October 2017

Volume III, No. X

MHPS-TS NEWSLETTER
MHPS Technical Services Corporation
 October 2017 Message from BED Japanese
Volume III, No. X

Supervisor

Yoshihiro Ota, Boiler Engineering Division

My name is Yoshihiro Ota. I have been assigned to the
MHPS-TS boiler section since April 1, 2017. The purpose
of the assignment is to provide technical guidance on casing
related design of the boiler non-pressure part and to im-
prove efficiency of detailed design. I am making the casing
of boiler non-pressure part design for about 29 years at
MHPS-ENG in Nagasaki. I am extremely delighted to be
assigned to MHPS-TS this time and given the opportunity
to work with MHPS-TS engineers.
As a final goal, all of MHPS-TS engineers will have
skills equivalent or superior to MHPS- ENG. I want
you to make this achievement. I want to share my
knowledge and experience for 29 years of working in
casing team, so if any casing team member has any ques-
tions about what he cannot understand in design work,
I encourage him not to hesitate to consult me. Howev-
er, I still cannot speak English or Tagalog well, so
please consider it.

In order to achieve the purpose of my assignment, I will Finally, six months have passed since I arrived here. I
focus on the following three items of guidance. feel that the atmosphere of the MHPS - TS boiler sec-
tion is very nice. In addition, I realized again that
1) Instruct MHPS-TS engineers to practice cas-
MHPS-TS engineers are very excellent in these 6
ing design work. (Improvement of design con-
months.
cept, procedure, technical manual, collabora-
tion with Nagasaki side) I think that motivation of engineers is very important in
2) Guidance on the drawings drawn by the doing work. Therefore, I will do our utmost to create
MHPS-TS engineer, inspection charts created, an environment for maintaining and improving motiva-
etc. and guidelines for inspections. tion of engineers so that the competent engineers can
demonstrate maximum performance.
3) Improve design efficiency to eliminate waste of
design work and backtracking. Everyone, let's do good work together happily every
day.

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 Message From Japanese Supervisor of

Contents
02 14 ICT Corner
Boiler Division

04 Editorial “ICT Japan Training”

Volume III, No. 10
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems “Stop overthinking: Breaking free of
16 Sweeter the second me around
Technical Services Corpora on nega ve habit and start living”
07 Voice From Abroad New Evalua on System Manager’s
18
Communique “Sphinx & Pyramids”
Training
20 Factory 1 Delivered 1000 Panels
10 ISO Update 21 Gallery
“SGA Winners”
“Surveillance Audit”
“LPED New Appointees”
12 Tell me something I don’t know “CPED Quarterly”
“The Japanese Concept of Ikigai could
be the Secret to a Long Meaningful
Life”

Post scriptum: Staffs

We are invi ng everyone who has
skills in wri ng to make contribu ons
to the next issues of this newsle er.
Editor-In-Chief: Rene S. Golveo
Layout Ar sts: Denise Rich G. Resurreccion
MHPS-TS Newsle er Coordinators
JC Peñaloza . Brian Cañeba . Daryl Jean De Torres . Kenny Digman . Daniel Arguelles III

Anselle Joy Cas llo.Kenneth Johnson Libres . Beatriz M. Pitallano . Janssen C. Palaran
“TO WRITE Judy Rose de Castro . Jhon Jeric Sevilla . Mike John Merano
means more than pu ng
PRETTY WORDS
on a page;
THE ACT OF WRITING
Contributors
is to share Yoshihiro Ota Boiler Engineering Division
A PART OF YOUR SOUL
Mike John Merano System Engineering Support
with the World”
Jovane Mundo C&E Department

