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1. Filler: Making Fossils
Kids will make their own salt dough, simulate how fossils
are formed, and relate them to fossil fuel use.
2. Water Energy
Kids will learn the basic stages that a mine water treat-
ment system undergoes and gain knowledge on the signifi-
cance of each step.
Kids will find out how a solar tower functions and how it
converts kinetic energy to mechanical energy.
3. Power of a Windmill
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1. Strictly follow the itinerary.
2. Prioritize the safety of the participants at all times.
3. Conduct a headcount of the participants before and after leaving
a site.
4. Apply the buddy system to your subcamp.
5. Observe proper time arrival and departure on the sites.
6. Organize your subcamp upon arrival to a field trip site.
7. Observe proper waste disposal.
8. Participants are not allowed to buy food or drinks from outside
vendors.
9. Practice ice breakers and pledge night songs/sell PSYSC merchan-
dise/work on pakulo during idle time.
10. Share fun facts, trivia, etc. about Batangas or some sites you see
along the way.
11. Do not lose your field trip handbook.
12. Be alert and attentive.
13. Inform the transportation committee immediately for any con-
cern.
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1. Avoid damages to the resort’s fittings, equipment, or property.
2. Do not litter.
Lipa is a commercial hub and home to di-
verse industries, including coffee, cut- 3. Be responsible of your own valuables. The resort will not be held liable
flower and tourism. The culture of Lipa for any loss.
City can be learned by visiting the Museo
4. Avoid inappropriate behavior, language, or clothing.
de Lipa. This site provides a chance for
locals and tourists to have a historical 5. The swimming pool and all outdoor amenities are off-limits for the
journey back to the past of the city. The whole duration of the event.
museum highlights different items and
6. Refrain from making unnecessary noise and unruly behavior at night so
memorabilias from different historical
as not to disturb other guests of the resort.
generation in Lipa starting from the Span-
ish Era and its achievement on its own 7. Conserve energy by turning off all electrical facilities when leaving your
province. room.
8. Please make sure that your faucets and showers are closed after using.
9. Alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, and drugs are STRICTLY prohibited
within the premises of the resort.
Pinkie’s Farm prides itself with its
single-origin dairy products, mean- 10. Gambling and any other illegal activities are STRICTLY prohibited.
ing that the milk they use for their
products like butter, cheese, and
yogurt come from one source:
their own grass-fed cows. Their 1. Like the NYSTESC Page (http://www.facebook.com/psysc.nystesc). Also,
dairy is also produced naturally— invite your friends to like it too.
an advocacy that the farm is pro-
moting. 2. Always react, share, and comment (and tag) to the page posts. Remem-
ber: You are being monitored ;)
1. Nobody shall pass between the projector and the projector screen. It is
The MakBan (Makiling-Banahaw) a grave sin to the event.
Geothermal Plant is located at the
border of Laguna and Batangas. It 2. All files needed for the program (AVPs, presentations, etc) must be sub-
started operating in 1979 and is one mitted to any member of the Engineering Committee at least 12-hours
of the first renewable power plants in before it is needed.
the country. Within the plant is the
Cleanergy Center, an educational hub 3. Keep your things away from the Engineering table.
that promotes renewable energy
through audio-visual materials, inter- 4. Only the Engineering Committee members, Program-in-Charge, Tech-
active exhibits, and tours through the nical team, hosts and Documentation team are allowed to be stationed
power plant. at the Engineering table.
5. Special requests for the committee shall be informed to the Engineer-
ing-in-charge before the intended time.
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ENERGY PRODUCTION
Joel Tarongoy
1. A pouch will be provided to every group (committee, facis, etc.) during
He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the Uni- staff meeting. Every group should have their point person.
versity of the Philippines Diliman, where he graduated as cum laude,
and a Master in Development Economics from the same university. He 2. Inside the pouch is a form where the group will input their supplies re-
is an experienced Refinery Business, Economics, & Supply Chain Opti-
quests.
mization manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil &
energy industry in the Philippines and Singapore, in local and regional 3. Along with the form, put the money inside the pouch.
roles. He is currently a Business Manager (Manufacturing) in Shell
Tabangao Refinery. He was a President of PSYSC from 1999 to 2001. 4. All the pouches will be collected from the point person during breakfast
ENERGY CONVERSION time.
