Student Council leads RILI aid for Yolanda survivors

Officers of the RILI Student Council of Pila, Laguna sort relief
goods from other students before turning it over to Red Cross
Laguna Chapter.

The Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) Student Council (SC) initiated a school drive to help victims of super typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan). Officers and class representatives urged their co-students to donate rice, bottled water, canned goods and other food items right after classes resumed on Nov. 11.

Officers then collected the items and packed them. They then coordinated with Philippine Red Cross Laguna Chapter so the goods may be collected and sent to Tacloban.

Super typhoon Yolanda devastated Tacloban, Leyte, and nearby provinces in the Visayas and southern Luzon on Nov. 8. It is said to be the deadliest typhoon to hit Philippines killing at least 5,924. United Nations officials report 11 million have been affected and many are left homeless.

Due to the strength of the typhoon, classes in all levels in Laguna were suspended on Nov. 8 following a directive from the provincial government.

RILI brings true Pinoy street dance in MCL Cup

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s team shows off Pinoy culture
at the street dance competition of the MCL Cup 2013.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) brought the true spirit of Philippine street dancing during the On Being Equipped Street Dance Competition at the MCL Cup 2013 of the Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) in Cabuyao, Laguna, Nov. 20. RILI competed against five other teams.

RILI's dancers performed in shiny red, blue, pink, and yellow costumes complete with colorful props to reflect the the theme "OBE Shapes You for the Future" (OBE stands for On Being Equipped). They also focused on Philippine culture by giving a feast-of-the-harvest vibe to the dance. According to the contest mechanics, thematic interpretation and representation of regional culture account for 25% of the total score.

Despite this seeming advantage, RILI did not get a podium finish. RILI admin officials and trainers said they were quite surprised with the results but they still respect the judges' decision.

In the contest kit (where the mechanics were included), the contest was entitled "One Being Equipped Street Dance Competition". During the event, it was announced that the title of the contest was entitled "Street Beat Dance Showdown".

Aside from RILI, only one other team performed a dance akin to Philippine street dancing. The other groups performed modern hip-hop dances. The winning team from Southernside Montessori School performed a ballet-contemporary dance.

RILI's team were composed of members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group together with other secondary students. They were coached by Grade 6 adviser Mr. Bryan Mon Rosa and Grade 8 adviser Mr. Freddie Boy Sorromero.

RILI student is 3rd scariest in Halloween contest

Third scariest contestant Reina Lhyne Abogado (2nd from right)
pose with other RILI representatives: (from left) Kristine Rose
Perez, Brent Matthew Modina, Jhezz Andrei Balatibat, Daphne
Raine Narciso, and Adel Sumague.

Reina Lhyne Abogado, a Grade 3 pupil of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), won 3rd place in the Halloween Costume Parade Contest held Oct. 30, at the municipal quadrangle of Pila, Laguna.

Abogado's fearsome look was achieved using a bloody dress and bloody hair with a severed hand. She was also holding a tiyanak and a human skull. Her face was also painted black with a toothy grin.

Contestants paraded around the town plaza asking for candies from different establishments. After which they were judged to determine the scariest and cutest.

Abogado competed with kids from the town of Pila, Laguna. Other representatives of RILI were Lvin Ily Reyes (Preparatory), Adel Sumague (Grade 1), Jhezz Andrei Balatibat (Grade 2), Daphne Raine Narciso (Grade 2), Brent Matthew Modina (Grade 3), and Kristine Rose Perez (Grade 3).

The contest was open to kids aged below 12 years old who are residents of Pila, Laguna. It was sponsored by councilor Reggie Mhar Bote.

RILI students attend UP SciMath Fair

RILI Students completes their mural during UPRHS Sci-Math Fair.

Elementary and high school students of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) participated in the SciMath Fair and Exhibits at the University of the Philippines Rural High School (UPRHS) in Bay, Laguna, Oct. 16-17.

High school students attended the event on Oct. 16 where they viewed exhibits and experimental set-ups. Select student from Grade 7 also participated in the Inter-High School Mural Making Contest. The team representing RILI is composed of Marcus Adrian Balinas, Apple Conte, Erilene Bulandres, and Janne Gladys Tiosen.

Elementary students from RILI closely observe a set-up with fire.

