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News Feature: Get to know Take Off 2021’s startups



READY, SET, LAUNCH! Take Off 2021’s poster features the logos of their three startups around a cool, galactic theme. Photo Credit: Kriztin Jugo and Julianne Todas

Grade 12 students of the UPIS Business and Entrepreneurship (B&E) Track are making the most out of their internship despite the pandemic by launching Take Off 2021, a month-long, space-themed online fair for the entire school’s community to enjoy.

Venture into space and have a close encounter with these three exciting new products and projects led by B&E Batch 2021:

Acres Harvest Quezon City

Photo Credit: Acres Harvest Quezon City Facebook Page

While others might say that flavorful snacks don’t belong to a healthy diet, Acres Harvest Quezon City would disagree.

Acres Harvest is a Bataan-based food shop that aims to provide organic options that are not only rich in flavor, but also rich in vitamins and minerals that make our body healthier and stronger.

With their wide range of products including veggie crisps, veggie coffee, honey, and a variety of fruit juices, one’s cravings will surely be satisfied without carrying the guilt that oily snacks bring. They also offer crunchy mushroom bites that are available in ten flavors ranging from the original’s classic taste to the chili garlic’s burst of spices.

The team of hardworking UPIS B&E students behind Acres Harvest Quezon City have made living a healthier lifestyle more accessible to residents within Metro Manila as they offer meet-ups and deliveries of their delicious, healthy treats to their customers around that area.

To see their full menu, visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/acresharvestqc.

Wave Esports


Photo Credit: Wave Esports Facebook Page

Wave Esports takes UPIS’ gaming community to a whole new level by hosting Team Ace 2021, the first ever Valorant tournament for the school’s students, faculty, and alumni.

Their goal is to showcase the school’s skills in the esports scene while creating a fun experience for the UPIS community at home. They achieved this by spearheading an online competition of the game Valorant, a 5v5 tactical shooter game played on the computer.

Wave Esports officially kicked-off the competition with ten registered teams of five to six members ready to battle out for the grand prize of Php 2,500 and 1st runner up prize of Php 500.

After three 13-to-1 matches on the tournament’s first day last January 16, the teams First Round Exit (FRE), Blade Thomas and Friends (BTF), and Nighthawx prevailed and moved forward in the bracket.

The second day, January 17, paved the way for 2nt+1, FRE, and Nighthawx to triumph and advance to the semifinals with BTF.

Given all of the squad's exceptional team composition and aggressive strategies, heated matches are expected in the semifinals tonight featuring Nighthawx against 2nt+1 and BTF against FRE— a battle between two teams of alumni.

Shirts, a cap, a gaming mouse, and Acres Harvests’ mushroom bites are also part of the giveaway that Wave Esports is hosting for their active supporters until the finals on Sunday, January 24.

Their updates and livestream for tomorrow’s semifinals and next Sunday’s championships will be on their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UPISWaveEsports.

UPIS Lingkod

Photo Credit: UPIS Lingkod Facebook Page

Now more than ever, many are being challenged to work together and lend a hand to others as much as they can. Luckily, UPIS Lingkod has made that more possible for the school with their debut project: Bangon.

UPIS Lingkod is a newly established charity organization which currently aims to provide financial assistance to UP Ikot Drivers through a public raffle event entitled Bangon where 90% of their earnings will be donated to the drivers and their families.

For only Php 50, anyone within Metro Manila may obtain raffle tickets and get a chance to win crafted goods and food such as plants, cakes, cookies, and more.

They are currently continuing to accept raffle ticket purchases and in-kind and cash donations until January 30 to add to the Pho 9,305 that they have earned as of January 16.

Raffle draws and live performances were held last January 15 and 17 featuring Leila Mañalac, Key, Keio Guzman, Aldrich Agad, and Sherina Moralejo.

More raffle draws and performances by talents Nicole Kimpo, Elkan Reyes, Nicole Panganiban, Charles Bucas, Millennium’s Finest, and Shane Garcia are to happen on January 29 and 30.