Cris Vincent Alidon
5. The requested items and change will be distributed during the next
He graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a
degree in Bachelor of Science in Physics. He obtained a Master of Sci- staff meeting.
ence in Energy Engineering (Renewable Energy) from the same univer-
sity and a Master Class on Power Purchase Agreement Structuring,
6. Kindly text your request to Daryl for validation.
Power and Energy from Infocus International in Singapore. He is cur- Note:
rently a Project Development Manager at Solenergy Systems, Inc.
A. Please provide sufficient or excess money for your supplies request.
ENERGY UTILIZATION
Roland Emerson H. Araza, REE B. The supplies head won’t shoulder expenses for the supplies requests.
He graduated as cum laude at the Far Eastern University with a C. Requests sent through text message won’t be accommodated.
bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Major in Power Systems.
He is currently taking up BS in Computer Science in the Open D. There is no assurance that your requests will be purchased. Factors
Source Society University. He is a Staff Engineer at MERALCO, un- may include availability and time.
der Network Energy Use Management–Operations Services Man-
agement, Network Asset Management. He is also a faculty at FEU E. Committee requests are of higher priority than personal requests.
Institute of Technology, under Electrical and Electronics Engineer-
ing Department.
INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Jarev Divinagracia, REE
He acquired a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering as
cum laude at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is currently work-
ing as a Distribution Engineer under the System Analysis Team of MERAL-
CO. Research.
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And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
It is better to light just one little candle
Than to stumble in the dark. No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected, what you did to my heart COSPLAY
Better far that you light just one little candle,
When I lost hope Diane Marie Sabandeja
All you need is a tiny spark.
If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be You were there to remind me
She graduated from the University of San Carlos with a degree in Bache-
free, This is the start
lor of Science in Business Administration- Marketing Management. She is
A wonderful dawn of a new day we'd see... And life is a road that I wanna keep going also presently affiliated to the Cebuano Youth Ambassador organization
And if everyone lit just one little candle, Love is a river I want to keep flowing
What a bright world this would be. Life is a road, now and forever COSPLAY
When the day is dark and dreary Wonderful journey Miles Semblante
And we know not where to go; I'll be there when the world stops turning
Don't let your heart go weary, She graduated as cum laude from the University of San Carlos with a
I'll be there when the storm is through
Just keep this thought in mind... degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Arts. She is cur-
In the end I wanna be standing at the begin-
It is better to light just one little candle rently a Senior Graphic Aritst at the Ruthermont Outsourcing and Ser-
ning with you
Than to stumble in the dark. vices Corp., a GIGABYTE Aorus Brand Ambassadress in Taiwan and Cebu,
Better far that you light just one little candle, We were strangers and Mira Beauty & Design Beauty Influencer.
All you need is a tiny spark. On a crazy adventure
If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be Never dreaming how our dreams would come SPEECH CHOIR, EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH CONTEST
free, true Daryl Zamora
A wonderful dawn of a new day we'd see... Now here we stand, unafraid of the future
And if everyone lit just one little candle, At the beginning with you He obtained a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at the University
What a bright world this would be. of the Philippines Diliman, where he graduated as cum laude, and MA in
(Repeat Chorus) Communication (Communication Research) from the same university. He
is currently an Assistant Manager (Corporate Communications Officer)
Knew there were somebody somewhere at the Bounty Agro Ventures Inc. In his spare time, he attends Toastmas-
Like me alone in the dark ters International meetings, hosts events, or blogs about communica-
Now I know my dream will live on
We share the days of laughter tion, culture, and productivity.
