ENGINEERS

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in Building the Blocks of Life
First Quarter Issue: January - March 2020
 Table of Contents
1 About the Organization

2 President’s Corner

3 Board of Directors

4 Induction

17 Technical Conference

23 Others Events

26 PICE SERVES

a. Bloodletting Program

b. Outreach Program

c. COVID

41 Publication Team

42 Publication Chairwoman’s Corner

ABOU T
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers or PICE is the only recognized
professional organization for civil engineers duly accredited by the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC). It was formed by merging two separate
organizations of civil engineers in the country: the Philippine Society
of Civil Engineers (PSCE) for the government sector, and the Philippine
Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) for the private sector, respectively.

For several years now, the PICE stays true in providing opportunities for
professional growth and development to Civil Engineers. Likewise, PICE
membership is steadily growing - a proof of creating an impact on people’s
lives, across the nation and the globe.

MI S S I O N
To advance the welfare of our members and the development and prestige
of the civil engineering profession and to be a dynamic force in nation-building.

VISION
The leader among professional organizations known globally for
professionalism, integrity, excellence, and social responsibility. A key
player in nation-building.
 PRES I D ENT’S C O RNE R
The great honor of being a Civil Engineer carries a great
responsibility. It demands us to design and build better
infrastructures and, likewise, give back to the country
and our profession.

The perfect vision 2020 is an opportune time for PICE

to set its course to “Focus 20 in (the year) 2020” - an
outline of promising agenda to forward the purpose of
the organization and the profession while creating a
remarkable impact on the quality of life of the people.

We have the vision to achieve greater feats.

And I enjoin all of you in this quest. Let us
work together, hand-in-hand, to make
steady upward progress, and obtain our
goals. Be active in PICE, upgrade your
knowledge through the continuing
professional development programs,
and volunteer to community service,
among many others. The possibilities
of creating meaningful contributions
and gaining professional growth are
boundless. So we must seize every
opportunity and involve ourselves.

To all our valued members and partners,

thank you for your commitment to work
towards the betterment of the nation and our
fellow countrymen. Together with the PICE,
let us prove that it is indeed great to be a
Filipino Engineer!

Dr. ERDSAN RENE “Bong” S. SUERO, FPICE

National President
 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

ERDSAN RENE CLEMENTE ALBERT PETER PAUL

S. SUERO, DPA A. IBO A. PERFECTO P. DY, JR.
PRESIDENT 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 2ND VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY

FREDERICK FRANCIS BERNARDO MARK JEROME MARK DALE DIAMOND

M. SISON C. DE GUZMAN P. TIONGSON P. PERRAL
TREASURER BUSINESS MANAGER P.R.O. AUDITOR

MARIANO RANULFO EDDIE MARIBEL

S. AGONCILLO C. FELICIANO C. FUENTES D. MARTIREZ
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR

MARIA LUISA LAURENCE FRANCIS ALDRINE ROBERT

DV. OLITOQUIT T. TATO A. UY. Ph.D. S. LICUP, Ph.D.
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR IMMEDIATE PAST
PRESIDENT
 INDUCTION

2020
P I C E N AT I O N A L
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The year 2020 was welcomed with an important event – Induction of Officers, in which
PICE officers swear the oath of office and its corresponding responsibilities. This program
sets the direction, purpose, and value of the elected leaders in the organization.

On January 18, 2020,

2020 the 2020 PICE National Board Of Directors took their oath
during the Induction Program held at the Grand Ballroom, Seda Vertis North,
Diliman, Quezon City. The event was attended by the Board of Directors,
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Past National Presidents, Regional Coordinators, Chapter Presidents, Members,

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Organization Partners, Sponsors, and Distinguished Guests.

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On the same day, the first BOD meeting with the Regional Coordinators and Chapter
Presidents was held to discuss pertinent matters concerning the PICE, including the
“Focus 20 in 2020” that encompasses the goals and plans of the organization.
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The program was graced by the
presence of Commission on
Audit Chairperson Michael
G. Aguinaldo and Quezon City
Mayor Maria Josefina Tanya
“Joy” G. Belmonte-Alimurung
who led the induction of
the officers. They also
expressed their well-wishes
for the organization, likewise,
encouraged collaboration with the organization towards nation-building.

