CATALYST vol. 14

Concerted Action Towards Active Leadership Of The Youth In Science And Technology 2015 Volume XIV | www.psysc.org

Hone skills To PSYSC takes
help Filipino First Step, Launches
people: Dr. Lee-Chua
shares insights on science Science Library
Project
appreciation
PSYSC ADJUSTS
TO NEW ACAD
CALENDAR

ALSO INSIDE: OUR AFFILIATES ARE ON THE MOVE!

CO4 NTENTS 111875SEARCHISON... I PRESSED PLAY 28 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

What did it say? hone skills to help

nscm 2014 30 filipino people
Dr. Lee-Chua shares Insights
itss 2.0 on Science Appreciation

An Improved Teaching Science 32 ask the necat
Seminar Para sa’yo, anong PSYSC event
ang naging turning-point?
5 Most outstanding mska beats the
science club 33 affiliates’ projects
19 challenge of 36 arko: Noah’s app
6 Science tricks kalikasan 38 SUBMISSIONS
up your sleeve:
PSYSC holds Grand Basic tlt child growth 40 baby you’re a firework
41 color changing milk
7 PSYSC GIVES BACK 20 center, pshs-cmc
Introduces Science to DSWD Bags First Prize in Science Tilt experiment
Children
21 PSYSC CONDUCTS NSCM 42 pacific trash vortex
8 PSYSC takes first step 2014 45 ENTERTAINMENT
Launches Science Library
Project Arms Science Clubbers with
Healthful Defenses

10 thirteen delegates 22 the national executive
13 unite for leadership councils

PSYSC holds National 24 PSYSC ADJUSTS TO NEW
Leadership Training Seminar ACAD CALENDAR
2014
26 ncsiw eureka!
light in the dark

A Summer Tale of Souls found
in the Marvels of Evolution

EDITORIAL BOARD

Nikka Cunom MARK EBORDE VJ BULLECER JOANNA DELOS REYES BEA LEDESMA Jezyl lomitao Stephen yu
Associate Editor Managing Editor News Editor News Editor
Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Feature Editor

Micah luna Joshua macugay Andrea cao Rogie colobong Dominic echavez IAN MACINAS Donnah Gonzales
Entertainment Editor Affiliates and Graphic Designer Graphic Designer Graphic Designer Layout Editor
Feature Editor NECAT Page Editor

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Concerted Action Towards This year ‘ s issue is one of the several benefits received
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of Youth Science Clubs), Inc. CATALYST 2015

Editor’s Note NoEdittore’ s
As students, most of the volunteers of PSYSC have to deal
with this year’s challenge to their academic life - the EDITORIAL
academic calendar shift. Despite this turning
point, we continue to work harder in BOARD
order to bring quality events to science
clubbers. In the face of all changes, adapting Nikka Thea F. Cunom
to them is necessary. This is the theme of this year’s Editor-in-Chief
CATALYST - adapting to the change that is constantly Vanessa Johanna Bullecer
challenging us. Mark Ronald Eborde
Associate Editors
This issue features articles from our life blood - the affiliates. Joanna Mae B. Delos Reyes
They have sent in literary pieces such as poems and short stories. Managing Editor
They have also sent in write-ups of the events conducted by their Bea Christine T. Ledesma
science clubs. Jezyl Antonette Lomitao
News Editors
PSYSC’s new undertakings are also included in this issue. Lorill Stephen G. Yu
Envisioning a science education accessible to every Filipino youth, Micah Jonina Luna
PSYSC launches its Science Library. Read more about it on page Feature Editors
8. The now two-day ITSS is discussed on page 18. Read about how Joshua Kae Macugay
the NCSIW was “engineered” despite its new December period Entertainment Editor
on page 24 and the reason behind this December NCSIW on Andrea Katerin S. Cao
page 22. On page 28, know what one of the Board of Trustees Dr. Affiliates and NECAT
Queena Lee-Chua has in store for the youth of the organization. Page Section Editor
If Smokey Mountain makes you scrunch your nose then brace Jan Rogie C. Colobong
yourself for a rubbish dump the size of 7 Luzon Islands. Turn to Dominic Angelo V. Echavez
page 41 for the details.Have you ever heard of the Filipino Noah’s Ian Daniel Macinas
Ark? If not, it’s on page 34. Graphic Designers
Donnah Gonzales
These articles list just a handful of changes PSYSC is facing. Layout Editor
In your own community or science club there are changes, big or
small, that you have to face as well. It is constant. Prepare yourself Contributors
and you will easily surpass them.
Kim Charles B. Lazo
Nikka Thea F. Cunom Isaiah Carlo S. Cabañero
Ellaine Mae Datu
ABOUT THE COVER Meliton Chiong III
Michael Warren Ceballos
September is the annual National Science Club Month. PSYSC celebrat- Ma. Princess Hazel P. Carullo
ed NSCM with the theme, “Immunation: Arming Science Clubbers with Binladin Ali Balt
Healthful Defenses towards National Wellness.” The four sub-events of NSCM Desiree Caincol
revolved around this theme. During the prestigious PSO National Finals, the Francis Laudemir Libre
finalists were tested through the Practicals and Theory Rounds. On the cover Joan Mirzi Resus
are two participants during the course of the Practicals Round. With the given Ardyan Jaud Valiao
Dan Dave A. Acosta
materials, they were swiftly assembling a lung model. John Lloyd S. Balcita
Reignna Azucena T. Mondoy
3 Lee Alfonso D. Apostol
Airah Laroche N. Toquero
CATALYST 2015 Alvin A. Eleydo
Rachel Paulma
Ana Katrina David
Vanessa Ladringan
Venice Lae Factores
Lean Carlo Macoto

SEEvAenRts CH

From left to right: |
DISCUSSIONS. The science

clubbers eagerly raising
their questions after the
lecture. | PREP TIME. The

participants diligently
prepare their proposal. |
GAME ON. The participants
explaining their proposal.

ITsheonSE..A. RCH

WORDS empower the youth to make a difference day event that aims to build a stronger
in their scho ol and community through science clubbing community by
Kim Charles outstanding science clubbing. converging science clubbers and
Lazo molding them to become the nations’
Fifteen scho ols – five for Bracket I and future leaders. It is comprised of two main
T he Philippine Society of Youth ten for Bracket II – to ok up the challenge events: the Leadership Training Seminar
Science Clubs salutes all to be the most outstanding science club and the Search for the Most Outstanding
the young science clubbers for their respective brackets. Four awards Science Club. The Search Convention
striving to create and maintain an were given, namely: ( 1 ) Most Outstanding was held last March 8, 2014 at the UP
active science clubbing community Science Club of 2013, (2) SustainAbility Scho ol of Economics Auditorium.
which in turn make our beloved nation Award, (3) Most Active Science Club and
a better place, one step at a time. On (4) Public Prominence and Recognition PSYSC hopes to encourage more
this note, PSYSC spearheaded, for the Award. In order to further educate and science clubs to take up the challenge
second time, the Search for the Most inspire these young science clubbers, the of creating a better science clubbing
Outstanding Science Club of 2013, first Search Convention was launched community, just as these participants
with the theme: SustainAbility: Creating with the theme, Science Clubbers Unified: have. Through our concerted effort, it is
Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Building Future Leaders and Recognizing our belief that we can achieve our goal
Community Development through the the Nations’ Best Science Clubs. of promoting the public understanding of
Science Clubbing Movement. It is a science, technology and the environment.
year-long activity that aims to inspire and The Search Convention is a one- The only question now is, “Is your science
club ready for this years’ Search for the
4
Most Outstanding Science Club?” ◄
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From left to right: | Most
BRACKET 1 WINNER. Outstanding
Science Club
The students of
UNP posing for their Bracket 1: Biologos Advocates,
University of Northern Philippines, Tamag City, Ilocos Sur
group shot. | CLUB
IN ACTION. UNP An interview with their adviser — MS. LEAH IÑIGO
students doing their
proposed projects.

What was the major project you to support marine life. Second, we think We have always wanted to instill
have made/done? that the growth of these mangroves will service and lifelong learning in every
result to fresher air in the surroundings. advocate in the club. So then we moved,
We actually conducted six projects Third, UNP Laboratory Scho ol pupils gave our best, did our art wholeheartedly
– one major project and five STEs. were enthusiastic when we suggested without grudging or complaining how
Our major project was the mangrove this activity. Since they have never things get to be very tough. March 7
tree planting. Pantay Laud Rivers was experienced this before, thrill made us came, we were announced the winner
recommended by BFAR Region 1 as decide to pursue this project. BFAR of bracket one, then everyone cheered.
the planting site. They gave us 1000 actively taught us how to properly plant But in our minds we said, winning was
propagules. Last November 15, 2013, the mangroves. just a bonus. What we did for other
we, along with nearby barangays and people gave us the genuine joy that
BFAR, planted propagules along the What drove you to finish the trophies and medals cannot grant. Going
river banks. We made a Memorandum project despite the many back, the whole Search experience
of Agreement so that UNP , the residents challenges? inspired the whole university. Our
and officials of the barangay, BFAR and governor congratulated the pupils for
the municipal office will work on one The people who were involved were a work happily done and for the deep
common goal: to conserve the life in that the most generous and co operative impact in the lives of concerned citizens.
place and support biodiversity as well. team we have ever encountered. Fueled He even paid for the plane tickets of
with enthusiasm, teamwork, a clear the eight participants to CAMP 2014.
Other activities were 1 ) Sea Shore common goal and passion, individuals Now, the high scho ol students of the
Clean Up, 2) Film Viewing and Poster underto ok the environmental challenge laboratory scho ols will participate in
Making contest, 3) Aluminum Chip Foils and turned it into something fun, that way SEARCH 2014. They saw the fun-filled
to Pillows, 4) Dengue Seminar Workshop, we were not just working but enjoying as learning in SEARCH 2013. Until now,
and 5) Four Series of Feeding Programs well. about two weeks ago, our lab scho ol
that culminated with a Christmas party. was awarded by BFAR Region I on their
How did your project affect 51st anniversary celebration in our active
Why did you choose the project you and your fellow science involvement in the planting of mangrove
you have made or done? clubbers?
propagules. ◄
First, Ilocos Sur is rich in watery areas 5
and planting mangrove is a go od way

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GEBvReAnAtsSNIDC

Science tricks
up your sleeve:

