PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC.

45th National Conventions

OCTOBER 28, 2019 (MONDAY)

SPECIAL LECTURE 1
Science Technology and Innovation for Earthquake Resilience
Author and Presenter: DR. RENATO U. SOLIDUM, JR., Undersecretary for Disaster Risk
Reduction & Climate Change, DOST and Officer in Charge, Philippine Institute of Volcanology
and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
LINK - https://forms.gle/JssGYpgQcmAXxTnF9

SPECIAL LECTURE 2
Advances, Challenges and Opportunities in Philippine Space Technology, Research and
Applications Author and Presenter: DR. ENRICO C. PARINGIT, Executive Director, Philippine
Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development
(PCIEERD), Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
LINK - https://forms.gle/2YhrHitMGC1HqVGW7

OCTOBER 29, 2019 (TUESDAY)

TECHNICAL SESSION - TRACK A

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 1:
Structural Health Monitoring of a Pre-Stress Concrete Bridge against Earthquake and
Deterioration Properties using Non-Linear Analysis and USHER Technology
Authors: ENGR. FRANCIS ALDRINE A. UY, Ph.D., ENGR. KATRINA MAE S. MONTES,
ENGR. KRISH ANGELO EMBALZADO, ENGR. ADRIAN SAYNO & ENGR. IVAN
MARQUEZ
Presenter: ENGR. KATRINA MAE S. MONTES, Science Research Specialist II on project
PhilSIMS
LINK - https://forms.gle/Wt644qyPqCjfzy168

Topic 2:
Performance of Low-Rise Special Moment Resisting Frame Structures on High Seismic Areas in
the Philippines
Author and Presenter: ENGR. KATHERINE SHAYNE D. YEE, Structural Design Engineer,
Sy^2 + Associates, Inc.
LINK - https://forms.gle/YvNzVonogBKeBga49

Topic 3:
Seismic qualification, economics of rehabilitation, and retrofitting of medium rise concrete
building Philippines setting 2019
Author and Presenter: ENGR. ANTONIO C. ACUPAN JR., Owner, Antonio C. Acupan Jr.
Engineering Services, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
LINK - https://forms.gle/V9aovuP3j5yJZ3XW8

Topic 4:
Strong motion time histories of the 23 August 2017 Ms5.1 Albuera Leyte Earthquake
Authors: ENGR. HENREMAGNE C. PEÑARUBIA, ENGR. ROBERTO B. TIGLAO & ENGR.
AZDINE KAY S. YSULAN
Presenter: ENGR. HENREMAGNE C. PEÑARUBIA, Science Research Specialist II,
Seismological Observation and Earthquake Prediction Division, Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
LINK - https://forms.gle/FGW7D4QPeehEQN1p9

Topic 5:
Proper instrumentation of buildings and the importance of mass center / threshold design
spectrum and the interpretation of the requisite requirements of the IRR PD 1096 and the NSCP
Author and Presenter: ENGR. REYNALDO A. FLORDELIZA, President, R.A. Flordeliza
Engineering Consultancy
LINK - https://forms.gle/DTs7fRUQ37X1kw7E9

Topic 6:
The NSCP requirements for the use of the Quench Tempered/Mechanically Treated (QT/TMT)
Reinforcing Bars
Author and Presenter: ENGR. RONALDO S. ISON, President, Association of Structural
Engineers of the Philippines and Principal, R.S. Ison and Associates
LINK - https://forms.gle/eboVbiZ5h9CfX9SK9

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 1:
Setting up a Concrete Petrography Laboratory for Quality Control of Construction Projects
Author and Presenter: DR. CARLO A. ARCILLA, Acting Deputy Director for Resources and
Facilities, National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/hTbfjoKgVx3pwW2s5

Topic 2:
Construction Management Plan for a multi-billion bulk water supply project
Author and Presenter: ENGR. FLORENCIO F. PADERNAL, DPA, Chairman, PICE Specialty
Division for Project Management and Construction Engineering and President/CEO, Padernal
Construction Co. Inc.
LINK - https://forms.gle/idTko1J8GUxUaGQE9

Topic 3:
Advance work packaging - A construction and engineering execution approach
Authors: ENGR. MARK DENNIS LUNA, ENGR. CYRONE BEJER, ENGR. TERESA
JEMINA LUCIO, ENGR. LEANN MAE ABABON-SANGGALANG
Presenter: ENGR. MARK DENNIS C. LUNA, Engineering Manager – Lyondell Basell PO/TBA
Project, FLUOR
LINK - https://forms.gle/S6gTxEkvUmX9Hbhz5

