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77thPIChE National Convention

Chemical Engineers Addressing Challenges of the ASEAN
Integration
February 17-20, 2016
Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center

PROGRAMME
February 16, 2016 Tuesday

02:00PM 06:00 PM
Ecovillage Resort and

Registration of Participants at Boracay

Convention Center Lobby

04:00PM

NBOD Meeting

February 17, 2016

Wednesday

06:00 AM 07:00 AM
07:00 AM 10:00 AM
08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Ecovillage Resort and

Mass (Chapel)
PIChE Beach Volleyball (Puka)
Registration of Participants at Boracay
Convention Center Lobby

08:00 AM 12:00 PM
Quiz Bowl

STUDENT CONGRESS:

National Student

Venue: Lapus-lapus and Balabag Rooms

12:00 PM 03:00 PM

COLLEGE OF FELLOWS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Venue: Din-awid Room

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
STUDENT CONGRESS:
Student
Research Poster Judging
PIChE Chapter Poster Judging
Venue: Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention
Center Lobby
04:00 PM 05:00 PM

OPENING AND VIEWING OF EXHIBITS

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

05:00 PM

OPENING CEREMONIES
Attire: Filipiniana/Regional Costume/Barong

Tagalog

Masters of Ceremonies:
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry
Entry

of
of
of
of
of
of

Former PIChE Presidents

ASEAN Engineers
Chapter Presidents
Host Chapter
College of Fellows
PIChE National Board of Directors

Entry of Professional Regulatory Board- Chemical

Engineering
Entry of Keynote Speaker
Entry of Colors

CPU Cadets and

Cadettes
Invocation/Doxology
Philippine National Anthem
Presentation of Delegates
Acknowledgement of Guests

USA Troubadours
USA Troubadours

Formal Opening of the Convention Engr. Jonathan

C. Aquino
PIChE Executive VicePresident

Opening Remarks
Calasara

Convention Chair

Engr. Rowena P.
President, PIChE-Panay

Welcome Remarks

Hon. John Yap

Mayor, Municipality of Malay

Welcome Remarks
Miraflores

Hon. Joeben
Governor. Province of Aklan

Intermission Number

UP Visayas

Presidents Message

Engr.

OUnCES
ProserfinaMatugas-Coro
PIChE National President

Luz D.

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Engr. Chamaigne
Jamandre

PIChE AVP for Visayas

Message

Keynote Speaker

Presentation of Plaque of

Engr. Proserfina

Matugas-Coro,
Aquino and

Appreciationto

Engr. Jonathan C.

Keynote Speaker

Engr. Rowena P.

Calasara

07:00 PM

DINNER
Intermission Number

08:00 PM

Barter of Panay
USA Little Theater

PRESENTATION OF ASEAN ENGINEERS

CONFERMENT CEREMONIES
ASEAN Engineers
PIChE ASEAN Engineers
PIChE College of Fellows

Benitez,
Reyes, and

AWARDING CEREMONIES
Outstanding PIChE Chapter Award Engr. Susan C.
Outstanding Chemical Engineers
Award

Matugas-Coro

Dr. Shirlyn C.
Engr. Proserfina

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and

Engr.

Jonathan C. Aquino
President

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Vice
Convention Chair

February 18, 2016 Thursday

08:00 AM 10:00 AM

Attire: Business Attire

BUSINESS MEETING
Venue:
Convention Hall
Presidents Report
Treasurers Report
Presentation of Conventions Resolution
Nomination and Election of National Board of Directors
Bid Presentation for the 2017 PIChENational

Convention host

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION WITH THE

PROFESSIONAL
REGULATORY BOARD OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
10:00 AM 12:00

PLENARY SESSION
Moderators:
Engr. Chamaigne Luz D.
Jamandre
AVP Visayas

Dr. Virgilio Y. Abellana

Director, Visayas

Plenary Session 1
Chemical Engineering
Practice and Services
In the ASEAN integration
Dr. Filemon Uriarte
President
National Research Council of the
Phils.

