New Set of PICE National Officers Inducted
The new set of National Officers and In her speech, PICE President Cabral is excited to infuse more
Directors of the Philippine Institute of
Civil Engineers (PICE) for 2017 had
their induction ceremony last Jan-
uary 14, 2017 attended by Senate
President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel
III, DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, and
Congressman Carlo Nograles among
the distinguished guests.
The new PICE National
President, Engineer
Maria Catalina E.
Cabral, the first
woman president
in the history of
the organization.
PICE President Cabral is a career official of the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH), the first female rank and file employ-
ee who has reached the level of Undersecretary in the hierarchy of
officials in the DPWH.
As Undersecretary for Planning and Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
Service, the PICE President is in-charge of overseeing the develop-
ment of strategic and priority plans and programs of the Department
including preparation and implementation of PPP Projects.
energy and bring in needed reforms at the organization as the
Philippines traverses the path of great infrastructure development.
As she expressed her message of appreciation to those who be-
lieves in her leadership through their votes in the election of officers,
President Cabral has high hopes and confidence that together
with her fellow officers, they will be able to lead the organization to
further success.
President Cabral said that as the PICE organization embarks on
a new journey under the new set of leaders, she encouraged
members to grab the opportunities to harness knowledge and skills
and ascertain that all the promising visions for the country will not
remain a mere figment of imagination.
In his message, Secretary Villar extolled the competence of
President Cabral as an accomplished government civil engineer
with extensive experience in the implementation of major roads,
bridges and flood control projects including knowledge in gender
and development.
Secretary Villar also expressed appreciation to the commitment of
PICE to raise the bar of the Philippines’ infrastructure development by
adapting emerging trends and state-of-the-art technology.
On his part, Senate President Koko Pimentel gave a wonderful
description of the program of President Rodrigo R. Duterte adminis-
tration that includes the sustained increase in public infrastructure
spending in the next five (5) years dubbed as the Golden Age of
Infrastructure or the boldest, most ambitious infrastructure program
in Philippine history.
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 ENGR. MARIA CATALINA E. CABRAL, Ph.D., CESO I is presently Undersecretary
for Planning and Public-Private Partnership of the Department of Public Works
and Highways (DPWH). If there is a model for “woman power” in an organization
dominated by male officials and employees, it is Dr. Cabral – the first female rank
and file employee who has reached the level of Undersecretary in the hierarchy
of officials in the engineering and construction arm of the government. A licensed
Civil Engineer, Dr. Cabral also holds three (3) Master’s Degrees and two (2)
Doctorate courses in the fields of Business Management, Economics and Public
Administration. At present she is taking another Doctorate Degree for Urban and
Regional Planning at the University of the Philippines.

ENGR. CLEMENTE A. IBO is the current PICE National 1st Vice President , owner and
general manager of Clemente Builders and Development based in Legazpi City,
Albay responsible for the construction of several local and government-funded
projects, he is also past National Executive Vice President of Geodetic Engineers
of the Philippines, Inc.(GEP), past Secretary of Philippine Technological Coun-
cil(PTC), an ASEAN Engineering Register #6663, member of American Society of
Civil Engineers, Inc.(ASCE), he is the past Regional President of Bicol Occupa-
tional Safety and Health Network, accredited scaffold erector and occupational
safety and health practitioner, he is also the member of Board of Regent of Bicol
University and Vice President of Bicol University General Alumni Associations,
Inc., and Business Manager on Association of Bicol Contractors(ABC).

ENGR. ERDSAN RENE S. SUERO is the current PICE National 2nd Vice President
and works with the Commission on Audit as technical auditor. His past work ex-
periences include as a municipal engineer/building official and has spent years
as consultant here and abroad. A holder of Masters Degree in Economics, he’s
now pursuing his Doctorate Degree in Public Administration. Having the ability
to manage multiple concurrent priorities, he’s been an enthusiastic and highly
motivated individual who has clear understanding of the responsibilities of being
a civil engineer and a servant-leader. As someone who is comfortable with and
able to cope with change, “BONG” as he fondly called possesses a broad range
of technical, personal effectiveness and leadership skills to establish, maintain
and develop effective working relationships with partners and colleagues.

Engr. April Frances Agatha G. Flores is the current PICE National Director, ASEAN Engi-
neering Register Member, Material Engineer I, Civil Engineering Licensure Exam Passer
and works with GNPower Mariveles Coal Plant Ltd. Co. as maintenance development
engineer. She is also a materials engineer at Damico Builder & Supplies, project engi-
neer(flood control project – western river sto. tomas/bucao river) at Horam Abi Builders,
Inc. and project engineer/sustaining technical employee at AC Baluyot Construction
& General Services.

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ENGR. RESTITUTO C. BAUTISTA is the President and General Manager of Prime Pave Con-
struction and Asphalt and B-12 Readymix Concrete Corporation, based in Pampanga. He
specializes in civil engineering designs, and construction management and supervision
works, particularly management of asphalt mix and ready mix operations which he ac-
quired through 22 years of exposure in different construction companies most notably in
the Concrete Aggregates Corporation – one of the top concrete supplier in the Philippines.
He has undergone trainings for such specialization in Manila, Las Vegas, and Sendai City in
Japan.

