List of ice plants in the phil

VELASQUEZ ICE PLANT

ICE PLANT
PULO Cabuyao Laguna

SEIKO ICE PLANT, INC.

ICE PLANT
NORTH BAY BOULEVARD SOUTH, NAVOTAS CITY METRO MANILA
Tel : -

Rodolfo H. Manalo Ice Plant & Cold Storage

Ice Plant
Bolbok Batangas City Batangas
Tel : (043) 300-4952

Santiago Ice Plant

Ice
Hebron Baliuag Bulacan
Tel : (044) 673-2773

Alpine Ice Plant

Ice
G Ouano Mandaue Cebu
Tel : (032) 5050056

Talisay Ice Plant

Ice
Lawa-an Talisay Cebu
Tel : (032) 2723238
History of ice plant in the Philippines

Reminiscing The Insular Ice Plant

Posted on April 25, 2010 by The Urban Roamer
At this time when we in the metropolis are suffering from the effects of El Nio and temperatures reaching as
to as high as almost 37 degrees Celsius, this urban roamer cannot help but look back at a time when there was
such a thing as a literally cool spot in Manila where perhaps we can take refuge from all the heat. Im referring
to none other than the Insular Ice Plant.

the Insular Ice Plant (courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila)

Back in the days when refrigerators either were non-existent or not widely used yet, the Insular Ice Plant was
one of the first buildings built by the Americans to keep the steak and beer fresh and cold. Designed by
Edgar Bourne, it was a well-built building and it had a towering smokestack that was a landmark of sorts of
Manila for many years, just near the southern end of the Puente de Colgante, then eventually the Quezon
Bridge, right across the PostOffice Building, Jones Bridge, and the Metropolitan Theater.

It is said that the plants blows off a whistle every hour, in the same way the Manila City Hall clock tower
sounds off every top of the hour. Its whistle was a part of the everyday life of the people who have lived and
worked in Manila, especially in the downtown area which was close to the ice plant. In fact, many look
forward to the whistle of the plant at 4 PM so they can hurry finishing their work so they can go home.
the Insular Ice Plant still standing after World War II

Remarkably, the Insular Ice Plant survived the destruction brought by World War II to the city and even
its fall into disuse. Unfortunately it was not able to survive the demands of rapid urbanization when it had to be
torn down by the early 1980s to give way to the construction of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 in the area.

Nowadays, apart from the posts of the overhead LRT Line 1, the old site of the Insular Ice Plant has given way
to a ferry terminal of the revitalized Pasig River ferry service and soon, a terminal for south-bound buses or
other public vehicles.
Looking back, while the demands of mass transit could not be ignored even at that time, one has to wonder if
there was no way to have saved this building for its legacy and a tribute as well to pre-war American
architecture in the country.

Perhaps there might have been a way to utilize it into something else, like an winter or ice-themed museum or
park which can help somehow alleviate the heat wave woes we are experiencing.
We can only dream of those things that might have been.

thanks to Old Philippines blog, Preserve Philippine Heritage.

Things need to be considered

Planning the requirements

This section outlines some of the points to be considered when planning for the installation of an ice-
making facility. Further information can be found in specialized publications available from many different
sources, including FAO papers and publications. Some of these are listed in the bibliography.

Prior to actually purchasing any ice-making equipment, it is necessary to assess the actual requirements.
This will help prevent the costly mistake of purchasing an inappropriately sized unit. Purchase and
installation of an undersized unit may necessitate purchase of more equipment or replacement to
upgrade the system in the future. Undersized units may also require more maintenance and repairs,
because the system has to operate more or less continuously. An oversized system, while initially costing
more to purchase, is probably the better option in the long run. However, if a system is too oversized, it
could cost more to operate than is economically feasible.
There are a number of basic facts and considerations to be kept in mind when planning for the installation
of ice-making facilities. Some of these are listed below:

the probable demand for ice (consumers);

the ability of consumers to pay a fair price for ice;
the availability of a clean uncontaminated water supply;
air and feed water temperatures;
the reliability of the electrical power supply;
a convenient site for the installation of the plant;
qualified personnel to maintain and operate the equipment;
spare parts and service availability in the country;
willing investor(s) to finance the costs of purchase and maintenance of the plant.

Initially, a thorough study of likely demand will need to be made, not only from the fishery itself, but also
for possible domestic use for chilling other foods and drinks, for instance. It has been the authors
experience that when an ice plant is opened, where previously none existed, there is an immediate
increase in demand for domestic use and from shoreside businesses. This can sometimes lead to
shortages for fishermen, post-harvest marketing facilities and traders who are dependent on steady
supplies of ice for their operations. Also, in many situations, an allowance will be necessary for passing
trade from fishermen from outside the immediate area who, when they find ice available, will take the
opportunity to buy.