ISSN 0115 - 6322 Volume XXXVIII No.

4 October-December 2008

33rd
Annual
National
Convention
A guide to
Electrical Safety
this Holiday Season
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR
IMPROVING IMMUNITY TO POWER
QUALITY DEFECTS (Part 2)
 2008 IIEE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

National President Hipolito A. Leoncio

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VP Internal Affiars Arthur N. Escalante
VP External Affairs Gregorio Y. Guevarra
VP Technical Affairs Armando R. Diaz

ontents
National Secretary Gregorio R. Cayetano
National Treasurer Jules S. Alcantara
National Auditor Alex C. Cabugao
Region I Dominador N. Valmote, Jr.
Region II Jose F. Bognot, Jr.
Region IV Larry C. Cruz
Region V Antonio B. Millete
THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Region VI Alan D. Junsay

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Region VII Roberto A. Cabarrubias
Region VIII Mario E. Viñas
Region IX Manuel S. Ibabao
Immediate Former President Raymond A. Marquez

Operations Manager Thea Rimando - Sy

4 President’s Report THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Summary on the development of the Three-point agenda by the IIEE 2008 National Editor-in-Chief Armando R. Diaz
President PUBLICATIONs COMMITTEE

8 Regional Conferences
13th Southern Mindanao Regional Conference, also the 10th Annual
Chair Frumencio T. Tan
Member Ariel M. Gomez
Member Ronald Vincent M. Santiago
Convention and the Election of officers of the IIEE-Central Region Chapter Member Dr. Allan C. Nerves
Saudi Arabia (IIEE-CRCSA). Adviser Sixto C. Camaclang

10 IIEE Chapter News Bits

Editorial Consultant Robinson S. Uy

EDITORIAL STAFF
Includes several activities conducted by different chapter members of
the Institute for the last quarter of 2008. IIEE also gave electrical safety tips Technical Head Ramon P. Ayaton
during the holiday seasons. Publications Staff Marvin H. Caseda

16 Cover Story
The 33rd Annual National Convention (ANC) with a theme; “Responding to
Communications Consultant Jenelyn Pajutining
IT Consultant Kenneth Q. Uy
Training Staff Zaida Aileize Tinio
BEE Staff Ma. Elena U. Liongson
Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency and Environment Protection”.
Marketing Head Allen M. Pido
The biggest annual event for the Institution, is the ANC. This event is a mark Account Executive Nikki V. Menguito, Joan Q. de los
in the time line of the Institute’s history. It gathered numbers of Electrical Santos
Practitioners in the country to bond in one tie and at the same time to Membership Head Dickinson Lim
equip modern technological knowledge in response to the growing Membership Staff Alma C. Larce, Evangeline J.
needs of the industry. Borromeo
Administration Head Melissa Ann D. Banabana,
Administrative Staff Niellisa Joy B. bandong, Delfin M.
Sitchon, Gary E. Orillaza, Eustaquio S. Libo-on, Grendil S.

23 Industry News
Diestro
Finance Head Maria Ana A. Glifonea
Finance Staff Karen T. Sacdalan

Feature News
7 - WATER POLLUTION: UNIDENTIFIED WORLD PROBLEM - 7
22 - THE PPC, OUR COLLEAGUE AND DEFENDER -22
29 - PELMATP - Paving the Way for an Efficient Lighting Economy - 29

35 Technical Paper
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVING
IMMUNITY TO POWER QUALITY DEFECTS (Part 2 of 2)
By: Engr. Gener Restubog Our cover is a visual representation of the

38 Member’s Corner
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Engr. Armando R. Diaz
Editor-in-Chief

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Fundamental
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Welcome to the fourth and final issue of the 2008 The Electrical Engineer
Magazine!
With the support of the members, led by our dynamic National President
Engr. Hipolito Leoncio, together with other National officers, Regional
Governors, and Chapter Officers, we are proud to report that we have
accomplished our mission to publish all issues of The Electrical Engineer
Magazine for the year 2008.

1. To accept responsibility in making sound engineering To give you a backgrounder of what is in store for you: our EE staff
decisions, consistent with the safety, health, and welfare gathered special events that covered the last three months of the year
of the public and the environment; 2008. We included various activities and events of different Chapters that
responded to the commitment of our Institute in serving our members,
our community, and advocacy in property safety, along with our 2008
theme, “Responding to Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency and
2. To avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest,
Environment Protection.”
and to disclose them to affected parties whenever
they do exist; Now that we are approaching the Christmas season, we found it
appropriate to include Christmas safety tips relevant to the substandard
3. To be honest, objective, impartial and realistic in
Christmas lights.
stating claims of estimates based on available date;
We also included the result of the election in the recently held 10TH Annual
4. To prevent graft and corruption in all its forms;
National Convention of our IIEE- Central Region Chapter in Saudi Arabia,
and of course, our very exciting 33rd IIEE Annual National Convention.
5. To improve the understanding of technology,
its advancement, its appropriate applications, and
Congratulations to the newly elected National Officers, Regional Governors
potential consequences;
and Chapter Officers of IIEE, for the fresh mandate they obtained from our
members.
6. To maintain and improve our technical competence
and to undertake technological tasks for others only
To all contributors and supporters of The Electrical Engineer Magazine,
if qualified by education, training or experience or after
including editorial family, let me express my profound appreciation for
full disclosure of pertinent limitations;
their untiring efforts in making our endeavor a success.
7. To seek, offer, and accept constructive criticism of
As we reach the milestone of our achievements, we deeply hope for
echnical work, to acknowledge and correct technical
continued unity amongst us though it may lead to success or hardship.
errors; and to credit properly their contributions;
With the new set of incoming officers at the helm, we look forward for
bigger successes ahead of us.
8. To treat fairly all persons regardless of race, religion,
gender, disability, age, or natural origins;
In behalf of the editorial staff of the The Electrical Engineer magazine and
our loved ones, Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year to all of you!
9. To avoid injury to another’s life, property, reputation,
livelihood by false or malicious actions;

10. To assist colleagues and co-worker in their
professional development and to support them in
following the Code of Ethics.
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of the National President

ENGR. HIPOLITO A. LEONCIO

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Season Greetings

December reminds each of us the season to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
It is also a month long celebration where everyone is trying to cope up with the
busy schedule. Either way, December is the last month of the year when we
usually summed up the victories and undertaking of our Institution.

THE ANC

Last November, the biggest event of the Institution marked

another history in the time line. The Annual National Convention (ANC) was
successfully held with the help and cooperation of each member chapter of
the Institute. This annual convention strengthens the ties that bounded us as
the electrical practitioners of the country. The success of this big event reflects
the excellence of our institution as the main provider of technical knowledge
to the practitioners in our industry to be able to fulfill our commitment to our
community.

With our theme for 2009, “Responding to Global Electrical Safety, Energy
Efficiency and Environment Protection, we are able to respond to the growing
needs of our community parallel to the electrical industry.

As the year ends, I would like to give you the recent updates about the three-
point agenda that we used as guide to fulfill our organizational objective:

AGENDA #1 99% ACCURACY ON MEMBERSHIP DATABASE.

With all the effort of the Membership and Chapter Development Committee
(MCD) headed by Engr. Joebe Panhilason, the Institute took all the effort to
update our Membership Database. This action would help the Institute to
make sure that each member would receive the benefit for him/her.

To be able to accomplish this goal, the Institute used all the modern ways to
reach the members and encourage them to update their membership status.
Through the uses of SMS Technology and Electronic Mail (E-Mail), the Institute
conducted a text brigade or mass e-mail sending to update our members on
the latest developments and activities of the Institute.

Aside from the above strategies, the MCD developed the EE-
Empowerment Program. This program includes a raffle activity. To be qualified
for this raffle, a member must have updated his or her status with the Institute.
Exciting prizes are waiting for the lucky winners of the raffle draw such as PEC 1
Books and for the Grand Raffle Prize, FOUR ASUS LAPTOPS.

This activity tends to encourage the members to update their membership

information to the Institute.
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Also the number of members who participated during this
year’s election increases to 2593.
The table below shows the consistent increase of member:
Month Number of Members
January 22, 058
February 22, 127
March 22,172
April 22, 265
May 22,766
June 23, 212
July 23,530
August 23, 890
September 24, 248
October 25, 035
November 25, 530
AGENDA #2 IMPROVEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
To meet the growing needs of the electrical practitioners,
various seminars, fora and conferences were conducted
with the cooperation of Technical Department and member
chapters of the institute. These activities aim to enhance the
technical and professional skills of our members.
To be able to reach our objectives for the Institution, the Institute
already purchased books, as addition for the references of our
members for any study or research they are conducting.
The acquisitions of Technical books are still ongoing to cope
up with the latest technological matters in the society,
today.
May I also solicit from our members engineering books and
technical magazines. They may want to donate to the
institute to complement our library.
As we are aiming for, the EE Magazine accomplished its goal
to publish four issues for one year and to be available on its
due date. This magazine is use to disseminate the latest event
in the organization, including the Membership Update and
technical reports or development. The EE Magazine is our
communication link to all our members..
We also developed two websites: the www.iiee.org.ph
and www.iieeonline.com for a better and faster access to
information about the organization.
For a better management, the membership function was
detached from the marketing department. This action tends
to manage the needs, issues, concerns of the members.
I believe that an updated and accurate membership
database would pave the away to a more effective and
efficient service to our members.
AGENDA #3 STRENGHTEN IIEE-GOVERNMENT/INDUSTRY
PARTNERSHIP
For the whole year, we witnessed various tied up of the
Institute to strengthen the society. If we could remember, last
March was the Fire Prevention Month.
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The IIEE tied up with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in its
aim to fight the growing numbers of electrical related fire
incidents.
To be able to fight the growing numbers of fire incidents caused
by electrical malpractice, IIEE promoted different programs
to support the on going task dealing with electrical safety.
Various partnerships with different government and private
organizations in the Philippines marked the success of this
agenda. These partnerships are designed to our purpose on
Power Reform Advocacies, Environmental Protection, Electrical
Safety and Energy Efficiency. Among this organizations are as
follows:
1. Department of Energy-Philippine Efficient Lighting Market
Transformation Project
2. National Power Corporation
3. Department of Interior and Local Government—Bureau of
Fire Protection
4. National Transmission Corporation
5. Department of Trade and Industry—Bureau of Product
Standards
6. Manila Electric Company
7. Original Equipment Manufacturers Association of the
Philippines, Inc.
8. Society of Philippine Electrical Contractors & Suppliers, Inc.
9. Association of City/Municipality Electrical Engineers &
Electricians
10. Electronics Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc
11. Renewable Energy Association of the Philippines, Inc.
12. Philippine Association of Electrical Industries, Inc.
13. Federation of Electronic Suppliers & Manufacturers of the
Philippines, Inc.
14. Energy Management Association of the Philippines
15. Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc.
16. Philippine Technological Council.
Also last July 7, 2008, we remembered that the IIEE signed
a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine
Technological Council (PTC). Your president already gave you
some backgrounds about PTC.
In line with this, IIEE agreed to assist and to host the FIRST
ENGINEERING SUMMIT in the Philippines on January 29-31, 2009,
same venue of the ANC.
We also signed another Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
with the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) last August 26,
2008 with the presence of the representatives from the Institute
and MERALCO.
This agreement supported the 2008 theme, “Global Electrical
Safety, Energy Efficiency and Environment Protection”, as
the MERALCO agreed to provide assistant to the IIEE for the
up-coming activities that it may choose from. Prior to this
agreement, we witnessed the undeniable cooperation from
MERALCO to our past and present activities.
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Led by the IIEE Ladies Auxillary, the IIEE “Alay Sa Kapwa” Project was IIEE Ladies Auxillary with Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio during the Outreach
launched. Program (top and bottom)

Your president also attended various discussions to meet this year’s objective; (1) A round table discussion hosted by the Asian
Institute of Management last August 13, 2008, in preparation for the Energy Summit and contribution in response to the present
energy status by different concerned organizations. (2) UP Forum tackled the issue on Reducing Power Rates.

