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CALABARZON HOLDS 1ST CLUSTER TECHNICAL

CONFERENCE

DOST COURTESY CALL...p.3

PRC RELEASES NEW IRR ON CPD LAW

To address the enormous complaints from Filipino professionals, the Professional Regulatory Commission has released the new CPD Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) effective March 1, 2019.

The document from the PRC signed by Chairman Teofilo Pilando Jr., Commissioner Yolanda D. Reyes and Commissioner Jose Y. Cueto Jr. was published on February 13 at the Official Gazette.

On February 7, PRC issued Resolution No. 2019-1146 that outlined the new Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the CPD Law.

While there had been clamors to repeal the CPD law, policy-makers think that the abolition of this law would take a lot of time. As an option, amendments were

The 1st CALABARZON cluster technical conference and induction with the theme “Strengthening and Sustaining One PSME in Advancing the Role of Mechanical Engineers in the Nation’s Build, Build, Build Program” was successfully held on February 2-3, 2019 at Queen Margarette Hotel & Resort in Brgy. Domoit, Lucena City, Quezon. Hosted by the Quezon Province Chapter with its President Engr. Ronelito San Jose and 1st CALABARZON Cluster Conference Committee Chair Engr. Jane Rose Caja, the event was attended by the very solid CALABARZON chapters’ members who vigorously participated in the technical seminars.

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1ST MINDANAO CHAPTER

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February has only 28 days, but we worked 31 days for this month. Focused on our goal of becoming a Powerful, Influential, and Relevant organization, the National Board is exerting the full effort to seek every opportunity to improve our services to the members and to bring PSME in the forefront of Philippine industrialization. 

The love month started with a full turn-over of the PSME Building to the current board. After so many years or probably decades, the PSME 2nd National Board Meeting was held again at the home of the Filipino Mechanical Engineers, the PSME Building at 19 Scout Bayoran st. in Quezon City. I am happy to inform you that the PSME Building is now back in the custody of the National Board and with some renovations and minor repairs, we will be utilizing our building as National Office and training center soon. 

We also had a meeting with DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña and discussed how DOST and PSME can work together to bring better service to our country in terms of science and technology and the Mechanical engineering profession. As a result, we are currently working on some partnership agreements with DOST for the common good of our nation, our members, and the Filipinos in general. 

We had cluster meetings with chapter presidents and discussed the plans and programs that will boost our services to our members. We visited a number of chapters for their induction ceremonies and also took the opportunity to listen to their needs. 

Serving PSME is voluntary. We are not paid for our service to the society. I appreciate how the members of the National Board, the committee and other volunteers shared their resources in terms of time, energy, and even financially. These are all for the love of the Mechanical Engineering Profession, and for the love of PSME. 

I encourage the members to join us and be part of this volunteerism. We need more servant leaders and volunteers to achieve the big tasks ahead of us. 

Be on board and help us keep this momentum going!

Dr. Jeffrey F. SingsonPresident

Engr. Loreto G. CatalanVP-Internal

Engr. Allan B. De VillaPublication Chairman

Engr. Melanie P. BanayosEngr. Alexander V. ListanaEngr. Antonio C. Tompar

Engr. Gregorio S. SeniningEngr. Vitaliano F. Mamawal III

Dr. Archie B. MaglayaPublication Committee Members

Isabel E. GileAssociate Editor

Ehlorra L. MangahasPublication Secretary

Contributing Chapters

LAS PINAS-MUNTINLUPA, MANILA (HOST), TAGUIG,

QBL (HOST), QUEZON, BATANGAS, POLOMOLOK,

TAGANITO CLAVER, ILIGAN BAY, UAE, QATAR,

SINGAPORE

EDITORIAL BOARD

A GLIMPSE OF THE PAST

PSME hosted the very succesful New ASEAN Engineers Conferment Ceremony on August 17, 2017.

Participation in the JSME Centennial Anniversary held in Tokyo, Japan.

