Manila Science High School (colloquially MaSci) is the Pilot Science High School in the Philippines. It is located in Taft Avenue corner Padre Faura Street in Ermita, Manila, and was established on October 1, 1963.
[edit] History
Former President of the Philippines Ramon Magsaysay was the first to envision a Science high school in the Philippines in his 1956 State of the Nation address, where he underscored “the great need of stepping up the development of fundamental and applied research in science and technology which has long been neglected.”
Taking action, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act 1606 creating the National Science Development Board to work with the Science Foundation of the Philippines in advancing scientific and technological research. This was closely followed by Republic Act 2067, known as the Science Act of 1958 which proposed to integrate, coordinate, and intensify scientific and technological research and development to foster invention.
In conjunction, the Department of Education implemented Republic Act 1606 by issuing Department Orders 1 and 5, series of 1958, for the launching of Science Talent Research.
November 25, 1959 marked the evolution of the first pilot science high school in Manila. Comprising 32 students screened through a competitive examination, this nucleus of a science high school had its beginnings in a single-storey building in Intramuros.
On October 1, 1963, the Manila Science High School was born by virtue of Municipal Resolution 426 signed by Mayor Antonio J. Villegas. Credit for the school's early success goes to the Manila Science High School Principal Augusto Alzona – the "Father of Manila Science High School". Modeled after the Bronx High School of Science in New York, the special science curriculum is designed to meet the needs of scholars gifted in science and mathematics. However, opportunities, training, and experiences in varied fields are also available.
After five years in Intramuros, the Manila Science High School moved to its present site in 1966 with its first principal, Mr. Honesto Valdez (1963-1977). By 1977, Phase I of the Main Building was completed while the construction of Phase II was ongoing.
In September 1977, Mrs. Evelina P. Barotilla (1977-1988), the second principal, saw the completion of the Manila Science High School Complex and the renovation of the Bordner Building. The Home Economics Building was built in 1980. The whole construction project was financed by the Special Education Fund under the chairmanship of Dr. Josefina Navarro, Superintendent of City Schools, Manila.
The construction of the Php 7.5 million Technology Creativity Laboratory began in 1998 during the administration of Mrs. Daisy H. Banta, (1988-2000), third principal. The project was made possible by the Special Education Fund through the joint efforts of Mayors Gemiliano Lopez and Alfredo Lim, together with DECS-Manila Superintendent, Dr. Erlinda G. Lolarga.
The new millennium ushered in the arrival of Mrs. Susan A. Yano, fourth principal, the completion of the Antonio Maceda Building and the revival of the Manila Science High School Alumni Association. Mrs. Susan A. Yano opted for an early retirement. Ms. Edna P. Parcon, Math Department Head III, was then assigned Officer-in-Charge from July 18, 2002 to January 13, 2003, together with Ms. Betty de la Cruz, Science Supervisor, assigned Supervisor-in-Charge from October 13, 2002 to January 13, 2003.[1] Mrs. Rosita C. Herson became the principal in 2003 until 2006. The Manila Science High School was under the leadership of Mrs. Salud S Sabado from 2006 until November 15 2008.[2]
Manila Science is currently under the leadership of principal, Mrs. Flora Valdez.
[edit] Sections
| Year I | Year II | Year III | Year IV |
| Archimedes | Dalton | Berzelius | Copernicus |
| Armstrong | Edison | Burbank | Einstein |
| Compton | Kepler | Calvin | Faraday |
| Curie | Marconi | Darwin | (Franklin) |
| Descartes | Millikan | Hertz | Lawrence |
| Euclid | Pauling | Linnaeus | Moseley |
| Fermi | Rutherford | Mendel | (Newton) |
| Galileo | Thales | (Priestley) | Roentgen |
| Lavoisier | Urey | (Ptolemy) | (Townes) |
| Pasteur | (Watson) | | (Thomson) |
Note: Sections contained in parentheses are absent as of SY 2009 - 2010.
