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The Distiller 2017 Sept A4 Rev1
The Distiller 2017 Sept A4 Rev1
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or the upcoming Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineer‘s 79 th Annual
National Convention, the Official Convention Website was released by
the host chapter, PIChE Laguna. Early Bird registration is now open for
Professionals as well as Students at a discounted price. The biggest gathering
of Filipino Chemical Engineers from the industry, academe, government and
business themed ――Expanding Chemical Engineering Competencies for
National Development‖ will be held on February 21-24, 2018 at The Bellevue
Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The event, headed by Engr Mamerto A. Irasga as the Convention
Chairman, is geared ―to provide excellent research and presentations from
experts in various fields such as Emerging Technologies, Technopreneurship
and Innovation, Research and Development, Energy and Water Security,
Environment and Climate Change Adaptation, Chemical Engineering Education
and Engineering Practice.‖ These presentations will incur corresponding
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units to participants which is now
required in renewing professional licenses. Furthermore, camaraderie and
friendship building activities will be included in the gathering thru social
functions.
―While we aim to be globally competitive professionals, we must also
not forget that we have a primary responsibility to contribute to advancing
our nation and solving problems which impact our countrymen and the future
generation of Filipinos,‖ declares Engr. Maricris C. Vines, President of PIChE
Laguna and National Director for Luzon.
On July 21, 2016, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, chair of the Senate INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
committee on civil service, government reorganization and professional
regulation, authored and lapsed into law the Republic Act 10912, also known
as the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016. This act, CHAPTER UPDATES
which came into effect starting July this year, requires professionals to earn MME 2
CPD units for renewal of their Professional Identification Card every three Batangas 2
years. MMAC 3
Bataan 3,5
Guidelines on the implementation of the said law were issued by the Cebu 4
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC); however, an online petition to Laguna 5
review the requirements specified by the law for license renewal was Baguio-Benguet 6
launched. PRC then emphasized that it will exercise maximum flexibility on CAMANAVA 6
license renewal to make it more accessible and affordable to Filipino Cavite 9
professionals, but not exemption.
With regards to the concerns on CPD providers inaccessibility, PRC has PRC’s Outstanding
Chemical Engineer 8
waived registration and accreditation fees of those that would apply as CPD
providers such as government agencies, state universities and colleges and FPIChE Section 10
government-owned and controlled corporations, but in return of providing
free training and seminars to their employees. PRC also allowed professionals Upcoming Events 11
in remote areas and overseas to obtain CPD units through online courses,
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PIChE News
PIChE Metro Manila East Rises as a Revitalized
Chapter, Held Symposium and General Assembly
by Maricel Bongares and Erwin Fernandez
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PIChE News
PIChE MMAC Conducts
Seminar-Workshop for PIChE Bataan Chapter
nd
High School Teachers 2 ChEmposium Heldby Leo Ryuji D. Kusuhara
by Norman Giovanni M. Guevarra
Batangas High School Teachers with the PIChE MMAC Officers. (Continued on page 4)
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PIChE News
CPD Law Now in PIChE Bataan Stronger PIChE
Effect (Continued from page 1)
Chapter 2nd Cebu
trainings and seminars.
ChEmposium... by Jesselito Baring
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PIChE News
PIChE Laguna Chapter Holds
3rd Southern Luzon Symposium
by Michael Vincent O. Laurio
An overwhelming attendance of 141 chemical engineering professionals coming from Laguna, Cavite,
Batangas, Quezon and Metro Manila was witnessed during the 3 rd Southern Luzon Symposium last July 29, 2017, held
at the Malayan Colleges Laguna, Cabuyao City, Laguna. The members of the Board of Directors of PICHE Laguna
Chapter headed by its President, Engr. Maricris C. Vines were the hosts of the event, assisted by Malayan Colleges
Laguna (MCL) Association of Chemical Engineering Students (ACES).
Notable speakers were presented topics that are in line with the theme, ―Moving Towards Sustainability.‖
Engr. Nelia G. Granadillos, Chief of Environmental Control Division, Occupational Safety and Health Center of the
Department of Labor and Employment, shared comprehensive information on the conceptual and regulatory
framework of the globally harmonized system (GHS) of chemicals. Along with this, she highlighted the importance of
the system in risk and hazard reduction in the industries. In the second session, Engr. Bonivie Coleen M. Meer, Acting
Head of the AB Nutribev Plant-Process Department, Asia-Brewery, Inc., provided an interesting discussion on the
science behind soymilk processing and its competitiveness as a new product in the country and abroad. Dr.
