Student Achievements

Student Achievements

Thomasian students have been known to be achievers in different realms, whether in academics, in cultural pursuits, in sports activities, or in research and innovation. This page showcases those achievements by the students of the University of Santo Tomas.

Academics
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Arts and Culture
Distinction & CompetitionName/s

Grand Prize, Composition Competition

15th Busan International Choral Festival and Competition (2019 – Oct. 19)

AGPASA, Mark Rainiel
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Research and Innovation
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackhathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Sports
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackhathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Computer Programming / App Development
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackhathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Cooking
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Silver Award

Under 25 Individual Lamb Category

Hong Kong International Culinary Classics 2017

John Edward Mendoza

BSc Hotel and Restaurant Management

2017 – May 11
Bronze Award

Under 25 Individual Lamb Category

Hong Kong International Culinary Classics 2017

Kamille Cate

BSc Hotel and Restaurant Management

2017 – May 11
Champion

Ham, Sauces, and Garnishing Category

QC Na! Kulinarya, Turismo, Talento, Atbp.

John Sonza

Jan Reitchelle Anatacio

4th-yr BS Hotel and Restaurant Management

2015 – October 2
Bronze Medal

2015 Philippine Culinary Cup

Wedding Cakes Contest

Monique T. Siguenza

BS Hotel and Restaurant Management

2015 – August 31
Construction / Design Contests
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Best in Load Prediction5th Junior Philippine Civil Engineers – Lungsod ng Maynila Bridge Building CompetitionBS Civil Engineering Team2015 – August 23
Dancing (e.g. Cheerdancing)
DistinctionContestName/sDate

1st Runner-Up

Champion, Group Stunts Category

UAAP Season 78 Cheerdance CompetitionSalinggawi Dance Troupe2015 – October 3
Digital Video Making
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
1st Place

Digital Video-Making Contest

2016 PAN and Philippine Society of Nutritionist-Dietitians (PSND) Joint Convention

Philippine Association of Nutrition – Omega Chapter2016 – July 7
Entrepreneurship
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionUniversity of the Philippines Junior Finance Association (UPJFA) Venture 2015

Paula Patrice M. Dela Cruz

Keith Elgin E. Caasi

Rio E. Abrenica

4th-year BSBA major in Marketing Management

2015 – August 8
Fashion / Beauty Contests
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Champion

Philippine Travel Mart

Patimpalak ng Kasuotang Filipino

Paolo Santos2015 – September 5
Quiz Bees
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Champion

Grand Academic Summit Quiz Bee

National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – National Capital Region and Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co.

Francis Matthew N. Obligacion

Raena Maxine M. Panganiban

2019 – February 3
Champion

30th Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers National Quiz Show

Far Eastern University – Institute of Technology

Julie D. Yu

Wesley M. Navarro

Alyana P. Arceo

Rudolph John R. Renolla

Reynan Rodney C. Dominguez

2017 – February 18
Champion

4th San Beda College Pre-Med Quiz Bee

San Beda College – Manila, Philippines

Robert Dominic Gonzales (BS Pharmacy)

Simon Miguel Lopez & Hajime Nakaegawa (BS Biochemistry)

2017 – January 31
Champion

25th Library and Information Science Wizard

University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City

Pauline B. Espiritu

Apolonio M. Patron

2016 – November 14
Champion35th PAMET-PASMETH Quiz Bee

Neill Steven C. Cachuela

Shaira Rae Y. Billena

Joshua M. Galvez

Carissa June P. Ferreras

2016 – September 15
2nd Place

SquEEEze’s 19th Annual National Intercollegiate Electrical and Electronics Engineering Quiz Show

UP Diliman, Quezon City

Zedisto Vivo Jr.

