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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