For the latest updates and performances, go to https://www.facebook.com/LingkodOrg.

With the end of the online fair fast approaching, make sure to support UPIS B&E Batch 2021 as they take the entire UPIS community to an adventure that’s definitely out of this world. //by Magan Basilio

UPIS implements changes for AY 2020-2021



The University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) officially began the new school year in the remote platform last October 5. 

Due to the pandemic, synchronous classes for Academic Year 2020-2021 are conducted via Zoom and asynchronous activities are given on Google Classroom.

The UPIS community also officially welcomed the school’s new Principal, Prof. Anthony Joseph C. Ocampo, and the new members of the administration namely Prof. Diana G. Caluag, Asst. Principal for Academic Programs (APAP); Prof. Margaret D. Atela, Asst. Principal for Administration (APA); and Prof. Sarah B. Gonzales, head of the Office of Research, Development, and Publication (ORDP).

Prof. Angela Ray A. Nieva (K-2), Prof. Czarina A. Twayana (Social Studies), Prof. Michelle S. Sonza (Mathematics), and Mrs. Mary Grace D.P. Espinosa (Student Services) are the new department heads who are part of the Executive Committee this AY. 

There are also new faculty members who teach Practical Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Health and Physical Education. 

Enrollment was done on August 17 to 25 through the new system for online registration, implemented in accordance with government protocols. Grade level student orientations were held from September 9 to 16 to introduce their subjects, teachers, and guidelines for remote learning. 

After a month of classes, a campus-wide reading break will be held on November 3 to 6 and the PTA General Assembly will be held on November 7. // by Jelena Evangelista and Magan Basilio

Sports: Torculas cracks Mythical Five, Canillas bags ROTY Award



CLOSING. Torculas and Canillas reentering the game from a timeout in the final minutes of their last game of UAAP Season 82. Photo Credit: Shannen Dimaano

The Junior Fighting Maroons have found the silver linings in what was an underwhelming season for them.

Despite finishing the season at the bottom of the standings at 1-13, the Junior Fighting Maroons still had enough shining moments to earn recognition as Aldous Torculas and Jelo Canillas bring home awards to the UP community. Torculas clinched a spot in the Mythical Five while Canillas was crowned the Rookie of the Year.

Torculas made it known from the get-go that he was going to be a major force in the league, scoring 10 points, dishing 5 dimes, and grabbing 25 rebounds in his debut. His dominance continued until the last game of the season where he grabbed 15 boards, racked up 7 rejections, and scored 14 points, including the game-sealing three that closed the door on a UE comeback and gave UPIS its only win of the season, ending a 19-game losing streak. The do-it-all forward ended the season with per-game averages of 11.6 points, 15.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2.3 blocks. His incredible averages allowed him to finish the season being first in rebounds, second in steals, second in blocks, and third in assists.

Canillas’ determination and drive earned him the praise of his teammates as someone who gave his 110% whenever he stepped on the hardwood. He was streaky offensively, scoring in the double-digits some games and making only one basket in others. However, his active effort and hustle allowed him to clean up after his team’s mistakes. The Maroon center averaged 4 offensive rebounds and 1.4 blocks to go along with his 7.2 points and 1.4 assists.

With expectations for them rising after they won their awards, the two Maroons are looking to use the season as a whetstone for them to improve and win more games next season.

“You guys can expect that next season, our team will come back stronger and better. I will be a more experienced player next season and more mature as well,” promised the Rookie of the Year.

On the other hand, Torculas said that he will not be fixated on people’s expectations of him and that his focus will instead be on improvement. “Gusto ko muna i-work lahat ng pwede kong i-work para makapaghanda sa next season.”

They will not be alone, however, as they will be joined by their teammates including points-per-game leader Ray Torres, team captain Collin Dimaculangan, and starting forward Jordi Gomez de Liano when they come back for more next year. //by Magan Basilio and Justin Polendey

Feature: #Studygram: From online distraction to inspiration



How often have you stopped in the middle of studying to do one simple task on your phone but end up unintentionally spending more time on it than your schoolwork? Have you ever thought of a way to integrate your study habits with your use of social media?

