EU-JPIA on the 30th ANC

This year, Enverga University JPIA participated in the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants’ 30^th year celebration of its Annual National Convention, with the theme “Championing JPIAns through Leadership with Integrity and Fellowship towards Excellence.” The said event was held on April 29 to May 1 at Sarrosa International Hotel, Cebu City. The participants in this convention were members from different JPIA local chapters, advisers, deans, and representatives from the country’s top auditing firms and private companies.

             On the first day of this convention, every local chapter registered their participants for various events and contests. After the registration proper, all delegates were requested for lunch while watching CineJPIA Entries 1, 2 and 3. Afterwards, the president of NFJPIA, Mr. Brimer Limare, opened the ceremony. Many activities were held simultaneously like the Amazing Race, Interview for the next NFJPIA officers, and Interview for the Year End Awards. Talks from two of the country’s well-known accounting firms, Navarro Amper & Co. and Isla Lipana & Co., and another from Unilever were presented before dinner.  After dinner, the Meeting De Avance followed.               The second day’s activities were NFJPIA Cup Quizzes and non-academic events composed of essay and haiku writing, poster making and photography contests. All quiz bees were composed of CPA board subjects i.e. Theory of Account, Practical Accounting 1, Practical Accounting 2, MAS, Auditing Theory, Auditing Problem, Business Law and Taxation. All delegates of our local chapter participated in their respective quiz bees. Interviews for the Most Outstanding JPIAn, Most Outstanding Local Chapter, and Most Outstanding Local Chapter President were also continued simultaneously. SGV & Co. was also given the chance to give a simple talk before lunch. During the night, while all delegates were in summer attire, the Bingo Extravaganza was conducted alternatively with the event called 30 Seconds to Fame.               On the convention’s third and last day, the awarding ceremony started after breakfast. Our local chapter won different awards namely: Best Local Chapter Activity of the Year (Leadership) for the 2^nd Annual Rodolfo Alvarez Awards; Best Local Chapter Activity of the Year (Community Service) for the Accounting Lecture Series; Most Outstanding Local Chapter 2013; Outstanding Local Chapter President, Jejomar Monterey; Photography Contest Champion, Marlon Joseph Serrano, and; One of the Influential People of JPIA, Dean Paz L. Bobadilla.

Tribute to Graduating JPIAns

                It is the tradition of the EU-JPIA to give tribute to its graduating members.  And this year, the EU-JPIA once again continue to acknowledge the success, happiness and sacrifices of the seniors for the last four years.  The theme of this year’s tribute is beach or summer.

                The program started at about 10 o’clock in the morning with the invocation, singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the University Hymn.  Then it was followed by the opening remarks from the EU-JPIA Executive Vice-President, Mr. Mykel Evan Josef T. De Silva.  After that, games prepared by the juniors and sophomores which were played by the graduating JPIAns.  The highlights of the games are the “Pitik Bote” game because of its very challenging mechanics which will make you feel dizzy.  Another one is the games adapted from the TV Game show, “Minute-to-Win-it”.

                After the games, a lunch for the seniors was prepared.  After then, the second part was started. The seniors will deliver their speeches about their experiences for their entire college life as well as their four years as BS Accountancy students.

                The activity ends with the closing remarks from the President of the EU-JPIA, Mr. Jejomar A. Monterey.  Mr. Dareen Satoya hosted the event.

By: Mykel Evan Josef T. De Silva

Soft Skills At Focus: Wine & Dining Etiquette for Business

    Last March 1, 2013, the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants with the help and assistance of the students and faculty from the College of Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Management conducted a practical seminar with the theme “Soft Skills at Focus: Dining and Wine Etiquette for Business”.  The seminar aimed to help the JPIAns to have the skills and learning on dining and wine etiquette which they may find useful  in the corporate world.

The registration started from 9:30 to 10:30 o’clock in the morning.  At 11:00 AM, the program started in the Coffee Shop of the CTHRM with the invocation, singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the University Hymn.  After that, the Dean of the CTHRM, Dean Juvy Tamondong, gave her welcome remarks.  Next, the EU-JPIA EVP and also the activity chairperson, Mr. Mykel Evan Josef De Silva, delivered his opening remarks.  Then, Mr. Raemeus Evangelista, JVP for Finance, made the introduction to the speaker, Ms. Marisse Aranas, a professor from the CTHRM. 

