21st STI NYC in Metro Manila through the eyes of STIers

Day 5: STI NYC in Metro Manila

STIers take a minute to take photos at the big photo wall outside the Aliw Theatre

The STI Hataw Sayaw 2016 Champions, the Balaraw Dance Group from STI College Balagtas show their wares as they interpret the Invocation Hymn

The STI Education Services Group Vice- President of Academics, LLoyd C. Bautista welcomes STI delegates attending the convention.

IdeaSpace Goldy Yancha talks about the Innovator's character and encourages STIers to become Innovators

John Paul "JP" Sibug of Microsoft talks about the partnership of his company and STI. At the same time he talks about four pillars of Innovation in Microsoft

Speaking last among 16 speakers in the Metro Manila week-long NYC, STI Education Services Group's Senior School Administrator, Stanley Dimain gives students tips on how to become an Innovator.

Day 4 - 21st STI NYC Metro Manila

STIers pose with the #iWillLead Innovation sign at the Aliw Theatre

STIer's similarly take a pose at the Star Theatre for the Travel and Hospitality Management Convention

The Stage Group of STI College Global City open the Aliw Theatre convention with their interpretation of "the Prayer"

STI Idol 2016 2nd Runner-up Celirose Torrente of STI College Global City sings "the Prayer" for the Invocation hymn at the Star Theatre

STI Education Services Group Vice-President for Communications, Mr. Elbert L. de Guzman welcomes all delegates of the NYC at the Aliw Theatre

STI Education Services Group Assistant Vice-President for Research Ms. Aisa Hipolito welcomes delegates at the Star Theatre

Frontlearners Corp Founder and CEO Maria Elaine Velez talks about her various experiences as a customized E-School Solution provider

Timefree Innovations CEO Mr. Chino Atilano talks about how he came from a small town in Tawi-Tawi and how he made it big by constantly Innovating.

ConsultAsia Managing Director, Ms. Tinette Cortes opens the NYC at the Star Theatre by sharing what is character all about to Tourism, Travel and HRM students

The Voice-Master Pocholo Gonzales wows the crowd with voice impersonations and advices

Celebrity Speaker Michael Angelo Lobrin brings his brand of excitement to the NYC by talking to the STIers at the Star Theatre

Dr. Ricky Bunag once again shares his various innovations that he incorporated in his life and work

Capping the Travel and Hospitality Management NYC is Joey Ayala's one of a kind presentation and the songs that he shared

The Stage Group ends the show with their very energetic Intermission number

Day 3 - STI NYC in Metro Manila

The STI College Caloocan Chorale Society sing the Prayer of St. Francis during the singing of the Invocation Hymn at the Aliw Theatre

The Stage Group of STI College Global City simultaneously perform the Invocation Hymn at the Star Theatre

STI Education Services Group Vice-President of Communications, Mr. Elbert L. de Guzman welcomes the Business Management delegates at the Aliw Theatre

STI Education Services Group Senior School Administrator, Ms. Jennifer Morales - Manarang welcomes the Travel and Hospitality Management delegates at the Star Theatre.

Bro. Velden Lim returns to the Metro Manila NYC to give Business Management tips on how to become Innovative

Ms. Tinette Cortes was the talk of the town, imagine talking to Travel and Hospitality Management students about their industry and then shifting to Business talk with the Business Management students in the afternoon. Truly an NYC record.

For the first time, STIers heard the one of a kind style of Michael Angelo Lobrin that gained lots of praises from STIers

Despite his busy schedule, Arun Gogna dropped by to give Business Management students an advice or two on how to rise and become an innovator. 

Joey Ayala sings his heart out then explains his innovations in the Music industry

STI 15th NYC in Metro Manila

They came in droves. 18,000 STIers braved the Metro Manila traffic as the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City became the Mecca of STI faithfuls who witnessed the STI 15th National Youth Convention. Forty STI Colleges from Metro Manila and nearby environs were at hand to witness this spectacular roadshow presentation that featured a bounty of things to learn.

As mentioned over and over again, this is STI's claim to fame, STI is the only school that conducts a nationwide convention for its students. This convention is also a testimony of how STI has grown in the past years. The influx of students that flocked the SMX Convention Center is simply something that no other school in the Philippines can match. So lets just brand these two days STI DAYS!

The Convention included a powerhouse cast of veteran speakers and guests. First to present were members of the Globe Labs team from the Telecommunications industry Globe. Greg Igaya and Sherwin Sowy took turns to give their side on how Globe Labs , an innovation driven group, can shape their future. At the same time, their various takes on innovation showed that Globe Telecom is really in a look out for that technological breakthrough that Filipinos might discover. Who knows, STI Students might be the ones who can do that.

Veteran inspirational and motivational speaker Pido Aguilar took the second topic with much gusto. His take on how STI students can become influential is one for the books. Summarizing it into three important components his Give, Receive and Spread speech gave STI students a better perspective on how they can become modern day heroes. His song Bayani Ka is still playing over my head as I write this blog. Finally, Internationally acclaimed speaker Dennis Evangelista anchored the convention with his zany antics and one of a kind take on how STI students can be hired. The life of Mr Evangelista is a living testament that we can all succeed if we want to. I believe that a lot of STIers will be talking about him for a long long time.

Providing entertainment were the 2009 STI Talent search champions. 2009 STI Idol Grand Champion Charmaine Nodado of STI College Las Piñas left the crowd in awe with her one of a kind rendition of "My Redeemer lives!" I kept reminding everyone that it was an invocation Hymn but the crowd still clapped after she sang. My back up dancers are the Katz Republic, the 2009 Grand National Champion, who also gave one intermission number. Providing additional entertainment are three good looking commercial model artists - Neil Coleta, JR De Guzman and Enz Guazon. The crowd really loved their performance. This one is now finished and I hope that next year we can top it again.