Plenary Session 2
The Economic Impacts of
ASEAN Integration
Dr. Enrico Basilio
Chief of Party
Advancing Phils. Competitiveness
Project
12:00

LUNCH
Announcement of New NBOD
AFTERNOON SESSION
Moderators:
Dr. Carmel C. Gacho, ASEAN Eng
AVP NCR

Dr. Nathaniel P.Dugos, ASEAN Eng

Director, NCR

Venue:
01:00 PM 02:00 PM
on Climate Change

Convention Hall

Plenary Session 3

ASEAN Cooperation

Dr. Corazon PB. Claudio

Director, Asiapro Foundation

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS

Venue:
Convention Hall
02:00 03:00

Topic 1:
Women in Chemical Engineering
Presenter: Dr. Lydia G. Tansinsin
Discussants:
1. Dr. Ofelia V. Bulaong
2. Dr. Nuna E. Almanzor, ASEAN Eng
3. Dr. Rizalinda L. de Leon

03:00 04:00

Topic 2:
PIChE Road Map 2020
Presenter: Engr. Jonathan C. Aquino
Discussants:
1. Engr. EribertoD. Pineda
2. Dr. Shirlyn C. Reyes, ASEAN Eng
3. Engr. Susan C. Benitez
4. Engr. Francisco C. Arellano, ASEAN Eng

04:00 05:00
2004

Topic 3:

R.A. 9297 Chemical Engineering Law

Presenter: Atty. Pallomert Bernardo

Discussants:
1. Prof. Rex B. Demafelis academe
2. Engr. Jeffrey Mijares - regulation
3. Engr. Jesselito V. Baring, ASEAN Eng
-entrepreneur
05:00 06:00
Purchase and

Topic 4:

Government Regulations on the

Transport of Chemicals
Presenter: P/Supt. Maria Julieta Razonable
Discussants:
1. Paul D. Ledesma, Regional Director,

PDEA R6

2. Mrs. Edna Mijares, ICP

3. Dr. Eva Ocfemia, Asst. Director, EMB
01:00 05:00

STUDENT CONGRESS:

National Undergraduate

Research Contest
(Special Technical Session)
FINALI
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Venue: Lapus-lapus and Balabag

TITLE
AUTHORS

SCHOOL

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production

from Seawater using Ag2O-TiO2
under Visible Light Irradiation

J.A.K.P. Jovellana, C.A. De

Guzman, M.L.T.
Trivio, R. De Leon

University of the
Philippines Diliman

Direct Dilute Acid Hydrolysis of

Spent Coffee Grounds: A New
Approach in Lipid and Sugar

K.B.C. Pabiloa, G.F.Y.

Juarez, K.B.L.
Manlangit, A.W. Go

University of San
CarlosTalamban

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Campus

Recovery
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Development of an Optical Sensor

based on Immobilized Dithizone
on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) in the
Determination of Cadmium (II)
Ions for the Monitoring of Proper
Effluent Disposal

M.D.A. Buti, A.B. Cruz,

J.A.E. San Juan, E.C.
Quinto

University of
Santo Tomas

Optimization of Process Parameters

for the Photocatalytic Degradation
of Lignin using Nano-TiO2 Codoped with Iron and Niobium by
Response Surface Methodology

P. J. Abejero, M.A.
Galapon, J.E.
Gregorio, B. Belmonte

University of
Santo Tomas

The Potential of Green-nanoscale

Zero Valent Iron (G-nZVI)
Synthesized using Phenolic
Extract of Oregano Leaves
(Origanum Vulgare L.) and Coffee
Beans (C. Canephora) as an
Effective Tool in Reducing Nitrate
in Water Sample

E.C. Roque, R.A.S.

Sabino, J.A.R. Garin,
K.J.L. Ramos, A.L.B.
Aguilar, K.N.L.
Tamayo

Adamson
University

Effects of pyrolytic temperature on

the physicochemical
characteristics of biocharcoal
derived from Calophyllum
inophyllum seed husks

J.A.S. Bigso, C.R.

