RILI claims repeat win in LAPPRISADA folk dance contest

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group is declared the champion in the folk dance competition of the LAPPRISADA Capitol Chapter Literary-Musical Contests, Aug. 24.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) took home the championship in the Intermediate Folk Dance competition at the Laguna Province Private Schools Administrators Association (LAPPRISADA) Capitol Chapter Literary-Musical (Lit-Mus) Contests held Aug. 24, 2019. RILI won its second straight championship in the said event.

Participating teams are required to perform Polka sa Nayon, a dance from Batangas province.

A rookie-laden Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) represented RILI in the said category. Seven of its ten-member representation are first-time dancers with barely a month of training. Composing the team are the following students: Eraño Felix T. Arinuelo, Khirk Ezekiel S. Romulo, Marck Alfred L. Ordoñez, James Louies E. Velasco, Allyzzon Marc A. Elnar, Ericka Gayel S. Gonzales, Ivanna I. Salonga, Kim Audrey V. Laraño, Ma. Alexa P. Labao, and Pauline Jenica B. Mole.

Escuela de Brigida Montessori, Inc. took 2nd place while Meaningful Minds Center for Learning, Inc. landed in 3rd. Both schools are from Bay, Laguna.

RILI will represent the Capitol Chapter in the upcoming LAPPRISADA Provincial Lit-Mus Contests on Sept. 14, 2019 in Los Baños, Laguna.

RILI retains 'Timpalak' championship

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. receives their second consecutive Timpalak sa Katutubong Sayaw championship trophy. (Bottom row from left: Pauline Jenica Mole, Allyzza Mae Elnar, Ma. Alexa Labao, Dhoreen Lhyne Abogado, Hannah Chazey Pilongo, Kriz Emmanuel Opinion, Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales, Carl James Intia, Miguel Brandon Manalili, and Marck Alfred Ordoñez)

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) successfully defended its Timpalak sa Katutubong Sayaw championship by besting 15 other teams, March 7, 2019 at the Pila Municipal Center. RILI was represented by the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG).

BCDG faced tough competition this year from both public and private schools. The contest saw an increase in the number of participating teams--a total of 16--most of which attended a dance clinic. The dance clinic was organized by the Department of Education (DepEd) district Music, Arts, PE, and Health (MAPEH) coordinators to ensure that the participants execute the dance according to the dance literature.

This year's contest piece is Jotabal, a Maria Clara dance originating from Gumaca, Quezon. The dance literature was written by national artist Francisca Reyes Aquino, who researched the dance.

The contest started at around 3:00PM and finished at around 6:00PM. Labuin Elementary School took the podium for the first time with a 2nd place finish. Last year's 2nd place winner Pila Central Elementary School settled for 3rd place this time.

BCDG snatches gold, 2 bronzes in Laguna folkdance tilt

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group celebrates its three victories at the 3rd Laguna Folk Dance Competition at SM City San Pablo, Dec. 5, 2018.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) took home the championship plus two bronzes at the Laguna Folk Dance Competition held Dec. 5, 2018 at SM City San Pablo. The annual competition is organized by the Laguna Tourism Culture, Arts and Trade Office.

BCDG's elementary team, which represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), has been in a winning streak this school year dominating the NAPSPHIL Literary-Musical Competitions just a few months before this contest. They added another championship trophy to their collection by defeating two-time defending champions Sta. Cruz Central Elementary School (SCES). In this category, participants were to choose from two rural dances: Itik-itik and Kalapati. BCDG performed Itik-itik, a dance mimicking the movement of ducks. It was also the choice of runner-up SCES and third place finisher Pacita Complex-I Elementary School.

BCDG also represented RILI in the high school category where competition was tight among schools known for their folk dance teams. Last year's champions San Antonio de Padua College retained their position while Pedro Guevarra Memorial National High School made it to 2nd place after missing the top three in last year's contest. BCDG, however, remains in the podium for two consecutive years after landing in 3rd place. Participants in the high school category were asked to perform either Jota Gumaqueña or Malagueña, both Maria Clara dances. BCDG performed Malagueña while the top two teams chose the other.

A surprise win for BCDG came in the open category which they joined for the first time. With a rookie-laden team, BCDG's aim was just to perform the required piece well--the popular but difficult Tinikling. Perfect timing and minimal mistakes proved enough for BCDG to barge into the top three of the category. Defending champions Sining Kalinangan Dance Troupe from Sta. Cruz retained its spot while Bagong Lahi Dance Troupe from Lumban took 2nd place. BCDG landed in 3rd place. This category is open to any group--professional, school-based, or community-based--unlike in the elementary and high school categories where teams are all school-based.

RILI takes 2 championships, third place finish in maiden NAPSPHIL stint

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group receive their bronze medals and a plaque during the awarding ceremonies of the National Alliance of Private Schools - Philippines Literary-Musical Competition.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) collected two championships and a third place finish on the first time it joined the National Alliance of Private Schools - Philippines (NAPSPHIL) Literary-Musical (LitMus) Competition. The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) represented RILI in the Intermediate Level Folk Dance category of the event. They bagged two consecutive championships--the Capitol Chapter level and the LAPPRISADA provincial level--before bringing home the bronze in the regional finals, Sept. 28, 2018 at One Tagaytay Place Hotel in Tagaytay City.