ENGR. DIMAS S. SOGUILON is presently the DPWH Assistant Secretary for Regional
Operations in Mindanao. He is one of the few men in the DPWH who practically
rose from the ranks and ascended the ladder towards achieving the level of As-
sistant Secretary in a short span of time. Having reached the third highest ranking
position at the Department, his career objective is to further expand his horizon,
and broaden his managerial knowledge and skills in the field of engineering and
management systems and procedures in Southeast Asian countries.

ENGR. ROMEO C. ROSARIO is the Head of the City Planning and Development
Office of the City Government of Dagupan. He also held the positions of Urban
Planner and Development Project Analyst in previous years. He also served as
Associate Civil Engineer and Civil Engineer in the 2nd Provincial Engineering Dis-
trict of then Ministry of Public Works and Highways (now DPWH). He has attended
several trainings and short courses on urban planning and development.

ENGR. ANGEL T. TORREJON is the current PICE National Auditor and works as Managing
Officer of MD Jeram Construction, Incorporated based in Davao City.

ENGR. MARIANO R. ALQUIZA is presently Assistant Secretary for General Services

at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Popularly called “Marnie”
by his friends, Engr. Alquiza is a multi-awarded government civil engineer who
brings to DOLE leadership and vast experience and knowledge from DPWH and
local leaders having been assigned to various provinces, cities and regions as Dis-
trict Engineer, Assistant Regional Director, Regional Director and Project Director.
He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of San
Carlos in Cebu City where he first worked as a university janitor. Multi awarded
public servant among others, Outstanding Mindanaoan Award, Ten Outstanding
Public Servant (Region XI) by CSC, Outstanding District Engineer, and Outstanding
Regional Director. Recently he was awarded: the plaque of Distinguished Service
by Career Executive Service Board, 2016; Most Outstanding Alumni-Virtus at the
University of San Carlos, Cebu City.

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 ENGR. ROSEIN A. ANCHETA, JR., Ph.D. is the University President of Cebu
Technological University (CTU), an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer of PRC
and ASEAN Engineer of PTC. He is also a Regional Chairman of the Phil-
ippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Doctor Fellow of
Royal Institute of Educators, Singapore and a Career Service Executive Eligible.
He finished the following degrees; Doctor of Philosophy in Public Adminis-
tration and Governance, Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management
(Best Dissertation), Doctor of Management (Best in Comprehensive Examinations),
Master of Science in Management Engineering (Meritissimus), Master of Education
major in Mathematics, Diploma in Professional Education, Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering (Cum Laude) and a management course at the Asian Institute of

ENGR. CARY H. BEATISULA is a Senior Structural Engineer, Senior Geotechnical Engineer,

Senior Geodetic Engineer at C. H. Beatisula Inc. He was also a professor of Civil Engineer-
ing at the Ateneo de Davao University from June 1994 to March 2016.

ENGR. IXOPERIO R. BONZON is presently a building regulations coordinator clark

development corporation since 2008, CE Faculty member at Holy angel university
since 1988. graduated from university of santo tomas year 1984

ENGR. ADOR G. CANLAS is presently the Regional Director of DPWH – Region VII.
Prior to his position, he served as Assistant District Engineer, and subsequently District
Engineer in several provincial assignments that include Tarlac, Capiz, and Quirino.
He worked his way further up and was promoted to Assistant Regional Director
for Region II (Cagayan Valley) and Region III (Central Luzon). After topping the list of
qualifiers for third level position during the 1st CSC-DPWH Promotional Examination in
2011, he was promoted OIC-Regional Director for Region VII (Central Visayas).

ENGR. EVELYN B. CAYAT a Environmental Planner with vast experience, having

been in government service for 27 years, currently the City Planning and Devel-
opment Officer of the City Government of Baguio. The extensive know- ledge,
theories, principles, practices and techniques gained have equipped her to
plan, direct and integrate broad, comprehensive land use and socio-economic
plans and community development programs and services of the City. Skilled in
development planning, investment planning and programming, zoning and land
use planning, subdivision development planning, project development, and
monitoring and evaluation.Stays involved in the PICE having been the Chapter
President in 2016 and vice president/secretary for PICE-Baguio Chapter within
the period 2006 to 2015, and currently the National Director of PICE, Inc. for the
2017.

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 ENGR. ANGEL N. JAURIGUE a practicing Civil/Structural Engineer finished his Sec-
ondary Education and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering both from the
Mapúa Institute of Technology. He became the Project Engineer of the company
Amigo Construction and on the latter part 1988 he resigned from the company. In
1990, bringing the experience from his previous employer he was able to put up
and established his own company A.N.J STEEL FABRICATOR for which he is the Sole
Proprietor/Gen. Manager and later in 2000 his own structural design and consul-
tancy firm JAURIGUE ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY SERVICES

ENGR. ERNESTO S. DE CASTRO, Ph.D. is President / Chief Executive Officer of

ESCA Incorporated, Dr. Ernesto S. De Castro is a well-known and well respected
authority in the field of civil and structural engineering. His expertise and reputa-
tion has helped ESCA reach its present status as a globally competitive engineer-
ing firm. His creative vision and pursuit for innovation has continously placed the
organization at the forefront of the industry.