PSME signed agreements with the JSME (Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers) & KSME (Korea Society of Mechanical Engineers)

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PRESIDENT’S MEETINGS

The Philippine Technological Council held its 2nd meeting at UP National Engineering Center on February 15, 2019 as part of its monthly meeting and was hosted by the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers.

PSME President Dr. Jeffrey F. Singson discussed the PSME PLATINUM 2022 agenda. He gladly shared that as a unified PSME, greater heights of achievements shall be realized.

Discussed in the PTC meeting was the Manila Water Foundation’s Engineering Excellence Award with the theme “Engineering for Social

Goods”. MWF representatives laid out the new mechanics for the award and asked for the cooperation of all the engineering organizations in the Philippines present in the meeting.

All engineering societies were asked to have at least one (1) nominee from their respective industries. The deadline for nominee submission is on June 28, 2019 where they will undergo verification processes and elegibility to proceed to the qualifying round.

In support of this, the PSME released a circular to all of members nationwide to participate in the nomination for the MWF EE Awards.

PTC DOST

PSME National headed by National President Doc Jeffrey Singson together with VP Internal Engr Loreto Catalan, VP External Engr Simeon Perez and DVP External Jonathan San Juan presented the PSME Platinum 2022 in a courtesy call with DOST Secretary Hon. Fortunato de la Peña on February 11, 2019.

Leadership Corner

by: Ransam S. Pirote, PME/DTM What is Leadership?

Leadership according to the dictionary is the action of leading a group of people or an organization. Susan Ward, a book author, defines Leadership as the art of motivating people or a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. It is the act of engaging the hearts and mind of ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results. According to Peter Drucker, a well known

management consultant, “The Challenge of Leadership is to get ordinary people to do extraordinary things.” Leadership is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation. The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) leadership accepts this challenge and is optimistic that ordinary members could contribute extraordinary actions to achieve the goals in line with the vision of PLATINUM 2022 where we aspire that PSME will become Powerful, Influential and Relevant to the needs of the community, country and the world.

Sheryl Sanberg, COO of Facebook said “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure the impact lasts in your absence’’. In 2002, together with other PSME-Saudi Arabia members and friends, we chartered the PSME-SA and friends

Toastmasters Club and had worked together to improve Leadership and Communication Skills of our members. Seventeen years after, this club continued to excel and created impact to the Professional life of our members and other Professionals in Saudi Arabia and Middle East .

PSME, in response to the need of members, created the Advance Leadership and Management Academy (ALMA) as a counterpart of Advance Training Center (ATC).

This committee will provide the training needs of members and non-members related to Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurship. Currently this committee is chaired by yours truly, with Engr. Carlito E. Alpay, Dr. Eduardo Malagapo, Engr. Jonathan San Juan and Engr. Felipe Lu as members.

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The PSME centennial chapter Taguig held its 2019 Induction of Officers at Shercon Resort and Ecology Park, Batangas on February 16-17, 2019. Taguig chapter’s newly elected officers, members, past presidents, and members of the PSME National BOD gathered for the intimate event.

Taguig chapter EVP Grace R. Fruto served as the Master of Ceremony, welcomed everyone and thanked the BOD for the support and attendance in their celebration.

Elected President Engr. Edwin

Villanueva expressed his gratitude for the support of his colleagues and members, especially the presence of the BOD to witness the chapter’s induction. He thanked IPP Engr. Randie Tanyag for his belief in his abilities to serve the Taguig chapter members.

National VP-Internal Engr. Loreto Catalan who represented National President Dr. Jeffrey F. Singson explained the PLATINUM 2022 agenda the PSME hopes to achieve during the Interim Board’s tenure and by 2022. He congratulated the elected officers and expressed the National’s support in whatever project and program they will undertake.

National VP-External Simeon P. Perez echoed the same thoughts and asked for support from the Taguig chapter to whatever projects the National will do and to be active participants in National’s plans and programs. He also noted that as an ME one must uphold the core values of the Society. He also advised them that as officers

they have an obligation to serve the best to their members.

