The Chiang Kai Shek College Junior Marketing Association (JMA) held its first general assembly for the S.Y. 2016-2017 last Tuesday, July 20, 2016, at the CKS College Narra Campus canteen. JMA invited Mr. Rhyan Malandog, a media practitioner, youth advocate and media scholar, as the event’s guest speaker. The seminar is entitled: “Personal Branding: Dare to be Different”.

The speaker shared his experiences with TV5 as a producer, researcher and script writer. He also mentioned his upcoming project entitled: “Hosting 101”, with TV host, newscaster and radio announcer, Paolo Bediones. The JMA adviser, Ms. Lhay Asaña, was assisted by the JMA president, Ms. Haivy Tan, in presenting the token of appreciation to Mr. Rhyan Malandog.

After the talk, Ms. Tan discussed the action plan of the organization for S.Y. 2016 – 2017, including the schedules of the upcoming seminars. Furthermore, JMA VP External, Ms. Valerie de Leon, presented the action plan of the Philippine Junior Marketing Association, the national federation of all Junior Marketing Associations, for the S.Y. 2016 - 2017 and encouraged the members to be involved with the PJMA’s events and be exposed to new opportunities.

The most exciting part of the general assembly was the exciting games and raffle prizes. The quiz bee gave the participants a chance to showcase their learnings from their marketing subjects.

The sponsors for the event were Rackey Crystal Top Corporation, Happy Belly’s Kitchen, and Tony and Jackey Salon. The hosts of the event were Mr. RC de Guzman and Ms. AJ Wang. The JMA officers ended the program thanking everyone who supported, participated in, and cooperated in the said event.