Professor Aranas then started her talk.  Everyone has their attention to the speaker which is very lively and interesting.  Prof. Aranas elaborated and discussed the different procedures, utensils used and, of course, the etiquette and proper way on how to eat in a formal setting.  Right after her talk, the food was served and the speaker was looking and guiding the participants if they have learned from what she has discussed to them earlier.

After that, the certificate and a token of appreciation were awarded  Then, Ms. Carol P. Raca, SVP for Finance, delivered her closing remarks.  Before leaving, the participants have their picture taken with the speakers.

32 participants enjoyed the seminar.  Ms. Sarah Jane Banal, JVP for Non-academics hosted the event.

By Mykel Evan Josef De Silva, Executive Vice President

Photos by Carol Raca, SVP for Finance

EU-JPIA Initiates T.E.A.

The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – Enverga University Chapter commences the first TEA Awards (The EU-JPIAns Awards), held simultaneously with the RAA Awards at the RBA Hall, CET building on February 23 which started at 7:30 in the evening.

The purpose of the TEA Awards is to recognize the Accountancy students of CBA-MSEUF. The categories are: Crush ng JPIAn 2013 – Male, Crush ng JPIAn 2013 – Female, Fashion Icon of the Year, Public Figure of the Year, Bookworm of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Hairstyle of the Year, Clown of the Year, Smile of the Year, Most Active JPIAn of the Year, Most Stressed JPIAn of the Year, Love Team of the Year, Performance of the Year, Achievement of the Year, Comeback of the Year, VP of the Year, Committee of the Year, Most Admired Professor of the Year, Most Friendly Professor of the Year, and Most Favorite Professor of the Year. Special awards were: Prince of the Night, Princess of the Night, Emperor of the Night, and Empress of the Night.

Nominees were chosen by almost all Accountancy students by filling up a nominee-sheet. Top nominees are then voted online through the EU-JPIA’s blog, The Griffin.

The results of TEA Awards are as follows:

Crush ng JPIAn 2013 - Male    Julius Macaraig - 7%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 18%    Junel Flancia - 24%    Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 18%    Jejomar Monterey - 19%    Ronz Mikko Del Moro - 6%    Arvin Sikat - 3%    Jayven Asis - 5%

Crush ng JPIAn 2013 - Female    Gellie Mare Flores - 26%    Krishna Amar - 20%    Arabel Almarez - 11%    Paula Bianca Almoneda - 25%    Ariane Claire Gensaya - 12%    Mary Louise Uy - 7%

Fashion Icon of the Year    Harmonica Gatdula - 45%    Claire Anne Almendras - 4%    Corinna Chloe Reniva - 32%    Toni Rose Pernia - 4%    Krishna Amar - 15%

Public Figure of the Year    Julius Macaraig - 7%    Carol Raca - 7%    Jejomar Monterey - 39%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 35%    Amiel Malundas - 7%    Jeanie Khaye Elma - 6%

Bookworm of the Year    Julius Macaraig - 23%    Rossel Merca - 18%    Reychele Booc - 6%    Roselle Ramirez - 28%    Sarah Jane Banal - 11%    Rain Beaux Del Rio - 14%

Entrepreneur of the Year    Harmonica Gatdula - 43%    Lizette Oblefias - 21%    Ruvy Charmaine Nopra - 15%    Toni Rose Pernia - 9%    Karl Andrew Cabesuelas - 12%

Hairstyle of the Year    Josiephine Permejo - 11%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 31%    Naomi Micah Orbe - 2%    Aizel Erilla - 36%    Toni Rose Pernia - 3%    Gian Obdianela - 10%    Jodelyn Acob - 7%

Clown of the Year    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 55%    Kevin Nieva - 5%    Toni Rose Pernia - 10%    Jayson Montanez - 17%    Jayven Asis - 4%    Aileen Umali - 8%

