15th NYC in Cagayan de Oro

The crowd might have lessened but the enthusiasm of the STIers from Northern Mindanao were just the same as the ones from Southern Mindanao. Going to Cagayan de Oro for me always gives me a relaxed atmosphere specially because the host school is a veteran group of STIers who are very hospitable and helpful. To make a long story short, they make sure that your queries, concerns are addressed.

One fun thing was when STI College Cagayan de Oro's School Administrator Colbert Rabaya welcomed the seven STI schools participating in the convention. He mentioned the nicknames of the cities where they come from. From the City of Promise, STI Ozamiz. From the Forrest City STI Malaybalay, from the Mountain City STI Pagadian, from the City of Golden Harvest,STI Valencia, from the city of Orchids STI Dipolog, from the city of water falls STI Iligan and from the City of Golden Friendship STI College Cagayan de Oro. This welcome perked up the crowd. As usual additional remarks came from yours truly.

Today's NYC is a homecoming for Romy de Villa who last took the stage in Kalibo. Before the convention we talked about possible plans of Globe and how they can partner with STI and the programs that we can do with that. The talk actually got me excited and am happy to partner with Globe. He went on with his usual talk that was also widely received by the students of STI.

Veteran Speakers Pido Aguilar and Ricky Bunag as usual wowed the crowd again with their usual witty remarks and antics. Pido's actions after each influential element was a hit and his song was widely received by the STI students. On the other hand, Ricky's antics on every tip he gave was greatly received and almost everyone was laughing.

This time around we had a new celebrity who joined our team - Eduard Duallo. Eduard is a commercial model and is one of the group members of the SOP Boys that regularly perform in the weekly show SOP from the Kapuso network. Just like that the female students immediately trooped to the foot of the stage to get a closer glimpse on this 21 year handsome artist. Too bad when he was near me he looked ordinary. After the show, a welcome dinner once again at our favorite restaurant - Panagatan.