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And lastly, 2020 PICE National President Dr. Erdsan Rene S. Suero shared

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PICE’s targets which focus on four areas - Membership, Organizational Growth,
Professional Development, and Community Enrichment to holistically address
the needs of the members, organization and the community. Dr. Suero
enjoins all the Civil Engineers to come together to achieve goals and create
an impact on the community and the Civil Engineering profession.

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 ZAMBOANGA
PICE Zamboanga City Chapter,
Charter 8 held an Induction

CITY
Program on January 14, 2020, at
the Grand Madrid Hall, Palacio del

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Sur, Governor Camins, Zamboanga
City. The event was graced by
around 300 attendees composed
of New Civil Engineers, Officers and
their families, Chapter Members,
and distinguished guests namely:
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DPWH 9 Regional Director & PICE

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Regional Coordinator Cayamombao

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D. Dia, and OIC Regional Director

of PRC Sharo B. Lo.

The ceremony was carried out

to welcome New Civil Engineers,
Members, and Officers. It also
served to remind them of their role
in society and in the profession.
And as one of the guest speakers
noted, it is important to establish
a partnership with institutions
aimed at upgrading knowledge and
trend in engineering technology.
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 AGUSAN DEL NORTE CHAPTER

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Agusan Del Norte Chapter advocates
“Work as a Team for a stronger camaraderie amongst its

as Success of One members. It creates a venue for everyone

to express their ideas and discuss
is Success of the matters. They tap the interest of the

Others” members to participate in the chapter’s

activities such as seminars and
conferences with equivalent CPD units
This has been the theme of the
but also to actively take part in the
Agusan Del Norte Chapter’s Annual
community-service programs.
General Assembly, Election of
Officers & BOD, and Fellowship Night And on March 5, 2020,
2020 the Induction
on January 24, 2020,
2020 at Hotel Oazis, of 2020 Officers & Board of Directors
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Butuan City. In this event, the of Agusan Del Norte Chapter was then
President’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, held at Watergate Hotel with Judge
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Updates on Membership, and Augustus Calo as the administering

Information on 20-Point Agenda of officer.
the National PICE were cascaded to
over 150 attendees.
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KSA-Riyadh Region Chapter, International
Charter No. 02 conducted the BODs and
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REGION CHAPTER
Officers Oath Taking Ceremony on
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January 29, 2020,

2020 at the Philippine
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Embassy, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh,

Saudi Arabia.

In the event, the Board of Directors and

other Officers sworn under oath to their
duties and responsibilities as Board of
Directors, Officers, and Chairman of
committees. Aside from the oath-taking,
HE Ambassador Adnan V. Alonto speaks
about the duties and common
responsibilities of the organization as
constituents of the Philippine Profesional
Organizations (PPOs), to the Philippine
Embassy in Riyadh and the host country.
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The Guest of Honor, HE. Adnan V.

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Alonto has highlighted that PICE

KSA-Riyadh Chapter is among its
reliable arm in implementing some of
the government programs for Overseas
Filipino Workers in the Kingdom.
Camarines Sur Chapter held its
Induction Program on the 31st of
January 2020 at Don Mariano Hall,
Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City.
It was attended by around 80 guests
including PICE National 2nd Vice
CAMARINES
President - Engr. Albert A. Perfecto
who acted as the inducting officer.
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new set of officers, the board of
directors, and new regular
members, the program highlighted

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the recognition for the services

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rendered by outgoing officers,

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the support of other chapters,
and sponsors to past activities.
The 20-point agenda of the PICE
National was also discussed. And
with that, the PICE Camarines Sur
Chapter further emphasized to its
members to set a good example,
and be a leader by actively
participating in programs such as
training and conventions which
facilitate professional growth, and
if possible, engage in worthwhile
projects/activities that will
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 ALBAY-LEGAZPI CITY CHAPTER
February 6, 2020, PICE Albay-Legazpi City Chapter held its Induction and
Turnover Ceremonies of 2020 Officers & Board of Directors, and Oathtaking of
New Members at the Patio de San Jose Resort and Convention Center,
Malilipot, Albay.