I've been waiting so long
We share the nights of sorrow
Nothing's gonna tear us apart SPEECH CHOIR, EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH CONTEST
And in the morning after
We face the bright tomorrow Marti Rodriguez
(Repeat Chorus 2x)
Side by side we'll always stand He graduated from the University of the Philippines Manila with a Bach-
Spirits flying high elor’s degree in Organizational Communication. He obtained his Mas-
Long as I can hold your hand Sa BASIC unang nagsimula, ter’s degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric at UP Diliman. He is
We'll never say goodbye. Hanggang sa NSCM ay namangha. currently an instructor in communication and speech-related courses in
We walk the halls of learning Sa PSO mga kaibigan ang kasama. the University of the Philippines.
And serve a proud tradition Natuto, nagsaya, nakilala kita.
The flame of truth is burning SPEECH CHOIR, EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH CONTEST
Laking PSYSC, talino’y inaalay para sa Kenneth Rey Recio
To clarify our vision kabataan.
Look at how the future gleams Laking PSYSC, masaya kami at palakaibigan. He graduated as cum laude from the University of the Philippines Los
Gold against the sky! Laking PSYSC, kasama ang hiwaga ng agham. Baños with a degree in BA Communication Arts Major in Speech Commu-
Long as I can share your dreams Sa PSYSC, nakilala kita. nication. He is currently taking up MA Communication in the University
We'll never say goodbye of the Philippines Diliman.
CSIW, hinahanap-hanap kita.
There's little to be sure of Sa CAMP, sana ay makita ka.
But we will last forever Sa labas ng silid aralan, may bagong nal-
For now we know the pure love alaman.
We feel when we're together Talino sa agham ay nadaragdagan.
Then if someday we should part
We will not say die Laking PSYSC, talino’y inaalay para sa
Long as you are in my heart kabataan.
We'll never say goodbye Laking PSYSC, masaya kami at palakaibigan. 1. Like "The PSYSC Online Shop" on Facebook and invite the participants
Laking PSYSC, kasama ang hiwaga ng agham. to like the page as well.
Sa PSYSC, ay sumama ka na.
We were strangers
2. React to the merchandise collection pubmat as soon as it is posted and
Starting out on a journey share it on your timeline
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
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11. SOP during pledge night.
11.1. Wear all white.
The Event Storyline
11.2. Help in crowd control.
What a vibrant and glorious day here in the Metro Sky! We are all sincerely 12. SOP during closing ceremony.
grateful for joining us today in the most awaited celebration of the century.
Are you all powered up for the next four days? Well, you should be because in 12.1. Listen to the speakers and be attentive.
the Metro Sky, you will surely have a good time! 12.2. When you get an award, move fast.
th
But of course, we will not be here, celebrating the 100 year mark of our be- 12.3. During FACI MOMENT, be serious.
loved city, if not because of those people who pioneered it a long time ago.
12.4. Do no bid your goodbyes during the program, do it after!
And so, let us give our due gratitude to them by reminiscing the rich history of
the city built high above the clouds. 13. Attend the staff meeting every night.
The Metro Sky may be radiating a cheerful and positive vibe these days, but its 14. Call each other “Ate” or “Kuya”.
past conceals the exact opposite. About a century ago, there was a nation 15. Keep the cleanliness in your quarters.
known for its ability to produce and supply massive amounts of energy – the
16. Act appropriately.
land of Ergonia. Its Energy Production Zones (EPZs) were fully operating day
and night to power up the entire land. Ergonia’s secret for their reputation lay 17. Enjoy the experience!
deep underground, measuring thousands of meters below the surface where
an enormous expanse of fossil fuel reserves was situated. This is where they
LLAMA SONG
extracted coal, petroleum, and natural gas to sustain the power needs across BIM BAM NIPS SONG
the nation. Bim Bam You want to see what happens in a bag Happy llama
Bim bam bim bam of Nips? Sad llama
billy billy bam What goes on before they touch my Totally cool llama
To closely monitor and supervise the growing operations of all EPZs through- billy bam billy billy bam lips? Super llama
Drama llama
out Ergonia, the Prime Council ordered the formation of an overseeing body – bim bam They make a rainbow! Chocolate Nips!
