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PIChE Celebrates 12th Chemical Engineering Week

L ast September 17, the Philippine Institute of Chemical

Engineers (PIChE) kicked off weeklong activities in celebration

of the 12th Chemical Engineering Week with a party held in

the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), Roxas Blvd.,

Pasay City, Metro Manila.

With the theme, “Building Linkages towards achieving PIChE

2020”, this celebration is pursuant to the Proclamation No. 1365,

series of 2007, which declares the 3rd week of September of every

year as the Chemical Engineering Week. The event’s official hashtag

#ProdPinoyChE was used to promote empowerment of Filipino

Chemical Engineers in achieving Participation, Integration,

Competency, Honor and Service, and Excellence.

The celebration was initiated with an intense and electrifying dance zumba workout in which the delegates

were very supportive to. This was followed by a parade of

different PIChE Chapters and Chemical Engineering Schools,

including their own jolly chants – eyeing to bag the

Cheerdance Championship. Students as well as professional

representatives showcased their talents as they compete for

the Mr. and Ms. ChE Week titles in their respective

categories. The program was formally opened by the PIChE

President, Engr Jonathan C. Aquino. Engr. Mary Jane Alvero

Al-Mahdi, CEO, Prime Group of Companies Dubai, United Arab

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Volume IX Issue 2 February 2018

CAFEO 35: 8 New ChE AER Members Under the Philippine Technological Council (PTC), Philippine Institute

of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) delegates, led by Engr Cezar Dela Cruz, FPIChE

and an ASEAN Engineer himself, attended the 35th Conference of the ASEAN

Federation of Chemical Engineering Organizations held on November 16-18,

2017 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

The event with the theme “Towards Sufficiency Economt: Pathways

to Sustainable Development” revolved on the organization’s aim “to promote

goodwill and mutual understanding, cooperation and exchange of ideas and

experiences in the fields of education, science, engineering, technology,

environment human resource, training and registration of professional

engineers as well as to strengthen unity and establish engineering standards

in ASEAN countries” thru working groups and meetings.

During this event, eight (8) new members of the ASEAN Engineering Register

from PIChE received their conferment. Engr. Chamagne Luz Jamandre, PIChE

Vice President for Visayas, and Engr. Elena Perlado, PIChE CaMaNaVa Chapter

President, were conferred as ASEAN Engineers while Engr. Mariel A. Ocampo,

(Continued on page 2) CAFEO 35 Advertisement

by: Engr Russel D. Pinlac, PIChE Bataan Chapter

PIChE NBODs and Guests at the opening program of ChE Week

(PTTC, Pasay City, Metro Manila)

PIChE News

PIChE Celebrates 12th Chemical Engineering Week (Continued from page 1)

Emirates, who shared some insights about the

challenges and struggles that every chemical

engineer is facing nowadays, served as the

guest of honor and speaker for the event.A

short forum was also opened to address

concerns related to the profession. Chemical

Engineering PRB Members Engr. Jeffrey

Mijares and Engr. Cyd Aguilera, together with

PIChE College of Fellows Chairman, Engr.

Cezar Dela Cruz answered members’ queries and directed actions

applicable.

Towards the end of the morning event,

NCR and Luzon Chapter Presidents’ meeting was

conducted in parallel with the PIChE College of

Fellows meeting. The 1st PIChE JCAquino Bowl

Cup, on the other hand, commenced in the

afternoon. PIChE Chapters showed their amazing

skills in this game, enjoyably competing with

each other to bag the golden trophy especially

made for the event. Cash prizes were also

generously donated by the Cup Sponsor himself,

Engr. Jonathan C. Aquino. Besides the major sponsors, support from

members and industry partners also helped in making the success of the

celebration. Goods for raffle came from Strawberry Foods Corporation,

Pierre Curran Marketing, Inc., Unilever Philippines, Inc. DOST-STII, Petron

Bataan Refinery, Elasco, San Miguel Yamamura Packaging, and Cash Prize

Donations from Engr. Proserfina Matugas-Coro, Dr Carmel C. Gacho, Dr.

Nathaniel Dugos, and Engr. Tess Balba.

The whole of the event was headed by the PIChE Area Vice President for

NCR, Engr. Araceli M. Monsada while Engr. Eloisa Villegas, PIChE Director for

Visayas and Engr. Mariel A. Ocampo, PIChE PRO, served as the hosts for the

program proper.