-Unknown Raymund Dio Informa on & Communica on Technology Department

Simeon Garcia Quality Management Group

Kenny Digman Turbine Design

Peter Paul Batanes Chemical Plant Engineering Division

John Mar n Tan I&C / C&E Division

Angeline Joy Benino Administra on Division

 EDITORIAL
THE

By: Mike John Merano, System Engineering Sec on

Our minds are naturally made to

think. Once we’re awake up to
the moment we dive into the
STOP OVERTHINKING: realm of our dreams, we think.
And whatever life gives us, we
BREAKING FREE OF THE ask ourselves what to do, what
not to do, what to do best, and
NEGATIVE HABIT AND START LIVING some never ending why’s and
how’s which we can never an-
swer alone again and again.
And while everyone thinks most
of the me, greater part of us
unknowingly succumbs to the
trap of overthinking. In fact,
studies show that overthinking
occurs mostly in young and mid-
dle aged adults, with 73% of 25-
35 year-olds. There are also
more women (57%) than men
(43%) who tend to think too
much. These percentages cover
most of our young and working
professionals so to speak.
Overthinking in other interpreta-
on is simply defined as an ex-
cessive thinking about a problem
while losing focus on the bigger
picture. Also it was connoted to
two destruc ve thought pa erns
which are rumina on (dwelling
in the past) and persistent worry-
ing (or anxiety about what’s go-
ing to happen or future decisions
to make). In many cases
overthinking is counter-
produc ve; it can have nega ve
effects for those who are chronic
thinker.
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 It can make an individual feel uneasy and create unrealis c fears which
if not taken ac on can affect in the long run hence it is strongly related
with anxiety and depression. If not taken ac on can also branch out to
some nega ve compulsions like binge ea ng and alcohol abuse.
Once we started and developed the habit, it’s hard to stop overthink-
ing. But let me share some ways on how to stop and prevent this prob-
lem before it gets worse.

Pay a en on.
Just like ea ng, thinking is some mes hard to know
when you are overdoing it. Consider some red flags
for you to confirm whether you’re doing it or not:
Did you already analyze the same problem over and
over again at different perspec ve but you’re not
making any progress at all? Maybe it’s me to move
on. Are you procras na ng making a decision be-
cause you want to weigh all of the possible out-
comes? This me you’re ge ng indecisive. Does it
lead you to a nega ve mood a er hours of think-
ing? Regret? Anger? Towards yourself? Towards
Mr. Know-it-all co-employee? Think again at this
moment the one who lose is you.

Stay Calm. It is ring to be in a toxic thought
spiral, once in a while take a deep breath. Try
prac cing medita on. Just spend 15 minutes every
day to relax or to wind yourself down. Be dedicat-
ed with your spiritual habits, pray and contem-
plate.
Trick yourself. It will be hard for you to stop
the habit but instead shi your thoughts to a posi ve
idea. Be er if you make new habits that can help your
well-being. Watch your favorite TV series, go for
Zumba lessons, work out on the nearest gym, just
make sure it can help you feel be er and rid of your
nega ve habits.

Look on a longer perspec ve.

Always ask yourself how much it will ma er in the
long run. Dwelling in a single detail of a problem for a
long me cannot help you. May it be next week,
month year, or any bigger me frame, it can help you
decide if it will s ll ma er or not.

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Always think of what’s right.
Being a skep c, cri cal thinker, or a pessimist are
both different in any manner. Some mes we need
to guard our decisions to when it leads us to an ob-
struc ve mindset. Stop and learn to be an op mis c.
Treat the problem as challenges to make you be er
not a burden to strain you.

Quit being too perfec onist.
Bea ng mediocrity is really a good thing. But clinging
to a very small imperfec on is not so produc ve.
Learn to have personal tolerances when it comes to
your cra . Striving for perfec on is some mes unre-
alis c and imprac cal. It might cause you a burden
and in turn you will be a burden to your team.
Forget your past. Rumina on is one major
problem for over thinkers because they tend to
dwell and regret many of mes. Always put in mind
that every opportunity is a new beginning. Don’t be
afraid to try again if you fail before on the same situ-
a on. Don’t be a prison of your past and don’t let
this fear grow for it can paralyze your decisions in
the future instead treat it as a friend you can de-
pend or as reference for you to avoid the same mis-
take.
Be a realist. Always know what’s just and
idea and the reality. It can help you accept the
present condi on and respond what’s prac cal
and me bound.
Be more social and talk it out.
The best way to release all your anxie es and in-
hibi ons is to not be selfish of your thoughts.
Prac ce sharing what’s on your mind and be open
of what people have to say. But watch out when
co-rumina on takes place, it can send you further
into despair.

Don’t predict the future.

