UP Materials Science Society
The UP Materials Science Society (UP MSS) is a duly recognized academic student organization based at the College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines – Diliman Campus. Its primary aim is to disseminate information about materials science and technology and its related fields to the academic community and to the rest of society.
UP MSS is an interdisciplinary organization where the members can share and exchange ideals about their chosen field of expertise. It is not only committed for the advancement of materials science and technology, but as well as to promote unity, professionalism and camaraderie among students and professionals in the field of materials technology. It also aims to provide a conducive environment where members can learn and ascertain their role in the university and the community, while developing each member’s interest and potentials as future materials technologists.
History
UP MSS was established on February 21, 1999 with the generous efforts of its founding members, namely Pio Buenconsejo, Rowen Benig, Ariel Navaja, etc. Since its concoction, the organization has been actively participating in both the intra- and inter-science and engineering events.
The original location of the organization’s tambayan used to be where the Cagayan Valley Student Forum tambayan is now, which is along the Main Library (Gonzales Hall) compound. After several years, it has been relocated to the tambayan complex located between the Yakal and Ipil Residence Dormitories.
Today, after opening another decade of existence with the new tambayan which is located beside the 4th floor, leftmost staircase of the Melchor Hall, the UP MSS strives harder for the holistic betterment of its members. In its 12th year, the academic involvement of the organization is better represented by its efforts in bringing big annual events like The MatCh (Materials Challenge) for high school Students, Materials Science and Engineering Appreciation Seminars, Thesis Marathon, to name a few. Socio-civic works are also included by conducting Gawad Kalinga Build and joining itself in the annual USC’s Community Fair.
Raniel Anne Marie Terania, preceded by Franco Danilo Luistro, Karina Obispo, Neil Israel Lazo, Floyd Abian, Jim Ashley Andrada, Shella Briguera, Emerson Galasyo, Ariel Navaja, Miller Perez and Pio Buenconsejo, holds the current leadership in the organization.
Officers
UP Materials Science Society Board of Officers (AY'10-'11)
Executive Director: Raniel Anne Marie Terania
Associate Director:
Ma. Lourdes Licup
Secretary:
Noemi Macasaquit
Auditor: Pearl Bulalaque
Internal Affairs Committee Head:
'Mara Carenina Melodias
Finance Committee Head:
Rae Raphael Abenido
Education, Research and Technicals Committee Head:
Rodienne Meeko Malixi
External Affairs Committee Head:
Arianne May Jabonero
The Board of Directors, or Directorate, is the highest policy making body of the organization, next to the General Assembly.
Members
List of Members (AY09-10, 1st Sem)
Executive Committee
Name
LUISTRO, Franco Danilo Cruz
MALIXI, Rodienne Meeko Panganiban
BORMUEL, Kay Macavinta
TEBELIN, Joyce Gulapa
AREVALO, Dexter Bayani
ALAMAR, Rigor Lois Medrano
YSMAEL, Olinor Deity Gamboa
CELEBRADO, Leonard Angelo Bringino
Members
Name
ABENIDO, Rae Raphael Absulio
ABIAN, Floyd Suarez
AGAN, Karen Apale
AGUILA, Diosa Marie
AQUINO, Van Kenneth Samalea
BARATA, Giana Aira Almonte
BAUTISTA, Donamae Alberto
BULALAQUE, Pearl Bago-od
CAHATOL, Romil del Remedios
CALAYO, Jason Albriggs Vega
CRISPINO, Ryan Peter Icawat
DELA CRUZ, Arianne Danielle Español
DELA CRUZ, Cherish Autes
DELA CRUZ, Reizel Jonamae de Guzman
DELOS SANTOS, Izy Bacaoco
DIZON, Jerrick
ESLITA, Aubrey Sabando
FANTILAGAN, Kriss Ann Masangkay
GABRIENTO, Miguel Ian Castillo
GO, Ruth Dyna Villamora
HIRAYAMA, Kumi Marie Landicho
IP, Krizia Katrina Ong
JABONERO, Arianne May Matas
LEJANO, Wilfred Jerome Gutlay
LICUP, Ma. Lourdes Doloiras
LOPEZ, Alain Daniel Tolentino
LOPEZ, Riska Roxanne Lorenzo
MACASAQUIT, Noemi Castañeda
MACLI-ING Kathlyne Wanas
MANAHAN, Ma. Monica Cruz
MANZANO, Alyssa Patricia Juanico
MARIANO, Riza Annieli Velasco
MENA, Samantha S.
MILLANAR, Jessa Marie
NINAL, Mario Jr.
OBISPO, Maria Karina Sarzuela
OLARTE, Markdale Iglesias
PASTORIL, Jon Maynard Palad
PILE, Lester Wayne Basa
POLINTAN, Abigail Adriano
RAFAEL, Irene
TAN, Michael Resutento
TAPAS, Marie Joshua Tasara
TE, Roland Gianni Regencia
TERANIA, Raniel Anne Marie Santiago
TIBULE, Hazel
VELASCO, Katrina Quiogue
YAP, Margaux Andrea