Engr. Mary Jane Alvero Al-Mahdi Photo by Wallei Bautista Trinidad

PIChE PRO and Bataan Chapter

President, Engr. Lester Lee E. Bayon and

Engr. Joshua Bon A. Roco, PIChE

CaMaNaVa Chapter Officers, as well as

PIChE Members, Engr. Lemuel Pacil,

Engr. Tristan Roy Panaligan, and Engr.

Sheena Sevilla were conferred as

Associate ASEAN Engineers and members

of the Young Engineers of the CAFEO

(YEAFEO).

CAFEO 35: 8 New...

New PIChE Members conferred as Associate ASEAN Engineers with PTC President, Federico

A. Monsada (Middle)

(Continued from page 1)

First JC Aquino Bowl Cup Participants

Winner of 1st JC Aquino Bowl Cup 2017: Champion, PIChE Bataan Chapter (Right); First Runner-up, PIChE Bulacan Chapter (Top Left); 2nd Runner-up,

PIChE Cavite Chapter (Bottom Left)

New APEC ChEs, Conferred January 26, 2018—Two Chemical Engineers were conferred as new

members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) as APEC

Engineers at AG New World Manila Bay Hotel, Manila. Dr. Shirlyn Reyes and

Hon. Cyd Aguilera, Member of the Professional Regulation Board for

Chemical Engineering and former PIChE National Board were two of the

engineers whom were recognized during the event.

APEC Engineers have broad-based professional experience such

that they are able to practice in a competent, independent and ethical

manner, i.e., they have

demonstrated professional

skills and judgment in addition

t o t h e i r e d u c a t i o n a l

qualifications.

(Source: Competency Standards

Handbook for APEC Engineers

by the APEC Engineer National

Monitoring Committee under

the CHED, PRC, and PTC).

Hon. Cyd Aguilera (left) and Dr. Shirlyn Reyes

(right) during their conferment as APEC Engineers

Engr. James Empeno, (2nd from left) of Bulacan Chapter grabbed the Highest Single Score Award given by Engr. Araceli Monsada (leftmost), Engr

Jonathan Aquino (2nd from right) and Engr. Mamerto Irasga (rightmost)

PIChE Pampanga Chapter Reorganizes

With the combined efforts of chemical engineers

working and residing in Pampanga, the Philippine Institute of

Chemical Engineers - Pampanga Chapter was officially re-

established last January 10, 2018.

A total of 31 out of the now 58 registered members

attended the first general assembly held at the Café Juan,

Holy Angel University, Angeles City. The said meeting was

conducted for the members to take their Oaths of

Membership and to get to know a little more of their fellow

chemical engineers. A seven-member assemblage was also

chosen to serve as the Board of Directors for the year, with

Engr. Raymond Reyes being elected as the chapter

President.

Other elected officers were the following: Engr. Mercy Liza dela Cruz (Vice President), Engr. Roselyn Sotayco

(Secretary), Engr. May Irene Reyes (Treasurer), Engr. Imelda Gatuz (Auditor); and Engr. Ryan Karlo Madamba and

Engr. Aida Bonzon (Special Committee). Engr. Maria Doris Bacamante will be serving as the chapter adviser.

“[The re-establishment of PIChE Pampanga Chapter] is important to

us because the organization will serve as a venue to share our experiences

and give insights on the type of industry we are in,” said Engr. Reyes after

the meeting.

The members were also oriented on the RA 10912 or the Continuing

Professional Development Act of 2016 with help from the members of the

board of directors of PIChE Bataan Chapter - Engr. Mariel A. Ocampo, AAE

(President), Engr. Dennis T. Pagud (Vice President), and Engr. Jose Niel P.

Murguia (Auditor).

“Being in the group will [also] make it easier for us to comply with the new PRC regulation on CPD points and

on license renewal,” Engr. Reyes added.

PIChE Chapter Updates

PIChE Panay Conducts Seminar-Workshop on

ISO 9001:2015

The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers –

Panay Chapter conducted a two-day seminar- workshop

entitled “The ISO 9001:2015 Approach to Quality

Management” on December 15-16, 2017 at the Nursing

Review Center A, Urdaneta Hall, University of San

Agustin, Iloilo City. The activity, which was approved

for 8 CPD units by the PRC, was attended by 43

participants from Manila, Panay, and Bacolod.