TECHNICAL SESSION - TRACK B

WATER ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 1:
Determining the hydraulic impacts of morphological changes in San Juan River
Authors: ENGR. RICHMARK MACUHA, ENGR. ROBERTO SORIANO, ENGR. EUGENE
HERRERA, ENGR. BRYAN CLARK HERNANDEZ
Presenter: ENGR. RICHMARK MACUHA, Assistant Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/QFexGT94S1GeonGd8

Topic 2:
Multivariate drought characterization over the Pantabangan Dam based on copula theory and
standardized indices
Author and Presenter: ENGR. JOHN PEPARD M. RINCHON, Faculty Member, Department of
Civil Engineering, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/tmmNENhmk2uApa6i9

Topic 3:
Multi-Effect Desalination System (MEDS) as alternative domestic water supply in Metro Manila
Author and Presenter: ENGR. ERICARDO G. ESPINOSA, Project Engineer, Saudi Aramco,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
LINK - https://forms.gle/GdvKxqf4xUnJeatcA

Topic 4:
Coastal engineering analysis and design of a mound breakwater for a protected beach resort
development
Authors: ENGR. ERIC C. CRUZ, Ph.D. & ENGR. ANDREI RAPHAEL P. DITA
Presenter: ENGR. ERIC C. CRUZ, Ph.D., Member, PICE Specialty Division for Water
Engineering and Professor, Institute of Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/EDXkWoraZzd73GB29

Topic 5:
Numerical simulation of storm tides generated by historical typhoons along Dagupan City
Coastline
Author and Presenter: ENGR. IMEE BREN O. VILLALBA, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/2mdzHR3F6CiET3qQ7

Topic 6:
Water Resources Engineering, the challenge for Civil Engineers in the Philippines today
Authors: ENGR. NOEL M. ORTIGAS, ENGR. JASON V. PARAGGUA, ENGR. EDWARD
DENNIS CRUZ, ENGR. JENER G. PASCUA
Presenter: ENGR. NOEL M. ORTIGAS, Chairman, PICE Specialty Division for Water
Engineering and Exec. Vice President for Operations, Engineering and Development
Corporation of the Philippines (EDCOP)
LINK - https://forms.gle/gj5zN1nC71yfQ4ge7

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 1:
Applications of Geosynthetics in various infrastructure projects in the Philippines: A case study
Authors: ENGR. ADRIAN A. MADRAZO & ENGR. ANDREW A. ZAPANTA JR.
Presenter: ENGR. ADRIAN A. MADRAZO, Technical Business Development Manager for
Double-Twist Products, Maccaferri (Philippines) Inc.
LINK - https://forms.gle/mxD18EfrmrzXT7RN8
Topic 2:
Composite Solutions: The design and construction of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Structures in
areas with challenging ground conditions
Authors: ENGR. MARK K. MORALES, ENGR. ANNA G. BILARO & ENGR. EMILIO M.
MORALES
Presenter: ENGR. MARK K. MORALES, MSCE, President, PGA-Earth Structure Solutions,
Inc. and Member, PICE Specialty Division for Geotechnical Engineering
LINK - https://forms.gle/nsWJLr6xwGhh7jJ66

Topic 3:
Application of geo-informatics for assessment and mitigation of landslides and other geohazards
Authors: ENGR. ROY ANTHONY C. LUNA, ENGR. RAMON D. QUEBRAL, PH.D., ENGR.
ARLENE Q. BUENAVENTURA-PAULINO, ENGR. RODGIE ELLO B. CABUNGCAL
Presenter: ENGR. ROY ANTHONY C. LUNA, Principal Engineer, AMH Philippines, Inc. and
Member, PICE Specialty Division for Geotechnical Engineering
LINK - https://forms.gle/rUULdLZ1xLJYL8Uj6

TRACK C – ACADEME SESSIONS

Topic 1:
An urgent call for a proactive participation of the academic community in the attainment of the
objectives of PICE
Presenter: ENGR. FRANCIS ALDRINE A. UY, Ph.D., National Director and Chair, PICE
Student Affairs and Education Committee
LINK - https://forms.gle/ebrWWCCFFNu6NX7D7

