By: Renz Gabriel Garduque No pain, no gain. That timeless adage inspired Shape UP!, the Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) session held by the University of the Philippines Academic League of Chemical Engineering Students (UP ALCHEMES) last October 12, 2017 at Room 301-303 of Melchor Hall, College of Engineering, UP Diliman. Physical fitness and productivity […]

By: Via Reyna   ChEck-In: The Chemical Engineering Department Building Tour & Seminar was launched last September 4, 2017 at the Department of Chemical Engineering with the help of the upperclassmen students of the said department; according to Jared Martinez, Chemical Engineering (ChE) Representative, “[it was] to orient freshmen of what lies ahead of the […]

By Shely Anne Ortiz Last February 4-6, 2016, marked the ninth year of the Chemical Engineering Students Summit Philippines (CHESSPH).  Year after year, it has endeavored to showcase the youth’s role in developing science and technology as future engineers of the nation. With over 300 participants, ChESSPH 2016 was able to realize its vision of […]

By Patricia Bianca C. Bermio Eight days after its 17th anniversary, UP ALCHEMES was recognized as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations in the country. This celebrated award is given to the top ten youth organizations which help their communities through their service projects. Attended by distinguished individuals including Sen. Bam Aquino, PCOO Sec. […]

By Eloisa Janelle Greñas Kuya Rey. Within the organization, Reynaldo Marquez Jr. was known as a real “Kuya” – he kept us bonded and blissful in our everyday encounters in the tambayan. He extends beyond the scope of his duties as the Executive Officer for Internal Affairs in 2013-2014, as he has made unyielding friendships […]

By Marlon Mopon Chemical engineering freshies got a glimpse of what’s ahead of them during the 2014 ChE Building Tour and Department Seminar held August 18. These events highlight the new facilities of the department as well as different things-to-know about chemical engineering which would be of incredible use for the freshies. The ChE Building […]

By Marlon Mopon All good things must come to an end. Good thing CEERS is returning in two years time. UP ALCHEMES’ College Entrance Exam Review Series (CEERS) 2014 reached its conclusion, August 9, marking the end of its 12 year-run. It is expected to return in 2016. Over 200 students from Ramon Magsaysay – […]

By Camilla Mae Libunao In celebration of its Diamond year, the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, 27 local and 2 international participating schools attended the ASEAN Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Education Summit (AUChEEDS 2014) held in Manila, Philippines last July 16-19, 2014 with the theme: “Educating the New Generation of ASEAN Chemical Engineers”. To benchmark the […]

By Jethro Pascasio Once again, six Alchemists were recognized during the College of Engineering Recognition Rites last April 28, 2014 for receiving various awards. They are Alexander John Cruz, the sole summa cum laude for BS Chemical Engineering (BS ChE), for receiving the Professor Teodorico Festin Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering; Alex and his […]