ISO 9001:2015, is one of the more popular

quality management system (QMS) standards published

by the International Organization for Standardization

(ISO) Sub-committee for Quality Systems. It is being

adopted worldwide by all types of organizations, in all

types of enterprise level.

PIChE Panay Chapter on their ISO 9001:2015 Seminar-Workshop (Continued on page 6)

PIChE Pampanga Chapter Revival Meeting and General Assembly

Engr. Mariel A. Ocampo, AAE (Standing), PIChE NBOD PRO and PIChE Bataan Chapter President shares facts on CPD Law as well as PIChE BC’s

best practices.

by: Ryan Karlo Madamba, Pampanga Chapter

by: Rowena P. Calasara, Panay Chapter

The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers

Baguio-Benguet (PIChE BB) Chapter in partnership with

the Benguet State University (BSU) Chemistry

Department sponsored the materials used in the “Soap

Making for Household Use” workshop during the

extension project of BSU-Chemistry Department at

Mankayan National High School (MNHS), Benguet last

December 8-10, 2017. Participants from MNHS learned

how to make dishwashing liquid, fabric conditioner and

bleach. Members of the PIChE BB, Engr. Rhea Contada

and Ms. Shanell Deziree Santonia facilitated the

workshop and the finished products were given to the

participants.

Also, Engr. Rhea S. Contada and Engr. Rodolfo

Tabangin Jr., shared their knowledge and expertise in

5E Learning Cycle and Application in Chemistry Teaching

(STEM) And Chemical Safety respectively.

PIChE Baguio-Benguet Gives and Shares Back

Engr. Rhea Contada (in green) facilitating the ”Soap Making for

Household Use” workshop.

Engr. Rodolfo Tabangin Jr. during his talk on “Chemical Safety”.

Quality Management System (QMS), as a

management tool, should serve the organization by

promoting quality. QMS does not aim to make the

organization perfect but it should promote a culture of

seeing things in bigger picture.

This is the key takeaway to the PIChE Metro

Manila East (PIChE-MME) Chapter’s second Continuing

Professional Development (CPD) seminar offering for

2017, entitled “Understanding and Appreciating ISO

9001:2015,” held at the Ortigas Foundation Library,

Ortigas Center, Pasig City, last 07 October. Engr.

Ernesto dela Cruz, PhD, the Chapter’s immediate past

president, a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, and an

experienced Management Representative for the

Integrated Management System (QMS, EMS, and OSHAS),

is the resource speaker to the said seminar which was

attended and well-received by seventy (70) participants.

The CPD seminar provided an extensive

discussion on the new ISO 9001:2015 standard, providing

the participants a solid foundation of the nuts and bolts

of the said standard and equipping especially those

engaged in their respective QMS of their organizations

with an excellent set of tools and strategies in

implementing the requirements of the new standard.

The 8-hour CPD seminar dissected the standard into

clear and detailed segments, starting off with a quick

overview of the need of a quality management system

and the differences between the 2008 provisions and

2015 major revisions of ISO 9001, followed by an in-

depth lecture on risk-based approach, process approach

PIChE Metro Manila East’s CPD seminar on ISO 9001:2015 held

Engr. Ernesto Dela Cruz conducting the CPD seminar on ISO 9001:2015

Participants of PIChE MME’s CPD Seminar

by: Erwin N. Fernandez, MME Chapter

by: Maria Lourdes G. Pitargue, Baguio-Benguet Chapter


(Continued in page 6)

PIChE Cavite: CAN-tinuing Achievements

Last September 17, PIChE-Cavite

joined the kickoff ceremonies for the

ChE Week in PTTC, where the chapter

placed 3rd in both the cheering

competition and the Ms. ChE Week title

(awarded to Engr. Irin Malajito) among

the provincial chapters. PIChE-Cavite

also won the Mr. ChE Week title through

the charm and courage of Engr. Abram

Giron.

Later on the same day, several

PIChE-Cavite members displayed their

strikes, spares, and gutterball skills in

the Inter-Chapter Bowling Tournament

held in the Mall of Asia. From being

unplaced last year, the chapter improved to 3rd place this year.

PIChE-Cavite rounded up the year with its general assembly held last November 25, for the first time in Can

Asia Inc. in General Trias, Cavite. After discussing chapter agenda and welcoming the new members, Can Asia

conducted a quick tour of their facility.

