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Showing posts with label ECAT Activities. Show all posts

Team Aros Kamote wins PSYSC Sportsfest 2013

by VJ Bullecer

 Shades of red claim the crown as shades of blue and yellow of Philippine Society Youth Science Club Inc. (PSYSC) battle it out with wits, talent and plain strength in this year’s PSYSC Sportsfest.

The event was done on November 17 & 24 and December 1, and was held on University of the Philippines- Diliman (UP Diliman) campus. To increase camaraderie in the organization, the committees’ members—Internals, Externals, Marketing, Publicity and Affiliations—were divided into three teams namely the Team Aros Kamote (red), Team Amarella Patatas (yellow) & Team Azurine Labanos (blue). 

Major and minor events were done in this year’s Sportsfest which is organized by the Internals Committee of the organization. For each major event, a score of 100 points is given to the one who places first, 70 points for the second placer and 50 points for the third placer. For the minor events, 50 points is awarded to the first placer, 30 points for the second placer and 20 points for the third placer.

On the first day of the Sportsfest, major events include Cheering Competition, Fun Race and Banner Making. On the second day of the event, major events include Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Minor events include Taboo and Upwords.

After the first and second day of the Sportsfest, Aros Kamote leads with 550 points, followed by Amarella Patatas with 483 points and Azurine Labanos with 375 points. On the third day, major events include Patintero, Catch the Dragon’s Tail, Frisbee and Agawan Base while the minor events include Chinese Garter, Chess and Monopoly Deal. Kamote grabs the first place in all of the major events except in Catch the Dragon’s Tail wherein both Labanos and Patatas tie for 100 points. Patatas wins for both Monopoly Deal and Chinese Garter and all teams are tied in the game of chess.


Aros Kamote headed by Paolo Aligaen leads the team to victory with 1013.3 points, followed by Amarella Patatas headed by Meliton Chiong with 891.3 points. Azurine Labanos headed by Stessi Geganzo garners third place with 703.3 points.

PSYSC Watches the Girl on Fire

by Nikka Cunom
   
Last November 21 one of the most internationally anticipated movies this 2013 – Catching Fire – was launched. The movie based on the second book in Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games trilogy made everybody thrilled and excited to go watch it. That includes the ate’s and kuya’s of PSYSC. At least thirty eager volunteers marched to Trinoma on the said movie’s premiere day to witness for themselves the much awaited sequel.

The movie was great but watching it with the company of their fellow members made it greater. This was a great opportunity for them to bond and spend time with each other. Continue reading to know what the NECATs thought of this experience.

Kim Lazo:
Let's face it. After numerous counts, it is safe to assume that movie adaptations are poor comparisons to the book versions. They are failed attempts and definitely ruin the story. But that is not the case with this one. I am not a movie connoisseur but I can say confidently that the movie lived up to its hype. I was very excited to watch it and it didn't disappoint me. I'd like to think myself as a fan and as a fan of the trilogy, it was faithful to the book to some extent. It was worth it to watch. Catching Fire lit my admiration for the book and author once more. And it definitely ended my day with a bang.  PS. Of course, Jennifer Lawrence is a big plus plus. 

Meliton Chiong III:
I was really glad and excited. It was a long time that I saw my fellow NECATs and at last, that was the time to feed my separation anxiety. 
A few minutes before the movie screening, one of the NECATs took pictures of us, although I'm not really sure if it's legal. But since lights are flashing from the camera and our attention weren't caught yet, I did not care. I'm having a good time posing. The movie started and everybody was silent. Throughout the movie, my seatmates and I were having side comments. We had fun laughing at the funny scenes; gasping, screaming, and shouting whenever suspense came up. I just hope we did not greatly disturb other people.
It was all worth it. The movie was so great! I had no regret! We took group pictures with each other. I was really having fun, and I can see that the people watching us pose and smile are having fun too. I regret nothing for spending my night with PSYSC.


PSYSC Welcomes New ECATS, 11B! :)


 PSYSC welcomes a new set of ECATS, batch 11B! J



The new ECATs who joined the PSYSC family this March are:

Ganther Philip Engcoy
Justin Michael Naniong
Mark Xavier Tarcelo
Marie Krystel Hugo
Jemar Anne Sigua
Honeylyn Herbieto
Esjiemar Levi Rito
Elena Mae Bustamante
Precious Fernandez
Dan Marco Del Rosario
Nissi Abigail Buenaobra
Charmaine Rose delos Reyes
Ma. Beynouna Meg Arbo
Cherrie May Olaya
Theo Victor Cavite
Kim Charles Lazo
Arriane Lacaba
Kathy Lois Amores
Eduard Joseph Siquioco
Ara Bettina Hamor
Francis Laudemir Libre
Kimberly Almajeda
Margarita Rose Rosario

These new ECATs have successfully completed their application process which started on January 2012 to March 2012. Throughout their application process, they were able to participate in a lot of bonding activities, immersions with the different committees, and in events such as the 41st Anniversary Dinner & Pledge Night, Grand BASIC.