ENGR. DAVID G. SANCHEZ holds a degree in Geodetic Engineering in 1986 and Civil
Engineering in 1987 from St. Louis University in Baguio City and was the topnotcher
among the board passers in both the Geodetic Engineering and Civil Engineering Board
examinations in 1986 and 1987, respectively. In 2011, he earned the degree of Master
of Science in Sustainable Building Design by the University of Nottingham in England. He
was also recipient of certificates in several specializations from Singapore and the United
States. He was President of the PICE in 2014.

ENGR. ROBERT S. LICUP, Ph.D. holds a Doctorate in Development Administration and spe-
cializes in Project/Construction Management and Engineering, and Water and Wastewater
Operations. He is at present the Operations Director of VA Tech Wabag (Philippines). His
professional experience is mainly in the field of water supply and wastewater management
to include projects conceptualization, implementation, design, commissioning, operations
and maintenance. He has worked and held management positions in the Manila Water
Co. Inc. and Laguna Water Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Manila Water.

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 JICA to assist Civil Engineers in Post-Earthquake Response
In response to her request to provide training and capacity en-
hancement for civil engineers in the Philippines, representatives
of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) called on
PICE National President and DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catali-
na E. Cabral at her office at the DPWH Head Office in Manila last
March 29, 2017 to discuss capacity development programs for
post-earthquake inspection mechanisms.

Present during the meeting were Mr. Tatsuo Narufu, Ms. Erika
Inoue, Ms. Ayumu Ohshima, Mrs. Kessy Reyes of JICA, and Engr.
Pelita Galvez of DPWH.

Undersecretary Cabral noted that in the past, engineers from big cities
like Manila cannot be immediately deployed in the areas affected by
earthquake due to closed airports and other affected critical lifelines.

Since no other country is better prepared for quakes and tsu-

namis other than Japan, JICA can impart amongst Filipino Civil
Engineers pointers in assessing the extent of damage to infra-
structure of such disasters particularly those from DPWH Regional
and District Offices as well as Local Government Units.

PICE-EQRP Volunteers Conduct

Assessment of Damage
by Surigao Quake
Volunteers from the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - Earth-
quake Quick Response Team (PICE EQRP) conducted initial
assessment of buildings, infrastructures, and facilities damaged
by strong earthquake that hit Surigao del Norte on February 10,
2017.

PICE EQRP volunteers were joined by members of the Association

of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) and the National
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in
the assessment of earthquake damage.

EQRP Volunteers plays a crucial role in the relief, recovery, and

rehabilitation efforts in the wake of the disasters like typhoon and
earthquake.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or PHI-

VOLCS recorded the Magnitude 6.7 tectonic earthquake that
hit Surigao del Norte at 10:03:42 PM on February 10, 2017 with its
epicenter located 16 kilometers northwest of Surigao City.

According to PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS), Surigao

City is the most affected area which experienced a destructive
Intensity VII earthquake.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) report-

ed that the earthquake caused damage in at least 300 houses in
Surigao Del Norte with seven (7) bridges collapsed isolating the
municipality of San Francisco.

It is reported that eleven (11) towns were affected and have

experienced power outages.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council PICE 2017 National Business Manager Asec. Dimas S. Soguilon
of Surigao del Norte estimated the damage to property and and PICE 2017 National Director Engr. Angel N. Jaurigue
infrastructure at P665 Million.

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 PICE holds CPES
Evaluators’ accreditation
seminar-workshop in Davao
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) conducted a seminar-work-
shop on Constructors’ Performance Evaluation System (CPES) Evaluators’
Accreditation on May 13-15, 2017 at the PICE Davao City Training Center.

A total of fifty-eight (58) participants joined the three (3)-day course with
Engr. Igmidio J. Aquino Jr., Engr. Niki C. Najarro, and Ms. Arianne Monique
D. Derit as resource persons from the Construction Industry Authority of the
Philippines – Philippine Domestic Construction Board (CIAP-PDCB).

The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the PICE and the
CIAP-PDCB on August 2, 2016 forged the organization’s firm commitment
towards ensuring quality in construction projects.

Under the agreement, PICE will organize CPES Evaluator’s Accreditation

Seminars and, upon the accreditation of the PDCB, shall form parts of PICE’s
pool of CPES Evaluators who can be tapped by government agencies to
implement public infrastructure projects as “third-party evaluators.”

Moreover, the CPES evaluators accreditation training is a manifestation

of PICE’s active involvement in nation building through its commitment to
“transparency and quality” in the implementation of infrastructure projects
both in the government and in the private sector.