On Oct. 17, the elementary students visited the fair. They participated in mini-games in some of the booths in the fair.

Three of the elementary delegates from RILI also joined the Inter-Elementary Sci-Spell, a spelling contest. Representing RILI are Jacob Nathanielz Payag, Andrai Jermaine Rumawak, and Hannah Pauline Abela.

RILI teachers attended the free seminar that happened while contests were going on.

The UPRHS SciMath Fair and Exhibits is an annual event organized by the AlGeoTriCS and DTESS clubs. This year's theme is "Innovation and Sustainability: Effective Drivers for a Balanced Progressive Philippines".

Elem scribes win awards in district press tilt

Participants at the DESPC, winners in their respective districts
listen carefully to instructions at the opening program.

Student journalists from the elementary department of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) earned awards in the Pila District Elementary Schools Press Conference held Sept. 26-28 at South Greenville School in Pila, Laguna.

In the English category, Jacob Nathanielz Payag (Grade 6) place 5th in Editorial Writing, Andrai Jermaine Rumawak (Grade 6) won 7th place in Feature Writing, and Hannah Pauline Abela (Grade 6) placed 8th in Editorial Cartooning. In the Filipino category, Michelle Catandihan (Grade 4) won 6th place in Editorial Cartooning, while Princess Lyn Berara (Grade 6) placed 5th in News Writing.

RILI also participated in Photojournalism - Filipino, represented by Andrei Jeuel Gonzales (Grade 4), and Feature Writing - Filipino, represented by Lyn Rianne Ignacio. The school also joined in the Filipino category of the broadcasting contest. The team representing RILI was comprised of Careyn Lyn Abogado (Grade 6), Mark Laurence Arbasto (Grade 5), Precious Ellaine Aranuelo (Grade 4), Maui Encarnacion (Grade 5), and Lyrelle Jem Labong (Grade 6).

Payag, Rumawak, Abela, Catandihan, and Berara, having earned a place in the top ten of their respective contests qualified to compete in the Division Elementary Schools Press Conference held Oct. 26-27 in Pakil, Laguna.

Bahaghari wins all in dancesport

Genesis Viñalon and Louise Anne Nido stops and bends during
their performance of the waltz.

With high kicks and graceful turns, four members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) won in the two categories of the dancesport competition of the 2013 District Meet in Pila, Laguna, Oct. 3.

In the latin category, Bethany Praise Ortiz and Jan Jherico Marciano represented RILI and competed against eight other pairs. All the pairs performed the rhumba and the cha-cha-cha. The nine pairs were reduced to four after a series of elimination rounds. After which Ortiz and Marciano were declared winners of the category.

Bethany Praise Ortiz and Jan Jherico Marciano strikes a pose
while performin the rhumba.

In the standard category, Louise Anne Nido and Genesis Viñalon were the representatives of RILI. They competed with two other pairs.

Nido and Viñalon, together with one other pair, danced the waltz. The remaining pair performed the tango. They were judged individually to determine the winner. Nido and Viñalon emerged as the champions.

Ortiz, Marciano, Nido, and Viñalon will represent RILI and the district of Pila in the upcoming 2013 Unit Meet on Oct. 17-19.

View their performances here:

Post by Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group.

Post by Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group.

Post by Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group.

Black Dragonflies win PESAAP sipa, badminton golds

Gold medalists in sipa. (L-R) Sipa coach Mr. Brylle Rosa, Laurence
Arbasto, Jeuel Gonzales, Michael Dinoy, and Kervin Balatibat
receive their medal at PESAAP Meet's awarding ceremony.

Athletes from the elementary department of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) bagged the gold in sipa and girls' badminton, Aug. 28-29, during the Private Elementary Schools Athletic Association of Pila (PESAAP) athletic meet.

The Black Fighting Dragonflies, RILI's sports team, outkicked the White Sheep of Colegio Monterei de Pila (CMP) in two sets with a score of 15-12, 15-12 to win the championship in sipa (sepak takraw). Comprising RILI's team are Michael Dinoy, Jeuel Gonzales, Kervin Balatibat, and Laurence Arbasto.