Smile of the Year    Armaine Arenal - 9%    Arabel Almarez - 28%    Bienz Ruezan Azas - 11%    Aileen Umali - 9%    Jayven Asis - 5%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 27%    Darlene Gayle Pangiligan - 9%

Most Active JPIAn of the Year    Czharina Grace Reyes - 7%    Jejomar Monterey - 32%    Janine Del Mundo - 4%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 31%    Ma. Jeanie Khaye Elma - 8%    Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 5%    Vonn Kaye Bunales - 4%    Carol Raca - 7%    Julius Macaraig - 2%

Most Stressed JPIAn of the Year    Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 42%    Jejomar Monterey - 8%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 19%    Ma. Jeanie Khaye Elma - 11%    Vanessa Rivera - 13%    Chenee Rose Sante - 8%

Love Team of the Year    Macatihan -44%    KeCla - 15%    VaKi - 10%    LoKi - 5%    Ar-Ar - 10%    MacOrbe - 6%    Montes - 10%

 

Performance of the Year    Jayven Asis - Boombastik - 31%    Ariane Claire Gensaya - Where Have You        Been - 12%    Krishna Amar - Oration - 8%    BSA II - Got Moves - 10%    BSA I - Choral Reading - 7%    Julius Macaraig & Liezl Cabutihan – Kahit         Maputi na ang Buhok Ko - 11%    Ma. Cyrill Garcia - Modern Jazz - 22%

Achievement of the Year    Karl Andrew Cabesuelas - Efren Micor       Online Academic Contest Champion -3%    John Louie Yco - Efren Micor Online       Academic Contest Champion - 7%    Roselle Ramirez - Efren Micor Online       Academic Contest Champion - 2%    Sarah Jane Banal - Efren Micor Online       Academic Contest Champion - 3%    Julius Macaraig - Most Outstanding        JPIAn Finalist - 37%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - Most Outstanding        JPIAn Finalist - 34%    Ma. Jeanie Khaye Elma - Ayala Yougn       Leaders' Congress 2013 - 14%

Comeback of the Year    Mary Grace Constantino - 5%    Khana Camille Muriel - 21%    Keeshia Mae Valdepena - 44%    Rhey Mhel Arlo Urquiola - 2%    Conrad Joseph Conge - 3%    Carol Raca - 2%    Vonn Kaye Bunales - 2%    Marlon Joseph Serrano - 19%    Toni Rose Pernia - 2%

VP of the Year    Czharina Grace Reyes - 17%    Janine Del Mundo - 23%    Carol Raca - 17%    Sunshine Sarmiento - 10%    Gellie Mare Flores - 4%    Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 30%

Committee of the Year    Ronz Mikko Del Moro - 17%    Vonn Kaye Bunales - 18%    Karl Andrew Cabesuelas - 22%    Kirby Vincent Tan - 14%    Joyce Anne Samonte - 29%

Most Admired Professor of the Year    Paz Bobadilla - 51%    Catherine Bejer - 6%    Ma. Montserrat Bagobagon - 14%    Josefina Pujanes - 8%    Virginia Alcala - 15%    Carlito Rodriguez - 6%

Most Friendly Professor of the Year    Devota Normita Comia - 27%    Paz Bobadilla - 31%    Ralyn Bermudez - 12%    Teofila De Ocampo - 7%    Ma. Montserrat Bagobagon - 11%    Carlito Rodriguez - 12%

Most Favorite Professor of the Year    Paz Bobadilla - 54%    Ma. Monserrat Bagobagon - 19%    Carlito Rodriguez - 5%    Rhea Gallano - 17%    Catherine Bejer - 5%

Prince of the Night: Marlon Joseph Serrano

Princess of the Night: Krishna Amar

Emperor of the Night: Jayven Asis

Empress of the Night: Corinna Chloe Reniva

            The TEA results were compiled by the EU-JPIA Senior Vice President for Audit, Ms. Sunshine Sarmiento.