The Induction of officers was officiated

by PICE National President Erdsan Rene
S. Suero. Also present in the event
are Engr. Clemente A. Ibo (PICE National
1st Vice President), Engr. Melvin B.
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Navarro (Regional Director, DPWH

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Region V), and Hon. Noel E. Rosal

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(Mayor, Legazpi City). The event received

a warm reception with around
350 attendees.
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 QATAR CHAPTER
More than 100 active members with their families, as well as event sponsors
and committee members serving the organization, were present in the
Induction of 2020 PICE Qatar Officers and Board of Directors last
February 14, 2020,
2020 at the Oryx Rotana Doha, Old Airport Road, Doha, Qatar.

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The fifteen (15) elected Board of Directors of the Philippine Institute of Civil
Engineers Qatar Chapter (PICE Qatar) consists of nine (9) officers and six
(6) committee chairmen who were chosen by the general membership
to lead the organization for the year 2020 in the election held during the
organization’s 13th Annual General Assembly last November 29, 2019.

Sworn before Engr. Roy L. Baquiran, Founding President of PICE Qatar, was the set
of 2020 Officers and BOD. During the same event, outgoing 2019 Officers and
BODs were awarded Plaque of Appreciation for their exceptional services to the
organization. Engr. Helario S. Amoguis, the 2019 PICE Qatar Chapter President,
was awarded a Plaque of Appreciation by the BOD for his exemplary leadership.
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Likewise, the advisers consist of past presidents were also awarded a Plaque
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of Appreciation for their continued service and support to the organization.

Active members from the Constitutional, Standing and Ad Hoc committees
were given Certificates of Appreciation for their contribution to the
success of PICE Qatar in the year 2019.
 Another highlight in the event was the passing of PICE Qatar banner by now
Immediate Past President, Engr. Helario S. Amoguis to the current President,
Engr. Sheila L. Medel symbolizing the official transfer of PICE Qatar leadership.

Philippine Labor Attaché to Qatar, Hon. David Des T. Dicang graced the event
as a guest speaker. In his speech, he congratulated the newly sworn 2020
Officers and BOD and enjoined them to continue working for the
organization to attain greater heights. He also thanked the organization
for supporting the POLO-OWWA activities and hosting the sporting events
attended by the different organizations under the Philippine
Professional Organization - Qatar (PPO-Q) during the Qatar National
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Sports Day Celebration last February 11, 2020.

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TARLAC CHAPTER
On February 21, 2020,
2020 the PICE The theme of the event anchored
Tarlac Chapter conducted its on the value of collaboration
Induction of 2020 Officers and - the action of working together to
Directors with Engr. Hermon achieve certain goals and when
G. Ines as Chapter President. Held done with behavioral skills,
at the Aquino Center and Museum, it will attain far greater than
Luisita Access Road, Tarlac City, the people’s abilities and
the event was graced by expectations. Tarlac Chapter aims
ninety (90) guests composed of to foster cohesion not only among

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Chapter Members, New Members, the members but also among

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Student Chapter Members, and other organizations as well,

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guests including PICE National laying down an open
President Dr. Erdsan Rene S. Suero, communication network to
Engr. Bernardo C. De Guzman - PICE encourage participation. With
National Business Manager and efficient teamwork, the Chapter
Engr. Michael J. David - PICE can be geared towards excellence.
Regional Coordinator for Region III.

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 Quoting Dr. Suero on his
speech, “we are ought to
open the books of history
to pick up the most
significant lessons in
the past and make it a
guide for today and for
our future. We must also
have one clear vision to accomplish the goals of the organization
for our community and the country. That to be a catalyst for growth
and development, we as professionals must be united in thoughts
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and actions. There must be a collaboration, coordination, and

communication among us. And as a challenge, we must understand
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our past to re-engineer the future for a better PICE, profession,

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and quality of life.

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Angeles City Chapter conducted its 28th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies
on Feb 15, 2020 at Royce Hotel and Casino, CFZ, Pampanga. With around 150
guests, the event was graced by PICE National President Erdsan Rene S. Suero,
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo G. Lazatin, Jr, Cong. Carmelo B. Lazatin II, and
DPWH Regional Director Roseller A. Tolentino.
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On February 18, 2020, PICE Quezon
City Chapter celebrated its 38th
Founding Anniversary alongside
the conduct of its Induction of
the New Set of Officers and
Directors at the Novotel Manila
Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City.