After congratulating the officers, National Director for Training & Education Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion proceeded to remind them that they must work hard in harmony to achieve whatever plans they will come up to propel their members’ professional development. He advised them that they must strive harder to achieve a greater milestone as a chapter and to contribute to the success of the Society.

Taguig Chapter IPP Tanyag thanked his chapter for their full support during his tenure and he gave his blessings to President Villanueva. He shared that as president, he learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely which he wished the same would happen to everyone in their term.

Charging of Officers was done by National VPE Perez and Induction of Officers was officiated by National VPI Catalan. Sumptuous dinner was shared and fellowship over drinks ended the night.

TAGUIG CHAPTER CELEBRATES 2019

INDUCTION

The PSME Las Pinas-Muntinlupa Chapter held its 2019 Board of Directors and Officers induction and General Membership Meeting at Fluor Daniel Inc. Philippines, Polaris Corporate Center, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City on February 22, 2019.

Charging of Officers was done by VP-NCR Engr. Armando C. Emata and Induction of Officers was officiated by National VPI Loreto G. Catalan. BME Chairman Hon. Jesus

M. Redelosa served as the keynote speaker of the night. Also present in the induction was National Director Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion.

LPM Chapter President Engr. James Marc Publico in his acceptance message laid out the plans of the chapter under his tenure. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the National and Chapter members, contractors, and vendors to provide a win-win solution to current issues and projects. LPM chapter committed to provide more technical trainings to members and guests to further hone mechanical engineering skills and capabilities.

LPM chapter expressed their commitment to support the PSME Agenda, the PLATINUM 2022.

The event was successfully held through the help of the following sponsors: Hisense VRF, Fluor, Armacell, Herkings, Atlas Copco, ACRE, and Airmetric.

LAS PINAS-MUNTINLUPA CONDUCTS INDUCTION,

GMM made to at least lessen the burden of earning CPD points to renew a professional license.

Significant amendments in the new IRR is the decrease of CPD units to renew a professional’s license, noting that from 45 CPD units it went down to 15 CPD units every three (3) years.

Among the provisions to be observed during the transition period are: Filipino professionals working overseas are not covered by the CPD requirement, Newly licensed professionals shall be exempted from CPD requirements for their first renewal, CPD councils shall reduce the required CPD units to a minimum which shall not be more than 15 CPD units, all seminars attended by licensed professionals should be recognized as CPD units and shall be accepted as valid for the renewal of their licenses. Professionals who renewed their PRC ID’s by signing an Undertaking shall only comply with the required 15 CPD units pursuant to the Resolution.

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To achieve more success in 2019, plans and programs must be laid-out properly and with that in mind, the Manila (Host) Chapter held its Planning Session at Shercon Ecology Park & Resort in Batangas on January 19-20, 2019.

A perfect place to brainstorm the MHC 2019 plans and programs, the Planning Session was attended by 11 Board Directors, 2 MHC Past Presidents, an MHC Adviser and 1 active member.

The meeting proper started at 3:22PM. The new Board Member Engr. Adrian Arthur Jonas Macam and active member Engr. Benedicto

S. Buenaventura. Work committees were identified and respective chairs were assigned prior to the main agenda.

Activities such as Sports, Technical seminars & CPD, Medical Mission, Outreach Programs, Alliance with Academe, Local Government and Industry will still be the focus of the Chapter. As agreed upon, activities will be managed by the committee chairmen.

In support to the PSME, the chapter will send representatives to the Regional Conferences such as the Luzon RC (May 9-11) which is open for all BODs who want to participate, Mindanao RC (April 24-26) for which nominated attendees were Engr. Ricardo P. Quijano, Engr. Igmedio F. Isla, Jr., and Engr. Rizalito M. Velesrubio, Visayas RC (July 11-13) with nominated attendees were Engr. Ricardo P. Quijano, Engr. Sublime O. Carvajal, and Engr. Estanislao R. Guillermo.

To assist its members in maintaining their Continuing Professional Development, the chapter plans to deliver the following trainings and seminars: PME Write-shop, latest Trends on HVAC Design, Mechanical Auxiliary Equipment, Fire Protection, COSH and other Safety standards.

