Makiling Residence Hall most commonly known as MAREHA is one of the dormitories under the Office of the Student Affairs of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. It is located inside the College of Forestry and Natural Resources.
History In 1979, the old Forest Research Institute (FORI) building now the UPLB Museum of Natural History was made into a dormitory called Makiling Residence Hall to cater to the growing housing needs of the students of this university. Its initial residents were not enough to fully occupy all the rooms of this dormitory.
Due to the isolation of the dormitory, its residents developed in them the real camaraderie that binds them as a real brotherhood. 1990, the Forestry Residence Hall Extension became the new enclave of MAREHA residence since the original building was made into the Museum of Natural History of the UPLB.
Now, though MAREHA currently receive the smallest fraction of UPLB operational cost for the students’ dormitories and though lacking in grandeur, still the camaraderie and strong unity among the residents give rise to MAREHA’s right niche under the UPLB sun.
About The Makiling Residence Hall (MAREHA) dormitory is one of the three dormitories located at the upper campus of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. What differentiates it from the other dormitories in and around the university is that this dorm is exclusive for male students.
*Amenities, Facilities, and Equipment The two-storey building is composed of more than twenty fully-painted rooms that can accommodate four residents each. These rooms have sealed doors to maintain privacy and window screens to prevent insects from coming in. Each room has two double beds all with comfortable mattresses. Each room also has four lockers, bookshelves, and study tables attached to the wall. The dorm has two comfort rooms with four sinks and four shower and toilet cubicles. On the hallways are fire extinguishers and emergency lamps that can be used in case of unexpected circumstances. The cozy lobby area can be used as a meeting place for group studies. Aside from these facilities, the dorm also has its own TV room. A DVD player is also available for the residents to use during weekends or their free time. A whiteboard inside the TV room is also available, which can be used during body meetings or other dorm-related activities. The dorm also offers a laundry area where residents could wash their dirty clothes during weekends or whenever they prefer. Inside the dormitory also is the fully air-conditioned computer room where students can avail of computer services such as typing, printing, and even internet access at very low prices. Beside it is the canteen that offers delicious foods and other supplies at affordable costs. Few steps from the dorm’s lobby area is the basketball court, which is also open for use of the residents.
*Staff Manning the dormitory is Dorm Manager Nicanor Flores together with a trusted employee popularly known as “Kuya Percy.” Together, they respond to every resident’s needs, concerns, and issues ensuring that these are all resolved. Aside from the two, a set of officers elected each school year also helps in maintaining the welfare of every resident in the dormitory.
*The Community MAREHA is composed of different residents from different regions in the Philippines with different undergraduate courses. All of these residents also have different personalities that trigger different reactions from one another. The good thing, however, is that the dorm somehow has this atmosphere of blending these various personalities together, making all the residents work together as one when needed. Though there may be rifts sometimes, what transpires more often is their aim to unify the dormitory.
*The Legacy MAREHA is known for having competitive residents both in academics and non-academic activities. Most of its previous residents had graduated achievers in their respective courses and are now making their marks in their chosen fields. Current residents, on the other hand, continue to excel in their studies and in their respective organizations. Through the years, MAREHA was able to maintain its legacy of putting all the bright minds in one roof.
People MAREHA is composed of a multitude of persona. It is composed of different types of people with different stories to share.
*Leaders They are the ones you will often see speaking in front of a crowd. In MAREHA, they are the ones speaking in front of the “body” during body meetings. But not only that: they are the ones who initiate projects that the dorm will undertake. They mediate between conflicts. They resolve issues and settle problems. Among MAREHA’s remarkable leaders were Erico Patricio and Reiner Mariano. Aside from dorm leaders, other residents are also leaders in their own organizations, which the dorm can tap during activities as sponsors.
*Brainy Pips They are the ones you’ll surely want to be with during “hell week.” They are the ones who know the answer to your every question. Most of them are at the top of their respective batches and are candidates as laude. Maurice Duka, who had just topped his board exam, is the perfect example of this type.
*Artists & Performers MAREHA residents are not only intelligent; they are artistic and talented as well. A lot of them have shown excellence in singing, dancing, and even acting. A lot of these guys you will see during Cheering Competitions. Mark Canay, Erico Patricio, and Ruben Tecla to name a few.
*Opposers They are the distinct few. They are the ones you will see during body meetings who would throw in endless queries. To some, they are irritating but to others they are the ones who provide the challenge to the officers to perform their tasks well. Who would ever forget Mark Talosig as the number 1 “opposer”?