MASBATE

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With a vision for a better and more active
organization, PICE Masbate Chapter
conducted the Oath-Taking of Newly
Elected Officers and Board of Directors
last February 22, 2020 at the Ranchelle
Beach Resort, Hotel & Restaurant,
Masbate City.

PALAWAN
The
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Induction and Oath-Taking
Ceremony of the PICE Palawan
Chapter’s new members and the new
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set of officers for the term of 2020

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was held on February 23, 2020

at Puerto Prinsesa City. The event was
graced by PICE National President
Erdsan Rene S. Suero and Puerto
Prinsesa City Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron.
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PICE Batangas Chapter organized the
Induction of its Officers, Directors, and
New Members last March 12, 2020 at
Ginazel’s Function Hall, Batangas City.
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PICE National 1st Vice President – Engr.

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Clemente A. Ibo graced the event and

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acted as the Inducting Officer.

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Coinciding to a joyous season, the PICE
Cavite Chapter held its Induction of
2020 Officers and Board Members last
December 22, 2019,
2019 at the Leanel’s
Garden Kaybagal North, Tagaytay City.
The program was attended by guest
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of honor Municipal Mayor of Alfonso

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Cavite - Randy A. Salamat and inducting

officer - Dr. Erdsan Rene S. Suero.
TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

PALAWAN
PICE Palawan Chapter in partnership
with Polaris Review Center has
organized a Technical Conference last
February 21-23, 2020 at the Polaris
Convention Center, Puerto Princesa City.
Around 100 attendees have joined the
technical sessions which focused on Design and construction in reclamation
projects and enhancement of technical competence in CMPM.

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The Career Simulation and Seminar Workshop (CSSW) is an annual activity
supported by the organization. This year the 3rd CSSW with the theme,
Partnership through Work Immersion: Imparting Knowledge and Gearing
Aspirants Towards Sustainable Learning” commenced on January 17, 2020 at the
Philippine School Doha with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
between PSD and the PICE Qatar Chapter representatives.

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 The program had run for eight Hon. David Des Dicang, Philippine
Fridays, seven Fridays of 5 hours Labor Attaché to the State of Qatar,
lecture, and the culmination was the keynote speaker during
day activity, under the PICE the closing ceremonies on
Qatar - Support Programs and March 6, 2020. Certificates of
Events Committee for Students completion were given to the
(SPECS) chaired by Engr. Arman student participants and tokens of
Tolentino. A total of 16 aspirants appreciation to the professional
coming from the Philippine School lecturers were awarded by Hon.
of Doha - Senior High School Dicang together with the PPO-Q
Department have completed Chairman Cirio “Serge” Caras,
an on-line examination and the PSD Administration, and the
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evaluation conducted by the PICE CSSW Committee.

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Qatar CSSW Lecturers.

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EPSA - Seminar on Advanced

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Planning and Scheduling Review

The Philippine Institute of Civil

Engineers, Inc - Eastern Province of
Saudi Arabia (EPSA) conducted a
Seminar on Advanced Planning
and Scheduling Review by
Engr. Gholan Medalla, PMP, PMI-RMP
last January 17, 2020 at the Ronza
Rose Sea View Hotel, Al-Khobar,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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The main objective of this seminar is to learn the Principles of Critical

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Path and its significance to the commercial aspect of projects. In the seminar,
the usage of Optimum resource peak Advance Schedule Analysis
review such as Work front Analysis, Crew Density Analysis, Schedule
Risks Progression, EOT review (basic) and others were discussed.
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Training and
Technical
Workshop on the
Introduction to
Building Information
Modeling – BIM
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent 3D model-based process

that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals
the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct and manage
buildings and infrastructure. And to introduce the BIM technology to our
engineers, the PICE-Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the
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ASEP Regional Coordinating Council- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has organized

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a Training and Technical Workshop on the Introduction to Building Information

Modeling – BIM last January
January 24 & 31, February 7 & 21, 2020 which
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held at Al-Khobar, KSA. The series of training covered courses on
Introduction to BIM & Revit Architecture, Modelling Concept, and many more.  
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Seminar for Financial Literacy