Several tree planting activities were conducted by the different member chapter of the Institute. It shows the IIEE’s love for
Mother Nature despite of the growing technological innovations in the community.

IIEE also showed its concern to the younger generation as we witnessed the school supplies donation program of different
chapter members.

The Institute also manifested its concern to other less fortunate individuals as we conducted donation programs to different
civil and charitable institutions. Last October 22, the IIEE, together with the Ladies Auxiliary held its donation program in Las
Piñas City Jail. Different basic necessities like detergent soap and medicines were distributed to the residents of the said city jail.
Another outreach program was the medicine donation to Philippine Children’s Hospital also brought by the IIEE through its Ladies
Auxiliary.

The goal to achieve this three-point agenda lies beyond the cooperation, unity and concern for each. I hope that we will
continue to support each other to strengthen our solid foundation and to be able to reach our goal.

I would like to invite everyone to the First Engineering Summit to be held on January 29-31, 2008 at SMX Convention Center. This
event is a result of an agreement between the IIEE and the PTC.

Thank you and a happy holiday!

God bless, IIEE!

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 OUR WATER...
There is a saying that water is vital in every living being on earth. To simply, as the common quotation always tell, water is life!,
simple, clear and easy to understand. We are aware that we are presently living in a world composed on 25% of land and other
75% is a body of water.

We are greatly fortunate that the earth is made up of mostly water; however, realizing that only three percent of it is fresh and a
large percent of this three percent varies in different form such as snow and ice, and in other forms of fresh bodies of water such
as springs, lakes and the same,(that are mostly polluted), we must be aware that we have an unidentified problem in accessing
clean water.

Water pollution is the contamination of foreign elements to different of bodies of water as a result of human activities. Water pol-
lution brings danger to different living beings in water. Realizing the present situation of our natural bodies of water, what is the
sense of the said quotation? Water is life, water is vital in every living beings, but as we look around, see our very own Pasig River
as an example, how can be a polluted body of water be a symbol of life?

In our society nowadays, water takes an important role in agriculture and industry, especially in the Philippines. The partial
amount of the total water needs of the society covers drinking water and personal household use or household water

There are different causes of water pollutions. Some natural phenomena such as volcanoes eruption, storms and earthquakes
might be a cause of changes in water quality. Also, the flows of chemicals and other industrial ailments in rivers and streams our
critical problems in our world in the present time.

Listed below were the Major Pollutants of our Freshwater Habitat from the Microsoft Encarta

• Sewage and other oxygen-demanding wastes (largely carbonaceous organic material, the decomposition of which leads to
oxygen depletion).
• Infectious agents.
• Plant nutrients that can stimulate the growth of aquatic plants, which then interfere with water uses and, when decaying, de-
plete the dissolved oxygen and produce disagreeable odors.
• Exotic organic chemicals, including pesticides, various industrial products, surface-active substances in detergents, and the
decomposition products of other organic compounds.
• Petroleum, especially from oil spills.
• Inorganic minerals and chemical compounds.
• Sediments consisting of soil and mineral particles washed by storms and floodwater from croplands, unprotected soils, mine
workings, roads, and bulldozed urban areas.
• Radioactive substances from the wastes of uranium and thorium mining and refining, from nuclear power plants, and from the
industrial, medical, and scientific use of radioactive materials.

These pollutants greatly deteriorating our rivers and streams that are somehow resulted to lack access to safe drinking water.

Some of the common effects of water pollution are very particular in human health. Nitrates (the salts of nitric acid) in drinking
water can cause a disease in infants that sometimes results in death. Cadmium in sludge-derived fertilizer can be absorbed by
crops; if ingested in sufficient amounts, the metal can cause an acute diarrhea disorder and liver and kidney damage. We are
also greatly aware that dirty water, if consumed might cause to epidemic like cholera.

An ordinary citizen, we are aware that water pollution is an old common problem in our society. Though it is very common, the
question here is why we can solve or eliminate this problem? Being aware of this common problem is the first step for a better
solution. Let us be aware and do something. The change must start within our own self. Water resources are given and entrusted
to us, and it is our responsibility to maintain its natural beauty. Keep moving towards the modern industry but start working to
eliminate this problem. *** (source: Microsoft Encarta)
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Lucky 13 on Southern Mindanao Regional Conference

“As long as it is right and true, let us do it.

Surely we shall succeed”

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The IIEE Davao Chapter- RIX successfully hosted the 13th
Southern Mindanao Regional Conference with the theme
“Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency, and Environment
Protection” last October 2-4, 2008. The conference was
attended by more than 250 participants representing the eleven
regional chapters National Officers, guest, and 21 exhibitors
showcased the latest advancement in technologies.

With the commitment to give the best service to fellow 2008 MOST OUTSTANDING REGIONAL CONFERENCE
members/practitioners of the profession, we took time
determining what should highlights the event. Shown on IIEE Davao City Chapter Officers posed with the distinguished National Of-
this page are some of those lucrative activities manifesting ficers during the 13th SOUTHERN MINDANAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE
last October 2-4, 2008 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel.
our commitment in advancing those concerns undeniably
embodied in the institute’s vision and goal.

“As long as it is right and true, let us do it. Surely we shall

succeed” (rga)

Technical Seminar on Open Access shared by no less than BEE Examiner Engr.
Ed Mendoza. “Open Access gives consumers (750 kW and above consumption)
the discretion to choose its own power suppliers”
MOA Signing between IIEE and PRC on the formation of Continuing Professional
Education Council. Engr. Shown Engr. A. Escalante-VP Internal Affairs affixing
his conformity to the Agreement and Engr. H. Leoncio-National President,
representing IIEE, and BEE Examiner Engr. Edward L. Mendoza Snippets from the 33rd ANC

Plant Tour at the Davao Light and Power Company’s most advanced Sub
Station- one of the activities during the 13th SMRC

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It’s #10 for the IIEE-CRCSA

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The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers - Central Region Chapter Saudi Arabia (IIEE-CRCSA) successfully held its 10th An-
nual Convention and Election of officers for the year 2009 last November 7, 2008 at White Palace Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia.

The one day celebration includes a technical seminar by the ABB Professionals. It was divided into three topics: (a) MNS-iS Sys-
tem by Engr. Benjamen Magarzo of ABB-EIL, (b) PLC-AC500 by Engr. Ferdinand Fajardo of ABB-EIL and DOCWin Ver. 3.0 by Engr.
Meliton Solas, also from ABB-EIL.

The presentation of the Board of Directors (BOD) nominees, casting of ballots and canvassing was held during the morning ses-
sion of the event, led by Engr. Eduardo Bautista, Chairman of the Nominating Committee.

Listed below is the complete list of the New Set of Officers for 2009:

Chapter President ---- Engr. Pedro S. Torres Engr. Al G. Mutia

Chapter VP Internal Affairs --- Engr. Danilo A. Narsolis Engr. Rogelio C. Suguitan
Chapter VP External Affairs --- Engr. Dene S. Horneja Engr. Leandro C. Suguitan
Chapter VP Technical Affairs --- Engr. Victor B. Imperial Engr. Sahak I Ampang
Chapter Secretary ---- Engr. Jajilo J. Trillo Engr. Rafael T. Soriano
Chapter Treasurer --- Engr. Timoteo D. Antivola Engr. Rolando M. Nicolas
Chapter Auditor --- Engr. Daniel G. Cabasa Engr. Celso T. Plaza
Engr. Jeo G. Deliva
Hon. Antonio Villamor, Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia served as the guest speaker of the said event. During his message,
he lauded the IIEE for its commitment in performing a vital role in advocating energy efficiency, and for developing, planning
and implementing various safety solutions and programs to reduce risks cause by accidents/disasters to individuals, equipment,
and properties.

IIEE-CRCSA was accredited on November 22, 1998 by the National office Manila under charter 69. It is the 69th Chapter that was
recognized by the Institute and Fourth Foreign Chapter that to be organized in Saudi Arabia. For more information about IIEE-
CRCSA, join its yahoo group, contact www.groups.yahoo.com/group/iiee_crcsa.

Clockwise: 2009 IIEE-CRCSA BOD and members; AWARDING OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR THE 3 TECHNICAL SPEAKERS; 2009 IIEE-CRCSA BOD after Oathtak-
ing; HON. AMB. ANTONIO P. VILLAMOR giving his speech as Guest Speaker

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REGION IV - J2U; ON THE GO

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Since its induction last February 16, 2008, the Journey to Unity
Program (J2U) of Region IV once again made another big step
towards the excellence in membership and the development
of the different chapters under the Institute of Integrated
Electrical Engineers of the Philippines-Region IV.

Led by Region IV Governor, Engr. Larry C. Cruz, together with

the other Chapter Officers, they visited the Southern Laguna
Chapter last October 25 and the Northern Cavite Chapter last
November 22.

The two J2U’s were jam-packed with various programs of IIEE

integrated into two major programs; the first program was
done with the participation of electrical engineering students
and electricians; and the second program was more focus on
socio-civic program.

J2U OF SOUTHERN LAGUNA

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The J2U of Southern Laguna Chapter was conducted last
October 25, 2008 in Laguna State Polytechnic College (LSPC)
in San Pablo City, Laguna.
(Top)4th Regional Student Conference last September 12, 2008 at WVCST Multi-Purpose
The program was composed of technical seminars, together Educational Center in La Paz, Iloilo City. (Bottom) Mayor Totie Paredes and Chapter Pres-
ident Jeddper de Castro cutting the ribbon signifying the chapter’s formal adoption of the
with an open forum that was presided by Engr. Arthur Escalante. park.
Technical topics were discussed during the whole day affair
such as the Meralco’s Latest Policy on Terms and Conditions of
Service Application, Electrical Grounding System and RA7920.
Students from LSPC also took time to gamely present their
special numbers to entertain the audience.

Chapter President Engr. Jessie Almario signed the J2U streamer

as a sign of his commitment to the vision of the region. IIEE
National President Engr. Leoncio A. Hipolito delivered the
Closing Remark during the closing ceremony.

J2U IN SAN PABLO AND CAVITE CITY

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The 12th J2U of Region IV was successfully held last November
22, 2008 at Cavite City. Northern Cavite Chapter led by its,
President, Engr. Jeddper de Castro coincided the visit of
Region IV Officers in their Chapter with the formal launching of
the Chapter’s adoption of the “Samonte Park” in-front of the
City Hall. The program was named as “Adopt-a-Park”, where
the Chapter will maintain the Park’s lighting system.
IIEE AKLAN CHAPTER OFFICERS WITH MS. MARCELLE I. BRIONES, BGY.
Honorable Mayor Totie Paredes serves as the guest of honor
during the said event. He delivered the keynote message
addressed to the participants. He also led the ribbon cutting IIEE ANTIQUE HOLDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES
ceremony together with Engr. de Castro. The actual replacing DONATION PROGRAM

of busted lamps by the Region IV Officers followed with a tour
to the new Waste Recovery Facility of the City covered the
morning session of the said event.
A very entertaining fellowship followed in the afternoon; capped
with a Singing Idol Contest participated by representatives of
the different Chapters who attended the said J2U.
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The Antique Chapter of the Institute of Integrated Electrical
Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), once again showed
their concern to the community through a school supplies
donation program last September 27, 2008 with the IIEE
Program theme, “Reaching out the Leaders of Tomorrow” in
Brgy. Sibalom, Antique.

