The tertiary division of Chiang Kai Shek College celebrated its 50th year anniversary on February 24, 2016, through a mini-concert entitled “50 Years of Moving Forward: Inspiration for Excellence.” A landmark event, it brought together almost 300 CKSians to celebrate the legacy of excellence that has marked the past half century. Students, faculty members, school administrators, office personnel, and College alumni connected and reconnected to celebrate as a family at the Benjamin Chua Jr. Gymnasium (Narra Campus), which was converted into a concert hall.

Chiang Kai Shek College, which already is an institution of 76 years, first offered its college degree program in 1965. Over the years, many have walked the halls of CKS College. The goal of the event was to bring together students and alumni to ignite their school spirit as they celebrate as one. The mini-concert is a collaboration among CKS College students, alumni, and administrators. It was directed by Ian Dean Lorenos (BSBA-Management & BSBA Marketing Management, CKS College Batch 2005), with photo coverage by Mark Ryan Alvarez (BSBA-Management, CKS College Batch 2005).

The mini-concert was hosted by Mary Grace Khu (BSBA - Marketing Management, Batch 2015) of Chinoy TV. The pre-show started at 6PM with live performances from the local band Lhazagna, which comprised Chris Rey, Casesar Rey, Ian Bright Chan, and Lhay Asana (BS in Accounting Technology, CKS College Batch 2013). The actual program commenced at 7PM, with the CKS College Lion Dance team and with an audio-visual presentation of video greetings from CKS College students, teaching and non-teaching personnel, and alumni. Chiang Kai Shek College president, Dr. Dory Poa delivered the opening remarks and welcomed everyone to the celebration.

Inspirational performances were rendered by CKS College alumni and students. Among the performers were Mary Grace Khu (BSBA - Marketing Management, CKS College Batch 2015) of Chinoy TV, Kevin Villanueva (BSBA - Management, CKS College Batch 2016) of G-Force, Jimmy Erinje Chung (BSBA – Management, CKS College Batch 2012), Danah Asana (BS in Accountancy, CKS College Batch 2018), Jaymark Roca (BS in Accountancy, CKS College Batch 2018), Peter John Ko (BSBA – Management, CKS College Batch 2015), Jimcen Young (BSBA- Management, CKS College Batch 2017), the CKS College Chinese Dance Troupe, and the CKS College Wushu Team. Mr. Timothy Yap-- Regal films actor, model, and Mr. Chinatown 2014 2nd runner-up, made a special appearance. Also bringing the crowd to their feet  were special celebrity guest performers, Ms. Morissette Amon-- awarded as the New Female Recording Artist of the Year by the 7th PMPC Star Awards for Music and dubbed “The Next Big Diva”, and Mr. Bugoy Cariño-- "Alagwa" and Going Bulilit star and ABS-CBN artist.

Major sponsors of the event were the Chiang Kai Shek College Alumni Association, Asia United Bank, Banco de Oro, and CKSC-FBAS Batch 2000. Other sponsors included CKSCAA President Ms. Margarita Go, CKSCAA Vice President Ms. Joyce Dy, CKSCAA Vice President Ms. Aurora Go, CKS College Board of Trustees Treasurer Mr. Robert Que, Davies Paint, Freego, OWL, Grand Master Sales and Marketing Corporation, Hawk Bags, Asian Shipping Corporation, Ayala Alveo Inc., and Kynar Panel Philippines, Corp. The media partner for the mini-concert was Chinoy TV.

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