Last September 19 and 25, Internship Coordinators, Ms. Lhay Asana Tan and Mr. Ankiat Co, visited students interning at Megaworld Corporation, SM Prime Holdings, and Fei Fei Logistics. The visits aimed to check on the students' progress, gather feedback from supervisors, and ensure alignment with both academic and professional goals.

The companies commended the students for their dedication and contributions, while Ms. Tan and Mr. Co reinforced the importance of continued collaboration to enhance the internship experience. These visits reflect CKS College's commitment to providing students with valuable industry exposure and real-world learning opportunities.

CKS College Business Expo 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability at the Lucky Chinatown Mall

The CKS College Business Expo 2024, held on May 10-11 at Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila, was a resounding success, bringing together the brightest young minds and future entrepreneurs. The event showcased the creativity and business acumen of 20 student-entrepreneur teams from the Senior High School and College Division. The event is supported by its media partners: ChinoyTV and ChinatownTV.

The expo featured a diverse array of products, each reflecting the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of the students. The highlight of the event was the awarding ceremony held on May 11, where the top teams and individuals were recognized for their exceptional performance. The ceremony was graced by Dr. Judelio Yap, President, and Dr. Rolance Chua, Vice President, who presented the awards to the deserving winners.

Best Product for Innovation and Sustainability

Out of the 20 participating teams, five were honored with the Best Product for Innovation and Sustainability award. These teams impressed the judges with their creative solutions and commitment to sustainable practices, setting a high standard for future expos.

Top 1 – Wrink Away

Top 2 – Canvas Crafts

Top 3 – CitroShine

Top 4 – Wipe Buddy

Top 5 – BiteBye

Best Booth Design

The Team BiteBye stood out for their exceptional booth design, earning them the Best Booth Design award. Their booth was not only visually appealing but also effectively communicated the essence of their product.

Best in Marketing Strategies

The Team CitroShine was recognized for their outstanding marketing strategies, receiving the Best in Marketing Strategies award. Their innovative approach to promoting their product demonstrated a deep understanding of market dynamics and their consumers.

Outstanding Salesmanship Award

Four students were individually recognized for their exceptional sales skills namely: CHAN, GLACEE ANTOINETTE C. 曾悅珊, CHEN, WILLY S. 許偉利, SEBASTIAN, ANJELO REY, and MANABAT, IAN ROVANNE Z. 蔡文萬, each receiving the Outstanding Salesmanship Award. Their ability to engage with customers, articulate the value of their products, and close sales set them apart as future stars in the business world.

The CKS College Business Expo 2024 not only provided a platform for students to display their entrepreneurial talents but also fostered a spirit of innovation and collaboration. The success of the event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students, faculty, and organizers. As the expo concluded, it left everyone eagerly anticipating next year's event, where new ideas and innovations will once again take center stage.

The Search for Outstanding Accounting Students of the Philippines (SOASP) is one of the most anticipated accounting competitions in the Philippines. Now in its 25th year, the competition was joined by over 400 participants from different colleges and universities.

Through the virtual qualifying exams, participants demonstrated their abilities and accounting knowledge. The top 25 finalists advanced to the second stage of the competition, which consisted of a face-to-face quiz bee, covering the topics in the CPA board examinations. The top 5 finalists then battled in the final stage of the competition, which was a question-and-answer portion, covering current and relevant issues in the field of accountancy.

CKS College 4th Year graduating BSA student, Andrei Nicole Bitara, qualified as one of the Top 25 finalists of the 25th SOASP and joined the other top accounting students for a battle of wits in the quiz bee held on March 14, 2024, at The Sphere Serviced Residences, Makati City.

The CKSian community is proud of you, Andrei!

The Student Executive Council rolled out the pink carpet for its freshmen party last September 11, 2023 where the froshies (freshmen) dove into a world of wonder and experienced endless fun.

The freshmen’s party was graced by Mrs. Wai Lin Sing, the Director of Office of Student Life, Mr. Ankiat Byron Co, Accountancy Program Head, organizations’ advisers Ms. Jane Chuasiaokong, Ms. Shariz Clares, Head, SHS Discipline office, Mr. Danilo Supelana, Student Executive Council’s Adviser. Mrs. Armi Mogro, Supervisor Senior High School Department and Mrs. Lyn Delmo, College Professor, also attended the party. The other attendees were sophomore, junior, and senior college students from different courses.

The event started with a heartwarming welcome speech from the Student Executive Council’s adviser, Mr. Danilo Supelana. The frosh party was hosted by Mr. Aaron Tubis, the Student Executive Council External Vice President, and Ms. Winnie Ngo, the Sports Coordinator. Their energy set the stage for the froshies’ unforgettable day.

With a Barbie-themed party, the froshies were treated to a series of exciting games, wonderful performances, and non-stop tunes that kept the stage alive. The crowd was very lively and energetic. The Hospitality Management students also whipped up a spread of delicious treats along with the snacks provided. The various organizations, including JPIA, SHMS, Rotaract Club of CKSC, JMA, COMSOC, JMS, SMART, and SEC were applauded for their informative and fun performances.

Ms. Keri Chiu, the Student Executive Council President, gave the closing remarks. It was certainly a successful event which the Freshmen students would cherish forever.