With all the new content popping up on everyone’s timeline minute by minute, it has become nearly impossible to avoid coming across distractions online. These distractions, however, can be easily turned into inspiration by joining the right online community. Luckily, if you’re the type of student who claims to live by the typical studies first principle, you can choose to start dedicating your social media account (particularly Instagram) to one of the most student-friendly communities out there: Studygram.

The Studygram community consists of Instagram accounts that focus on sharing how they handle their schoolworks creatively. Their posts mainly emphasize on organized note-taking and motivation to study. Most of them add tips on how to improve their fellow user’s study habits in their captions before finishing it off with a bunch of hashtags. Sometimes, they also give iconic classroom stories, updates about their projects, or questions to simply ask how their followers are doing. This allows different users to share the academic challenges they face to one another about what they deal with at school. These simple interactions between users within the community are what contribute to its wholesome nature, proving that studying can be fun too.

FOR THE GRAM. A Studygram-inspired flatlay displays organized notes, a laptop, and a triad of plants to lighten up the vibe. Photo Credit: Magan Basilio

To get started on your own Studygram, there are three things that you have to keep in mind. One is that it’s not just about the aesthetic, it’s also about the content. Finding the perfect angles to take your photos from is just one thing you’re going to have to practice once you devote yourself to the Studygram life. You’re also going to have to actually take down notes and be ready to have discourses with your fellow users— which is a good thing. These online discussions that you’ll be having with other people could result in new learnings and new friendships formed, which could unexpectedly lead to a study group of your own.

Another thing you need to remember is that you shouldn’t compare what you post with others. This is a general social media rule to avoid toxicity. Running a Studygram account is not a competition, which means that it doesn’t matter who has the most number of highlighters or best dotted notebooks. It’s all about supporting each other in sharing motivation and where you get your stationary from. You post to inspire each other to study after all, right?

Lastly, learn to balance your time well. Don’t make managing your social media account a hurdle to your studies. Make sure to avoid excuses and procrastination, especially during hell week. The interactions that you make through your account may be what inspires you to study, but that inspiration won’t serve you well unless you actually dedicate time to actually reading your notes and doing your homework. Keeping track of your schedule with the use of planners can help you with doing so.

Studygram simply proves that studying isn’t as heavy, stiff, and boring as many think it is. It also proves that having academics on top of your priorities list doesn’t mean you’d need to disconnect from your social media accounts. Studygram challenges both your academic skills and creativity after all, boosting the positivity we gain from doing academic-related tasks.

If you’re a responsible student, or someone who’s striving to become one, starting your Studygram can add an interesting twist to your study habits. Who knows— maybe there’s another desperate student out there in need of your note-taking tips, waiting for your drafted post that could turn his or her online distractions into inspiration. //by Magan Basilio

Sports: Junior Maroons fall to Baby Tamaraws



AND ONE. Junior Maroons’ star player Ray Allen Torres attempts to score a free-throw after receiving a shooting foul. Photo Credit: Magan Basilio

The Junior Maroons sink to a 0-11 record after a devastating loss against the Baby Tamaraws, 115-66, at the Filoil Flying V Arena last Sunday, January 26.

The league’s second-ranking team owned the match from the very beginning with playmaker Penny Estacio marking the first tally and Aeron Bagunu leading their starter’s 12-0 run. It was only until the teams were 7 minutes into the game when Jordi Gomez de Liano bagged the Junior Maroons’ first point.

Even with UPIS' strong attempt to keep up with their opponent's offense, FEU easily dominated the first quarter, 31-9.

The Baby Tamaraws made the most out of their 22-point advantage as the second quarter began, tightening up their defense to counter back-to-back rebounds from Torres and three-pointers from Gomez de Liano and team captain Collin Dimaculangan, finishing the first half with 61-29 in favor of FEU.