MHC also aims to maintain needed services to its members. MHC’s 43rd Anniversary and GMM will be celebrated and conducted on August 17, 2019 while the Induction of the 2020 BOD and Christmas Party will be held on December 14, 2019. Both occasions will serve as a venue for members to voice out their concerns and recommendations in strengthening the chapter.

The meeting was concluded at 8:17 PM and dinner was served. The regular fellowship followed with singers led by Dr. Archie Maglaya leading the pack.

MANILA (HOST) CHAPTER CONDUCTS

PLANNING SESSION

TAGUIG CHAPTER CONDUCTS PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

PSME Taguig Chapter President Engr. Edwin Villanueva shared his expertise in Property Management to 5th year ME students of PUP Taguig.

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This is the 2nd Cluster conference held this year by the PSME cluster chapters and with the unwavering support from the PSME National. The 2-day technical seminars were jampacked with technical topics that surely benefitted all the attendees.

Topics discussed in the first day were Industry 4.0 Certification by Engr. Eric Jude Soliman, Industry 4.0 FAB LAB by Rhessan Jan R. Mamoransing, Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) by Prof. Edmund V. De Guzman, HVAC 1: Air Distribution by Engr. Edgardo Florindo, Clean Agent Fire Suppression System by Engr. Rodel G. Pantaleon, Automatic Fire Suppression System Design by Engr. Nardito M. Cornelio Jr., HFC Refrigeration Phase Down per Kigali Agreement by Engr. Cesar Luis dL. Lim, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by Engr. Bernabe Tan Salazar Jr. , while on the second day were Boiler and Pressure Vessel by Engr. Simon P. Turno III, Fire Protection in Warehouse Facilities by Engr. Alexander V. Listana, and Biomass Advance Application by Engr. Edwin Delgado.

In the evening of the 1st day was the Cluster Induction of Officers & Board of Directors and Fellowship. Before the official program started, the Office Bearer’s Course was conducted by PSME VP-External Engr. Simeon P. Perez. This is a crash course for all officers to help them handle their positions and their respective chapters very well.

Guests and VIPs were welcomed by Engr. Christian L. Ang, VP-Technical of Quezon Province chapter, who thanked everyone for their attendance and participation in the seminars. Engr. Oscar D. Villaverde, VP-External of Quezon Province chapter, acknowledged the officers and guests and did the roll call of the CALABARZON chapters.

Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion, PSME National Director for Training & Education and CALABARZON United

Cluster Chairman, together with Engr. Nelson Humarang, imparted the history of PSME-CALABARZON and how the united PSME made a great implication for the CALABARZON cluster and for the Society as a whole. They congratulated the old and new members and reminded them to always uphold the PSME goals and vision, especially the solidarity of the Society.

PSME National President Dr. Jeffrey F. Singson congratulated the CALABARZON Cluster chapter for a very successful technical conference. He also discussed the PLATINUM 2022 agenda where he asked for the continuous support of everyone for the success of PSME and its laid-out agenda.

A special number was presented by a group of SLSU PSME Junior Unit who danced gracefully a folk dance wearing a traditional Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog. This revved up the guests and further energized the atmosphere.

Continuing with the messages, Hon. Lorenzo P. Larion, BME Member delivered his message where he echoed the same thoughts. He also commended the CALABARZON cluster for their peaceful unity. He congratulated the newly elected officers and advised the board of directors to always give their best to serve their respective members.

BME Chairman Hon. Jesus M. Redelosa also congratulated everyone for the successful technical seminars. He encouraged every PSME member to always support and attend such conferences to ensure they are updated in every trend in the ME discipline. He expressed his unwavering support to all Filipino MEs in their professional endeavors and to the PSME. He encouraged the young MEs to take up further professional development such as applying as a PME and keeping up with the dynamic industry trends.

After a sumptuous dinner served, the program continued with the

cluster induction. Presentation of the 2019 CALABARZON Chapter Officers & BODs followed: Batangas, Batangas East, Western Batangas, Cavite, Central Laguna, Makban, QBL, Quezon Province and Rizal-Antipolo.