Same with your past, some mes it is unhealthy to
an cipate or expect what’s in front of you for it
There’s no definite reason why we fall prey to this
might hurt you anyway. Don’t set what should or
self-defea ng behavior. We just have to always
what must happen and get stubborn about it. Be
set our mind free when we see it coming. A er all
flexible of what is going to happen. Don’t stress it
we should stop overthinking much than we do
out.
because some mes we already know the answer
Be mindful of the present. at the very first place.

As is, mindfulness can be prac ced. It can help you

be aware on the present moment without judge-
ment. When worrying thoughts come in, you just
have to acknowledge them, then let it go, just simply
moving on and clearing out the clu er on your brain
beforehand.

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 VOICE FROM ABROAD
SPHINX & PYRAMIDS

I was dispatched last January 2017 to join the Electrical and Instrumentation Team in
EGYPT for South Helwan Project 3 X 1200 MW Power Plant focusing on Design and
Technical Issue Resolution. I assist supervisor and subcontractor engineers in the
implementation of the project during construction. Provides support to QA Group
for the documentation handover. Also, prepares weekly E & I progress reports and
monitors material inventories.

- Jovane C. Mundo, FTK/TK Section, C&E Deparment

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MY DOUBTS AND FEARS
As soon as I have learned my appointment to that this is just not a permanent assignment and will
EGYPT, I started to feel unwell for some reasons I be there for business reasons and company’s devel-
have in mind. As you are aware that to date, safe- opment.
ty is a question that has to be dealt importantly. I
So there I go! I have settled already with my decision
have fears that my life might be significantly at
to accept the work relocation but one thing popped
risks as I have not known the place before. Given
up in my brain. It’s too hot in there and I am not
the current news related to politics and war be-
used to live under the sun for long hours of work. I
tween religions which essentially I can’t disregard,
know it sounds crazy but mind you I value my health.
I have done some research about latest security
To be honest, I’m afraid that I may have hair loss due
updates and life of expatriate there. Though my
to the humid temperature. Really paranoid about it
heart still feels doubt about it, I have considered
as my hair is my most important asset that keeps me
the bright side which is my career opportunity
comfortable. Well, my hair issue doesn't stop me
and to be able to explore the other part of the
from conquering one of the lands of gods and god-
world. And eventually, I have collected my mind
desses. And thanks to them, my hair hasn't gone yet.

MY FIRST TIME IN EGYPT

1) I was able to play fencing with the help of

local friends.
2) Drink coffee under the burning sun with
my feet on the dessert sand.
3) Talk in a café shop after work at 8pm to
4am in the morning discussing about poli-
tics and religion over sheesha and coffee.
4) Awarded with a diving license.

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 WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT EGYPT

Part of my personal bucket list in life is to visit historical places around the
world. EGYPT never failed to give me this fortune instead it welcomed and
showed me what my eyes are after for.

1. Pyramid of Giza is one of the 7th Wonders of the World. And

guess what, I have asked local people here how the pyramids were
built and have not received any satisfactory answer. Okay, maybe
the aliens did it.
2. Hurghada is located on Red Sea Cost and of the country’s main
tourist centers. Believe it or not, this is where I got my diving li-
cense.
3. Ras El Bar means “Head of Island” found in Mediterranean Sea,
Northeast of Egypt. I have seen the Nile River other end point
here.
4. Cairo is Egypt’s capital and largest city. Fascinating mix of people
in the area. Will visit again for sure.

Apart from the scenic historical views and the pose on what I do. I have experienced strength
culture, I have fallen in love with the people. in diversity of cultures, beliefs and origins. I
My expectation before I came was really dif- have observed unity and collaborations. We co
ferent from what I am experiencing now. -exist and contribute to the well-being of each
Egyptians are expressive in their pleasantries. other resulting to trust and confidence.
They show their warm welcome through the
I have gained treasures that I can be proud of
firmest handshakes I have never had and kiss-
in my stint in EGYPT. In no time, I will not be
es to that extent. They like to share their sto-
around here but the learning and understand-
ries anything under the sun and really enjoy-
ing will make me more openly receptive to
ing night activities. They tend to be emotional
challenges and changes in endeavors. It
at times but you rarely hear them complain.
sounded very cliché’ but it’s the real thing for
My views have changed drastically in a good
you to have your work and life balanced.
way by knowing them directly. So never
judge, explore and be friendly. I can finally say that I have FOUND the MUM-
MY in ME! As I have learned by heart that it’s
not the one around you that really affects you,
MY SENSE OF PURPOSE it’s actually YOU and YOUR PERCEPTIONS that
really make or break your life at work and to
At the outset, what I have in mind is to finish
the world that you live in. May the odds be in
the project successfully and return to MHPS-
our favor as always.
TS. As what we usually say, we are here to
work, to learn and to earn. Little did I know
that I have found enjoyment and inner pur-

