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.

RILI joins NAPSPHIL LitMus tilt, bags folk dance crown

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was all smiles as they represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and bagged the championship at the Literary-Musical competition last August 18.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) debuted at the National Alliance of Private Schools-Philippines (NAPSPHIL) Literary-Musical (LitMus) competitions in high spirits by bagging the championship at the Folk Dance contest for Grades 4-6. The school also competed in other events which were held August 18, 2018 at South Greenville School in Pila, Laguna.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) represented RILI in the folk dance contest and competed against four other schools. BCDG took the top spot and the right to represent the Capitol Chapter of the Laguna Province Private Schools and Administrators' Association (LAPPRISADA) to the provincial level of the LitMus competitions.

The Bridgewater School, Inc. landed in 2nd place, while San Antonio de Padua College took 3rd place. Other contestants to the folk dance competition are Meaningful Minds Center for Learning, Inc. and Joy in Learning School, Inc.

BCDG's competing team is comprised of Sammuel Rhoye B. Gonzales (Grade 6), Miguel Brandon J. Manalili (Grade 6), Carl James S. Intia (Grade 6), Kriz Emmanuel O. Opinion (Grade 6), Dhoreen Lhyne D. Abogado (Grade 6), Hannah Chazey C. Pilongo (Grade 6), Allyza Mae A. Elnar (Grade 6), and Pauline Jenica B. Mole (Grade 4).

RILI also competed in other contests of the LitMus competitions. Alexis Jewel V. Tolentino (Preparatory) competed in the English poetry recital while Irich Joy M. Cajes (Grade 1) participated in the Filipino poetry recital. Alexa Chloe B. Apuya (Kindergarten) and Ma. Christina C. Manlapas (Grade 2) competed in the preschool and primary divisions of the vocal solo contest, respectively, while Iona Gabrielle S. de Torres (Grade 6) competed in the declamation contest. The school also participated in the hip-hop dance contest for junior high school students. The team was comprised of Rheina Lhyne D. Abogado (Grade 8), Akisha Joella Estolano (Grade 8), Therice Junel M. Nogrado (Grade 8), Trisha Mae N. Ofalsa (Grade 8), Dwight Patrick D. Gonzales (Grade 9), Jerome C. Pamis (Grade 9), Mark Lawrence G. Rafael (Grade 9), Maui V. Encarnacion (Grade 9), and Jerald Caezar E. Dulay (Grade 10).

BCDG will compete in the provincial level of the folk dance contest on Sept. 8, 2018 where they will face the representatives of other private schools associations in Laguna.

RILI partners with SK for cultural night, singing contest

Administrator Mrs. Miriam A. Añoso (rightmost) received the certificate of appreciation in behalf of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. at the first Cultural Night and Singing Competition organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan of Brgy. Bulilan Sur. Also present in the awarding are (L to R) SK Committee Chair on Education and Culture Fredie D. Cadacio; SK Chair Josua G. Alvarez; SK Treasurer Shiela Mae G. Balatibat; and Bulilan Sur Barangay Chairman Nilo Ladanga.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. partnered with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Brgy. Bulilan Sur in presenting their first Cultural Night and Singing Competition, Aug. 12, 2018, at the barangay covered court in celebration of Youth Week 2018.

The school awarded certificates of sponsorship to the winners of the singing contest as well as the 3-point shoot out contest which happened prior.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was also invited to perform during the contest. They performed the Kadal Blelah and the Binasuan to entertain the audience.

Before the contest, the SK organized a parade which was participated by the youth groups including some students of RILI. The school's delegation was awarded best dressed in the parade. The delegation from Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School was recognized as the biggest group to participate in the parade.

RILI attends 120th Independence Day, BCDG performs

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group performed at the 120th Independence Day celebration in Pila, Laguna. They were invited as guest performers of program host Pila Senior High School.

The faculty of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) attended the 120th Independence Day celebration last June 12, 2018 at the Pila Municipal Center. The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group  (BCDG) graced the event with a performance.

BCDG performed the Kadal Blelah, a T'boli dance which depicts the movement of birds freely flying and hopping. They were the only other group to perform aside from the host school Pila Senior High School (PSHS).

