Getting Ready for the World

By Janina Jayme, BA701E

“How much we receive depends on how much we believe.”

A memorable line quoted by an entrepreneur on his talk during The 18^th Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. It was a five-day event from July 14 to 18 participated by hundreds of businesses both locally and internationally.

Values taught by these business people: To dream and to fulfill this dream. Getting ready for the world—the theme of the event was about global competitiveness that every business should prepare for.

THE TRIP

The BA701E, with the go signal of Young Entrepreneurs’ Society (YES), attended the said event on July 17.

Of riding a sun-drenched FX, of taking the MRT ride (which was my first), and of having the jeepney ride for Mall of Asia loaded with hilarious incidences, it was totally a fun trip!

Upon reaching the SMX, we followed a queue of people who registered online for the expo. Two of our classmates weren’t able to print the proof of registering online. It was such a blessing in disguise, they queued to another line and were registered for free for which we didn’t understand.

THE EXHIBIT

So far, it was the largest franchise expo held in the Philippines. It occupied three halls of the convention center.

Only few marketers would entertain us knowing we are mere students. Nevertheless, we got the opportunity to collect the companies’ fliers and brochures. We also had the chance to have some free tastes of ice cream, pizza, lechon baboy, etc.

THE SEMINAR

We were able to listen to the mid-part of a seminar. The speaker talked about having the right attitude on venturing into business and the importance of being an employee of a company (for a stable source of income) and an owner of a business (for extra income). He advised the audience to take the risk in establishing business. He also spoke about knowing one’s values and passion, focusing on it as to business-making, and differentiating your product against competitors.

THE IMPACT

I appreciate personally the marketing strategy of Mary Kay, a provider of cosmetic products. Marketers approached us saying that we are entitled for a free facial spa as soon as we invest on their networking business for P 1,975.00 only. The marketers were friendly and the offer was enticing.

DPI Print Solutions exhibited the actual printing of tarpaulins which showed the quality of their service.

I found the Fried Ice Cream interesting as visitors crowded to watch its procedure.

The Blue Water Day Spa had a different marketing tool. It offered two face towels nicely and neatly placed in a box with ribbon for only fifty pesos. A free sack bag was given for purchase of towels.

The Go Negosyo sold its books at discounted prices.

THE LEARNING

In totality, it was a pleasant experience to visit this trade fair. Different kinds of marketers and various types of marketing strategies—I learned from them. I hope I can apply these learnings practically for my future business. And get ready for the world as well.

YES! Starting the Academic Year Right!

29 June 2010. All students of BSBAOM and BSBM gathered together for their general assembly at Comtech Laboratory at exactly 1:30 in the afternoon. The agenda for said gathering were as follows:

• acquaint all Freshmen students about the thrusts of the Enterprising-Future Managers' Society (e-FMS), now, the Young Entrepreneurs' Society (YES);


• elect new set of officers for SY 2010 - 2011; and


• discuss all other matters that are of interests to the club.

Congratulations to the newly-elected officers of the YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS' SOCIETY for School Year 2010 - 2011!

President : Janina Jayme (BA701E)

Vice President : Kenny Kelvin Medina (BA501P)

Secretary : Rennaissance Almazan (BA101A)

Treasurer : Cheyser Grace Dacion (BA501P)

PRO : Jennifer Montalbo (BA501P)

1st Year Representative : Desiree Tan (BA101A)

2nd Year Representative: Jasper Mariz Ishiwata (BA301P)

3rd Year Representative : Jenifer Canceran (BA501P)

4th Year Representative : Damsel Leah Gatus (BA701E)

We are changing once more!

To align the club's name with that of STI HQ's mother club for all BSBAOM and BSBM students, the Enterprising-Future Managers' Society (e-FMS) is changing its name to:

YOUNG ENTERPRENEURS' SOCIETY (YES)

The club will continue to hold and uphold STI's thursts in general and that of the club in particular.

Innovation is in our blood...

Recognition Day 2010

Congratulations to the following e-FMS members who had been given awards and commendations in the recently concluded Recognition Day program held on March 26, 2010:

Dangal ng STI Award (SY 2009-2010)

• Janina Jayme, BA601E

Dean's Lister (1st Semester, SY 2009-2010)

• Janina Jayme, BA601E - GWA of 1.32

Dean's Lister (2nd Semester, SY 2008-2009)

• Janina Jayme, BA601E - GWA of 1.30
• Jennifer Macasieb, BA601E - GWA or 1.48

Mind Challenge (Senior Level)

• Janina Jayme, BA601E - 1st runner-up
• Jennelyn Villasis, BA601E - 1st runner-up
• Kenny Kelvin Medina, BA401P - 2nd runner-up

Essay Writing

• Lovely Recio, BA401P - Champion
• Damsel Leah Gatus, BA401P - 1st runner-up

Spelling Bee

• Janina Jayme, BA601E - 1st runner-up
• Janine Ariane Lo, BA601E - 2nd runner-up

Pinoy Henyo

• Suzette Somido & Jackylyn Bautista, BA801E - Champion

Letter Writing

• Rizza Aycocho, BA601E - 2nd runner-up

Duet Singing Contest

• Rhyan Lumilay & Shera Jean Limbo, BA801E - 1st runner-up

BA201P took SHOTS!

