3rd yr) and Rickmar Alday (4th yr) with coach Ms. Alejandra Cosme for the BAFED challenge competition which tested their strength and logical techniques; and STI Cultural Dance Group: Samahan na may Talentong Ipagmamalaki which includes Rickmar Alday, Dea Arago (both 4th yr), Abner Dueñas (3rd yr), Zedrick Salvador Torres, Mia Luisa Enconado, Rachelle Ann Ranes, Job Balmadres, Mark Kevin Hernandez, Bernadette Bobadilla, Joshua Zapata, George Panaganiban, Aaron Sapio (2nd yr) with choreographer Mr. Ronnie Endozo. The dance from STI Balayan group highlighted the cultural dance competition and everyone was overwhelmed and intimidated by their presentation. 

Impromptu Speech champion

During the awarding ceremony BAFED Adviser and organizer, Mr. Allan Tipan challenged all the participants from different colleges and universities to beat the STI Balayan group in the next BAFED competition to be held in July. 

Catherine Catibog, President of the The Young Educators extended her gratitude in behalf of her fellow students to the STI Administration, Faculty members and BSEd students for their support. She admitted they also played a big part in their success.

The STI TYE Cultural Dance Group as BAFED champion

Contributors: Catherine Catibog and Myla Riva