PSYSC holds
Grand BASIC

From left to right: | ENERGIZED. and high scho ol students especially Water Screen where the participants
Participants of Grand BASIC those from unaffiliated scho ols. This learned how to keep water from flowing
2014 involve themselves in is offered for free to both affiliated and with the use of an index card; the Skewer
dancing the ice breaker Lum unaffiliated scho ols. through Ballo on where they discovered
how to pierce a ballo on without actually
Sum Sum. | BEAMING SMILES. It was held with the assistance of popping it; and Blowing Up Ballo ons with
Participants of Grand BASIC the scho ol principal Efren B. Mateo, Ed. CO2 that only used ingredients found in
D. and science club adviser Mr. Dhonny the kitchen like calamansi and baking
2014 together with the NECATs P. Bacuyag. The participating scho ols soda.
pose for a picture for another were The Salt and Light for Tomorrow
successful event. Christian Academy, Immaculate Heart of Aside from the science tricks, there
Mary College – Parañaque, and Praise were interactive workshops as well. The
WORDS Emerald International Scho ol. stations included Tangrams, Reflections,
Joanna Mae Exhaust Game, Sho ot-that-ho op, Six
delos Reyes The featured topics were Physics Man Can, and Paint-me-a-Picture.
and Biology. Mr. Gino Borja discussed Through these, the participants showed
A s the Philippine Society of Youth the applications of Physics while Mr. Jobi the knowledge they learned from the
Science Clubs, Inc. celebrates Subosa explained Molecular Biology two lectures.
its 43rd anniversary, it held and Biotechnology (MBB) in a nutshell.
the Grand Beginners’ Appreciation for Both speakers are PSYSC alumni. To conclude the Grand BASIC,
Science Clubbing (BASIC) last March certificates were awarded to the host
1 , 2014 at Malayan High Scho ol of To ensure a fun-filled learning scho ol, participants, and winners
Science. BASIC is a one-day activity experience for the students and teachers, during the closing program. After being
designed to introduce the science PSYSC presented the wonders of what introduced to PSYSC and to the wonders
clubbing movement and PUSTE (Public science can do through science-inspired of science clubbing movement, it was
Understanding of Science, Technology, tricks. The tricks demonstrated were the clear in the faces of the participants that
and the Environment) to elementary pupils
6 they enjoyed the Grand BASIC. ◄

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PSYSC gives back, OUBTRAEESvAeInCtsTo complete

introduces science to dswd children Cthe fun-filled day of
Hthe children, snacks and
WORDS (BASIC) Outreach program. The activity
Isaiah Carlo was held last March 3, 2014. The BASIC refreshments were served to them
S. Cabañero Outreach serves as a venue for the and to the rest of their little community
organization to reach out to the youth that in DSWD RSC. Gift packs, souvenirs,
C hildren from the DSWD are less fortunate. and freebies from the organization were
Reception and Study Center also given to them at the end of the
(DSWD RSC) in Quezon A mini lecture, especially made for activity, as a simple token of thanks and
City were the beneficiaries of choice the children, about the solar system was
of PSYSC for this years’ Beginners’ discussed. Also, a fun and educational appreciation. ◄
Appreciation of Science Clubbing interactive workshop on basic science
concepts was held. The children were
grouped into several teams with the ates
and kuyas to help and guide them.

PSYSC reaches out to volunteers shared lunch in a bo odle
fight. BASIC Outreach did not end on that
residents in Tandang Sora meal, there was a short closing program
from the community that inspired every
WORDS actively participated in the mini science volunteer to continue serving not only the
Ellaine Datu lectures and workshops. A science youth but also our less fortunate fellow
lecture about health science was
PSYSC conducted the BASIC discussed by one of PSYSCs’ student Filipinos. ◄
Outreach, in co ordination with volunteers, Liezel Tamon.
Gawad Kalinga and in partnership From left to right: |
with UERM MEDKOM, at Upper Banlat For the liveliho od seminar and LEARNING. NECATs
Road, Tandang Sora, Quezon City last demonstration, around 20 residents introduce new concepts to
November 30, 2014. attended the activity and were able the kids at DSWD. | UERM
to understand the different fo od HELPS. UERM Medkom
BASIC Outreach was comprised of preservation techniques discussed by volunteers giving free
mini science lectures and workshop another volunteer, Frances Mae Dela assesment to children as
for the children, liveliho od seminar and Cruz. well as the aged. | BOODLE
demonstration for the FEAST. Volunteers and
kapitbahayan (residents), a n d After simultaneously conducting all beneficiaries enjoy the feast
physical assessment, which was the events, as a tradition in every
facilitated by UERM MEDKOM, for Gawad Kalinga site, all prepared by GK.
everyone. participants and

More than 70 kids

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SGNocAiIetGyLAHT

From left to right: | PROJECT TAKES PSYSC
FLIGHT. PSYSC Gala Night and Science

Library Project launched by our
chairperson, Dr. Mena | THANKS TO
GOETHE. Goethe Institute awarded for
the untiring support in all our recent
events. | SCIENCE FOR THE OCEANS.

Manila Ocean Park was given due
recognition for being one of our loyal
sponsors in the past years. | YOUTH

FOR THE YOUTH. World Youth
Alliance awarded for being one of
our valuable supporters in the recent

PSYSC activities.

takes first step,
launches science library project

WORDS to ok the first step to making that Board of Trustees Chairperson,
Mark Ronald possibility a reality as the PSYSC gave his opening speech and
Science Library was launched thanked all the sponsors and
D. Eborde during the Gala Night as part of the organizations who never grew tired
43rd Anniversary of the organization. in supporting the cause of PSYSC
PSYSC envisions a wider --- public understanding of science,
reach of science education The PSYSC Science Library technology and the environment.
in the Philippines and is still is a project wherein PSYSC will
trying to come up with possibilities build a library and host a series of Mr. Egbert Amoncio, PSYSC
to extend the science clubbing outreach and youth empowerment President, discussed the plans
movement even in remote activities in a community with for the science library, its building
communities. The organization the help of our dear sponsors specifications, the needed materials,
believes that learning science and the donations from different and the cost and the maintenance
should be available to each Filipino people and partner organizations. for the said project. He shared
youth. Last March 22, 2014, PSYSC Dr. Manolo G. Mena, PSYSC the vision and values that the
organization wanted to impart to
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help our society in every way we Institute, and Department of Science of PSYSC were also awarded in
can. PSYSC knows that this will and Technology- Science Education the gala night. Mr. Jan Aureo Bihag,
be the first step to the many other Institute. The event was also graced Vice-President for External Affairs,
opportunities to improve the literacy closed the event with his closing
rate in the country. “Learning science should remarks. The launching of the
be available to each PSYSC Library marked the start
Through various efforts of Filipino youth.” of something big in the science
different organizations and clubbing movement. As part of this
companies who participated in this by the presence of PSYSCs’ Board organization, you, science clubbers
event, the PSYSC Science Library of Trustees as well as the office of can also make a difference, may it
would so on be accessible to the Senator Bam Aquino. be big or small as long as we touch
chosen community. The companies the lives of other people. ◄
who attended were Manila Ocean The sponsors of the past events
Park, Asia Development Bank,
Unionbank, Intercontinental Hotel 9
Group, and Paramount Life and
General Insurance Corporation and
the organizations who participated
were Philippine Science Centrum,
World Youth Alliance, Goethe

CATALYST 2015

Events are Kaye Callorina from Ilocos Region,
Don Richmond Gabriel from Cagayan
LTSThirteen Valley, Daniel Balbin from Cordillera
Delegates Administrative Region, Irozelgy Padagdag
Unite for from National Capital Region, Alvin Ace
Leadership Melano from MIMAROPA, Felix Aurelio Jr.
from Bicol Region, Ernest Troy Saquibal
psysc holds national leadership from Western Visayas, Christine Otadoy
from Central Visayas, Reignna Azucena
training seminar 2014 Mondoy from Eastern Visayas, Vanessa
Jane Ladringan and Carl Don Berwin
WORDS April 2 - 5, 2014 at Hidden Paradise both from Zamboanga Peninsula, Keith
Meliton Mountain Resort, San Fernando, Cebu. Lorenz Ponce from Northern Mindanao,
Chiong III The LTS is enacted in order to train Victoria Eliza Inguillo from Davao Region,
prospected Regional Council (RC) Joan Mirzi Resus and Patricia Lynn Gono
T he Philippine Society of Youth Chairpersons and enforce them the both from SOCCSKSARGEN, and Kerr
Science Clubs, Inc. (PSYSC) necessary leadership skills to take the John Carlobos from CARAGA Region.
Internal Affairs Committee once vigorous responsibilities that lie ahead.
again spearheaded the annual National The seminar had intensive talks
Leadership Training Seminar (LTS) last This years’ participants represent extending from basic leadership
thirteen different regions of the principles to event planning. There
Philippines. This years’ participants were also exciting workshops on team
building, leadership style, public speaking,
event case study, and general plans of
action (GPOA) making. The participants
also got the chance to be the facilitators
in NYSTESCs’ night events. They also
showed leadership skills by being
among the staff during the field trip.

For years, LTS has produced

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outstanding student leaders. These From left to right: | ALL EARS. The “LTS
leaders, as RC chairpersons, along regional chairpersons exhibiting offered me a
with their respective Regional Council great devotion and eagerness to
members, are expected to lead the learn during their LTS sessions.. | whole new
campaign in promoting PSYSCs’ thrust GOODBYE FOR NOW. Our passionate perspective
of public understanding of Science, RCs, along with their facilitators, on being a
Technology, and the Environment taking one last shot before they go team leader
(PUSTE) in their respective regions. back to their respective regions. | and achieving
TEAM BUILDING. Our exuberant shared goals.”
According to Keith Ponce, the RC RCs having a pleasant time while
Chairperson of Northern Mindanao, LTS strengthening their bond through ~Keith Ponce,
offered him a “whole new perspective various team building activities. the RC Chairperson
on being a team leader and achieving
shared goals”. He added that LTS helped of Northern
him interact and work with people Mindanao
with different mindsets. Furthermore, he
expressed his sincere support for the
upcoming LTS as it is “one of the most
ingenious ways of teaching [young
leaders] to collaborate with other
aspiring leaders”.

Congratulations to the incumbent
RC Chairpersons! May the zeal of
science clubbing continue to
ignite in your hearts! ◄

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NYEvSenTtsESC

Clockwise: | WAGONS
REPRESENT. The banner made

by the chavies of wagon 22 |
DNA EVERYWHERE. A chavy
checking out the DNA sample

for their workshop | TRUTH
ABOUT PHYSICAL EVOLUTION.