UPIS continued to struggle as FEU maintained their aggressive play, further extending their gap to 47 by the end of the third quarter, 93-46.

Despite The Junior Maroons’ whole-hearted efforts, the Baby Tamaraws still prevailed with a 49-point lead, securing a twice-to-beat advantage along with the NU Bullpups.

“[It] wasn’t the outcome we want[ed]. We were taking good shots at first but weren’t making it and had some early turnovers that made an early lead for the opponent,“ said Dimaculangan after their sorry defeat.

The Junior Maroons still have a lot to prove on the court, especially with players excelling individually such as league leaders Torres and Aldous Torculas standing first in scoring and rebounds respectively, Sebastian Jacob sixth in blocks, Jelo Canillas seventh in rebounds, Dimaculangan seventh and Gomez de Liano ninth in three-point field goal percentage.

Their next chance to claim their first win will be up against Adamson High School tomorrow, January 29, at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

TALLY OF SCORES:

UPIS (66) - Torres 22, Gomez de Liaño 13, Avinado 9, Torculas 8, Dimaculangan 7, Canillas 3, Armamento 2, Cordero 2

FEU (115) - Estacio 17, Bagunu 16, Sleat 12, Bautista 12, Saldua 11, Mantua 8, Pasaol 7, Anonuevo 6, Padrones 6, Libago 6, Remogat 6, Basilio 6, Fonseca 2

//by Magan Basilio

Photo Series: A Stroll Around the Campus During the UP Lantern Parade 2019



Lights once again dazzled the university during the UP Lantern Parade held last December 13, 2019. The theme, Pumailanlang, encouraged people to soar and surpass the adversities we face as a nation.

While the community celebrated with glistening floats and lanterns, we roved around the campus to capture the radiance of the people in their most candid moments.

 SOAR. Two kids raise their toy birds to the sky.

A HERO’S SPEECH. Clad in superhero garb, Zorro gives out a heroic speech in front of the Oblation before the parade starts.

ADORNED WITH BIRDS. Two men add final touches to the top of the jeepney float of the UP Alumni Association with bird-like figures.

ONWARD. Together with two children, a participant from the UP Diliman Administration pushes their float.

SAVE OUR SCHOOLS! Students from UP School of Statistics carry placards promoting Lumad education and welfare.

UP FIGHT! UP Pep Squad drummers thump the iconic UP beats on their snares.

UPIS FIGHT! Mounted on a pick-up truck, UP Integrated School (UPIS) Pep Squad drummers also beat out classic UP cheers.

BUY OUR LIGHTS. Vendors sell twinkling toys and headdresses on the sidewalk.

MABUHAY! A kulintang ensemble stationed at Rizal Hall greets the UP offices and colleges as they pass by.

ASTOUNDED. People watch the parade in awe on the steps to Palma Hall.

THE ICONS JOIN. An online payment app’s group of mascots dons maroon headbands and join the parade.

CLIMATE JUSTICE NOW! Placards from the Youth Advocates for Climate Action in the Philippines (YACAP) glow as they forward environmental advocacies.

END THE VIOLENCE! UP Babaylan makes a stand against all forms of violence in The Handmaid’s Tale-inspired outfits.

CAPTURE THE SHOW. A cameraman captures the UP offices and colleges as they present themselves.

GRACEFULNESS. Dancers from UPIS give chilling performance in the Quezon Hall amphitheater to present the school's lantern.

GROWTH OF WISDOM. People from UPIS, representing the College of Education and National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, parade their float resembling a tree growing out of a book.

For more details about UPIS’ participation in the lantern parade, visit this link: http://upismc.blogspot.com/2020/01/upis-muling-pinailawan-ang-up-academic.htm //by Lester Amurao and Magan Basilio

Sports News-Feature: Her First Triumph in Her Second Love



After six years of being a setter and spiker, Alyssa Avila finally won her first gold medal… as a thrower.