Reymond Serafica

Hans Brian Go

John Maverick Bade

2016 – January 29-30
3rd Place

SquEEEze’s 19th Annual National Intercollegiate Electrical and Electronics Engineering Quiz Show

UP Diliman, Quezon City

Joshua Borromeo

John Paolo Tuazon

Anna Carmela de Castro

Ivan Trujillo

2016 – January 29-30
2nd Place

2016 Inter-School Quiz Contest

29th Psychological Association of the Philippines Junior Affiliates Annual Convention

Rency Mae Silvestre

Ma. Corazon Divina Ortiz

Emman Rumbaoa

2016 – January 22
1st Runner-UpPASMETH Quiz Bee

Rachel Joy Cabantog

Sushmita Mae Rose Contreras

Obciana

Francisco Pua III

2015 – September 17
ChampionPhilippine Travel Mart Tourism Quiz BeeCamille de Guzman2015 – September 5
Research Poster Exhibit / Presentation
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
Best Oral Presenter1st San Beda University Research Colloquium on Physical EducationBACHMANN, Ma. Sabine F.2018 – March 7
Best Oral Presentation

2017 Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference (PACCON)

Bangkok, Thailand

ABELARDO, Cheynne Louise G.; CEREZO, Kevin Chad M.; and PALICPIC, Coleen M.

Adviser: Engr. Florencio delos Reyes

2017 – February 2 & 3
ChampionNational Computer Research and Engineering Symposium 2017OCAMPO, John Paul Franklyn E.; DIZON, John Angelo T.; REYES, Clarence Vincent I.; CAPITULO, Jon Joseph C.; TAPANG, Juncarl Kevin T.
Adviser: Mr. Siegfred V. Prado, MSEE
2017 – January 20
Best Poster AwardFirst Philippine Freshwater Biodiversity Symposium

CARASCAL, Mark; DEL ROSARIO, Mario Jose G.; HUYOP, Fahrul Zaman; NOTARTE, Kin Israel; YAGUCHI, Takashi

Adviser: Prof. Thomas Edison G. dela Cruz, Dr. rer. nat.

2016 – June 7-10
3rd Best Poster AwardFirst Philippine Freshwater Biodiversity Symposium

CODINIERA, Jan Kerwin; FRANCO, Juan Miguel L.; GAMBALAN, Van; MARANAN, JC

Adviser: Asst. Prof. Sonia Javier

2016 – June 7-10
Hotel Management
DistinctionContestName/sDate
1st Place

Virtual Business Hotel Competition

International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), Collegiate DECA, and Knowledge Matters

Miguel Angelo Eñano2015 – December
Case Studies / Case Competitions
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionASEAN Sustainability Accounting and Business Student Competition 2018

Vincent E. Egalloy

Jett T. Gregorio

Julia Dominique Ireneo

Franchesca Allyza F. Tan

2018 – December 6
3rd PlaceAnnual PwC Mergers and Acquisitions Challenge

Krizia Louise Aguilar

Karen Anne Inguengan

Kreas Antonette Cagaoan

Daniel Antonio

2018 – December 4
2nd Runner-Up9th National Investment Research Challenge

Jose Luis D.R. Afulugencia

Angelika S. Bondoc

Aleeza Mei B. Marcelino

Ma. Francesca D. Radojevic

Lourdes Francesca D. Revadillo

2017 – February 16
ChampionThe 4th Audit Case Tournament: A Series of Unfortunate Cases

Ray Jay Dizon

Cara Janela Lorenzo

Marc Leuvill Villaverde

2017 – January 14-15
ChampionSyntax: The 1st KPMG Tax Case Competition

Jean Mae Lotardo

Ynez Paula Navata

Myra Andrea Olalia

2015 – December 13-15
Choral Recitation
DistinctionContestName/sDate

1st Runner-Up

Sabayang Pagbigkas Category

Gardenia “G Best” Award

UP Speca Speech CupSinagtala, in cooperation with Tinig Tomasino2017 – February 18

2nd Place

Most Creative Costume

Sigabo 2016
Senior High School Choral Recitation Group2016 – October 22
Musical Presentations
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionNational Intersecondary Schools Choral Singing Competition 2018
Senior High School Virtuoso Musical Group2018 – December 15

 

Speeches / Oral Interpretations
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionNational Intersecondary Schools Choral Singing Competition 2018
Senior High School Virtuoso Musical Group2018 – December 15
Fencing
    
Gold MedalBrunei Open Fencing Championship

Maylene Pailma

(AB Legal Management; UST Lady Fencers)

2017 – January 11

Thomasian students have been known to be achievers in different realms, whether in academics, in cultural pursuits, in sports activities, or in research and innovation. This page showcases those achievements by the students of the University of Santo Tomas.