Dimaano, Jr., I.K.D.
Micaller, M.F.
Benjamin, M.N.R.
Dimaano

University of
Santo Tomas

07:00 PM 11:00 PM

FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
Theme: Caribbean in Boracay
Attire: White flowing Caftan or Sarong (Women)
White shorts and White Polo Shirt (Men)
Beach Sandal or Flip flops
EMCEE:

Dr. Shirlyn C. Reyes, ASEAN Eng

Engr. Reynaldo Esguerra
Attire: Chapter Uniform

February 19, 2016 Friday

08:00 AM 12:00 NN

PLENARY SESSIONS
Moderators:

Eng

Engr. Maricris C. Vines ,ASEAN

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AVP Luzon

Engr. Vallan Joseph B. Velasco

Director Luzon

Venue:
08:00 09:00

Convention Hall

Plenary Session 4

Process Safety

Engr. Ireneo Raule

Vice President, First Philippine
Industrial Corp
Member, PIChE Chemical Process
Safety
Committee
09:00 10:00
for Production of

Plenary Session 5

Plasma Technology

Functional Materials
Prof. Monotubo Goto
Department of Chemical
Engineering
University of Nagoya
10:00 11:00
Commercialization

Plenary Session 6

From Concept to

Engr. Glenn N. Baticados

Director
UPLB Center for Technology Transfer
and Entrepreneurship
11:00 12:00
Education and

Plenary Session 7

Chemical Engineering

Accreditation
Engr. Cezar S. de la Cruz, ASEAN
Eng
12:00

Vice President- External

Philippine Technological Council

LUNCH
Induction of PIChE NBOD 2016-2017
Product Presentation 1
Product Presentation 2
Product Presentation 3
AFTERNOON SESSION
Moderators:
Engr. Mamerto A. Irasga
AVP Mindanao

Engr. Jonilyh T. Campos

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Director, Mindanao

Venue:
01:00 02:00
Energy

Convention Hall

Plenary Session 7

Sustainable Nuclear

Dr. Joseph Auresenia

Professor, Chemical Engineering
Department
De La Salle University
02:00 PM 05:00 PM

TECHNICAL PARALLEL SESSIONS

1. Oral Presentation
Time

Technical
Session A
Engr. Vallan
Joseph B.
Velasco

Technical
Session B

Technical
Session C

Engr. Virgilio
Abellana

Engr. Jonilyh
Campos

Coordinator

Coordinator

Venue: Balabag

Venue: Din-awid

Coordinator

Venue: LapusLapus
2:00
2:3
0

Present
er

A1
Remediation of
Petroleum
Contaminated
Site Using
MultiphaseSyste
m Technology ,
Luna et al

B1
Environmental
Assessment
ofGenerating
Electrical Energy
from Spent
Activated Carbon
Maria Theresa
Cabaraban

C1
Removal of
tetracycline in
synthesized
wastewater
using TiO2Coated
Aluminum drum
Ramer Bautista

PIChE Bataan
Modera
tor
2:30
3:0
0

Present

A2
Effect of Color and
thickness on
Weight loss of
oxobiodegradable
(HDPE) films
during natural
weathering and
soil burial

PIChE NOC

PIChE CDO

B2
Risk Analysis
Framework for
integrated
Bioenergy
System

C2
Emerging
contaminant
removal by
membrane
Ultrafiltration
Enhanced by
Adsorption and
Ultrasound
Effects: Effects

Michael Francis

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Benjamin
Pajarito et al

Modera
tor

PIChE Panay

of Adsorbent
Dose
Secondes et al

PIChE Ilocos
PIChE Davao

3:00
3:3
0

A3
Pyrolysis of waste
thermoplastic
into industrial
fuel oil
Abiero et al

Present
er

PIChE Laguna

B3
Treatment of
distillery slops
via modified
Fenton's process
using calcium
peroxide as
oxidant source
Laurio et al

C3
Factors Affecting
Oxalate removal
in wastewater
by fluidized bed
reactor
Mamuad et al
PIChE Surigao

Modera
tor
3:30
4:0
0

Present
er
Modera
tor
4:00
4:3
0

Present
er
Modera
tor

PIChE Tacloban

A4
Optimizing the
ethanol
fermentation
from cellulose
and mannitol of
macroalgae
Sargassum spp.
using
Saccharomyses
cerevisiae 2055
Demafelis et al.