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(Top) Ms. Marilou R. Llavan of Antique Human Dev. Program and Representative of Juan Vego Elementary
School Received the School Supplies with the Presence of Engr. Hermie Tacogdoy-IIEE Antique Chapter Presi-
dent, Engr. Paterno Cabangisan-IIEE Iloilo Chapter and Engr. Alan D. Junsay-IIEE Region 6 Governor
(Bottom) Ms. Marcelle I. Briones, Principal, New Buswang Elem School (center) Receives the 5 Boxes of
School Supplies with the Presence of PTA Officer, Engr. Alan D. Junsay, Engr. Rogen Delos Reyes and Bgy.
Capt. Demogina of Bgy. Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan
CAPT. DEMOGINA, ENGR. ALAN D. JUNSAY, ENGR. ROGEN DELOS REYES AND
The Juan Vego Elementary School represented by Ms. Marilou R.
Llavan of the Antique Human Development gratefully received
the school supplies such as pad papers, writing notebooks
(80 leaves) for Grade 1-3 pupils, composition notebooks (80
leaves) for grades 4-5 pupils, spiral notebooks (80 leaves) for
grade student, plastic envelopes, crayons, pencils and pens.
The program was led by the IIEE-Region VI Governor Engr. Allan
Junsay, Antique Chapter President Engr. Hermie Tacogdoy,
Iloilo Chapter President Engr. Paterno Cabangisan.
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IIEE-AKLAN CHAPTER DONATES SCHOOL
SUPPLIES
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The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the
Philippines, Inc. (IIEE)-Aklan Chapter, on its commitment to
promote quality education for the future generation held its
School Supplies Donation Program last October 26, 2008 with
a theme, “Reaching out the Leaders of Tomorrow through
School Program Donation Program”.
The New Buswang Elementary School of Kalibo Aklan was
the lucky beneficiary of the said program, represented by
the school principal, Ms. Marcelle L. Briones. Five boxes of
school supplies like pad papers, writing notebooks (80 leaves),
composition notebooks (80 leaves), spiral notebooks (80
leaves), plastic envelopes, crayons, pencils and pen were
turned over to the said school.
The activity was supported with the presence of the school
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Region VI Governor Engr.
Alan Junsay, IIEE-Aklan Chapter President Engr. Roden Delos
Reyes, IIEE Aklan Officers and Brgy. Captain Demogina of Brgy.
Buswang, Kalibo Aklan.
Engr. Junsay and Engr. Delos Reyes gave their warm inspirational
messages addressed to the faculty members and pupils of the
school.
The crowd was entertained by a song number from an
elementary pupil. Ms. Briones, on the other hand, gave her
thanksgiving message, in behalf of the students and faculty
members.
WVCST STUDENT CHAPTER HOLDS 4TH
REGIONAL CONFERENCE
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In its pursuit to continually aim for quality learning, the Western
Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) Student
Chapter hosted the 4th Regional Student Conference last
September 12, 2008 at WVCST Multi-Purpose Educational
Center in La Paz, Iloilo City.
The conference was attended by some seventy six electrical
engineering students who enthusiastically participated in the
well-prepared venue of the said program. The technical
seminars tackled the topics about Electrical Safety discussed
by Engr. Rene Vencer and Distribution Transformer Testing
and Connection discussed by Region VI Governor Engr. Alan
D. Junsay. After the presentations, the students were also
given the opportunity to make further inquiries which were
competently responded to by the resource speakers.
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IIEE ILOILO HOLDS ONE DAY TECHNICAL
SEMINAR

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The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines,
Inc. - Iloilo Chapter conducted a one-day technical seminar
conference last September 27, 2008 at West Town Convention
Center, Smallville, Barangay. San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo
City.

The technical seminars includes; (a) Voltage Drop & Short

Circuit Calculations by Engr. Cirilo Calibjo; (b) Substation Design
by Engr. Sandy C. Palabrica; and (c)Wind Turbine Technology
by Engr. Bienvenido G. Anatan. Thirty-six participants attended
the said program. Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation to
the resource speakers was led by IIEE Region VI Governor,
Engr. Alan D. Junsay, Iloilo Chapter President, Engr. Paterno
Cabangisan and VP Tech. Engr. Andrew Cepeda.

(Top) Plant tour - IIEE – Baguio –Benguet Chapter and JR IIEE – CSC (SLU) Baguio
Hydro Plant No. 2 August 18, 2008. (Bottom) IIEE Baguio – Benguet Chapter President Mr.
Walder M. Revelar receiving the Plaque of Certification from the Philippine National Red
Cross. Congressman Mauricio Domogan (far right) was one of the Guest of PNRC PNRC
Conference Hall, Baguio City August 29, 2008

REGION I IN ACTION
In support of IIEE’s 3 point agenda for 2008, Region I under the
leadership of Regional Governor Engr. Dominador N. Valmonte
and in collaboration with its Chapter Officers came up with
several activities in support of this objective.

Among these activities were focuses on electrical safety,

environmental preservation, enhancing its membership benefit
and social services, as follows:

1. A dialogue between Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc.

(BENECO), City Building and Architects’ Office (CBAO) and IIEE
Benguet Chapter occurred regarding some issue on power
service commission held at Iggy’s Restaurant, South Drive,
Baguio City.

2. Adopt-a-Fisherman’s Village Project by IIEE La Union Chapter

in cooperation of Junior IIEE Council of Student Chapters, held
in Fisherman’s Village, Puro Point, San Fernando City, La Union

3. A one-day plant tour in Baguio Electric Plant Tour No. 2

conducted by the IIEE-Baguio—Benguet Chapter together
with the Junior IIEE—Council of Student Chapters from St. Louis
University

4. A blood donation project between IIEE-Baguio Bengeut

Chapter and The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) at PNRC
Conference Hall Baguio City. Congressman Mauricio Domogan
graced the said event as one of the guest of PNRC.

5. The IIEE-Lepanto—Mt. Province held its Joint tree planting at

IIEE-LMPC, Lepanto Mines

These successes wouldn’t be possible without the valuable

support of the different Chapter Officers and Members of
Engr. Bienvenido Anatan (top), Engr. Cirilo Calibjo (middle), Engr. Sandy Pa-
Region I. In return, Engr. Valmonte expresses his appreciation to
labrica (bottom) as receive their Certificate of Appreciation for their valuable
support as technical speaker, together with Reg. 6 Gov. Alan D. Junsay, Iloilo
his colleagues for making possible a fruitful year for Region I.
Chapter Pres., Paterno Cabangisan and VP Tech. Andrew Cepeda

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IIEE ADVOCATES ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DURING HOLIDAY SEASON

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As we usher into the holiday season, IIEE reminds the public
and its members in particular to stay alert and be wary about
electrical safety. One of the most prevalent, but innocent
looking culprits of fire, are the Christmas lights that sprouted
allover the country. During the past years, we witnessed some
tragic situation cause by fire accidents, and sad to say, when
Christmas seasons fills the atmosphere.

No less than our Institute, represented by our National President

Engr. Hipolito A Leoncio, was privileged to be able to advocate
Electrical Safety during a spot interview conducted by Mr. Jun
Veneracion of GMA 7 News at the IIEE National Office.

During the television interview, Engr. Hipolito Leoncio explained

to the public the dangers of electricity if misused.

“Electricity, sabi nga nila, is very silent; but when you misused it, Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio giving safety tips GMA 7’s SAKSI
it might result to fire and accident, “Engr. Leoncio emphaiszed to the audiences.

During the interview, Engr. Leoncio also highlighted to the public that by examining the size of the electrical wires and contacts,
they could already have a hint if a set of Christmas lights is of good quality or not. He further showed a sample comparison of
standard and sub-standard electrical wires and contacts to give the public an idea on how to check the electrical wiring and
contacts.

Prior to this, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) also warned the public in purchasing cheap but substandard Christmas
light, the information provided by IIEE through this interview supported this electric safety reminders.

It is undeniable that Filipinos have a ‘nose-for-a-sale’. They always find a place where cheaper products can be found. Divisoria,
for an example, is a common market where consumers can buy different products at the lowest prices. Prior to the Christmas
season, Christmas lights products that can easily be found in the market. Different colors, styles, and designs, and of course
cheaper prices compared to other malls—such factors greatly attract the consumer to settle for this kind of product, whatever
quality it has. However, the public should be cautious as this action could spell the difference during the holiday season.

Just to provide the public some advice, to

minimize if not eliminate untoward incident
during the Chrstmas season, the following
are just few simple tips:
• Buy only Christmas lights approved by DTI or with ICC
marking.
• Do not leave Christmas lights unattended; turn them off
before sleeping.
• Use only outdoor type Christmas lights for those you intend
to use outside.
• Examine the wiring of your old Christmas lights which you
intend to re-use this year.
• Do not use staple wires in fastening your Christmas lights as it
could inadvertently damage the wiring.
• Fasten the bulbs securely
• Never use indoor extension cords for outside application.
• Avoid octopus wiring and overloading wall outlets and
extension cords.
• Keep outdoor electrical connectors above ground.
• Install a smoke detector if you can afford it and change with
new batteries in the one(s) you have already and TEST it. For more safety tips this holiday season, visit http://www.google.com/search?hl
=en&q=CHRISTMAS+LIGHTS+SAFETY+TIPS