As the chapter continues to grow, one can only look forward to what PIChE-Cavite can achieve in 2018.

PIChE Cavite together with the NBODs during the celebration of ChE Week

PIChE Cavite bags 3rd Place in JC Aquino Bowl

Cup 2017

PIChE Cavite conducts General Assembly and Plant Tour at Can Asia Inc.

PIChE– Metro Manila South Productive and Meaningful 2017

Before the year 2017 ends, PIChE– MMS had

conducted a Continuing Professional Development

(CPD) Seminar entitled “Water and Wastewater

Treatment” last November 25, 2017. A total of 104

participants from (water, food, energy

etc..industri es had attended the seminar at the

Philippine Trade and Training Center (PTTC) in

Pasay City with Engr. Aladino M. Abulencia, PIChE–

MMS Chapter President and Owner, Mach Union

Water Laboratory, Inc as the Resource Person. The

seminar was recognized by the CPD Council as

endorsed by PIChE as the CPD Program and was

awarded with three (3) credit units.

The seminar was divided into two topics:

the water treatment and the wastewater

treatment. The water treatment discusses the chlorination, UV-Sterilization, Ozonation, Filtration, Carbon

PIChE MMS Chapter’s CPD Seminar on Water and Wastewater treatment



by: Marvin Gilson N. dela Cruz, Cavite Chapter

by: Aladino M. Abulencia, MMS Chapter

The two-day course covered the introduction of quality concepts,

quality management principles, the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, and the

process approach to quality management, among others.

Engr. Naomi Cossette R. Luis, Supervising Science Research

Specialist of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VI,

served as the resource person. She introduced the use of ISO 9001:2015 as

a tool for quality management and ensuring customer satisfaction.

While the intended participants are chemical engineers in the

industry, government, academe, and business, professionals from other

fields also attended the said activity.

The two-day seminar was a success. Most of the participants rated

the speaker “excellent” in the area of knowledge and delivery of the

lecture. Generally, the participants were satisfied with what they have

learned and requested for a part 2 of the seminar with more CPD points.

PIChE Panay Conducts Seminar-Workshop on ISO 9001:2015


PIChE Metro Manila East’s CPD seminar on ISO 9001:2015 held

and integration of requirements, the new high level structure, and the seven quality management principles. Notable

also in the seminar is the casting of the new high level structure and the seven quality management principles into

conveniently framed actionable items, with point-by-point references to the high level structure.

The seminar is granted 6.5 CPD credit units. This is part of the PIChE MME’s on-going initiatives to promote

and disseminate technical development to the ChE community.


Adsorption, Water Softening, Reverse

Osmosis and Deionization processes.

Wastewater treatment explores the

Primary Treatment such as Grit and

Filtration, Coagulation; Secondary

Treatment such as Trickling Filter,

Conventional Activated Sludge Proc-

ess, Sequential Batch Reactor, Mem-

brane Bioreactor and an overview on

Anaerobic Process.

The 2017 has been a fruitful

year of PIChE–MMS. Since 2014, when

PIChE recognizes PIChE-MMS as a

chapter, initially with only 15 mem-

bers, its membership has been con-

tinuously increasing. It has registered

at present with 47 members. An in-

crease of 313%.

PIChE-MMS has participated

the 78th National Convention in Ca-

gayan de Oro. During the CHE Week

2017 celebration, our very own Engr.

Kyzlet Yvonne Ghil S. Gozum, was

crowned as Ms. CHE 2017, Chapter

Category while Engr. Adonis V.

Cerbo, bagged 1st runner-up Mr. CHE

2017Chapter Category.

PIChE-MMS enthusiasm was

evident, as it has voluntarily partici-

pated in the 2017 International

Coastal Clean-up in the Manila Bay

area last September 16, 2017.

Last October 30, 2017, the

CPD Council has approved the PIChE–

MMS another CPD seminar entitled

“Cooling Tower, Chiller and Boiler

Treatment” to be held on January

27, 2018 at PTTC.


PIChE– Metro Manila South...


PIChE Family Participates in ICC 2017 Members of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE)

from the Metro Manila South (MMS), CaMaNaVa, Panay, Laguna and DOST

Chapters led by the National

Board of Directors ,

gathered on September 16,

2017 at the Baywalk, Manila

to help in the 32nd

International Coastal Clean-

up hosted by the City of

Manila through its Division

of Public Services (DPS). A

total of 39 delegates from

PIChE, together with ChE

Faculty and Students joined

the crowd and actively

recovered trash from the

shores of Manila Bay

unmindful of the heat of the

sun.