Charging of Officers was done by VP-Luzon Engr. Jesus F. Patiag and induction of officers by Dr. Jeffrey F. Singson. This was followed by the symbolic turnover and acceptance speeches of the newly elected presidents. Awarding of Special Recognitions was led by Engr. Simeon P. Perez. Closing remarks was delivered by the Committee Chair Engr. Jane Rose Caja who thanked the CALABARZON for their support to the 1st ever conference of the cluster. She wished the next host of the same support and success. The rest of the night was spent with the raffle draws and fellowship.

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The PSME Batangas Chapter held its 12th Golf Tournament on February 23, 2019 at Fernando Air Base Golf Course, Lipa City.

This activity is part of the chapter’s effort to gather golf enthusiasts, technical product sponsors, and friends to spend time together during the event. Participation to this event is also an avenue to exchange ideas, promote camaraderie thru exercise, and social gathering. This also gives the Chapter revenue to support its continuing scholarship program for deserving Mechanical Engineering students.

The event was participated by 91 players, 1 Principal, 5 Secondary & 23 Hole Sponsors, & 4 Donors. Awarding of raffle prizes & tournament winners was announced later in the afternoon followed by a modest fellowship.

The tournament was an enormous success and the chapter is very grateful to the organizers namely Engr. Sandy Uson, IPP Rex Velasco, PP Dens Andino, PP Simeon Perez, PP Quintin Evangelista, Engr. Simon Turno III, Engr. Charlie Robles, Engr. Rodrigo Castillo, Engr. Joel Girado and PSME BODs who were very dedicated in finding sponsors. Acknowledgement and gratitude were conveyed to golf tournament’s sponsors, donors, players and to the Fernando Air Base Golf Club for the use of the Golf Course. Members of Batangas City – JPSME helped in the registration.

Next year’s tournament will be announced before the year ends. The chapter will again knock on the portal of their patrons’ generosity to support this event as this will sustain Batangas Chapter’s scholarship program in helping unfortunate mechanical engineering students attain their dreams.

BATANGAS CHAPTER HOLDS 12TH PSME GOLF

TOURNAMENT

On February 23, 2019, PSME QBL Host Chapter organized the monthly Bowling Fellowship at The Mills Country Club, Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna. The bowling Fellowship was attended by Past Presidents, Officers, BOD, members and their families. The event was not a competition but just a fun play with fellow QBL Engineers to strengthen camaraderie among them.

PSME QBL HOST CHAPTER ORGANIZES

BOWLING FELLOWSHIP

To show its support to the Laguna University’s Foundation Day, the PSME QBL Host Chapter together with its Junior Unit sponsored and participated in the Fun Run held on February 14, 2019. The Fun Run was held in the Laguna University, Laguna Sports Complex Compound, Sta. Cruz, Laguna from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This event was aimed to build camaraderie among the Junior Unit and QBL officers and members.

PSME QBL HOST CHAPTER, JUNIOR UNIT

ORGANIZES FUN-RUN

On February 7, 2019, PSME QBL Host Chapter requested Director Guido R. Recio of Department of Labor and Employment Laguna Provincial Office and requesting to provide a seminar to its Officers, members and BOD. The request was granted including the free venue in DOLE Regional Office.

On February 19, 2019, QBL Host Chapter officers, BOD and members attended the seminar entitled “Awareness on Republic Act 11058 and DOLE Department Order No. 198-18” held at DOLE 4A Regional Office, WODP Room, 4th Floor, Adenson Bldg. National Road, Parian, Calamba City.

The said seminar aimed to update the participants on the IRR and to know the gaps of their respective company to be compliant with RA 11058. The Republic Act No. 11058 - An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations thereof. The OSH Law was implemented on January 15, 2019.

PSME QBL Host Chapter was very thankful to Director Guido R. Recio, Director II of DOLE Laguna Provincial Office being the host of the seminar and Engr. Marc Brian Torres, DOLE Senior Inspector and Member of QBL Chapter as Speaker. Certificates and Letters of Appreciation were awarded to both of them.

