The Department of Education (DepEd) Toledo City Division’s Technical Drafting-Auto-Computer Aided Design (Auto-CAD) and BidyoKasiya representatives placed first in their respective categories during the recently concluded Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT) on April 2-5, 2025, at Talisay City, Cebu.
Katrina Aguanta of Toledo National Vocational School topped the Technical Drafting-Auto-CAD category of the Technolympics event, while Angel Faith Sebial of Luray II National High School (LIINHS) bagged first place in the BidyoKasiya category of the Read-A-Thon in Filipino event.
Both Aguanta and Sebial were only the two who will advance in the 2025 National Festival of Talents (NFOT), tentatively scheduled on May 19-23 in Ilocos Sur. They will represent DepEd Region VII.
Meanwhile, DepEd Toledo City also bagged other wins in 2025 RFOT: a second place win in Pintahusay category represented by Jonariel John Taveros of Poog Elementary School; third place win in Likhawitan category represented by Mea Kylla Piala and Sheldon Carmelotes of Bato National High School; three fourth place wins in PopDev Quizbee represented by Leniel Mae C. Barcenas of LIINHS, Story Retelling represented by Mariella Nandie Esquillo of De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College (DLSASMC), and Story Resolution Challenge represented by Sofia Blair Suficiencia of (DLSASMC).
Loida Allego, Education Program Supervisor in MAPEH and division focal person of the festival of talents, said, “These accomplishments are a testament to the unwavering support of our beloved schools division and the local government unit of Toledo City. Their generous backing has ensured that we were well-prepared and ready to excel in this prestigious event.”
Allego also thanked the relentless efforts of the coaches and trainers for the enhancement sessions they conducted in preparation for this year’s RFOT.
DepEd’s Festival of Talents is an annual event where students from different public and private schools showcase their skills in academics, arts, and other extracurricular activities.

🖋️Niel Fujil B. Eguna
Teacher I – Minolos ES