RILI's dragonflies again battled with CMP's sheep in girls' badminton championships. In Singles B division, dragonfly Clarissa Anne Pandacan defeated CMP to grab the gold. In Singles A division, CMP defeated RILI's Careyn Lyn Abogado which put her in 2nd spot. The dragonflies also grabbed silver in girls' badminton doubles. Hannah Pauline Abela and Amanda Silva were on their way to winning gold before they lost to CMP in the finals.

The dragonflies also bagged a couple of bronzes in the track and field events. Abogado finished 3rd in the 50-m. dash while Pandacan also finished 3rd in the 100-m. dash. Beverly Gonzales and Maui Encarnacion also participated in the girls' track and field events but did not finish in the top 3. In the boys' running events, RILI was represented by Aldrin Rosales, Balatibat, Batocabe, and Dinoy.

The fighting dragonflies also competed in other events in the PESAAP meet. Dragonfy volleybelles suffered a first round defeat against Liceo de Pila. Comprising RILI's team are Princess Berara, Jem Labong, Lyn Rianne Ignacio, Sapphire Bondad, Michelle Catandihan, Janella Mariz Castillo, Nicole Dapol, Hannah Desoloc, Gonzales.

In chess players RILI was represented by Rosales and Jacob Nathanielz Payag.

There was also a contest for the muses and escorts of each participating school. Andrei Jeuel Gonzales and Lyn Rianne Ignacio were RILI's contestants for Mr. & Ms. PESAAP.

RILI will represent the private schools cluster in sipa and girls' badminton singles in the upcoming District Meet on Oct. 2-3.

Students promote healthy eating in Nutrition Month celebration

Students of RILI - Pila, Laguna raise letters that spell "prutas at
gulay" as they tell the audience the importance of eating healthy
foods.

Students from Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) - Pila, Laguna and RILI - Concepcion, Tarlac held different programs and events in line with the celebration of Nutrition Month this July.

In the main campus, a program was held with parlor games, contests, and performances from students from different levels, July 31.

In the high school department, Year III students won the mascot-making contest. Their mascot was worn by Grade 1 student Adel Sumague. The Grade 6 students won the elementary division of the contest. Their mascot was worn by Lindsay Althea Almanza from Preparatory.

Michelle Catandihan of Grade 4 won 1st place in the poster-making contest. Adrian Balinas, Grade 7, and Hannah Pauline Abela, Grade 6, won 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

Preschool students and students from the primary levels of the elementary department held art activities. The following students won in their respective classes:

Nursery - Mark Ordonez, 1st place; Eurika Matzui, 2nd place

Kindergarten - Alyana Hernandez, 1st place; Francheska Ruallo, 2nd place

Preparatory - Kervy Lozande, 1st place; Elvin Reyes, 2nd place

Grade 1 - Lee Daphne Quezon, 1st place; Christian Miguel Mulinyawe, 2nd place

Grade 2 - Freiya Robyn Ruallo, 1st place; Sheina Cielo Herradura, 2nd place; Louise Parker Balmes, 3rd place

Grade 3 - Therice Junel Nogrado, 1st place; Myrtle Rain Piyaw, 2nd place; Brent Matthew Modina, 3rd place

There was also a vegetable eating contest which was won by Jhezz Andrei Balatibat (Grade 2) and David James Gonzales (Grade 3).

While contests for the preschool and primary students were being held, the intermediate elementary and secondary students were engaged in a cook fest. The contest was won by the group composed of Louise Ann Nido (Year IV), Danna Mapalad (Grade 7), and Rea Formento (Grade 8). They were coached by English teacher Mr. Claude Van Barlas.

Preschoolers from RILI - Tarlac performs a song and dance number
to convey this year's Nutrition Month theme.

The search for G. at Bb. Nutrisyon, a mini-pageant, was also held in the afternoon. Careyn Lhyn Abogado (Grade 6) and Jherico Marciano (Grade 7) won the contest. Abogado and David Batocabe (Grade 4) won the Most Creative Outfit award. Abogado also won Best in Talent.

The Concepcion, Tarlac campus held a short program, July 26, where students sang, danced, and recited poetry about the importance of eating healthy. After the program, students, teachers, and parents shared a meal of fruits and vegetables.

This year's Nutrition Month celebration's theme is Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan and revolves around promoting healthy and inexpensive foods to address problems of hunger and malnutrition.