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33rd Annual National C

onvention
Another event marked the history of
the Institute of Integrated Electrical
Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.
(IIEE) as it successfully held its 33rd
Annual National Convention and
3E Expo 2008 last November 5-8,
2008 at the well prepared venue of
SMX Convention Center, SM Central
Business Park in Pasay City, with a
banner theme, “Responding to Global
Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency
and Environmental Protection”.
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The four-day event included various activities such as
technical seminars, product presentations, and exhibits where
the delegates could learn and raise various issues involving
the electrical engineering profession. Once more, thousands
of electrical practitioners all over the country re-united to
upgrade their competency, sharpen their knowledge, and
renew old ties as we corporately press forward towards quality
learning and a stronger institution.
WATCH AND LEARN
The first day of the big event covered an educational tour
at the First Gas Power Corporation located in Batangas City.
Twenty-four (24) convention delegates enthusiastically met
at the SMX Convention Center during the early morning of
November 5 to participate in the activity.
The opening, being one of the most exciting attractions of
the convention simultaneous with the 3E Expo 2008, was also
celebrated in the morning of the said date. The event formally
opened through a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Mrs. Imelda
Leoncio and Mrs. Imelda Escalante. Some one hundred twelve
(112) companies participated in the IIEE Exhibit. Viewers
witnessed the introduction of various industrial innovations and
modern technologies in the electrical industries. IIEE National
President, Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio and VP Internal Engr. Arthur
Escalante gave their messages addressed to the attendees
during the opening ceremony.
The Board of Electrical Engineering presided over the Oath
taking ceremonies of New Board Passers for 2008 coincident
with this occasion. Engr. Rodolfo R. Penalosa, BEE Chairman,
administered the ceremony in behalf of the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC).
BREAKING THE ICE
The official opening of the 33rd Annual National Convention
was held on the second day of the event, November 6. The
ceremony was presided by Mr. John Nite and Engr. Marita
Barrientos. The program started with a doxology led by the
MERALCO Choral Group. Mr. Froilan Tampico of the National
Power Corporation (NPC) served as the Guest Speaker for the
said event.
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COVER STORY
In the afternoon of the same day, two very interesting technical
seminars were conducted, Condition Monitoring of Oil-Paper
Composite Insulation System of Transformers presented by Mr.
Sivaji Chakravarti from India and Energy Efficiency by Engr.
John Bautista. This was followed by a General Membership
Meeting that started at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
The much awaited fellowship night was the center of the stage
during the evening of November 6. Invited guests like Dulce,
Luke Mijares, Shirley Fuentes, Shalala entertained the crowd
gamely during said event.
REINFORCING OUR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROWESS
Simultaneous technical sessions and product presentation
covered almost the whole day of November 7. These technical
sessions tackled different issues concerning the industry in
relation to the fast-changing scheme of modern days. Various
product presentations were also conducted by the exhibitors
participated during the ANC
Aside from simultaneous technical sessions and product
presentations, the Central Colleges of the Philippines hosted a
22nd National Quiz Show and 8th Math Wizard. Twenty-two (22)
schools participated in the National Quiz Show and Eighteen
(18) schools in the Math Wizard competition. Each school is
composed of five quizzers.
8th National Math Wizard Winners
Champion: Technological Institute of the Philippines
1st Runner-Up: University of Batangas
2nd Runner-Up: Camarines Norte State College
An Educator’s Forum was also held in the morning of the same
day. The program commenced with an invocation led by Engr.
Marita S. Barrientos. Various technical topics were discussed
such as; Electrical Management/Electrical Safety based on
2008 IIEE Theme by Engr. Ulysses B. Paguio and Dr. Marilyn
Magnaye, act as the moderator; Revised EE Curriculum of
BSEE A MUST for an EE Graduate presented by Engrs. Lyndon
Bague and Cesar Coronado, Mr. Ariel H. Magat served as the
moderator for the said discussions; Approaches in Enhancing
the Instructional Process by Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes, Engr. Dennis
Diano acted as the moderator. The closing remark was
delivered by Engr. Roland Vincent M. Santiago. Engr. Marianne
Yumul was the master of the ceremonies for the said activity.
To cap the afternoon of November 7, the convention featured
the much awaited EE Research. Engr. Marita S. Barrientos led
the invocation while Engr. Armando Diaz, IIEE Vice President for
Technical Affairs gave the Opening Remarks. An Illumination
Calculation in Excel was presented by the Mapua Institute
of Technology (MIT); Software for Load Flow Stimulation,
Forecasting and Electricity Market by Pamantasan ng Lungsod
ng Maynila (PLM); Utilization of EE Principles in Fishing Industry
by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP); Handy
Solar Power Supply by Technological Institute of the Philippines
(TIP); Car Engine Deactivating and Locator Device Using SMS
Technology by the Technological University of the Philippines
(TUP). To conclude the program, Engr. Roland Vincent Santiago
delivered the Closing Remarks. Engrs. Marita Barrientos and
Ariel Magat ably served as the Masters of Ceremonies of the
activity.
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Winners of the EE Research Design Contest are as follows, to
wit:
1st Place: Technological Institute of the Philippines—Manila
2nd Place: Polytechnic University of the Philippines---Manila
3rd Place: Pamantasan Lungsod ng Manila
Winners won exciting prices: For the first price, PhP30, 000.00;
second price PhP20,000.00 and the third price PhP10,000.00.
The morning of the fourth day covered the canvassing of
ballots held in meeting room 4 & 5. Simultaneous with this, the
ever interesting Power Forum in Function Room 1 was held.
Engr. Emilio J. Neri, IIEE Advocacy Group (IAG) Chairman
gave the Opening Remarks for the Power Forum. Followed
by the Nuclear Power Awareness by Engr. Meleusipo E.
Fonollera, 1988 IIEE Former President The discussion on Open
Access Issue & Concerns was presided by the IIEE Former
President Engr. Edward L. Mendoza. Other portions of the
program were the Open Access Solutions that includes
Smart Metering by Engr. Jozane Jalbuena from Toyota Phils.,
Power Optimizing Software by Engr. Florigo C. Varona, IAG
Vice Chairman, Bilateral Contract Provisions by Engr. Adelino
V. Garcia, Jr, President of the AVGarcia Power System Corp.
and IAG Member This was followed by the discussion on
Energy Efficiency Opportunities by Dr. Romel M. Carlos, PhD,
Associate Operations Officer, Sustainable Energy Finance,
IFC and Sustainable Energy Financing by Mr. Josaias T. Dela
Cruz, Vice-President For Microfinance & Sustainable Energy.
BPI.
On the other hand, Function Room 2 was also filled with
enthusiasm as technical sessions and product presentations
were being conducted in the Function Room The following
topics were presented: Guidelines on Energy Conserving
Design of Buildings by Engr. Alex Cabugao; Introduction of
New Luminaire & Design for Both Classical Lamps & LEDs
(OSRAM Philippines Ltd. Corp.) by Francisco G. Yap; The
Future of Surge Protection-UL’s Effort to Harmonize SPD
Safety & Classification Requirements in 1449 3RD Edition (RPV
Electro-Technology Corp.) by Ms. Jill Code; Power & Cooling
Capacity Management for Data Center (American Power
Corporation) by Engr. Fernando Morales and: the Black Berry
Solution on Interruption by Engr. Fortunato Leynes.
Photos from the 33rd Annual Nation Convention and 3E Xpo held last November 5-8, 2008 at SMX Convention Center, SM Business Park, Pasay City

The Plenary Session was held in Function 4 on the afternoon of November 8. Three highly significant technical topics were discussed:
The Energy Trading Risk and Management System by Mr. Arnel De Vera of SOLUZIONA Phils, Inc. & An INDRA Co. followed by the
Interim Open Access Updates by Engr. Ernesto Pantangco of PIPPA. Others are INEC Experience in Energy Trading by Engr. Rene
Balintec from INEC. The Open Access Open Forum was done by the Panelist and Audience and the summary of Forum was brought
by Engr. Florigo C. Varona.

THE REVELATIONS

As the convention comes to an end on November 8, the closing ceremony marked another successful event in the history of IIEE,
courtesy of the 33rd National Convention. Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Bayani Fernando served as the guest of
honor for the program.

Announcing of the winners for the Most Outstanding Chapters was done by the Selection and Awards Committee. The 2008 Most
Outstanding Chapter overseas category was awarded to Western Region—Saudi Arabia Chapter; The 2008 Most Outstanding
Chapter Big Category was awarded to Northern Laguna Chapter while the 2008 Most Outstanding Chapter small category was
awarded to East Laguna Chapter.

And finally, as all have been waiting for, the announcement and induction of the 2009 incoming Board of Governors. The
Members of the Board of Governors for 2009 are as follows:

National President: Engr. Arthur N. Escalante Region I Governor Engr. Catalino E. Raña
VP for Internal Affair: Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra Region II Governor Engr. Jonathan C. Favi
VP for External Affairs: Engr. Armando R. Diaz Region IV Governor Engr. Larry C. Cruz
VP for Technical Affairs: Engr. Gregorio R. Cayetano Region V Governor Engr. Rolan J. Dio
National Secretary: Engr. Jules S. Alcantara Region VI Governor Engr. Erlo S. Sajo
National Treasurer: Engr. Alex C. Cabugao Region VII Governor Engr. Noel T. Fernandez
National Auditor: Engr. Dominico A. Amora Region VIII Governor Engr. Marlon F. Parot
Region IX Governor Engr. Angel V. De Vera
In closing, Engr, Hipolito A. Leoncio congratulated all the incoming officers and expressed his gratitude to all the exhibitors, guests,
sponsors and delegates who participated in the said big event. He further thank all the members and fellow officers for their valuable
support and for a very productive year for IIEE.

We would like to invite all Electrical Practitioners, Students and Exhibitors to join us once more on the 34th and 3E Xpo on November
3-7, 2008, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, philippines. for early reservation, email: membership@iiee.org.ph.

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 33rd Annual Nation Convention - SMX Convention Centre, SM
Institute of Integrated Electrical
2008 BOARD
Sitting (L-R): National Treasurer - Engr. Jules S. Alcantara ; National Secretary - Engr. Gregorio R. Cayetano;
VP Internal Affairs - Engr. Arthur N. Escalante; VP Technical Affairs - Engr. Armando R. Diaz; National

Standing (L-R): Reg. IX Gov. - Engr. Manuel S. Ibabao; Reg. VIII Gov. - Engr. Mario E. Viñas; Reg. VII Gov. -
Reg. IV Gov. - Engr. Larry C. Cruz; Reg. II Gov. - Engr.
Central Business Park, Pasay City, Philippines - November 5-8, 2008
Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.
OF GOVERNORS
VP - External Affairs - Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra; National President - Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio;
Auditor - Engr. Alex C. Cabugao; Immediate Former President - Engr. Raymond A. Marquez

Engr. Robert A. Cabarrubias; Reg. VI Gov. - Engr. Alan D. Junsay; Reg. V Gov. - Engr. Antonio B. Millete;
Jose F. Bognot Jr.; Reg. I Gov. - Engr. Dominador N. Valmonte Jr.
FEATURE www.iiee.org.ph
THE PPC, OUR COLLEAGUE AND DEFENDER with PNP, CIDG and NBI regarding these prohibited and unsafe

B
practices, Don’t be the first electrical practitioners to lose a
But what is PPC anyway? PPC stands for Professional Practice license and a job.)
Committee, which is one of the standing committee of IIEE.
The PPC is now working to all pending cases including the
In the pass, the complaints of the members were raised above-mentioned four (4) cases, for further developments
directly to the Board who themselves have their hands full with and solutions.
their programs. With the creation of the PPC, the Institute was
able to provide a more focus avenue to address the concerns The PPC is presently composed of the following individuals:
of the general membership. Complaints can now be given
priority; assistance can be given to both the complainant(s) Chairperson: Engr. Emiliano G. Marabulas
and the respondent(s). Vice Chairperson: Engr. Eduardo H. Tan
Member:
These were brought by the IIEE Guidelines in Handling Engr. John Amistad
Complaints by the Professional Practice Committee, which Engr. Virgilio B. Arevalo
was approved by the IIEE Board of Governors on June 10, 2005. Engr. Alex C. Cabugao
From then on, complaints, inquiries and comments increased Engr. Godofredo E. Eisma
considerably. Engr. Ray Alfonso Lamdagan
Engr. Alex Licerio
The IIEE Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws, and Engr. Pedro L. Marcelino
Code of Ethics were unfortunately not enough to evaluate the Engr. Ulysses B. Paguio
documents of both complaint (s) and respondent (s) in order Engr. Jesus C. Santos
to have a conclusive evaluation. Engr. Willington K.K.C. Tan
Engr. William W. Yang
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)/ Board of Engr. Arturo M. Zabala
Electrical Engineering (BEE) Code of Ethics for Electrical Ms. Melissa Ann D. Banabana—PPC Staff
Engineers, RA #7920, RA #6713, and other laws are not within Ms. Ma. Elena U. Liongson—PPC Staff
the jurisdiction of IIEE for resolving issues, With the above
predicaments, PPC developed the IIEE Manual of Professional In the near future, when we would find non-electrical practitio-
Practice 2007 which was approved by the Board of Governors ners who are practicing electrical engineering or unscrupulous
in August 8, 2007 after long and charged deliberations during IIEE members, kindly report it to PPC at the IIEE National office.
the meetings of the 2006 and 2007 Board of Governors.

With the above additional guidelines and manual, the inquiries

and comments were addressed properly and the doubts
cleared. Some of the most interesting cases are the following:

1. Hearing of four (4) cases, IIEE vs. two (2) IIEE members at the
PRC are on-going regarding:
a. Non-payment of IIEE dues
b. Falsification of electrical documents
c. Pre-signing and pre-sealing of electrical plans
and pre-signing of electrical permits.
d. Unprofessional conduct

2. Request of the IIEE to DPWH for a reconsideration

of the provisions in the Revised IRR of the National Building
Code (PD #1096) which allows Electronics Engineers to practice
electrical engineering.

3. Coordination with the Legislation and Legal Affairs

Committee regarding provisions in the Philippine Agricultural
Engineering Law (RA #1998) which allow Agricultural engineers
to practice electrical engineering.