Ayssa Avila spends another Wednesday afternoon practicing her throws at the UPIS quadrangle. Photo Credit: Magan Basilio

As a rookie in the Track and Field (TNF) team, Avila bagged a gold in shotput and scored a silver in discus in the 3-day division meet held at Rizal High School, Pasig on November 12-14.

TNF is now her newfound success, her new found love.

Not so long ago, Avila was a volleyball player who would bring her a-game in each match. Even before becoming a member of the UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team, she already had a good had a good headstart to becoming a rising volleyball star.

She was only 9 years old when she fell in love with volleyball. After successfully landing at 2nd runner up at the NCR Lower Meet 2 Championship and the Milo National Championships from 2014 to 2015, her mother encouraged her to join the try-outs for the UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team. During the summer of 2015, she finally got the go-signal to transfer from Concepcion Elementary Highschool to UPIS.

Just like how most newly transferred freshmen would feel, Avila was culture-shocked during her first few weeks as an iska. She had to wake up earlier in the morning to go to a new campus and stay even later at the gym for training with her new team, while still finding time to finish all her homework. Of course, she didn’t forget the role of being a student-athlete in UPIS who needed to uphold honor and excellence in both sports and academics.

For three years, Avila trained hard, obeyed every rule their volleyball coach gave, and made the most out of every chance she had on the court to help the team rise from their standing. However, those three years also made her realize that one’s first love won’t always be her last. At 10th grade, she decided to become part of the UPIS TNF family instead, leaving behind the sport she first fell in love with.

Since then, she would spend her hours after class training in the quadrangle instead of the gym. It’s only been nine months since she started her TNF journey so she said that the division meet last month was definitely a nerve-racking experience. But that didn’t stop her from doing her best.

Avila’s first TNF competition was like her first day of high school all over again: driving to a new city, playing for a new team, encountering new faces, and setting a new goal, but this time for a completely different sport. She knew that her goal for those three days was to focus on one thing only: to make her mga ka-iskolar ng bayan proud— and that’s exactly what she did.

She said that her victory in the division meet also helped her become more motivated to succeed as an athlete.

“Nagkaroon ako ng drive magrepresent ng school kasi ‘yung support ng teammates from track ay sobra-sobra and here nakakapag-experimento ako ng mga styles how to throw. Dati kasi mahirap dahil although may support ka from teammates depende pa rin sa coach kung ipapasok ka sa court so hindi ko magawa yung gusto kong gawin to improve myself during the game.”

Only one month remains for the UPIS TNF before the start of their tournament at UAAP Season 82. If Avila continues to train hard and give her all in each throw, it won’t be a surprise to see a sea of maroon cheering for her as she wears a gold medal for TNF, her second love. //by Magan Basilio

Sports: UPISGVT bows down to NU Lady Bullpups



The UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team (UPISGVT) drop to 0-10 after getting demolished by the National University (NU) Lady Bullpups, 19-25, 11-25, 10-25, on their tenth game of UAAP Season 82 last October 16 at Paco Arena, Manila.

Bea Lopez, Jeulyanna Ferrer, Kina Dela Cruz, Karla Concepcion, Angela Jackson, Alliah Omar, and Libero Yesha Capistrano went up against the Bullpups’ starters.

The Maroons delivered attack points, taking advantage of the first quarter of the first set. Both teams delivered outstanding receptions but the Lady Bullpups’ performance outweighed the Maroons’, ending the set with 19-25.

It was an error-filled second set for the Maroons but they continued to fight to keep up with NU’s booming attacks but still lost the second set with an even greater deficit from the first, 11-25.

The Maroons continued to struggle with maintaining their defense in the third set. This turned the game into a descending ride for the girls and ending at a 15-point disadvantage, 10-25.

Omar was recorded to be UPISGVT’s Best Scorer of the game, contributing 6 points and 25 assists overall. She and Kyle Mararac were the eldest players in the team for that game with the absence of seniors Trixie Badong and Team Captain Alizia Marquez.