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Academics
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Arts and Culture
Distinction & CompetitionName/s

Grand Prize, Composition Competition

15th Busan International Choral Festival and Competition (2019 – Oct. 19)

AGPASA, Mark Rainiel
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Research and Innovation
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackhathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Sports
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackhathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Computer Programming / App Development
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
2nd Runner-Up

IBM Philippines –

DevCon Philippines Hackhathon

“Hack-a-Superpower”

ABONADOR, Joanouh Nathaniel

(3rd-yr., BS Information Systems)

MORENO, Tricia Jasmine

(2nd-yr. BS Computer Science)

2016 – April 6
1st PrizePhilippine Programming Challenge 2015

Manrick Capotolan

John Chester Martinez

Joshua Francis Roman

Rochelle Marie Ciriaco

Kyle Anthony Martin

Darlo Miguel Ilagan

Jann Skyler Teng

Frances Anne Barroga

Julian Allen Valondo

Gabriel Angelo Sandoval
2016 – January 16
Cooking
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Silver Award

Under 25 Individual Lamb Category

Hong Kong International Culinary Classics 2017

John Edward Mendoza

BSc Hotel and Restaurant Management

2017 – May 11
Bronze Award

Under 25 Individual Lamb Category

Hong Kong International Culinary Classics 2017

Kamille Cate

BSc Hotel and Restaurant Management

2017 – May 11
Champion

Ham, Sauces, and Garnishing Category

QC Na! Kulinarya, Turismo, Talento, Atbp.

John Sonza

Jan Reitchelle Anatacio

4th-yr BS Hotel and Restaurant Management

2015 – October 2
Bronze Medal

2015 Philippine Culinary Cup

Wedding Cakes Contest

Monique T. Siguenza

BS Hotel and Restaurant Management

2015 – August 31
Construction / Design Contests
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Best in Load Prediction5th Junior Philippine Civil Engineers – Lungsod ng Maynila Bridge Building CompetitionBS Civil Engineering Team2015 – August 23
Dancing (e.g. Cheerdancing)
DistinctionContestName/sDate

1st Runner-Up

Champion, Group Stunts Category

UAAP Season 78 Cheerdance CompetitionSalinggawi Dance Troupe2015 – October 3
Digital Video Making
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
1st Place

Digital Video-Making Contest

2016 PAN and Philippine Society of Nutritionist-Dietitians (PSND) Joint Convention

Philippine Association of Nutrition – Omega Chapter2016 – July 7
Entrepreneurship
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionUniversity of the Philippines Junior Finance Association (UPJFA) Venture 2015

Paula Patrice M. Dela Cruz

Keith Elgin E. Caasi

Rio E. Abrenica

4th-year BSBA major in Marketing Management

2015 – August 8
Fashion / Beauty Contests
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Champion

Philippine Travel Mart

Patimpalak ng Kasuotang Filipino

Paolo Santos2015 – September 5
Quiz Bees
DistinctionContestName/sDate
Champion

Grand Academic Summit Quiz Bee

National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – National Capital Region and Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co.

Francis Matthew N. Obligacion

Raena Maxine M. Panganiban

2019 – February 3
Champion

30th Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers National Quiz Show

Far Eastern University – Institute of Technology

Julie D. Yu

Wesley M. Navarro

Alyana P. Arceo

Rudolph John R. Renolla

Reynan Rodney C. Dominguez

2017 – February 18
Champion

4th San Beda College Pre-Med Quiz Bee

San Beda College – Manila, Philippines

Robert Dominic Gonzales (BS Pharmacy)

Simon Miguel Lopez & Hajime Nakaegawa (BS Biochemistry)

2017 – January 31
Champion

25th Library and Information Science Wizard

University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City

Pauline B. Espiritu

Apolonio M. Patron

2016 – November 14
Champion35th PAMET-PASMETH Quiz Bee

Neill Steven C. Cachuela

Shaira Rae Y. Billena

Joshua M. Galvez

Carissa June P. Ferreras

2016 – September 15
2nd Place

SquEEEze’s 19th Annual National Intercollegiate Electrical and Electronics Engineering Quiz Show

UP Diliman, Quezon City

Zedisto Vivo Jr.