Flocerfida L. Amaya, Consultant for Environmental Management at the Laguna International Industrial Park (LIIP), on
the other hand shared her study on life cycle analysis of water reuse and its positive application on industrial parks in
the Philippines. (Continued on page 7)
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PIChE News
4TH Northern Luzon Symposium:
Chemical Engineers Embracing the Global Community
by Maria Lourdes G. Pitargue
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PIChE News
PIChE Laguna 4TH Northern Come on,
Chapter Holds Luzon CAMANAVA!
3rd … Symposium... (Continued from page 6)
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professional mastery of its members
to benefit the society unearths
Another important highlight through its directed trainings. Among
of the symposium was on the its seminars include Into the Verge:
discussion of the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 and Advanced
Continuing Professional Development Filtration Processes, which were
Law on the chemical engineering always blockbuster hits to engineers,
profession. Engr. Maricris C. Vines with attendance always on full
discussed the important operational house. PIChE – CaMaNaVa also
guidelines which was then followed provided a venue to assist its
by an open forum to solicit insights members in adapting to the current
and suggestions from the trends of the profession via
participants in addressing various discussions about the Chemical
concerns on the recently Engineering Law and Continuous
implemented law. Accordingly, Professional Development Law on its
these insights are valuable in General Assemblies. This includes
developing a more encompassing set initiatives to develop a CPD tracking
of operational guidelines. system and to assist its members in
Apart from technical renewing their licenses. The officers
sessions, awards and raffle prizes also started its community
were also given during the event. involvement through coordination
Lastly, a group photo session was with the Caloocan Mayor last
also conducted at the end of the University of Luzon and Mariano September 1, 2016. This aims to pave
symposium. Marcos State University were way for the community services to be
enjoyed by the participants. offered later by the chapter.
PICHE Laguna Chapter is one
of the active and outstanding On the second day, PIChE – CaMaNaVa‘s vigor
chapters of the Philippine Institute discussions from another set of never rests because just recently,
of Chemical Engineers. The chapter commendable resource persons Engr. Perlado fixated a goal to reach
will also host the upcoming 79th were presented. Engr. Leslie Ann millennial Chemical Engineers, who
PICHE National Convention which B. Ancheta challenged the will bring fresh ideas to the
will be held at The Bellevue Manila participants in creating a organization through their audacity.
from February 21 – 24, 2018. community of globally competitive At present, the set of officers have
and diversified chemical engineer; six young engineers holding key
Engr. Reynaldo L. Esguera brought
PIChE BC to light the environmental risk
positions and serving as junior
trainees. The varied age of the
General assessment; Engr. Hazel Ann K.
Madegyem discussed the overview
members do not hinder them from
establishing strong camaraderie.
Assembly... on the process of manufacturing
cement and the cement standards
They still find time to connect with
each other through events like
(Continued from page 5) in the Philippines; and Engr. General Assemblies. Moving forward,
Maricris C. Vines highlighted the the chapter still hopes to increase
Elected are the following Continuing Professional membership to increase capability in
officers: Mariel Ocampo (President), Development (CPD) Act of 2016 bidding for the 2019 PIChE National
Dennis Pagud (Vice President), (RA 10912). Convention, and ultimately be
Russel Pinlac (Secretary), Ralph The participants were also recognized as an Outstanding PIChE
Edrean Omadto (Treasurer), Jose welcomed by the Baguio City chapter.
Niel Murguia (Auditor), Mark Ryan de District Representative Hon. Mark PIChE – CaMaNaVa‘s humble
Jesus (PRO), Frances Garela (EIC-The Go and the Baguio City Mayor‘s beginnings is a proof of how far the
Chain) as well as the following secretary Mr. Rafael Tallocoy. organization will go. It may be young,
committee heads: Josephine Alma Moeover, the symposium was but its potential is limitless owed to
Pablo (Membership), Kenneth graced by the presence of Hon. the unending passion of its family
Gonzales (Education), Kristine Del Cyd Aguillera, member of the and overwhelming support from its
Rosario (Socio-Civic Affairs), and Philippine Regulatory Board for friends. Indeed, PIChE – CaMaNaVa
Nico Paulo Ozaeta (Ways and Chemical Engineering; she gave will drive to infinity and beyond.
Means). insights and inspirational talk
about Professional Regulation Gear up, PIChE. Come
The new officers took oath
under FPIChE and PIChE-BC Adviser, Commission and the chemical on, CAMANAVA!
Engr Nathaniel Orillos. engineering profession.
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Feature
PIChE MMAC Officer garners Achievements from
Renowned Awarding Bodies
by Norman Giovanni M. Guevarra
The Outstanding
Professional of the
Year (OPY) trophy.
