by Mark Christian Manuel
It's been a year full of challenges and successes for the
National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - NCR
Council, and that definitely deserves a grand finish. And there's no better way
to celebrate this glorious end but to bring the entire region all the way to
Ilocos Norte!
Over 100 delegates representing the different Accountancy
schools in Metro Manila, together with the NCR Council leaders, joined forces
to conclude a wonderful federation year last April 19th to 22nd, 2013 at the
majestic Java Hotel in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Everybody was present - partners,
sponsors, alumni and supporters - during the jam-packed, 4-day summer getaway
*slash* year-end celebration, plus the final blow of different academic and
non-academic competitions to intensify the summer thrill!
Day 1: Fun Friday!
Coming from an overnight, 10-hour bus ride, everybody was
all tired and sleepy. Yet after a quick rest, they all came out hyper and
highly energetic as they battled to win the classic Amazing Race to officially
open the Grand Summit. Delegates got the chance to meet and mingle with
new-found friends while pushing and pulling and jumping and strategizing from
one station to another under the heat of the sun. Sunburned and all sweaty,
they started the day in high spirits ending the game in fun and laughter. After
the exhausting game and a very satisfying lunch, delegates, sponsors and alumni
were all sent out to get a taste of Ilocos Norte. They all enjoyed 2 of the
most known sites in the province: the Bangui Windmills and Paoay Church. Going
back to the hotel, everybody quickly had to shift from being a tourist to a
Korean Pop Star. After a mouth-watering dinner, the hotel garden was filled
with KPop wannabes for the KPop-inspired Members' Night. Games were prepared
(Human Bingo, Who's That EO?) and fun talents were showcased (Seconds to
Stardom Round1) for the Grand Summit's first night party!
Day 2: Intense Saturday!
The second morning in Ilocos started with an opening
statement: we're back to business. Everybody shifted gears from party-mode to
their corporate stance coming to the day-opener, Casino Royale-inspired event,
the 4th SGV Cup brought, of course, by SGV & Co. Battling for the huge,
revolving cup were more than 20 contestants from the different schools
represented in the Summit. Contestants were trimmed down to 10 to compete in a
pressuring buzzer round where the winners were determined. After the intense
battle, the audience was enlightened by Mr. Christian Lauron, Partner,
SGV&Co. who talked about the significance of the Accounting and Auditing
profession in the national economy through its role in the financial industry.
The talk stirred up young minds which lead to an interactive forum; exchanging
points and insights which diversified the discussion. A quick lunch break
followed, then, the very first Audit Simulation Competition by Deloitte came
right after. 3 teams worked overnight to prepare for their audit reports which
they presented in front of a panel of judges. Questions were thrown to each
presenter to bring out their technical knowledge and analytical skills in
auditing. Simultaneously, another exciting event was being held in another
venue. Talk about intensity, the two finalists from the elimination rounds held
in Manila battled face-to-face for the final round of the NCR Debate Open.
Intense exchange of arguments, rebuttals, and points of information were
exhibited bringing the debate to an extremely electrifying level. After the two
events, Grand Summit delegates were given the privilege to have an encounter
with their future employers, plus the chance to learn interesting,
great-to-know-how topics through the Academic and Non-Academic Talk. HR
professionals from the top auditing firms in the country presented and talked
about their firms and the career opportunities waiting for the participants
after they pass the board exams. The delegates were also able to inquire about
their possible career paths, as well as the different cultures that await them.
A speaker from Deloitte, Mr. Eric Magcale, also discussed about the standards
update on employee benefits accounting. For the non-academic side of the event,
a guest speaker, Ms. Lara Sia, talked about self-Defense 101. Participants were
on their feet while watching demos from the speaker on how to make simple
defense movements in cases when the need arises. Volunteers were given the
opportunity to do the actual movements with Ms. Sia. Delegates were shouting
and thrilled to see even the HR professionals from the auditing firms volunteer
to learn the skill. Dinner was served afterwards. To wrap-up the day, another
night party was prepared for the delegates, this time requiring them to be in
their summer, neon-inspired attire. The Socials Night gave everyone the
breather they need after the jam-packed day. The 2nd and 3rd
rounds of Seconds to Stardom and the JPIAshonista served as the highlights of
the event, plus fun mini-games that kept the audience high-spirited. A special
segment of the program lifted the energy inside the hall once again, when the
representatives from the sponsor firms, SGV&Co., P&A, Deloitte, and
Isla Lipana, took the runway and posed like professional models onstage.
Day 3: Extreme Sunday!
The closer it gets to the official end of
the federation year, the more extreme things get. Opening the day was the 1st
P&A Cup, in partnership with Punongbayan & Araullo. More than 20
contenders, again, battled to win, this time, an all-glass revolving cup plus
the bragging rights to become the very first cup holder. The Le Cirque-inspired
accounting quizbee challenged the contestants until 10 was left to get through
the buzzer round. The finalists had to go through tough, head-to-head
challenges before the winners were determined. After a short lunch break, a
partner from Punongbayan & Araullo, Mr. Michael Gallego, provided a short
talk to further enlighten the delegates with profession-related matters. The
very informative talk was followed by two events: The 8th Charlwin
Lee Cup and the GI Quiz Show. The 8th Charlwin Lee Cup, in
partnership with the University of Santo Tomas, was joined by the participating
local chapters, where the top 10 contestants battled out in another thrilling
buzzer round. In another venue, a fun, game-show themed contest was also being
held. The GI Quiz Show was participated by the sponsors, partners, other
delegates, and the NCR Council officers acting as The Mobs battling against their
contenders. The questions thrown were all general information, even including
funny trivial questions about the organization and the executive officers.
