Students from various levels and programs of Chiang Kai Shek College attended the second talk in the CKS College Lecture Series, entitled: “Bridging the Industry – Academe Gap” last November 24. Aside from educating stakeholders about the trends and developments in the industry, the Lecture Series also seeks to develop identifiable sets of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will ensure them to be prepared to face the unfamiliar challenges in the workplace. 

This lecture featured Mr. Alvin Kingson Tan, who is also a proud alumnus of CKS College. He is the president of the Fil-Chi Media Productions Inc., the company behind Chinoy TV. Mr. Tan spoke about his success, challenges, and learnings throughout his entrepreneurial journey.

According to him, companies prefer to hire graduates who have the skills to excel in today’s times. High grades, professional knowledge, and competence alone are not enough. There is also a demand for soft skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively and work seamlessly across global, multicultural teams. Teamwork, problem-solving, and self-management are skills that are seen as valuable for success in the workplace. He also emphasized the importance of the Chinese language. Chinese is now considered as an important language worldwide because of its increased use in the business world.

Lastly, he reminded the audience to never give up. It means believing in oneself and being willingto accept “failure” so that the critical skill of adaptation can be learned. It means not compromising on the most important values, and walking the walk, rather than just talking the talk. It means living the life you want and are passionate about. 

Student attendees actively raised queries and concerns during the open forum.

CKS College students Mr. Harris Edric So (3^rd  Year) and Mr. Pete Justin Yang (4^th Year), won 2^nd place in the QCNA 8: Kulinarya, Turismo, Talento, ATBP Mixed Grilled BBQ, Sauces and Garnishing Competition. With the teme “Siglo ng Bagong Taon,” the competition was held last November 25, 2017 at the Central Plaza, Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City.

The tandem competed against students from Olivarez College, St. Scholastica’s College, St. Paul University, Quezon City, and National College of Business and Arts, Fairview. They presented their original dish, Siglong Asyarap, which is composed of marinated adobo pork belly and baby squid stuffed with tomyum and served with several sauces such as chili paste, tamarind with century egg and mango papaya salad, and black-ink squid naan bread. The entry was presented on plate made of woven pandan leaves, with the sides decorated with clam shells containing the mix of flavours included in the dish.

Harris and Pete were coached by Chef Sherril Lyn Chua.

The 9^th International Conference on Software Technology and Engineering (ICSTE) was held last October 27-29, 2017, at the University of Hong Kong – Graduate House. At the same time, the annual editorial board meeting of the Journal of Software (JSW) was also held. Mr. Lester Hao, CKS College Program Head of the School of Information Technology Education, presented a paper entitled Trigonometry with ProjectMEC: A Courseware and Student Performance Evaluation. The paper discussed the use of computer-aided instruction as an intervention tool in attempts to observe its effect on the performance of students in College Trigonometry. The study not only dwelled within the domain of Information Technology with the development and evaluation of the ProjectMEC courseware, but also posed implications for Mathematics Education through the integration of technology into the teaching-learning experience.

During the conference dinner, Mr. Hao was awarded the Best Presentation for the Software Design and Theory session. Moreover, the said paper was published in the Journal of Software (Vol. 12, Num. 11). The JSW is indexed by DBLP, EBSCO, DOAJ, ProQuest, and INSPEC, among others.

This achievement would not have been possible without the support of CKS College and ITE faculty members, especially Mr. Alvin Ray Estiva (CKS College ITE professor) and Dr. Arnel Fajardo (Academic Consultant for IT), who co-authored the said paper, in collaboration with student researchers Mr. Kendrick Kee and Mr. Marlon Tin. May this further enhance the research culture within CKS College!

Chiang Kai Shek College continues to move forward in its pursuit of excellence as it maintains a strong performance in the CPA Licensure Exams (CPALE). Last October 2017, the school earned a passing rate of 73.33%, compared to the national passing rate of 30.44%. The passing rate for CKSian first-takers is 76.83%. With 92 takers this October 2017, Chiang Kai Shek College's passing rate is 7th highest among schools with more than 50 takers.

In May 2017, CKS College earned a passing rate of 70.59%, as compared to the national passing rate of 35.31%. The College consistently maintains a passing percentage that is higher than the national passing percentage in the licensure exam deemed the toughest in the country.

