Yesterday, February 10, 2010, marks the 20th anniversary of the Philippine Science Centrum. I am glad to have been invited to join the said event. Good thing the venue is just a jeepney ride away from our place. The Philippine Science Centrum is housed at the ECom Building beside the Riverbanks Mall in Marikina.

Science Centrum @ 20

The Friendly Staff who greeted us

I arrived at the venue at around 430pm, good thing the program hasn’t started. I was welcomed by their friendly staff. I later on asked them to pose for a picture, they were hesitant at first, but they were kind enough to oblige. We waited for a couple more minutes, while some of the people were touring the facility. So while waiting, I took pictures here and there.

The stage and the empty chairs

This is where you can get keepsakes

RPG as a paleantologist - tried it but wasn't able to finish

Dr. Ceferino Follosco delivering the Opening Remarks

After the prayer and the national anthem, the host called on Dr. Ceferino L. Follosco, an elderly man who gave a talk on the history of Science Centrum. I enjoyed his speech since he loved to tell funny anecdotes here and there. I probably would have enjoyed it more had I clearly heard him. Right before he ended his speech, I saw a fellow blogger who was also with me during the Century Tuna Cooking Challenge, – Alex. It’s nice to see a familiar face, made me feel a lot more comfortable. Together with Alex, are the other bloggers who, like him, had the chance to attend the earlier event. I was supposed to join them but had a nasty stomach ache that morning so I bailed out.

After hearing from a few more speakers, we were finally given the chance to tour the facility. And that is where the real fun began. I felt like a little kid once more, trying to explore this large facility filled with amazing wonders of the world of science. Here are tons of pictures that I took.

Where's the rest of her body?

Following Faces

Kaleidoscope world

Hyperbolic Slot

The actual hyperbolic slot

Alex trying out the bubbles

The Bubble Capsule that failed us

Alex in the Bubble Capsule

Coin Reflector

The Actual Coin Reflector

We were unable to move the mirror, guess it was stuck. The number of coins you see is supposed to increase as you move the mirror closer to each other.

Meter Simulator

Lalah refusing to give up on that thing

Ryan of Wentot.com watches as the other guy mimics him

A kid enjoying this ride

Fellow blogger - Scorpion Syrup, posing ala ANTM candidate

Kid having a hair-raising experience

The Wonder House

Not recommended for people who gets dizzy right away. But it is sure fun to try out with your friends and try to make believe you were running inside. I wasn’t able to take a shot of us inside it, but we had loads of fun staying there for a few minutes.

Talk and Listen

Trying this out finally made me understand the concept of satellite dish and how we are able to make use of it in the field of communication.

Bloggers

After the festivities and after feasting on a hefty dinner, the day will not be complete without a photo op of the complete cast of bloggers.

When I got home, hubby was thrilled to see the souvenir we were given. Forgot what it’s called though, our helper threw out the box before I could read the inscription on the box.

Our new toy

If you are interested to have a fun-filled, action packed and educational activity, the Philippine Science Centrum is the place to go. Both kids and adults will have fun touring the facility. The Wind Zone and Feel the Shake, were recently added attractions, both of which aims to promote consciousness on disaster preparedness.

The facility is open from Mondays – Saturdays from 8am-5pm. Admission fee is only P100 which is good for 1.5 hrs, additional P50 every hour thereafter. For other services, the centrum also offers teacher trainings during the summer and birthday party packages.

For more information you may get in touch with them via the following email addresses:

• pfst@science-centrum.ph
• pfst_psc@yahoo.com
• info@pfst.org

Or you can call them at these numbers:

• (02) 942-5136 (for bookings and reservations)
• (02) 942-5091 (telefax)
• (0915) 605-9031
• (0917) 526-6356

Or you can log on to:

• www.science-centrum.ph
• www.pfst.org