Sir Bantang imparting his
knowledge about Physical
Evolution | MASQUERADE
PARADE. A student from Albert
Einstein School emerged as the
champion of the Masquerade

competition

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Light In The Dark: LIST OF WINNERS

A Summer Tale of Souls Found in ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION
the Marvels of Evolution Champion: Xavier Jefferson Ray M. Go, Zamboanga
Chong Hua HS
WORDS Cebu. With the theme of “Cirque de 1st runner-up: Samantha May Gabriel B. Ugsod, Corpus
Merveilles: Trapezing the Marvels Christi School
2nd runner-up: Lizzy Jarre Niquole Y. Ricardo, Oriental
Michael of Evolution”, the following experts Mindoro National HS
Warren G. were there to guide in the process of EDITORIAL CARTOONING
understanding the events that led to Champion: Katreena Claire F. Anino, Jacinto P. Elpa
Ceballos National HS
1st runner-up: Christian P. Flores, Agusan National HS
B elieve it now or believe it later, what, where and why we are who 2nd runner-up: Hamir Venn D. Alalim, Koronadal
“Everything that is hidden will we are right now: Dr. Philip Ian Padilla, National Comprehensive HS
eventually be brought into the Dr. Johnrob Bantang, Dr. Ebonia POSTER MAKING
Seraspe and Ms. Estrella Catarata. Champion: Hazel Carillo, Xavier University HS
1st runner-up: Gerrieum Elizabeth Felipe, University of
open, and every secret will be brought With the help of the evolution the Philippines HS
2nd runner-up: John Samuel Yap, Gusa Regional Science
to light”. Voltaires’ acts of darkness masters – from laborious lectures HS
SCHOOL QUIZ
eventually surfaced; his true motives and wondrous workshops to Champion: Juan Carlos Roldan, Mandaue City Science
HS
were shown. By grace, this was all evening events and clamoring 1st runner-up: Nico Harvey Mayo, Albert Einstein School
2nd runner-up: Earl Gabriel Navarro, Kidapawan City
revealed to the Marquesters (Core cheers – Voltaire was eventually NHS
3rd runner-up: Pete Gabriel Ledesma, Iloilo NHS – SSC
Team) headed by Hannah Mariz defeated. To celebrate the success, 4th runner-up: 5-Gene Go, Zamboanga Chong Hua HS
2014 RESEARCH CONGRESS
Go, to the “Everything that is the Chavies Champion: Iloilo NHS-SSC (Team 2)
Minstrels hidden will eventually and Chavies
(National be brought into the open, Grande went T itle: Yolanda: Flood Warning System
Executive and every secret will be down to the P roponents: Kim Janelle M. Pendon, Karl Daniel L.
Council) Metropolitan Belasa, Gian Ignatius E. Pelayo
headed brought to light.” Cebu to tour Adviser: Mrs. Mary Ann Diocares
by Egbert the Rainforest 1st runner-up: University of the Philippines High School
in Iloilo (Team 1)
Amoncio, Park, Jumalon Title: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BANANA (Musa
paradisiaca Linn) PEELS AND CALAMANSI (Citrus
and especially to the Majestic Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery, microcarpa) PEELS AS BIOSORBENT OF LEAD IN
RAINWATER/ HSD-1
Pierrots (Board of Trustees) headed and the Magellans’ Cross. After P roponents: Alec Jhen Marie W. Altoveros, Jiane
Marie B. Doromal, Alonzo Francisco P. Locsin
by Dr. Manolo Mena – all of which which, the solemnity of the triumph A dviser: Ms. Pilar Mercedes A. Retiracion
2nd runner-up: Iloilo NHS – SSC (Team 1)
helped in the training of the Chavies was heightened by lighting “One Title: Time Regulated Lighting System
P roponents: Julio Mar S. Duarte, Janela Joy S.
(students) and Chavies Grande Little Candle” so as to place in their Llamas, Clio Yvonne G. Tubiano
Adviser: Mary Ann Diocares
(teachers). hearts the pledges they have made PASAFEST
Most Diverse – ILOILO NHS – SSC
Last April 2 - 5, 2014, the National “At the Beginning” to keep the fight Best Booth Design – Zamboanga Chong Hua HS
Youth Science, Technology and for the science club movement. Not Most Bountiful – Albert Einstein School
Environment Summer Camp wanting to part and all clad in white, Best Food Art Design – Albert Einstein School
(NYSTESC) adventure in the mystical everyone sang in unison “We’ll Never PSYSC’s Choice Award – Zamboanga Chong Hua HS
wonders of circus started in the Ultimate Pasafest - Albert Einstein School
Say Go odbye”. ◄ E-NIGHT WINNERS
Champion: Albert Einstein School
steepy highlands of Hidden Paradise 1st runner-up: Stella Maris Academiy of Davao
2nd runner-up: Iloilo NHS – SSC
Mountain Resort, San Fernando, MASQUERADE WINNERS
Champion: Patricia Nicole Lucena
13 1st runner-up: Bernardine Marie Yeo
2nd runner-up: Ma. Danica Castor
CATALYST 2015 3rd runner-up: Earl Garrick Magno
ROAR ONLINE CONTEST
Alyssa Ella Tumulak, Wendy Cila Isabelle Cinco, Mayco
Cortez and Kyla Isabel Prado from Agusan del Sur NHS 
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Jocee Mae Ebdani, Ninna Grace Afable, John Emil Maristela,
Gabriel Josef Gabito, Louise Laine Dayao from Sorsogon
National High School
PHOTO CAPTION WINNERS
Francis Frederick Bautista: Juan G. Macaraeg NHS
Kerr John Carlobos: Agusan Del Sur NHS
Jcor Canda: Agusan Del Sur NHS
Jeanne Pauline Tecson: Agusan NHS
BIGGEST DELEGATE:
Gusa Regional Science High School (83)

IEPvePRnLtEsASYS

Top to Bottom: | 3RD PLACE -
“I Press Play”. YES-O (Youth for
Environment in Schools Org).
Brain and Heart of a Christian
Educational Institution, Inc. |

1ST PLACE - “Amazing Steps
for the Future!”. Youth for

Environment in Schools Org
(YES-O). Angeles City Science
High School | 2ND PLACE - “SC
News Express”. INCAT Science
Club. Ilocos Norte College of

Arts and Trades

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I Pressed Play,
what did it say? they’ve got. The first ever IPP was in originality, technical competency, and
2011 ; it was followed by the Dalandance number of Facebo ok shares. The entry

edition where entrants presented their of Angeles City Science High Scho ol

own version of NYSTESC 2011 dance, made it to the 1st place, followed by

WORDS Dalandan Shake. In NSCM 2012, Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trades
showcasing of science club activities (INCAT) for the 2nd place, and BHC
Ma. Hazel was integrated to this video contest. Educational Institution for the 3rd place.
Carullo This year, NSCM 2014 brought back the The special award for the most number
I Press Play with the theme “Showcasing of Facebo ok shares was given to INCAT
I Press Play (IPP) is a video contest that the Science Club Culture”. Entries were who garnered more than 40k shares. ◄
has been an effective avenue for the judged based on content, creativity,
science clubbers to showcase what

our grasp using straws inside the campus to lessen the reach out to citizens.
plastic scattered around. • Our latest activity, “Mr. And Ms. Agham”,
Angeles City Science High
School (1st PLACE) • The widespread “Paper Drive Campaign” focuses on ACScis’ students. Its’ a sort of
which prompts students to not throw away pageant contest where a participant sports
“Humans think about the destruction of paper but to collect and recycle them instead. a costume made of recycled materials. This
Earth. Birds do something about it”. True, don’t teaches students to be more appreciative
you think? We are all here discussing climate • The “OL Trap” program that help with of what they have, to be resourceful, and to
change but thats’ only what we do: discuss. the decrease of dengue, H-fever, and other know the value of each object.
Generally speaking, we are all concerned diseases by killing mosquitoes.
about Earth but we don’t do something about We are trying to ask for peoples’ help by
it… or do we? • Who needs garbage cans when you raising the fact that Earth is being destroyed;
have towering balls of metal where you that we, humans, are the cause. We are trying
The YES-O of Angeles City Science High can sho ot your cans and bottles? Hmm… to help in our own little way. After all, the world
Scho ol held a list of activities to join the flow it rings a bell. The “Dispose-A-Ball!” Not only is in our hands. If you are waiting for the right
of saving Earth: does this program implement segregation of time, then it is now!
wastes, it also does it in an upbeat manner.
• The “Strawless Campaign” prohibits Why are you still reading this? Go on and
• In the “Feeding Programs”, “Eco Teach”, do your share. ◄
and the “Investigative Projects” we try to

transformative leadership and implemented a no littering policy to lessen
transformative action the garbage that are being thrown away.
Furthermore, we placed baskets where the
Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trades (2nd plACE) students can sho ot plastic bottles and the
collected bottles will serve as our income
WORDS needs to expand and be put into action. generating project once sold to junk shops. To
Venice Lae With the implementation of right leadership provide learnings and happiness to students,
and proper actions, we can make change a science camp was organized. Tree planting,
Factores happen. coastal clean-ups and more clean-up drives
were conducted in other communities.
“Transformative leadership and To prove that science clubbers are truly in
transformative action”. These words were action, we showed some of our projects and Picking up trash is one way of showing
mentioned by the science clubbers of Ilocos programs conducted not only in our scho ol love and care for Mother Earth. It may be
Norte College of Art and Trades in their I Press but also in other places. In our scho ol, we simple but it can still make a transformation.
Play entry entitled SC News Express. Start with ourselves and we will see the
15 world changing because of us.
Everything starts with an idea. That idea
CATALYST 2015 Leaders don’t create followers, they also
create leaders.◄

PhotEovsepntrsinting

PHOTO

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nationalNSECvenMts
science
club month

OSPRINTING Mandated by Presidential regional sites all over the country,
Proclamation No. 264, the the Summit was participated
is one of the competitions among National Science Club by at least 8000 participants.
Summit. Guided with a list of Month is celebrated annually
every September. NSCM has Also held on the first week
bcamp tries to come up with the four events: the National Science of September is the PSO
Clubs Summit, I Teach Science Eliminations. There were a total
gh creative poses and shots. ◄ Seminar, MathSciAKa, and of 14 PSO eliminationations sites
PSYSC Science Olympiad. - 4 independent sites and 10
Clockwise: | MOST CREATIVE. NSCM 2014 has a theme of Summit sites - across the country.
The future on his palm. | “Immunation: Arming Science
Clubbers with Healthful Defenses The MathSciAKa Proper
HELPING HAND. Doing medical Towards National Wellness”. is conducted in Metro Manila.
assistance. | MOST CREATIVE. It is mostly participated
The first event during the by affiliates from Luzon.
Finite. | MOST CREATIVE. NSCM is the S. It is open to all
Lifting off a burden. | MOST high scho ol students. During the The PSO Finals is also held in
CREATIVE. Merry-Go-Round. | Summit is the ITSS, a seminar Metro Manila. This is where the
MOST CREATIVE. You blew me that introduces different teaching Top 20 winners from the PSO
methods to teachers through Eliminations held all over the
away. workshops and lectures. With 10 country battle it to become the
winner of the said competition.