4. Development of criminal cases against two (2) IIEE members

regarding falsification of electrical documents, pre-signing
and pre-sealing of electrical plans and pre-signing of electrical
permits. (A friendly advice to all electrical practitioners who
are still keeping pre-signed and pre-sealed electrical plans/
sketches, and pre-signed electrical permits, please dispose all
these documents now because PPC is already coordinating

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MERALCO BEGINS METER DEPOSIT
REFUND
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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has begun refunding
the meter deposit with the corresponding interest set by the
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in compliance with ERC
Resolution No. 8, Series of 2008.
First in the processing are eligible residential customers with
small kilowatthour consumption. These are residential customers
who paid the meter deposit required by law from 1987 to 2004
who were notified in their electric bill of their schedule and
where to go.
They will be followed by those with bigger consumption and
then it will be the turn of qualified non-residential customers or
those who paid the meter deposit required by law from 1987
to 2006.
“The MDR schedule aims to ensure customer convenience
through orderly processing in claiming the MDR,” said Meralco
First Vice President and Head of Customer Retail Services
Roberto R. Almazora.
Almazora also said the MDR procedures, on the other hand, will
ensure that the rightful customer who paid the meter deposit
will be reimbursed the principal amount and the interest the
law has set.
“When notified in the electric bill, eligible residential customers
will have to go to the Business Center specified in the bill, fill out
a Refund Application Form available in the Business Centers or
on the Meralco website, and attach required documents to
begin the processing of their MDR,” said Almazora.
“They can choose to receive the MDR amount in cash if the
MDR amount is P4,000 or less; in check if the MDR amount is
more than P4,000; or apply the amount to future electric bills;
or apply the amount to current unpaid bills or amounts to be
paid to Meralco.”
For Registered Customers (RCs), needed documents are:
original Meter Deposit Receipt, filled-out Refund Application
Form (available at Meralco Business Centers or downloadable
from the Meralco website www.meralco.com.ph), one valid
ID with picture and signature and original copy of your electric
bill where your MDR schedule is indicated which is not a
requirement but will help in verification.
In addition to these documents, authorized representatives
of Registered Customers, will also need to bring one valid ID
with picture and signature. If he is authorized to receive the
MDR amount, he will need a letter of authorization from and
signed by the Registered Customer, Legal Heir or Successor-
in-Interest that states that he can receive the MDR amount. If
he is authorized to sign the Refund Application Form and also
receive the MDR amount, also needed is a Notarized Special
Power of Attorney (SPA) allowing him to do so.
Acceptable IDs are: Driver’s License, Passport, PRC License,
SSS Id, GSIS ID, TIN ID, Philhealth ID, Senior Citizen ID, Postal ID,
Original NBI Clearance, Firearm’s License, Police Clearance.
www.meralco.com.ph
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(Computerized Print-out), New Comelec Voter’s ID (Scanned
and Printed on Comelec Security Paper), Credit Card. Xerox
copies of IDs need to be submitted.
“We would like to inform all our customers that more details
are available at our website at www.meralco.com.ph or email
meterdeposit@meralco.com.ph or call 1622-8888 or 632-8888,”
Almazora concluded.
TRANSCO RECOVERS P800-K IN
PILFERED TRANSMISSION MATERIALS
T
The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), together with
police operatives and barangay officials, recently recovered
pilfered transmission line materials worth P800,000 in five separate
police operations in Pampanga and Tarlac.
Charges for violation of RA 7832 or the “Anti-electricity and Electric
Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994” have been filed
against five apprehended suspects from Pampanga and three
from Tarlac.
TransCo VP for Luzon Operation and Maintenance Guillermo
Redoblado lauded Mexico, Pampanga police officers headed by
PSupt. Fernando M. Gonzalez for apprehending the transmission
line thieves.
Redoblado also commended the efforts of the local barangay
police and residents who provided information on the location of
the pilfered steel tower parts. This resulted in police raids on several
junk shops where pilfered TransCo materials were being kept.
TransCo’s transmission line materials that are often stolen include
aluminum-clad steel reinforced wires, overhead ground wires,
insulators, clamps, and tower angular bars/braces.
The said materials are reportedly sold to unscrupulous operators
of junkshops or establishments, which either export steel/iron/
aluminum scrap materials or use them to manufacture products
like tire rims and houseware items.
Redoblado said they are appealing to everyone to immediately
notify police or TransCo personnel regarding suspected selling or
buying of stolen transmission materials. The corporation has also
put in place monetary rewards and logistics support to informants
and witnesses in the prosecution of pilferage cases.
Transmission line pilferage makes the power system vulnerable to
outages and consequently poses a serious threat to the power
grid’s reliability and stability.
RA 7832 prohibits the possession, control, or custody of electric
power transmission line/material by any person not engaged in the
transmission or distribution of electric power, or in the manufacture
of such electric power transmission line/material. Violator face 12
to 20 years of imprisonment and a fine ranging from P50,000 to
P100,000.
To report pilferage incidents, text TRANSCO_PROVINCE_REPORT_
DETAILS and send to 09296229292 or call toll free number 1-800-10-
TRANSCO. www.transco.ph
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PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS FOR UP COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING
T
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), through its Chairman
and CEO Manuel M. Lopez, Meralco officers and its two
foundations – the Meralco Millennium Foundation Inc. (MMFI)
and the Meralco Management and Leadership Development
Center Foundation Inc. (MMLDCFI), granted two professorial
chairs to the University of the Philippines College of Engineering
in Diliman to further the development of its educational and
research foundations and to supplement the engineering
faculty’s salaries.
Lopez said that Meralco has chosen to award the professorial
chairs to the College of Engineering to honor the university’s
centennial celebration this year. He also said that these
professorial chairs were also a way for Meralco to express its
gratitude and support to the Alma Mater of numerous Meralco
engineers who now handle critical positions in the company.
A professorial chair is a special university project that supports
and awards grants to distinguished university faculty to uphold
excellence in engineering education. These professorial
chairs are driven by donations and other pledges given by
benefactors who believe in the UP College of Engineering. UP
President Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman termed the project as “an
honorific award for faculty for outstanding performance and
loyalty.”
The first of the two professorial chairs, titled in honor of the
Meralco Chairman – the Manuel M. Lopez UP Centennial
Professorial Chair in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, was
granted to the UP College of Engineering last July 13, 2008 at
the college’s Melchor Hall during UP’s week-long Centennial
Celebrations.
During the event, Meralco President and COO Jesus P. Francisco
related that the first professorial chair was meant to be a present
for the Meralco chairman on his birthday. Francisco also said
that the funding for the grant partly came from the pockets
of Meralco officers and employees, and the remainder came
form the MMFI and the MMLDCFI.
The second professorial chair, on the other hand, was
personally donated by Lopez and was further supplemented
by the MMFI. The Meralco – UP Centennial Professorial Chair
Fund was formally granted to the UP College of Engineering
recently at the UP Executive House during the 36th Anniversary
Celebration of the UP Engineering Research and Development
Foundation Inc. (UPERDFI) last September 24, 2008. The UPERDFI,
a non-stock non-profit corporation that promotes and supports
engineering research and development in the university, is
among the primary beneficiaries of such professorial chairs.
In addition to this, the MMLDCFI also donated an amount to
purchase a service vehicle for the UP College of Engineering
and the National Engineering Center (NEC).
Lopez said he had decided to donate another professorial
chair to augment faculty salaries after hearing Dr. Roman’s
report on the struggling compensation condition and
academic diaspora of UP’s faculty. Dr. Roman said that such
an endowment would greatly help the College of Engineering
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Meralco supports UP College of Engineering through professorial chair grants. The Manila Electric Company
(Meralco), through its Chairman and CEO Manuel M. Lopez (center, seated), granted two professorial chairs
to the University of the Philippines College of Engineering in Diliman to further the development of its educa-
tional and research foundations and to supplement the engineering faculty’s salaries. Among the signatories
of the professorial chairs are (from left, seated) UP Chancellor Sergio S. Cao, Meralco First Vice President
and Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services Leonisa C. de la Llana, UP Engineering Research and
Development Foundation Inc. President Dr. Leopoldo V. Abis, Lopez, UP President Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman
and Meralco President and COO Jesus P. Francisco. A professorial chair is a special university project that
supports and awards grants to distinguished university faculty to uphold excellence in engineering education.
MERALCO DISAPPOINTED BY ERC PBR
DEFERMENT ORDER
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The implementation of Performance Based Regulation (PBR)
rates for Meralco will be delayed further after the Energy
Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered its deferment in an Order
released yesterday, October 27.
“Disappointed is an understatement. This is our first rate increase
after more than five years, PBR rates should have been
implemented in July 2007, and after a delay of 16 months, we
are told that we have to wait some more,” said Mr. Jesus P.
Francisco, Meralco President and COO. “We believe that over
the more than two years since we filed our PBR application in
September 2006, the issues were thoroughly discussed, and all
parties were accorded due process in accordance with ERC
rules,” he continued.
The Commission granted Nasecore’s motion to defer the
implementation of Meralco’s PBR rates until its motion for
reconsideration is finally resolved. Nasecore was an oppositor in
Meralco’s PBR rate application and an intervenor in Meralco’s
two rate translations filings. It was accorded the opportunity to
submit its comments and to cross-examine Meralco’s witnesses.
Case records also show that Nasecore’s written interrogatories
were all dutifully answered and a total of 14 meetings and
clarificatory meetings were conducted on Meralco’s rate
application and translation filings.
“We now have to assess how we can continue to implement our
capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expense (OPEX)
commitments under PBR and service the mandated refunds,”
continued Mr. Francisco even as he corrected the
“That is not true. For residential customers the net effect on the
customer’s total bill of the two recent orders of the Commission
is an increase of less than 5%. Many commercial and industrial
users will in fact see their bills go down.”
and the university.
ERC has mandated the use of PBR for the National Transmission
Corp. (Transco) and for private distribution utilities. Transco
has been under PBR since 2006 while the other two private
distribution utilities that entered PBR with Meralco have started to
implement their ERC-approved PBR rates starting the beginning
of this month. www.meralco.com.ph
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TRANSCO TRANSFERS SUB-TRANS ASSETS TO TRANSCO ENERGIZES SAN MANUEL-MEXICO
MERALCO AND SUBIC ENERZONE LINE

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The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) reported that
The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) signed on
power reliability in the Luzon grid has further improved with the
September 25 the deeds of absolute sale with two power
recent energization of Line 1 of the new double-circuit San
distribution utilities which purchased various sub-transmission
Manuel-Mexico 230-kV transmission line.
assets in Luzon worth P318.8 million.
TransCo President and CEO Arthur N. Aguilar said the new line
Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and Subic Enerzone
has boosted the N-1 capability of the transmission system. N-1
Corporation (SEZC) signed the sale contracts and paid the full
capability is the ability of the power grid to withstand the loss
amount for TransCo’s assets amounting to P187.76 million and
of a major line without any customer experiencing a power
P131.04 million respectively.
interruption.
The ownership, operation and maintenance of TransCo’s sub-
With both lines of San Manuel-Mexico in place, the system
transmission assets (STAs) will now be transferred to MERALCO
also has a major alternate route to transmit the bulk of power
and SEZC. The Energy Regulatory Commission approved both
generated from North Luzon.
contracts on June 30, 2008 and April 30, 2008 respectively.
Unlike Line 2 of San Manuel-Mexico that was energized on
Sealing the deal in behalf of their companies were TransCo
September 13, Line 1 temporarily bypassed the Concepcion
President & CEO Arthur Aguilar, MERALCO President & COO
substation in Tarlac and went straight to Mexico substation in
Jesus P. Francisco and SEZC President Jaime Jose Y. Aboitiz.
Pampanga in view of current upgrading works being done at
The Meralco deal involves various structures in northern Luzon
the Concepcion substation switchyard.
including one 13.8-kilovolt (kV), five 34.5-kV, and two 69-kV lines
all in Bulacan, and two 69-kV lines in Pampanga. In southern
When completed, the new switchyard at the Concepcion
Luzon, the purchased structures include one 69-kV line in
Laguna and three 115-kV lines in Cavite. substation will be ready to accommodate the newly improved
two-bundle lines which can hold up to 1,100 MW of electricity
MERALCO is the country’s largest electric distribution utility with – almost four times the current capacity of 300 MW for the
a franchise area covering Metro Manila, the entire provinces of current single-conductor line.
Rizal, Bulacan, and Cavite, and parts of Pampanga, Laguna,
Quezon, and Batangas among others. “We are now able to dispatch more generation from hydro-
electric and coal-fired power plants in the North. With the
SEZC, on the other hand, purchased 7.24 circuit-kilometers of energization of line 1 of San Manuel-Mexico, up to 2,800 MW
sub-transmission lines including the Olongapo-SBMA Lines 1, 2 from Northern Luzon plants could be dispatched to serve the
& 3 and the Subic-SBMA Line 4, and the disconnection switches needs of more power customers,” Aguilar said. www.transco.
at the Kalaklan Metering Point. ph

Subic Bay is home to various industries ranging from electronic

communications technology companies, world-class hotels,
housing units and convention complexes on prime waterfront
sites to shopping malls and high rise-buildings.