Big fat momma llama
(repeat) A choco rainbow! Chocolate Nips!
the Energy Regulatory Guild (ERG). Also called as the Guilders, this organiza- And they color all the flowers, and they Baby llama
Biiiiiiim bam paint the trees! Crazy llama
tion is composed of the best and the brightest minds in all of Ergonia. They billy billy bam Sweet and delicious, look at all those Don’t forget Barrac O-llama
Fish, fish, more fish
are scientists and engineers who devoted their whole life researching about billy bam billy billy bam bees!
Oh when I want fun, I get a bag of Nips Turtle, ugh!
bim bam
fossil fuels and other potential sources of energy that the nation can harness (repeat) and make a rainbow! *Nips, Nips!* Unicorn!
Peacock!
and utilize in the near future. All the products of their research are collectively BOOM SNAP CLAP GO CHOKI PA
AROOSTASHA
known as the Energy Systems. It contains a number of promising alternatives Boom, snap, clap Go choki pa
such as nuclear, solar, geothermal, hydropower, windpower, and biomass. B-boom, snap, clap, snap Go choki pa Aroostasha Aroostasha
Aroostasasha (2x)
Boom, snap, clap Go go choki choki
B-boom, snap, shh Go choki pa
The ERG back then was under the leadership of a man that no one in Ergonia Thumbs up
Wrists together
and Metro Sky will ever forget – Dr. Calyxen. What made him earn his reputa- BOOM CHIKA BOOM LUM SUM SUM
Elbows in
tion is his remarkable invention known as the Synergon. This huge device is I said a boom chika boom Ah lum sum sum Knees together
Toes together
(I said a boom chika boom) Ah lum sum sum
like a battery on steroids, capable of storing enormous amounts of energy I said a boom chika boom Ah guli guli guli guli Bottoms up
that can power up an entire city for approximately a lifetime. (I said a boom chika boom) Lum sum sum
I said a boom chaka raka chaka (*) Aroostasha Aroostasha
raka chika boom .rrrrrerdrrrrrrer r Aroostasasha (2x)
It was a normal day for the citizens of Ergonia. They were going on with their (I said a boom chaka raka chaka Hey ya!
DONE THIS, DONE THAT
raka chika boom) Hey ya!
daily routines when suddenly, without any warning, the land started shaking ________ Style! Ah guli guli guli guli
Done done, this this
violently. The grounds cracked wide open, completely devastating the facili- (repeat) Lum sum sum
(Repeat) Done done, that that
ties of all EPZs. The underground fossil fuel reserves collapsed and were total- DAM, DILLY, DOO Done this, Done that
Done done, this that
DUM DUM
ly blocked. The citizens of Ergonia watched helplessly as their homes and all Dam, dilly, doo Dum dum da-dum
Doo, dilly, dam Da-dum dum da-dum [NEW]
other infrastructures of Ergonia crumbled to dust before their very eyes. In Dam, dilly, dilly, dam Da-dum dum dada da-dum Funga Alafia
just a matter of minutes, the extent of damage caused by the so-called Great Doo, dilly, dam (repeat)
Funga, Alafia
Quake was unimaginable. Ashe Ashe (Repeat 2x)
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Fortunately, the Guilders somehow survived the apocalyptic mega earth-
quake. The land of Ergonia was gone, so was their hope of making it better.
1. Work with the right attitude.
But after all these, Dr. Calyxen remained hopeful. As they went outside to
survey the land, the Guilders found out that the conditions of Ergonia are no
2. Do not rest when it is not the time to rest. longer conducive for living, but there was one big portion of land that was
3. Eat when it’s time to eat. barely affected by the Great Quake. At that moment, Dr. Calyxen knew how
he will save Ergonia.
4. Observe sleeping time and wake-up call.
He divided the Guilders and the other survivors into three teams. One will
5. Always look presentable.
work on the preparation of Synergon with him, the other one will fabricate
6. Do not answer questions if you don’t know the answer, if you are no sure, and if power thrusters, and the last one will excavate the perimeters of that land
you are not allowed to. portion. Finally getting what Dr. Calyxen was planning to do, the Guilders
7. Meet your kids with a bang! thought that it was an insane idea. But they can no longer think of a better
solution to continue living and isolate themselves from the unfavorable con-
8. SOP during sessions/programs/workshops.
ditions of the environment, and so they proceeded with his plan.