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ITSS 2.0:EIvTenSts S
An Improved Teaching Science Seminar

WORDS fun-filled and educational activities were for ITSS. Affiliates can access it through
added to the program. Lectures from this link: tiny.cc/ITSSOnlineDatabase.
Kim Charles the speakers were very educational.
Lazo Challenging workshops explored the Lastly, the ITSS Evaluation Sheet
three subtopics: fo od and nutrition, was introduced. The teacher-participants
T he Philippine Society of Youth epidemiology, and public health. More answered this survey at the end of the
Science Clubs has been competitive team building activities were program. It aims to evaluate the event
catering to young students, enjoyed by the teachers as well. in a quantifiable and systematic manner
from elementary and high scho ol so that the future ITSS will be bigger and
alike, in the pursuit of the public In addition, the ITSS Online Database better than the ones before it.
understanding of science, technology
and the environment. However, it is The Philippine Society of The Philippine Society of Youth
acknowledged that few activities have Youth Science Clubs could Science Clubs could only try to reward
been designed for our teachers who only try to reward all the all the dedication and service that these
guide these very students. This is where dedication and service that teachers have given to nurture their
the I Teach Science Seminar (ITSS), a these teachers have given to students. We could only hope that the
sub-event of the National Science Club ITSS was able to serve its purpose and
Month, comes in. For three years, the nurture their students. achieve its objectives last September,
ITSS has aimed to strengthen PSYSCs’ and for every September that is yet to
ties with teachers and science club has been created. This database come. And to quote the words of one of
advisers and to introduce them to various contains workshops, modules, activities the teacher participants,
teaching techniques that they can apply and lecture presentations that were used
in certain subjects. “It was my first time attending the
Left to Right: | ALL ITSS and the experience was great.
In our pursuit to improve the quality of SMILES. Featured are Speakers are well-versed and I am
ITSS, numerous things were changed. the participants of ITSS- lo oking forward to another chance of
This year, the I Teach Science Seminar MSKA. | THE PRIZE GOES attending another one. I hope there’ll be
dared to lengthen the program from TO. The best team of more activities in store for us next year.
half-day to two days. In doing so, more ITSS-MSKA receives their This has been a fun experience for me.
Thank you very much!”
prize.
Because you, our beloved teachers,
are very important to us. Maraming

salamat po! ◄

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mska beats the challenge of MSEvKenAts

Kalikasan

WORDS This year, SUMMIT-MathSciAKa towards National Wellness”, in order
Desiree had been simultaneously conducted to demystify the complex field of Health
Caincol at all of the 10 regional SUMMIT sites Science while making scientific learning a
across the country (September 07,
Mathematics, 2014). It was participated by over a fun experience. ◄
Science, At Kalikasan hundred and fifty high scho ols with a
– MathSciAKa 2014 total of more than 360 participants. Clockwise: | PLAYING
Moreover, the MathSciAKa Proper DOCTORS. Student make
In line with the celebration of the which was conducted last September use of their “improvised”
National Science Club Month 21 , 2014 at the National College of
(NSCM) every September of the Public Administration and Governance stethoscope. | MSKA
y e a r , the Philippine Society of Youth (NCPAG) was participated by a total CHAMPIONS. St. Jude
Science Clubs (PSYSC) conducts a of 37 scho ols for which 17 were Catholic School awarded as
one-day event composed of many elementary scho ols and 20 were overall MSKA champions. |
different science workshops known high scho ols. Judging from the turnout IN A HEARTBEAT. Student
as the Mathematics, Science, At of the previous years, a count of 35 is shows judges how the
Kalikasan (MathSciAKa). MathSciAKa relatively lower. However, considering circulatory system works.
has been designed to challenge both that the event had been postponed
the physical and mental capabilities for a day due to adverse weather
of participating science clubbers. It is conditions that brought about class
usually celebrated on two separate suspensions, 37 participating scho ols
dates −every 1st week of September can already be a considerable count.
during the NSCM SUMMIT; and
every 3rd week of September One of the principal goals of
within the National Capital Region. MathSciAKa 2014 has been living up
to its name. The workshops for this
year were all designed based on the
theme, “IMMUNATION: Arming Science
Clubbers with Healthful Defenses

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EPveSntsO TLT Child Growth
Center, PSHS-CLC

bags first prize in science tilt

WORDS 207 high scho ol participants for a 20 scho ols nationwide for each
total of 292 participants. After two bracket competed for the chance to
Francis hours of written eliminations, the participate in the oral round, and from
Laudemir Top 20 scho ols from each bracket there the Top 10 scho ols battled it out
proceeded to the National Finals. to become the overall champion.
Libre
The PSO National Finals was All of the winners were given
The PSYSC Science Olympiad held at the National College of Public medals, certificates, and discounts for
(PSO) is a national science Administration and Governance NCSIW for the elementary winners
quiz bee that aims to test the on September 27, 2014. The topics and NYSTESC for the high scho ol
nations’ most brilliant minds through covered were Basic Information
a rigorous academic competition. Technology, Earth Science, Physics, winners. ◄
The PSO Eliminations were held Biology, Chemistry, and Health
last September 6 in fifteen (1 5) sites and Nutrition. There was also a
nationwide, the largest number of special topic, Health Science with
sites since its inception. This years’ a focus on Community Medicine
PSO was also the most participated and Preventive Health. The Top
Olympiad, with 85 elementary and

20 From Left to Right:
TEAMWORK! PSO
CATALYST 2015 finalists assign one
another a different task
so as to solve the problem
in the fastest way. | ALL
EYES. NECATS facilitate
the PSO finals at NCPAG,

UP Diliman.

PSYSC conducts SUMEvMentsIT
NSCM 2014,
WORDS

Binladin Ali arms science clubbers with
Balt healthful defenses

With over eight thousand tasked to locate and identify a platform in fostering friendships and
science clubbers disease given a set of clues and building lifelong dreams. In light of the
situations. They were given a spirit of science clubbing, the Summit
participating in ten Summit map and a portfolio of interviews envisions to spread the organizations’
to determine the whereabouts thrust - the Public Understanding
sites, its’ no surprise that this years’ of the patients prior to the onset of Science, Technology and
of symptoms. Then, they had to Environment.
celebration is the biggest NSCM yet. investigate the possible sources of
the microbe that caused the epidemic. PSYSC hopes that a spark will
This year, the NSCM geared conjure a mightier blaze— for a
towards the understanding of health Other than these activities, one of blaze starts with a tiny spark, and this
science, with the theme “Immunation: the highlights of Summit is the Pledge tiny spark can be the catalyst for a
Arming Science Clubbers with Night. This night holds a special place greater passion for science clubbing.
Healthful Defenses towards National in the PSYSC tradition, for it is when
Wellness”. the science clubbers take their oath ◄
in upholding the spirit of science
The NSCM Summit is a two-day clubbing. In addition, the science I LOVE SCIENCE.
event designed to immerse more clubbers lit up the PSYSC logo. Participants in the
science clubbers in the NYSTESC Summit Regions 10 and
experience. Like NYSTESC, it The Summit is not only an avenue 13 like the rest of the
consists of workshops, lectures, and for learning. It also serves as a Summit participants
other activities. In other words, its’ like all over the Philippines
a mini-NYSTESC packed into two are excited for another
days! learning experience.

Science clubbers engaged
in lectures prepared by invited
professionals,, workshops, and
quiz competitions. For the
Summit workshop, the
students were

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PSNYSECC THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

What is the best way to
deal with changes?

Egbert M. Amoncio
President

4th Year BS Statistics
Know the pros and cons and how to handle the expectations from all

the stakeholders. Settle all the concerns before proceeding to the actual
implementation. Try to assess the steps you have taken so far. If everything is
done, be sure to evaluate the steps taken to see the overall picture.

Annie Grace L. Bachiller
VP for Internal Affairs

5th Year BS Materials Engineering
Since permanence is an almost obsolete reality, one should be open-minded

and flexible to anything that is thrown at his face. Most of the time, the real key
is acceptance to the inevitability of these changes.

Jan Aureo B. Bihag
VP for External Affairs

5th Year BS Chemical Engineering
Changes are always present. Changes make people better and flexible.

Changes should be dealt positively, in a sense that we will allow them to go
with us while letting the go od things happen and fully, in a sense that one should
not take them for granted so that positive things may happen.

Thea Rojen C. Colobong
Membership Officer

5th Year BS Biology
The best thing to do with changes is to adapt. After all, we are humans and

we are to take the changes and to live with it. Aside from that, we should also
make the best out of it.

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Engr. Jazer Jose H. Togonon
Marketing Officer

Change is inevitable. The only way to deal with change is to be as
fluid as possible. Being fluid makes you adaptive and flexible. This will
allow you to deal with the changes.

Mark Ronald D. Eborde
Public Information Officer

4th Year BS Mining Engineering
Changing is part of human nature. Without change, our instincts would

not permit a civilization or a modern era. We should accept what is in
front of us. We should make sure to adapt and adjust on what is evolving

and learn from our past experiences that we can use for the future.

Rachel Angel M. Paulma
Secretary

4th Year B Secondary Education Major in Health
The best way that I could think of is to embrace changes in order to

grow. Sometimes, one loss might lead to something even better. Face
changes with openness unhampered by fear and anxiety because you
might miss a great opportunity.

Steven Michael L. Resma
Finance Officer

5th Year BS Chemical Engineering
The best way to deal with changes is to go with the flow without

forgetting your values and your dreams.

Lorenz Rey A. Ballesteros
Auditor

4th Year BS Mechanical Engineering
When dealing with changes, I lo ok for its cause. If it is because of a

go od reason, then I will tag along. And if it is a bad one, then thats’ the
only time I will be against the change.