The PSHS Choir rendered the song numbers to start and end the program.

Mrs. Eva Marie S. Cambe, District Supervisor of Pila, gave the opening remarks. She welcomed schools present in the event and welcomed newly appointed DepEd officials in the district. Mayor Edgardo A. Ramos, then, delivered his message on the relevance of the celebration Independence Day.

Attendees then proceeded to the wreath laying ceremony led by the Mayor Ramos. He was followed by the officials of the municipal government, the teachers from the public and private schools, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Pila Historical Society Foundation, Serbisyong Tama-Kababaihan Pila Chapter, Deltacom, Rotary Club West, People Law Enforcement Board, MAP, Pila Retired Police Association, and the Sangguniang Barangay of each barangay in the district.

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).

RILI dominates Pila dancesport contest anew

In the Latin category, Careyn Lhyne Abogado and Mark Herson Vargas amazed judges and audience with fancy moves and precise steps.

Champions once again!

The Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) Dancesport Team has again claimed top spot in both Standard and Latin categories of the dancesport competition of this year's District Meet in Pila, Laguna.

Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 8) and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 8) are this year's champion in the Latin category of the competition. Vargas and Abogado used their experience to defeat eight other pairs from different schools in Pila. Don Manuel Rivera Memoral National High School (DMRMNHS) landed second place, while Linga National High School (LNHS) settled for a third place finish.

Four schools competed in the event: RILI was represented by the lone pair of Vargas and Abogado, DMRMNHS sent three pairs, LNHS also sent three pairs, while San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC) was represented by two pairs.

The dancers were required to dance the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, and the Jive. The competition began with a showdown where all the competing pairs danced simultaneously as judges assessed their performances. This was followed by individual performances of each couple.

After all the couples had performed, the judges chose the top five pairs. Included in the top five were RILI's Vargas and Abogado, two pairs from LNHS, a pair from DMNMNHS, and a pair from SAPC.

The top five pairs again performed all three dances before the winners were announced.

Timothy James Manalo and Janne Gladys Tiosen glided across the dance floor during their honor dance. They are the only pair to compete in the Standard category.

In the Standard category, Timothy James Manalo (Grade 8) and Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 9) represented RILI. They performed an honor dance which included the Waltz, the Tango, and the Quickstep. No other competitors participated leaving Manalo and Tiosen with an easy defense of RILI's championship of the Standard category from last year.

Vargas and Abogado, and Manalo and Tiosen will represent RILI in the coming Unit Meet on Oct. 8-9. All four are members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group, the school's official folk dance group.

RILI scribes land in top 10 of Pila press tilt

RILI's delegates to the district level press conference were awarded during the flag ceremony. (L-R) School administrator Mrs. Miriam A. Añoso, Therice Junel Nogrado, Akisha Joella Estolano, Hannah Joyce Desoloc, Klarie Jane Laluz, and coach Ms. April Jame Monserrat.

Four journalists from the elementary department of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. landed in the top 10 of their respective categories in this year's Pila District Elementary Schools Press Conference held September 9, 2015 at Pinagbayanan Elementary School in Pila, Laguna.

Akisha Joella Estolano (Grade 5) placed 5th in Feature Writing, Hannah Joyce Desoloc (Grade 6) placed 6th in Pagsulat ng Balita, Klarie Jane Laluz (Grade 6) took 8th place in Pagsulat ng Lathalain, and Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 5) landed in 9th place in News Writing.

Their placing in the district level competition has qualified them to compete in the Division Elementary Schools Press Conference held Sept. 16-18, 2015 at Cabuyao Central Elementary School in Cabuyao, Laguna. Despite failing to secure a podium finish in the division level, the journalists were able to learn the latest trends in campus journalism as there were numerous lectures for participants.

Students participate in Pila Day streetdancing

RILI students showed a variety of formations and dance moves at the Street Dancing Competition as part of the 440th Pila Day.

In celebration of Pila's 440th anniversary, high school students from all secondary schools within the municipality participated in a street dancing competition held July 29, 2015. Each school showed a piece of Pila's long history through dance as they paraded through the streets.

After the parade, participants performed an encore at the municipal plaza, the endpoint of the route.