Topic 2:
CE law history, current challenges and the future
Presenter: ATTY. MARK DALE DIAMOND P. PERRAL, C.E., Head, Department of Building
Official, Local Government of Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/nunJZBA2AcbnBg9e8

Topic 3:
Civil engineering education; Philippine qualifications framework; Career progression and
specialization
Presenter: ENGR. PETER M. URETA, Ph.D., Member, CPD Council for Civil Engineering,
Professional Regulation Commission
LINK - https://forms.gle/enge7GU2XvdorfFy9

Topic 4: Pathways to international recognition of qualifications and mobility

Author and Presenter: ENGR. FEDERICO A. MONSADA, President, Philippine Technological
Council
LINK - https://forms.gle/Hs41zmLG49eiTdqR6

Topic 5:
Navigating education 4.0 through the lens of Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
Author and Presenter: DR. JONATHAN V. MACAYAN, Mapua University, Association of
Education Researchers and Trainers (ASSERT)
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Topic 6:
The Philippine Railway Institute (PRI)
Presenter: DR. ARNOLD C. PAGLINAWAN, Chief of Training Division, Philippine Railway
Institute
LINK - https://forms.gle/6KXfcvHKxxD5WxKp6

Topic 7:
Digital Day: Breaking barriers in knowledge dissemination using an online learning management
system
Author and Presenter: ENGR. CRIS EDWARD F. MONJARDIN, Faculty, Mapua University,
Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/9aDqAsjFUYw7nPk2A

Topic 8:
Implementing the civil engineering orientation course in the revised BSCE Curriculum
Authors: ENGR. ANDRES WINSTON C. ORETA, D. Eng., ENGR. LESSANDRO ESTELITO
O. GARCIANO, D. Eng., ENGR. RODOLFO MENDOZA, JR. & ENGR. KRISTER IAN
DANIEL Z. ROQUEL
Presenter: ENGR. ANDRES WINSTON C. ORETA, D. Eng., Professor, Civil Engineering
Department, De La Salle University, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/tgmp2zpXQrRamfpcA

Topic 9:
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Opportunities and Challenges on Higher Education Institutions
(HEIIs) towards 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda
Author and Presenter: ENGR. REYNALDO PEREZ-RAMOS, Ph.D., Professor, Civil
Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technology, Romblon State University
LINK - https://forms.gle/baPBxbZcY1BZdGZZA

OCTOBER 30, 2019 (WEDNESDAY)

TECHNICAL SESSION - TRACK A

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 4:
Managing Construction Contracts Liquidated Damages (LDs) and Extension of Time (EOT)
Claims in Practice (Practical real-world approach with emphasis on multi-million & billion-
dollar major projects/infrastructure actual experience in the Philippines/Middle East/ New
Zealand/ Australia)
Author and Presenter: ENGR. NELSON S. ALGARME, Commercial Manager, Ferrovial
Agroman (Australia) Pty Ltd
LINK - https://forms.gle/8bSjTU9FjYPY9X4P9

Topic 5:
Weighted simulation-based multi-criteria decision analysis to support selection of risk
framework in developing countries
Author and Presenter: ENGR. MICHAEL V. ALMEIDA, Graduate School College of
Engineering, De La Salle University, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/JMaGa4BWiaAq9rTa6

Topic 6:
DRONE: A tool to preliminary engineering design and detailed engineering design of an
infrastructure project
Author and Presenter: ENGR. ANGEL T. PORMALEJO, Past President, PICE Naga City
Chapter and Past Governor, Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines
LINK - https://forms.gle/3vfq8ryaVYy2YgWW8

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 1:
Potentials and Barriers of the advancement of transportation revolution in the Philippines
Author and Presenter: ENGR. JOHN JOWHELL H. VILLEGAS, Engineer III, Bureau of
Quality and Safety – Traffic Engineering Division, Department of Public Works and Highways
LINK - https://forms.gle/Kw8pcKMqZQHL3kDJ8

