BCDG lands 2nd in 2017 Laguna Musikahan

Isa! Dalawa! Tatlo! Sampu! Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group members count off at the beginning of their 2nd place performance of the Maglalatik at the 2017 Laguna Musikahan, Dec. 15, 2017 at Sta. Cruz, Laguna. 

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) took 2nd place at the Laguna Musikahan held December 15, 2017 at Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The group represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and the district of Pila in the annual contest in the Elementary Boys Folk Dance category. They competed against 11 other teams.

The team consisted of Miel Amber Ventura (Grade 6), Kriz Emmanuel Opinion (Grade 5), Carl James Intia (Grade 5), Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 5), Miguel Brandon Manalili (Grade 5), and Brian Francisco Daguinsin (Grade 4).

Host school Sta. Cruz Central Elementary School took the top spot while Pacita Complex Elementary School settled for third.

Contestants for the said category performed the Maglalatik, a dance depicting the Christians and the Moros fighting over the prized latik.

BCDG competed fresh off their recent double podium finish at the Laguna Folk Dance Competition just two weeks before the Laguna Musikahan.

Bahaghari takes silver, bronze at Laguna folk dance contest

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group members receive their 2nd Place and 3rd Place trophies at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition. With them (from right, standing) are choreographer Ms. Precious Sarah A. Añoso, school principal Mr. Daniel Ezra A. Añoso, school administrator Miriam A. Añoso, and group adviser Ms. Perla E. Drilon.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. took home a double podium finish in their debut appearance at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition, Nov. 28, 2017, at the Laguna Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. BCDG landed in 2nd place in the Junior and Senior High Category and 3rd place in the Elementary Category of the competition.

The junior and senior high school team competed against 11 other teams from different schools in Laguna. Participants in this category chose between Polkabal and Jotabal. BCDG performed the Polkabal as their contest piece which landed them in 2nd place and the best among the teams who performed Polkabal.

The elementary team also competed against 11 other teams. In this category, teams chose between Tinolabong and Subli. BCDG performed Tinolabong which earned them their 3rd place finish. They were also the highest ranking team among those who performed Tinolabong.

The junior and senior high school team members are BCDG president Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 11), Mark Henson Vargas (Grade 11), Danna Erika Mapalad (Grade 11), King Rowan de Castro (Grade 11), Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 10), Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 10), Aldrin Rosales (Grade 8), and Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 7).

The elementary team members are Danella Joyce Roque (Grade 6), Kyle Danielle Lozande (Grade 6), Miel Amber Ventura (Grade 6), Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 5), Kriz Emmanuel Opinion (Grade 5), Dhoreen Lhyne Abogado (Grade 5), Carl James Intia (Grade 5), and Hannah Chazey Pilongo (Grade 4).

San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. took 1st place while STI College of Sta. Cruz, Laguna was in 3rd place in the junior and senior high school category.

In the elementary category, Sta. Cruz Central Elementary School bagged the 1st prize while Pila Central Elementary School landed in 2nd place.

The competition also featured an open category which was participated by three performing groups: Sining Kalinangan Dance Troupe (1st place), Liksilaw Dance Troupe (2nd place), and PUP Siglaw (3rd place).

RILI places 3rd in history quiz

Iona Gabrielle S. de Torres (left) and Bruce Vincent J. Manalili (right) receive their certificate of recognition during the school flag ceremony, Oct. 9. Not in photo is the third member of their team, Marchel Timothy S. Mercado.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. finished in third place at the district level Philippine History Quiz, Oct. 6, at Pansol Elementary School. RILI was among the 15 teams from public and private schools in the district of Pila which competed in the quiz. Each team is comprised by three students coming from Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6. 

RILI was represented by Bruce Vincent J. Manalili (Gr. 4), Iona Gabrielle S. de Torres (Gr. 5), and Marchel Timothy S. Mercado (Gr. 6).

The team from Masico Elementary School won the competition while Pook Elementary School placed second.

Individual scores were also noted. A student from Aplaya Elementary School ranked the highest.

Team RILI was coached by Grade 6 adviser Mr. Alexis Melchor Sta. Ana.

RILI takes 2nd place in Pila EsPAAWIT

Kriz Emmanuel O. Opinion together with RILI teacher Mrs. Corie D. Matienzo receive their certificates from contest judges and hosts at the awarding ceremony of the district level EsPAAWIT.