All students from Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) in the high school department participated in the event. Clad in green and gold, RILI students maintained clean lines and kept their formations tight.

However, it was Liceo de Pila who took the first prize, while Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School and Linga National High School landed in second and third place respectively.

The other participating schools were San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, South Greenville School, Masico National High School, St. Therese School of Arts and Sciences, and Colegio Monterei de Pila Child Development Center.

RILI choir takes 2nd place in competition

The Bahaghari Chorale sang Batang-Bata Ka Pa by the Apo Hiking Society arranged by conductor Mr. Christian Samarista to land in second place in their maiden competition.

The newly formed Bahaghari Chorale of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. landed in 2nd place at the first Harana sa Bayan choral competition held July 27, 2015 at the municipal plaza as part of the 440th Pila Day festivities. The choir is composed of students from Grades 4-6.

Choirmaster Mr. Christian Samarista arranged Apo Hiking Society's Batang-Bata Ka Pa for the group to suit the chorale's young voice. The group's interpretation of the song landed them in 2nd place in their first ever competition. This is despite having only about one month to prepare and train. Some of the students didn't even have experience singing in class.

The RILI choral group competed against singing groups from Colegio Monterei de Pila Child Development Center (CMP) and Pila Central Elementary School. CMP took first place while Central placed 3rd.

There was also a high school category for the competition. Linga National High School took first place, Liceo de Pila was 2nd, and Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School was 3rd.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was also part of the event. They provided a special number during intermission breaks.

Bahaghari bags gold, silver in folk dance contest

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG), the official folk dance group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), took home the championship in the 1st Invitational Folk Dance and Folk Songs Competition in the high school folk dance category, March 2, 2015, at the Pila Municipal Grounds. The group also landed in second place in the elementary folk dance category.

The high school members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group flitted around the bamboo sticks with ease like the bird tikling from which the dance Tinikling got its name. They wowed the judges and took home the championship.

The BCDG high school team performed the Tinikling, a dance requiring speed and precision as dancers are required to dance in and around colliding bamboo sticks. The team won the judges' high marks with high leaps, fast moves, and smooth pattern transitions. They bested SCAFOLD of Linga National High School (LNHS) which took the second place; and Liksilaw Dance Troupe of San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC) which took the third spot.

The BCDG elementary students, meanwhile, made the audience smile with their performance of Lapay Bantigue, a folk dance from Masbate imitating sea gulls. They took the second place behind champions Labuin Elementary School. Pila Central Elementary School took the third place while Pook Elementary School placed fourth.

BCDG members from the elementary department flapped and waddled like sea gulls while performing the Lapay Bantigue. Their performance landed them in second place.

In the folk songs category, elementary and secondary students competed against each other. RILI was represented by Hannah Joyce Desoloc (Grade 5). She sang the Tagalog folk song Basta't Mahal Kita. A high school student from SAPC was declared the winner.

The contest was organized by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines Laguna Council and LNHS in cooperation with RILI.

RILI scribes land in top 10 of Pila press tilt

Left: Klarie Jane Laluz receives her certificate together with school paper adviser Mr. Bryan Mon Rosa. Right: Student-journalists Precious Ellaine Arinuelo, Lyn Rianne Ignacio and Therice Junel Matienzo pose with their medals and certificates.

Four student-journalists from Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) landed in the top ten of their respective contests in the 2014 District Elementary Schools Press Conference held Oct. 2 in Pila Elementary School. The results will advance them to the division level.

Lyn Rianne Ignacio placed 5th in Photojournalism (Filipino) while Therice Junel Nogrado also placed 5th in News Writing (English). Klarie Jane Laluz landed in the 8th spot in Editorial Writing (Filipino) while Precious Ellaine Arinuelo placed 10th in News Writing (Filipino).

Thirteen schools, including RILI, competed for the top 10 spots to qualify for the division level of the competition to be held on Oct. 9-11 in Siniloan, Laguna.

Bahaghari dancers sweep competition in dancesport

Champions Jan Jherico Marciano and Janne Gladys Tiosen

pose during their routine for the Waltz in the Standard category
of the Dancesport Competition.