Bahaghari dancers win 3rd place in contest, perform for Pila Day

The members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group in one of
their formations during the Interpretative Dance Competition.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG), the official folk dance group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), won 3rd place in the Interpretative Dance Contest held July 29 at the municipal plaza of Pila, Laguna. Prior to their competition, the group also performed during the Cultural Night Presentation, July 27, in the same venue.

Though happy and contented, newly elected BCDG president Kate Aprilyn Surbano said that their podium finish was unexpected. She said "It was a surprise for us because we all thought all the other teams were better than us. We also didn't use too much props like the other groups." She also added that the group really practiced hard and focused on making the performance competition level.

BCDG competed against four other dance groups from other secondary schools in Pila--South Greenville School (SGS), San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC), Masico National High School (MNHS), and St. Therese School of Arts and Sciences (STSAS). STSAS won the competition while MNHS landed in the 2nd place.

All competing groups interpreted the song Simulan Mo Sa Isang Pangarap by Bugoy Drilon.

Bahaghari dancers balance earthen pots on their heads while
performing a dance from the Cordilleras called "Banga".

Two days prior to the contest, BCDG also performed at the municipal plaza for the Cultural Night Presentation. The group performed seven folk dances taken from their second concert, Padayon.

Other schools and organizations also participated in the event. In between BCDG's performances, teachers from the public schools presented an ethnic-inspired dance number. After BCDG's presentation, Colegio Monterei de Pila (CMP) presented a dance number accompanied by bamboo percussion instruments.They were followed by SAPC who presented two folk dances. The last performing group were the employees of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) who performed another folk dance.

BCDG received a cash prize and a certificate for their 3rd place finish in the contest. RILI, represented by the group, received a plaque of appreciation for their performance in the Cultural Night Presentation. 

Students vote for new SC officers; Ortiz wins presidency

The Student Council Officers SY 2013-2014
Standing (L-R): Lester Desoloc, Apple Conte, Frecanzie Allysa
Nogrado, SC Co-adviser Mr. Bryan Rosa, Lyn Rianne Ignacio,
Denise Lyn Pandacan, Hannah Pauline Abela, Jan Jherico
Marciano. Seated (L-R): Jacob Nathanielz Payag, Hannah Luli
Villanueva, Bethany Praise Ortiz, Amie Arcilla, Vanessa Oca,
Maui Encarnacion.

Bethany Praise Ortiz of Year IV-Ruby was elected president of RILI Student Council (Pila, Laguna) for SY 2013-2014 during its 2nd elections, June 24.

With 34 votes, Ortiz who a member of the Campus Leading Association Party (CLAP) won the presidency over Isabel Silva of the Dedicated, Responsible and Enthusiastic Party (DREP) and Kate Aprilyn Surbano of the RILI Intelligent Party (RIP).

Prior to the elections, a campaign rally was set on June 20 so the candidates were able to state their plans for this school year and convince their fellow classmates. Parties were also given two days to campaign in the classrooms.

Other elected officers are the following:

Vice President: Amie Arcilla (DREP), Year III

Secretary: Hannah Luli Villanueva (RIP), Grade 8

Treasurer: Vanessa Oca (RIP), Grade 7

Asst. Secretary: Jacob Nathanielz Payag (DREP), Grade 6

Asst. Treasurer: Maui Encarnacion (DREP), Grade 4
Year IV Rep.: Frecanzie Allysa Nogrado
Year III Rep.: Lester Desoloc
Grade 8 Rep.: Jan Jherico Marciano
Grade 7 Rep.: Apple Conte
Grade 6 Rep.: Hannah Pauline Abela
Grade 5 Rep.: Denise Lyn Pandacan
Grade 4 Rep.: Lyn Rianne Ignacio

Class representatives are the elected presidents of each class. In case the president ran and won a higher position, the vice president will automatically be the class representative.

Preschools march at grad rites in RILI Laguna and Tarlac

Preschool students from RILI - Concepcion, Tarlac offered roses
to their parents at the candle and flower ceremony to cap the the
graduation rites.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. - Concepcion, Tarlac and Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s main campus in Pila, Laguna held graduation ceremonies for preschool students, March 19 and 26, respectively.

