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