Grade 5 student of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) Kriz Emmanuel O. Opinion took second place in the Pila District EsPAAWIT, Oct. 3, 2017, at Linga Elementary School. The singing contest is part of the Festival of Talents organized by the Department of Education Division of Laguna.

Opinion competed against 13 other contestants from public and private schools in the District of Pila. San Antonio Elementary School won the competition while Pila Central Elementary School landed in third place.

With limited time to prepare, Opinion started practicing only one day before the competition. He sang Rico J. Puno's "May Bukas Pa". The contestants are required to sing Filipino inspirational, religious, or worship songs.

The contest is aligned with the subject Edukasyon sa Pagpapahalaga or EsP, hence the name EsPAAWIT.

RILI wins district storytelling contest

Irich Joy M. Cajes (center) and RILI administrator Mrs. Miriam A. Añoso (2nd from right) receive their certificates from the contest judges.

Preparatory student Irich Joy M. Cajes of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. swept the competition in the preliminary levels of the 2017 Kindergarten Festival of Talents. Cajes competed against a contestant from St. Therese School of Arts and Science, Inc. in the private schools cluster round in the Filipino category of the contest last Sept. 12, 2017. She was then pitted against Pinagbayanan Elementary School, the winner in the public schools cluster round, Sept. 29. RILI won this round to secure a spot to represent Pila District in the provincial level of the competition on Oct. 20, 2017

RILI also participated in the English category of the contest. The school was represented by Lei Anne Rania D. Chavez.

RILI's storytelling team was trained by school administrator Mrs. Miriam A. Añoso.

RILI hosts PSAAP 2017

RILI student-athlete Paul Cedrick Surbano lights the PSAAP flame to signify the offical opening of the games at PSAAP Meet 2017.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. hosted this year's edition of the Private Schools Athletic Association of Pila or PSAAP (formerly Private Elementary Schools Athletic Association of Pila), Aug. 28-29, 2017.

The first day of the event started with a kick-off program which began with a parade from the municipal plaza to the school grounds. All six participating schools joined the parade and were led by their high school muses and escorts.

The program commenced when the participants arrived at the school grounds. RILI principal Mr. Daniel Ezra A. Añoso welcomed the student-athletes and other guests.

After hoisting their respective school flags, the muses and escorts participated in the Search for PSAAP Muse and Escort. The pair from San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC) won the title. The SAPC pair will be leading the PSAAP delegation to the coming Pila District Meet.

RILI athlete Paul Cedrick Surbano held the PSAAP torch and lighted the PSAAP flame after the pageant, symbolizing the start of the games.

RILI teacher and PSAAP program chair Mr. Alexis Melchor Sta. Ana and RILI student Paula Jane Camus led the Coordinators' Pledge and Oath of Sportsmanship, respectively.

The second day, program served as closing for the events. Highlighting the program was the search for Mr. and Ms. PSAAP 2017, a pageant for the elementary students.

The competition was composed of a production number that featured the contestants' casual wear, a sportswear competition, and the question and answer round.

SAPC bagged the Mr. and Ms. PSAAP 2017 titles while the pair from RILI were runners-up.

Each school provided special numbers during the program. Winners from different events were given awards and certificates before the pageant winners were announced.

SAPC garnered the most number of sports events and is considered the overall champion.

This year's PSAAP is composed of host RILI, SAPC, Liceo de Pila, South Greenville School, Colegio Monterei de Pila Child Development, Inc., and St. Therese School of Arts and Science, Inc.

RILI holds Nutrition Program 2017

Students and teachers tasted the healthy desserts they created for the school's Nutrition Program.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. held its annual Nutrition Program, July 31, 2017 at the school grounds. Students from all levels participated in the event. This year's theme was "Healthy Diet Gawing Habit -- for life!"

The event started with a short program. Each cluster gave a short presentation and then proceeded to their hands-on activities.

The preschool department engaged in creating "smiling" desserts using apples, peanut butter, and marshmallows. Those from the Grade 1-3 cluster were busy with mamon decorating. Meanwhile, the Grades 4-6 were taught how to create healthy sandwiches. Junior high students participated in a dessert-making contest. All events were facilitated by the senior high students.

The event ended with a boodle fight which was participated by students, parents, and teachers.

Preschool teacher Ms. Rebecca Dorado was the event chair while Grade 6 adviser Mr. Alexis Melchor Sta. Ana was the program host.