[edit] Curriculum
| Subject | Year I | Year II | Year III | Year IV |
| Science | General Science | Biology | Basic Chemistry | Introductory College Physics |
| Mathematics | Elementary Algebra | Geometry | Advanced Algebra | Analytic Geometry & Introductory Calculus |
| English | Grammar and Philippine Literature | Grammar and Afro- Asian Literature | Grammar and American Literature | Grammar and World Literature |
| Filipino | Pag-unawa/Balarila/Ibong Adarna | Balarila/Pang-unawa/Florante At Laura | Panitikang Pilipino/Noli Me Tangere | Panitikang Asyano/El Filibusterismo |
| Social studies | Philippine History and Government | Asian History | World History | Economics |
| MAPEH | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health I | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health II | Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health III | Music, Physical Education, Health & Citizenship Advancement Training |
| Technology and Home Economics/Livelihood Education | Drafting and Livelihood Education OR Home Econimics | Drafting and Livelihood Education OR Home Economics OR Entrepeneurship | Culinary Arts OR Related Crafts OR Metalworks and Drafting OR Journalism | Culinary Arts OR Electronics OR Journalism |
| Computer Science | Basic Computer Literacy/Windows | HTML & Frontpage | Basic C++ | C++ & Java |
| Values Education | Edukasyong Pagpapahalaga I | Edukasyong Pagpapahalaga II | | |
| Mandatory Electives | Earth Science | Theoretic Research | Biotechnology and Research | Advanced Chemistry and Research |
| (Nihonggo) | Physical Sciences (Chemistry & Physics) | Physics | Introduction to French Language |
| Speech and Theater Arts | Reading and Writing for Enrichment | Technical Writing | Humanities |
| Consumer Math | Intermediate Algebra | Trigonometry | Finite Mathematics |
- in parentheses means the subject is absent in school year 2009-2010
[edit] Location
The school is accessible by public transportation through the Manila Light Rail Transit System (LRT), where the school is close to the United Nations Avenue Station, just a few meters away from the school campus. It is located in front of the Supreme Court and near Robinsons Place Manila and the National Bureau of Investigation.
Although the curriculum is more grounded in the sciences than other high schools in Manila, the school offers a wide variety of activities. The Supreme Student Government was revived in 2003 [3] to help foster the leadership skills of students. Knights of Science is a student organization that has eight subdivisions: Astronomy Club, Yes-O Club, Survivors Club, Atomos (Chemistry Club), SRS (Research Club), PION (Physics Infusion Overload Network), Techno Club and The Robotics Club. All mentioned are under the Science department.
Other organizations are the English club, the Math Club (and its sub-organization the Computer Society, or ComSoc), the UNESCO club under the Social Studies department, the Filipino club (also known as the "Gabay ng Wika"), the Nihon-Hankuk Club, and Electricity and Electronics Society (EES) under the Practical Arts. There are also activity-centered student organizations like the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and the Manila Science High School Chorale. The school is active in organizations such as Citizen's Drug Watch Foundation, YMCA and YWCA club.
The school has two periodicals namely The Nucleus in English language and Ang Ubod in Filipino language. The Journalism Club, specifically fourth year members, take charge in publishing the papers.