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PSAYCSCS PSYSC
adjusts
WORDS to new acad
Nikka Thea F. calendar

Cunom In the previous year, universities such Southeast Asian Nations, envisions
as University of Sto. Tomas, Ateneo “a concert of Southeast Asian
From Left to Right: de Manila University and University nations, outward lo oking, and living
ASEAN. Composed of of the Philippines have announced in peace, stability and prosperity,
10 countries, it aims to shifting their academic calendar. bonded together in partnership in
promote political and UP has already implemented the dynamic development and in a
economic support among new academic calendar to this community of caring societies”. This is
its 10 member countries. academic year 2014-2015. The first the ASEAN Vision 2020 which seeks
| CALENDAR SHIFT. UP, semester starts on August and ends to establish an ASEAN Community
Ateneo, and UST changes on December while the second equipped by the mentioned attributes
their academic calendar semester is from January to May. by the year 2020. With this, free
to prepare for the ASEAN Ateneo will adapt the same calendar trade of go ods and services,
but it will take effect in AY 2015 - 2016. including education, will be available
Integration 2015. UST has shifted its calendar this year among ASEAN member countries
as well. Its first semester begins on – Philippines, Brunei , Cambodia,
July and concludes on November. Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Their second semester is from Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. To
January to May. strengthen the integration of ASEAN,
the ASEAN Leaders accelerated
The decision of these universities to the establishment of the ASEAN
change their calendar is, for the most Community to 2015.
part, triggered by the need to prepare
for the upcoming ASEAN Integration As an organization manned by
2015. ASEAN, or Association of students who mostly study in the

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mentioned universities, PSYSC a lot of preparations and adjustment.

has to move its two main national She emphasized that they were References
• http://www.asean.org/asean/
events, namely National Children unable to immediately start their work
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to-start-in-july
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volunteers and affiliates. For NCSIW, maintains its traditions. For the twenty- journey/47239-asean-community-2015-
in order to set the possible date of one years of NCSIW and twenty-six overview
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well. After while the second all over the regional/asean/
considering their Philippines
responses, it semester is from January to become Photo source
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move NCSIW semester from July to clubbers and html
to the third week November. Their second conscious • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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for national • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FileS: eal_

of_ASEAN.svg

events is never provinces.

simple. The Promoting

volunteers who the public

are entrusted with the task of bringing understanding of science, technology

quality events to the students and and environment to elementary and

teachers devote their time, effort high scho ol students, along with their

and resources. This kind of task is teachers, through knowledgeable

overwhelming and challenging to discussions and interactive activities

a college student especially now is the core of these events.

that the schedule of the events are Regardless of the concerns,

moved. PSYSC will be steadfast on

NCSIW 2014 Directress Nissi delivering informative yet enjoyable

Abigail Buenaobra shares there were events to the students and teachers,

the driving force of the organization.

All of this in the service of the Filipino

youth. ◄

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NECvenSts IEWuNrCeSkIaW! Clockwise: | ENTERING ENGINIUM.
Ms. Carol Pobre welcomes everyone
WORDS basics of engineering then proceeded to
Cyril David talk lightly about mechanical engineering. to NCSIW 2014. | HOW THINGS
Mr. John Michael Constantino, our WORK. Structural engineer Michael
Bucsit speaker for civil engineering, showed
videos of civil engineering projects and Constantino demonstrates how
For the pioneer year of the December demonstrations of civil engineering suspension bridges work using a
National Childrens’ Science Interactive concepts. Lastly, Dean Aura Matias cardboard and some strings.| POZOR
Workshop, our science clubbers were explained the important concepts in BUILDERS! Builders from CIC are
employed as builders by Anarchos to the broad field of industrial engineering ready for NCSIW 2014! | SAIL AWAY.
design vehicles, structures, and machines and the characteristics of an industrial Teacher participants create origami
and help effectively accomplish the engineer. boats to observe how production
rebuilding of Zepherum. With the theme
“Enginium: Transforming the City of After the sharing of the necessary lines work. | ENERGIZED. Kids
Zepherum”, this years’ NCSIW was held knowledge by each of our associates, the eagerly participate in a classic PSYSC
at Villa Alfredo Resort in San Fernando, builders were put to different engineering
Pampanga last December 16 to 19, 2014. tests that include making a ballo on- icebreaker, Go Choki Pa.
powered car, an extending grabber and
NCSIW 2014 aimed to introduce a truss bridge. Additionally, assembly line Nayong Pilipino, Air Force City, and
engineering to the builders, show them and flo or layout workshops were also Fort Stotsenburg. They also passed
what engineers actually do and entice conducted. by engineering companies such as
them of what can lie ahead if they ever Yokohama, Texas Instruments and
cho ose a career in this field. There were The builders were also given the Creamline.
three different speakers (associates) chance to have a glimpse of Clark,
for each field of engineering: civil, Pampanga thru a field trip in Through the rebuilding of Zepherum,
mechanical, and industrial. The first it also knowingly rebuilt the idea of
speaker Mr. Ervin Santos briefly engineering to our science clubbers.
introduced the Most of the things that people enjoy today
are built by the science of engineering.
Moreover, there are a variety of fields in
engineering that one can pursue; the
careers thereafter are almost limitless
as long as one has the right to ols and

passion for it. ◄

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BPOSYSACRDPOSYFSTCRUBSOTAEREDS

I ’m sure you’re aware about the Chairperson Vice-President for Vice-President for
ates and kuyas behind every Internal Affairs External Affairs -
PSYSC event. However, before - Awarded as an
they can implement major decisions Outstanding Young - Atty. Rodolfo Noel S. Dr. Aura C. Matias is the
for the events, an approval from the Scientist at his prime, Dr. Dean of the College of
highest policy and decision making Manolo G. Mena is a Quimbo, or Tito Rudy as Engineering, UP Diliman.
body of the organization is needed. metallurgical engineer. He
Who are the people with this power also teaches graduate he likes to be called, is the Dean Au helps the
and responsibility? They are our program subjects in the organization by providing
Board of Trustees. Composed Department of Mining, Director General of the company and institutional
of six officers and twelve board Metallurgical and partners through her wide
members, the BOT officers and Materials Engineering Blue Ribbon Committee range of contacts in the
members are individuals who in the University of the academe, business and
have significantly contributed to Philippines, Diliman. of the Philippine Senate.
the advancement of the science industry sector.
clubbing movement of PSYSC.
Read along and discover who

these people are. ◄

Corporate Treasurer - Mr. Alex Public Information BOARD MEMBER - Dr. T
Secretary - Atty. Officer - Mr. Angelo E
Dan N. Tacderas is the Queena Lee-Chua
Ana Lea Uy-Balonkita SEA Category Lead at B. Palmones is a multi- is a mathematics
specializes in corporate Mondelez Philippines. awarded journalist. He
Kuya Alex monitors all was the DOST Media professor in Ateneo de
law and is always financial transactions and Hall of Fame Award Manila University. She
consulted by the NEC ensures that the money is a recipient of The
when it comes to legal of the organization will winner from 1998 to Outstanding Women
matters. Called as Tita sustain the present and 2000, the KBP Golden in the Nations’ Service,
Yaying by the NECATs, future events of PSYSC. National Science &
she also was a NECAT Like Tita Yaying, he was Dove Award Best Technology Journalism
during her college days Newscaster for years Awards, Outstanding
and was the President also part of the NEC 2002 and 2004, the 2006 Science & Technology
of the organization from during his college days. and 2009 KBP Golden Columnist, DOSTs’ Great
Dove Award Best S&T Men and Women of
1990 to 1991. Journalist and one of the Science in 2008 and
2008 Outstanding Men
and Women of Science more.

28 in the field of Science
Communication.

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BOARD MEMBER - Mr. Board Member - Dr. BOARD MEMBER - Dr. BOARD MEMBER -

Ramon J. Navarra Jr. is Renato U. Solidum is the Giovanni S. Tapang is Mr. Roger Junior C.
the Chief of Staff of the Director of the Philippine an assistant professor at Colobong is a medical
Office of Congressman Institute of Volcanology the National Institute of
Joseller M. Guiao of the Physics, UP Diliman and student at University
1st District of Pampanga. and Seismology. is also the chairperson of the East - Ramon
He was also a NECAT Because of his Magsaysay Memorial
during his college days. outstanding performance of the scientist group Medical Center. He was
as the Phivolcs head, AGHAM (Advocates of the President of the
he was given the Science and Technology organization from 2009
Presidential Lingkod
Bayan Award during the for the People). to 2011.
2010 Outstanding Public
Servants rites.

Board Member - Mr. BOARD MEMBER - Dr. Board Member - Ms. BOARD MEMBER - Mr.

Santi M. Dapul was Cynthia P. Saloma Ruby R. Cristobal is the Egbert M. Amoncio is the
the second President is the Director of the representative of the current President of the
of PSYSC. He is the National Institute of NEC. He is a graduating
Managing Director of First Molecular Biology and Department of Science student majoring in
Place, Inc., a Philippine- Biotechnology of the and Technology to Statistics at UP Diliman.
College of Science, the PSYSC Board of The PSYSC constitution
based career and UP Diliman. She was Trustees. She is the
education counselling also a recepient of the also states that the current
Outstanding Young Chief for Science and President of the NEC is
organization. Scientist award in the field Technology Manpower automatically a member
Education, Research and of the Board of Trustees.
of biophysics. Promotions Division of
the Science Education

Institute.

BOARD MEMBER - Ms. BOARD MEMBER - Dr. BOARD MEMBER -

Carol Tobias-Pobre Raphael A. Guerrero is Engr. Anacel Justine
is the Exhibit Manager an associate professor of
of the Mind Museum of the Physics Department S. Maybituin was the
Taguig. She was also the
President of the National of Ateneo de Manila President of the NEC
Executive Council during University. Last July 2013,
the term 1997 - 1999. the previous term, 2011-
he was awarded with
the National Academy of 29 2013. As stated in the
Science and Technology constitution of PSYSC, the

(NAST) Outstanding President of the previous
Young Scientist (OYS)
Award and Third World
Academy of Science

(TWAS) Prize.

CATALYST 2015 term is automatically part

of the Board of Trustees.

PSYISGC HTSINTERVIEWED BY “HonFi
S Vanessa Johanna
IN Bullecer

F rom the field of science to How did you get involved with arts, entertainment, and culture more so
journalism and education, one PSYSC?
might say that Dr. Queena N. to see that there are so many kids now
Lee-Chua has done it all. She to ok up In the 1990s, I was invited into
BS Math and graduated summa cum PSYSC on the Board of Trustees by who are into science is heartwarming.
laude in 1987, got her masters’ degree Atty. Ana Lea Balonkita-Uy and I was
Counseling Psychology in 1992 and working with Atty. Rudy Quimbo. I think What are the pressing issues
PhD in Clinical Psychology in 1995 at I was invited [to the Board of Trustees] that can be solved by science?
Ateneo de Manila University where she because I was writing about science. I
is currently a Mathematics professor. left before and then I was invited again There are a lot of problems that
Awards that shes’ won include The [now].
Outstanding Women in the Nations’ can be solved by science like poverty
Service in 2001, Outstanding Young As one of the BOT, what are your
Scientist from the National Academy plans for the organization? and transportation among others. It
of Science and Technology in 2002,
Outstanding Teacher Award from One of my plans is to attract more is through science that modeling of
Metrobank Foundation in 2003 and members, but PSYSC already does a
the DOSTs’ Great Men and Women lot of activities for the youth. I always transport systems can be made, how
of Science in 2008. After all the tell them [National Executive Council] if
accomplishments shes’ achieved, what they could just focus on a few major the MRT can be managed better, and
could she impart to PSYSCs’ affiliates ones. Aside from attracting more
by being part of the organizations’ Board members, I also plan to make science how plans can be conceptualized for
of Trustees? more popular among the young ones.
network of roads.
CATALYST got in touch with Dr. Lee- How does it feel to see the
Chua to see what she has in store for organization grow all these Do you think the society is more
the youth of the organization. years? responsive and appreciative of
the scientific breakthroughs,
I’m very proud, especially that we’re especially by Filipino scientists
not a country that likes science. We like and researchers? Why or why
not?