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PICE-EPSA, in collaboration with
IMG International, conducted a
series of Seminar for Financial
Literacy which happened on
February 28, March 6, 13 and 20,
and April 3 this year at Ronza
Rose Sea View Hotel, Al-Khobar,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The
main objective of the Financial
Literacy seminar is to facilitate
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Engineers in fortifying their financial

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skills, including personal financial

management, budgeting, and
investing.
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Training and Technical
Workshop for Computer-Aided
Structural Analysis and Design

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. - Eastern Province of Saudi

Arabia in collaboration with the Association of Structural Engineers of the
Philippines - Regional Coordinating Council, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(ASEP-RCC KSA) conducted a Training and Technical Workshop for
Computer-Aided Structural Analysis and Design of an 8-Storey Reinforced
Concrete Building to NSCP 2015. Classroom sessions were conducted on
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February 28, March 6, and 13 at Ronza Rose Sea View Hotel,

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Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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When the Saudi government implemented restrictions on social gatherings,

the classroom session of this training halted. It resumes online through Zoom
App. The course outline includes the ETABS workflow, from definitions of
Structure, its Material Properties, Sections, up to Designing.
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OTHER EVENTS

QATAR
Started in 2012, Qatar National Sports Day has been a yearly occasion that
offers opportunities filled with a variety of sports programs and other
physical activities aimed at promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Celebrated on the second Tuesday in February, this one-of-a-kind
event encourages all members of the society to takepart in the
nationwide celebration.

This year on 11th of February, the

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
(PICE) Qatar Chapter spearheaded the
Qatar National Sports Day Celebration

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incollaboration with the Philippine

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Overseas Labor Office (POLO)

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and the Philippine Professional
Organization– Qatar (PPO-Q).

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 Engr. Sheila Medel, President
of PICE Qatar Chapter,
commenced the event by
welcoming representatives
of fourteen (14) Filipino
professional and community
organizations. After that,
Philippine Labor Attaché to
Doha, Hon. David Des Dicang
and PPO-Q Chairman,
Mr. Cirio Caras delivered
their short messages for all the attendees. Held at Museum
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of Islamic Arts (MIA) Park, Doha, Qatar, the sports celebration started
early in the morning. The event featured activities such as Fun Walk at
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the MIA Park area, and other Filipino-themed games. And to complete
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the Filipino vibe, local food and snacks were served during the event.
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The event concluded with the awarding ceremony with the host chapter,
PICE Qatar, thanking all the participants and volunteers who made
the activity a success.
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ENGINEERING
DAY
Several PICE Chapters nationwide,
including the Camarines Sur Chapter,
joined in the celebration of World
Engineering Day for Sustainable
Development World Engineering
Day on March 4, 2020.

The field of engineering has expanded

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considerably in the past decade,

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supported by advances in science,
physics, and technology. Over the

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years, with the economic challenges,
environmental issues, and other
pressing concerns, we have come
to realize the great importance of
sustainability. Which is why
sustainability is now in the mind of
developers in building new projects
and in retrofitting existing ones. We
must focus more on creating resilient,
safe, sustainable, and long-lasting
structures that have minimum impact
on the environment.
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As the faculty and students of

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Engineering Department of University

of Nueva Caceres believes,
“sustainable development will take
big part in preventing climate change
in destroying our world.”
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PICE SAVES
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LIVES 2020
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Civil Engineers do not only build infrastructures to create better

lives, but they also give a part of them to save millions of lives.
Tagged as “PICE SAVES LIVES 2020”, Civil Engineers across the nation
organize bloodletting activities in support of the Department
of Health’s advocacy in creating a culture of voluntary blood
donation as a vital measure on emergency preparedness
nationwide. The blood drives are in collaboration with Philippine
Red Cross and other organizations. Likewise, other community
service initiatives were organized by our Civil Engineers.
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 Simultaneous Nationwide
Blood Letting Activity on
February 29, 2020
The NCR Chapters have expressed their full support to the Simultaneous
Nationwide Blood Letting Activity, which was spearheaded by the National
Board of Directors. The activity was held at the 4th Floor, Maringal Hall, Camp
Crame, Quezon City. Blood donors coming from the different parts of Metro
Manila have participated to this worthwhile initiative of the organization.