By Rossel Merca, SVP for Publications & Communications

Photos by Carol Raca, SVP for Finance

TEA Results

Crush ng JPIAn 2013 - Male

   Julius Macaraig - 7%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 18%
   Junel Flancia - 24%
   Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 18%
   Jejomar Monterey - 19%
   Ronz Mikko Del Moro - 6%
   Arvin Sikat - 3%
   Jayven Asis - 5%

Crush ng JPIAn 2013 - Female

   Gellie Mare Flores - 26%
   Krishna Amar - 20%
   Arabel Almarez - 11%
   Paula Bianca Almoneda - 25%
   Ariane Claire Gensaya - 12%
   Mary Louise Uy - 7%

Fashion Icon of the Year

   Harmonica Gatdula - 45%
   Claire Anne Almendras - 4%
   Corinna Chloe Reniva - 32%
   Toni Rose Pernia - 4%
   Krishna Amar - 15%

Public Figure of the Year

   Julius Macaraig - 7%
   Carol Raca - 7%
   Jejomar Monterey - 39%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 35%
   Amiel Malundas - 7%
   Jeanie Khaye Elma - 6%

Bookworm of the Year

   Julius Macaraig - 23%
   Rossel Merca - 18%
   Reychele Booc - 6%
   Roselle Ramirez - 28%
   Sarah Jane Banal - 11%
   Rain Beaux Del Rio - 14%

Entrepreneur of the Year

   Harmonica Gatdula - 43%
   Lizette Oblefias - 21%
   Ruvy Charmaine Nopra - 15%
   Toni Rose Pernia - 9%
   Karl Andrew Cabesuelas - 12%

Hairstyle of the Year

   Josiephine Permejo - 11%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 31%
   Naomi Micah Orbe - 2%
   Aizel Erilla - 36%
   Toni Rose Pernia - 3%
   Gian Obdianela - 10%
   Jodelyn Acob - 7%

Clown of the Year

   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 55%
   Kevin Nieva - 5%
   Toni Rose Pernia - 10%
   Jayson Montanez - 17%
   Jayven Asis - 4%
   Aileen Umali - 8%

Smile of the Year

   Armaine Arenal - 9%
   Arabel Almarez - 28%
   Bienz Ruezan Azas - 11%
   Aileen Umali - 9%
   Jayven Asis - 5%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 27%
   Darlene Gayle Pangiligan - 9%

Most Active JPIAn of the Year

   Czharina Grace Reyes - 7%
   Jejomar Monterey - 32%
   Janine Del Mundo - 4%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 31%
   Ma. Jeanie Khaye Elma - 8%
   Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 5%
   Vonn Kaye Bunales - 4%
   Carol Raca - 7%
   Julius Macaraig - 2%

Most Stressed JPIAn of the Year

   Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 42%
   Jejomar Monterey - 8%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 19%
   Ma. Jeanie Khaye Elma - 11%
   Vanessa Rivera - 13%
   Chenee Rose Sante - 8%

Love Team of the Year

   Macatihan -44%
   KeCla - 15%
   VaKi - 10%
   LoKi - 5%
   Ar-Ar - 10%
   MacOrbe - 6%
   Montes - 10%

Performance of the Year

   Jayven Asis - Boombastik - 31%
   Ariane Claire Gensaya - Where Have You Been - 12%
   Krishna Amar - Oration - 8%
   BSA II - Got Moves - 10%
   BSA I - Choral Reading - 7%
   Julius Macaraig & Liezl Cabutihan - Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko - 11%
   Ma. Cyrill Garcia - Modern Jazz - 22%

Achievement of the Year

   Karl Andrew Cabesuelas - Efren Micor Online Academic Contest Champion -3%
   John Louie Yco - Efren Micor Online Academic Contest Champion - 7%
   Roselle Ramirez - Efren Micor Online Academic Contest Champion - 2%
   Sarah Jane Banal - Efren Micor Online Academic Contest Champion - 3%
   Julius Macaraig - Most Outstanding JPIAn Finalist - 37%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - Most Outstanding JPIAn Finalist - 34%
   Ma. Jeanie Khaye Elma - Ayala Yougn Leaders' Congress 2013 - 14%