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 ISO UPDATE October 2017

SURVEILLANCE AUDIT By: Simeon Garcia, Quality Management Sec on

The recent surveillance audit conducted last August 9, 2017 to
Batch 1- Admin Division, Machinery Division, Kobe Division,
I & C / C & E Division and System Engineering Section
marked a success and results concluded that their QMS complied
and passed the requirements set by the standard and proved that
the Quality Management System of Batch 1 is effectively and
continuously maintained and implemented. But let me share to all
the concept of surveillance audit in order to have a full under-
standing of what surveillance audit is?
What is a Surveillance Audit?
The initial audit to get an organization’s system certified is called the
Registration Audit or Certification Audit. Surveillance Audits are the
foregoing periodic review of an organization’s quality management
system, by a third party registrar or certification body. They generally
occur every six months. This period may be changed to every 12
months if the organization shows a high standard of compliance.

What is the purpose of the Surveillance Audit?

The main purpose of surveillance audit or visits is for the certification body to find out
whether your management system really works in everyday operations, or not. It will focus on
things that the certification audit wasn’t able to check: for instance, whether all the incidents
are recorded, whether all the incidents are recorded, whether all the measurements are made,
whether all corrective and preventive actions are properly recorded and implemented, wheth-
Surveillance er the top management really supports and cares about the system, etc.
A surveillance audit will also focus on issues that were identified as weak in the certification
audit or previous surveillance audit – minor non- conformities, as well as the areas where the
auditor has made some observations.

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ISO UPDATE October 2017

The point is, during the surveillance audit the certification auditor will pay far less attention to the documents themselves, and
far more attention to how the key processes are performed, how they are measured, and how they are improved – in other
words, whether your system really works.
So don’t relax after your certification audit is over - the certification body is highly interested in finding out whether your
management system is really functioning, and this is exactly what the surveillance audit will focus on. And this is one more
reason why you shouldn’t implement the standard only for the purpose of certification – the idea should be that the procedures

What is specific about a Surveillance Audit ?

You are probably asking what the difference is between the surveil-
lance audit and the certification / re-certification audits. All three
are on-site audits done by the certification body, will have correc-
tive actions issued that need to be addressed, and will have an audit
report issued to your company as a record of the audit. The differ-
ence is the number of hours devoted to processes in the audit.
For the certification/ re-certification audit, the certification body
auditors will look at the implementation of every process within
your QMS to check the conformance to the ISO 9001 standard,
as well as your company documentation, process effectiveness,
and continual improvement. This audit will often take several
auditors many days to complete , depending on the size of your
company and the number of your processes within your QMS.
By comparison, the surveillance audit will spend less time on only
some portions of your QMS processes, rather than everything. They
will start each time on only some portions of your QMS processes,
rather than everything. They will start each time by looking at
your key processes ( such as management review, internal audit,
and corrective actions ), and will then only look at some of the
remaining processes within your QMS. They may also only look
at a portion of the whole organization, such as only one out of two
production lines, or even only certain sites chosen by the auditors,
rather than multiple sites. There is a recommended rule to use a
square root of all possible locations; for example, if there were a
total of 16 retail stores in the scope of the certification,
then at least four should be audited in a surveillance audit.
Since the auditors will be spending less time on fewer of
your QMS processes, these surveillance audits will take
less time to perform than the original certification audit.
The goal for the certification body is to audit all of the
processes and business sites at least once within the QMS
during the two year surveillance cycle.
Since the surveillance audit does not look at all processes,
some people start to think that these audits are less im-
portant than the certification audit, but this is not the
case. Just because the certification body won’t spend
much time auditing a specific process during an upcoming
surveillance audit doesn’t mean you can ignore this pro-
cess yourself. You still need to perform your internal au-
dits for all processes as per your audit schedule, and make
any corrections or improvements that you find necessary.
It is also important to remember that if a major non-
conformance found during a certification audit is not
addressed, you can still lose your certification.
Your certification body audits are there to bring a differ-
ent set of eyes on your processes than you would have
for your internal audits. By having an outside observer,
who has seen other companies and has different experi-
ences than people in your company, you can find dif-
ferent improvement opportunities than you would if you
only audited on your own. Use the information from your
surveillance audit reports to help focus your improve-
ments, but don’t lose sight of other improvements you are
making.