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Members of the National Board, NCR Regional Coordinator and Chapter

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Presidents with their respective officers and directors were present

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 ALBAY-LEGAZPI CITY CHAPTER
Donating blood is an active way of helping others and the whole of
society. It’s just a few moments out of a day but for patients in need,
it may save their life. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency
and for people who need long-term treatments. Many people
would not be alive today if donors had not generously given
their blood.

And in participation to the Simultaneous Donation Drive on

February 29, 2020,
2020 Albay-Legazpi City Chapter convened at the Pacific
Mall Activity Center, Legazpi City. Donors including PICE ALC Members,
DPWH employees, and others took part in the said activity. Also present
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in the event are Engr. Clemente A. Ibo (PICE National 1st Vice President),
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Dr. Fulbert Alec Gillego (Legazpi City Health Office Head and
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Board Directors of Phil. Red Cross Albay Legazpi Chapter),

Rosiedel P . Rivero (Chapter Administrator of Philippine Red Cross Albay
Legazpi City Chapter), Loreli Losito (Chapter Service Representative
for Blood Services) and Allan B. Imperial (Board of Director Philippine
Red Cross Albay Legazpi City Chapter).
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PICE Iligan City - Lanao del Norte Chapter also joins the PICE Saves Lives 2020
on February 29, 2020.
2020 Incumbent board members and past presidents strongly
supported the activity with their presence. They gave encouragement and
appreciation by providing lunch to their
recruited blood donors and attending
Philippine Red Cross personnel. The
Chapter also handed packs of rice to
each of the blood donors. With the

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words of President Desiree Abella, we
thank the Almighty for giving us

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success. And quoting Proverbs 16:9,

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Pres. Abella shared that “A man’s
heart plans his way, But the Lord
directs his steps.”

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PICE Zamboanga City Chapter, Charter 8 also takes part in the Simultaneous
Blood Letting Activity on February 29, 2020 convening PICE Members,
Student Chapters and DPWH Employees Donors at the Conference Room,
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DPWH-IX, Veterans Avenue Extension, Tetuan, Zamboanga City.

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They managed to collect 13,050 cc of extracted blood during the event.

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Agusan del Norte Chapter also took part in the PICE- Saves Lives 2020,
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Simultaneous Nationwide Blood Letting Activity last February 29, 2020.

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Out of 36 registrants, 26 are successful donors.
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PICE Camarines Sur Chapter joins in the simultaneous blood drive on
February 29, 2020 which was held at Philippine Red Cross Office, Panganiban
Drive, Naga City. Around sixty (60) persons composed of PICE Camarines
Sur Chapter officers, members, Philippine Red Cross Medical Team,
donors and others were present on that day.
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PICE Camarines Sur Chapter President Nida P. Pontillas enjoined by other officers
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cited that “it is better to give than to receive” meaning that it is good to help others
while we are still able and has the capacity to provide and to raise awareness that
individuals can save lives and improve the health of others by donating blood.
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Aligned to PICE SAVE LIVES 2020 program, Aklan Chapter conducted a
bloodletting activity last 6th of March 2020 at Philippine Red Cross – Aklan
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Chapter Office, Fortunato F. Quimpo St., Kalibo, Aklan.

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Various civil engineers from the Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO), Civil Aviation
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Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), LGU Kalibo Municipal Engineer’s Office,

Bureau of Fire Protection Aklan and students from Aklan State
University-College of Industrial Technology Engineering and Architecture
Department participated in the said activity. Out of 69 participants,
39 had successfully donated their blood.

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PICE San Pablo Chapter conducted its Blood Letting Activity on February 26, 2020
at the Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City Campus, and was able
to collect 27 units of blood from students and teachers.
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ALBAY-LEGAZPI
The Taal eruption has affected
thousands of families and
caused millions-worth of
damage. And in response to
the need of the community,
organizations, and individuals
have initiated relief operations.
And on January
January 19, 2020,
2020 PICE Albay-Legazpi City Chapter organized
Oplan Taal Community Relief Operation and have had a courtesy call and
dialogue with Batangas Governor Hermilando “Dodo” I. Manda as and

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Batangas Vice Governor Jose Antonio “Mark” Leviste II. 