Comeback of the Year

   Mary Grace Constantino - 5%
   Khana Camille Muriel - 21%
   Keeshia Mae Valdepena - 44%
   Rhey Mhel Arlo Urquiola - 2%
   Conrad Joseph Conge - 3%
   Carol Raca - 2%
   Vonn Kaye Bunales - 2%
   Marlon Joseph Serrano - 19%
   Toni Rose Pernia - 2%

VP of the Year

   Czharina Grace Reyes - 17%
   Janine Del Mundo - 23%
   Carol Raca - 17%
   Sunshine Sarmiento - 10%
   Gellie Mare Flores - 4%
   Mykel Evan Josef De Silva - 30%

Committee of the Year

   Ronz Mikko Del Moro - 17%
   Vonn Kaye Bunales - 18%
   Karl Andrew Cabesuelas - 22%
   Kirby Vincent Tan - 14%
   Joyce Anne Samonte - 29%

Most Admired Professor of the Year

   Paz Bobadilla - 51%
   Catherine Bejer - 6%
   Ma. Montserrat Bagobagon - 14%
   Josefina Pujanes - 8%
   Virginia Alcala - 15%
   Carlito Rodriguez - 6%

Most Friendly Professor of the Year

   Devota Normita Comia - 27%
   Paz Bobadilla - 31%
   Ralyn Bermudez - 12%
   Teofila De Ocampo - 7%
   Ma. Montserrat Bagobagon - 11%
   Carlito Rodriguez - 12%

Most Favorite Professor of the Year

   Paz Bobadilla - 54%
   Ma. Monserrat Bagobagon - 19%
   Carlito Rodriguez - 5%
   Rhea Gallano - 17%
   Catherine Bejer - 5%

2nd Annual Rodolfo Alvarez Awards - Official List of Nominees

I. Best in Leadership Promotions

1. Team Building Activity (Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines)
2. 2012 CBA Leadership Training Seminar (CBA Academic Circle)
3. Leadership Training Seminar and Parliamentary Rules and Regulations Seminar (MSEUF Academic Club)

II. Best in Nurturing Academic Excellence

1. Monthly Quiz Bizz (Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines)
2. 5th Panlalawigang Tagisan ng Talino sa Filipino – Quiz Bee (CBA Academic Circle)
3. Seminar on “New Generation Philippine Banknotes” (Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines)
4. Online Inter-School and Inter-Organizational Academic Contest (MSEUF Academic Club)
5. Tutorial Service (Technology Math Club)
6. Seminar on “Saving: A Way of Boosting the Budget” (Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines)

III. Best in Upholding Culture and Arts

1. Recruitment Process (Technology Math Club)
2. 5th Panlalawigang Tagisan ng Talino sa Filipino – Pagsulat ng Sanaysay, Tula at Poster-Making Contest (CBA Academic Circle)
3. Christmas Party/Alumni Homecoming (Technology Math Club)

IV. Best in Spiritual Growth and Value Formation (NO NOMINEE)

V. Best School-Based Social Responsibility

1. 1st Tutorial Series I & II (CBA Academic Circle)
2. Wellness Program: Disaster Preparedness (Technology Math Club)

VI. Best Community-Based Social Responsibility

1. Krismas Sharing ng mga Betano (Kappa Sigma Beta Fraternity)
2. Feeding Program and Gift Giving (Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines)
3. Environmental Awareness Seminar“Revitalizing Children’s Role in Creating Green Environment” (CBA Academic Circle)
4. Pamaskong Handog (Technology Math Club)
5. Encourage Everyone to be Educated: an Outreach Program (MSEUF Academic Club)

VII. Best Environmental Welfare Advocacy

1. Coastal Clean Up (Junior Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines)
2. Environmental Awareness Seminar“Revitalizing Children’s Role in Creating Green Environment” (CBA Academic Circle)
3. Wellness Program: Disaster Preparedness (Technology Math Club)

Important dates:

Feb. 16 - Interview

Feb. 23 - Awards Night

"Lead Your Game. Defend Your Claim."

EU-JPIA’s Sportsfest and Palaro ng Lahi 2013

      It has been in the tradition of Enverga University –Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants to conduct sportsfest. Thus, this February 9, Saturday, from 8:00 a. m. until 6:30 p. m., JPIANs gathered in the covered court, MSEUF, Site, Lucena City to enjoy the said event. February 9 is a perfect day to hold the EU-JPIA sportsfest, since exam week and Foundation week has just ended.