Dorm Achievements
Academics *Honor Students **Mark RG Itol, BS Computer Science cum laude, 2006 **Samuel Aragon, BS Biology cum laude, 2006 **Baltazar Villacrusis, BS Applied Mathematics cum laude, 2007 **Benjo Sandoval, BS Development Communication cum laude, 2007 **Christopher Capiral, BS Computer Science cum laude, 2007 **Maurice Duka, BS Agricultural Engineering magna cum laude, 2008 **Mark Anthony Rabena, BS Biology cum laude, 2008
*Board Exam Topnotchers **Oscar Dioquino, Jr, Top 6, Agricultural Engineer Licensure Examination , September 2007 **Maurice Duka, Top 2, Agricultural Engineer Licensure Examination, August 2008 2008
*Special Awardees **Nelson Aman, Jr., BS Agricultural Economics, Best in Thesis, 2006
Extra Activities *This is the only dorm in the forestry campus which won five consecutive years in the Cheering Competition, which is held annually as the final part of the Forestry Interdorm Sportsfest. The cheerdancing group of MAREHA was lead by Erico Patricio from 2003 to 2006. Aries Bayeta substituted when the latter graduated from the University. *This is the only dorm in the University of the Philippines, Los Baños who was able to provide internet connection to its residents. It was in 2005, when Jowi Enriquez initiated and completed the project.
MAREHA Association Officers A.Y. 2008-2009 *President: Marc Andre M. Bayana *Vice-President: Julian Victor A. Maranan *Secretary: John Darren M. Chua *Treasurer: Tyrron E. Plete *Auditor: Khristoffer Ryan F. Quinton *Business Manager: Ray Thomas F. Kabigting *Press Relation Officer: John Michael P. Bautista *Sergeant at Arms: Roven D. Tumaneng & Emmanuel P. Domingo *Freshman Representative: Bernie C. Magtalas & Jerwin R. Cruz
List of Past MAREHA Association Top Three Officers A.Y. 2007-2008 *President: Dickson Gutierrez *Vice-President: Marc Andre M. Bayana *Secretary: Junjun Arban
A.Y. 2006-2007 *President: Epifanio Reiner Mariano III *Vice-President: Mark Anthony Rabena *Secretary: Christopher Capiral
Why is my name not included in the list of officers in this article? :cry
Guest
3. 12-03-2009 09:13
punyetang mareha yan...
jan ako nahuli ni erpat na nagshashabu...
anjan pa ba yung adik na janitor?
pinatigil tuloy ako.....
Guest
4. 15-10-2009 07:50
nag dorm din ba dyan sa MAREHA si Mr.born to be wild...doc ferdz recio...???..some info namn dyan o! his my crush doctor...=)
Guest
5. 29-10-2009 05:48
I miss mareha!
Guest
6. 22-11-2009 15:00
BADING NA RAW HALOS LAHAT NG NAKATIRA JAN? SHET!
Guest
7. 14-01-2010 08:02
wahaha, indee MAREHA is still continuing its legacy. A legacy of tolerance for diversity. To receive comments as many as these means only one thing - SIKAT TALAGA ANG MAREHA!!!
Guest
8. 22-02-2010 22:59
Ang MAREHA ay may archive collection ng old exams sa forestry at pati narin sa foresters licensure exam. Kaya ito tinagurian itong "home of the toponotchers".
Andito rin ang koleksyon ng mga bote ng gin, basyo ng beer at lahat ng fungi na matatagpuan sa Mt Makiling. Ang fungi ay makikita sa 4 na shower room, na naglalabasan pagkatapos ng 3-4 araw na walang linis.
Dito rin matatagpuan ang nag-iisang dorm manager na may mala-kabayong mukha. Walang iba kundi si Nick "Horsie". Paborito itong isingit sa mga kantang pang-inuman ng dormers.
Para i-describe kung anong klaseng mga students ang mga nakatira sa MAREHA, ito ang quote mula kay Dodong - "Palibhasa kayo Dung mga Dragadik, Fratman, Mariha Buy, *&%@@!. Ito ay kanyang nabanggit pagkatapos ilipat ng isang ka-dorm ang kanyang paboritong programa na kanyang pinapanood at sinsayawan tuwing sabado -Ang El Shaddai ni Mike Velarde,
Guest
9. 20-08-2011 15:07
the best dorm ang MAREHA sa buong UPLB! I love it & certainly i missed it a lot! definitely our home away from home!!! i stayed in room 2216 for 5 years (1993-1998) - doc ferds recio was a roommate for 1 sem. kainuman ko pa & instant barbero ang namayapang si jaime "jojo" cachero - isang tunay na kaibigan.
