Activities: Apps' Night

On September 6, 2013, one major event was hosted by MBBS applicants, the Apps' Night! They prepared games, short skits, songs as well as dance numbers that utterly brought a great show. Overflowing pizzas and drinks were served by the applicants themselves. The venue was also put up with much effort. Balloons, cut-outs and banderitas perked up the room!

Photo courtesy of Stella Polido

It was also the time for getting to know the applicants, discovering their talents and skills. Indeed,

"That's the goal. Just to go out and not try to prove anybody wrong but just let your talents speak for themselves." - Robert Griffin III

Members and applicants enjoying the eventful night!

The event was filled with so much laughter that one would ought to wish for an encore. 

- Stella Polido

Activities: 20th Biosciences Quiz Bee

UP MBBS held its 20th Biosciences Quiz Bee on September 2, 2013! Over 100 students from 18 different schools came with upsurged morale and competed not only to hone their skills but knowledge as well. The event started with a written exam which determined the 15 teams that are to proceed to the semifinals. A student from St. Jude Catholic School, in particular, achieved the highest score of all those who took this test. A break before the quiz bee was organised with complementary food and drinks! 

Photo courtesy of Stella Polido

This event was guided by judges Kathleen Beverly Pe, Kamela Charmaine Ng, John Gabriel Pelias and Denise Noelle Bascos from the Institute of Chemistry, Biology, Math and the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, respectively, who are indeed, experts in their chosen field. NIMBB's very own Sir Alvin Bello hosted the event together with the academic committee head and MBBS members as well. 

Five team finalists composed of students from St. Jude Catholic School, Philippine Science Highschool and Chiang Kai Shek College were cut down to two teams at the last leg of the competition, as ended by a clincher round between the latter two schools mentioned. Thereafter, trophies and certificates were distributed to the winners and to each participant, respectively.

Trophies waiting for the winners!

Questions were prepared by the Organization from math to geology to biology to chemistry and molecular biology lessons, name it! Not to mention, talented members performed an intermission number by playing instruments that stole the audience's attention. 

An indubitably incredible, mind-boggling event that fed everyone's thirst for savoir faire.

- Stella Polido

Activities: TaMBBay Week!

July 31 to August 2, 2013 were definitely memorable days for both applicants and members. Movies, quiz bees, buddy bonding, lots of food, karaoke, outdoor games and party! Need we say more?

Movie-watching, buddy bonding and quiz bees started off the event! Buddies strived to gather as much detail about their partner to win the game. Biological information, school backgrounds, hobbies as well as trivia were shared amongst each other.

Members and applicants building stronger partnership!

 Next up! Movie-related and song-related games tested each other's sportsmanship, unity and memory. To top that, outdoor activities challenged each one's strength, endurance and strategy!

The week ended with blasts of karaoke, food and partying! Talents were discovered!

Apps and members enjoying food and karaoke!

Photos courtesy of Stella Polido, Raphael Caballes and Brandon Sy

- Stella Polido

Activities: Journal Seminar

The Academic Affairs Committee successfully held a journal seminar entitled, "Welcome to the RNA World" last July 29, 2013, which started at around 1 in the afternoon.

Three interesting journals were presented by three brilliant speakers: Ana Katrina David, Kim Ivan Abesamis and Kenji Rowel Lim. 

The journal presentors Kenji Lim (Left), Kim Abesamis (Top Right) and Ana David (Bottom Right)
Photos care of Brandon Sy

The audience were enlightened with the new knowledge they gained. The coffee and pansit bihon served was satiating! :)

The audience was generally eager to learn during the Journal Seminar.
Photos care of Brandon Sy

Good job, Acad Comm!


-Anne

Activities: "Welcome to the RNA World" Journal Seminar

So you think you know your central dogma? Well, think again.

Welcome to the RNA World.

A Journal Seminar open to all UP students, presented by the UP Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Society Academic Affairs Committee on July 29, 2013 (Monday), 1-3 PM at NIMBB 105-107. 

Snacks will be provided! See you there! :)

Buddy Bidding 2013: Buddy Cuties

This year's Buddy Bidding theme is inspired from Candy magazine's "Candy Cuties". The upcoming event is something to look forward to, especially that there are 54 applicants for the 1st Semester A.Y. 2013-2014! 

Forty willing members are going to support their future buddies all throughout the app process. 

So.... which cutie are you going to bid? :)

See you on Monday!

Activities: Mr. and Ms. FreCShie 2013

Last June 21, 2013 (Friday), the annual Mr. and Ms. FreCShie was held at the CS Atrium. The event started at 6:30 PM and the program had a smooth flow all throughout with no delays, thanks to the very efficient College of Science Student Council! *applause*

Mr. and Ms. NIMBB at the backstage before the event started

 

The BIBO Freshmen in full support to their batchmates

The event started with the Pixar parade of costumes, with Mr. and Ms. Bio in speedracer outfits (Cars), Mr. and Ms. Math in Irish costumes (Brave), Mr. and Ms. Physics in robotic getups (Wall-E), Mr. and Ms. MBB in bug outfits (Bug's Life), Mr. and Ms. Geology in incredible red tights and leotards (The Incredibles), and Mr. and Ms. Chemistry in colorful and playful costumes (Up). It was really a sight to see, because the institutes put in effort in their costumes!

The contestants in their Pixar-inspired costumes

The judges for the event were Ms. Alex Castro (USC Chairperson), Ms. Myca Bonoan (AIT Representative), Mr. Daniel Doydora (Photographer), and Mr. Myk Gregory Albao (UP Streetdance club). 

The talents of the contestants were also astonishing, especially that of Mr. and Ms. NIMBB, Mr. Justine Duran and Ms. Leslie Cando! They danced their heart out in contemporary and modern dances, leaving the audience in great awe. (The video is available in Brandon Sy's Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201228143402829).