Topic 2:
The potential of new data sources in a data-driven Transportation Operation, Management and
Assessment System (TOMAS)
Authors: ENGR. FRANCIS ALDRINE A. UY, Ph.D., ENGR. LARRY A. VEA, ENGR.
MATTHEW G. BINAG, ENGR. KEITH ANSHILO L. DIAZ, ENGR. ROY G. GALLARDO,
ENGR. KEVIN JORGE A. NAVARRO, ENGR. MARIA TERESA R. PULIDO, ENGR. RYAN
CHRISTOPHER B. PINCA, ENGR. BILLY JOHN RUDOLFH I. REJUSO & ENGR.
CARISSA JANE R. SANTOS
Presenter: ENGR. BILLY JOHN RUDOLFH I. REJUSO, Transportation Planner and Specialist,
School of Civil Engineering, and Geological Engineering, Mapua University, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/C1A2u6mSCVufX93P8

Topic 3:
Assessment of various proposals to decongest EDSA in Metro Manila
Author and Presenter: ENGR. PRIMITIVO C. CAL, Ph.D., PICE Past National President and
Chairman, PICE Specialty Division for Transportation Engineering
LINK - https://forms.gle/VdQkT9zVazHsKJYu9

Topic 4:
Assessing major public transport terminal locations in Metro Manila
Authors: ENGR. KRISTER IAN DANIEL ROQUEL, Ph.D., ENGR. ALEXIS M. FILLONE,
Ph.D. & ENGR. RAYMUND PAOLO ABAD
Presenter: ENGR. KRISTER IAN DANIEL ROQUEL, Ph.D., Associate Prossorial Lecturer,
Civil Engineering Department, De La Salle University, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/EZ2ha1vMnK4MjA148

Topic 5:
Development of the Philippine green road rating system
Author and Presenter: ENGR. GLIEZA YUNTING EROY-CACERES, Planning and Design
Division, Department of Public Works and Highways, Regional Office IX, Zamboanga City
LINK - https://forms.gle/5KHdZrwZKtMxv8KE9

TECHNICAL SESSION - TRACK B

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 4:
Comparative Study of the use of coco fiber and water hyacinth as an alternative reinforcement
material for clay
Authors: ENGR. LESTELLE V. TORIO-KAIMO, ENGR. IVANA N. CABERTE, ENGR.
ANNAMARIE M. SAN DIEGO, & ENGR. MATTHEW TRAVIS ALCANTARA
Presenter: ENGR. LESTELLE V. TORIO-KAIMO, Assistant Professor, Institute of Civil
Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/zNgq6UwZCKtRyT7q9

Topic 5:
Using Pore Water Pressure Measurements to derive Cross-anisotropic Stiffness Parameters of
Saturated Clays at Small Strain Level
Authors: ENGR. FERNNIE M. MAGALONA & ENGR. NISHIMURA SATOSHI
Presenter: ENGR. FERNNIE M. MAGALONA, Graduate Student, Graduate School of
Engineering, Hokkaido University
LINK - https://forms.gle/wQK8P1Tb8uFEhm3V8

Topic 6:
Multi-method landslide susceptibility and hazard assessment
Authors: ENGR. JAIME ANGELO S. VICTOR & ENGR. MARK ALBERT H. ZARCO, Ph.D.
Presenter: ENGR. JAIME ANGELO S. VICTOR, Assistant Professor, Institute of Civil
Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/5X8cQ1F6f5u8g3hM8

ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY ENGINEERING SESSIONS

Topic 1:
Sustainable Development in Infrastructure
Author and Presenter: ENGR. ERNESTO S. DE CASTRO, Ph.D., PICE Past National President
and President, ESCA Inc. and ESCA International, Inc.
LINK - https://forms.gle/cP5kfNDvrEwjAgE79

Topic 2:
The impact of sound land use management to mitigate flooding in Tamontaka River Basin in
Kabuntalan, Maguindanao, BARMM
Authors: ENGR. ZAINODIN A. BUISAN, ENGR. ALAN E. MILANO, ENGR. PETER D.
SUSON, ENGR. DANIEL S. MOSTRALES, ENGR. CHARLIE S. TACLENDO & ENGR.
JENNIFER G. BLASCO
Presenter: ENGR. ZAINODIN A. BUISAN, College of Engineering Graduate, MSU–Iligan
Institute of Technology, Tibanga, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
LINK - https://forms.gle/3T2af9ndmw67fcmh6