2017 PRC Outstanding Chemical Engineer Dr. Nathaniel Dugos with the Dr. Nathaniel Dugos receiving the Outstanding Chemical Engineer
PIChE headed by its National President- Engr. Jonathan Aquino. award from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last June 23,
2017 at the Manila Hotel.
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Feature
PIChE Cavite Braves New Waters
by Harvy M. Fabalena
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind board-passers, and social media.
me, one day I‘ll know, how far I‘ll go…
The impact of social media as a channel for
awareness and communication cannot be undermined.
Since its creation in 2015, the official facebook page of
PIChE-Cavite has grown to 53 members with 17 pending
applications as of August 15. These applications, for
control purposes, will only be officially recognized upon
the submission and validation of membership
requirements. The next step, and likely the more
challenging one, is the follow-through.
To this end, PIChE-Cavite revived its meet-up
sessions it started in 2012. The two informal sessions
thus far, held over lunch last April 29 and July 22, was
intended for recently added members and those who
haven‘t regularly attended chapter activities. Both
meetings were very fruitful and fun; The 2nd session
also had a special ―meet and greet‖ with the National
Cavite Chapter‘s journey through the next
Board of Directors.
decade takes inspiration from Disney‘s ―Moana‖, about a
Polynesian girl coming to terms with who she is and These sessions serve to introduce (or re-
pursuing her goal in spite of uncertainty and challenges. introduce) the chapter and get these members on-board
That being said, PIChE-Cavite continues to maximize the with the latest news and updates in PIChE and the
headwind and momentum from the past years and chemical engineering world. That way, they can be
navigate toward the PIChE 2020 vision. It is only fitting more engaged during the General Assembly and
that the chapter‘s poster depicted the shape of the hopefully they will be more involved in all chapter
province as a sail that propels the organization from endeavors. So back to ―Moana‖. How far will PIChE-
milestone to milestone. During the National Convention Cavite go? As long the members stay committed and
in Cagayan de Oro, PIChE-Cavite work together toward the goals of
showcased three major PIChE and the chapter, then
accomplishments: opportunities for growth will only be as
vast as the ocean. Only time, and a
Engr. Jonathan Aquino, former collective fervor, will decide how far
PIChE-Cavite President and one the chapter can go.
of the pioneers was sworn in as
the new National President.
Meanwhile, Engr. Edmon
Amoroso became the newest
director for Luzon;
The Chapter fielded in one of its
biggest contingents in a
convention outside of Metro
Manila; and
The ―Bongga!‖ fellowship night
presentation, the 3rd by the
chapter, won 3rd place.
But prior to the National
Convention, the Chapter also held
its 1st General Assembly in SMY Asia,
Imus, Cavite. This had Engr. Cris
Vines as special guest speaker to
share the latest on the Continuing
Professional Development program.
New members were also introduced
and inducted into the group.
Speaking of new members,
for the first 7 months of 2017 alone, PIChE-Cavite
experience its fastest surge in membership. 23 new
members have been incorporated into the roster,
catapulting the chapter to be the 2nd fastest growing in
Luzon, through a combination of referrals, turnover of PIChE Cavite Chapter in Action
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Fellows Section
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
A Filipina Dreamer and Her Timeless Legacy. Now 82 and Still Innovative.
by Leonila C. Abella and Paul C. Palmero
I
t‘s true when they say age is only a number, too long when her purpose was made clear. She
even more true when one‘s personal became the first woman to be elected
achievement becomes a triumph for president of the Philippine Institute of
many. While science, technology, engineering Chemical Engineers (PIChE), a position she
and mathematics are conceivably the last held for 4 consecutive years from 1977 to
frontier for women, one name stood out 1980. This was followed by countless
from the rest. achievements establishing the power of
women in the work place.
institutions instrumental in equipping her in her chosen nation-building through science and technology. It was
field: Tokyo Institute of Technology for her masters, labor‘s love by choice. Dr. Tansinsin would later profess
Development Academy of the Philippines and the her solid dedication to settling down with a family of her
University of the Philippines for helping secure her own. She‘s married to her profession.
executive status. For her exemplary achievements, she
was conferred Doctor of Science, honoris causa from
Bulacan State University in 1998 and completed a course “Ma’am Lydia”, as we fondly call her,
in Solar Energy at Purdue University, USA, in 1981. succeeded in making science and technology a way of
life for all. Despite being retired, she has generously set
up a personal scholarship for the next generation of
Dr. Lydia Tansinsin was thrust into a society dreamers. All it takes is a beautiful mind, not rocket
where female game changers remained unheard of. science, to move the nation forward. Her legacy lives
After her masters in Japan, she joined the National on to educate our next set of dreamers. Dreams, after
Science Development Board (NSDB) as assistant all, can come true.
scientist—a title traditionally held by men. It was not
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