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On February 9, 2020,
2020 PRC Lucena
and PICE San Pablo Chapter also
had a CSR Program for Taal Volcano
Eruption Victims donating goods that
benefited hundreds of affected
families in the Municipality of
Balete, Batangas.

LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
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PICE Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter also extended help to the victims of Taal by
initiating a Relief operation at Rafael M. Lojo Evacuation Center San Vicente,
Lipa, Batangas last January 22, 2020.
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The PICE Tarlac Chapter in its
objective to help the community has
installed water supply equipment at
Parsolingan Elementary School, Gerona,
Tarlac last January
January 25, 2020.
2020 This effort
was made to augment the water supply
of the school in preparation for the
summer season when water is scarce
and limited.  

Another initiative of PICE

PICE Tarlac Chapter
is the installation
installation of a Hand Washing
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Station to
Station the Parsolingan Elementary
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School last February 3, 2020.

2020 This is to
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supplement their need for a decent

handwashing station. This is also to
encourage the students to wash their
hands often because as the saying goes,
“Cleanliness is next to Godliness”. Amidst the Corona Virus Crisis,
the students are now more aware of the importance of washing their
hands and the proper way of doing it. An acknowledgment was made by
the School Principal for the said project and for the commitment
of PICE Tarlac Chapter to be of service to the community.

QATAR
PICE Qatar Board of Directors
(BODs) and members together
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with their families participated

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in the Dukhan
Dukhan Beach
Clean-Up and Team Building
Drives  on January 31, 2020,
2020
at the Dukhan Public Beach,
Doha, Qatar. 
The event kicked-off with a breakfast which was then followed by the actual
beach clean-up. Afterward, Engr. Roy L. Baquiran, Founding President of
PICE Qatar commenced the Team Building activities which feature a mixture
of native and modern games designed to signify Teamwork, Team
Development, Conflict Management, and Clear Communication. This is
the first time after many years that PICE Qatar conducted an outdoor

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team building event. Past presidents and members of the Board of

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Directors 2020 took turns in giving inspirational messages advising

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the members to stay active and remain supportive of the organization.

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
An  Outreach and Mangrove
Planting Activity with
Activity the theme
“Touching Lives, Touching
Environment” was organized by
PICE-Negros Occidental Chapter
on February 1, 2020 at Sitio
Nabuswang, Brgy. Canmoros,
Binalbagan, Negros Occidental.
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After planting Mangrove trees, PICE-NOC conducted a Gift Giving, Feeding,

and Lecture on Electrical Safety at Home. Necessary information on
Environmental Awareness and Electrical Safety at Home was shared with
the community.
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On  February 16, 2020  representatives
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from the Philippine Institute of Civil

Engineers joins in the Outreach
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Program hosted by the Professional

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Regulation Commission (PRC), which was

held at Sitio Kanawan, Morong, Bataan.

CAMARINES SUR
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The “Tulong
“Tulong Dunong” – a Gift of Love is
Love an activity organized by PICE
PICE Camarines
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Sur.This program aimed to open the minds of fellow civil engineers and
Sur
other professionals to our social responsibility by sharing books to cultivate and
improve others’ knowledge. People from this municipality and other remote
areas will be benefitted from the said project. Those far-flung areas and families
who have limited resources can use these materials as reference. 
And on February
February 26, 2020, PICE
2020 Camarines Sur Chapter has turned-over
solicited books consisting of law books (50 books), medical (57 books),
engineering (29 books), accounting (16 books), and assorted 39 college books,
and other reading materials. During the turnover, Mayor Chiqui Fuentebella
of Tigaon, Camarines Sur expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the
donated books and for selecting their community as the beneficiary.

ILIGAN CITY-LANAO DEL NORTE

PICE Iligan City-Lanao del Norte participates in a Dental
Dental Mission.
Mission
The event was a joint undertaking of the Philippine Dental Association,

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Iligan Dental Society, Inc., and the PICE Iligan City - Lanao del
Norte Chapter. It was held at the Barangay Hinaplanon Day Care Center

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on  February 20, 2020
2020. Around 86 daycare children attended the

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dental mission.

PICE officers, directors, and past presidents distributed “dental kits”

containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, face towel; and Jollibee-snacks
to the participating children. 