Topic 3:
Rainwater quantity and quality: Analysis for the Institute of Civil Engineering Building,
University of the Philippines, Diliman
Authors: ENGR. MAXELL P. LUMBERA, ENGR. ROCHIE D. AMOLATO, ENGR. MA.
CHRISTIANA L. GUILLERMO, ENGR. ISABELLE THERESE B. SUNDIANG & ENGR.
JESSICA M. JUNIO
Presenter: ENGR. MAXELL P. LUMBERA, Assistant Professor, Environment and Energy
Engineering Group, Institute of Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliiman,
Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/58hfyt1MwBmA1TEQ9

Topic 4:
Analysis of spatial and temporal variation of groundwater quality as a result of rapid
urbanization
Author and Presenter: ENGR. REYGIE Q. MACASIEB, Assistant Professor, Institute of Civil
Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/YRfGUvSt6maGr7a37

Topic 5:
Assessment of incorporating Plastics Wastes in Bricks and Concrete in the Philippines
Authors: ENGR. MA. BRIDA LEA D. DIOLA, ENGR. ANGELICA JOY A. DAMEG, ENGR.
ALLYSSA MAE A. SUALLO, ENGR. MA. LUCILA V. BADIOLA & ENGR. KATHLEEN C.
LIM
Presenter: ENGR. MA. BRIDA LEA D. DIOLA, Assistant Professor, Institute of Civil
Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/fPXRspuGZiXFwygQA

TRACK C – ACADEME SESSIONS

Topic 1:
A brief history of structural health monitoring in the Philippines: The USHER Experience
Authors: ENGR. MICHAEL B. BAYLON & ENGR. FRANCIS ALDRINE A. UY, Ph.D.
Presenter: ENGR. MICHAEL B. BAYLON, Senior Science Research Specialist, Mapua
University, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/YYcQKF7SkLLbrtcR9

Topic 2:
Rate of carbonation and steel corrosion in concrete exposed in the City of Manila
Author and Presenter: ENGR. MELITO A. BACCAY, D. Eng., Professor, Technological
University of the Philippines, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/zLocxkwP8aj8pMBc7

Topic 3:
Capstone course in an integrated civil engineering curriculum
Authors: ENGR. ALLAN B. BENOGSUDAN & ENGR. RHONNIE C. ESTORES
Presenter: ENGR. ALLAN B. BENOGSUDAN, Program Chair and Professor, Civil Engineering
Department, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/cBsVotKTKZWyqkgJ7

Topic 4:
River basin modeling in the Philippines to predict cascading effects of excess rainfall techniques,
challenges and issues
Authors: ENGR. FIBOR J. TAN, ENGR. FRANCIS ALDRINE A. UY, Ph.D., ENGR. CRIS
EDWARD F. MONJARDIN, ENGR. CHENNIE CARISSA A. CAJA, ENGR. ROA
SHALEMAR R. PORNASDORO, ENGR. KARLO P. PORNASDORO, ENGR. MARK
ANTHONY M. MATERA & ENGR. SARAH ALMA P. BENTIR
Presenter: ENGR. FIBOR J. TAN, Professor, School of Civil, Environmental and Geological
Engineering, Mapua University, Manila
LINK - https://forms.gle/AwzNysYNddgLKRDL6

Topic 5
Future of Construction: The Philippine Construction Industry Roadmap 2020-2030
Presenter: MR. ANTHONY MARIANO, Program Director, Philippine Constructors Association
(PCA) Foundation
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Topic 6:
Creating an artificial neural network for identification of Asphalt Pavement Oxidation Level
Author and Presenter: ENGR. JOHN REI M. GOMEZ, Faculty, University of the East, Caloocan
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Topic 7:
Study in the use of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Polymer Waste (Plastic Bottle) as Soil
stabilizer for sustainable pavement construction
Author and Presenter: ENGR. EDUARDO B. LERON JR. Faculty, University of the East,
Caloocan
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Topic 8:
Stochastic Finite-Fault modelling of M7.2 West Valley Fault Earthquake with low-frequency
scaling
Author and Presenter: ENGR. KRISTIAN M. AZUL, MSCE, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Civil Engineering, Beatriz Basa-Altura Professorial Chair in Civil Engineering, University of the
Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
LINK - https://forms.gle/o7JF4FTMAaZvyeMf7

Topic 9:
An overview to Waterborne Infrastructures
Author and Presenter: ENGR. CHRISTOPHER H. ORNUM, MSCE, Principal Engineer A,
Philippine Ports Authority
LINK - https://forms.gle/1kokw1bqGVaiD7ND9