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.

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 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.

RILI students elects SC officers for SY 2016-2017

RILI Students listened as candidates pitch in their plans and ideas for SY 2016-2017.

Students of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. elected a new set of officers for the RILI Student Council for SY 2016-2017. The election was held July 13, 2016.

Jomareen Angela Estrada (Grade 10) of the Brains and Skills Party (BSP) was re-elected as president of the Student Council. Other elected officials were from the BSP as well: Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 9) - Vice-president, Ana Karen Manalansan (Grade 7) - Secretary, Nicole Andre Gonzales (Grade 6) - Asst. Secretary, Paul Cedrick Surbano (Grade 9) - Treasurer, and Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 6) - Asst. Treasurer.

Also members of the Student Council are the class representatives elected by their respective grade levels: Vanessa Oca (Grade 10), Princess Lyn Berara (Grade 9), Rhobie Mae Belmonte (Grade 8), Precious May Orosco (Grade 7), Myrtle Rain Piyaw (Grade 6), Danella Joyce Roque (Grade 5), Samuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 4).

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.

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.

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 takes dancesport to MCL Cup 2014

Playful body movements and quick turns were the hihglights of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s routine for the MCL Cup 2014. Members of the team put away the colorful costume they used last year to make way for an all black garb. This was to feature body movements better in line with their dancesport theme this year.

Photo credit: www.facebook.com/TheMCLCup

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. high school students participated in the Give It Up! Street Dance Showdown of MCL Cup 2014 held Nov. 22, 2014 at Malayan Colleges Laguna in Cabuyao, Laguna. The team was largely composed of members of the school's official folk dance group, the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group.

Eight teams, including our own, competed for this year's street dance competition. While many opted for the usual festival theme (which was RILI's theme last year), RILIans brought dancesport into the mix.

Latin dancesport specialists Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado strike a pose at the end of the routine.

Photo credit: www.facebook.com/TheMCLCup

The routine was a mix of Cha-cha-cha, Samba, and Jive which ended in an exhibition routine from Latin dancesport specialists Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado.

RILI didn't land in the top three this year and is looking forward to better results next year.

RILI dancesport team competes in 4th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup

Jan Jherico Marciano and Janne Gladys Tiosen leap while doing the Quickstep (left panel) while Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (right panel) strike a pose during their Rumba routine at the 4th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup.

Photo credit: Stan de la Cruz, P.I. Pixels

With flashy moves and stunning poses, the Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) dancesport team competed in the 4th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup, Nov. 15, 2014. The contest was held at the NCPAG Assembly Hall at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City.

RILI was represented by Jan Jherico Marciano (Grade 9) and Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 8) in the Standard category; and by Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 7) and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 7) in the Latin category.

Marciano and Tiosen received gold medals for performing an honor dance in the Inter-high school Standard Syllabus Grade D and the Inter-high school Standard Syllabus Grade C categories. They also landed in 3rd place in the Inter-high school Standard Open Grade D and the Inter-high school Standard Open Grade C.

Grade D competitions in Standard require dancers to perform the Waltz and the Tango. Grade C competitions, on the other hand, require dancers to perform the Waltz, the Tango, and the Quickstep.

In the Latin dances, Vargas and Tiosen landed in 5th place in the Inter-high school Latin Syllabus Grade D and 7th place in the Inter-high school Latin Syllabus Grade C. They also landed in 5th place in the following categories: Inter-high school Latin Open Grade D, Inter-high school Latin Open Grade C, and Inter-high school Latin Open Grade B.

Grade D competitions in Latin require dancers to perform the Cha-cha-cha and the Rumba. Grade C competitions require the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, and the Jive. Grade B competitions require the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, the Jive, and the Samba.

The RILI's dancesport team is trained by Mr. Bryan Mon Rosa (Grade 9 adviser) and Mr. Freddie Boy Sorromero (Grade 5 adviser).

Elementary and secondary schools as well as colleges and universities from Metro Manila and CALABARZON participated in the event. This is the first time RILI competed in the said contest.

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.

Laguna, Tarlac campuses celebrate Nutrition Month 2014

Pageant winner Careyn Abogado poses in her
creative costume while carrying a basket of
fruits for the Search for G. at Bb. Nutrisyon.

Contests, talent presentations, and a pageant were the means to convey the message of this year's Nutrition Month program held July 28 at Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. - Concepcion, Tarlac and on July 31 at Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc (RILI) in Pila, Laguna.

RILI - Concepcion, Tarlac held a fun event filled with games and activities for its preschool and Grade 1 students during their celebration. Teachers gave a short lecture and a held a film showing to make sure that students know the importance of being healthy. Students also participated in fun games connected to food and nutrition.

Students in RILI - Concepcion, Tarlac

try to finish an apple in a constest.

