To the honorable resource speakers for

today’s affair, the diligent Chair of the Civil

Engineering department and also the
adviser of the Philippine Institute of Civil
Engineers- PSU Urdaneta Student Chapter,
Engr. Mark Jefferson B. Castro, to the
supportive co-adviser of the PICE-PSU
Student Chapter, Engr. Ronnel L. Moreno,
faculty members of the civil engineering
department, future civil engineers, our dear
students, participants, friends, to our dear
sponsors, ladies and gentlemen, good day!
It gives me great pleasure and pride to
welcome you all to this special event
entitled “BLUEPRINT 2.0: The Perspective”,
with the theme “Fostering Innovations and
Bridging Foundations for the Next
Generation of Civil Engineers”.
 Today is special because we do not only
celebrate National Civil Engineering Month
but we also celebrate the day of the valiant
hero who sparked the flames of revolution,
Andres Bonifacio.
Andres Bonifacio paved the way for our
nation’s freedom, and he founded a nation
built on bravery, equality, justice, and unity.
Truly, he reminds us of our duty to
contribute to the continued progress and
unity of our nation not only as a citizen but
as an engineer.
We celebrate this momentous day
through a series of lectures on various
topics in line with our profession. As civil
engineers and future civil engineers, we
play a vital role in nation-building through
fostering innovations, welcoming diverse
ideas, and bridging foundations to pave the
way for the next generation of civil
engineers. We have an important part in
designing and building our nation into a
more sustainable one for future
generations.
Together, we make blueprints, we make
plans, to face the challenges of the present
and prepare for a sustainable future.
Innovation is the driving force behind the
transformation of civil engineering into a
more sustainable, resilient, and forward-
thinking discipline. We, civil engineers can
pioneer the solutions needed to build a
better world for generations to come.
As part of our celebration, several topics
in Civil Engineering will be presented by our
resource speakers. An open forum after
every presentation will be allotted for the
participants to strengthen their knowledge
about the topics. Brace yourselves also for
icebreakers, games, raffle draws, and the
most-awaited Bardagulan EXTREME. It will
really be a one-day full of knowledge, new
experiences, games, and surprises.
I shall not prolong my welcome remarks
because I can now see the excitement in
the faces of our dear students, or should I
say, future civil engineers. Just do not forget
the reason why you are here, which is to
enjoy while learning. Thank you and
Padayon, Civil Engineers!