The PRC-Board of Accountancy administered the CPA licensure exams on October 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2017, and released the results on November 2 and announced that 4,511 out of 14,816 takers passed the exams. The four-day exam covered the following subjects:  taxation, regulatory framework for business transactions, auditing, financial accounting and reporting, management advisory services, and advanced financial accounting and reporting.

The new CKSian CPA's are:

• Abichuela, Ma. Ednalyn Tapaaganao
• Alcaraz, Marjorie Faye Montero
• Angeles, AbrizDagani
• Añonuevo, Raiza Cabasa
• Asuncion, Ariane Clarisse Cruz
• Atiga, Quennie Jane Urriza
• Austero, Czarina Zaira Segotier
• Babiera, Maria Jucelle Sosing
• Bagayas, Nathan Micah Adora
• Barrera, Gerileen Ramos
• Bautista, Jerelou Limcaoco
• Begata, Alaine Gyle Agato
• Buan, Gem De Guzman
• Cabrera, Selene Tan
• Cada, Mary Claire Aguilar
• Callos, Bea Rozza Avena
• Calo, Francis Earl Derick Angeles
• Carbungco, Christelle Castro
• Castillo, Jeslin Marie Francisco
• Ching, Clint Mark Encinares
• Chua, Mikee Marrielle Guiam
• Codamon, Juliah Mariah Beltran
• Cura, Nerrice Ellen Joy Songsong
• David, Anna Patricia Arroyo
• De Guzman, Kressa Velasco
• De Leon, Jane Karen Castillo
• De Veyra, Nathaniel John Cachapero
• Fabrea, Fatima Faye Flores
• Fajilan, Patricia Anne Urcia
• Faustino, Michael Gabriel     
• Felipe,Russel Jan Adducul
• Fernando, Hannah Clarisse Gono
• Ferrer, Gelli-Anne Mae Reyes
• Gimeno, Amylou Joy Palad
• In, Bryann Raymart Rabang
• Jadera, Anna Veronica Salinas
• Julian, Brian Jasper Esparas
• Lapuz, Maica Cabañeros
• Lim, Jacqueline Chee
• Limsico, Rina Isabel Bustos
• Llarena, Golda Mier Iglipa
• Lopez, Fermarie Christine Gabres
• Lupisan, Jeanne Ezra Marie Catedral
• Magsalin, Khamil Joyce Vega
• Mendoza, Tricia Isabelle Rendor
• Mingming, Jake Ron Palattao
• Miranda, Mark Julius Sibug
• Munsayac, Rocheline Joyce Aguinaldo
• Okafor, Daniela Morales
• Paje, Lee Louise De Leon
• Papica,Keanu Aquino
• Pariñas, Arvin Jasper Manuel
• Placido, Richel Anne Cheng
• Ragasa, Maryl Joy Magbojos
• Rana, Ramon Jr Del Finado
• Rañola, Aezy Canlas
• Redillas, Isabella Denise Panganiban
• Reyes, Julie Ann Lee
• Sitchon, Elaiza Rae Castro
• Sumagaysay, Harvey Christian Batisla-on
• Timbungco, Kimberly Clare Jacildo
• Torio, Rubylyn Sison
• Torres,Bernard Jr Roldan
• Ty, Alexandra Landry Domondon
• Vizconde, Chloe AnneEndaya
• Yap, Rebecca Anne

Over the years, CKS College has produced various CKSian topnotchers in the CPALE. In May 2015, CKSian Eunice Millicent Li ranked first in the CPA board exams, with a score of 92.29%. Benson Kotah ranked 6^th in May 2012, and Jan Marcus Tang ranked 2^nd in May 2010. Other CKSian topnotchers are Ms. Elaine Mary Co (15th Placer, May 2006), Mr. Ferdinand Tan (16th Placer, May 2002), Mr. Mark Anthony Ong (16th Placer, October 2001), Mr. Gilbert Lim (16th Placer, October 1996), Ms. Caroly Yu (9th Placer, May 1987), and Mr. Hilario Tan (3rd Placer, October 1986).

LINKS (October 2017 CPALE):

• List of Passers (A-M)
• List of Passrs (N-Z)
• Top 10
• Performance of Schools