The PIChE Team was led by PIChE President himself, Engr.

Jonathan C. Aquino. Meanwhile, PICHE-Bataan Chapter also participated

in the event by involving themselves for the same purpose in their place.

PIChE Family Joining the 32nd International Coastal Clean-up 2017 headed by

Engr. Jonathan C. Aquino (Left, top photo)

#ChEnergized, PIChE Bataan Chapter Thrives! #ChEnergize: Boosting the Capabilities of Filipino Chemical Engineers

The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers –

Bataan Chapter (PIChE-BC) started from the vision of 40

engineers from different companies across Bataan. They

intended to create an organization centered on

promoting the interests of

chemical engineers, instilling

the importance of education

and environmental awareness,

and providing service to the

community. Now on its 33rd

year, PIChE-BC has now

evolved into an organization

with honor and excellence,

and into a dynamic family

geared towards a common

vision.

In support to PIChE

National’s theme, “Expanding

Chemical Engineering

Competencies for National

Development”, PIChE-BC

Board of Directors (BODs)

formulated the chapter’s

revolving theme:

“ChEnergize: Boosting the

Capabilities of Filipino

Chemical Engineers.”

ChEnergize is the

word play on the terms

“ChE”, which is the short

term for chemical engineers,

and “energize” which is

defined as giving energy.

ChEnergize as a term, calls on

all chemical engineers to

actively improve themselves.

Even if from the start and

until now, PIChE-BC has been

centering its goals to improve

the skills and proficiencies of

its members, it is always

reminded for whom these

efforts are for - the country.

PIChE-BC has

continued to put the center of its objectives to

ChEnergize the community by the organization of

different outreach programs. Starting with activities

such as extending help to the elders of Bahay Puso, to

the fundraising event for Marawi Siege victims, blood

donation drive, and gift giving for the youth of SOS

Children’s Village, PIChE-BC emphasizes the importance

of health and welfare of families in the nearby

communities to its members. PIChE-BC did not stop here

in helping the community, they also continued with

rehabilitation through participation to tree planting,

coastal clean-up and preservation of endangered species

activities, such as Pawikan

species.

Project Bayanihan, on

the other hand, is PIChE-BC’s

way to address the need to

impart knowledge to the youth

of the impact one can carry to

the environment. PIChE-BC has

also shared the importance of

saving and being concerned to

the environment by conveying

to the community of the

importance of proper waste

segregation.

PIChE-BC’s solid 243

memberships are the result of

wisely planned measures aimed

to expand the reach of

different chapter events and

programs to provide holistic

development. The Membership

Drive was launched to

encourage chemical engineers

from different companies in

Bataan to partake in the

upcoming activities of the

chapter. To further explain

and enlighten the programs

PIChE-BC has planned for the

coming year, a personal

meeting with the

representatives of various

companies was set.

The AmbaChEdor

Incentive Program has also

been re-launched to encourage

the members to participate in

the different events of the

chapter. The member who

garners the most number of

AmbaChEdor points is given a

chance to represent the

organization in the upcoming

National Convention for free. Rather than mere

participation, members were also given a chance to

organize and lead different activities through Ad-hoc

committees created for different events of the chapter.

Two of the most outstanding events conducted

this year are the Bataan Peninsula Science and

Engineering Congress (BPSEC) 2017 and the 3rd

PIChE Bataan Chapter 2017 Activities

by: Frances Daphne R. Garela, Bataan Chapter



PIChE MME brought “MMErry Christmas” to QC kids

Christmas is indeed a magical

time of the year, most especially

when you bring joy and see the smiles

on the children’s faces.

That is why the PIChE Metro

Manila East (PIChE-MME) Chapter

celebrated the “MMErry Christmas”

early through its flagship outreach

program “Caring Hearts of Engineers”

to the children, nuns, and novices of

the Dominican Sisters of Blessed

Imelda, located in Maginhawa St.

Sikatuna Village, Quezon City on 25

November 2017.