Their applicants’ night was held on March 12, 2012 in Balay Kalinaw. Their theme was Broadway so there were a lot of songs, dances, skits and games. According to their batch head, Ganther, “It was hard to practice for the applicants’ night but when we were already there I felt the love of PSYSC for their applicants.

Now that these college students are part of the PSYSC National Executive Council Assistance Team (NECAT), they can now serve as facilitators or staff for the National Science Club Month (NSCM) in September, National Children’s Science Interactive Workshop (NCSIW) in October and National Youth Science, Technology and the Environment Summer Camp (NYSTESC) in April.

Interested Metro Manila based college students can also be part of the PSYSC National Executive Council Assistance Team (NECAT). This semester’s application process will start this July 2012.

So what are you waiting for? Join us now and become like your Ate’s and Kuya’s! J

Again, congratulations to the batch of new ECATS, 11B! Welcome to the PSYSC family and may you always keep the fire burning!

Congratulations!

PSYSC Welcomes New ECATs: Batch 11A! :)

This October, PSYSC welcomes 22 new ECATs of the batch 11A!



These 22 new ECATs are:

Austria, Cindy
Calabia, Frances Lira
Capistrano, Milbert
Carating, Christian Albert
Castillo, Joshua Daryl
Ceballos, Michael Warren
de Villa, Almira
Escobia, Kevin
Gatmaytan, Gloria Mira
Geganzo, Stessi Marie
Lacar, Sean Sigfred
Ortiz, Carlos
Ostique, Michael Scott
Paradero, Angelene
Pizaña, Arvee Lyn
Quezada, Stephanie Grace
Recto, Carlo Severino
Resma, Steven Michael
Silverio, Clyde
Talento, Wendy
Uy, Jenica Rozette
Victoria, Reymar Angelo


These 22 new ECATs have successfully completed their application process which took place in the first semester AY 2011-2012. Their application process consisted of bonding activities, immersions, applicants night, an interview and some final requirements. Their applicants night was held on Oct 3, 2011 in Balay Kalinaw. Their applicants night was filled of dance and song numbers, skits, and games. Many ECATs who came enjoyed the applicants night very well. It was definitely a night of fun.

Now that these applicants have completed their application process, they are already part of the PSYSC National Executive Council Assistance Team (NECAT). They can now serve as facilitators for the NYSTESC and NCSIW. They can also be part of the staff or core committees of the PSYSC events and projects such as the National Youth Science, Technology and the Environment Summer Camp (NYSTESC), National Children's Science Interactive Workshop (NCSIW) and National Science Club Month (NSCM).

Once again, congratulations to the batch of new ECATs, 11A! Welcome to the PSYSC family and may you be able to serve the Filipino youth through your future endeavors.

Keep the fire burning! Congratulations! :)

PSYSC Welcomes New ECATs, Batch 10-B! :D

This semester, the PSYSC family welcomes the19 new members of the National Executive Council Assistance Team! The members of the National Executive Council Assistance Team (ECATs) are the people behind every activity of PSYSC. In other words, the ECATs are your Ates and Kuyas.

The new ECATS from batch 10-B are:

Annie Grace Bachiller
April Alexa Lagarde
Bryan Cababan
Carl Francis Ayson
Gilleanne Estrada
Hannah Shamina Cosinero
Jade Marabella
Jobi Subosa
Karla Valdellon
Lawrence Wilmer Anatallio
Lorenz Rey Ballesteros
Ma. Princess Hazel Carullo
Madonna Feliz Madrigal
Maria Adelina Facun
Patricia Nicole Quimora
Romano Guerrero Juarez
Vergel Marteja Jr.
Justine Libo-on
Herald S. Ormita

The new ECATs had their Applicants Night last Mar 9, 2011 at the Vinzons Activity Center, with the theme "United Nations". They performed skits and dance numbers in front of the other ECATs. We all had a wonderful time. :)

You could be a future ECAT someday! Just drop by the national office or call us for inquiries.

Again, congrats 10-B! Welcome to the PSYSC family! :D

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