8.1. Do not sleep.
The teams were finally done with their respective tasks and were ready for
Do not leave your subcamp. assembly. The survivors gathered everything they can salvage from the after-
8.3. Listen to the speakers. math of the earthquake and brought it to the land. The Guilders, on the other
hand, fixed the power thrusters underneath the land and connected them to
8.4. Do not flock together. the Synergon. After all things were set for the lift off, Dr. Calyxen spoke to his
8.5. Be responsible to your surroundings. fellow Ergonians, “Today marks the day of a new beginning. We will rebuild
Ergonia above the clouds, and we shall call this city the Metro Sky.” He pow-
8.6. Act fast, think fast.
ered up the Synergon, activated the power thrusters, and they slowly ascend-
8.7. Do not create your own instruction. ed into the sky.
8.8. Do not teach your kids the answer or the correct process in work shops/ On its 100th year, the Metro Sky became more powerful than ever. Get ready
contests. as we power up for an unforgettable adventure that is definitely one for the
8.9. Keep all materials given. books! Together, let us explore the wonders of Energy Systems and unveil the
secrets of… SYNERGON.
8.10. Observe the time.
9. SOP during Socials Night/Entertainment Night.
9.1. Encourage your kids to participate. The Event Lexicon
9.2. Do not contradict the staff in front of many people.
9.3. Perform with confidence. VIELO /vi-ye-low/ NEXXIA /nek-si-ya/
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1. Show proper respect to everyone and behave as what our dear campers
and teachers expect of us. Remember to address every staff member as
Administrative Advisors Ergonia /er-go-nya/ “ate” or “kuya”.
PSYSC Board of Trustees Fossil fuel-dependent nation 2. Avoid arguing with anybody, especially teachers. Learn to modulate
your voice when talking. Connect with your inner self and know when to
Energy Production Zones (EPZs or calm down.
Prime Council Zones)
3. Be a living, breathing example of the idealized ECAT. Do not swear or
PSYSC National Executive Council Regions of energy processing and pro- say BAD words especially in front of the teachers and the kids. If you
duction in Ergonia have any not-so-commendable habits (i.e. picking your nose etc.), please
try to hide these.
Commissioners Metro Sky 4. Do not engage in any form of monkey business. Falling in love during
(Energy Crisis Commission) Hovering city pioneered by the Guil- the camp is not encouraged. Suppress the urge to pursue any romantic
NYSTESC 2019 Core Committee ders relationship until the camp is over.
5. Make extra effort to look neat, clean and presentable at all times. Be
Energy Regulatory Guild (ERG or conscious of personal hygiene.
Subordinates Guilders) 6. Never belittle or discredit a co-staffer in front of anybody. If you have
(Energy Crisis Commission) Guest Speakers and Judges any issues, settle it in a civilized manner away from prying eyes and gos-
sipy ears.
NYSTESC 2019 Staff Organization of scientists and engi-
neers led by Dr. Calyxen 7. Always smile and be congenial to everybody even when your heart is
aching, your stomach is rumbling and your limbs are sore. You just
might be discovered for that close-up smile.
Quest Attendants Energy Systems
8. Accomplish your tasks in a disciplined manner and show that needed
Collective name for all the products of grace under pressure. Have the common sense not to panic for trivial
NYSTESC 2019 Facilitators research of the Guilders reasons and do not take important matters into our hands. We have the
NEC and the CAMP Director to deal with that.
Synergon /see-ner-gon/
Hevinns /he-vins/ 9. Keep track of time and be punctual at all times. Strictly follow the mi-
Artificial source of energy invented by nute -to-minute task delegation set by your head.
Student Participants Dr. Calyxen and contained in the Pow-
er Vault 10. Save Mother Earth! Do not liter and loiter.
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