From Mic Drops to Confetti Flops: Stiers Talent on top!

Writer: Patricia Francisco, Telegrafico

Researcher: Ma. Elvira Angoluan, Telegrafico On September 12, 2025, students, instructors, and supporters gathered at the STI Gymnasium for the much-anticipated Talent Search. Half-excited and half-afraid of losing their voices before the evening was finished, the audience was humming with excitement.

Here’s the thing: not only did the crowd watch the Battle of the Bands burst on stage, but they also felt every beat pulsing through their bodies. The audience roared even more when the Hataw Sayaw dancers took the stage, with some cheering, some whistling, and perhaps a few dreaming they could dance so smoothly too. Then came the beautiful voices of the Singing Idol contestants who wowed the audience. The crowd was undoubtedly emotionally destroyed—in the nicest manner possible, as every high note elicited cheers. And, of course, soon afterward, the contestants for Mr. and Ms. STI arrived and immediately transformed the gymnasium into a runway for fashion. Possessing confidence? Check! Having charisma? Double check! It truly sounded like a concert of crowds, with the audience clapping, gasping, and yelling names.

By the time the awarding ceremony came around, the audience was running purely on adrenaline rush. Each winner announced sent waves of cheers across the gym, as though everyone’s favorite team had just scored in the finals. For the audience, Talent Search 2025–2026 wasn’t just a contest—it was a rollercoaster of music, dance, beauty, and pride.

Every clap, whistle, and scream was proof that the audience wasn’t just watching; they were part of the show. And when the lights finally went out, the audience left with sore throats, tired hands, but memories worth bragging about for a lifetime.