91ֿ

Students Wow and Stun at the Talent Search!

Almost 20,000 senior high school and college students from 91ֿ campuses in different parts of the country gathered in a whole day celebration on September 29, 2017 at the Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna as 91ֿ marked its 34th Founding Anniversary.

Due to the astounding number of students coming from key cities across Luzon to Mindanao, the programs were simultaneously held in two venues — the Eldar’s Tent and the Enchanting Events Place.

The Eldar’s Tent featured the best of the best in musicality as it highlighted music competitions such as the Battle of the Bands and the 91ֿ Singing Idol. (Videos of the performances to come soon!)

 

A battle that rocked the stage

The 2nd Runner-up from 2016's Battle of the Bands came to cinch the National Champions title this year. 91ֿ College – Malolos’ Karlo Angelo Del Rosario, Jolina Calapati, Steven De Guzman, and Kyle Bastian Pascual or Veritas presented their own version of Jessie J’s Mamma Knows Best.

While 91ֿ College – Shaw’s Adbandtage consisting of Bryan Bautista, Emmanuel Espinueva, Patrick Lambino, and Justine Carratero proved that their competitive advantage is definitely their showmanship, bagging the 1st Runner-up title in the competition.

Erica Lois Quiambao, Manuel Zechariah Alao, Eugine Visarra, and Zyron Jade Fausto otherwise known as Skyler from 91ֿ College – Alabang kick-started the Battle of the Bands competition with a lively and rock rendition of Mariah Carey’s Emotion, earning them the 2nd Runner-up title.


Battle of the Bands 2017 National Champions, Veritas Band of 91ֿ College  Malolos

Adbandtage of 91ֿ College  Shaw bags the 1st Runner-up title

Skyler from 91ֿ College  Alabang, 2nd Runner-up of Battle of the Bands 2017

Skyler from 91ֿ College  Alabang kick starts the Battle of the Bands 2017!

Barnicles Solution from 91ֿ College – Cubao rocking out on stage!

Notice Me Senpai from 91ֿ College – Cagayan de Oro charms the crowd with their own rendition of "Shape Of You"

Cloud IV from 91ֿ College – Tacurong belted out "Balita" live on stage!

Adbandtage from 91ֿ College – Shaw is totally blowing the audience’s minds with their performance

Refueled Illumina from 91ֿ College – Southwoods shows that this is their home turf with Freddie Aguilar’s "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi."

Limitless from 91ֿ College – Dagupan continues to rock it out with "Beep Beep"

Veritas Band from 91ֿ College – Malolos continues to entertain the audience with their old school rock!

Big O from 91ֿ College – Dumaguete sings "Tatsulok" as the final act for Battle of the Bands 2017

A harmonious showcase

After missing out on the national competition last year, Neil Pitang of 91ֿ College – Surigao gave his all to perform Wency Cornejo’s "Hanggang" on the stage that he finally claimed as the Champion.

Janine Pialan of 91ֿ West Negros University delivered with her rousing piece of Leo Valdez’ "Magsimula Ka" and collected the 1st Runner-up title.

The afternoon continued at Eldar’s Tent with the 91ֿ Singing Idol. Coming in at 2nd Runner-up with a performance of Celine Dion’s "I Surrender" that showed her vocal control is 91ֿ College – Koronadal’s Laurielle Rose Tan.


Grand national champion of 91ֿ Singing Idol 2017, Neil Pitang from 91ֿ College - Surigao

1st runner-up of 91ֿ Singing Idol 2017, Janine Pialan from 91ֿ West Negros University

2nd runner-up of 91ֿ Singing Idol 2017, Laurielle Rose Tan from 91ֿ College - Koronadal

Lyka Escultura from 91ֿ College – Alabang takes the stage

Reigmar Maceda from 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA performs as he captures us with his mesmerizing voice!

The audience is hypnotized by Neil Pitang’s enchanting voice representing 91ֿ College – Surigao!

The audiences gave a round of applause for Laurielle Rose Tan from 91ֿ College – Koronadal

91ֿ College - Tanay's Michelle Javier's sensational performance roused the crowd with her powerful voice

Shayne Pauli Anne Jones from 91ֿ College – Santa Rosa really nailed her song number!