PIChE-MME brought a Jollibee

Kids Party on-site to the 23 scholar-

children with ages 4 to 12, who the

Dominican Sisters support through

their elementary education. The party

was followed by PIChE-MME –facilitated activities: an art

session where the kids and novices were tasked to make

Christmas trees out of recycled materials, to bring out

the children’s creativity and care for the environment; a

science workshop which focused on introducing the

concepts of pH and densities through experiments on

getting pH of various household chemicals using pH

strips, and submerging the oranges; and a gift giving

event where each child received a noche buena package

from PIChE MME. The Chapter also gave an in-kind

donation to the Dominican Sisters.

This outreach program is in line with the PIChE-

MME’s initiatives of not only fostering its members'

professional growth thru CPDs, but of encouraging its

members to give back to the community and society at

large.

PIChE-MME posing with Jollibee mascot and the outreach program beneficiaries from the

Dominican Sisters of Blessed Imelda, QC

Engr. Erwin Fernandez of PIChE-MME conducting the experiments with

the kids during the science workshop

by: April Grace C. Santiago, MME Chapter


#ChEnergized, PIChE Bataan Chapter

Thrives!

ChEmposium: Technical Seminar for Chemical

Engineers. BPSEC is a gathering of Junior High School

students of different schools from Bataan which not

only aims to recognize the wisest among them, but also

to promote Chemical Engineering as a profession

through the Quiz Bowl and the Career Orientation. The

ChEmposium this year, on the other hand, centered on

advancing the knowledge of professionals on the

technologies of the oil, gas and energy industries.

These two events were made possible and successful

not only by the guidance of the Board of Directors and

participation of attendees, but also by those members

who stood and took responsibility for various aspects of

the events. The newsletter of PIChE-BC, The Chain, has

also been active on different Social Media sites to

provide information and updates on the activities of

the organization.

PIChE-BC has also participated in the 78th

PIChE National Convention, with some of its members

serving as moderators in some of the technical

sessions, and provision of venue and accommodation

for NBODs Monthly Meeting. PIChE-BC likewise actively

supported the 12th Chemical Engineering Week, even

launching the #ProudPinoyChE promotional contest

during the same week. #ProudPinoyChE is an online

giveaway for PIChE-BC members to declare why they

are proud to be on this field.

Truly, PIChE Bataan Chapter thrives in

upholding the Chemical Engineering profession as it

continues to Prime, Instigate and ChEnergize programs

and activities geared towards benefiting its members,

the community and the environment.

PIChE CAMANAVA: Year in Review

PIChE CAMANAVA just grew to ninety,

as we greeted our new junior trainees. Three general assemblies in a year; Six seminars advanced our careers,

The ChE law is a hot topic to the pack, while the CPD law is now on its track.

Champions in the ChE Week’s CDC We taught students climate change’s ABCs.

PIChE helped in the sanitation of Manila bay. CAMANAVA partnered with industries, hooray!

To help two shelters this Christmas and make ourselves the children’s Santas. Jam-packed CPD seminars all year long; we developed our networks as we go on.

Our engineers are part of ASEAN’s registry; and coordinated with three major cities.

Our finance continuously strengthens; a social media with a stronger presence

PIChE CAMANAVA is now louder more than ever.

We’ll soar high, get ready for the fever.

PIChE Cebu continues to make waves by its new

training course on Wastewater Treatment Technician

Course that has been offered last August and October,

2017 with 51 an 40 participants respectively. On the CHE

Week, it was opened with a multi-sectoral Car Caravan

in going to our 1,000 trees planting site in Consolacion.

Within that week, we have also conducted Biological

Wastewater Treatment and Compliance to DAO 2016-08

awarded with 7 CPD points and having 33 participants.

On December 9, we have our last CPD seminar for the

year “Useful Technologies for DAO 2016-08” awarded

with 1.5 CPD points and Christmas Party followed. All in

all the chapter have offered three CPD accredited semi-

nar for a total CPD point of 12.5.

The year 2017 was an immense stunt for

the organization. It has shown what it is capable of, and what it will be for the nation.

Just in case you need a quick refresher of PIChE-

CAMANAVA’s 2017, let us try to break it down through

this little bit:

by: Joshua Bon A. Roco, AAE, CaMaNaVa Chapter


PIChE CaMaNaVa Chapter in Action

PIChE Cebu 2017 by: Engr. Jesselito Baring, PIChE Metro Cebu

PIChE Metro Cebu Chapter Activities and Programs

The PIChE President’s Corner

The second half of 2017 has been a blast for

PIChE, providing much for the opportunity for learnings, experiences, recognition, service and having fun for our Chemical Engineers be it on the national level, chapter level or individual membership level. The Distiller is a “living” documented proof of how our chemical engineers tirelessly pursue achieving the realization of their core purpose. I must congratulate our PRO and Managing Editor, Engr. Mariel Ocampo for coming up with a reformatted and comprehensive edition of The Distiller in time for our national convention for the

added reference of our delegates.