RILI was Laguna's representative to the regional competition where they competed with other teams from the provinces of Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.

With the wins, RILI's administration said that it will strengthen the school's program in the performing arts and that it plans to continue finding avenues where students can showcase their talents.

BCDG conquers provincial folk dance contest, heads to regionals

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group impressed the judges with their graceful execution of steps which catapulted them to the top spot of the Intermediate Folk Dance category of the provincial level NAPSPHIL Literary-Musical Competition.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) dominated the Intermediate Level Folk Dance category of the provincial level National Alliance of Private Schools Philippines (NAPSPHIL) Literary-Musical (LitMus) Competition by taking home the championship Sept. 22, 2018 at San Antonio de Padua College in Pila, Laguna.

BCDG represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and the Capitol Chapter of LAPPRISADA in the competition. They emerged as the winner among 12 teams representing other private schools from the different LAPPRISADA chapters. The group performed the La Jota Moncadeña, a Maria Clara dance with castanets from Moncada, Tarlac. 

Holy Rosary College (Santa Rosa City, PRISAA chapter) took 2nd place with their performance of Kadal Tahu while St. Therese Montessori School of San Pablo (San Pablo City, PRISEA Chapter) landed in 3rd place performing Binoyugan.

BCDG will represent the province of Laguna in the regional level NAPSPHIL LitMus competition on Sept. 28 in Tagaytay City.

The group recently won in the LAPPRISADA Capitol Chapter LitMus Competition last August 18 which secured them a slot in the provincial level competitions.

BCDG wins Pailah Folk Dance Contest

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group members and Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. officials pose with Mayor Egay Ramos, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, DepEd principals and schools heads, and judges after winning the championship at the Timpalak sa Katututbong Sayaw at the 5th Pailah Festival.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) reasserts its mastery of Philippine folk dances by taking home the championship at the Timpalak sa Katutubong Sayaw, March 8, 2018, at the Pila Municipal Center. The contest was part of the 5th Pailah Festival.

BCDG represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and was declared champion among 14 dance troupes from different public and private schools in Pila. Pila Central Elementary School won 2nd Place while Pansol Elementary School won 3rd Place.

The contest required participating teams to interpret and dance the A La Jota, a Maria Clara dance from the city of San Pablo in Laguna. Teams are composed of eight to ten members in the elementary level.

BCDG also recently won 2nd Place in the Laguna Musikahan, 2nd Place in the high school level and 3rd Place in the elementary level at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition last November 2017.

BCDG's competing team was composed of Danella Joyce Roque (Grade 6), Kyle Danielle Lozande (Grade 6), Hannah Chazey Pilongo (Grade 5), Dhoreen Lhyne Abogado (Grade 5), Miel Amber Ventura (Grade 6), Carl James Intia (Grade 5), Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 5), and Kriz Emmanuel Opinion (Grade 5).

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.

RILI participates in 5th UPD dancesport contest

Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (left) and Timothy James Manalo and Janne Gladys Tiosen (right) strike a post at the culmination of the 5th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup at the CHK gym in UP Diliman.

The Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) dancesport team participated in the 5th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup, April 16, 2016, at the College of Human Kinetics Gymnasium at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado represented RILI at the Latin categories of the competition. In the Standard categories, Timothy James Manalo and Janne Gladys Tiosen were the school's representatives.

Manalo and Tiosen performed an honor dance (automatic win) in the Interhighschool Standard Syllabus Grade D and placed 2nd in the Interhighschool Standard Open Grade D category.

Vargas and Abogado ranked 5th in the Interhighschool Latin Syllabus Grade D, Interhighschool Open Grade D, and Interhighschool Open Grade C categories. They placed 6th in the Interhighschool Latin Syllabus Grade C category.

RILI's dancesport team will next compete at the 2016 District Meet in Pila, Laguna.

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.

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.

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. 

RILI participates in local tourism seminar

Ms. Perla Drilon accepts her certificate of participation in behalf
of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. at the tourism seminar in
Pila, Laguna.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) joined a local tourism seminar, Oct. 3-4, at Ken-Yo Garden Resort, Pila, Laguna. The seminar aims to boost Pila's development through historical, cultural, and ecology tourism. RILI was represented by Grade 7 and Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) adviser Ms. Perla Drilon.

Speakers discussed the thrusts of tourism industry in the CALABARZON region and the ways Pila can help achieve the objectives. They also tackled why Pila, being a historical site, is a unique attraction in the region. Business opportunities related to tourism were also discussed in the seminar.