As one of the participants commented, “with the PICE’s partnership with

the CIAP-PDCP, we would be in the forefront of development as we
engage ourselves through PICE in the evaluation of contractors’ perfor-
mance implementing government infrastructure projects”.

PICE JOINS QATAR NATIONAL SPORTS DAY by: Johnson Sanchez

February 14 marks a national event in Qatar as ministries, government
and private institutions celebrated its National Sports Day.
PICE - Qatar Chapter joined the event organized by the Philippine Em-
bassy in cooperation with Kulinarya Qatar to support the state’s goal to
promote a healthy lifestyle among its population.
The event, participated by PICE along with United Filipino Organizations
in Qatar (UFOQ) and other community partners, started with grand
opening and ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Rotana City Center
followed by a parade led by Philippine Embassy Officials and VVIPS of
the City Center.
Mr. Martin Kendall, City Center Rotana Doha General Manager deliv-
ered the welcome address while Mr. Abdul Majeed and Layla Bernal Al
Lenjawi gave their votes of thanks.
Inspirational talks were also given by the Consul General of Philippine
Embassy, Roussel Reyes; Charge d’ Affaires, Kristine Bautista; and Vice
Consul and Cultural Attache John Jiao.
The event is filled with table top displays, free medical consultations,
weight and fitness talks as well as product demonstrations. PICE Qatar,
along with other Filipino community organizations, had their booths at
the venue.
National Sports Day in Qatar is celebrated annually on the second
Tuesday of February, following Emiri Decree No. 80 issued in year 2011
by Father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

NLEX SLEX CONNECTOR GROUND BREAKING

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary and
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) President Maria Catalina E.
Cabral and DPWH Public Private Partnership (PPP) Service Director Alex
G. Bote led the ground breaking ceremony of the P22-billion NLEX-SLEX
Connector Road Project in Caloocan City.
Also present during the event were officials from the operator of North
Luzon Expressway headed by the Project Manager Nemi Castillo.
The NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project, one of the big-ticker projects
under Public-Private Partnership of the President Rodrigo R. Duterte ad-
ministration aims to connect the two expressways providing an alternate
route going to and from the Northern and Southern gateways of Luzon.
It is expected to ease the worsening traffic congestion in the Metropolis
and improve the overall welfare of the commuting public.

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ASSESSMENT OF TRAFFIC IMPACTS
ALONG MAJOR STREETS IN ILIGAN CITY
Like most local government units in the Philippines, Iligan City today has yet to put in-place policies, ordinances or measures to mitigate
the impact of road traffic caused by new establishments in the vicinity.

A study conducted by PICE members Engr. Metodia M. Trinidad and Reyden G. Cabargada evaluates the proximate effects to road
traffic of the proposed establishment of a shopping center in Iligan City.

Preliminary survey, road inventory and traffic volume counts were conducted on roads and intersections to be affected by the proposed project
as well as evaluation of the Levels of Service (LOS), with and without the project were conducted by the researchers for the study.

The study was presented during the poster paper presentation at the Conference of ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEO 34),
on November, 2016 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

The result shows that without development, for merging traffic at Badelles Sr. St, the LOS is F and for diverging traffic the LOS is D, in
both morning and afternoon peaks. With development, in a five-year time, the LOS is F for all movements or the traffic congestion
is in forced flow condition. Along Roxas Avenue, without development, the LOS is E for diverging traffic and LOS B, C and D in other
movements. With development, in a five-year time, the LOS is F for both merging and diverging traffic.

DPWH HOLDS REFRESHER COURSE FOR MATERIALS

ENGINEERS ACCREDITATION EXAM
A refresher course on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Contractors’ and Consultants’ Materials’ Engineers
Accreditation Examination was conducted at the DPWH Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Conference Hall last March 4-5,
2017.

The two-day review was organized by the Quality Assurance and Hydrology Division (QAHD) of the DPWH-CAR in collaboration
with the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Baguio City Chapter

Resource speaker from DPWH CAR – QAHD together with support staff guided the prospective examinees with PPT lectures, open
discussions, and mock exams.

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EAST METRO MANILA CHAPTER CONDUCTS STRATEGIC
PLANNING SESSION
A Strategic Planning Session among PICE East Metro Manila Chapter officials was held on February
12, 2017.

The planning activity was hosted by former DPWH Undersecretary Jose F. Mabanta at his Farmhouse
in Pililla, Rizal. Engr. Mabanta was also the previous President of the PICE East Metro Manila Chapter.

The following were agreed upon during the planning session: PICE EMMC uniform and conduct of
seminar for students on March; CPD seminar on April and September; finalization of scholars on April;
Mid-year convention on June; 3Q Fund Raising on August; National Convention on November; and
Chapter Christmas Party and Year-end Review on December.

PICE-INLACC Conducts 1st Regular Board Meeting

Officers and Board of Directors of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Ilocos Norte – Laoag City
Chapter (PICE-INLACC) held its first regular Board Meeting on March 18, 2017 at the PICE Office, Laoag
City.