At RILI - Concepcion, Tarlac, the program started with school administrator Mrs. Miriam Añoso's opening remarks. The students were then presented by their advisers, Mrs. Margie Sicat and Mrs. Ruth Mandani, and then confirmed promoted students and graduates by principal Mr. Daniel Ezra A. Añoso. Awards and certificates were then given to the honor students and students with special awards.

Zyra Gallarde of Preparatory - Blue was valedictorian of the Concepcion, Tarlac campus. Ergyl Manaloto and Alleykha Franze Borja received the Academic Excellence Award. Kindergarten - Pink's Sheena Panelo was Most Outstanding Student while Zaira Chloe Oba received the Outstanding Student Award. In Nursery - Yellow, Carlos Miguel Oba received the Outstanding Student Award.

Preschool students from RILI's main campus sang "Sa Aking
Paglaki" during the graduation rites in Pila, Laguna.

In Pila, Laguna, administrator Mrs. Añoso also welcomed the graduates, parents, and guests. Students were presented by their advisers Ms. Christine Pelobello, Ms. Jovelyn Eguia, and Ms. Li Anne Agurin and then confirmed by principal Mr. Añoso.

The following are the honor graduates and promoted students of RILI in Pila, Laguna:

Preparatory - Blue
Lee Daphne Quezon, Valedictorian
Akirah Ayesha Articona, Salutatorian
Lance Glen Jermayne San Mateo, First Honors
Hannah Xiantelle Alviar, Second Honors
Beatrice Felice Buccat, Third Honors
Christian Miguel Mulinyawe, Fourth Honors
Czelsey Ayen Eval, Fourth Honors

Kindergarten - Pink
Princess Nadine Datoy, Most Outstanding
Ronley Jacob Gonzales, Outstanding
Willar Justine Islao, First Honors

Nursery - Yellow
Jahnna Faye Villahermosa, Most Outstanding
Francheska Rammielle Ruallo, Outstanding

This year's theme is Building the Nation's Future Leaders through the K-12 Basic Education Program.

RILI holds HS, Elem grad rites; Espayos, Balinas lead Batch 2013

Valedictorians James Christian Espayos of IV-Ruby (left) and
MarcusAdrian Balinas of Grade 6-Red (right) deliver thanked
teachers, friends, and family in their speeches during the
graduation program in RILI.

James Christian Espayos of Year IV-Ruby and Marcus Adrian Balinas of Grade 6-Red are class valedictorians of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. for SY 2012-2013. The graduation ceremonies were held March 26 at the school grounds. This year's theme is Building the Nation's Future Leaders through the K-12 Basic Education Program.

The ceremony started with the administrator, Mrs. Miriam Añoso's opening remarks followed by the challenge of the graduating class and the acceptance of the representatives from Grade 5 and Year III. After which the graduated classes were presented by Mr. Ronaldo Morales and Mrs. Jeroline Ocampo, advisers of Year IV and Grade 6, respectively, and confirmed by the principal Mr. Daniel Ezra Añoso.

This year's guest speaker, Prof. Juancho Balatibat of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, inspired the graduates with advice on how to become successful individuals. His speech was followed by the salutatory addresses of Guila Mae Castañeda and Kenneth Cyruz Celso of Grade 6-Red and Year IV-Ruby, respectively. Castañeda thanked her family, teachers and friends for her success. Celso reminisced happy moments with his classmates and friends in RILI.

The valedictorians then gave their speeches. Balinas also thanked his family and friends for their support and urged his fellow graduates to continue to work hard for their education. Espayos equally emphasized this and said, "...in whatever line of interest we choose to fulfill, we should remember that victory and prosperity could only be attained through patience and hardships."

As final words, Principal Añoso reminded the graduates to strive to do their best and not waste their potentials. He coined H. W. Longfellow's A Psalm of Life, "So let us then be up and doing, / With a heart for any fate. / Still achieving, still pursuing, / Learn to labor and to wait."

The graduates then honored their parents in the Candle and Flower Ceremony that followed. After that, they recited the pledge of the graduates and sang their graduation songs.