B4
Understanding how
process safety
differs from
Personal safetyCritical step
towards a safer
facility
Luna et al
PIChE Cebu

PIChE Cavite
A5
The Growth Kinetics
of
Saccharomyses
cerevisiae
utilizing
hydrolyzed Coir
Pith as
alternative
culture medium
Atalaguirre et al

C4
GHG emission
reduction from
sugarcane
ethanol and
molasses
ethanol: A
comparative
analysis

Demafelis et al
PIChE Iligan

B5
Mine tailings
treatment,
Storage and
rehabilitation at
Coral Bay Nickel
Corporation
Briccio Abela

C5
Effect of
experimental
parameters and
modelling of
Arsenic removal
from
Groundwater by
electrodialysis
Mendoza et al

PIChE Ormoc
PIChE Socsargen

PIChE Baguio-

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Benguet

4:30
5:0
0

Present
er

A6
Zeolitic Material
from Industrial
and Agricultural
Wastes:
Synthesis,
Properties and
Potential
Applications
Rizalinda de Leon

B6
Allometric Factual
Scalling Concept
Applied to Pipe
Network

Johann Cruz

C6
Reduction of
Dioxin/Furan and
Mercury Emissions
from a Coal-Fired
Power Plant through
Boiler Combustion
Tuning
Carl Estrellan

PIChE Palawan
Bukidnon

Modera
tor

PIChE La Union

2. Poster Presentation
Time

Engr. Chamaigne Luz D. Jamandre

Engr. Mamerto Irasga
Coordinators

2:00
5:00

Venue:
Convention Hall
Carbon balance on Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil in
the Philippines
Sp Presenter: DR. REX DEMAFELIS ET AL
Life Cycle Assessment of Plastic Carrier Bags and
Alternatives
Presenter: ENGR. REYNALDO L. ESGUERRA
Production of Nano Precipitated Calcium Carbonate from
Local Limestone

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Presenter:DR. BLESSIE BASILLA, ET AL

Surface Modified Zeolite for the Treatment of Petroleum Oil
Contaminated Water
Presenter: DR. CARMEL GACHO, ET AL
Development of a Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensor for
Amoxicillin based on Molecular Imprinting Technology
Presenter: DR. BENILDA EBARVIA, ET AL
Development of Chitosan- Calcium Carbonate Composite
from Kitchen Waste for Oil Spill Remediation
Presenter: DR. EMELDA ONGO, ET AL
Ethanol Production from Sweet SorghumSPV 422
(Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) using Saccharomyces
cerevisae 2011
Presenter: DR. REX DEMAFELIS ET AL
Site suitability Analysis for Cacao Production Using Geospatial
Techniques

Presenter: DR. ALBERT JUBILO ET AL

Removal of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Ulvalactuca and Its
Subsequent Utilization for Biogas Production
Presenter: ENGR. JUVYNEIL CARTEL ET AL
Utilization of Calcium Carbide (CaC2) and Fly Ash
Technology to Mitigate Soil Liquefaction
Presenter: JOSE MARIE OCDENARIA

5:00 PM 5:30 PM

CLOSING CEREMONIES
EMCEES:
Engr. Nelson T. Gayapa
Engr. Felinor S. Gayapa
Awarding:
Technical Paper Presented
Best Paper
Best Poster
Best Chapter Poster

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Announcement of the 78thPIChE National Convention

venue
And Turning over of the Key of Responsibility
Closing Remarks Engr. Chamaigne Luz D.
Jamandre
AVP Visayas
06:00 10:00PM

BBQ PARTY (Pool) -----optional

February 20, 2016 Saturday

Attire: Convention T-shirt

06 :00 AM 11:00 AM

PIChE BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Venue: Puka Shell Beach

07:00 AM 04:00 PM

Technical Tour
a) Boracay Wastewater Treatment Plant
b) Boracay Material Recovery Facility
c) Boracay Water Treatment Facility

Output:

PIChE Recommendations to the Municipality of Malay

on the Island of Boracay Environmental Concerns

Organized by :

PIChE-Panay in cooperation with DENR-EMB Region

6,
And Municipality of Malay