By Divina Gracia Juson, BA201P

School has really been stressful. Stressful yet challenging. One of the most unforgettable events that happened before the school days ended was having our PE Dance Competition spearheaded by Ms. Rowena Napay, our PE instructor. It was a very tiring but enjoyable experience for all of us. The said competition was held at Brgy. Sta. Monica covered court last March 18, 2010 at exactly 6 o'clock in the evening.

Before the night of the competition, we kept on dancing, practicing again and again. We spent most of our time thinking and preparing for the said competition. We were all undecided as to what costumes we would be wearing and confused as to what kind of music we would be using.

Finally, the much-awaited night has come! A really remarkable experience to us all! The rest of my classmates from BA201P and I were really excited as well as the other participants that attended the Dance Competition Night. It was a breath-taking event for us. We had mixed emotions - excitement, nervousness and happiness.

Mr. Jonnie Baraquio lead the program. The board of judges was headed by Prof. Rodolfo Bautista with Ms. Charisse Hementera, Mr. Jojit Alcalde and Mr. Francis Samsom. Our excitement and nervousness was compounded as we saw the presence and support of our dear professor, Dr. Joseph Adan.

As the last performers of the night, our hearts beat doubly fast as we took the center stage. As the music took an onset, we started dancing to the beat of LMFAO ft. Lil John's SHOTS. We danced the best we can. We felt fulfilled after finishing the routine.

"Yes!!! Natapos din!"

All our hard work did not go to waste as they announced that we placed 2nd!!!

Clubs' Fair 2010

By Lovely Lim Recio, BA401P

Love is in the air at STI!

It is every year that STI College Novaliches holds its annual Clubs' Fair for unwinding the students and professors from tons of workloads and stress. Every club organized within the institution was appointed to convene with an activity that will not only be reveled in but also be acquired knowledge or output from. Wherein us, the duly officers of e-FMS, together with our adviser, came up with the idea of having to conclude a singing contest (solo and duet), a dating game (a post valentine special), and a seminar (chocolate-making seminar) which not only endeavors to bring about amusement but also productivity and experience for our students; most especially our club members.

03 March 2010. As the Clubs' Fair 2010 commenced and different activities emerged inside the walls of STI, the organizers dealt with the influx of students rushing in to bask themselves with the different events held.

e-FMS's Summer Lovin'

After all the sweat and hard work dedicated by our officers and volunteer members from making the event possible, the activities held by e-FMS resulted to a total blockbuster! But evidently what captured most of our students' attentions was the dating game special wherein a searcher finds his/her love interest via judging the answers to be given by our three searchees from a prearranged set of questions and tasks prepared by the organizers. Two batches were set up in this event.

The first batch had a male searcher, Joel dela Cruz, an HRS student. Among the searchees in this batch were two e-fMS's members - Jobelle Montecillo and Mary Mhae Esparas both from BA201P. Joel ended up picking Mary Mhae at the culmination of their segment. The second had Karla Jacelyn Boiser as a searcher, BA601E student. Karla ultimately fell for the answers of a BSIT student, Arelle Sison.

The searcher and his/her chosen searchee were to be given a chance to have an exclusive date for two in a romantic restaurant wherein they would be alloted time to bond and actually get to know each other better.

The quixotic date was held at Buckaroo's SM Fairview wherein our participants indulged themselves with the restaurant's finest sumptuous repasts. Satisfaction really been manifested on that moment.

The said undertaking was an absolute triumph; our participants have really relished from their experience, and even hoped for another round.

We would like to acknowledge our duly elected officers (Lovely, Janina, Vincent, Damsel, Kenny, & Adam), volunteer members from BA601E, non-officer emcees and program partakers (Ishi, Thamara, Saki, Rio & Rhyan), our events' participants, the judges for solo and duet singing contests - Prof. Abalajen, Mr. Alcalde, Ms. D. Colili, and Mr. Dela Torre, the presence of Mr. Baraquio and our adviser Dr. Adan for making this event possible and a definite success.

Another accomplishment has been entitled to us all! Viva e-FMS!

Big-O in Choc-O Seminar

By Damsel Leah Gatus, BA601E

"There are times when CHOCOLATE really can fix all your problems."

Annually, e-FMS club offers activities that would help all BSBA students to look into opportunities which could be prospect business venture of theirs in the future. Last March 3, 2010, the club offers a seminar tagged as "Big-O in Choc-O: An Entrepreneurship Seminar on Finding Business Opportunities in Chocolate-Making". Ms. Grace Vinluan, an HRS alumna conducted the seminar. The event started at around 1:30pm in the HR Kitchen.

All were excited as Ms. Grace showed different methods of preparing chocolate into luscious recipes that were so mouth-watering, easy to do yet with reasonable prices. We were all in awe as she started the demo-cooking. Atop on her list was the rose-styled chocolate recipe. A simple melted chocolate was molded on a rose-style form, cooled, boxed and that's it! A perfect gift for love ones that looked so fabulous.

There were also other styles of chocolates that Ms. Grace taught us like the coffee crumble, cookies and cream, coffee choco, white choco, chocolate rice crispies and so many more...

With such scrumptious affair, of course, we never missed out one important thing. FREE TASTE! Students and faculty members just couldn't resist the temptation of the sinful CHOCOLATE (yum, yum, yum).

Still couldn't get enough of it? After the demo, some students were able to do some of the chocolate recipes, for there were still some ingredients left from the demonstration.

Another wonderful clubs' fair has ended. See you next year.