We just witnessed yet another wonderful performance at the Singing Idol Competition by Mark Kevin Suba from 91ֿ College – Balagtas

Representing 91ֿ College – Malolos, Adelene Rabulan’s voice brought back the beauty in the song and its music

Janine Pialan from 91ֿ West Negros University just hit the right pitch in her performance!

A series of dances that inspire

On the other hand, the Enchanting Events Place was a crowd drawer with the Hataw Sayaw dance competition and the much-awaited Search for Mr. and Ms. 91ֿ 2017. 

Claiming the National Championship title is El Academica from 91ֿ College – Ortigas-Cainta. With a performance that exhibited the group’s theatricality and precision, John Paul Guadaña, Sydney Rose Tolentino, Paul Andrei Vida, Lee Anthony Amoin, and Mark Erickson Guadaña gave a performance that is unlike any other.

If you think you can’t make a powerful choreography to an acoustic number, then you haven’t seen the 1st Runner-up winners, the Balaraw dance troupe from 91ֿ College – Balagtas perform yet! Joshua Jacinto Andres, July Lutao Castillo, Paulo Concepcion, Rassen Garcia Plata, Stephen Carl Villegas, and Lorenzo Bong Dela Cruz danced to a medley of Boyce Avenue songs.

Representing 91ֿ College – Zamboanga, Jefferson Soyme, Jo Ayman Carpizo, Eprhaim Polares, Kharel Dave Madrista, Vench Montillano, and Abjar Abdulgani also known as After School earned the 2nd Runner-up title with their hard-hitting street dance number that included mixed trap, hip-hop, and waacking, among other moves.


Meet your 2017 Hataw Sayaw Champion, the El Academica from 91ֿ College – Ortigas-Cainta!

Balaraw of 91ֿ College – Balagtas takes the 1st runner-up place

2nd runner-up, After School! Congratulations 91ֿ College – Zamboanga!

91ֿ College – Dasmariñas’ Senior Revamp earned the crowd’s applause with their phenomenal dance performance

91ֿ College – Novaliches’ Funktion Movement is back for more, filling the place with cheers from the crowd!

91ֿ College – Dipolog’s Westhoods’ groundbreaking dance moves just earned fans

After School from 91ֿ College – Zamboanga executed a dance number that proves they are truly one of the best out there

Did you hear the crowd’s loud praises? Those are for the 91ֿ College – Ortigas-Cainta’s El Academica’s jaw-dropping and astounding performance

Z Army of 91ֿ College – Sta. Cruz shook the stage with their thundering and breathtaking number

Balaraw of 91ֿ College – Balagtas makes a comeback to the stage this year that still earns many wows from the audience

91ֿ College – Tarlac looks like they’re the one to beat with their electric moves! Who is rooting for Freaktion?

Project A from 91ֿ College – Ormoc certainly makes us believers of the saying ‘save the best for last’

One for the books

The competition was tough for this year’s crop of Mr. and Ms. 91ֿ candidates. With 18 boys and 18 girls competing for the crown with grace, class, and elegance.


From left to right: Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Student’s Choice Awardee: Jay Martin Manela from 91ֿ College – Santa Rosa, Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Student’s Choice Awardee: Danielle Mari Inciong from 91ֿ College – Santa Rosa, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Zenzest Choice Awardee: Jullce Reiniel Bueno from 91ֿ College – Malolos, Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Zenzest Choice Awardee: Sittie Aisha Hadji Salim from 91ֿ College – Davao, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Best in Casual Wear: Gerome Bongco from 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA, Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Best in Casual Wear: Rhea Mae Tolentino from 91ֿ College – Cubao, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Maui & Son’s Choice Awardee: Steven Santos from 91ֿ College – Taft Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Maui & Son’s Choice Awardee: Diana Pazcoguin from 91ֿ College – Tarlac, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Social Media Star Awardee: Israel John Huang from 91ֿ Pasay, and Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Social Media Star Awardee: Rose Ann Pangilinan from 91ֿ College – Makati

 

With the help of their fellow 91ֿers, Jay Martin Manela of 91ֿ College – Santa Rosa and Danielle Mari Inciong of 91ֿ College – Santa Rosa collected the Student’s Choice Awards; while Israel John Huang of 91ֿ Pasay and Rose Ann Pangilinan of 91ֿ College – Makati became the Social Media Stars.