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 The Japanese Concept of Ikigai could be the
Secret to a Long Meaningful Life
TELL ME SOMETHING I DON’T KNOW

By: Kenny Digman, Turbine Design

What's your reason for getting up

in the morning?
Just trying to answer such a big question might
make you want to crawl back into bed. If it
does, the Japanese concept of ikigai could help.
Originating from a country with one of the
world's oldest populations, the idea is becom-
ing popular outside of Japan as a way to live
longer and better.
While there is no direct English translation,
ikigai is thought to combine the Japanese words ikiru, meaning "to live," and kai, mean-
ing "the realization of what one hopes for." Together these definitions create the concept
of "a reason to live" or the idea of having a purpose in life.
Ikigai also has historic links: gai originates from the word kai, which means shell. These
were considered very valuable during the Heian period (794 to 1185), according to Akihi-
ro Hasegawa, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Toyo Eiwa University, add-
ing a sense of "value in living."

To find this reason or purpose, experts recommend

starting with four questions:

· What do you love?

· What are you good at?
· What does the world need from you?
· What can you get paid for?

Wikimedia Commons

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Finding the answers and a balance between
these four areas could be a route to ikigai for
Westerners looking for a quick interpretation
of this philosophy. But in Japan, ikigai is a
slower process and often has nothing to do
with work or income. In a 2010 survey of
2,000 Japanese men and women, just 31% of
participants cited work as their ikigai.
Gordon Matthews, professor of anthropology
at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and
author of "What Makes Life Worth Living?:
How Japanese and Americans Make Sense of
Their Worlds," told the Telegraph that how
people understand ikigai can, in fact, often be
mapped to two other Japanese ideas — it-
taikan and jiko jitsugen. Itaikkan refers to "a
sense of oneness with, or commitment to, a
group or role," while jiko jitsugen relates
more to self-realization.
Matthews says that ikigai will likely lead to a
better life "because you will have something
to live for," but warns against viewing ikigai
as a lifestyle choice: "Ikigai is not something
grand or extraordinary. It's something pretty
matter-of-fact."
Okinawa, a remote island to the south west
of Japan, has an unusually large population
of centenarians and is often referred to in ex-
aminations of ikigai — though not by
Gordon.
According to Dan Buettner, an expert
on Blue Zones, the areas of the world
where people live longest, the concept
of ikigai pervades the life of these is-
landers. Combined with a particular
diet and support network of friends or
"moai," ikigai is helping people live
longer on Okinawa as it gives them
purpose, he says, who provides a kara-
te master, fisherman and great-great-
great-grandmother, all of whom are
more than 100 years old, as examples.
But knowing what your ikigai is not
enough — all of these people put their
purpose into action, says Buettner. Re-
searchers stress that ikigai can change
with age. For anyone whose work is
their reason for living, this will come as
a relief as they approach retirement
and begin the search for a new ikigai.
Read the original article on World Eco-
nomic Forum. Copyright 2017.
Source: h p://www.businessinsider.com/
the-concept-of-ikigai-could-be-the-secret-
to-a-long-meaningful-life-2017-9/?IR=T
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 Volume III
Issue 10
2017

ICT JAPAN TRAINING

ICT CORNER
OCTOBER 2017 By: Raymund S. Dio
· Informa on & Communica ons Technology

Konnichiwa! I am Raymund Dio, a member of the Network and

Technical Group in Informa on and Communica on Technolo-
gy Department and I’m invi ng you to take a li le me to read
this short ar cle about my training experience and insight, on-
ly here in ICT Corner.
I’m the 3rd member of the team that was dispatched in Naga-
saki, Japan for training in site office and become one of IT sup-
port in site office for both local/domes c and interna onal.
When they told me that my dispatch has schedule already, I
felt nervous because this is the first me that I’ll be leaving the
country not to men on that I’ll be leaving alone to a country
where I’m a total stranger. But thinking of it as a very good ca-
reer investment, the great return outweighs the nervousness
I’m feeling.

