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By: Queen Alexiz N. Peralta & Rebii Alfonso O. Et

“Music and different hobbies are part of every Filipinos daily lives; they help us express our feelings, especially for students who are busy with their studies. "

Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manaoag hosted competitions to showcase their talents — The Voice of Letran and Talentadong Letranista 2022. It happened on December 2, 2022, in front of the St. Dominic Building.

The auditions were set on the 3rd floor of St. Vicente Liem de La Paz building on November 28–29, 2022. With Miss Nowela Karen Cera and Mr. Joshua Mangonon as the judges, 18 students passed the auditions for the Voice of Letran, while 20 students passed the auditions for Talentadong Letranista.

On the day's event, along with every student preparing picnics on the school quadrangle to watch and enjoy the program, the contestants prepared at the backstage area during opening remarks, wearing attire befitting their performances. For both competitions, there were four judges: Ms. Mae Ann C. Sereno, Mr. Terrence E. Pestin, Mr. Willie Boy Mangonon, and Ms. Nowela Karen Cera.

All the contestants had an outstanding performance, showcasing their different talents and skills. Everyone had a blast, not only the students, but also everyone in the audience, including the visitors, teachers, and staff of Colegio de San Juan de Letran—Manaoag. The audience cheered and felt excitement during every performance.

The students who championed The Voice of Letran for the Elementary Department, Highschool Department, and College Department, respectively: Kenan Lopez, Frances Aura Lim, and Princess Tricia Ibanez. While the students who were deemed worthy of being champions in Talentadong Letranista for the Elementary Department, Highschool Department, and College Department, respectively: Gerbyanne G. Tigno, Irish Gayle Laungayan with Jaydeebrylle Ang, and Rae Lee Ugali along with Justine Roed Tucay.

To enjoy and feel the fun of having friendly competitions now and then, The Voice of Letran and Talentadong Letranista - 2022 assisted students in displaying their many abilities and talents and gave them a day of fun with everyone.