Primary agenda of the meeting was the proposed expansion of the PICE Building which is set to ground
break on April 22, 2017.

Other matters discussed are the planned activities for 2017 that includes gift-giving, tree planting,
PICE-Caravan, Technical Conference and the Student Chapter Summit.

PICE-INLACC President Gil B. Lorenzo also announced the schedule of 2017 Region 1 Technical Con-
ference and the National Mid-year Convention.

He advised all the officers and members to attend forthcoming conferences and other similar training
activities which will be considered as an earned unit for the Continuing Professional Development
which are prerequisites for the renewal of license with the Professional Regulations Commission.

Meanwhile, the organization had a thanksgiving dinner for its immediate past officers and to celebrate
the success of the newly-elected installed officials.

Lorenzo envisions a better years ahead for the chapter as he claimed the readiness to build more
roads to success.

PICE BAGUIO HOLDS 1ST QUARTER 2017 MEETING

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Baguio Chapter called for the First Quarter Membership
Meeting on March 17, 2017 at the Margarita Hall, Hotel Supreme, Baguio City.

Engr. Grace Hufana was invited by the chapter to present the latest products and technology of
Holcim.

Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Baguio-Benguet Chapter was also invited to present
a short talk on “Taxation for Civil Engineers” that focuses on ITR Preparation with quick guide and tips
for Civil Engineers with mixed income sources, Civil Engineer private practitioners, CE consultants,
and CE managing owners / contractors in anticipation of April Income Tax Filing month, which was
presented by Ms. Dianne Acosta-Corpuz, CPA, MBA.

The Induction, Oath Taking, and Members’ Meeting are successful events chaired by the Chapter VP
Operations, Engr. Aloysius C. Mapalo.

Other upcoming activities of the chapter were also announced during the meeting.

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 PICE Misamis Oriental – Cagayan De Oro Chapter
Oath Taking of 78 New Civil Engineers

Seventy eight (78) new civil engineers who passed the Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulations Commission took
their oath of profession last January 27, 2017 at Luxe Hotel in Limketkai Center, Cagayan De Oro City.

The oath of civil engineers was administered by Dr. Pericles P. Dakay of the Professional Regulations Commission.

The new civil engineers who took their oath are the following:

• Dale Martin R. Dal • Noroden A. Mohamadali

• Jihad M. Ayo
• Bolka S. Datumanong • Aldon Lolie O. Morales
• Ahmad Sokhri M. Abbas
• Hannah Mae O. de los Santos • Salma F. Moxcir
• Robeta Jean Y. Aboga-a
• Romedil A. Diola • Paul Carlo A. Mutia
• Kristia Jolina B. Alde
• Fatima Y. Dipatuan • Odelon D. Oclaret Jr.
• Frances Clare L. Alamban
• Jeff D. Duhaylongsod • Mark Kenneth P. Ontejo
• Alimoden M. Adapun
• MARY Cris P. Endiola • Ivy Marie F. Padigos
• Mark Lowill B. Almeda
• Chris Lawrence O. Edulan • Seharaine A. Perdos
• Jenelyn M. Arbuis
• Jingle B. Eduria • Abdul Fatah S. Poli
• Annie Rose T. Antimaro
• Mark Anthony Fabian • Asnia G. Polo
• Amnah H. Ansar
• Keith Jayson B. Gales • Apple Joy C. Puno
• Abdulla D. Ariman
• Arvin John P. Galipo • Valeria A. Quino
• Saanding G. Amatonding
• Sahara B. Hadjinor • Charlene R. Rabuya
• Juricher E. Baguhin
• Aquil S. Hadjiyusoph • Anna Louise V. Saballa
• Mohammad Akeem A. Baniaga
• Jobelle E. Lopecillo • Zaide Celeste L. Sambas
• Rey Antonio M. Batino
• Shiela Joy P. Lumanta • Monna A. San Diego
• Ashim B. Bangalan
• Patrick Jeason A. Mabao • Haron Al-Rashid S. Saripada
• Mark Anthony A. Blanila
• Alisaid S. Macalantong • Raymund O. Solares
• Niño B. Bete
• Jason T. Macalong • Abdullah M. Sultan
• Maria Shahane L. Bual
• Yabsami M. Macasimabar • Mohammad Sebanah P. Tomawis Jr.
• Joseph A. Cabang
• Hamdany C. Macasinggun • Mohamad Hanip I. Tumog
• Val Anthony R. Calape
• Maris O. Magamano • Princess Aisahjehan M. Tumanding
• Joharie M. Camalodin
• Jomari B. Maglacion • Lea Susana C. Ty
• Mohammad Shuaib A. Caye II
• Monib T. Mama • Trisha Mae B. Ty
• Benson James U. Chan
• Jalanie D. Mangoranda • Rudney C. Zambas
• Mark Aldrich N. Co
• Rayyan M. Mocsir
• Najer B. Cornell