At Pila, the morning session saw high school students preparing meals which were easy to make during a disaster. Key ingredients are sardines, bananas, and other food items one may find in relief goods or are easy to find in the aftermath of a calamity. Other grade levels engaged in making and eating healthy meals. In the afternoon, the search for G. at Bb. Nutrisyon was held where Grade 7 students Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lyn Abogado won.

This year's Nutrition Month theme was Kalamidad Paghandaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan! in light of recent calamities that struck the country.

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.

SC welcomes new students for SY 2014-2015

Students from Grades 4 to 6 scramble to line up

their footwear during the games in the first part of

the acquaintance party.

With fun games and a party to boot, the officers of the RILI Student Council welcomed new students and transferees to the Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) family in an acquaintance program, July 4, at the school covered court.

Students from Grades 4 to 6 enjoyed a morning activity filled games and prizes. Groups from different levels also showcased their talent dancing during intermission numbers.

The second part of the program started at 6:00 PM and was attended by high school students.

Not to be outdone, the high school students also formed groups who also presented special dance numbers during the evening party. In between presentations are special raffle draws.

Administrator Mrs. Miriam Añoso led the induction of newly
elected officers.

Newly elected officers were then inducted by school administrator Mrs. Miriam Añoso. After which, dinner was served.

The event was capped by a dance party which aimed to help break barriers between old and new students.

The morning and evening programs were hosted by SC adviser Mr. Claude Van Barlas and Grade 9 adviser Mr. Bryan Mon Rosa. Some alumni were also present in the event.

SC holds elections, Bambo is new president

The students of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. elected the officers of the RILI Student Council (SC) for SY 2014-2015, June 23. Jemhyr Bambo from the League of Future Leaders (LFL) party won the presidential race. He won against fellow senior Amie Arcilla from the The Future Leaders Towards Academic Excellence (TFL) party.

Students vote for this year's Student Council officers. On far left are presidential

candidates Amie Arcilla and Jemhyr Bambo.

Other elected officers are Ma. Salve Timwat, Vice President; Janne Gladys Tiosen, Secretary; Danna Ericka Mapalad, Treasurer; Hannah Joyce Desoloc, Asst. Secretary; Maui Encarnacion, Asst. Treasurer.

Duly elected class presidents (or vice presidents should the president become elected in a higher position) are also ex officio members of the SC as class representatives. They are Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 4), Lyn Rianne Ignacio (Grade 5), Denise Pandacan (Grade 6), Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 7), Jomareen Estrada (Grade 8), King Rowan De Castro (Grade 9), and Arjay Hagosojos (Year IV).

The officers were proclaimed June 26 during the school's morning activity.

The SC's first activity was an acquaintance party for the high school students held July 4. The induction of officers were also held at the event.

The RILI Commission on Election reported the following tally of votes:

President

Bambo, Jemhyr (LFL) - 36

Arcilla, Amie (TFL) - 28

Vice President

Abogado, Careyn Lhyne (TFL) - 31

Timwat, Ma. Salve (LFL) - 34

Secretary

Reyes, Regina (LFL) - 27

Tiosen, Janne Gladys (TFL) - 38

Tresurer

Mapalad, Danna Ericka (LFL) - 37

Garcia, Darlene (TFL) - 27

Assistant Secretary

Gonzales, Beverly (LFL) - 11

Desoloc, Hannah Joyce (TFL) - 53

Assistant Treasurer

Encarnacion, Maui (LFL) - 33

Laluz, Klarie Jane (TFL) - 31

YNC holds 1st math-sci camp

Ginoo at Binibining Kalikasan 2014:
Lester Kent Desoloc and Frecanzie
Nogrado

The Young Newtons Club, the official math and science club of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. held the Math-Sci Camp 2014, Feb. 14-15, at the school grounds. The activity is the first camp hosted by the club and is also the school's first math and science themed camp. Geared towards appreciation of mathematics and science, the camp held activities that will help improve math and science skills.

Preschool and elementary students from Grades 1-3 participated in the day camp in the morning of Feb. 14. Their activities started with the presentation of the groups followed by lectures and games. Different groups received different lectures about the body's main organs as well as the mathematics of date and time.

As a culminating activity, the participants prepared food together and cooked them on a grill with the help of their teacher-facilitators.

Facilitator Ms. Li-Anne Agurin tells students from preschool to
Grade 3 how the calendar works.

The afternoon session was for Grades 4-6 and secondary students. Each group prepared their campsite and then listened to lectures by their leaders. The lectures were followed by other activities and games. Then, dinner was cooked over a grill by facilitators and participants.

One of the highlights of the event was the Search for Ginoo at Binibining Kalikasan 2014. Lester Desoloc and Frecanzie Nogrado were crowned winners of the environment-themed event.

Participants woke up early the next day for a dance exercise and the awarding ceremonies.

Post by Young Newtons Club.

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.