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Kraft Cheez Whiz: Palamantasan ng Sarap

Jorich — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:49:34 +0000

Lapulapu City Central Elementary School, July 17, 2010 - In line with July’s Nutrition month celebration and the Department of Education’s thrust to enhance nutrition education in schools, Kraft Cheez Whiz chose to do a school-based program to further raise public consciousness. Kraft Cheez Whiz Palamantasan is a promising project to help children become healthier in more ways than one, the country is continuously given the hope of a better and brighter future.

“School is second to home where children learn basic lessons and values” , Alex Dan Tacderas, Category Manager for Cheese and Spoonables, Kraft Foods Philippines shares. If I could still recall, during my elementary and high school days, July is a month of foods. Why? Because it’s nutrition month. Foods were being categorize according to their nutrients and functions. I could remember, that during this month , we used to sing the song: “Go, Grow and Glow, stars over you”. When I was in grade 3, I think I was forced(?) by my teacher to join the Mr and Miss Nutrition Month. And so I did. It was a nightmare for me because I always have butterflies in my stomach everytime I face the crowd, or shall I say stage fright. Everytime I think those moments, I really laugh. It was fun though. I think that was one of the things I couldn’t forget during my elementary days, when July comes. Moving on, when I was in high school, I used to join on the spot Slogan and Poster making contest, I won and I lost too. (hahaha, well it’s a nature of a competition).

Speaking of contests, I was also amazed on how Kraft Cheez Whiz conducted a contest that fits the theme of the month. Just like the Cheez Whiz Palamantasan Jarchitecture Competition. An art work that portray the theme: “Good Nutrition” in line with the National Nutrition Month’s Celebration. Most parts of the art is made up of 70% (by surface area) empty CHEEZ WHIZ bottles, foil packs and caps and 30% other materials such as paint & other finishes (glue, wire, etc.). Other contests were: On the spot essay writing contest – that talks generaly about this topic: “Anu-ano ang natutunan mo tungkol sa palaman at nutrisyon?, Sabayang Bigkas (Speech Choir) , Sandwich Art – making sandwiches in its artistic way by the use of Kraft Cheez Whiz, and the Cheering Competition – a presentation that includes the Cheez Whiz lyrics, Palamantasan ng Sarap as a cheer or chant and a total of 5 minutes presentation. The group should manifest the physical benefits of Cheez Whiz as a supplemental dairy product and a source of Vitamin A.

After the presentation, the panel of judges presented the list of winners, and the winners are:

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

Montessa Despi – Gr. VI – F.L

JARCHITECTURE

Coaches: Emily Lou Curiba/ Dexter Postrano
Teacher / Adviser: Dexter Postrano, Estrella Marañon
Name of Team: Ch-Wezzy Body Protector

SANDWICH ART

Dina Mondelo ( mom ) and Zamantha Mondel ( kid)
Coach: Susie T. Yu
Adviser: Verna Alipar
Name of Recipe: Crunchy Cheese Stick Wiches

SABAYANG PAGBIGKAS

Coaches: Sheila R. Dumagil, Lucena S. Ngujo, Sarah V. Igoy
Teacher / Adviser: Shiela Dumagil, Lucena Ngujo. Delia Anongos, Jessica Hiyas, Sarah Igoy, Dalela Sumalinog
Name of Team: Team Aktibo

CHEERING COMPETITION

Coaches: Edlynne Baguio and Marian Dungog
Teacher / Adviser: Sarah V. Igoy
Name of Team: S.H.E BRATS

Miss Kara Mae Noveda interviewed Alex Dan Tacderas, Category Manager for Cheese and Spoonables, Kraft Foods Philippines

Looking at those children/elementary students at the school last Saturday, reminds me of my primary school days. The feeling of excitement was seen to each faces at the school while the program was held. If you join Palamantasan you would really remember those funny tricks of your elementary days. Thanks to Kraft Cheez Whiz who make a pledge . I would say it’s was more than just an experience!

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DOST 2010 Exam Results

Jorich — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:08:24 +0000

Good news to those who took the DOST Exam last Nov. 2009, the DOST 2010 exam results is now available!

A a total of 1,023 fourth year high school students passed this year’s Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) undergraduate scholarship examination, which include 23 students who were given special scholarships for bringing honors to the Philippines when they garnered medals in prestigious international science and mathematics competitions recognized by SEI.

Of the 1,023 DOST-SEI scholarship qualifiers, 645 met the criteria for the S&T Scholarship under Republic Act 7687, also known as the Science Scholarship Act of 1994. RA 7687 is the science scholarship program for the poor and the underprivileged but deserving students. The remaining 378 qualifiers belong to the Merit Scholarship Award.

The 1,023 students bested 24,339 students who took the nationwide science scholarship exam on November 15, 2009.

Continue reading at reference DOST SEI

View DOST 2010 Exam Results here:

Official List of 2010 Merit Qualifiers

Official List of 2010 RA 7687 Qualifiers

Official List of 2010 SSSG Qualifiers

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Pens of Hope

Jorich — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:05:09 +0000

Do you still remember the first day you went to school? Were you excited when you entered your classroom the very first time in your life? Well, as of me, I really was. I can still recall those moments 17 years ago, everything still fresh in my mind. Carrying my knapsack, a pencil, a notebook and a set of grade 1 paper inside and some snacks and of course a peso in my pocket – which made that day perfect. My mom accompanied me to school, since dad had work. Oh that was my first day of school!

Maybe, just maybe I was a bit lucky, that despite of our situation, still our parents were able to buy us school supplies. We’re not rich though, we also struggle in life – “financially speaking”. Lucky enough that I was committed to my studies, full dedication and was given full moral support from family. Everyday became very exciting to me at school. I flew with colors during my preschools, elementary and secondary as well. Unfortunately, for some simple yet complex scenario that is going on right now, I wasn’t able to finished my college yet. But, one thing I know for sure, even if I am not successful with my college as of now, I still believe that I am in some ways around.

Well, enough for my story, let’s take a look to our surroundings. Do you see what I see? Definitely maybe. Open your eyes and you’ll see. Poverty has become a major problem forever. As a result, there are a lot of children who are unable to go to school. Some of them could be the next big man in the country, but how could this be possible if their family only have money enough to sustain their daily basic needs? Where are the hope of the nation as Jose Rizal told us. Are they still the hope?

Because of that, a concern citizen opened his eyes to his fellow and conducted this program “Pens of Hope”. Your pen might changed someone’s life. For full reference, see main post: “Pens of Hope”

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2009 DOST Scholarship exam results

Jorich — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:16:27 +0000

To all the graduating high school students out there, who took the DOST-SEI Scholarship Examinations last November 9, 2008, results will be posted here as soon as it is release. Will be including the official link with the complete list of the new DOST SEI SY 2009-2010 Scholars.

UPDATES:

2009 DOST-SEI Science and Technology Scholarships list of passers is now available.

Continue Reading here

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UPCAT 2009 Results

Jorich — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:10:48 +0000

The UPCAT 2009 Result is release today. However, names are not yet available online, but they can search it through this link: UPCAT 2009 Results.

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November 2008 Nursing Board Exam

Jorich — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:48:51 +0000

UPDATES!: November 2008 Nursing Board Exam Result is now available!

Kindly proceed here: November 2008 Nursing Board Exam Result

Everyone who took the 2 days Nursing Licensure Examination for sure are all feeling excited right now to see the result if their names are included in the list. Some might still feel nervous. While waiting, you may check this page again later on.

November 2008 Nursing Board Exam Result

Nursing Board Exam Results June 2009

Nursing Board Exam Results June 2009 Top Notchers

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