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 PICE-LNM CHAPTER WELCOMES 2017 OFFICERS
The Philippine Institute of the Civil Engineers (PICE) Lungsod Ng
Maynila Chapter held an oath taking ceremony for its new set
of officers and directors on February 28, 2017 at the Bulwagang
Antonio Villegas, Manila City Hall.
Former President and now Manila City Mayor Joseph Ejercito
Estrada administered the induction ceremony.
Mayor Estrada said, “It is what makes everything in the organization
work when we participate and be involved in the advancement
of our professions as Civil Engineers that benefit the community.”
Led by Chapter President Engr. Ma. Luisa Olitoquit from the Depart-
ment of Justice (DOJ), the newly elected officers initiated reforms
in policy that will promote camaraderie among its members and
establish programs that support the organization’s objectives.
Engr. Olitoquit also urged the other elected officers to serve
the organization with utmost integrity.
The complete list of 2017 officers include: Engr. Ma. Luisa
DV Olitoquit (President), Engr. Amelia T. Marquez (1st Vice
President), Engr. Medel F. Chua (2nd Vice President), Engr.
Florideliza S. Alampay (Secretary), Engr. Dementrio M. Aquino
(Tresurer), Engr. Aristeo D. Bayan (Auditor), Engr. Rudith Elena
C. joson (Business Manager), Engr. Jonathan R. Dungca
(P.R.O), Engr. Ernesto P. Leones (Director), Engr. Francisco N.
Reyes (Director), Engr. Jeane Demiela A. De Guzman (Direc-
tor) and Engr.Trizanne M.C De Guzman (Director).
Also present in the ceremony was former PICE-LNM President
Engr. Jaime R. Esperanza and other invited guests and spon-
sors.

Induction of PICE Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter Induction of PICE East Metro Manila Chapter

Induction of PICE East Metro Manila Chapter

New set of officers of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers- East Metro Manila Chapter were inducted during a ceremony held
January 26, 2017 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Pasig City, Metro Manila.

Inducted by PICE National President and DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral are the following 2017 PICE East Metro
Manila Chapter officials: Morris S. Agoncillo, President; Juanito D. Cunanan, Vice President; Thelma C. Mauricio, Secretary; Joel F.
Cruz, Treasurer; Peddy I. Palomar, Press Relations Officer; Josephine G. Evangelista, Auditor; Ireneo B. Moralita, Business Manager;
Froilan R. Matillano, Rolando D. Rabot, Wilfredo S. Lopez, Kennedy V. Sueno, Rosalie A. Enriquez, Crisanto W. Roxas, and Evelyn S.
Ayala and Esmeralda Cordova as directors, and Immediate Past President Gilbert B. Magbutay as ex-officio director.

In her speech, President Cabral discussed her plans and programs for the organization as she provides an eye-view of the chal-
lenge ahead for civil engineers who will be very in demand in the coming years especially that the administration of President
Rodrigo R. Duterte plans to take an aggressive stance in infrastructure development manifested in the “Ambisyon 2040” plans
of the National Economic and Development Authority and with the “Build, Build, Build” program for infrastructure development.

On the other hand, incoming Chapter President Morris Agoncillo presented his programs for the chapter which includes:

• Sponsoring financial assistance to the less privileged civil engineering students

• Conducting CPD seminar at least twice a year
• Increasing EMMC membership and initiating all members of the board to be lifetime members
• Targets to have EMMC Office
• Actively participating and supporting PICE National programs and activities

Chapter President Agoncillo is the present Vice President of Datem Construction Inc., a Quadruple “A” Contractor involved in
many large projects.