The only scientific breakthroughs

people like are cellular phones, and

I don’t think they appreciate it as a

product of science. So if asked whether

the society is appreciative or not of the

breakthroughs, I’m not sure because I

From Left to Right: | PROFESSOR- 30
AUTHOR. Aside from working as
a professor in Ateneo de Manila CATALYST 2015
University, Dr. Queena Lee-
Chua is an author of science and
technology-focused books as well. |
THE POLICY-MAKERS. Dr. Queena
Lee-Chua is a board member at

PSYSC’s highest policy-making body,
the Board of Trustees. | MOTHER
AND SON. Dr. Queena Lee-Chua’s
son, Scott, is as talented as his
mother being a Palanca awardee
and a math whiz.

ne skills to help
ilipino people”:

dr. lee-chua shares insights on science appreciation

don’t see much respect paid to science. What are your plans for What inspires you to serve the
Are the scientists getting paid better? I’m research and for the academe? Filipino youth?
not sure.
I have lots of plans. Right now, I just My mother was my first teacher. She
According to Goodreads, your finished a research published into a was a doctor who spent most of her
goal is to make science and math bo ok called Growing Up Wild. I also time ministering to the po or in PGH. I
learning “fun” through had a talk about the Indiscriminate learned from her that if you had the
“simpler, more understandable Use of Digital Technology. Its’ a local gifts and the capabilities, you have to
language”. Why? research that lasted for three years. I use it for something much larger than
have also given talks on the pros and yourself. Going to the next generation,
Many people feel that science and cons of technology and how we could my son and my students are also
math are abstract, and when something use it well. I’m still doing Math research. inspirations to me. I always tell my son,
is abstract, people find it difficult. If My Math research used to be very as well as my students that I would not
something is difficult, it is no longer fun. If technical but now I’m more focused be here if I didn’t sincerely believe that
it is no longer fun then they will not learn on Math learning because I feel that you are the future of our nation. Theres’
it. So since science and Math are crucial thats’ the need of the students now. In no way that I could’ve lasted 25 years
to the development of the Philippines, the academe, I continue teaching Math of teaching if I did not really think that
we have no choice but to learn it. So and Psychology. I have decided that I theres’ gonna be hope.
working backwards from that, we have will not do TV shows. I have turned
to make science “fun”. But I have to down many offers for it. I would rather What is your message to the
clarify what I mean by “fun”. “Fun” does connect with people through talks students, pupils, and teachers of
not mean entertaining. It does not mean because it is more personal than that PSYSC?
that your teacher has to burst into song of a TV show. I continue helping the
or dance around. “Fun” means making government, I am on-call for DOST Hone your talents and skills to help
the concepts accessible so that when and DepEd. I have lessened speaking
the kids understand, it becomes fun abroad. the Filipino people. ◄
because then they know it.

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NPSEYSCCATeventanaPnoagnrganaPsgSaY’iynSogC,

turning-point?

being a summit
coordinator.
kaya ko pala
mag-lead at
mag-inspire

ATE JEN

MathSciAka 2014. nung naging
First time kong member ako. it
opened the doors
mag-core.. of possibilities to
serve the youth
ATE POY
KUYA GANTHER

Camp Cebu 32 CSIW 2011. First
kasi sobrang event then more
unforgettable CATALYST 2015 than half of my
experience. batchmates ang

KUYA ESJIE nakasama.

ATE ARVEE

Koronadal City joins AffiPlSYSCthe
iparticipants
Science Re-echo Camp 2014 ato join the
classro om. Students acquired knowledge tNational Youth
esScience Technology and
from the lectures, applied their learning to
Environment Summer Camp
WORDS interactive workshops, and garnered awards, 2015 because it can open windows
prizes and certificates. Last but not the least, of opportunities for learning.

Joan Mirzi students had let go of their inhibitions and PSYSC KNCHS Chapter encourages
D. Resus created new friends throughout the activity. more secondary scho ols to implement
science clubs and other similar undertakings
According to the Greek Philosopher to benefit more students and S&T partners
in the region. On its part, PSYSC KNCHS
Heraclitus, “The only thing that is constant Chapter will continue to find better ways of
doing things related to S&T inventions and
Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs is change”. It could be the change of
innovations. ◄
Koronadal National Comprehensive High surroundings over time or the physical

Scho ol (KNCHS) Chapter spearheaded the characteristics of organisms. To help us

Science Re-echo Camp 2014. Two hundred understand these changes, special guests

fifty participants attended the activity last July were invited to give a knowledgeable

11 - 12, 2014. lectures on the theory of evolution.

The Camp is a belief that there is more During the closing ceremonies, Joan Mirzi
to learn outside the four corners of the D. Resus, Region XII Chairperson, encouraged

Zamboanga del Sur NHS holds two-day Science Camp

WORDS National Wellness and at the same time, all games headed by the games committee.
Vanessa science teachers were introduced. Next, there
was an opening program inside the scho ol In the evening, we had our pledge night
Ladringan gymnasium wherein the Grand Mother Club which was the highlight of the camp and
officers for the Science Department had followed by a talent showdown and closing
Last September 4 - 5, 2014, Zamboanga their oath. And in line with the celebration of and awarding ceremony. Lastly, we had our
del Sur National High Scho ol had its annual the Science Month, different science related community dance.
Science Camp. Unlike last year, this years’ activities were conducted during the opening
Science Camp was only for two days.. program. In the afterno on, everyone was so It was really amazing and satisfying that
excited to witness the most awaited part of the camp was over. It was all about fun and
Day 1 . In the morning, we had our the camp, The Search for Gino o at Binibining enjoyment. We met new friends, encountered
opening salvo for the Science Club Month Kalikasan 2014. There were 11 candidates different tasks and most of all, it developed
with the theme; Immunation: Arming Science for boys and as well as for girls. There our leadership skills.
Clubbers with Healthful Defenses towards were special, minor and major awards in the
pageant. We are still planning for the next activity
that we will be conducting. Hopefully , it
Day2. The Department of Environment would be as great as we had in our science
and Natural Resources visited us and they
had their lecture about saving Mother Earth. camp. ◄
After that, there were different science related

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AfPfSRiYelkSiinCadlitngetshe passion
and reigniting the spirit of
science clubbing

WORDS PSYSC and SME original events. keeping the fire of science clubbing burning.
This was followed by the solemn Candle
Ardyan Jaud The camp started with an opening Lighting Ceremony. Epsilonians lit the “Grip”
Valiao program followed by a lecture about Sigma (SMEs’ official logo) and the seniors that will
Mu Epsilons’ Constitution and By-laws. One so on depart their beloved club delivered
The Division Youth Science, Technology of the highlights of first day is the “Amazing heartwarming messages.
and Environment Camp of Sigma Mu Epsilon, Scavenger Hunt Race”. This aims to test the
the math and science club of Doña Hortencia teamwork of the tribes or subcamps. Another Day threes’ highlight is the “Tribal War”. It
Salas Benedicto National High Scho ol, was highlight event is the Entertainment and tested the tribes’ teamwork and co ordination.
held last October 283- 0, 2014 with the theme Socials Night. The Supreme Council prepared The strongest and the smartest of all the
“GREEN FUTURE: Rethinking Old Preventions, a pageant called “Feeler ng mga Telas” to tribes, The Researchers (Tribe Four), prevailed.
Improving Energy Efficiency and Investing in test the tribes’ creativity in making costumes. It was followed by the Awarding and Closing
Green Technology”. Ceremony. The Supreme Council awarded
The second day of the camp started with the tribes that won in the different activities.
DYSTEC aims to deliver a NYSTESC-like the Camp Dance and was followed by the The camp ended with the Epsilonians having
experience to its loyal and active members, silent “Monk Breakfast”. The Sci-Energy Quiz a very memorable experience like no other.
the “Epsilonians”. This year, the Supreme Bee tested the tribes’ knowledge about
Council prepared not just a fun and exciting renewable energy and Sigma Mu Epsilons’ Another successful Sigma Mu Epsilon
camp but also a very memorable one through history. Next is the very exciting Camp Fair! Ten event done! Way to go Epsilonians! 50th year
stations were prepared for the tribes to take anniversary is just around the corner. ONCE
part in. During the Pledge Night, Epsilonians AN EPSILONIAN, ALWAYS AN EPSILONIAN!​
pledged their love and continued support in
◄

SNS organizes activities for NSCM celebration

WORDS open to anybody who is interested to buy papers and to defend it at the Science Fair.
secondhand clothes and items. The 2 day Science Workshop on Science
Reignna Journalism and SciDama were the big and
Azucena T. Week 3 had the On-TheS- pot Poster awaited activities of the month. Techniques,
Making and the Collage Making contest that tips, and processes were explained during
Mondoy taught the science clubbers to reuse what the seminar. But in the said activity, only STE
we think is already garbage. It helped them students were allowed to attend. At the
Samar National Scho ol celebrated the to be creative and to develop their artistic next day, the activities were the Robotics,
National Science Club Month with the theme ideas. Other activities of the week were the Tugsayawait, Trashion Show and the Search
“Philippines: A Science Nation Meeting Global Spotlight, Journalism, and Docu-Kalikasan for G. and Bb Agham 2014.
Challenges”. contests. What is go od in these contests
is that they enhance the creativity of every Because of the accomplishment of
The first week of activities wouldn’t be as participant. the scho ol, SCAAP President Mr. Alicio C.
exciting without the first activity, Lakad Agham Jamin, along with PSYSC Regional Council
1’ 4. The scho ol was divided into 5 wagons Lastly, the final week of the science representative Ms. Reignna Aucena T.
or subcamps and each wagon made month celebration was at September 22 - Mondoy, was able to build an office for
names, banners, and cheers so they could 30, 2014. Every student of the higher sections PSYSC. This was fulfilling and will be very
be known. You can see in the faces of the of the scho ol was required to have their helpful for the next projects of PSYSC.
science clubbers how thrilled they are for the own investigatory project for their Research
coming contests. subject. They are asked to make research The success of these activities wouldn’t
be possible without the efforts of Mr. Alicio
Week 2 activities were the Science Quiz 34 C. Jamin, SCAAP President, and Science
and Environmental Quiz for the Grade 7, 8, 9, Department head Mrs. Brigida C. Singzon
and fourth year students. Another activity CATALYST 2015 and the approval and support of the Scho ol
was the PSYSC Love Drive. This activity was
Principal, Luz C. Macairan, Ed. D. ◄

AffiPlSiYaStCes

YEAST hosts
RYSTEC 2014 for
the second time

WORDS preserve the environment, to provide them
with facts about evolution, to produce science
Dan Dave A. competitive achievers in the region, and to
Acosta develop leadership among the students.