Reymond Serafica

Hans Brian Go

John Maverick Bade

2016 – January 29-30
3rd Place

SquEEEze’s 19th Annual National Intercollegiate Electrical and Electronics Engineering Quiz Show

UP Diliman, Quezon City

Joshua Borromeo

John Paolo Tuazon

Anna Carmela de Castro

Ivan Trujillo

2016 – January 29-30
2nd Place

2016 Inter-School Quiz Contest

29th Psychological Association of the Philippines Junior Affiliates Annual Convention

Rency Mae Silvestre

Ma. Corazon Divina Ortiz

Emman Rumbaoa

2016 – January 22
1st Runner-UpPASMETH Quiz Bee

Rachel Joy Cabantog

Sushmita Mae Rose Contreras

Obciana

Francisco Pua III

2015 – September 17
ChampionPhilippine Travel Mart Tourism Quiz BeeCamille de Guzman2015 – September 5
Research Poster Exhibit / Presentation
DistinctionEvent / CompetitionName/sDate
Best Oral Presenter1st San Beda University Research Colloquium on Physical EducationBACHMANN, Ma. Sabine F.2018 – March 7
Best Oral Presentation

2017 Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference (PACCON)

Bangkok, Thailand

ABELARDO, Cheynne Louise G.; CEREZO, Kevin Chad M.; and PALICPIC, Coleen M.

Adviser: Engr. Florencio delos Reyes

2017 – February 2 & 3
ChampionNational Computer Research and Engineering Symposium 2017OCAMPO, John Paul Franklyn E.; DIZON, John Angelo T.; REYES, Clarence Vincent I.; CAPITULO, Jon Joseph C.; TAPANG, Juncarl Kevin T.
Adviser: Mr. Siegfred V. Prado, MSEE
2017 – January 20
Best Poster AwardFirst Philippine Freshwater Biodiversity Symposium

CARASCAL, Mark; DEL ROSARIO, Mario Jose G.; HUYOP, Fahrul Zaman; NOTARTE, Kin Israel; YAGUCHI, Takashi

Adviser: Prof. Thomas Edison G. dela Cruz, Dr. rer. nat.

2016 – June 7-10
3rd Best Poster AwardFirst Philippine Freshwater Biodiversity Symposium

CODINIERA, Jan Kerwin; FRANCO, Juan Miguel L.; GAMBALAN, Van; MARANAN, JC

Adviser: Asst. Prof. Sonia Javier

2016 – June 7-10
Hotel Management
DistinctionContestName/sDate
1st Place

Virtual Business Hotel Competition

International Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), Collegiate DECA, and Knowledge Matters

Miguel Angelo Eñano2015 – December
Case Studies / Case Competitions
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionASEAN Sustainability Accounting and Business Student Competition 2018

Vincent E. Egalloy

Jett T. Gregorio

Julia Dominique Ireneo

Franchesca Allyza F. Tan

2018 – December 6
3rd PlaceAnnual PwC Mergers and Acquisitions Challenge

Krizia Louise Aguilar

Karen Anne Inguengan

Kreas Antonette Cagaoan

Daniel Antonio

2018 – December 4
2nd Runner-Up9th National Investment Research Challenge

Jose Luis D.R. Afulugencia

Angelika S. Bondoc

Aleeza Mei B. Marcelino

Ma. Francesca D. Radojevic

Lourdes Francesca D. Revadillo

2017 – February 16
ChampionThe 4th Audit Case Tournament: A Series of Unfortunate Cases

Ray Jay Dizon

Cara Janela Lorenzo

Marc Leuvill Villaverde

2017 – January 14-15
ChampionSyntax: The 1st KPMG Tax Case Competition

Jean Mae Lotardo

Ynez Paula Navata

Myra Andrea Olalia

2015 – December 13-15
Choral Recitation
DistinctionContestName/sDate

1st Runner-Up

Sabayang Pagbigkas Category

Gardenia “G Best” Award

UP Speca Speech CupSinagtala, in cooperation with Tinig Tomasino2017 – February 18

2nd Place

Most Creative Costume

Sigabo 2016
Senior High School Choral Recitation Group2016 – October 22
Musical Presentations
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionNational Intersecondary Schools Choral Singing Competition 2018
Senior High School Virtuoso Musical Group2018 – December 15

 

Speeches / Oral Interpretations
DistinctionContestName/sDate
ChampionNational Intersecondary Schools Choral Singing Competition 2018
Senior High School Virtuoso Musical Group2018 – December 15
Fencing
    
Gold MedalBrunei Open Fencing Championship

Maylene Pailma

(AB Legal Management; UST Lady Fencers)

2017 – January 11

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