RILI crowns new pageant winners

This year's pageant winners during their coronation (L to R): Mr. RILI 2019 Jairus Mikhail Cacho, Ms. RILI 2019 Alexis Jewel Tolentino, Mr. Gala Night 2019 Dalzen Nickandrei Gutierrez, and Ms. Gala Night Maui Encarnacion

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. crowned four new title holders this year's pageants held during the 21st Founding Anniversary Celebration of the school, March 13-15, 2019. Jairus Mikhail Cacho and Alexis Jewel Tolentino are this year's Mr. and Ms. RILI, respectively. This year's Mr. and Ms. Gala Night are Dalzen Nickandrei Gutierrez and Maui Encarnacion, respectively. The search for Mr. and Ms. RILI 2019 was held during the opening program of the celebration, March 13, while the search for Mr. and Ms. Gala Night 2019 was held during the closing program of the events on March 15.

Search for Mr. and Ms. RILI 2019 Winners

Mr. RILI - Jairus Mikhail Cacho (Grade 4)
Ms. RILI - Alexis Jewel Tolentino (Preparatory)
Mr. Crimson - Gian Andrew Dulay (Preparatory)
Ms. Crimson - Coline I. Salonga (Preparatory)
Mr. Azure - Jade Allen Violanda (Grade 1)
Ms. Azure - Cassandra Mae Garcia (Grade 2)
Mr. Vermilion - Ron Daniel Ernas (Grade 6)
Ms. Vermilion - Elyza Mikael Lumbao (Kindergarten)
Mr. Mauve - Vince Archie Malinawan (Preparatory)
Ms. Mauve - Kim Audrey Laraño (Grade 4)
Ms. Citrine - Brielle Zoephian Felasol (Preparatory)
Ms. Chartreuse - Beatrich Anne Borres (Grade 5)
Best in Talent - Jade Allen Violanda and Coline I. Salonga
Best in Formal Wear - Ron Daniel Ernas and Alexis Jewel Tolentino
Best in Denim Wear - Ron Daniel Ernas and Beatrich Anne Borres
Photogenic - Jade Allen Violanda and Alexis Jewel Tolentino

Search for Mr. and Ms. Gala Night 2019 Winners

Mr. Gala Night - Dalzen Nickandrei Gutierrez (Grade 7)
Ms. Gala Night - Maui Encarnacion (Grade 10)
Mr. Gala Night 1st Runner-up - Marc Alexis Manangkil (Grade 10)
Ms. Gala Night 1st Runner-up - Shekinah Bless Esguerra (Grade 12)
Mr. Gala Night 2nd Runner-up - John Rovic Carrillo (Grade 9)
Ms. Gala Night 2nd Runner-up - Katelyn Joy Rebollido (Grade 12)
Mr. Gala Night 3rd Runner-up - Dwayne Adriel Gonzales (Grade 8)
Ms. Gala Night 3rd Runner-up - Pauline Nicole Latagan (Grade 8)
Mr. and Ms. Popularity - John Rovic Carillo and Maui Encarnacion
Photogenic - Marc Alexis Manangkil and Maui Encarnacion
Best in Denim Wear - Dalzen Nickandrei Gutierrez and Katelyn Joy Rebollido
Best in Formal Wear - Dalzen Nickandrei Gutierrez and Maui Encarnacion

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 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 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.

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).