“One School, One Goal for CKSC!” 

On October 15, the Student Executive Council (SEC) led officers of various CKS College student organizations in a leadership training seminar and a series of team building activities at Lola Corazon Leisure Farm, Pampanga. Students gathered at the break of dawn at the CKS College Narra campus, each excited to bond with fellow officers and unwind after an intense semester of studies and activities.

Upon arriving in Pampanga, the student-leaders were gathered in a leadership training seminar. Dr. Rolance Chua, the Dean of Student Affairs, delivered the opening remarks. The seminar featured form SEC officers, namely: Mr. Alexiz Tan (SEC President, SY 2011-2012), Ms. Althea Chong (SEC President, SY 2012-2013), Ms. Lhay Asaña (SEC External Vice President, SY 2012-2013), and Ms. Shariz Clares (SEC President, SY 2012-2013). They talked about the importance of vision and teamwork and shared about their experiences as student-leaders, the challenges they faced and how they overcame them, and how motivation and passion drove them to be responsible while at the same time, enjoy their jobs as leaders of the student-body during their time.

After the seminar, the students were divided into three teams. Team 1 was “Dominette,” led by Mr. Dominik Riano and Ms. Lynnette Chung. Team 2 was “JPIA,” led by Mr. John Paul Chiong and Ms. Pia Merced. Team was “MM,” led by Mr. Michael Ong and Ms. Mary Grace Khu. After competing in a series of team-building activities and games designed to develop team-orientation and spirit-de-corps, Team 2 emerged as the winner. The students also enjoyed the different attractions offered by Lola Corazon, such as zip line, rapeling, and wall climbing.

(Article by: Kimberly Lagunday& Hazellene Chua / Photo Credit : Lin Tien Tien)

Organized by the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. in partnership with DTI-BDT, BMSMED, PTTC and DOST-TAPI, “CLICK – a showcase of Innovative Filipino SME’s” featured promising companies from various industries in a trade fair held at the Lucky Chinatown Mall last October 4-6. In line with this event, the CLICK seminar was held on October 5 at the Lucky Chinatown Atrium. Officers and members of the CKS College Junior Management Society (JMS) attended the seminar.

The speaker for the said seminar was Ms. Francine Laboy. She provided tips on setting up a food-based business and explained the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the importance of securing an FDA certification. The FDA continues to implement policies that would protect and promote the right to health of Filipinos and to protect consumers from unethical trade practices and substandard or hazardous products. 

Ms. Laboy also discussed the important roles of MSME’s or the micro, small, medium enterprises. The term MSME is defined in RA 9051—an act to promote entrepreneurship by strengthening development and assistance programs to micro, small, and medium scale enterprises. Furthermore, she explained how the ASEAN would benefit SME’s with proposed areas for technical assistance. In closing, Ms. Laboy reminded the audience of the importance of green marketing and social entrepreneurship. As one seeks to succeed in business, he should not forgot to seek the benefit of society and the environment.

(Article by Jazelle Lim / Photo Credit : JMS)

CKS College Ecopreneur Trading and ZIPI Bags are among more than 30 exhibitors at the "CLICK - A Showcase of Filipino SME's" Trade Fair at the Lucky Chinatown Mall, on October 4-6, 2013. CLICK was organized by the Chinese-Filipino Business Club, in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry.

Ecopreneur Trading is a partnership formed by BS Entrepreneurship students Joseph Ian Tan and John Paul Chiong. This company is part of the business incubation program of CKSC-FBAS School of Business and Accountancy. For their initial product, they have designed an innovative reversible bag which is both slash-proof and splash-proof. Ecopreneur Trading is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ZIPI Bags, on the other hand, is a venture undertaken by CKS College BSBA-Management students Christian Wilhelm Uy and Daniel Ching. The project started as a requirement for their Entrepreneurial Management class, and these two students are seeking to continue marketing their product.

(Photo Credit : Evans Chiu, CJ delos Reyes, Mary Grace Khu)

From countless seminars organized by the school and various organizations for the students, along came the day that we celebrate and recognize the people whom we fondly call our second parents, the people whom we gain knowledge from & the people who we shall remember for the rest of our lives; who taught, applauded, corrected, challenged, and influenced our thoughts, words and deeds inside the school---our teachers.

Together with the Department of Student Affairs, and various organizations, the Student Executive Council created a simple and yet timeless event for CKS College teachers. On the 26^th day of September 2013, the annual teachers’ day celebration was held. This year’s theme was entitled “Walking Down Memory Lane: A Blast from the Past” which was inspired by the 70s and the 80s. The event was hosted by Student Executive Council’s very own, Ms. Kimberly Lagunday and Mr. Dominik Riano.

At exactly 9:00AM the event was started with an invocation led by Ms. Lynnette Chung, the S.E.C. auditor, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and CKSC Hymn. The event formally started with the opening remarks delivered by Ms. Michelle Lau, S.E.C. president, followed by a wonderful rendition of the song “Roar” by none other than the talented Ms. Leriza Sy, a BS Education student. 

This celebration would not be complete without the games prepared to help teachers reminisce about their gleeful years during the 70s and 80s-- giving the students a glimpse of what life was way back then with different song numbers coupled with nostalgic dance moves. There were 4 games: charades, CKSCIAN henyo, guess the title, and bring me. Teams of 4 students and 2 faculty members were formed. There were a total of 5 groups: orange, red, green, violet and yellow teams. The players danced their way to win points. In the first game, Charades, each member must pick a paper from a box and dance based on the title of the dance indicated on the paper, for his teammates to guess. This game definitely gave the teachers as well as the students a fun-filled dancing fever with some of the professors giving all what they’ve got to get their 80s vibes pumping.

After the 2^nd game, everyone paused for a while to watch an AVP presentation prepared by different student organizations to thank the teachers for their unwavering support, sacrifices and endless passion to teach their students. Afterwards, the event continued on with the 2 remaining games, followed by an exhilarating dance performance by the CKS College Dance Republic, led by Mr. Harvey Garcia, S.E.C. program coordinator.

After the dance number, the orange team was declared the winner with their team comprising of: Mr. Ankiat Byron Co, Mr. Jeccer Cusi, Allyssa Hao, Howard Chi, Andrew Chiu, and Aaron Sy. They were awarded by Dr. Dory Poa, president of Chiang Kai Shek College.

Students and faculty members were also recognized and awarded by Mr. Melchor Te for being the best dressed in the event. Dr. Neo Danao won Best Male Outfit for Teachers and Ms. Janet Tallod won Best Famale Outfit for Teachers. Ms. Regine Lao won best dressed among students.

Afterwards, a token of appreciation from students was awarded by Mrs. Carmelita Espino to Dr. Neo Danao for his 20 years of passionate teaching. Also recognized were Ms. Chang Chi and Ms. Connie Tan for serving CKS College for 25 and 30 years, respectively.

The Student Executive Council further showed their appreciation to the professors by handing each a rose, which symbolizes their sincerest thankfulness and gratitude for their passion to teach the students. After the closing remarks of CKSC Registrar, Mr. Melchor Te, Student Executive Council officers surprised everyone with a special dance number.

After lunch, students, teachers, and maintenance personnel played in the traditional dice game, organized annually by the Student Executive Council.

(Article by Sean Jerrold Esteban/ Photo Credit : Student Executive Council)