The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001

mandates the divestment of TransCo’s sub-transmission assets
or lines typically rated at 69 kV and directly connected to
distribution utilities.

Privatizing the sub-transmission assets will, in the long run, be

beneficial to power customers. By purchasing these assets,
distributors will be able to improve their operations and ex pand
their franchise area, thereby serving more customers. TransCo,
on the other hand, will be focusing on improving the reliability
and efficiency of the high-voltage transmission network.
Over P2.6 billion worth of TransCo’s sub-transmission assets
have been divested since 2004.
www.transco.ph
The National Transmission Corporation’s Environmental Management De-
partment Head Ms. Julia Echavez (second from left) hands over a check worth
P160,000.00 to Mayor Onofre Bistoyong (second from right) of Alilem, Ilocos
Sur as payment for planting 3,732 saplings in the said area. The planting of trees
is part of TransCo’s compliance to R.A. 9136 and the environmental laws, rules
and regulations promulgated by DENR. Tree-planting and seedling dispersal
activities are required before any “Permit to Cut Trees” along the areas tra-
versed by TransCo’s transmission towers is issued by the DENR.

Included in the photo are Division Managers Alfredo Crisostomo (extreme left)
and Maria Luisa Martinez (extreme right) from the Environmental Management
Department.

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Pantawid Kuryente Program Affirms On 7 October 2008, NEA released the subsidies for the following
Confidence in NEA ECs:

P
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo continues to entrust Electric Cooperative No. of Consumers Subsidy Released (in P)

fate of the electric cooperatives nationwide in the National 1. ISECO 76, 886 38, 443, 000
Electrification Administration (NEA) as more funds are 2. MOPRECO 15, 370 7, 685, 000
channeled to the state-run agency from the “Katas ng VAT”- 3. KAELCO 19, 613 9, 806, 500
Pantawid Kuryente Program. The program is a one-time 4. CAGELCO I 64, 855 32, 427, 500
subsidy of P500 to the poorest of the poor to help them pay
5. NEECO II-Area I 58, 693 29, 346, 500
their electricity bills in view of the persistent price volatility of
6. NEECO-II-Area II 46, 326 23, 163, 000
fuel and electricity.
7. PELCO II 60, 169 30, 084, 500

NEA has signed as Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the 8. TARELCO II 44, 932 22, 466, 000

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on 9. LUBELCO 4, 224 2, 112, 000

June 12, 2008 in pursuant to the directive of the President, for the 10. CASURECO I 37, 970 18, 985, 000
implementation of the program. The agreement stipulates that 11. SORECO I 32, 279 16, 139, 500
DSWD will implement the program in cooperation with NEA, a 12. CEBECO I 49, 625 24, 812, 500
government-owned and controlled corporation which has an 13. CEBECO III 37, 741 18, 870, 500
oversight function over the EC’s. DSWD is obliged to transfer the
14. BOHECO I 86, 436 43, 218, 000
amount that will cover the P500 subsidy for each of the lifeline
15. DORELCO 34, 302 17, 151, 00
consumers within the coverage areas of the ECs, provide
NEA with the implementing guidelines; conduct information 16. FIBECO 69, 113 34, 566, 500

campaign; and coordinate with local government units and 17. BUSECO 28, 645 19, 322, 500

other agencies in the implementation of the program NEA, 18. CAMELCO 10, 557 5, 278, 500
is likewise, compelled to administer the fund, monitor project 19. MOELCI II 34, 302 17, 151, 000
implementation by the ECs; do regular coordination and 20. MORESCO I 31, 315 15, 657, 500
reporting to the DSWD on status of project and disbursement 21. SURSECO II 33, 251 16, 625, 500
of funds, and submit report upon completion of the program in
22. SOCOTECO I 37, 49218 18, 746, 00
accordance with COA rules and procedures.
23. SOCOTECO II 49, 922 24, 961, 000

24. SUKELCO 32, 509 16, 254, 500

As of October 2008, NEA has already released P1.524 billion to
57 electric cooperatives (ECs) benefiting 3.058 million lifeline TOTAL 1, 006, 547 467, 376, 500

consumers nationwide. About PP859 million is still expected to

be channeled to NEA to subsidize the remaining P1.718 million
more lifeline consumers within the EC’s franchise areas this
year.

NEA processes and releases the fund for Katas ng VAT. Pantawid
ng Kuryente program for all the 119 ECs nationwide be they
non-stock and non-profit or stock cooperatives.

To avail of the P500 subsidy, the ECs are required to submit the
list of their lifeline consumers to NEA. Henceforth, validation and
processing documents and check preparation are undertaken
ECs issue credit memoranda for these consumers informing
them the validity/balance as applied to their electricity bills.

The Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC II) has

the most number of lifeline consumers with 106, 000 followed by
the Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENPELCO)
with 102, 784 and the Quezon I Electric Cooperative, Inc.
(QUEZELCO I) with 79, 962.

“We are grateful for the President’s trust and confidence in NEA
for the fund administration of the Pantawid Kuryente. With our
partner-ECs, we will ensure the timely release of the funds to the
expected beneficiaries with transparency. It is also expected
that recipient-ECs will immediately issue credit memos to their
lifeline consumers in order to alleviate their burden of paying
electricity bills, “Administrator Edita Bueno said.