“Noong before the game at nung matapos ang game, actually ang pinakatumatak sa akin na sinabi ng coaches ay 'yung kung matatalo man kami, matatalo kaming lumalaban, hindi 'yung pinamigay lang namin na wala kaming ginawa para ilaban 'yun,” Mararac shares. //by Magan Basilio and Jelena Evangelista

Sports: Not the end for UPISGVT



The UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team (UPISGVT) sink to 0-9 after straight-set sweeps by Far Eastern University (FEU), 22-25, 13-25, 18-25, and the University of the East (UE), 13-25, 17-25, 20-25, on their second and third game of UAAP Season 82 Round 2 last October 9 at Paco Arena and October 13 at the Blue Eagle Gym.

Their match against the Baby Tamaraws began with Bea Lopez, Jeulyanna Ferrer, Alliah Omar, Frances De Guia, Angela Jackson, Kina Dela Cruz, and Libero Yesha Capistrano ready to give their all on the court.

Outstanding receptions were delivered by both teams but FEU still prevailed in the first set, 22-25, despite the Maroons’ whole-hearted efforts.

The Maroons lost the second set by a landslide, 13-25. Reception became difficult for them because of the booming spikes from the FEU Tamaraws. The set ended with Baby Tamaraws still on the lead.

UPISGVT fought harder to redeem themselves in the last set, but the Baby Tamaraws still triumphed with a 7-point lead, 18-25.

The Maroons’ starters against the Junior Lady Warriors were Team Captain Alizia Marquez, Omar, Jackson, Ferrer, Lopez, and Capistrano. The team held on to five of their starters, substituting Senior Trixie Badong for Omar, up until their last set.

The first set defense of the Maroons was no match for the Junior Lady Warriors' attacks but despite losing the first set, 13-25, UPIS improved and was able to shrink the deficit but still dropped the second set, 17-25.

The game’s last set stood out the most with UPISGVT making more challenging plays to make the most points out of all three sets. The girls delivered more aggressive attacks but made no successful blocks throughout the game, still allowing UE to triumph, 20-25.

“The most challenging part of the game for me was being able to recover from a 9 point deficit in the first quarter. Our communication didn't seem to work that well on the court last Sunday until the latter part of the game. On training, [though] wala ako [because] of internship, I hope they will work on their communication and their ability to bounce back after making errors and after our opponent make points,” Team Captain Marquez shared. //by Magan Basilio and Jelena Evangelista

17 mag-aaral mula Grado 12, lumahok sa Type Kita




SALAMAT. Pinahayag ng official Facebook Page ng Type Kita ang isang malaking pasasalamat para sa lahat ng nakilahok sa kanilang programa. Photo credit: Type Kita: The UP Blood Drive Official Facebook Page

Nilahukan ng 17 na mag-aaral mula sa Grado 12 ang Type Kita: The UP Blood Drive sa pangunguna ng UP Office of the President, NowheretogobutUP Foundation Inc. at Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), noong Septyembre 6, 2019, Biyernes sa Palma Hall Lobby.

Ang nasabing blood drive ng PNRC ay unang ginawa noong 2016 at ngayong taon lang muling isinagawa.

Isa sa mga lumahok ay si Lander Suguitan mula sa 12-Kahusayan at payo niya sa mga nais mag-donate ng dugo, "Sleep, drink lots of fluids, and basically follow the steps na pinost ng Red Cross or the organization before magdonate even yung mga after donation na dapat nilang gawin."

Sa naturang blood drive din ay nagkaroon ng isang online raffle kung saan nanalo ng premyo ang tatlong estudyante mula sa 12-Kahusayan. Kabilang dito sina Brett Borja na nabigyan ng UP Merchandise, Shane Quitaleg na nanalo ng Careline Gift Pack, at Archie Malinao na nanalo ng Php 1000 na Robinsons Gift Certificate.