[edit] Department Heads
| Department Head | Department |
| Ms. Victoria Santos | English Department |
| Mrs. Precilinda P. Arellano | Technology Education Department |
| Mrs. Julieta U. Fajardo | Social Studies Department |
| Mr. Wilfredo B. Romano, Jr. | Science Department |
| Ms. Edna P. Parcon | Mathematics Department |
| Ms. Angelita Quintal (OIC) | Home Economics Department |
| Mrs. Josephine Emma Reyes | Filipino Department |
| Mrs. Jocelyn Carlos (OIC) | Mapeh Department |
[edit] Faculty
- Science Department
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- Mr. Ronald Arcilla (Physics III)
- Mr. Ferdinand Bautista (Physics IV)
- Mrs. Preciosa Bautista (General Science I, Theoretic Research II)
- Mrs. Patty Canyong (Earth Science I)
- Mrs. Mary Ann Certeza (Chemistry III)
- Mr. Jonathan Derez (Advenced Chemistry and Research IV, Theoretic Research II)
- Mr. Eduardo Divina (Advanced Biology and Research III)
- Mrs. Corazon Felicerta (General Science I)
- Mrs. Marites Francisco (Advanced Chemistry, Research IV and Theoretical Research)
- Mrs. Ginarose Habal (Earth Science I, Theoretic Research II)
- Ms. Rea Katipunan (Physics IV)
- Mrs. Lourdes Montenegro (Biology II)
- Ms. Sarah Ocampo (Theoretical Research II, Physics III)
- Mrs. Editha de Paula (Chemistry III)
- Mrs. Leticia Pinar (General Science I)
- Mrs. Mary Grace Villanueva (Biology II)
- Mathematics Department
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- Mr. Romer Abella (Consumer Math I, Computer Science III)
- Mrs. Alma Angeles (Geometry and Intermediate Algebra II)
- Mrs. Marissa Aniban (Computer Science IV/ Analytic Geometry and Calculus IV)
- Ms. Lanilyn Calamiong (Intermediate Algebra II, Advanced Algebra III)
- Mr. Noli Casbadillo (Computer Science II)
- Mrs. Zenaida Diaz (Analytic Geometry and Calculus IV)
- Mrs. Frelie Faylogna (Intermediate Algebra II, Computer Science III)
- Mrs. Regielyn Fama (Trigonometry III)
- Ms. Maybelle Gallardo (Trigonometry III, Finite Mathematics IV)
- Mrs. Edita Jarabese (Elementary Algebra I)
- Mrs. Catalina Manalo (Advanced Algebra III)
- Mrs. Anancita Pollo (Geometry and Intermediate Algebra II)
- Mr. Reynaldo Rafols Jr. (Intermediate Algebra II)
- Mrs. Rowena Reyes (Elementary Algebra I)
- Mrs. Ma. Dulce Villafuerte (Consumer Math I, Intermediate Algebra II)
- English Department
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- Mrs. Gloria Abadilla (English II)
- Mrs. Lualhati Alcayde (English I)
- Mr. Jay Apejas (Speech and Theater Arts I, Technical Writing III)
- Ms. Vanessa Basco (Journalism III and IV, Technical Writing III)
- Ms. Cecilia Correa (English II and IV)
- Mrs. Azucena Erencio (English IV)
- Mrs. Placida Lucena (English III, French IV)
- Mrs. Ella Pineda (Speech and Theater Arts I, French IV)
- Mrs. Carmelita Reyes (English III & IV)
- Ms. Leversia Rivera (Speach and Theater Arts I, English II)
- Mrs. Zumbeline Soriano (Speech and Theater Arts I, English III)
- Mr. Ronald Allan Yu (English I)
- Filipino Departemnt
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- Ms. Susan Arroyo (Filipino II)
- Ms. Virginia Bigaw (Filipino II)
- Mrs. Mirasol Gozo (Filipino IV)
- Mrs. Evangeline de Leon (Filipino I & III)
- Ms. Kristine Macaranas (Filipino I)
- Mrs. Nicetas Vidal (Filipino III)
- Social Studies Department
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- Mrs. Gina Amarillo (Philippine History I)
- Ms. Ruth Dayrit (Asian History II)
- Ms. Nelda Lazaro (World History III)
- Ms. Purificacion Jacob (Economics IV and Asian History II)
- TLE/HE Department
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- Mrs. Estela Bautista (Home Economics I)
- Mr. Jobel Bonifacio (Drafting I & IV)
- Mr. Augusto Bulaclac (Computer Science I)
- Mrs. Cynthia Lynne Cauzon (Home Economics III)
- Mrs. Eden Enoch (Values Education I & II)
- Mrs. Edna Lee (Drafting I)
- Mrs. Annaliza Galura (Home Economics I & II)
- Mr. Arsenio Pagulayan (Metalworks III)
- Mrs. Angelita Quintal (Home Economics IV)
- Mrs. Cristina Rico (Home Economics I & II)
- Mrs. Chatty Tantoy (Computer Science I, Entrepreneurship II)
- MAPEH Department
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- Mr. Alfie Abella (MPEH/CAT IV)
- Mrs. Ma. Agie Amar (MAPEH I & II)
- Mrs. Charina Maila Avellaneda (MAPEH I & II)
- Mrs. Jocelyn Carlos (MPEH/CAT IV)
- Mrs. Virginia Lava (MAPEH I)
- Mrs. Normita Okafor (MAPEH III)
- Mrs. Cecilia Palisoc (MAPEH II)
- Ms. Marissa San Jose (MAPEH III, MPEH/CAT IV)
[edit] Notable alumni
- Louie Mar Gangcuangco (Class 2003 First Honorable Mention, Best in English & Best in Filipino), author of the National Best-Selling Novel, Orosa-Nakpil, Malate and currently studying INTARMED in University of the Philippines, Manila
- Mary Kriselle Margaret Icamina (Class 1998), Professor, DOST Research Awardee
- Marizel Sarangelo also known as Tuesday Vargas (Class 1997), a TV comedienne and recording artist.