Honor Graduates

The following is the complete list of honor graduates in the Year IV and Grade 6 classes:

Year IV

James Christian Espayos (Valedictorian)
Kenneth Cyruz Celso (Salutatorian)
Mark Donnel de Patiño (First Honors)
Ronnel Fajardo (Second Honors)

Grade 6

Marcus Adrian Balinas (Valedictorian)
Guila Mae Castañeda (Salutatorian)
Karell Anne Laluz (First Honors)
Maria Genynna Denizze Roño (Second Honors)
Rovie Mae Dasmariñas (Third Honors)

Dragonfly runners land in top 15 in Pailah Fun Run

Runners (L-R) John Nico Chumacera, Renzo Oca, and Mark
Donnel de Patiño, together with adviser Mr. Ronaldo Morales,
prepare for the race.

Three secondary students of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) were among the first 15 to finish the 3K (3 kilometers) category of the Pailah Fun Run in Pila, Laguna, March 21. The race is part of the celebration of the Pailah Festival.

Mark Donnel de Patiño, Renzo Oca, and John Nico Chumacera, 4th Year students (now graduates), placed 8th, 10th, and 15th, respectively, in the race. The three are members of the Black Fighting Dragonflies, the school's sports team.

The three runners bested other participants which came from all parts of Laguna.

This is not the first time that Dragonfly runners finished at the top of the pack in competitions. Elementary and high school runners from RILI bagged medals in the Pila Elementary Schools Athletic Association cluster athletic meet and district meet in 2012.

Turning Crystal: RILI Celebrates 15 Years

Banner bearers get ready for the start of the parade on the third
day of the celebration of RILI's Foundation Day.

"A huge success!"

This is how students and faculty regard Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s 15th Founding Anniversary celebration, Feb. 21-23. The school celebrated its crystal anniversary with the theme "Gaining Clarity and Strength through Changing Times".

During the kick-off ceremony, school principal Mr. Daniel Ezra Añoso remarked, "Hindi biro ang makarating sa 15 taon. Maraming pagsubok ang kinaharap at maaaring kaharapin ng paaralan. Ngunit ang mga pagsubok na ito ang siyang tumulong sa paaralan upang maging claro ang mga layunin nito..." (It's not easy reaching 15 years. The school has overcome many hurdles and it may yet face many more. But these hurdles also helped the school gain clarity in its goals.)

Pageant contestants pose in front of
audience and judges during the Search
for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI and the Search
for Mr. & Ms. RILI 2013.

The first day of the celebration, Feb. 21, featured this year's Search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI and the Search for Mr. & Ms. RILI. Participants from the two contests competed in modeling their casual and formal wears, in presenting their talents, and in answering questions given by the judges. They also competed in the number to tickets sold to their supporters. Preparatory students Gian Carlo Loyola and Czelsey Ayen Eval won this years Little Mr. and Ms. RILI crowns, respectively. Meanwhile, Grade 1 students Kim Adriel Sta. Maria and Daphne Raine Narciso were crowned Mr. and Ms. RILI, respectively. The Search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI was participated by preschool students while the Search for Mr. & Ms. RILI was a contest for elementary students.

That night, the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group staged Padayon, the group's second mini-concert. The group performed folk dances for the audience capping the concert with their performance of Sayaw sa Bangko, a skill dance performed on stacked chairs. The concert was attended by students, parents, and other guests including Mayor Edgardo Ramos of Pila, Laguna.

The annual Gala Night was held at the night of Feb. 22. The formal event was attended by faculty and secondary students. This year, attendees wore masks adorned with crystals to match the school's crystal anniversary.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group
performs the Sayaw sa Bangko during
their mini-concert entitled Padayon as
part of the celebration of RILI's 15th
Foundation Day.

The event also featured the Search for Mr. & Ms. Gala Night, a contest participated by secondary students. Art Arguidas from IV-Ruby and Frecanzie Nogrado from III-Sapphire were crowned Mr. and Ms. Gala Night, respectively. Contestants competed against each other in the formal wear competition, the talent competition, and question and answer portion. They also enlisted the aid of their supporters through Facebook likes and signatures.

On the third day, Feb. 23, winners of the different pageants paraded through Pila. After which, the Fun Games commenced. All students from preschool to high school were given respective groups and competed in numerous individual and team games. After scores have been tallied, team Earth Shakers was declared overall champion.

RILI holds 4th Gala Night

High school students waltzed in colorful gowns and decorated

masks during RILI's Gala Night as part of the school's 15th

founding anniversary.