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PICE BAGUIO WELCOMES NEW SET OF LEADERS
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Baguio Chapter
welcomed its new set of Officers and Board of Directors in an
induction ceremony held on January 7, 2017.
Baguio City Mayor Mauricio G. Domogoan, who served as the
inducting officer of the ceremony, reminded everyone of the
importance of upholding excellence in the profession as well
as understanding civil engineer’s vital contribution in nation
building.
The chapter’s newly elected officials are: Editha C. Dirige,
President; Aloysius C. Mapalo, Vice President for Operations;
Richard Pascua, Vice President for Administration; Charles Bry-
an C. Carame, Secretary; Alberto V. Talco, Treasurer; Eliseo G.
Lagman, Business Manager; Angelina Victora M. Ferrer, Public
Relations Officer; and Salvador M. Royeca, Auditor.
PICE – INLACC Inducts New Officers and Directors for 2017
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Ilocos Norte-Lao-
ag City Chapter (INLACC) inducted its new set of officers and
directors at Pamulinawen Hotel, San Guillermo, San Nicolas
Ilocos Norte last February 23, 2017.
The new officers took their oath of office before PICE National Di-
rector Engr. Evelyn B. Cayat representing PICE National President
Maria Catalina E. Cabral.
The 2017 officers of PICE Ilocos Norte-Laoag City Chapter who
took their oath were Engr. Gil B. Lorenzo, President; Engr. Mary
Jane Remigio, Vice President (GS); Engr. Ferdinand P. Pasion, Vice
President (PS); Engr. Maria Kay S. Eco, Secretary; Engr. Gregory
C. Bareng, Treasurer; Engr. Leonora C. Domingo, Auditor; Engr.
Sherwin S. Ramos, Business Manager; Engr. Inanama Maybelle D.
Duldulao, P.I.O.; and Engineers Romel Sebastian Aries A. Arcan-
gel, Johnson P. Pasion, Luciano Domingo, Albert Martin, Elmer O.
Macalma, Lani Daquioag, Marie Angeli Fontanilla and Glorina
Curammeng as members of the Board of Directors.
Also present during the induction were Engr. Maciste A. Bautista,
immediate past president; Engr. Gavino A. Castañeda, Ph.D.,
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The 2017 Board of Directors are the following: Raul D. Apilado;
Romelda A. Bangasan; Mary Carmallet V. Bautista; Leonardo G.
Benavides, Jr.; Januario S. Borillo; Romeo C. Dela Cruz; Edna L.
Dollaga; Rafael B. Macabiog; and Mario E. Pulmano, Jr.
Engr. Dirige acknowledged the valuable contributions of the
former Chapter Presidents and Officials and committed to serve
from her heart with enthusiasm and optimism with the collective
efforts and active participation of the members.
The November 2016 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination
passers also took their professional oath as Civil Engineers with
Inducting Officer, PRC Baguio OIC, Ms. Evangeline Marie V.C.
Vergara.
The event ended with the Chapter’s first regular board meeting
for the initial planning of 2017 activities.
PICE Regional Coordinator; Engr. William Navarro, PICE Ilocos
Sur Chapter President; Past Presidents Engr. Roy Tomas and Engr.
Apolinar Lorenzo; other civil engineers from various government
and private sector and other distinguished guests.
As the new Chapter President, Engr. Lorenzo said that his admin-
istration will focus on the following:
• Professionalism of the organization as partner in
driving the nation to move forward to a better
future by continuously providing professional
development to its members;
• Initiative in pursuit of its vision for the benefit of the
chapter;
• Caring or social responsibility by helping
members and the community in need and;
• Excellence to be a model chapter capable of
facing challenges in the civil engineering
profession and fulfilling the PICE vision and mission.

PICE BATANGAS CHAPTER WELCOMES NEW OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
The occasion for the induction of 2017 Officers and Directors
of PICE Batangas Chapter became more meaningful as new
registered members were formally welcomed to the Chapter
on February 17, 2017.
Engr. Clemente A. Ibo, 1st Vice President of PICE National was
the guest speaker and Inducting Officer for the new set of of-
ficers of PICE Batangas Chapter led by Engr. Leon M. Manalo.
In his message, Engr. Ibo encouraged every civil engineer to
pursue further learning and continuing professional develop-
ment.
25th Induction and Turnover
Ceremonies for PICE Angeles
City Chapter
The Philippines Institute of Civil Engineers – Angeles City Chapter
(ACC) had its 25th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of 2017
Officers and Board of Directors at Midori Hotel and Casino, Clark
Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
With the theme “PICE Angeles City Chapter Advocating Devel-
opment; 25 Years and Beyond”, the event held February 18,
2017 was attended by DPWH Undersecretary and PICE National
President Maria Catalina E. Cabral; DPWH Senior Undersecretary
Rafael C. Yabut; Angeles City Mayor Edgardo D. Pamintuan; PICE
Region 3 Coordinator Michael J. David; PICE National Directors
Ixoperio R. Bonzon, Ador G. Canlas and Restituto C. Bautista.
On March 16, 2017, PICE-ACC President Levitico P. Esguerra, Jr.
spearheaded the Project Green Engineering Philippines as the
organization is all business for the holistic development of mem-
bers.
The project was intended to adopt the concept of “Green Engi-
neering” which is an innovative engineering approach for water
conservation.
As part of its community assistance and advocacy for Green
Engineering, this ongoing project of PICE under the PGEP Com-
mittee aims to provide rainwater collectors and drinking stations
for a minimum of two (2) existing schools per PICE Chapter.
Outgoing PICE Batangas Chapter President Engr. Eric U. Robles
reported his administration’s accomplishments as he formally
turn-over the Presidential Seal to Engr. Manalo.
In his inaugural speech, President Manalo shared his experi-
ence that has drawn inspiration among the chapter officials
and members.
The event became successful because of the full support and
cooperation of members, officers, and past leaders of PICE
Batangas Chapter.
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PICE NATIONAL 1st VICE PRESIDENT INDUCTS OFFICERS
OF NORTHERN SAMAR CHAPTER
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) 1st National Vice President Engr. Clemente A. Ibo officiated
the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected Officers and Board of Directors of the Northern Samar
Chapter on March 18, 2017 at the Function Hall of the JS Building in Catarman, Northern Samar.

He was invited by Chapter President Alvin A. Ignacio to serve as the Inducting Officer and guest speaker.