      The event consists of different sports like: basketball, volleyball, badminton singles, badminton mixed doubles, table tennis singles, table tennis mixed doubles, chess and Sudoku. But, it doesn’t just end there, since; this year is a year for JPIA’s innovative era, where activities are carried on with twists, Palaro ng Lahi was also conducted during the sportsfest, having Filipino child games like: piko, jackstone, Chinese garter, and patintero.


      The day began with an opening prayer followed by the singing of the National Anthem and recitation of the Oath of Sportmanship. Games started simultaneously. JPIANs from all levels supported the event. Even first year accountancy students who happened to have their NSTP on the same day, still tried to attend the event just right after their class.


      Games were already done around six in the afternoon. Afterwards, awarding of medals and trophies to winners was administered by Ms. Janine Del Mundo, Senior Vice President for Non-Academics of JPIA. The list of winners for the EU-JPIA Sportsfest and Palaro ng Lahi 2013 is as follows:


Basketball Men - 3rd year with imports from 2nd year (Papica, Malundas, Amador, Urquiola)
Basketball Women - 4th year (Cabutihan, Albay, Alas-as, Orbe, Deveza, Deza, Oblefias)
Volleyball Men - 3rd year with imports from 1st year (Malundas, Amador, Papica, De Silva)
Volleyball Women - 3rd year (Aureada, Almoneda, Nopra, Banal, Magsino, Pañizares, Uy)
Badminton Singles A (Men) - 3rd year (De Silva)
Badminton Singles B (Men) - 1st year (Flancia)
Badminton Singles A (Women) - 3rd year (Aureada)
Badminton Singles B (Women) - 2nd year (Azas)
Badminton Mixed Doubles - 3rd year (Aureada, De Silva)
Table Tennis Singles A (Men) - 2nd year (Cabesuelas)
Table Tennis Singles B (Men) - 2nd year (Buñales)
Table Tennis Singles A (Women) - 1st year (Lacuarine)
Table Tennis Singles B (Women) - 4th year (Oblefias)
Table Tennis Mixed Doubles - 2nd year (Borgoños, Del Moro)
Chess (Men) - 2nd year (Urquiola)
Chess (Women) - 2nd year (Pernia)
Sudoku - 2nd year (Amar)
Piko - 2nd year (Abu)
Jackstone - 1st year (Dagos)
Chinese Garter - 2nd year (Abu, Arenal, Rivera)
Patintero - 3rd year (Amador, Malundas, Magsino, Pañizares)

By Glaidelyn Cruzat, JVP for Publications and Communications
Photo by Carol P. Raca, SVP for Finance
Model: Czharina Grace P. Reyes

Panahon Ko 'To with a Lot of Twists

                EU-JPIA’s “Panahon Ko ‘To” is a Jologs/General Information Type quiz bee held on December 19, 2012 at RBA Hall.  The questions were gathered from BS Accountancy students from 1^st year to 4^th year. The contest aims to develop camaraderie among EU-JPIAns through trivial questions about themselves.

                The program started at 11:00 AM with the invocation, singing of the Philippine National Anthem and Maroon and White.  There were 8 groups consisting of one 1^st year, one 2^nd year, one 3^rd year and one 4^th year BSA students per group.  They contested for three rounds namely: “Pademure” Round with 1 correct answer equivalent to 1 point, “Dakilang Chismosa” Round for 3 points and “Kris Aquino” Round for 5 points.

                After three rounds, Group 1 got the 1^st place with 85 points, Group 6 got the 2^nd place with 83 points and Group 4 got the 3^rd place with 78 points.

                The program ended at 2:00 PM.

By Mykel Evan Josef T. De Silva, Executive Vice-President

NFJPIA Midyear Convention 2012

Date: October 23-26, 2012
Venue: D' Leonor Inland Resort, Davao City

NFJPIA - R4 Midyear Convention

The National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – Region 4 Council held its annual Mid-Year Convention at Batis Aramin Resort and Hotel on September 29-30, 2012.