& Mr. Don Richmond Gabriel, YEAST Club
President, shared his joy of the 8 out of 10
John Lloyd satisfaction rating of the event. He said that
S. Balcita they are glad about their achievement which
can be seen in the teachers and participants’
The YEAST (Young Environmentalist happy and satisfied reactions with the
and Achievers in Science and Technology) service that they showed. “RYSTEC2K14 is
Club and Youth for Environment in Scho ol— simply the best!” he continued.
Organization (YES-O) successfully hosted
this years’ RYSTEC (Regional Youth Science RYSTEC 2014 was not made
Technology and Environment Camp) for possible without the support of YES-O
the second time on August 22 - 24, 2014 Division of Santiago City, DepEd Region
circulating on the theme, “Cirque De Merveilles: 2, DOST Region 2, and PSYSC Region
Trapezing the Marvels of Evolution”. 2 Council. ◄

Eight hundred forty two students from 38 35
scho ols in Region 2 participated. Mrs. Alma
R. Acosta, Science and YES-O Division CATALYST 2015
Co ordinator, Santiago City graced the
occasion with an inspirational message.

The participants experienced a variety of
discussions facilitated by the vibrant speakers
in the field of science . Manuela G. Alvarez,
MAED, Science Professor at ULS College
with the topic Molecular Evolution and Francis
N. Baleta, Ph.D., Associate Professor III at ISU
Echague focusing on Physics of Evolution.
Other activities were the quiz bees, poster
and slogan contest, amazing race challenge,
and the socialization night.

RYSTEC 2014 aimed to supply the
students with diverse solutions to help

NSoOcietAy HNoah’AsRAKpOp:

WORDS
Micah Luna

I f everyone in the story of Noahs’ Ark had Features • Remote Monitoring. The user also
access to smartphones, they would’ve • Flood Mapping. Arko can show the
seen the flo od coming even without has the option to monitor the flo oding
Noahs’ warning. areas prone to flo oding and designate a and rainfall in other areas, which can be
safe zone for evacuation so that the user useful for those who worry about family
You’ve probably heard of the can avoid flo od-prone areas. The Flo od members and loved ones. The mobile
Department of Science and Technologys’ Hazard Map Legend is based on Manny application utilizes markers for places
(DOST) disaster response and mitigation Pacquiaos’ height of 1.69 meters. that user wants to monitor and places
system called Project NOAH (National that the user designates as safe. Tapping
Operation and Assessment of Hazards). Hazard levels are classified into three these markers will show the places’ data
One of Project Noahs’ mobile applications types: and weather information.
or apps, Arko, addresses the need of
every Filipino to more information during Hazard Map Description Height
times of major rains and flo oding. Since Level Color
the Philippines is hit by an average of High Red People are in danger of both inside Above the fore-
twenty typho ons per year, we should be
able to anticipate and prepare for major Medium Orange and outside their houses. Structures are head
flo ods that can threaten not just our
liveliho od but more importantly, our lives. Low Yellow also in danger of being destroyed

Available for free in Android and iOS, 36 People are in danger outside their From the knee up
this mobile application aims to raise the houses. Buildings may suffer damage to the ears at 1.5
users’ awareness of flo od hazards. Using and possible destruction depending meters
the geo-location data from our mobile on construction characteristics
phones, Arko can show flo od maps
with color coded hazard levels. It also
provides updates on weather conditions,
information on flo od-prone areas and
safe locations for evacuation.

Danger to people is low or non-exis- Knee-high at 0.5
tent. Buildings may suffer little damag- meters
es but flooding or sedimentation may
affect structure interiors

CATALYST 2015

• Weather Advisory. Arko can best mobile content and innovative Arko can be considered as a
applications worldwide. milestone in our technology because
provide latest updates of the weather it can provide information during a time
data by connecting with Project NOAH, Only 40 winners have been selected of crisis. However, as young science
PAGASA and DOSTs’ various weather from 450 international competitors. Arko clubbers, we shouldn’t just be relieved
monitoring facilities. Rainfall markers in now has the chance to become the that we live in the age where we can
the application show the chances of grand champion in the said category have access to such technology, but it
raining for the next four hours. Typho on as the WSA mobile Global Congress should serve as a challenge for us to
markers show information about a delivers the best practice exhibition of the come up with even more innovative and
typho ons’ actual and forecast position. top digital e-Content projects worldwide, empowering to ols for the future Filipino
The user also has the option to modify hosted by the Abu Dhabi Systems society. ◄
how frequent Arko updates its weather & Information Centre (ADSIC). This
and typho on information. awarding ceremony will take place on References:
February 1 - 3, 2015. • http://blog.noah.dost.gov.ph/2014/11/06/
Arko has recently received the World
Summit Award (WSA) 2014 under the Project NOAHs’ mobile apps have project-noahs-arko-app-wins-intl-award-manila-
e-Inclusion and Empowerment category. also earned other awards such as the bulletin/
WSA-mobile is a flagship initiative of Anvil Award of Excellence, Future Gov
the United Nations framework of the Awards, and Best Telecom Project for • http://www.gov.ph/about-project-noah/
World Summit for the Information Society, SMART DevNet. • http://noah.dost.gov. p h/
which aims to select and promote the
DID YOU KNOW? Photo Source:
• https://play.go ogle.com/store/apps/
The Flood
Hazard Map details?id=com.pointwest.arko&hl=en
Legend is based

on Manny
Pacquiao’s
height of 1.69

meters.

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SSUCBPMSIYEISSNCSCIOENCSLUBBING Change isn’t bad
MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE
WORDS
WORDS We grouped and planned Airah
Alvin A. envisioning a goal,
Laroche N.
Eleydo A place that only things to see Toquero
are all wonderful .
Technology Builders Science Club
ADVISER, Earth Science Children of Science Clubbing, indeed, Olongapo City National High School
Malasin (ESCM) was our first step,
It can start with me or with you
Malasin Elementary School Against environmental We are all capable of
San Mateo, Isabela degradation that is now in changes

Once, I am contented with heap; For the better version of us
what I see, If each of us takes part and And to correct all the mistakes

Believing that change is join that extra leap, we’ve done.
beyond possibility; Change for betterment will be
As time passes by,
I live, I teach , I enjoy ordinarily, at hand to keep. ◄ We continue to grow
I lo oked into the commonness
Like a lion cub
without creativity. Learning to growl.

Then, the usualness of things Change is the only chance
started to reign, So that we can get the best

Boredom in spirit pulls stance
everything in vain ; It is our nature
That can secure our future
Pollution, Climate Change; And nurture the unborn era,
what else I could chain,
not torture.
Reliving Science Spirit will put
things in change. Not all change is bad
So, why be afraid?
I rekindled my heart and that
started all, Let this one enter you
Just feel and embrace it
Helping my students find their Cos’ its’ the best that one can
individual call;
have. ◄

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I ONLY HAVE MYSELFSUBMPISSYSSICONS
TO BLAME

WORDS
Lee Alfonso
D. Apostol

Circle Of Science MObilizerS I blinked… she was gone. I Smoke.
San Pablo City Science High School lo oked around and I realized Trash.
I was in the real world. I tried Modernization.
I saw her there, a goddess. very hard to think of what Industrialization.
the girl meant when I lo oked “Is this what she meant?” I
Striking. Endearing. Her around… whispered. ◄
debonair form whispered a
sudden urge to reach her, stay 39
beside her. So I ran to her
recklessly, like a kamikaze…. CATALYST 2015
when everything went black.

“Where are you?” I shouted.

“Help! Have Mercy!”

I ran, with high hopes of running
over her. Her cries became
louder, and louder… then it
stopped.

I phased down, with regrets
jabbing my heart. Then sobs
commenced. I tilted my head.
I saw her. Blo odied. Bruised. I
ran towards her, cradled her to
ease the pain. I felt relief when
she lo oked back. But my eyes
widened when she whispered,
“You did this”.

DISSCciOenVceERIES

Imagine the first time you ever saw Baby
fireworks during New Years’ Eve or a firyeowuo’rrke
in some social gathering, it was a bit
frightening hearing the loud explosion During firework explosion, a energies are produced afterwards.
out of nowhere. But once you see the tremendous release of sound, bright light
glittered sky, you were in awe of the and heat are produced. The tremendous 3. Each color is produced by
magical scenery. Fireworks – they light bo oms heard at ground level are the certain chemicals.
up the sky beautifully with a myriad result of the rapid release of energy into
of colors, bringing delight and bliss to the air, causing the air to expand faster The spectrum of colors is governed
people. But what do you know about than the speed of sound, which then by different element. Each element
these sparks that are brighter than the produce a sonic bo om. Light and heat emits a certain wavelength of light upon
mo on in the sky? Here are some facts explosion:
and trivias about fireworks:
Color Compound Wavelength
1. Fireworks are just chemical 652
reactions. strontium salts, lithium salts
628
A firework requires three key red lithium carbonate, Li2CO3 = red  610-621
components: an oxidizer, a fuel and a strontium carbonate, SrCO3 = bright red 589
chemical mixture to produce the color. calcium salts 5055- 35
The oxidizer breaks the chemical bonds 420-460
in the fuel , releasing all of the energy orange calcium chloride, CaCl2  
thats’ stored in those bonds. To ignite this sodium salts
chemical reaction, all you need is a bit of yellow sodium chloride, NaCl
fire, in the form of a fuse or a direct flame.
green barium compounds + chlorine producer
2. Fireworks generate three blue barium chloride, BaCl2
forms of energy.
copper compounds + chlorine producer
copper(I) chloride, CuCl

purple mixture of strontium (red) and 
copper (blue) compounds

silver burning aluminum, titanium, or magnesium

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From Left to Right Photos
By: | BOB KELLER - https://

www.flickr.com/photos/
satoriphotos/14554594816.

| INSUNG JEON. https://
www.flickr.com/photos/
insungkr/15866880871

DID YOU KNOW?

4. Each sound, also, is produced by 1. The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back
certain chemicals. to 7th century China. They were invented more than 2000
years ago in China.
Layers of an organic salt, like sodium
salicylate, combined with the oxidizer 2. Dreaming about fireworks means that you like to be
potassium perchlorate burn one at the centre of attention and are showing off to others.
a time. As each layer burns, it slowly It also symbolizes enthusiasm and exhilaration.
releases a gas, creating the whistling
sound associated with most firework 3. The largest firework rocket is 13kg and was
rockets. Aluminum or iron flakes can produced and launched in Portugal in 2010.
create hissing or sizzling sparkles, while
titanium powder can create loud blasts, 4. A sparkler burns at a temperature over 15 times
in addition to white sparks. the boiling point of water. Three sparklers burning
together generate the same heat as a blowtorch. When
5. Fireworks aren’t for everybody your sparkler goes out, put it in a bucket of water.