Witty questions were also given witty answers. The candidates were really great in giving on-the-spot responses. 

The event ended well, and it was a good end for the NIMBB family. Mr. and Ms. NIMBB bagged the awards, winning the People's Choice Award, Best in Talent and Best in Pixar Parade Costumes. Mr. and Ms. Bio got the Most Photogenic award.

Third place was won by the NIGS candidates, second place for the Institute of Math, and, finally, the FIRST PLACE, the NIMBB candidates! whooo!

Mr. and Ms. FreCShie 2013

NIMBB supporters cheered when the winners were announced

Congratulations, NIMBB! The crown is back!

The NIMBB family proudly smiling with the Mr. and Ms. FreCShie 2013!

Photos courtesy of Brandon Sy
-Anne Asis

Mr. and Ms. FreCShie 2013 Voting!

It's the time of the year again: the annual Mr. and Ms. FreCShie pageant!

"On June 21, witness this much-awaited pageant for the freshest faces of the College of Science that will bring your imaginations to infinity and beyons!" -College of Science Student Council

To support your candidate of choice, first, like the College of Science Student Council Facebook page. Then you can already vote for your candidate!

This year's NIMBB Mr. and Ms. FreCShie candidates are Mr. Justine Duran and Ms. Leslie Cando, respectively. (Don't forget to like their photos! hihihi)

Ms. Leslie Cando
(Click photo for Facebook link)

Justine Duran
(Click photo for Facebook link)

Aren't they good-looking? Well, of course! We're SEXY, BRAINY, HOTTIES! Hahaha.

See you on June 21! 

Activities: Org Fair

The UP MBBS participated in the College of Science Org Fair and Acquaintance Party held last June 14, 2013. The booths were themed with Pixar movies, with UP MBBS displaying the movie Up. A miniature cardboard house with colorful balloons was made by the members.

For the organization's presentation, the Other Direction video "Other Thing" was showed and the crowd cheered for the good-looking guys in the video. Other CS orgs also presented their own talents in singing, dancing and acting.

It was a wonderful night!

Maynard Gian Valdez as Up's Russell, with Rae Anne Anonuevo, the head
of the Externals Committee.

Activities: Sem Starter and Committee Wars

The first week of this semester bore witness to the first GENERAL ASSEMBLY and COMMITTEE WARS of the UP MBBS for this academic year, which was held last June 8, 2013. 

Forty out of the 54 members were present during the event. The agenda of the GA was to discuss the general plans for the semester. Each of the organization’s committees presented their plans for the year to the members as well as to evaluate previous events. 

For the afternoon, the committee wars was held. With their game faces on, committee members battled it out with each other to get their hands on the much coveted prize - that is, mentos and other delectable, totally-worth-fighting-for candy bags. The challenges each committee had to face included doctor quack-quack, the counting game, transporting a ball on strings and pvc, and even sitting on each other’s legs for minutes at a time. The Academics Committee emerged victorious and thus received the goods (which they shared with everyone). In the end, the committee wars achieved what it was designed for in the first place: strengthening the bond members.

GO, UP MBBS!

The UP MBBS members wearing their respective committee colors and
posing outside the NIMBB building right after the Committee Wars.

Activities: Make the Bata Bibo

The night was awesome! With all the freshmen showcasing their talents and skills, it was truly a night of fun. The judges for the talent showdown were Sir Alvin Bello, Ma'am Andoi Salvador, Ma'am Francine Emralino, and Ms. Ada Agupitan. 

Thirty-seven freshies who attended the Make the Bata Bibo, shot before the event.
Panoramic Photo care of Brandon Sy

The winning group was the one who sang Lady Gaga's song, "Bad Romance." Games were also played before and after the talent show. 

MBB Bibo Batch 2017
Photo care of Stella Polido

The happy and satisfied UP MBBS members
Photo care of Stella Polido

UP MBBS really had a great time with all the Bibo Batch 2017 kids! Thank you, freshies!

Activities: NIMBB Freshmen Orientation Program

A shot of MBB Batch 2017 with Dr. Saloma and Dr. Garcia, outside the NIMBB building

Today, we got to meet the new members of the NIMBB family-- MBB Batch 2017! Fifty-two students lined up for the freshmen orientation registration. Each was handed with lunch and materials that will guide them throughout their stay in the university.

Some MBBS members who can't wait to meet the freshmen

To start the orientation, Dr. Saloma, the institute director, gave the freshmen a brief introduction on the history behind the institute and on the members of the faculty, laboratory instructors, research assistants and administrative staff. She also relayed the goal, “To nurture the best mind”, in behalf of the faculty and staff.

Discourse on the BS MBB curriculum was done by Dr. Denise Bascos, the deputy director of the institute. Guidelines on passing a pre-requisite subject, grade requirements for achieving Latin honors as well as college scholar and university scholar, blocks, and the maintaining grade were also stated.

What is more to the NIMBB life? Laboratories and infrastructures. Ma’am Karen Rosal presented the different laboratories homed by the institute, maintenance upon utilization of such, and the rules and regulations inside the building. To top it off, the students were toured around the building.

Get-to-know activities and interactive games manifesting the theme (Adventure Time) prepared by the members of the MBB Society for the freshmen ended the day. The event was truly a blast! See you around the building, freshies! 

MBB Batch 2017 with UP MBBS members :) 

Pictures care of Brandon Sy

-Stella Polido

New Home for UP MBBS

The NIMBB family transferred from Albert Hall to the new NIMBB building located in the National Science Complex, College of Science last October 2012. The inauguration was held last December 10, 2012.

Home sweet home, UP MBBS!

(c) NIMBB website

Photos by Brandon Sy