IRIGA CITY ---- Students of the high school department of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP) have dominated the 2009 Student Technologists and Entrepreneur of the Philippines (STEP) division competitions held Sept. 16-17 at the Zeferino Arroyo High School here.
Six UNEP contestants bag nine awards during the Division of City Schools' STEP skills development and competition participated by private and public schools that had for its theme, "Upgrading Skills, Improving Lives."
UNEP President Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda named the UNEP STEP winners as follow: Patrick Allan V. Peralta, who garned the Mr. STEP 2009, Best in Filipiniana Attire, and Best in Summer Wear awards; Nikki Charmaine B. Alfelor, who won as Ms. STEP 2009 and Best in Filipiniana Attire awards; Christopher Jean N. Manlapaz, 1st Place Electronic Poster Making; Ma. Angelica M. Sergio,2nd Place Electronic Spread Sheet; Nikki Charmaine B. Alfelor, 2nd Place Facial Make-Up and Hair Trimming; and Maria Jela m. Moran, 3rd Place Skirting and Table Setting, Napkin Folding and Flower Arrangement.
Moraleda said the recent outstanding performances of the students in the STEP contests only show that UNEP's consistent tradition of excellence in academic and non-academic activities are concrete proofs that the university is indeed the Home of Global Achievers.
She also commended UNEP High School Principal Maria P. Dela Vega, Edith O. Martinez (Makabayan coordinator) and the coaches of the winning contestants for a job well done. The coaches include: Marivic S. Breboneria; Juvy A. Calabines;Roger L. Nierva;Gina B. Uvero; Hyan C. Nacario;and Niño Roger N. Dacara.
The STEP is the official co-curricular organization of the Department
of Education (DepEd) in the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). It aims to provide pupils and students with practical experiences, technical know-how, and opportunities s in home economics, agricultural technology, industrial arts, entrepreneurship and ICT integration while developing their leadership abilities and personal skills, and building wholesome character to
strengthen national competitiveness and productivity.