In his inspirational message, Engr. Ibo emphasized the importance of each officer’s role in strengthening
camaraderie within the organization and uplifting the civil engineering profession.

“To be an officer is not a privilege but is to be ready to sacrifice for the good of the members of the
organization and of the society,” he added.

He also challenged the chapter to increase the number of its ASEAN engineers this year and encour-
aged the members to get involved in the programs and projects of the chapter.

After announcing the schedule of the National Midyear Convention, he turned to the student chapter
members present to inspire them to dream of becoming officers of the organization someday.

The new set of chapter officers is composed of engineers from various sectors; five of them are past
chapter presidents; seven (7) are from the national government agencies, three (3) from the Local
Government Units (LGUs), four (4) from the construction industry, and three (3) from the academe.

The election of the Board of Directors was held during the chapter’s Christmas Party celebration last
December 15, 2016 while the election of officers was conducted on February 3, 2017.

PICE QATAR 10TH ANNUAL INDUCTION OF OFFICERS

AND DIRECTORS, AND RECOGNITION OF COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS
By Felipe Catinoy

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Qatar held the Annual Induction of Officers, Board of Directors, and New Members on February 10,
2017 at the Westin Doha Hotel and Spa with the theme, “PICE Qatar’s Decade of Global and Sustainable Excellence”.

The event was graced by Philippine Embassy in Qatar Consul General Roussel Reyes and POLO-OWWA – Qatar Labor Attache David Des
Dicang who both delivered inspirational messages and updates regarding the proceeding of their offices accordingly.

Several Technical Topics were presented with the purpose of helping to advance the technical know-how of participants and be updated on
the new developments in the field of engineering.

Newly elected PICE Qatar President Allen Nacario discussed his plans and programs for the chapter and introduced the members of each
Committees who will be the partners of incumbent officers and Board of Directors in pushing planned activities.

At the event, New Life Members and Specialist were awarded with certificates.

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MARIANO R. ALQUIZA
PICE 2017 National Director
Chairman, Publications Committee
 Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral and PPP Service Director Alex G. Bote led on Regular Board Meeting before the 2017 PICE Inductio
Wednesday the groundbreaking of the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project in Caloocan at the Fairmont Makati Hotel last January 14, 2017

Construction Performance Evaluation System (CPES) seminar- workshop held at Albay Convention Committee Meeting: 1st VP Clemente Ibo,
Legazpi with 1st VP Clemente Ibo David Sanchez with the Officials and Committee Mem

PICE in coordination with the JICA Team held a Meeting re: Seismic Earthquake Design in 3rd Regular Board Meeting held at the PICE N
Surigao from the left Takeshi Muronaga-JICA/DPWH, Ericaka Inoue-JICA Project Formulation Dir Cayat; Dir/Asec Alquiza with the Past Presi
Adviser, Angel Jaurigue-PICE National Director and Chair EQRP/DMAPS Committee, Usec.
Maria Catalina E. Cabral-PICE National President, Ayumo Ohshima-JICA Senior Representative
and Catherine Palangca Senior Program Officer
 on of Officers and Directors with the Sponsors held
o, Dir Ador Canlas and Executive Secretary
mbers.
National Office: Usec Cabral; Secretary Flores;
idents David Sanchez and Ernesto De Castro.
Mr. Tatsuo Narufu, Ms Erika Inoue, Ms. Ayumu Ohshima, Ms. Kessy Reyes of JICA and
Engr. PElita V. Galvez of DPWH with Usec Cathy Cabral
2017 Screening and Deliberation of the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award (OPYA)
with Usec. Catalina E. Cabral
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Angeles City Chapter – Project Green Engineering
Philippines (PGEP) – Greening Existing School Buildings.
Turnover of Rainwater Collector Tank to Sto. Domingo Integrated School (SDIS) and Claro
M. Recto Information and Communication Technology High School (CMRICTHS) with PICE
National President and Chairman of PGEP Committee Usec. Maria Catalina E. Cabral.
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Board of Advisers

Chairman: MARIANO R. ALQUIZA President: MARIA CATALINA E. CABRAL,Ph.D.

Co-Chairman: EVELYN B. CAYAT 1st Vice President: CLEMENTE A. IBO
2nd Vice President : ERDSAN RENE S. SUERO

Consultant: ELIZABETH P. PILORIN

Members: ROMEO C. ROSARIO RANDY R. DEL ROSARIO
ANTONIO A. AVILA
ANGEL T. TORREJON Contributors: PICE Albay-Legaspi City
PICE Angeles City Chapter
PICE Baguio Chapter
PICE Batangas Chapter
Coordinators: ME-ANNE B. TABOR PICE Davao City Chapter
LEO G. BUCCAT PICE East Metro Manila Chapter
MARWIN A. CRUZ PICE Qatar Chapter
PICE Norther Samar Chapter
PICE Ilocos Norte-Laoag- City Chapter
PICE Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter
PICE Misamis Oriental Chapter
PICE Iligan City Chapter