08/09/2025
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Students from the College of Teacher Education (CTE) showcased their creative talents by securing top spots in the annual visual arts contest during CTE Days 2025 on September 5.
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Marife Menor, a member of Team Etheria, won first place in the photography contest.
Menor admitted that the event wasn't her first choice, as she only joined because no one else from her team would.
"It was really a great experience because it was my first and last time joining that contest. Pero nakakalungkot din kasi kahit panalo ako, may halong lungkot dahil wala nang next time," she said.
Menor explained that she focused on her caption to stand out.
"My strategy was to catch the judgesโ attention through my caption, so kahit hindi ganon kaganda yung photo na kuha ko, at least ay maibabawi ko sa pagsusulat ng caption," she said.
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The painting contest was won by Krystel Javier, a Social Science major from the Team of Lireo.
Despite not practicing beforehand, Javier's natural talent led her to victory.
"Before ako sumalang wala talaga akong practice, inihanda ko lang talaga mga gagamitin ko and of course nagdasal po ako manalo man or matalo," she said.
She noted that the small canvas size was a challenge but ultimately managed to complete her vision.
"Nahirapan akong ikasya yung concept, but in the end e nagawa ko namn ng maayos at nairaos naman," she said.
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Ashe Combate, a Bachelor of Elementary Education student from Team Cassiopeia, was crowned champion in Charcoal Rendering.
She described her win as a joyful surprise.
"Happy po syempre maganda sa feeling Hindi ko inaasahan na magchampion ako lalo na nakakapressure kasi iniisip ko magagaling mga kalaban ko pero ang unang iniisip ko lang that time is mag enjoy nalang den," she said.
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Hazel Tuliao, a Math major from the Team of Cassiopeia, took home the top prize in Pencil Drawing on her very first attempt.
"I'm happy, well, anyone would be happy if you participated for the first time and then won," she said.
She highlighted the connection between her major and her artistic hobby.
"Thriving in pencil drawing despite being a math major shows my creativity beyond my primary field. Pursuing an artistic interest like pencil drawing can also enhance your problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and patience, mga katangiang mahalaga sa Math at Arts,โ she said.
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Finally, Derick Amarles, a Social Science major and a member of the Team of Cassiopeia, won the Poster Making contest for the third consecutive time.
"Ako ay natutuwa dahil ikatlong sabak ko na ito sa poster making at ikatlong panalo ko na ito. Masaya ako dahil nagpapatuloy pa rin ako sa larangang ito at magkakaroon ako ng pagkakataong irepresenta muli ang CTED sa intramurals," he said.
Amarles prepared for the poster design competition by practicing diligently and studying every detail, and he expressed pride in representing his team.
"Masaya ako na bilang soksay naipapakita ko ang kahalagahan ng pagiging malikhain sa aking mga gawa. At ito'y hindi lamang sa aking major pero ito'y isang karangalan na tumayo para sa CTED," he said.
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Article by Emmanuel Pascual and Kingsleigh Cristobal