QBL HOST CHAPTER CONDUCTS RA 11058

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In its utmost desire to serve its members, the Iligan Bay Chapter held a PME Orientation at PILMICO Foods Corporation board room on February 5, 2019.

This was attended by fourteen (14) Registered Mechanical Engineering hailed from different companies in Iligan Bay. Engr. Juanito Duron served as the speaker for the PME aspirants.

The PME orientation was intended to serve ME members who want to elevate their professional status.

PSME-ILIGAN BAY CHAPTER

CONDUCTS PME ORIENTATION

PSME unification has trickled down to its chapters. This is clearly evident in the active cooperation of the Iligan Bay Chapter and Iligan City Chapter to unite. The Iligan Bay Chapter meeting that was initially planned to discuss family day as one of the chapter’s projects, surprisingly turned into a glorious moment when Iligan City Chapter’s officers accepted the latter’s invitation for the initial unification talks.

Discussed was the plan to merge spearheaded by the Presidents of the two chapters which were gladly cheered on by their respective board of directors and officers. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) shall be signed during the 1st General Membership Meeting of the Iligan Bay Chapter in May 2019.

ILIGAN BAY CHAPTER, ILIGAN CITY CHAPTER INITIAL UNIFICATION

TALKS

As an active participant in civic activities, the PSME Negros Del Norte Chapter together with Philippine Red Cross – Bacolod Chapter conducted a Blood Letting activity held at Millsite Covered Court, VMC Compound, Victorias City, Negros Occidental on February 23, 2019.

The Blood Letting Activity was done through the effort of the

NEGROS DEL NORTE CHAPTER CONDUCTS

BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITY

Aside from professional development, the PSME-Iligan Bay also knows how to balance life with enough play to revitalize their membership connection. In its goal to further improve camaraderie among its members, a bowling tournament was held on February 16, 2019.

The bowling tournament was actively participated by the chapter

PSME-ILIGAN BAY ORGANIZES BOWLING

TOURNAMENT

Safety Department and Emergency Response Team, wherein chapter members and selected factory workers volunteered to donate blood for those in need. This project is another accomplishment of the Negros Del Norte chapter in its goal to be more proactive in social services.

members where four (4) teams competed against each other. Everybody was very energetic during the bowling session while doing side conversations discussing engineering topics and what had transpired on their everyday lives.

Iligan Bay Chapter plans to do this sport activity every quarter not only for health reasons but especially for the betterment of the relationship among members.

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Join our team by sending your updated resume at:

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The PSME Polomolok Chapter participated in the Dolefil Treebute Mangrove Planting Activity at Dole Calumpang Plant, Brgy. Calumpang, General Santos City on February 3, 2019.

Dolefil Polomolok spearheaded this mangrove planting activity with the collaboration and participation of Dolefil Kaugnay, Industrial Relations department, General Santos CENRO, PSME Polomolok Chapter, and many other organizations with the sponsor Dolefil division, Technical, and Engineering division.

The clean and green movement included coastal clean-up, mangrove planting and bagging and planting of mangrove seedlings at the mangrove nursery.

Mangrove trees have significant ecological functions such as natural habitat for endangered species and marine water quality maintained from silt erosion. Mangroves also provide food and serve as nesting and nursery area for aquatic species.

According to Engr. Wilson A. Peria, PEE, manager of Plant Utilities Department of Dolefil Polomolok, who also leads the mangrove planting activity, said that this activity started ten years ago hence his dedication to continuing this legacy.

PSME Polomolok Chapter continues to look forward in partaking in activities like this that will ensure the conservation of mother earth for the next generations to come.

PSME-POLOMOLOK PARTICIPATES IN TREE PLANTING

ACTIVITY

As a way of giving back to the community, the PSME-Taganito Claver Chapter conducted feeding program in Tayawod Elementary School on December 11, 2018 with schoolchildren as beneficiaries. They also distributed school supplies to the students to help on their educational needs. Though started as small project, TCC wanted to make this project a tradition for the chapter.