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When my training started, I met Taniyama
sensei, my trainer. He taught me everything I
need to learn from building a network diagram in
site office, configuring devices like router, switch,
server, VPN, and other devices that are being
used in site office, to canvassing of equipment to
be used. I also learned from them that you
should not just condi on your mind but also your
body.
As part of my training process, I was asked to be
part and be involved in the business trip in Kaga-
wa Sakaide where I was exposed in a real work
situa on and my knowledge was put to test by
applying what I learned from my training. I con-
cluded then that the knowledge sharing plan
they have is very effec ve. It’s like being an OJT
again, I am learning the real thing from brilliant
and skilled people in a compe ve working envi-
ronment.
As of now we have an opportunity to showcase what
we have learned from our training by suppor ng Ja-
wa2, Indonesia abroad and MHPS GSC in Alabang lo-
cally. And I am looking forward for a much bigger op-
portunity and successful milestone that will knock in
Network and Technical Group door which will lead
eventually to my professional career growth.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to extend
my apprecia on to all those who have been instru-
mental on making this dispatch program for NTG
team possible. I never thought that a simple student
before will have this kind of opportunity to train in
other part of the globe. I am hopeful that this ini a-
ve will con nue to roll and grow in the coming
years. And whatever, wherever, however this journey
goes, I’ll make sure that I won’t let the fire die.
Quote: Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remem-
ber. Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Every day is an opportunity to become be er.
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 By: Peter Paul Batanes, Piping Engineering Sec on, Chemical Plant Engineering Division

signed on the second day.

A er the nerve cracking
presenta on and the ques on
and answer por on, the mo-
ment that we’ve all been
wai ng for has come. Four (4)
teams emerged as top winners.
Now on its fi h year, Small Group Ac vity (SGA) has evolved remarkably Tie for 2nd excellent award was
and con nuously giving recogni ons to all exemplary works and improve- given to System Engineering
ments of each division/department/sec on. The compe on intensifies as (Office of the President) and
the Quality Management Sec on (QMS) introduces a new evalua on sheet Conven onal Plant (Pipe sup-
for the said ac vity. port Engineering) with a total
As first me par cipants to join in this event, we are all anxious to repre- score of 23 points. The 1st ex-
sent our division. The fear of not being able to deliver it right served as our cellent award was given to FOB
mo va on to do our best. We all knew the whole process will not be easy sec on (C& E Engineering) with
but we took it as a challenge. But amidst everything that our group has a total score of 24.75 points.
been to, our hard works have paid off as we were able to regain the top And the highest excellent
honors for this year’s SGA. The previous me Chemical Plant Engineering award was given to Piping Engi-
(CPED) took the top spot was way back 2013, SGA’S first year run on MHPS neering sec on (Chemical Plant
-TS. And we were s ll part of Plant Engineering No.2 - Chemical Sec on by Engineering) with a total score
then. of 25 points. QMS also an-
nounced new set of cash prizes
For the past 6 months, different ac vi es were carried out prior to this
that awaits to all the winners.
event. A er all groups have gone through brainstorming and tough prepa-
Each team will receive 7,000
ra ons, finally, SGA 2017 Batch 1 Presenta on was held last September 26-
pesos for 1st and 2nd excellent
27, 2017 at the 25th floor Conference room. Eighteen (18) teams coming
awards and a whopping 15,000
from different department/sec on were present and everyone was excited
pesos for highest excellent
to showcase their entries for this event. We were the 15th presenter as-
award.