After the two brain-draining competitions, delegates were all ushered to their
respective rooms for the Crash Courses session. Four classes were made for the
delegates to enjoy and learn from: Cooking Ilocano Cuisine, Modelling 101,
Photography 101, and Frisbee, all held within the vicinity of the hotel.
The Wrap Up: The 8th
NFJPIA-NCR Year-End Awards
Sunday night marked the end of the NFJPIA
NCR Grand Summit, and also of the federation year of NFJPIA NCR 2012-2013.
After the crash courses and a perfect dinner, the mood changed to the classic, “red
carpet” ambiance as the delegates entered the hall in their long gowns and bow
ties for the most-anticipated, Oscars-inspired night: the NFJPIA NCR Year-End
Awards. This is the event of the year where local chapters and JPIAns are given
due recognition for their outstanding performances and participation in the
events of the NCR Council. Another highlight of this event is the turnover
ceremony that serves as the Council’s official transition to the next
federation year. During the turnover ceremony, Outgoing NCR President John
Michael Lava delivered his farewell speech which summarized all his memorable
experiences, both the best and the challenging ones, in the council. He also
shared his heartwarming messages to each of his co-officers and to their
adviser Mr. Conrad Alan Alvis, which brought most of them to tears. Mr. Alvis
also shared his message for his officers, for all the outstanding work and
unparalleled efforts each of them exhibited to make the Council deliver its
best service to its members and local chapters. After the farewell messages,
Incoming NCR President Danny Villanueva, also Outgoing Vice-President for
Communications, answered through his acceptance speech, sharing how thankful he
is for the past federation, and his strong determination to make the legacy of
excellence be carried over to his term as well. Though it was sad that the end
of the federation year had finally come, the event still ended on a positive
note. Everybody’s looking forward to another fun, exciting, and energy-filled
federation year that will serve the JPIA community in the National Capital
Region once again.
Awardees
Most Competitive JPIAn Mike
Joseph Don, FEU-Manila
Ngiting Wagas Award Aeron Paul
Ramos, PUP
Biggest Delegate Carmina
Lorraine Barbosa, MC
Ms. Gwiyomi Marjorie
Baladad, FEU-Manila
Mr. Gwiyomi Mark
Chester Alanes, PLM
Nagniningning Award Ma Clarisse
Gliane, UST
Best District Outreach West
District for “iBuild”
Best Standing Committee Non-Academics
Committee
Most Admired Local Chapter Miriam
College
Biggest Delegation – Grand Summit University of Santo
Tomas
Most Artistic Local Chapter of the Year University of Santo Tomas
Most Congenial NCR Executive Officer John Michael Lava, President
Most Congenial Local Chapter Officer Zarah Mae Benjamin, MC
Most Outstanding Delegate Aeron
Paul Ramos, PUP
Leadership Award John Michael Lava, President
Standing Committee Member of the Year Kaycee
Rodriguez, Non-Academics Committee
Host of the Year Mark
Christian Manuel
Individual Awards
Most Congenial President of the Year: Jona-V Damole, MC
Most Outstanding Local Chapter Representative of the Year: Zarah
Mae Benjamin, MC
Outstanding Local Chapter Representative of the Year: Kathleen
Kaye Remoto, UST
Outstanding Local Chapter Representative of the Year: John Carlo
Torron, UE-Caloocan
Most Outstanding Local Chapter President of the Year: Jona-V
Damole, MC
Outstanding Local Chapter President of the Year: Ma. Clarisee
Gliane, UST
Outstanding Local Chapter President of the Year: Jayvee Reyes,
FEU-Manila
Most Outstanding JPIAn of the Year: Aeron Paul Ramos, PUP
Outstanding JPIAn of the Year: Mike Joseph Don, FEU-Manila
Outstanding JPIAn of the Year: Marielle Pamintuan, MC
Outstanding JPIAn of the Year: Michelle Baritua, UE-Caloocan
Most Outstanding NCR EO of the Year: Rodel Tria, Vice-President
for Academics
Outstanding NCR EO of the Year: Aizelle Tubig, Vice-President
for Communications, West
Outstanding NCR EO of the Year: Rose Samas, Vice-President for
Finance
Minor Awards
Most Hospitable Local Chapter of the Year: Miriam College
Best Membership Requirement: Miriam College
Best Hosted Presidents' Meeting: Far Eastern University -
Diliman
Best Coordinated Academic Activity of the Year: NCR CUP 5 and 6,
MAPUA Makati
Best Coordinated Non-Academic Activity of the Year: AOG Pageant
Night, UST and SBCA
Best Local Chapter Activity of the Year-Academic: Mock
Interview, UST
Best Local Chapter Activity of the Year-Non Academic: TIKTAKBO5,
UP-Diliman
Best Local Chapter Activity of the Year-Leadership: CBEA
Leadership Training, MC
Best Local Chapter Activity of the Year-Social Awareness: BUKLAT
PANGARAP, UP-Diliman
Major Awards
Most Outstanding Local Chapter of the Year: Far Eastern
University-Manila
Outstanding Local Chapter of the Year: Polytechnic University of
the Philippines-Manila
Outstanding Local Chapter of the Year: University of Santo Tomas
Most Awarded Local Chapter in Academics: Polytechnic University
of the Philippines-Manila
Most Awarded Local Chapter in Non- Academics: University of the
East-Caloocan
Most Supportive Local Chapter of the Year: Miriam College
Most Active Local Chapter of the Year: University of the
East-Caloocan
Most Productive Local Chapter of the Year: University of Santo
Tomas
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