Although most people are amazed 5. Static electricity in synthetic clothing can set off
with fireworks, fireworks are not meant firecrackers. People making firecrackers wear only
for everybody. Dogs whimper. Cats hide
under the bed. Birds become so startled cotton clothing while making firecrackers.
they get disoriented and fly into things.
Even some people have extreme fears References:
of fireworks or noise phobia. • http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/14-fun-facts-about-fireworks1-80951957/?no-ist
• http://www.thefireworksfirm.co.uk/25-interesting-facts-about-fireworks.php
So whenever you see fireworks in • http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/fireworks/fireworks.htm
the near future, you might want to call
out elements instead of specific colors to 41
show how you love science! ◄
CATALYST 2015

Milk ExperimentEXPSEciRenIcMeENTS
the color changing

Try this awesome experiment using materials
which can be found at home!

Materials: 3. Dip cotton swab on detergent How does it work?

• Plate 4. Try dipping the cotton swab with Milk consists mostly of water.
• Whole milk detergent on the milk However, it also contains
• Fo od color different substances such as
• Cotton swab 5. See the movement of the milk/ protein, vitamins and fat which are
• Liquid Detergent colors changing suspended in the solution. Fats
and proteins are sensitive to the
Procedure: 42 changes in the solution.

1. Place whole milk on plate CATALYST 2015 The detergent soap is the secret
reagent causing the milk to move.
2. Drop fo od color It contains bipolar characteristics –
one end is hydrophilic (loves water)
and one end is hydrophobic (fears
water). The hydrophilic end reacts
with water in the milk while the
hydrophobic end reacts with the fat
globule in the milk.

What happens is that the fat
moves in all directions as the soap
particles also move to join them.
During these movements, the fo od
coloring molecules are bumped.
The colors showed this invisible
phenomenon. The reaction will
slow down and eventually stop
after the soap reacts evenly with
milk.

To start the process again,
another drop of soap shall be
used. ◄

References:
• ScienceandMath.com[mathdvdtutor].

(2012, September 12). Color changing milk
[Video file]. Retrieved from: http://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=mc5ljuG4FYE

Photo Source:
• Carter, Fabiana. “Fabiana Carter :

Color Changing Milk”. Fabiana Carter :
Color Changing Milk. 2 Aug. 2012. Web. 7
Nov. 2014.

THE PACIFIC Clockwise Photos By: | FIT
TRASH VORTEX - plastic ring was caught

WORDS to marine life, birds, and tourism. around the snapping turtle’s
shell when it was a baby. |
Lorill As plastics are non-biodegradable, DIG IN. This albatross has
Stephen G. it takes hundreds of years to break it mistakenly fed on plastics.
down to simpler compounds. In some | MARINE LIFE. Artist Kim
Yu areas, the amount of pelagic plastics Preston created a series of
overwhelms the amount of planktons photographs where plastics
F lo oded streets are a common by a ratio of 6 to 1. Each year, the world became marine organisms.
sight after a downpour of rain – produces 200 billion pounds of plastic
heavy or not. Clogged drainage and approximately ten percent ends If proper solutions are not provided,
systems due to large volumes of up in the ocean. The smaller plastic the Pacific Trash Vortex could expand
wastes-- mostly plastics-- are one of the fragments damage filter-feeders and and reach the Philippine shores. As
causes. Diseases, such as leptospirosis birds when eaten, thus, threatening the alarming as it sounds, we should take
and malaria, are acquired when people fo od chain. It also contains poisonous environmental concerns seriously in the
risk crossing these flo ods. Many urban chemicals that can become highly country. As one of the countries with the
areas, even some rural, are suffering from concentrated if collected in an area, such richest aquatic resources in the world,
the consequences of waste pollution. as this garbage patch. we should protect our seas. As Filipinos,
Thus, proper waste disposal is an we should carry the burden to ensure
essential practice that Filipinos should Aside from killing wildlife, the plastics a healthy environment for the next
exercise. and other debris cause damage to boats generation.
and discourage tourism and fishing. An
In the North Pacific, from the east of example is the waste observed in Manila What can you do to protect our
Japan Sea to the west of Hawai,i there Bay. Long before it became a trash- environment? Simple things such as
is a large area of suspended debris filled haven, the Manila Bay provides properly disposing your trash and less
that is dubbed to be “the worlds’ largest rich aquatic resources to Filipinos and usage of plastic will help in saving the
rubbish dump”. It is called the Great Pacific is a go od spot for locals and tourists to environment. Remember: REDUCE,
Garbage Patch or the Pacific Trash watch the sunset. Nowadays, plastics REUSE, RECYCLE. ◄
Vortex. Estimated to have a land area are washed along its shores and floating
minimum of 7000, 00 square kilometers, garbage, like diapers and feces, are a References:
it is seven times the size of Luzon Island. common sight. This somehow affects • http://dp.davincischo ols.org/teacher/rvance/
Oceanic currents that gathered marine our tourism negatively.
pollution from all over the world formed files/2014/01/HowStuffWorks-_Effects-of-Plastic-
it at an alarming rate through the years. 43 and-the-Great-Pacific-Garbage-Patch_-copy.pdf
Comprised mostly of plastics, the Pacific
Trash Vortex present numerous hazards CATALYST 2015 • http://agriculturedefensecoalition.org/sites/
default/files/pdfs/9R_2008_Pacific_Ocean_
February_5_2008_Floating_Garbage_Dump_
Floating_in_Pacific_Independent_UK.pdf

EnteJrtOainKmEeSnt Labuegsht tmeerdiisctinheeLaughter provides us with healthy benefits for our mental, emotional and physical aspects of our
well-being. It relieves stress and tension giving us go od vibes needed in times of discomfort.
As science clubbers, we need some go od science jokes for a sound body and mind.

The carbon
family

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Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin EBnOterOtaKinSment

REVIEW
Ana Katrina

David

What happens when you die?

Elsewhere is a place that lo oks, smells, REVIEW
and sounds just like Earth, yet is completely Rachel
different from it. You can’t get sick or older, and Paulma
you can even meet relatives you’ve only seen
pictures of. People age backwards until they Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli
become babies again, ready to be sent back
to Earth. It sounds like paradise for the dead,
but not for someone like 15-year-old Elizabeth
Hall, who died without finishing high scho ol.
How do you try to live a new life when you’ve
barely even lived the old one?

This is a humor-filled tale of love and loss Stargirl Caraway is not like any other
that will definitely move you. Keep your box students in Mica High. She sings in hallways
of tissues near! ◄ strumming her ukulele, sends gifts to
strangers, wears odd costumes in scho ol
Photo source: http://www.go odreads.com/ and laughs without any provocation. At first,
bo ok/show/359410.Elsewhere the scho ol was caught by her eccentricity
especially Leo Borlock who quickly fell in
Poison by Chris Wooding love with her. Just as fast as she became
popular the student body starts shunning her.
Poison is never a go od name for a real girl, Then, Leo finds himself in a dilemma. Which
but it does make an eye-catching name for a does he want more – to spend time with his
sullen-lo oking, violet-eyed character. girlfriend or to be accepted by his friends and
classmates at scho ol? He then convinced
I picked up Poison at an elementary bo ok Stargirl to act like other girls; be “normal”.
sale ages ago, intrigued by its mysterious
cover. Since then, I’ve read it over and over Newberry-winner Spinelli gives magic in
and it never fails to prove what a lovely tale high scho ol by introducing Stargirl. The bo ok
of adventure, fantasy, and drama it is. While tackles about popularity and other issues of
some parts of the story may be predictable, teenagers like having to cho ose whether to
I love how Wo oding made an intricate maze act in a certain way just to fit in or to be just
of associations between the characters. themselves. Stargirl provides readers a role
The bo ok may be written for kids and teens, model of altruism and non-conformity. If you
but this is a must-read even for adults who ever felt being in the same situation, Stargirl is
may not want anything to do with fantasy a must read. ◄
anymore. This is a story about a quest for
the truth, a rescue mission and the power of 45
human imagination. ◄
CATALYST 2015
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EntMertOaiVnmIEeSnt How to Train Your Dragon 2

MUST REVIEW
WATCH
Joshua Kae
REVIEW Macugay
Lean Carlo
Dragons + Humans = ?
Macoto
How to Train Your Dragon 2 is a
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay DreamWorks Animation movie directed
Part 1 offers a satisfying-enough and written by Dean DeBlois, which is
experience for moviegoers of all ages, sequel to the highly-rated How to Train
and is a must watch for this season. Your Dragon that featured an interesting
First of all, lets’ give credit where credit plot between dragons and Vikings. Hiccup,
is due: Jennifer Lawrences’ balanced- alongside his dragon, To othless, venture
but-fierce portrayal of heroine Katniss far beyond their island Berk and discover
Everdeen deserves heaps of praise. an ice cave with more dragon species
Her performance may not have been and a mysterious Dragon Rider. They find
as complex as her previous indie roles, themselves protecting the dragons and
but she does a go od job given the restoring peace between humans and
mainstream nature and younger audience dragons as they battle a Dragon-tamer
of Mockingjay. The movie is also propelled that tries to conquer all dragons. ◄
by the excellent performance of its A-list
supporting cast, which includes deceased Poster source: http://www.imdb.com/title/
actor-extraordinaire Philip Seymour tt1646971/
Hoffman.
1st ko si 3rd
Mockingjay Part 1
REVIEW
Plot-wise, I can’t complain. Mockingjay Nikka Thea F.
offers the usual thrills of a Hollywo od
blockbuster, but its political and Cunom
revolutionary theme helps it stand out from
your usual box-office hit. I am not 100% Do you think your past won’t catch up
sold on Mockingjays’ ending, like most to you? After more than 40 years, Corys’
of the people in the audience, but overall, past does so when she meets her first love
Mockingjay Part 1 is a fun film to watch. ◄ Third again. 1st ko si 3rd is the brainchild of
director and screenwriter Real S. Florido.
46
Kilig is well-known in the Filipino culture
CATALYST 2015 where we often picture giggling and
blushing young adults, not retirees. As
Cory, comedienne Nova Villa shows what
happens when a senior citizen is in a state
of kilig.

After Cory reminisces her sweet love
story with Third, utter regret consumes
her… but only momentarily because she
has her husband, Alejandro, to lo ok out
for. ◄

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