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 One realiza on that we’ve learned throughout this ac vity that we challenge is the implementa on
can share to everyone is that Hesita on is part of every challenge, but of our SGA’S in our work system
once you learn to face your fear, it will no longer be fear but a drive to and con nues to find improve-
excel and thrive despite all odds. ments that will benefit within
We would like to thank our superiors for the trust and consistent feed- our group and our beloved com-
backs we got from them and to all the members of CPED who ac vely pany MHPS-TS as a whole.
show their support which helped us achieved our goal.
On behalf of CPED, we would like to extend our congratula ons to all
the par cipants who made this event a successful one. Now our next

Now let us hear some words from other par cipants as they share their SGA experience:

"The SGA helped me develop my so skills especially that the task of leading it was
given to me during my proba onary status. Seeing the smiles of the whole SES a er
winning an Excellent Award is the best feeling ever!"
--Joana Erika V. Pillejera (SES Team - System Engineering Sec on)

"It was fun, exci ng and ji ering at the same me, especially when the presenta-
on day is near, you'll feel the pressure and adrenaline rush. Also, I'm very proud of
my teammates because even with busy and diverse schedules, we’ve managed to
win the 3rd place."

--Lilibeth S. Casaol (Pipe Support Group - Pipe Support Engineering Depart-

ment)

"Having different topics makes the SGA a thrilling experience. As for our team, the
reward is limitless if our topic will contribute greatly to our work. We aimed for the
highest possible mark and gave our best shot!"

--Virgilio Fitz G. Bautista (CnEgang – C&E Department)

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 Geline Benino, Administration Division

“Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds cannot
change anything.” –George Bernard Shaw

Last September 21 and 27, 2017, the Administration Division

asked for the help of consulting company, Nomura Research “...this is very helpful to our new set of
Institute, to conduct an Evaluator’s Training headed by Ms. standard in evaluating our employee”
Carmel Tirado assisted by Ms. Rinah Rivero. This is aimed
to help all of the managers in MHPS-TS regarding our New “What I learned most from this course is
Evaluation System which is set to start on October 1, 2017. the proper delivery of feedback”
I was tasked to attend and observe in the training in order to
be able to pass the knowledge and learnings that I will gain
“I learned how to do proper performance
from it to the future managers of MHPS-TS.
review, importance of feedback...”
The Evaluator’s Training started off with Mr. Sato giving his
opening remarks to our managers and expressing his grati-
tude to them in participating in the said training. “I will definitely apply the feedback and
calibration in my job/organization…”

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The purpose of the training was to give idea and strategies to
the managers on how to effectively conduct an evaluation.
This is in line with the upcoming Evaluation System.
Knowledge from the training includes Performance Manage-
ment System, goal setting, performance feedback, and evalua-
tion and rating calibration. It was informative and helpful for
them especially with the New Evaluation System on the way.
Reading the feedback of the participants, we can deem that the
Evaluator’s Training was a success, but we have yet to see if the
upcoming New Evaluation System will be successful as well.
Of course, as employees of this company, we also have a role to
fulfill in order to achieve progress and success of this evalua-
tion. Our managers need our greatest cooperation to achieve
this; let’s be a part of this progress!

First batch attendees

Top Row (L-R): Ms. Rinah Rivero (NRI), Mr. Renato Santos, Mr. Larry Jacob, Mr. Rex Vista, Mr. Matthew Ang, Mr. David Garcia Jr., Mr. Orlando San
Diego, Mr. Pio Mapile Jr., Mr. Richard Melchor, Mr. Roland Ungria, Mr. James Cabrera, Ms. Maria Angelita Moreno, Mr. Herbert Zamora, Mr. Ronald
Sabiaga, Mr. Ebenizer Nagum Jr., and Mr. Adrian Leonor.
Bottom Row (L-R): Me, Ms. Analiza Mendegorin, Mr. Ricky Relorcasa, Ms. Jenibelle Dumayas, Ms. Carmel Tirado (NRI), Ms. Evelyn Felicerta, Ms. Joan
Caburian, and Mr. Makoto Sato.

Second batch attendees

(L-R): Mr. Joselito Arnedo, Mr. Cesar Brozas, Mr. Ezechiel Arcilla, Mr. Marcelino Pascua, Mr. Rey Corpuz, Mr. Ricardo Rivera II, Mr. Dennis Verzosa,
Mr. Roland Ebreo, Mr. Richard Ribunal, Mr. Ariel Ancheta, Mr. Arthur Anselmo, Mr. Rene Golveo, Mr. Ronnie Mission, Mr. Jaime Felicia, Mr. Orville
Monasterial, Mr. Arnel Oguite, and Mr. Roy Morallos.
Bottom Row (L-R): Ms. Analiza Mendegorin, Ms. Carmel Tirado, Ms. Rinah Rivero, and Mr. Makoto Sato. *Not in the picture: Mr. Rex Vista, Mr. Adrian
Leonor, and Mr. Antonio Pollicar.