On December 14, 2018 they held their 3rd General Membership Meeting and on January 2019 they held their board meetings where they laid-out plans for the TCC to achieve in 2019 in line with the PLATINUM 2022.

PSME-TAGANITO CLAVER CONDUCTS FEEDING PROGRAM

Chapter Presidents from all over Mindanao gathered for the 1st Mindanao Chapter Presidents Meeting held at ATC Davao on February 23, 2019 with National Pres Dr. Jeffrey Singson, National VP for Mindanao Engr. Jaydrick Yap, and National Auditor Engr. Ransam Pirote. Agenda included 8th MRC, Clustering of Chapters, ATC and CPD Seminars, and other updates from the national affairs.

1ST MINDANAO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS’

MEETING

On February 22, 2019, the 13th JPSME SOCCSKSARGEN Regional Convention was held with National Pres Dr. Jeffrey Singson as the Keynote Speaker; National EVP Engr. Jeremy Aguinea talked about New Technology in Manufacturing; and National Auditor Ransam Pirote talked about Effective Leadership.

13TH JPSME SOCCSKSARGEN

REGIONAL CONVENTION

As part of the PSME Singapore chapter’s Corporate Social Responsibility, a Blood Donation Activity thru the leadership of its President Engr. Claus Arriola and Engr. Danny Urian, was conducted at the Health Sciences Authority Singapore on January 27, 2019.

Through H.S.A that provides National Blood Service, Singapore Chapter joined the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Organization to help provide additional blood supply to patients who need blood transfusion. The prescreening is very strict and there were 5 donors approved from PSME SG members.

PSME SINGAPORE CHAPTER HOLDS BLOOD-LETTING

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PSME-Qatar held its 4th General Membership Meeting and Induction of 2019 Board of Directors & Officers on December 7, 2018. Outgoing officers transferred leadership to the 2019 BOD in the ceremonial turnover. The general membership expressed their support to the new set of BOD with goals of achieving new milestones through efficient plans and programs.

On January 5, 2019 Qatar chapter held a kick-off meeting for the SPLE Master Plumber Examination. This is to show support to its members for their individual

PSME-QATAR INDUCTION, 2019 Q1

ACTIVITIES

On January 5, 2019 Qatar chapter held a kick-off meeting for the SPLE Master Plumber Examination. This is to show support to its members for their individual professional and skills development.

On January 25, 2019 Qatar Chapter organized a Career Simulation Workshop Seminar for K-12 students held at Philippine School of Doha. This aimed to revitalize the career path of K-12 students and to efficiently utilize their gained knowledge and skills from the academe into the industry.

In line with the goals of consistent professional development among its members, PSME-UAE Chapter through the PSME-UAE Academy conducted technical seminars that tackled latest trends on HVAC design.

In line with the chapter’s theme this year “Building Effective Leadership to Unified Filipino Mechanical Engineers Through Sustainable Professional Development” the Chapter focused its goal to give extensive trainings in different fields in order to assist their members who are aspiring for their professional advancement as PME, ACPE, AER and APEC Engineers.

The seminar was held at Middle East Learning Center in Oud Metha Dubai UAE, considered as the learning hub of the chapter, on February 8 and 22.

The Technical Training For Hvac System Duct Design was presented by Engr. Arnel E Caburnay, one of the active and promising members of the chapter. The course aimed to help the members and participants of the society to familiarize and understand the basic methods and procedures needed to design HVAC Air Distribution Systems. This was attended by 50 chapter members who mainly composed of the PME and ACPE aspirants.

Another seminar was the HVAC System Strategy for Residential Building (Mid – High Rise) Projects with focus on Major Energy Saving discussed by Engr. Lawrence R. Yu, and attended by 30 members. The seminar is about the rising climate change issues, increase in energy utility bills and degradation & rapid consumption of natural resources.

Dubai government and the Philippine government introduced

Green Building Regulations for all new developments which were adopted from international agencies like LEED (US), BREEAM (UK), Green Star (Australia) and etc.

