Geosoc @ 55

UP Geological Society Celebrates its 55th Anniversary with the theme:
"55 years of Student Involvment in Widening Perspectives in Geology"

Merchandise

NIGS Shirts sold at Php 180.00

Designs:
All Purpose Geologist
 Filipino Geologist

Jackets sold at Php 1,100.00

Material: 

Matte or Yonex

 

Anniversary Dinner

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Binibini Ba‘to? 2012 Sweet Escape: Taste my Wonderland

         Binibini ba’to has been part of a tradition. It is a beauty pageant among straight males held at the month of February during the College of Science week. This is a contest where in one straight male from each CS recognized organization is invited to join and compete with other contestants in different aspects such as talent, poise, and beauty. The participants are required to dress in female outfits and portray the role for the whole night. All is fullfilled until a winner is announced at the end.

Shermaine Santiago who is a versatile actress on television and a previous co-host of Kuya Germs's  in Walang Tulugan with Master Showman, together with Jen Balane of UP Babaylan, and Alex Santos, were the judges of the event.

UP SAMAKOM played a big role in the event because the hosts Karla Dulay, who is a member of UP Geological Society, and Rooster "Tero" Diaz are both from UP SAMASKOM. A dance intermission number was also presented by them during the event.

The contestants were composed of 8 courageous straight males from different CS organizations in UP Diliman; Charles Christopher C. Bataclan of MBBS, Benjamin Francis P. Rodriguez of PMS, Mark Xavier E. Bailon of ChemSoc, Reynaldo Carlos Kuizon Montalbo of PMHS, Frank Paul Ilandag of ABM, Almario Maminta of DOST SA, Vhil Castillejos of Math Club, and Lorenzo Emmanuel P. Dela Paz of MBS.

All the winners received Silverworks bags with 2 San Miguel's newest beer. The 3^rd place Ms. Baby Ruth-Eva Fondue from UP MBBS with 88.80% received 1,000 php and Baby Ruth chocolates. The 2^nd place Ms. Twotsie Roll-Ivana Jacholate from UP ABM with 85.99% received 1,500 php and Tootsie roll chocolates. And lastly, the 1^st place Ms. Jelly Ace-Kendi Perry from UP Math Club with 84.80% received 2,000 php, 200 pesos worth of Jelly Ace, and a cake.#

- Ivy Kim B. Tabios

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Make the Luv-A Flow 2012

         The UP Geological Society, in celebration of the love month, held an annual week-long celebration entitled Make the Luv-a Flow last February 6-10, 2012 at the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) lobby and auditorium.

         The event was sponsored by San Miguel Corporation, Supply Oilfields Services Inc., Iuvenis Orbis Geological Fraternity, Sagittarius Mines Inc., PGMC, and the NIGS Canteen. It was also brought up by the Geological Majors Society, the UP Rockhounds, UP CWM Zen’ Ana, and Pao Pao’s tea bar.
        

        Comprising the celebration was the Wedding Booth, the dedication wall, the selling of chocolates and balloons, the prom night, and the Fab in Feb.

        
         The wedding booth is where couples and teased couples as well could get unofficially married and spend honeymoon on the prepared bed for a cheap price. A dedication wall was also set up for shy hearts which are unable to express themselves verbally and for the ones whose ways into their hearts are their stomach, chocolates were sold on the booth too.

        The highlight of the event was the prom night, held on the evening of February 9. The soiree was hosted by two members of the organization and was participated by the NIGS community and other UP students. Games were the life of the party as there was a Mr. Searcher game, and a few more fun games. As the people were eating food from the NIGS canteen, they were serenaded by the band and other student performers.

      The following day, Fab in Feb took place. This event was co-created with an alumna of the organization and was a day of relaxation as the students enjoyed a body-fat analysis and a facial treatment.#

 -  Jethro Antonio David

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GeoSoc Holds GeoQuiz 2011

In celebration of the 54^th year anniversary of the UP Geological Society, GeoQuiz was once again organized in response to the organization’s goal of promoting geoscience. Hosted by the newly-inducted members of UP GeoSoc, Elmer Buena and Karla Dulay, the contest was held at the National Institute of Geological Sciences AVR last October 1, 2011. With the theme “Advancing Our Knowledge of Geology in the Philippines”, the main objective of this year’s GeoQuiz is to let the Filipinos through the high school students be aware of the importance of geology in our lives and in our current situation.

Overall Champions, Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus, wearing their smiles as they hold their trophies and prizes. (From left: Adriann Vasquez, former Academics Committee Head; Kimberly Ilao, current Academics Committee head; students and coach of PSHS – Bicol Region Campus; Conchitina Yu, current GeoSoc President)

GeoQuiz 2011 was sponsored by the Geological Society of the Philippines, Geoscience Foundation Inc., Association of Filipinos for the Advancement of Geoscience Inc., Philippine Mining Development Corporation, Intex Resources Inc., and Coffee Twist. This year, 9 schools participated in the contest namely:  Rizal National Science High School, Pasig Catholic College, Rizal High School, UST Education High School, Malayan High School of Science, UP Integrated School, Tayabas Western Academy, Sta. Lucia High School, and Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus. Just like the previous GeoQuiz, the contest consisted of an individual written exam for the preliminary round and a team competition for the final round. The judges for the quiz show were Dr. Noelynna Ramos, current GeoSoc adviser, Conchitina Yu, current GeoSoc President, and Adriann Vasquez, the previous Academics Committee head. After a catered lunch prepared by Heart Angela’s canteen, the participants had a museum tour and a high school workshop aiming to increase their knowledge and appreciation of geology. 

 

Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus was hailed overall champion of this year’s GeoQuiz. They received a trophy donated by Intex Resources Inc., medals, and a cash prize worth 10,000Php. The top scorer of the preliminary round, Christopher Jan Landicho, also came from PSHS – Bicol Region Campus. Rizal National Science High School and UP Integrated School got the 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively. They also received trophies, medals, and cash prizes worth 7,000Php for the 2^nd placer and 5,000Php for the 3^rd placer.#

- Kimberly A. Ilao

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