The event started with a program. Opening remarks was given by the Regional Council President, Ms. Ma. Jeanie Kaye Elma. The said event consists of Academic Events and Non-Academic Events. Over a hundred of participants came from different schools in the region.

The Academic Events include quiz bees for The SGV Cup (All Board Subjects), Meet the Standards (International Financial Reporting Standards), CAT Cup Level 1 (Practical Accounting), CAT Cup Level 2 (Management Advisory Services), CAT Cup Level 3 (Payroll and Taxation), and the Golden Abacus Challenge (General Information). All quiz bees has two parts, the written exam for the Elimination which lasts 45 minutes, and the Final Round for the top ten for each quiz.

All eliminations and the final rounds for CAT Series and Golden Abacus were held on the first day. The final rounds for the MTS and SGV Cup were held on the morning of the second day.

 

For the Non-academic Activities, team-building activities were held, as well as the Mr. and Ms. NFJPIA-R4 pageant. The TBA started on the first day around mid-day, it was a race with eight stations. On the evening, there was the so-called “TRASHion show”. Each of the eight groups presents their group-made dresses during the pageant, on the interval. The pageant started with the production number together with the Kultura, Bayle, at Awit dancers. Four lovely ladies and five gorgeous young men participated in the said pageant. The pageant consists of Theme Wear (Scorpio), Talent portion, Casual wear, Corporate wear, Resort wear, and Evening Gown. The said activity lasted until 2am the next day.

 

 

For the second day, after the final rounds of the quiz bees, the participants gathered in the gym for another activity, the Jologs quiz. The TBA groups were the participants in the said event. The closing program ended at around 2:30pm. Some participants went to the “Kamay ni Hesus” afterwards. This activity has been successful through the efforts of the Regional Council Officers.

Awards:

Neil Vincent Fernandez - 3rd place, CAT Level 2

Joanna Aubrey Lagrosa - Peoples' Choice, Ms. AOG 2012 1st runner-up

Accountancy Week Celebration - List of Winners

* Essay Writing Contest
1st placer- Louie Yco (2nd yr)
2nd Placer- Arabelle Almarez (1st yr)


* Impromptu Speaking Contest
1st placer- Elaine Isabel Medina (1st yr)
2nd Placer- Raemeus Evangelista (3rd yr)


* Poster-Making Contest
1st placer- Dale Ferrarin (1st yr)
2nd Placer- Glenna Losloso (1st yr)


* JPIA Factor (Solo)
1st placer- Ma. Lourdinette Villarivera (1st yr)


* JPIA Factor (Duet)
1st placer- Aizel Erilla and Joana Deveza (4th yr)
2nd Placer- Liezl Cabutihan and Julius Macaraig (4th yr)


* JPIA Factor (Group)
1st placer- (2nd yr) Andrew Cabesuelas, Vonne Buñales, Kirby Tan, Gian Obdianela, Bienz Azas
2nd Placer- (1st yr) Marian Labatete, April Joy Soledad, Jodelyn Acob, Jessica Ramos


* Acoustic Fever
1st placer- (3rd yr)Dyane Zarsuelo, Ruby Nopra, Alyssa Aureada, Catherine Merluza
2nd Placer- (1st yr)


* Jologs Quiz Bee
1st placer- (2nd yr) Kirby Tan, Gian Obdianela, William Bacsa


* JPIA Got Moves
1st placer- Marlon Joseph Serrano, Gellie Flores, Cyrill Garcia, Merrick Papica, Amiel Malundas
2nd Placer- Armaine Arenal, Mikah Aguilar, Andrew Cabesuelas, Ronz Del Moro, Vonne Buñales, Gellie Burgoños, Vanessa Rivera


* Mr. and Ms. JPIA
1st placer- Joanna Lagrosa & Arvin Sikat
2nd Placer- Rona Grace Santos & Kevin Nieva


* Amazing Race
1st placer- Reymark Malabaguio, Janine Del Mundo, Jennyvi Sumilang, Czharina Reyes, Bianca Almoneda
2nd Placer- (1st yr)

By: Janine J. Del Mundo
Posted by: Jejomar A. Monterey