Champion Chefs, National 2016

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Managment (BSHRM) students Mariz N. Merilles, Anvi Rose G. Tolentino and Carlo P. Delas Alas were ecstatic when they  were announced as the National Champion for Chef Express last March 3, 2016 in STI College Bohol.

Though they hoped to bring home the gold, they didn’t expect much knowing how stiff the competition was. The competing teams were all champions from different STI clusters around the Philippines. The team coached by Mr. Kristoffer Gil M.  Magahis went through rigid training in preparation for the event with the unfailing support and guidance of the School President, Mrs. Ellen Christy A. Dimaano, faculty and staff.

Chef Express is a team competition in Tagisan ng Talino (TNT) where students are given the chance to showcase their culinary prowess within a restricted time. They were tasked to prepare and cook three à la carte dishes that represent a specific kind of cuisine which were the appetizer, entrée or main course, and dessert for two persons. They prepared two set of plates for each dish, one of which was displayed while the other was served to the panel of judges for sampling base on the following criteria: mis en place, sanitation and hygiene, appropriateness of the dishes, plating methods and palatability.

Tagisan ng Talino is a group of competitions held yearly to showcase students’ knowledge and skills on the following: computer programming (Into-Programming), android application development (APP and Running), table setting (All in Place) , culinary techniques (Chef Express), cake decoration (Worth the Whisk), public speaking (Stand Up and Deliver) , essay writing (Essay Does It!) and quiz bee (Think Quest).

writen by: Terranya M. Tiamson
photo by: Maribini Rene V. Destreza

Table Tennis, Bronze

  

Winning his way from the Provincial Level, Jess L. Baldestamon bagged bronze in Table Tennis, Singles category in the Regional PRISAA held at the University of Batangas last Feb. 5 to 7, 2016.

TNT Champions 2016

January 29, 2016 marked another year of prestige for STI College Balayan in the concluded Tagisan ng Talino (TNT) held at STI Dasmariñas. Representatives in the competition brought home various awards in return to their vigorous effort during the training with their coaches.

Tagisan ng Talino is an annual academic competition where students exhibit exemplary knowledge, skills and attitude in various competitions.

photos by: Maribini Rene V. Destreza

PRISAA Pride 2015

by: Maribini Rene V. Destreza

Regional Skills Champion 2015

STI students once again proved their knowledge and skills in the concluded Regional Skills competition on July 30, 2015 held in Lucena City.

Khimberly M. Obrador bagged the gold medal in Web Design competion and Kier Tenorio took the silver in IT Software Solutions for business. They are both 4th year BSIT students. Their coaches Mr. Norman R. Caraig and Mrs. Maria Richelle Q. Abiad commended on their hard work in preparation for the competition.

TESDA’s advocacy on the importance and benefits of tech-voc and their contribution to the development of the country’s economy give way to the implementation of the yearly skills competitions. The competition was held in different regions and the champion for each will represent the region in the upcoming National Skills Competition tentatively scheduled this June
2016.
by:Terranya M. Tiamson

Ready, Set, Lead! SLC 2015

by: Cristian C. Alday

Superseding the Student of the Year (SOY) Award, the STI conducted the first-ever Student Leadership Congress held STI Academic Center – ORCA, last May 20-22, 2015 with the aim, “Nurturing students to become competent and responsible members of society and inspiring to become change-agents in their respective school community”. The event was participated by selected student leaders coming from all STI campuses nationwide and was headed by the different professional instructors, executives, and campus administrators. Cristian C. Alday, a 4th year BSIT student represented STI Balayan in the congress.

The said event was a three-day congress which includes teambuilding activities, seminars and workshops. The purpose of each activity is to build up the leadership sense and ability of every delegate and learn to thrust their selves forward into a bigger role.

Getting Acquainted

The first day was highlighted with the indoctrination of Mr. Elbert de Guzman as he narrated the evolution and history of STI Network of Colleges. It was followed by an eye-opening lecture about 4C’s (Communication, Critical Thinking, Change-adept, and Character) by the assigned facilitators and the day ended with a film showing.

Exploring and Teambuilding

In day two, the delegates visited the Maningning River in Taytay, Rizal toured by the organization “Angat Kabataan”. The group discussed the unsightly condition of the river and how it was transformed to a paradise. After lunch at Café Dozo Japanese Restaurant in Antipolo City, everybody went back to the venue where Ms. Marife Ibarra discussed “Finding the Leader in You”. The topic encompassed the ways on how to enact leadership within oneself. Teambuilding activities followed and the Commitment Night was held after dinner.

The Beginning of the NEWs

During the final day, one of the executives shared inspirational stories. Then, the leaders built their class symbol, sung the class song, and recited the STIer’s Creed all at the same time. Shortly after was the much awaited part of the congress, the awarding of certificate to the delegates and the distribution leadership jackets. 

Indeed, the three-day congress burns and ignites the desire of the STI 21st century young leaders. All the activities enhanced leadership skills and abilities and inspired student leaders beyond expectations.