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TRANSCO UNVEILS “BANTAY-DAGAT”
WATCH TOWER IN TABANGO, LEYTE
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The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) and the
local government of Tabango, Leyte recently inaugurated
the “Bantay Dagat” Watch Tower -- a joint project that aims
to protect the marine ecosystem as well as the underwater
power cable that delivers electricity from Leyte’s geothermal
sources to Cebu, Negros and Panay.
The new structure will serve as a staging post for the protection
of TransCo’s submarine cable and also as an observation
station for “Bantay-Dagat” volunteers guarding against illegal
fishing activities.
The watch tower is elevated 8.5 meters above the sea by
concrete slabs piled-driven into the seabed near Sitio Buho,
Tugas, Tabango, Leyte – the host community of TransCo’s
Leyte-Cebu 230-kiloVolt submarine cable.
“The watch tower is just one of the more visible projects
of TransCo under its Corporate Social Responsibility and
Environmental Stewardship Program (CSRESP),” TransCo VP for
Visayas Operation & Maintenance Jules S. Alcantara said.
“It’s part of our company’s commitment to enhance the lives
of the people and communities hosting our transmission lines.
We are honored to be able to support the people of Tabango
and help them protect their marine environment and natural
resources like geothermal energy,” he added.
Tongonan, Kananga in Leyte is said to have one of the largest
and richest geothermal reserves in the world.
Tabango Mayor Bernard Jonathan “Benjo” Remandaban and
TransCo VP Alcantara led the ribbon-cutting and inauguration
rites at the watch tower on October 9, 2008.
Also lending their full support for the project were the host
community’s barangay captain Wilfreda D. Altar and TransCo
officials AVP Theodore A. Ortiz, Operations Project Office
Division Manager Narciso Bantug who also spearheaded the
preparation of the project design, Leyte Branch Manager
Sisinio Quindao, and Samar Branch Manager Henry A. Sale.
In his speech, Mayor Remandaban revealed that when he
assumed the position of mayor in 2001, the biggest problem
that he confronted was illegal fishing. Dynamite fishing was a
way of life among Tabango’s fishermen that around 20-100
blasts were heard every night off the shores of Tabango’s 20
coastal barangays.
Local government and police officials then worked together at
monitoring the seas as early as 4:00 a.m. and had apprehended
30-50 fishermen everyday. Their efforts reduced illegal fishing
activities by as much as 80% in six months time.
In the first quarter of 2005, Mayor Remandaban conceptualized
and proposed the “Bantay-Dagat” Watch Tower Project to
TransCo for possible funding.
With the full support and commitment of TransCo management,
the project was funded, constructed, and finally completed
this year. The project cost of P2,895,000 also includes expenses
for geological surveys and other requirements. www.transco.
ph
INDUSTRY NEWS
NEA Gets Unqualified Opinion from
President COA
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is audit
compliant. This was the audit opinion rendered by the
Commission on Audit (COA) for Calendar Year 2007 in the
State Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements of the
government-owned and controlled corporation addressed to
the NEA Board of Administrators.
“In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of NEA as of December
31, 2007, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the
year then ended in accordance with the Philippine Financial
Reports Standards”, the audit said.
The opinion is an affirmation of the corporate culture of
absolute honesty, maximum efficiency and total solidarity
being espoused by the agency since its restructuring in 2004,
as provided by Republic Act No. 9136 or the Electric Power
Industry Reform Act of 2001.
“We at NEA constantly strive to live up to our avowed corporate
values. The COA opinion is a validation of our best practices
which are aligned to good public governance. Together with
our partner electric cooperatives nationwide, we continuously
endeavor to give best electric service for our country and our
people,” said Administrator Edita S. Bueno.
The factors that earned NEA a clear of audit findings include
the continuous reconciliation and adjustment of the inventory
and other affected assets of NEA; the major unreconciled
findings became smaller and eventually cleared.
Since NEA implemented the Electronic National Governor
Accounting System (c-NGAS) in 2005, the 1st GOCC to
implement the system, reconciliations of accounts have been
mush easier. www.nea.gov.ph
“If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread
their wings—and put compensation as a carrier behind it—you al-
most don’t have to manage them.”
— Jack Welch
If you wish success in life, make a perseverance your bossom friend,
experience your wise counselor. caution your elder brother, and hope
your guardian genius.
- Joseph Addison
Good leaders make people feel that they’re at the very heart of things,
not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference
at the success of the organization. When that happens people feel
centered and that gives their work meaning.
- Warren Bennis
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PELMATP - Paving the Way for an Efficient Lighting Economy
Noel N. Verdote, RME, MEng, MBA
Background
The Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project
or PELMATP is a 5-year USD$15 million project implemented by
the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) with support from
the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) through the United
Nations Development Program (UNDP). PELMATP aims to
remove the barriers to the widespread use of energy efficient
lighting systems (EELs) in the Philippines, thereby contributing
to the realization of the country’s sustainable development
objectives and its goal in reducing GHG emissions in the
energy sector. It will likewise accelerate integration of EEL
promotion programs to the energy conservation and energy
efficiency (EC&EE) programs of the DOE, enhance private
sector’s involvement and appreciation of the benefits of EELs,
and ensure that environmental impacts associated with the
widespread use of EELs are mitigated.
The shift or switch to the use of energy efficient lighting systems
is aggressively promoted under the project. These systems
include the efficient versions of linear fluorescent lamps (i.e.,
slim tube or T8s triphosphor coated and slimmer), compact
fluorescent lamps (CFLs), high intensity discharge (HID) lamps,
low-loss electromagnetic and/or electronic ballasts, and
efficient lighting luminaries.
The specific barriers removal programs under PELMATP include:
(1) updating of policies, standards and guidelines on lighting
applications; (2) institutional and technical capacity building;
(3) consumer education and information dissemination; (4)
development and implementation of appropriate financing
mechanisms; and (5) mitigating environmental impacts of
the widespread utilization of EELs. These are consistent with
the three equally important and reinforcing transformation
elements, i.e.,
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structural, technological, and behavioral interventions, which
laid the foundation for efficient lighting market transformation in
the country. These are likewise helping the project achieve the
target aggregate energy savings of 29,000 GWh, equivalent
to 21% reduction relative to the Philippines energy efficiency
scenario from 2003 to 2012. The equivalent GHG emission
reduction is about 4,600 Gg of carbon dioxide (CO2), which
translates to the emission of 840,000 cars per year.
What we have done
Now on its fourth year and consistently guided by the themat-
ic intervention programs, PELMATP has been successful and is
recognized as instrumental in gaining significant headway in
helping make the Philippines an energy efficient lighting econ-
omy. At present, the switch to the use of energy efficient light-
ing is seen as one of the easier and
cheaper solutions (“low hanging fruit”)
that will help ensure, in the near term,
the country’s energy security (and
lessen reliance on imported fuel), and
thereby mitigate climate change. This
is in view of the Philippines being a net
oil importer and still heavily reliant on
oil and coal for power generation. On
the regional context, energy efficient
lighting solutions can readily be repli-
cated elsewhere and could definitely
be a third power resource.
Structural interventions include the development of policies,
standards, and guidelines (including manuals). The project
developed 25 Philippine National Standards (PNS), including
the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for light-
ing products, updated the Guidelines for Energy Conserving
Design of Buildings and the Manual of Practice on Efficient
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Lighting, and developed the
Guidelines on Roadway Lighting,
Lamp Warranty, Eco-labelling,
and Lamp Waste Management,
respectively.
A milestone activity under PELMATP
is Administrative Order (AO) No.
183, signed by the President of the
Philippines, Her Excellency Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo, on July 9, 2007,
which institutionalized the use of EELs in
all government offices. Subsequently,
the President made a pronouncement during the Energy
Summit culmination in February 2008 about the phasing-out of
incandescent bulbs by the end of 2009.
The Roadway Lighting Guidelines was piloted in Cagayan De
Oro City which led the City Council favourably passing the
Streetlighting Ordinance. This ordinance is now a template for
other local government (LGU) to emulate. Implementation of
the Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings and
Roadway Lighting Guidelines, both at the national and local
levels, was inked among the Department of Energy (DOE), the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) during
the 2nd quarter of 2008. Subsequently on August 21, 2008,
DILG issued Memorandum Circular No. 2008-128 enjoining
all Provincial Governors, City and Municipal Mayors, DILG
Regional Directors and All Concerned, to adopt energy
efficient lighting policies and standards, in both private- and
government-owned buildings.
Other structural changes in the process of completion are
the lamp waste warranty system, and ecolabelling for lamps.
Similarly, institutionalizing efficient lighting system use among
future decision-makers took effect during the first semester of
SY 2008-09 by virtue of the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) Memorandum Order No. 34 Series of 2008 issued on July
15, 2008 (Policies and Standards for the Degree of Bachelor
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of Science in Electrical Engineering Program) requiring
senior electrical engineering students to take a 3-unit
Illumination Engineering Design subject. PELMATP developed
course modules for this purpose which was piloted in some
learning institutions nationwide in the latter part of 2007.
Technological interventions mainly include the enhancements
of the capabilities of the DOE’s Lighting Appliance
Testing Laboratory (LATL) and enabling it to become an
internationally compliant testing laboratory. This included
training people (local and international) and procuring
state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, the latest of
which was the first-ever Goniophotometer Test Facility in
the country. Local lighting manufacturers were similarly
provided technical assistance to improve their design
and production processes for ballasts and luminaires.
Behavioral interventions include empowering stakeholders
to make real-time, informed decisions in choosing EELs
and educating them on the values and benefits of EELs.
Aside from its usual tri-media campaigns, PELMATP has
been showcasing the actual changeovers/retrofitting
from the traditional lighting systems to energy efficient
lighting among selected schools, government offices,
residential communities, markets and hospitals nationwide
through its “Palit-Ilaw Program”. Apart from this, partnership
with various key groups or umbrella associations, both
public and private (including utilities and electric
cooperatives) as well as socio-civic organizations, is
another strategy employed to ramp up activities on EELs.
On financing, bank officials were trained on EELs and the
possible inclusion of the same in their investment portfolios.
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for one
opened in 2006, window facility for energy efficiency
project financing. Of late, the Bank of the Philippine Islands
(BPI), in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Finance
of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has joined
DOE-PELMATP in promoting energy efficiency, including
lighting retrofit and project financing. To cater to the
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A.O. No. 183, DENR-EMB is making use of the Management

