Over 22,000 STI students nationwide gathered for the grand return of the STI Talent Search recently held at the Enchanted Kingdom. The event serves as a platform for STI students to be empowered in showcasing their talents beyond their academic pursuits. 

These learners came to watch and cheer as their schoolmates and peers competed in four exciting competitions: Singing Idol (solo singing competition), Battle of the Bands (band competition), Hataw Sayaw (dance competition), and the much-anticipated Search for Mr. and Ms. STI 2023 pageant. 

Donalynne May Soriano from STI College Calamba was named the STI Singing Idol National Champion with her rendition of the classic Filipino ballad “Bituing Walang Ningning,” while the band Haley from Novaliches emerged as the Battle of the Bands National Champions with their rock arrangement of the popular hit song “Unholy.”

With their electrifying dance number, Project Atmos from STI College Ormoc was declared the Hataw Sayaw National Champions. And finally, the search for the next Mr. and Ms. STI 2023 concluded with Harjit Chohan from Caloocan and Kimberly Tinoy from College San Pablo taking home the crowns. 

“Competitions like the STI Talent Search are an opportunity for us students to show our talents, gain exposure, and discover our individual characters. The confidence of each competitor also becomes more enhanced throughout the process of preparation and different stages of the competition,” said Maureen Freyja Melgazo, a member of Project Atmos and a BS Tourism Management student.

The STI Talent Search is just one of the student programs lined up for the academic year, designed to hone students' talents and help them reach their full potential. The Second Semester will feature events such as the National Youth Convention (NYC), a youth convention that spans over a decade where thousands of STI students nationwide expand their knowledge in their chosen fields straight from industry professionals.