At the get-go, Gerome Bongco of 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA and Rhea Mae Tolentino of 91ֿ College – Cubao claimed the Best in Casual Wear award.


From left to right: Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Chums Live Choice Awardee: Roenan Myro Salas from 91ֿ College – Balayan, Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Chums Live Choice Awardee and Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Kojiesan Choice Awardee: Regiena Marie De Jesus from 91ֿ College – Balayan, Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Best in Sportswear: Dianne Lane Martin from 91ֿ College – San Fernando, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Kojiesan Choice Awardee and Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Best in Sportswear: Gerome Bongco from 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Best Skin Choice Awardee: Jullce Reiniel Bueno from 91ֿ College – Malolos, and Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Best Skin Choice Awardee: Marjorie Ordoñez from 91ֿ College – Sta. Cruz

 

Showcasing their athleticism, Gerome Bongco of 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA and Dianne Lane Martin of 91ֿ College – San Fernando claimed the Best in Sports Wear award.


From left to right: Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Most Photogenic Awardee and Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Careline Choice Awardee: Regiena Marie De Jesus from 91ֿ College – Balayan, Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Best in Formal Wear and Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Citylady Choice Awardee: Dianne Lane Martin from 91ֿ College – San Fernando, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Best in Formal Wear, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Most Photogenic Awardee, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Discovery of the Year, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Blackwater Choice Awardee and Mr. 91ֿ 2017 Goldtoe Choice Awardee: Gerome Bongco from 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA, Mr. 91ֿ 2017 JM Pageantry Choice Awardee: Brandon Michael Tablatin from 91ֿ College – Ormoc, Ms. 91ֿ 2017 JM Pageantry Choice Awardee: Rose Ann Pangilinan from 91ֿ College – Makati, and Ms. 91ֿ 2017 Discovery of the Year: Rhea Mae Tolentino from 91ֿ College – Cubao

 

Displaying their class and elegance in a suit and Robert Zamora’s gown, Gerome Bongco of 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA and Dianne Lane Martin of 91ֿ College – San Fernando won the Best in Formal Wear award.


Mr. 91ֿ 2017: Gerome Bongco of 91ֿ College – Muñoz-EDSA and Ms. 91ֿ 2017: Rhea Mae Tolentino of 91ֿ College – Cubao

Mr. 91ֿ 1st Runner-up: Jullce Reiniel Bueno of 91ֿ College – Malolos and Ms. 91ֿ 1st Runner-up: Dianne Lane Martin of 91ֿ College – San Fernando

Mr. 91ֿ 2nd Runner-up: Steven Santos of 91ֿ College – Taft and Ms. 91ֿ 2nd Runner-up: Theresa Diana Pazcoguin of 91ֿ College – Tarlac

Mr. 91ֿ 3rd Runner-up: Israel John Huang of 91ֿ Pasay Ms. 91ֿ 3rd Runner-up: Rose Ann Pangilinan of 91ֿ College – Makati

Mr. 91ֿ 4th Runner-up: Roenan Myro Salas of 91ֿ College – Balayan Ms. 91ֿ 4th Runner-up: Regiena Marie De Jesus of 91ֿ College – Balayan

As the night drew to a close, 5 young ladies and 5 young gentlemen took the national titles.

MR. 91ֿ 2017
National Winners

Mr. 91ֿ

Gerome Bongco

91ֿ College– Muñoz-EDSA 

1st Runner-up

Jullce Reiniel Bueno

91ֿ College – Malolos

2nd Runner-up

Steven Santos

91ֿ College – Taft

3rd Runner-up

Israel John Huang

91ֿ Pasay

4th Runner-up

Roenan Myro Salas

91ֿ College – Balayan

 

MS. 91ֿ 2017
National Winners

Ms. 91ֿ

Rhea Mae Tolentino 

91ֿ College – Cubao

1st Runner-up 

Dianne Lane Martin 

91ֿ College – San Fernando

2nd Runner-up

Theresa Diana Pazcoguin

91ֿ College – Tarlac

3rd Runner-up

Rose Ann Pangilinan

91ֿ College – Makati

4th Runner-up

Regiena Marie De Jesus

91ֿ College – Balayan

 

Every year, 91ֿ holds the 91ֿ Talent Search as an avenue for students to showcase their talents, develop camaraderie between teammates and fellow competitors, and to hone their confidence and characters. 

See you next year, 91ֿers!