Defending champions Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) dancers finished strong with two podium finishes in this year's Dancesport Competition of the 2014 Pila District Meet, Sept. 18, at the Pila Gymnasium. RILI's dancesport team claimed the championship for the second straight year in the Standard category. They landed in 2nd place in the Latin category.

The Standard category was the first contest to commence. RILI's delegates were Jan Jherico Marciano (Grade 9) and Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 8). They competed against two other pairs from Linga National High School (LNHS). Contestants danced the Waltz, the Tango, and then the Quickstep.

Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lyn Abogado tease the
audience while dancing the Cha-cha-cha which landed them
in 2nd place in the Latin category.

The Latin category was next where 18 pairs competed, two of which were from RILI. The category was divided into two heats with nine pairs each. Heat 1 included RILI's Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 7) and Careyn Lyn Abogado (Grade 7). King Rowan de Castro (Grade 9) and Vanessa Oca (Grade 8) were part of Heat 2.

All pairs danced the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, and the Jive. The 18 was narrowed down to nine including Herson and Abogado. The remaining nine pairs were then asked to dance for another round. The number of dancers and was then reduced to six pairs who were asked to dance individually. The six finalist pairs were called one by one in no particular order. Vargas and Abogado were last to be called.

The awarding ceremony followed. In the Standard category, Marciano and Tiosen landed in 1st place. The LNHS pairs landed in 2nd and 3rd spot.

King Rowan de Castro and Vanessa Oca show
off their moves while dancing the Rumba.

In the Latin category, Vargas and Abogado landed in 2nd place. A pair from Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School (DMRMNHS) got top spot while a pair from LNHS landed in 3rd.

This year, four schools competed in the event—RILI, DMRMNHS, LNHS, and San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC). Among the participating schools, RILI had the fewest number of representatives with a lone pair in Standard and two pairs in Latin. LNHS was represented by two pairs in Standard and six pairs in Latin. DMRMNHS and SAPC sent five pairs each in the Latin category.

RILI's dancesport team was trained by Mr. Bryan Mon Rosa (Grade 9 adviser) and Mr. Freddie Boy Sorromero (Grade 5 adviser). Vargas, Abogado, de Castro, Oca, and Tiosen are members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group, the official folk dance group of RILI. Marciano was a former member of the group.

Bahaghari dancers welcome VP Binay to Pila

Members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group performed
"Sayaw sa Bangko" to entertain the audience after Vice
Presiden Jejomar Binay's speech.

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG), the official folk dance group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) joined the municipality of Pila, Laguna in welcoming Vice President Jejomar Binay during his visit, July 26.

BCDG opened the program by rendering a doxology during the Provincial Pabahay Caravan held in the morning at Ken-Yo Garden Resort. Later that day, the group entertained the audience after Vice Pres. Binay addressed the people of Pila.

Aside from the housing caravan, Vice Pres. Binay was the guest of honor in the unveiling of the proposed restoration plan of Pila Heritage Museum and in the blessing and ribbon-cutting of Pila's lying-in clinic.

Grade 3 Team tops district MTAP

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) Grade 3 team landed in 1st place in the district level on the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd challenge, a mathematics quiz contest, held Jan.16 in Pila Central Elementary School.

Raven Brady, Klarie Jane Laluz, and Therice Junel Nogrado represented RILI. They shared the top spot with two other schools--Pinagbayanan Elementary School and Pansol Elementary School. Seventeen (17) elementary schools from the district of Pila competed in the contest.

Other teams from RILI also did well in the contest. The Grade 1 team, composed of Christian Miguel Mulinyawe, Lance Glen Jermayne San Mateo, and Jia Frina del Rosario landed in the 5th place overall, and in 1st place among private schools. The Grade 4 team, composed of Lyn Riane Ignacio, Hanna Joyce Desoloc, and Andrei Jeuel Gonzales was in 6th place overall and 2nd among private school.

RILI's representatives in the other categories are the following: Grade 2--Kim Adriel Sta. Maria, Danella Joyce Roque, and Miel Amber Ventura; Grade 5--Denise Lyn Pandacan, Maui Encarnacion, and Kervin Balatibat; and Grade 6--Hannah Pauline Abela, Andrai Jermaine Rumawak, and Jacob Nathanielz Payag.

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.

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.