Masks, gowns, and ties of different colors abound in the annual Gala Night of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) as part of the school's 15th founding anniversary celebration, Feb. 22. This is the 4th time the school has held this formal event.

The program started with the entrance of participants. Students from the high school department were introduced by masters of ceremonies Mr. Robby Torres and Ms. Rachel Dellosa. Participants entered with their partners and then proceeded to the center of the court for their cotillion.

School principal Mr. Daniel Ezra Añoso gave his welcome remarks followed by the president of the Student Council, Kenneth Cyruz Celso who also gave the class history of the senior class. After which, a slideshow presentation prepared by the senior class was shown while dinner was being served.

After dinner, contestants of the Search for Mr. & Ms. Gala Night 2013 presented themselves in casual and formal wear. They then presented their talents for the talent portion. Judges then asked them questions about varied topics such as family life and love life. Scores were then computed and Art Arguidas of Year IV and Frecanzie Nogrado of Year III were declared winners.

The program continued with the telling of the class prophecy by senior class president James Christian Espayos. After which, the key of responsibility were then transferred by Year IV representative Mark Donel de Patiño to Year III representative Kate Aprilyn Surbano. Students then lit up candles and sang their promenade song.

The program ended with a dance party participated by students and teachers alike.

Foundation Day pageant winners crowned

Contestant for the search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI and the search
for Mr. & Ms. RILI pose before the audience during their coronation
day.

The winners of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s (RILI) Foundation Day pageants have been announced during their coronation days, Feb. 21 and 22 as part of the school's 15th founding anniversary celebration. The three contests are the search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI, the search for Mr. & Ms. RILI, and the search for Mr. & Ms. Gala Night.

The list of awards are as follows:

Search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI

Gian Carlo Loyola (Kindergarten), Little Mr. RILI, Best in Formal Wear

Czelsey Ayen Eval (Kindergarten), Little Ms. RILI, Best in Talent, Best in Formal Wear, Beast in Casual Wear, Ms. Photogenic

Jacob Gabrentina (Nursery), Little Mr. Crimson, Little Mr. Photogenic

Beatrice Felice Buccat (Preparatory), Little Ms. Crimson

Rhoye Sammuel Gonzales (Preparatory), Little Mr. Azure, Best in Talent, Best in Formal Wear, Best in Casual Wear

Heart Anne Nicole Estopace (Kindergarten), Little Ms. Azure

Francheska Rammielle Ruallo (Nursery), Little Ms. Vermilion

Search for Mr. & Ms. RILI

Kim Adriel Sta. Maria  (Grade 1), Mr. RILI

Daphne Raine Narciso (Grade 1), Ms. RILI, Ms. Photogenic-Primary

Jose Enrique Cadiz III (Grade 6), Mr. Crimson, Best in Casual Wear-Intermediate

Vanessa Oca (Grade 6), Ms. Crimson, Best in Talent-Intermediate, Best in Formal Wear-Intermediate, Ms. Photogenic-Intermediate

Raven Brady (Grade 2), Mr. Azure, Mr. Photogenic-Primary

Denise de Patiño (Grade 6), Ms. Azure, Best in Casual Wear-Intermediate

McLein Bondad (Grade 5), Mr. Vermilion, Best in Talent-Intermediate, Mr. Photogenic-Intermediate, Best in Formal Wear-Intermediate

Reina Lhyne Abogado (Grade 2), Ms. Vermilion, Best in Talent-Primary, Best in Formal Wear-Primary, Best in Casual Wear-Primary

Nickandrei Eufren de Guito (Grade 2), Mr. Mauve, Best in Talent-Primary, Best in Formal Wear-Primary, Best in Casual Wear-Primary

Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 5), Ms. Citrine

Search for Mr. & Ms. Gala Night

Boys:

Art Arguidas (Year IV), Mr. Gala Night, Best in Talent

Genesis Viñalon (Year II), 1st Runner-up, Mr. Popularity, Mr. Photogenic

Jan Jherico Marciano (Grade 7), 2nd Runner-up, Best in Formal Wear

Renzo Oca (Year IV), 2nd Runner-up

Chrislam Kutin (Year III), 3rd Runner-up

Girls:

Frecanzie Nogrado (Year III), Best in Formal Wear, Ms. Popularity, Ms. Photogenic

Crystel Anne Almario (Year II), 1st Runner-up, Best in Talent

Nykah Ajunan (Year IV), 2nd Runner-up

Rea Formento (Grade 7), 3rd Runner-up

Angelica Rosales (Grade 7), 4th Runner-up

Grade 2 pupils win bronze in district MTAP quiz

(L-R) Grade 2 students Raven Brady, Klarie Jane Laluz, and
Therice Junel Nogrado receive their bronze medals together with
coach Mrs. Cherry Barrios.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) won 3rd place in the district level of the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge sponsored by Metrobank, the Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP), and the Department of Education (DepEd). The contest was held Jan. 17 at Labuin Elementary School in Pila, Laguna.

RILI's Grade 2 team was composed of Raven Brady, Klarie Jane Laluz, and Therice Junel Nogrado. Each student answered the test individually and then their scored were added and ranked. They earned a total score of 26 points which landed them in the 3rd spot tied with the team from South Greenville School.

Other teams who represented RILI are as follows:

Grade 1: Fheem Nadine Gonzales, Freiya Robyn Ruallo, and Kim Adriel Sta. Maria

Grade 3: Samuel Agudo, Jeuel Andrei Gonzales, and Lyn Rianne Ignacio

Grade 4: Kurt IC Bandong, Ron Wesley Gonzales, and Joriel Reyes

Grade 5: Hannah Pauline Abela, Euclid Ivana Emmanuel Hidalgo, and Jacob Payag

Grade 6: Marcus Adrian Balinas, Karell Anne Laluz, and Gilliane Allyse Ruanes

The Grade 2 team was coached by their adviser Mrs. Cherry Barrios. Other teams were coached by Mrs. Miriam Añoso, Mrs. Rowena Camut, and Mrs. Jennelyn Alcantara.

RILI CAT reaches out to less fortunate kids

A preschool pupil receives his gift from CAT corps leader James
Christian Espayos.

It felt like Christmas all over again for the less fortunate children of Brgy. Bukal, Pila, Laguna as they received a pack of school supplies from Batch Sambisig of the Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) corps of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), Jan. 12.

Batch Sambisig leader James Christian Espayos said they wanted to give back to the community by helping less fortunate children in the preschool levels.

The CAT corps solicited school supplies from private individuals that preschool children will be needing for the coming school year. This is in time with the Department of Education's (DepEd) early registration program which encourages parents to register their child early so that public schools will be better prepared for the incoming students.

The gift-giving activity was organized in cooperation with Brgy. Capt. Adelaida Esplana, Day Care Center teacher Ms. Dyna Basco, and RILI CAT adviser Mr. Robby Torres.

RILI Gr. 1, 2 beat private schools in district math quiz

Therice Junel Nogrado (left)
prepares for the test.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s (RILI) Grade 1 and Grade 2 contestants to the district level Math Quest outranked other private schools in Pila held Dec. 12 in Tubuan Elementary School.

Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 2) outwitted her competitors from the private schools and ranked 2nd in the overall tally together with the contestants from the public schools. Kim Adriel Sta. Maria (Grade 1) also defeated other contestants from the private schools and landed in the 5th spot together with the contestants from the public schools.

Kim Adriel Sta. Maria (back)

writes his answer to the

problem.

Nogrado and Sta. Maria both answered mathematics questions involving the four basic operations. Questions were read by the quiz master and the contestants were left to form their own mathematical statements and then give the answers.

Other contestants from RILI were Lyn Rianne Ignacio (Grade 3), Ron Wesley Gonzales (Grade 4), Euclid Ivana Emmanuel Hidalgo (Grade 5), Gilliane Alysse Ruanes (Grade 6) and Marcus Adrian Balinas (Grade 6).

Nogrado and Sta. Maria advanced to the division level of the Math Quest, Jan. 8, held in Bagumbayan Elementary School, Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Both contestants placed 7th in the overall tally.

The contestants were coached by Mrs. Miriam Añoso, Mrs. Cherry Barrios, Mrs. Rowena Camut, Mrs. Jennelyn Alcantara, and Mr. Daniel Ezra Añoso.