Looking inside, see our delegates shine

in their respective fields.

The ChE Week Celebration, the ASEAN Engineering Register conferment for our eight ChEs during the CAFEO 35, the APEC Engineer conferment for our two ChEs and the 1st Lakambining Inhinyera participation became the venues for prestigious

recognitions. On the other hand, the ChE CPD Council, which I am a member, aligns with the active Chapter participation in providing seminars and symposiums relevant to the development of our ChEs. We (in the CPD Council) asses the corresponding CPD units to be assigned to the various learning venues to ensure the appropriate relevance of the programs to Continuing Professional Development. And indeed, learnings flourished at different levels. The Corporate Social Responsibility activities are modes of giving back to our society as exemplified by the National PIChE’s participation, together with the Luzon and NCR-based chapters, to the International Coastal Clean Up or ICC held at the Manila Bay in Roxas Blvd, among others. Speaking of fun, activities were never too serious so as not to provide for enjoyment. The way the ChE Week opening ceremony was designed will speak for itself and capped in the afternoon with a bowling tournament for

the chapter members.

There is so much potential to this organization and what it can still contribute collectively to national development. That is why professional development is a major focus area that PIChE is centering to whenever we formulate strategies and decisions at the National Board

of Directors’ level.

Young people or better yet our young chemical

engineers want to hear success stories to emulate with. And our professional population is now being filled with young millennial chemical engineers. It is with this realization that PIChE will always use our voice to share our values and be able to reach out to the young and

help them develop themselves.

As your national leader in the organization, it is my primary responsibility to ensure that leadership at the national level will flow, hence, to create for more opportunity for upcoming leaders and not merely followers. Having said that, we have to be prepared. Values will always be challenged amidst technological advancement. It will therefore be a matter of valuing more PIChE values just like INTEGRITY will always be far more precious than any fame or

recognitions.

Engr. Jonathan C. Aquino, ASEAN Eng

PIChE National President

Jonathan C. Aquino, ASEAN Eng

JC Aquino attending the

17th Congress of Asian

Pacific Confederation of

Chemical Engineers in

Hong Kong in August,

2017 (top photo) and the

10th World Congress of

Chemical Engineering in

Barcelona, Spain in

October, 2017 (bottom

photo, right) together

with Engr. Abet Laurito,

FPIChE (left) and Dr.

Evelyn Laurito, PIChE

National Board Secretary

(middle).

THERE IS SCIENCETHERE IS SCIENCETHERE IS SCIENCE

INININ

PUBLIC SERVICEPUBLIC SERVICEPUBLIC SERVICE The formula is simple—commitment plus accountability multiplied by hard

work—shares this silent achiever

F ortunato “Boy” Tanseco de la Peña is a perfect example of effortless public service. Being in the

field of science since his 20s during the 1970s, his biggest break wouldn’t come until his mid-60s. He was already retired from government service when his greatest challenge presented itself. At 66, he did not know he would be returning to the Department of Science & Technology, no longer as undersecretary as he had been for 13 years, but now as secretary. Yes, an engineer by profession but public servant at heart has been chosen as the country’s latest science and technology champion to lead Filipinos into the

future.

Despite having Chemical Engineering and Industrial Engineering degrees from the University of the Philippines Diliman, de

la Peña has been known more for his managerial skills, considered his greatest strength. Finding solutions by first identifying the problem had been the foundation of his work ethic. De la Peña had always been supportive of research and development as a formidable

first-step tool to success.

In one of his first interviews as DOST secretary, de la Peña shared that “solving a problem requires concrete decisions and relevant solutions.” He belongs to the rare breed of public servants who consider quality as benchmark when delivering change for the benefit of

the public.

