RC Makati, Interact Club’s SciQuest 2023 inspires science excellence

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The exciting science quiz bee was aimed at igniting students’ passion for science while enhancing their critical thinking skills.

RC Makati, Interact Club’s SciQuest 2023 inspires science excellence — PHOTOgraph courtesy of RCM CCC RC Manila Community Corps Committee volunteers traveled to Sitio Sta. Maria, Zambales last 16 December bringing with them provisions, cheers, and joy for children and other residents of the Aeta community in the area. RCM CCC chair Rami Chahwan who couldn't be there as he was in a similar activity in a likewise underprivileged community in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila said this was a follow-up of an initiative initiated in the previous year by RC Manila immediate past president Hermie Esguerra and fully endorsed by current RC Manila president Rafael Alunan III.

The Rotary Club of Makati once again demonstrated its commitment to education and youth development by partnering with the Interact Club of General Pio del Pilar National High School to organize SciQuest 2023 last 1 December.

The exciting science quiz bee was aimed at igniting students' passion for science while enhancing their critical thinking skills.

The event was graced by esteemed members of RC Makati, including president Senen "Bing" Matoto, past president Louie Aseoche, Directors Julian Lim and Brian Liu, Philip Soliven and Boy Arteche.

President Bing Matoto shared inspiring insights on the importance of discipline and taking the first step towards progress. He also discussed potential future projects, such as career guidance and summer job opportunities for students.

For his part, Director Julian Lim emphasized the role of events like SciQuest in nurturing a love for learning and inquiry.

PHOTOgraph courtesy of Richard Manilag for RC MakatiGeneral Pio del Pilar National High School students belonging to Group 5 (front) who won First Place in the SciQuest 2023 science quiz bee organized by the Rotary Club of Makati and the school's Interact Club last 1 December. Standing at the back are (from left) Teachers Shaina Mae Alingod, Rhiza Perez, Josephine Reyes and Tomasa D. Maggay with RC Makati directors Julian Lim and Brian Liu; past president Louie Aseoche and RC Makati president Senen 'Bing' Matoto.

A total of 40 students from Grades 7 to 10 of General Pio del Pilar National High School showcased their scientific knowledge and skills in three challenging rounds — easy, average and difficult. The questions covered a wide range of scientific topics, putting the students' knowledge and analytical abilities to the test.

After an intense competition, Group 2 secured the third spot, earning P3,000 worth of gift certificates. Group 1 claimed the second position, winning P4,000 worth of GCs. Group 5 emerged victorious as First Place winner and receiving P6,000 worth of gift certificates along with coveted gold medals.

RC Makati generously sponsored the gift certificates, medals, and meals for all participants, reaffirming its dedication to supporting educational initiatives and nurturing young talent in the community.

The Interact Club of General Pio del Pilar National High School, revitalized in September of the previous year under the leadership of Immediate past president Michael Escaler, has flourished under the guidance of Director Julian Lim and the mentorship of Tony Lopez.

SciQuest marks the second successful project supported by RC Makati for the Interact Club since its revival, demonstrating the enduring partnership between the two organizations in promoting education and youth development.