Speakers of the seminar-workshop are Dr. Virginia Cardenas, professor at the Institute of Governance and Rural Development (IGRD) of University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB); Marites Castro, Chief Tourism Operations Officer of the Department of Tourism (DOT)-Southern Tagalog Region; Corazon Relova, president of the Pila Historical Society Foundation, Inc.; historian Jaime Tiongson; Nilo Agustin, consultant for Tourism Special Projects; Bien Claravall, senior lecturer at the Asian Institute of Tourism of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD); Angelita Fucanan, curator at the National Museum; Martin Valera, regional director of DOT-Region I; and Dr. John Perez, professor at IGRD of UPLB.

RILI and Pila Central Elementary School are the only representatives from the education sector. RILI aims to aid the national and local government's efforts in promoting Filipino culture through its official cultural dance group BCDG.

Pila celebrates 437th year

Mayor Edgardo Ramos reports the accomplish-
ments of his government.

Pila celebrated its 437th founding anniversary, July 28, with a program held at the Municipal Quadrangle.

The municipal government held activities and rendered services to the residents of Pila such as vegetable seeds distribution, distribution of PhilHealth membership cards, mobile NBI clearance, medical and optical missions, job fairs, and blood donation.

The program started with a prayer and doxology from public school and day care center pupils. Dr. Edna Hemedez, district supervisor, gave her opening remarks. Mayor Edgardo Ramos then gave a report of accomplishments of the local government. Vice Mayor Querubin Relova, Jr. also gave his message to the Pileños which was followed by a narration of the history of Pila from the pre-Hispanic era by Colegio Monterei de Pila.

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group entertains the audience with a
dance that reflects Pila's history.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) also took part in the program. RILI's official folk dance group, Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group, rendered two folk dances which reflect the history of Pila. Other private schools and the pupils of the different Day Care Centers also rendered special numbers.

The first dictionary in the Philippines--Vocabolario de Lengua Tagala--was printed in Pila. The National Historical Institute declared Pila's town plaza a historical landmark in 2000. Two years after, the Catholic church declared Pila's parish as the Diocesan Shrine of San Antonio de Padua. This makes Pila the only town in the Philippines that is declared a historical landmark by both the government and the Catholic church.

RILI proclaims new SC, BCDG officers

SC advisers and officers: (L-R) adviser Mrs. Jeroline Ocampo,
Jacob Nathanielz Payag, Amie Arcilla, Louise Anne Nido,
Kenneth Cyrus Celso, and adviser Mr. Ronaldo Morales.

The newly elected officers of the Student Council (SC) and Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) were proclaimed, July 2, during the school flag ceremony program. This was done following the SC and BCDG elections held June 29 and 30, respectively.

SC officers for SY 2012-2013 are Kenneth Cyrus Celso (President), Louise Anne Nido (Vice President), Amie Arcilla (Secretary), Jacob Nathanielz Payag (Treasurer), Ron Wesley Gonzales (Grade 4 class representative), Hannah Pauline Abela (Grade 5 class representative), Karell Anne Laluz (Grade 6 class representative), Hannah Luli Villanueva (Grade 7 class representative), Shane Corales (Year II class representative), Frecanzie Nogrado (Year III class representative), and James Christian Espayos (Year IV class representative).

BCDG officers: (L-R) Guila Mae

Castanñeda, Isabel Silva, Bethany

Praise Ortiz, Kate Aprilyn Surbano, and

Euclid Ivana Emmanuel Hidalgo.

BCDG officers for SY 2012-2013 are Bethany Praise Ortiz (President), Isabel Silva (Vice President), Guila Mae Castañeda (Secretary), Kate Aprilyn Surbano (Costumes Custodian), and Euclid Ivana Emmanuel Hidalgo (Props and Accessories Custodian).

This is the first elections held for the newly formed SC. BDCG was formed last school year but has only elected officers this year.

BCDG holds auditions for SY 2012-2013

BCDG hopefuls try some difficult steps.

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) held a mini-workshop and auditions, June 23, at Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s (RILI) covered court.

BCDG choreographer Ms. Precious Sarah Añoso facilitated the workshop. She taught basic steps to 20 students from elementary (Grades 4-6) and secondary levels. Students then performed a routine which served as the basis for choosing who passed the auditions.

The following students passed the auditions:

1. Kenneth Cyrus Celso (Year IV)
2. John Lester Lagura (Year IV)
3. Mark Donel De Patiño (Year IV)
4. Louise Anne Nido (Year III)
5. Kate Aprilyn Surbano (Year III)
6. Guila Mae Castañeda (Grade 6)
7. Danna Erika Mapalad (Grade 6)
8. Rovie Mae Dasmariñas (Grade 6)
9. Maria Genynna Denizze Roño (Grade 6)
10. Gillianne Alysse Ruanes (Grade 6)
11. Vanessa Oca (Grade 6)
12. Khrys Kyle Payag (Grade 5)
13. Euclid Ivana Emmanuel Hidalgo (Grade 5)
14. Ron Wesley Gonzales (Grade 4)

The new members will automatically be part under the school's Performing Arts (Dance) program and will enjoy benefits and privileges.

BCDG is the official folk dance group of RILI and has represented the school in different performances within Pila and neighboring municipalities.