Local and international trainings have further

contributed to de la Peña’s expertise in his field. He was

able to get international training in the following areas

which he was able to put to good use in his teaching and

government career: Operations Research at the

Polytechnic Institute of New York; Industrial Quality

Control (Diploma with Distinction) at the Bouwcentrum

International Education in Rotterdam, Netherlands;

Small Enterprise Policy in ILO Turin, Italy; and Public

Sector Corporate Management at Curtin University of

Technology in Perth, Australia.

Secretary de la Peña’s commitment to science and technology has strongly been proven by his tireless service to professional organizations as the president

through the years. These are the Philippine Institute of

Chemical Engineers, the

Association of Management & Industrial Engineers of the Philippines, the National Research

Council of the Philippines, and the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science &

Technology.

He has received numerous awards recognizing his commitment and excellence in service. Prior to his appointment as Secretary of DOST, he was appointed to lead the UN Commission on Science & Technology for Development—a topnotch job that further validated his

competence.

As he enters his 2nd year as Secretary of DOST, he remains optimistic that the country is in a better shape to fully invest more in science and technology.

Among his priority projects for 2018 include artificial intelligence (AI), space technology, and the creation of tech

firms, among many others.

His strategic focus will be the expansion of the Country’s R&D

pool particularly in the different regions of the Country; the acceleration of technology transfer, utilization and commercialization particularly the outputs of publicly funded R&D; the expansion of technology based productivity and innovation enhancement programs for MSMEs; support to technology based start up enterprises; expansion and upgrading of S&T services to the production and service sectors particularly training, testing and design services; the increase in available scholarships for STEM at the MS and PhD levels; the expansion of support services for inventors; and leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change

Adaptation R&D in the ASEAN Region.

Hard work becomes de la Peña as his recent idea of rallying overseas-based Filipino scientists to continue with their practices locally gained ground with his “Balik Scientist” program. As a staunch supporter of Filipino inventors and innovators, he continues to welcome and celebrate new ideas. Indeed, Secretary Fortunato Tanseco de la Pena is an engineer of exceptional work ethic leading DOST and the Filipinos to a better and

brighter future.

PIChE College of Fellows

Dr. Fortunato “Boy” Tanseco de la Peña

Engr. Mariel A. Ocampo, AAE Editor-in-chief, NBOD PRO

President, PIChE Bataan Chapter

Engr. Roderick Benecio M. Lorzano II Co-Editor, Bataan Chapter

Contributors: Dr. Leonila C. Abella, FPIChE

Engr. Rowena P. Calasara, Panay Chapter Engr. Joshua Bon A. Roco, AAE, CaMaNaVa Chapter

Engr. Erwin N. Fernandez, MME Chapter Engr. Maria Lourdes G. Pitargue, Baguio-Benguet Chapter

Engr. Maricon Tariman Encabo, Metro Cebu Chapter Engr. April Grace C. Santiago, MME Chapter

Engr. Russel D. Pinlac, Bataan Chapter Engr. Frances Daphne R. Garela, Bataan Chapter Engr. Ryan Karlo Madamba, Pampanga Chapter Engr. Marvin Gilson N. dela Cruz, Cavite Chapter

Engr. Aladino M. Abulencia, MMS Chapter Engr. Jesselito Baring, PIChE Metro Cebu Chapter

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Ms ChE 2016 Shines as Lakambining Inhinyera

K ryssa Soriano, awarded as Miss Chemical Engineer 2016 represented the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers to the search for Lakambining Inhinyera

2017 hosted by the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) Women Engineers Network (WEN) during its conduct of the 2nd Philippine Women Engineers Summit (PWES2) at the

Century Park Hotel, Manila on September 29-30, 2017.

Lakambining Inhinyera is a fund-raising event of the PTC-WEN as well as a personality development quest for professional women engineers. Engr Soriano showcased her beauty and wit and bagged the Miss Telegenic and Miss

Congeniality awards.

The PTC-WEN is Philippine’s representative to the Women Engineers of the ASEAn Federation of Engineering Organizations which aims to encourage women engineers to remain in the engineering practice, promote greater contribution in industry, support their engineering careers and encourage

achievements as engineers and leaders. (Source: PTC-WEN PWES2 Invite)

Engr Kryssa Soriano currently works Holcim Philippines Inc., La Union Plant. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Saint Louis University in 2014 and has then worked in three industries since

graduation. (Source: LinkedIn.com)

Women Chemical Engineer members of the PTC-WEN during the

PWES2 at Century Park Hotel, Manila

Engr Kryssa Soriano in her different pageant attires

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