Last Wednesday, October 03, 2018, the Chiang Kai Shek College Junior Marketing Association held their first inside seminar, with resource speakers Mr. Jericson Jabar and Ms. Kimberly Wee- Ebol, entitled “From Nothing to Pwede Na”.

True to its title, the seminar was filled with witty and insightful anecdotes and tips from the two speakers regarding their experiences as artists in the field of Photography and Filmography as well their works in Advertising at Spotlight Creatives. Just recently, the duo covered the Star Magic Ball 2018 and the audiences were lucky enough to hear from them regarding one of the Philippines’ most talked about event of the year.

Afterwards, the stage was opened for questions from the audience. Some asked for additional advice as amateur enthusiasts looking to improve their talents, while others were curious about how it was like working with local celebrities. Nonetheless, the speakers were willing to answer all queries.

Before the they ended, the speakers talked about the meaning of the seminar’s title, to which they said that everybody starts from nothing, but with willingness to learn more, one can enhance their skills and better themselves in what they chose to do and prove their worth even at a young age, leaving this as their parting wisdom to their fellow youths in the audience.

Article by: Vanissa O. Tanlimco

CKS College held the Memorandum of Agreement signing for the Honors’ Circle and the educational fund in memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tomas C. Siatianun Scholarship last September 27, 2018, at the Oracle Room, CKS College Main Campus. Now on its fifth year, the Honors’ Circle is a merit scholarship program which seeks to develop well-rounded achievers in the fields of Business and Accountancy.

The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by Dr. Dory Poa, CKS College president, and Mr. Jimmy See, CKS College Alumni Association, Inc. (CKSCAAI) president. This further cemented the strength of partnership between the two, as they jointly sponsor, support, and sustain the Honors’ Circle program.

The MOA signing was witnessed by CKSCAAI officers, CKS College Narra Campus administrators, scholars and their parents or guardians.

“Ang hindi magmahal ng sariling wika, daig pa ang hayop at malansang isda” - Jose Rizal

Ang Chiang Kai Shek College ay nagdiriwang ng taunang pagdiriwang ng buwan ng Wika noong ika-7 ng Setyembre taong dalawang libo’t labing walo na may temang, Wikang Filipino: Wika ng Pananaliksik. Pinangunahan ng departamento ng kolehiyo at ng Senior High School ang nasabing pagdiriwang na iginanap sa Main Campus Auditorium mula 8:00 ng umaga hanggang 12:00 ng hapon.

Nagsimula ang programa sa pagkanta ng Pambansang awit na ikinumpas ni China Urmeneta at pambungad ng pananalita ni Nikki Dawn Lomugdang at Neliza Tragura na nagmula sa organisasyon ng Society of Motivators, Achievers and Responsible Teachers (SMART). Alinsunod sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika ay naghanda ng iba’t ibang patimpalak at natatanging bilang ang mga mag-aaral ng Chiang Kai Shek College.Mula sa Malikhaing Kasuotan papunta sa Balagtasan, lahat ng mga mag-aaral na sumali ay nagpakitang gilas ng mga kakaibang talento! Ngunit hindi lang ang mga mag-aaral ang nagparada ng kanilang kasuotan, pati na din ang ating mga guro ay naghanda din sila ng kanilang mga magagandang kasuotan.

Ang unang patimpalak ay ang Lakan at Lakambini na kung saan nagpakita ng iba’t ibang agaw pansin na kasuotan na gawa sa “Recycled Materials” na dinisenyo mismo ng mga kalahok sa patimpalak mulasa Senior High School. Sumunod ang pagpapakitang gilas ng mga mag-aaral mula sa Senior High School sa larangan nginterpretatibongsayaw.

Sinundan din ito ng pagligsahan sa OPM (Original Pinoy Music) na kung saan nagpamalas ng husay at galing sa larangan ng pagkanta ang mga kalahok mula sa iba’t ibang departamento. Nakamit ni Terrence Yasay ang unang gantimpala ng STEM 12G, pangalawang gantimpala naman si Marc Montero ng JPIA, at nakuha naman ni Zhaeriel Cruz ng STEM 11G ang pangatlong gantimpala. Sa paligsahan naman ng Poster Making, itininanghal bilang unang pwesto sina Klarisse Ang at Jessica Qiu na kapwa mula sa ABM, nasungkit naman nina Felichie Laroya at Katrice Chua mula sa HUMSS ang pangalawang pwesto at nakamit naman nina Karen Ibanez at Christine Avendano mula JPIA ang pangatlong pwesto.

Sumunod naman nagpakita ng iba’t ibang angking talino at husay ang mga kalahok sa Balagtasan na kung saan nagkamit ng unang pwesto sina Altimar Abuji, Al-Jabar Hnadi at Jhia Mae Babaran mula sa departamento ng SMART. Nakuha naman nina Danielle Koengchiat, Jemuel Fernandez at Vanissa Tanlimco na kapwa mula sa JMA ang pangalawang pwesto. Nasungkit naman nina Harris So, Joseph Go at Klaudine Francisco ng Society of Hospitality ang pangatlong pwesto.

Isang matagumpay na pagtatapos para sa mga mag-aaral, mga guro ng Chiang Kai Shek College at sa mga bumubuo nito ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika. Malaking karangalan ang inuwi ng mga nagsipagwagi sa mga iba’t ibang patimpalak sa kani-kanilang departamento. Isang bagong karanasan din ang iniwan at tumatak sa bawat mag-aaral ng Chiang Kai Shek College ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika para sa taong ito.

Article by: Altimar Abuji

Chef Sherril Lyn Chua won the bronze medal in both the U.S. Pork Category and Pasta Category of the Philippine Culinary Cup last August 1 to 4, 2018. Chef Sherril’s entry for the U.S. Pork Category was Pistachio-Crusted Pork Loin with Porcini-Mango Demi-Glace while the Pasta Category was All-Veggie Spaghetti Bolognese topped with Watercress Salad.

The Philippine Culinary Cup (PCC) is the most prestigious international competition held by the LTB Chefs Association of the Philippines, the Pastry Alliance of the Philippines and the PEPTarsus Corp. The competition is divided into three major categories: K– Savory Category, P-Pastry Category, and B-Beverage Category. It is endorsed by the World Association of Chef Societies.

Chef Sherril bested the other culinary experts who represented different local and international hotels, restaurants, caterers, resorts, and universities-- among which are Okada Manila, F1 Hotel, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Marriott Hotel, Hyatt – City of Dreams, Unilever Food Solutions, Diamond Hotel, Global Academy for Culinary Arts, ISCHAM, and LPU Laguna.  Representatives from  South Korea, China, and Hong also participated in this competition.

CKS College 4th Year HRM Student, Harris So, also competeed in the Creative Breakfast Category. He was the only student who competed against the other professionals in this category. His entry was Yellow Rice served with Salmon Dill with Mango-Lime Salsa.