- Analisa Balares (Class 1992), Founder and CEO, WomensphereTM; Global Marketing Manager for Microsoft's blogging/social networking service.[4][5]
- Tala de los Santos (Class 1991), doctor, medical researcher in Stanford University.
- Ponciano G. Tugonon, Jr. (Class 1988), Awardee, President Ramon Magsaysay Outstanding Filipino Worker Award (Employed Category, NCR, 2001.[6]
- Nathaniel Jordan Calvo (Class 1988), the first Filipino pilot to receive a license to fly the Airbus A380.[7][8][9][10][11]
- Beethoven Bunagan a.k.a. Michael V. (Class 1986), comedian, recording artist and TV show host of GMA Network.
- Alvin Patrimonio (Class 1983),four-time Most Valuable Player of the Philippine Basketball Association.
- Von Glenn Hernandez (Class 1983), environmental activist[12]; 2003 Goldman Environmental Prize recipient representing Asia.
- Rigoberto C. Advincula (Class 1983), head of the Advincula Research Group, University of Houston; 2003 Arthur Doolittle Award recipient.
- Randy Sacdalan (Class 1982), sports commentator and dean of student affairs of Lyceum of the Philippines[13].
- Cristeta Pasia Comerford (Class 1979), culinary artist and chief cook for the White House. The first woman appointed in the position and first Filipino descent.
- Marissa Toledo-Peterson (Class 1978 Valedictorian), Vice-president of Sun Microsystems[14].
- Arnold Guloy (Class 1977), chemistry professor and materials chemist[15].
- Jose A. Magpantay (Class 1968), professor in physics at the University of the Philippines-National Institute of Physics and a world-class physicist[16]
- Gemiliano F. Abito (Class 1963), professor in physics at the University of the Philippines
[edit] References
- ^ MSHS yearbook, SY 2005-2006
- ^ The Nucleus, year XLIII, Volume 1, January 2007
- ^ Nucleus, Volume XL
- ^ http://www.womensphere.com/team/founder.html CEO, Founder & Executive Producer, WOMENSPHERE
- ^ http://www.uwc.org/gp_abalares United World Colleges
- ^ http://www.titoboboy.com/New%20Folder/Chapter3.pdf
- ^ http://www.balitapinoy.net/link.asp?smenu=373&sdetail=18338&wpage=1
- ^ http://www.manilamaildc.net/2008/11/26/1st-pinoy-pilot-of-super-jumbo-jet
- ^ http://goodnewspilipinas.com/?p=3877
- ^ http://www.gmanews.tv/story/142526/Pinoy-pilot-flies-Airbus-A380-worlds-biggest-jet
- ^ http://markcupitt.blogspot.com/2009/01/filipino-flies-worlds-biggest-jet.html
- ^ http://www.up.edu.ph/oar/conline/conline-news.htm
- ^ Manila Standard: The Future is Ours
- ^ One-on-one with Marissa Peterson, VP, Sun Microsystems - San Francisco Business Times:
- ^ Never-before-made material similar to diamonds and ice
- ^ http://prola.aps.org/abstract/PRD/v34/i2/p557_1 Phys. Rev. D 34 (1986): Jose A. Magpantay and Danilo M. Yanga - Stochastic quantization and the Tunneling Problem
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