The UAE chapter will be conducting its 3rd and 4th series of technical seminars in March and April expected to be fully-booked with courses on Leadership Training and Guide to International Certifications.

PSME-UAE CONDUCTS TECHNICAL SEMINARS

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KNOW YOUR BOARD

Eduardo E. Fornes 2019 Interim National

Director for CPM Affairs

Very few people are born with a silver spoon but through sheer grit despite life’s challenges and hardships, a man deserves his own silver spoon through diligence.

Enter Engr. Eduardo E. Fornes, 2019 PSME Interim National Director for CPM Affairs and the current general manager of EEF Enterprises, who proved that challenges have no place in a man with his game face on and an armor of determination.

In 1982, the young Eduardo Fornes took a course on Automotive Mechanic in Northern Mindanao School of Arts and Trade (NMSAT). In 1988, he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Visayas and passed the board exam in 1989. Engr. Fornes became a Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) in 2010.

Aside from being the General Manager of EEF Enterprises that specializes in waterproofing, various

mechanical works like design and installation of air-conditioners, fans and blowers, fire protection, wastewater treatment plant and other water management for almost 10 years, he is also a PME and consultant of other companies.

A very passionate person, he quipped that the source of his motivation are his family and the PSME. He also shared that he achieves a sense of accomplishment when he shares and partakes his knowledge to fellow engineers.

While Engr. Fornes is very proud of his life achievements, he never forgets that he started from the bottom and strove to reach his goals.

When he initially joined the PSME, he noted that he truly enjoyed being a member. But he realized true fulfillment when he became an officer to serve the Society.

He emphasized that “when I became an officer I’m always inspired to learn and dare enough to translate new ideas into concrete projects.”

As the 2019 Interim National Director for CPM Affairs, what are your plans and goals for the future of the PSME?

“I would organize the CPMs and give them orientation on what to do and give them enough knowledge thru seminars and put up a review center for them.”

What life advice, that you live by yourself, can you give to your junior ME colleagues?

“Just continue the growth and development of their dreams and always keep their mind open to new technologies.”

The PSME Singapore Chapter organized a 3x3 basketball league at Queensway Secondary School on February 17, 2019 participated by its members. Headed by President Engr. Claus Arriola and the Sports Committee composed of Engr. Francis Muñoz, Engr. Apherine Joie, and Engr. Joana Salcedo, the basketball tournament was aimed to improve the chapter’s camaraderie among the members and build a basketball team to represent PSME-SG for the inter-professionals group league.

The following emerged victorious in the one-day league, champion is the Team Letran composed of Engr. August Hernandez, Engr. Eliseo Reyes, Engr. Rommel Carisma and Engr. Dan August Guillermo, 1st Runner-up is the Team MS ENGG composed of Engr. Rolando Superio, Engr. Micheal Carisma, Engr. Jun Nava, and Engr. Carlos Magalona, 2nd Runner-up is the Team MIT with Engr. Mario “Jhay” Ulatan, Engr. Noel Rowee Adriano, Engr. Marlito Viray, Engr. Dennis Soriano, and Engr. Peter Dato (Playing Coach). Proclaimed Most Valuable Player (MVP) was Engr. Eliseo Reyes of Team Letran and the 3 Point Shooter was Engr. Jhay Ulatan of Team MIT.

SINGAPORE CHAPTER ORGANIZES 3X3

BASKETBALL LEAGUE

The Singapore Chapter in its goal to provide timely knowledge, industry trends, and professional development to its members held a technical seminar at 231 Mountbatten Road, Block D, Singapore on February 23, 2019. The seminar offered topics such as the (ACMV) Air-Condition Mechanical Ventilation Design in Cleanroom by Chapter IPP Engr. Donny Matthew Gabriel and Smoke Management Design by Engr. Claus M. Arriola,

Singapore Chapter President.

This seminar aimed to provide continuous education and updates on governing standards internationally and locally (Singapore) to fellow Mechanical Engineers. CPD points were applied for the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Board for approval to be credited as points for license renewal.

PSME-SINGAPORE CONDUCTS TECHNICAL SEMINARS