This is fulfilling the Chapter mission of improving the civil engineering

profession, and championing programs that contribute to nation-building
and to improving the quality of life.

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As the current situation right now that the whole world is facing, we must
strengthen health awareness and use proper precautions for the safety of every
individual. On March
March 6, 2020,
2020 the Provincial Government of Davao Del Norte
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through the Provincial Health Office and in Cooperation with PICE

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Chapter  conducted a Dental

Dental Check-up and HIV testing.
testing Held at Provincial
Engineer’s Compound, Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, the program
has benefited hundreds.
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PICE National Board of Directors headed by its President Dr. Erdsan Rene S.
Suero visited the earthquake-affected provinces of Cotabato and Davao del Sur
on November 29, 2019,
2019 to handover assistance thru the LGU for the people

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BATANES
PICE Past National President and DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral,
Ph.D. launched in Batanes her personal community outreach project, the
Quake-Shake Table and Knowledge Exchange: A Community-Based Disaster
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-Resistant Construction. Present in the event are former PICE National Officer
Engr. April Frances Agatha G. Flores, PICE Batanes Officers and members
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headed by Chapter President Engr. Rommel E. Fabi, Basco Local Government

Unit employees and some members of the Basco community.
Usec. Cabral distributed PICE’s Basic Disaster Resilience Handbook
and lectured on the importance of disaster management.
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the world was abruptly disrupted. And every day, the government, the people,
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and most especially our front-liners are grappling head-on with

an invisible foe - the COVID-19.
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But this crisis has fueled the true spirit of Filipino Bayanihan as
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volunteer-driven efforts constantly emerge from everywhere. And our

engineers are also doing their part in extending much-needed
assistance to our fellows. Our engineers have installed disinfection
tents and have also conducted donation drives and relief operations
that reached communities across the nation and the globe. And with that,
the Philippine Institute for Civil Engineers (PICE) proudly recognizes
the efforts and selfless service of our Engineers from all over the country
and overseas in this time of crisis.

Thank you very much, and Mabuhay ang mga

Pilipinong Inhinyerong Sibil!
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PICE Publications Team

En gr. Mar i a L u i s a D V. O l i t o q u i t
Chairperson

En gr. F r a n c i s A l d ri n e A . U y, P h. D .
Vice Chairman

M e m be r s :
Engr. Maribel D. Martirez
Engr. Ranulfo C. Feliciano
Engr. Frederick Francis M. Sison
Engr. Adam C. Abinales
Engr. Romeo C. Rosario

En gr. R h o n n i e C . Es t o re s
Executive Director

Na ti on a l S e cre t a ri a t :
Oliver G. Bantolinao
Head, Admin and Operations Section

Michael G. Candol
Head, IT and Publications Unit

Ej G. Garcia
Assistant, IT and Publications Unit

May r i an Ne s s D V. O l i t o q u i t
Content Writer

X en a Z . C a ba h u g
Layout Artist
 P UBL I C ATI O N C HA IRW O M AN CO R NER

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) is composed of

thousands of Civil Engineers coming from different regions of the
Philippines and the world. With members of diverse backgrounds,
PICE promotes unity and inclusivity in the organization. We believe
that each one of our members is significant not only to the growth
of the organization but also in the profession. Everyone has a part
to play toward nation-building. And it is our collective efforts that
create a positive impact on our community and country.

So in support of the PICE’s mission to bring Civil Engineers

together, the Publication Committee serves as an arm in bridging
and connecting the members to the organization. And with that,
we are proud to present this year’s first quarter issue of the PICE
Newsletter that covers stories and events from
January to March 2020. This newsletter is the product
of the active participation and cooperation of all the
Chapters, members, and of course through the support
of the National Board of Directors, and the hard work of
the PICE Publication Team.

This is only the first among the many newsletters that

we will be publishing. And we encourage all the
chapters and our members to be part of this project.
Together, let us share good news and laudable
stories that will inspire others. Because as the
saying goes, “one act of kindness can change the
world” as this creates a ripple effect of inspiring
others to the same.

Once again, we would like to thank you all and

congratulate you on doing astounding work!
May God bless us all!

Maria Luisa P. De Vera – Olitoquit , ASEAN Eng

National Director
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