residential clients, microfinancing study is currently Guidebook on Mercury-Containing Lamp Waste that PELMATP
underway to help identify and eventually implement developed along with the policy study. What remains to be
appropriate models. done is the proper implementation, including the collection
system, associated with lamp waste management.
Energy performance contracting in government has
somewhat failed because of government procurement Way forward
policy constraints. However, through the initiatives of the
PELMATP, the DOE has recently issued Department Circular Based on its successes and accomplishments, PELMATP has
No. DC2008-09-0004 addressed to all Energy Service thus set a strong foundation in energy efficient lighting systems
Companies (ESCOs) and Energy Service Providers to in the Philippines. As
secure accreditation. It is hoped that this will give the much the project nears
needed boost to the local ESCOs in terms of credibility in its completion, the
the face of clients and financial institutions. DOE has taken on
the lead for a more
Completing the transformation exercise is the need for the aggressive and
proper management and disposal of mercury-containing massive campaign
lamp wastes. PELMATP has commissioned the conduct towards the shift to
of policy study on lamp waste management. The output the use of efficient
was subsequently made as an input to the updated lighting. No less than
Department Administrative Order on Hazardous Waste by the Energy Secretary himself, Hon. Angelo T. Reyes, champions
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources efficient lighting. “Palit-Ilaw” or the switch to the use of efficient
– Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB). In lighting was adopted as the topmost call to action during the
support of the launching of the Switch Movement on 16 July, 2008 where the
Secretary, he being one of the movement convenors, led the
ceremonial simultaneous switch to efficient lighting in Metro
Manila, witnessed by the 16 city and one municipal mayors,
with the President, Hon. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, as the
guest of honor. In support of the Switch Movement, the DOE
is now gearing for the implementation of the Philippine Energy
Efficiency Project.
The said 2-year
project will build
upon the successes
of and address the
gaps identified in
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Specification Guidelines of
Improving Immunity to Power Quality Defects By: Engr. Gener Restubog
IEEE 1346
The IEEE 1346 provides “a standard methodology for the
technical and financial analysis of compatibility of process
equipment with the electric power system.” The standard “is
intended to be applied at the planning or design stage of a
system where power supply and equipment choices are still
flexible and incompatibilities can be resolved.” The standard
devotes much effort to the economic impact of voltage sags
and equipment susceptibilities.
Cost-Effective Solutions
The sag performance is needed for all industrial components:
power supplies, ASDs, PLCs and remote input/output racks and
even nonelectronic relays and instruments. Manufacturers
need to test each item to ensure that the component responds
reliably to the sag conditions in magnitude, duration, and
recovery rate.
Ride-through devices that can help improve performance
during voltage sags are constant-voltage transformers (CVTs),
batteries to maintain memory circuits, and power electronics
based energy and non-energy storage devices.
Recent ac drive design has evolved from the use of linear
internal power supplies connected directly to the ac input
to switch-mode power supplies connected directly to the dc
link. This design enhancement, significantly improves the ride-
through performanceof the drive’s internal power supply.
Specification Language
The equipment shall operate continuously during a threephase
voltage sag down to 65% of nominal for a duration of 30
electrical cycles. The recovery time to nominal voltage of one
cycle shall be permitted (Figure 9).
7. Single-Phase Voltage Sags
According to the EPRI DPQ Study [1], an overwhelming
majority of voltage sags affect only one phase in a three-
phase power system. Most three-phase electronic equipment
is capable of operating safely during single-phase momentary
interruptions.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Some manufacturers of switch-mode power supplies have
begun making power supplies with three-phase rather than
single-phase inputs, taking advantage of the fact that the
majority of voltage sags affect only one phase of a three-
phase system. These devices are capable of maintaining
the required output voltage during single-phase momentary
interruptions.
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Second of the two-part series
Specification Language
The equipment shall continue to operate during a single phase
interruption for a duration of 30 electrical cycles and allow for
line voltage to return to nominal within one cycle.
8. Harmonic Distortion
Electronic equipment draws nonlinear currents from the
nominally sinusoidal electric supply. This action injects currents
at frequencies beyond the fundamental into the power system.
Power electronic equipment with controlled or uncontrolled
input bridge rectifiers draws nonlinear current from the power
system.
Voltage distortion is troublesome for the utility because the
effects are imposed on all users of the particular feeder. It is,
therefore, very important to specify the acceptable injection
of current harmonics by using the recommended practice
described in IEEE 519.
Cost-Effective Solutions
To be effective when referencing compliance with IEEE 519
in a specification, it is essential to include two important
reference points on the project electrical drawings.
First, clearly state the location of the point of common
coupling (PCC).
Second, state the demand load current (IL) at the PCC. This
drawing is attached to the project specifications.
Harmonic Mitigation Equipmet/Devices
• Use of AC Line Reactors
• Isolation Transformer
• K-Rated Transformers
• Switch-Mode Power Supplies
• Active Filters
• Passive Filters
Specification Language
The equipment shall comply with the requirements of IEEE 519.
The PCC and average IL are stated on the attached drawing,
which also provides the rating and impedance of the system
components as well as the location nof the electronic
equipment.
Alternate Statement Developed from IEEE 1346:
The equipment shall operate with a voltage distortion of <
10%, a IEEE crest factor of < 2.5, and voltage notching of <
__ V μs without affecting equipment performance. The crest
factor is described in Figure 10.
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9. Voltage Unbalance
Voltage unbalance, a common characteristic of three-phase
distribution systems, causes disproportionate levels of current
unbalance in three-phase diode rectifier loads.
The relevant standard defining levels of voltage unbalance
is NEMA MG1, which states that equipment will be designed
for a 1% voltage unbalance. Derating factors are used to ac-
commodate conditions present in real-world distribution sys-
tems.
NEMA researched the subject of voltage unbalance and es-
tablished that 98% of utilities provide less than 3% voltage un-
balance. A second standard, ANSI C84.1, reinforces this posi-
tion on voltage unbalance.
Cost-Effective Solutions
The addition of input-line reactors can be used to reduce lev-
els of voltage and current unbalance for power electronic
equipment. However, it is important to design and test the
electronic equipment for 3% voltage unbalance so that long-
term equipment reliability can be achieved.
Voltage unbalance significantly increases levels of ripple
current drawn by the dc link capacitors in power electronic
equipment such as three-phase ac drives and power supplies.
This will shorten the life of the capacitors unless careful design
and testing have been completed.
Specification Language
The electronic equipment shall provide full rated output under
three-phase voltage conditions that include voltage unbal-
ance, as defined by ANSI C84.1-1989, of less than 3%.
10. Common-Mode Voltage
Every component in electrical equipment has inherent ca-
pacitance with respect to the ground plane. To ensure reli-
able operation of the circuitry, it is important to control the
voltage levels between the electronic components and the
ground.
Careful attention to grounding at each stage of the distribu-
tion system will keep the levels of common-mode disturbanc-
es to a minimum.
Electronic circuitry is vulnerable to common-mode disturbanc-
es because components and interconnections have parasitic
capacitance to ground.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Manufacturers of power electronic equipment work to mini-
mize the effects of common-mode disturbances on the op-
eration and reliability of their products. Whenever possible,
maximum use must be made of the following techniques:
• two-winding transformers
• Faraday shields
• circuit layout of signal ground
• optical isolators.
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Specification Language
The equipment shall be designed to operate with random
common-mode voltage disturbances of magnitudes twice the
line voltage peaks with rise times of 0.1 μs. The manufacturer
shall provide test records to demonstrate that the electronic
system can accommodate common-mode disturbances
according to this specification.
11. Power-Factor Correction Capacitors: Switching Transients
Voltage transients created by energizing power-factor
correction capacitors have been a long-standing problem
for power electronic converters. The transients are very well
documented
and impact the power electronics design.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Manufacturers of power electronic equipment have a number
of solutions that will enhance performance during capacitor
switching transient events:
• insert input line reactors
• apply resistor capacitor surge networks at the input
• apply a dynamic surge arrestor circuit.
The electric utility is able to reduce the capacitor-switching
transient by the use of pre-insertion reactors or synchronous-
closure control switches. However, these mitigation
approaches are only used for a relatively small number of
installations where the cost can be justified.
Specification Language
The power electronic equipment shall be designed to operate
without interruption during the energizing of a powerfactor
correction capacitor bank.
The transient voltage waveform to be accommodated is
shown in Figure 11. The key characteristics of this waveform
are that the voltage falls to zero in 0.1 μs, rises to twice peak
circuit voltage in 0.5 ms, and finally the transient decays to
zero exponentiallyover 20 ms.
12. Common DC Bus ASD Systems
In order to provide the dynamic response requirements of
small process lines that use ac drives, several inverters are
connected to a common dc bus.
Cost-Effective Solutions
ASD systems with a common dc-bus configuration have
several advantages:
• one rectifier and dc link operate multiple ASDs,
• during voltage sags and momentary interruptions, all
drives see the same dc link voltage. Thus, the drives can
be coordinated to minimize the negative impacts on the
process.
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Specification Language
The process line shall be configured such that the ac inverter
for each section of the process line obtains power from a
common dc bus.
13. EMI and RFI
In the 1990s, many manufacturers of power electronic
equipment began to replace bipolar junction transistors
(BJTs) with insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) in ac drive
inverters and in other types of loads using high frequency
switching schemes such as switch-mode power supplies.
Cost-Effective Solutions
The issues of EMI/RFI compatibility can be achieved by
observing the following practical installation approaches.
• RF energy can be easily confined to the power cable with a
continuous corrugated aluminum shield/ armor.
• Do not run input and output power cables in the same cable
tray or conduit. The cables may cross in a perpendicular
manner, however, they should never be run parallel to each
other.
• Power electronic equipment is often packaged in molded
plastic enclosures. To attenuate the RF energy, use continuous,
ferrous enclosures.
Specification Language
The power electronic system shall comply with the emissions
and immunity limits defined by
EN50081-2: Electromagnetics Compatibility Generic Emission
Standard, Part 2—Industrial Environment
EN50082-2: Electromagnetics Compatibility Generic Immunity
Standard, Part 2—Industrial Environment.
Alternate Wording:
The power electronic system shall comply with the emissions
and immunity limits as defined in the tables attached to this
specification.
Part 3 - Case Study[5]
Problem/Situation:
At one site, a series of repeating but seemingly random
transient voltages was encountered. The transients were initially
recorded at the service entrance with a power monitor
The voltage-only event capture doesn’t really answer the
origin question, although you could possibly deduce an origin
within the facility on the basis of frequency content.
• Add inductance in the branch circuit to limit the inrush
when the fixtures were activated by the occupancy sensor,
or rewire bathroom lighting branch circuitry into more circuits
with smaller groupings of controlled light fixtures.
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Key Learnings:
• Use one power monitor to determine that a problem
exists, but you may need to rely on more monitors to find the
source.
• Use monitors that either cross trigger the current channels
when transients are recorded on the voltage channels, or
they must have individual triggers for the current channels.
• Recognize that a sudden increase in current that
accompanies a sudden notch in a voltage waveform means
an in-house load is the true culprit.
• Finally, you have to assume that the troubleshooting process
may be time consuming.
References:
[1] Power Quality Application Guide: Introduction To Power
Quality, David Chapman, Copper Development Association,
March 2001
[2] Compatibility Saves Money, Roger Lawrence, Bill Moncrief,
IEEE Application Magazine, March-April 2004
[3] IEEE Std 1159-1995 Recommended Practice for Monitoring
Electric Power Quality
[4] PQS Protective Equipment and Data, On-Line
[5] Tracking Down Transient Voltages, Tom Shaughnessy,
PowerCET, PQ Corner/PQ Advisor, EC&M Magazine
[6] Power Quality and Critical Manufacturing, Dr Deepak
Divan, Soft Switching Technologies, USA, Francis Pang
Hoesoon, Precicon Automation (S) Pte. Ltd
[7] Power Quality Application Guide: Harmonics Interharmonics,
Zbigniew Hanzelka & Andrzej Bien, AGH University of Science
and TechnologyCopper Development Association, July 2004
Findings:
The sources turned out to be compact fluorescent downlights
in a bathroom that were controlled by a motion sensor.
The inrush current in the front end of each lamp ballast
behaved like a short, sharp pulse. This pulse of current, in
turn, interacted with the inductance of the facility wiring and
transformers (-V=Ldi/dt), resulting in notches and transients.
Suggested Solutions:
• Change out the bathroom light fixtures to a different type
Engr. Gener G. Restubog is currently
connected with Intel Technology Philippines
as Facility Engineer and the College of
Engineering and Technology of the University
of Perpetual Help System – Laguna as part
–time Faculty Member. He had attended
the M. S. E. E. program of the University of the
Philippines in 1989 – 1991. He is a candidate for
the degree of Master of Engineering – Electrical
Design Engineer and Design Project Manager
in various consulting firm in the country and
abroad. He is the 2008 VP – Internal Affairs of
IIEE Northern Laguna Chapter.
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We wish to challenge our professionals in this very competitive

world. If we do not rise up to global standards and aligned
ourselves with global best practices, then we may end up being
The IIEE, through the Electrical Engineer Magazine, accepts left out by a very dynamic world.
questions from our members. Below are some of the concerns
of our members and the replies from the experts in such fields. I ask you the question, when is the proper time for a continuing
education?
For inquiry and feedback, email to technical@iiee.org.ph
Again thank you for your concern and please feel free to let me
know should you wish to know more about CPE.
Dear Mr. Francis Mapile,
Engr. Francis V. Mapile
Based on a publication that I just received today,please Chairperson
allow me to react being a PEE. Many years back I attended IIEE-CPE Council
a seminar to fulfill that same requirement which has been
outlawed for many years. In that previously mentioned Hi IIEE,
seminar at the Monte Piedad Office many years back, the
feedback from most of the attendees was that the training My cables were already installed in conduits, raceways but we
was outmoded and non-responsive to their needs. Since then intend to pull it and reinstall it somewhere. Those cables were
there was a clamor to outlaw that CPE requirement. In short, never energized. Is there any rule specific in PEC/NEC that I can-
many engineers felt cheated because of the poor quality not reuse a cable after dismantling/pulling them? What section
of the seminars that are being conducted. The rest is history of PEC/NEC is that?
and that same requirement was never enforced until today.
I think bringing it back to life is untimely and requires a lot of Thanks,
evaluation at this stage. John C. Placente
Facilities Electrical Engineer
Concerned Member
REPLY:
REPLY:
None
Dear Sir,
Jesus C. Santos
Thank you for comments on the CPE. Chairman
Technical Information Committee
While it is regretful that you have experienced a not so good
implementation of the CPE, this issue has been considered Dear Sir,
when the CPE was tediuosly studied by various professional
regulatory Boards. Ask lang po ako sa inyo ilan bang porsyento ang pwede nam-
ing i-load sa aming banking single phase transformer 100 kva
For you information, each Regulatory Boards such as Mech ang bawat isa bali tatlo ito sila. Ako nga pala si Jerry Alburoto
Engg, Sanitary Engg, Civil Engg, Architecture, Accountancy, ng General Santos City malaki na kasi ang load ng planta namin
Medicine and the rest of the 48 regulatory bodies have been new RME passer pa ako kailangan ko ng tulong sa inyo dyan sa
clamoring for the CPE programs. technical. Umasa po ako sa inyong tulong ito po ang cel no. ko
It is therefore unfair to state that the CPE has not been studied 09096492067 e tex lang po sa akin sir pls. at pwede humingi ako
and evaluated. ng formula kung paano ko malalaman ang amper ng 100kva 3
single phase banking transformer supply sa aming planta.
In fact, post accreditation of the CPE providers are now in
place to ensure that CPE programs will effectively help the REPLY:
professional in their lifelong upgrade of their competency. 1. 100%
2. Full Load Amps = 3 x 100KVA
Likewise, the code of good governance of the professions in 1.732xLine-to-line Voltage
the Philippines, corollary to providing competent professional
services by the professionals, it is an obligation of the professional Jesus C. Santos
to keep up with new knowledge and techniques in their field Chairman
and upgrade their level of competence. Technical Information Committee

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 A Christmas Message from the National President
As we continue to move towards the excellence of our Institution, let us stop for a while and remember that in everything
we’ve accomplished, in every struggle we surpassed and in every victory we achieved, these wouldn’t be possible
without the only reason why we celebrate Christmas. As we witness the remaining month of 2008, we are proud to say
that this is a very fruitful year for the Institute and for each of us. I believe that has this been the banner year for IIEE.

I say this not because the road has been smooth all the way, but that through all the challenges we have faced, we
have proven that the love that has bond us together has propelled us to hone our God-given ingenuity and talents. The
stronger the tides, the more we have learn to cling to each another’s strength.

We were victorious not because of your president. We were victorious because above your president is the real Captain
of the IIEE fleet. He is no other than our Lord Jesus Christ. It is He who was the One who has led us through the storms of
obstacles we have gone through. Without Him, I am nothing. No matter how perfect our plan is, without His blessing, all
our efforts would be futile and would never succeed.

And so as we celebrate Christmas this year, may I invite you all to offer a prayer of thanksgiving to Him. May we ponder in
our hearts the true meaning of Christmas. God gave us His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ. What more could we ask for
this Christmas when God is already offering forgiveness and eternal life to us.

As electrical engineers we do receive a lot of gift during this season of the year; most of us even outgive the rest of
us. But more than our fellow members, let us also remember those outside the IIEE family. Let’s reach out to those less
fortunate brothers and sisters. During this blessed season, let us reflect the unconditional love of God by giving ourselves
and by sharing generously with those in need. Let us reach out to those who are different from us, yet one in the Father.
Let us share not only our material blessings, but also our talent to the community through our technical knowledge and
wisdom.

Together as IIEE family, let us give light to the nation and bring hope to the impoverished. Let us leave the differences
behind us and focus our sight on our common goal; all for the glory of God alone.

In behalf of my fellow officers, our Regional Governors, The EE Magazine staff, the Secretariat, and our loved ones and
families...

Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio

IIEE 2008 National President