Ayon sa organisasyon, umabot sa 407 na bag ng dugo ang kanilang nakuha, higit sa karaniwang 30-80 na bag na nakokolekta sa mga ibang blood letting drive ng PNRC. //nina Magan Basilio at Ezekiel Dionisio 

UPIS 7-12 attends heART Check seminar


EXPOSURE. The organizers, teachers, and students who participated pose for a wacky group photo at the end of the seminar. Photo credit: M&P Productions Instagram Page

“heART Check,” a free seminar conducted by M&P Productions was held last April 22 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the University of the Philippines (UPIS) 7-12 Auditorium to educate students about the arts and broadcast media.

M&P Productions is a full-service video production company specializing in branded and digital content, corporate videos, and post-production, owned by Ms. Paula Bianca Lim-Macapagal, a UPIS Batch 2006 alumna, and her husband Mr. Macky Macapagal.

Because they could only accommodate a limited number of interns, the company which is a partner institution of the UPIS as an internship site for Grade 12 students of the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) track, decided to hold this free seminar to educate a larger number of students who are interested in their field.

The seminar featured various media practitioners from GMA News, Globe, CNN, TBWA Advertising Agency, and Ogilvy Advertising Company. It aimed to broaden students’ knowledge in arts and broadcast media from field experts, ignite and cultivate a passionate and inspiring environment, and expose students to real-life challenges when it comes to art-changing decisions.

The event was free and open to all UPIS Grades 7 to 12 students, but was required for all those taking the SSH track.

There were 5 career talks conducted by Karen Lumbo, a senior program manager in GMA Public Affairs, Maxine Casaclang, a social media and digital content strategist of Globe Telecom, Joseph Cataan, an executive producer from CNN Philippines, CJ de-Silva Ong, a creative director for TBWA Advertising, and Nigel Cornel, an associate business director of Ogilvy Philippines.

When asked what the most important lesson that she learned from the seminar was, Grade 12 Wenona Catubig answered, “I learned how important it is to put yourself into work. What you do [at work] is more than a way for you to make money, it should also ignite something in you: a passion, a need to make a difference, a happiness from creating something meaningful.”

An online raffle was also held for students who posted photos about their takeaway from the talks on their social media accounts. They gave away three 16-gigabyte flash drives won by Josh Santos and Yssa Luna of 12-Kalayaan and Ezekiel Dionisio of 11-Amado V. Hernandez, two earphones received by Catubig and Marlyn Go, also from 12-Kalayaan, and the grand prize one-terabyte external hard drive snatched by Magan Basilio of 10-Yakal. //by Magan Basilio, Addie Sajise, and Claire Tamayo

4 UPIS students given DOST–YES Award



Two elementary and two high school students from the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) were among the 730 National Capital Region (NCR) students who were given the Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Award by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) last February 14, 2019.

The awardees were Loviña Mia L. Suguitan (5-Mayon), Marie Emmanuelle B. Martinez (6-Ruby), Angel Ken T. Young (7-Venus), and Marv Lander L. Suguitan (11-Julian A. Banzon).

The YES Award is a DOST institutional award given by the DOST–Science Education Institute (SEI) which aims to give recognition, cultivate, and develop a culture of science among students to motivate them to strive even further for excellence.

The UPIS awardees were notified through a direct letter from DOST distributed by the administration of the school. Demonstrating the high regard for the excellence and competitiveness of students, the sole criteria for receiving the medal of distinction was winning an international science, math and/or robotics competition.

They were among 1, 469 elementary and high school Filipino students who won international competitions in 2018.

When asked if the objectives were met, Young stated, “It [DOST–YES] did fulfill its objective and me and many others were inspired to do our best and keep going.”

UPIS PRIDE. (from left to right) Young, M. Suguitan, Martinez, and L. Suguitan gather for a picture-taking with their new medals. Photo credit: Angel Ken Young

“We felt great and awesome! It was surreal but different kasi second time na namin,” M. Suguitan answered after being asked what he felt about receiving the award.

The ceremony was commented on by M. Suguitan to be slightly chaotic due to lack of organization and space at the venue. Even so, the event remained a pleasant memorable experience for Young as he witnessed his friends being awarded with him. //by Magan Basilio, Addie Sajise, and Claire Tamayo
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