Our managers actively participated in the ac-

tivities of the training such as demonstrating
the 3 mindsets of Performance Management,
and role-playing on how to give proper feed-
backs.
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 By: John Mar n Tan, I&C/C&E Division

VIP Visitors arriving in Laguna Factory1

As of August 2017, the number of control panels delivered by
Laguna Factory 1 since its establishment in 2012 reached more
than 1000 panels. On September 15, 2017, a simple ceremony was
conducted to celebrate the significant milestone. The ceremony
was hosted by MHPS-TS and attended by visitors from various
companies like MHPS, MHPS Asia Pacific, MHPS-CS, Tsukiden,
ACK and Bluesteel.

Mr. Masaki Mishiro, MHPS-TS President, delivering his welcome speech

The Program with Ms. Alphea Dayao as emcee started with a

prayer headed by Mr. Nathaniel Alisasis. It was then followed by
an opening message by MHPS-TS President, Mr. Masahiko
Mishiro.

After Mr. Mishiro delivered his welcome message and his appreciation to the guests, the VIP visitors were introduced.
Among the VIP visitors, three of them gave a key note speech. On their speeches, there is a common message that they emphasized “to be in
this moment celebrating the milestone means that Factory1 had been successful with its mission and they were looking forward to the growth
and continual success of Factory1, from manufacturing 1000 panels to 2000, 5000, 10000 and so on”.

Key note speakers Mr. Koji Ikeda-MHPS (Le ), Mr. Katsuhiko Toda-MHPS-CS (Middle), Mr. Kazuma Hanzawa-Tsukiden (Right)

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After the keynote speeches, Mr. Richard Loreto P. Ribunal, MHPS-TS I&C Department Manager, presented the history of DCS manufacturing
in Laguna, describing how much Factory1 have grown over the years. The presentation showed the gradual expansion of Factory1 from small
area occupancy to occupying almost the whole building. As well as manufacturing of only 2 sample panels up to achieving more than 1000
panels.

Overview of DCS Manufacturing History

Mr. Richard Loreto P. Ribunal, MHPS-TS I&C Department Manager, presen ng

the history of DCS manufacturing in Laguna

MHPS-TS Dancers performing the “ nikling” dance
Another highlight of the event happened just before closing the cere-
monies when MHPS-TS dancers entered and performed to entertain
the visitors. It was indeed an entertaining number as the dancers,
showcased their graceful moves. The audience erupted for a round of
applause after their performance. MHPS Senior Vice President, Mr.
Tsutumi, even lauded their performance in his closing message de-
scribing it as “surprising and entertaining”.

To close the ceremony, Mr. Atsushi Tsutsumi, MHPS Senior

Vice President, gave his message and leads the group to do the
“good luck clap” or in Japanese term “Sanbonjime”. The Gathering up for the “Sanbonjime”

“Sanbonjime”, is a traditional Japanese clap usually done and

the end of a ceremony to wish for a good future, which is also
in line with MHPS motto “Power for a Brighter Future”.

The celebration ended with everyone posing up

for a group picture

Photo with everyone at the end of the ceremony

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 SGA 2017 Batch 1 Winners
1 Place
st
Chemical Plant Engineering Division

· CPED1 Piping Eng’g Section

2 place nd

C&E Department
· CnEgang

Pipe Support Engineering Department

· Pipe Support Group

Tied at 3 place
rd

System Engineering Section

· SES Team

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 October 1, 2017

Name Organiza onal Unit Posi on

1 Rivera, Ricardo II Lahoz Layout & Piping Engineering Division Deputy Division Manager

2 Mission, Ronnie Gonzales Piping Engineering No. 1A Sec on Manager

3 Santos, Renato Cruz Piping Engineering No. 1B Sec on Manager

4 Tanhueco, Teodel Del Rosario Piping Engineering No. 1C Sec on Leader

5 Brozas, Cesar Bastes Plant Engineering No. 2 Department Manager

6 Melchor, Richard Cas llo Piping Engineering No. 2A Sec on Manager

7 Oguite , Arnel Verueco Piping Engineering No. 2B Ac ng Sec on Manager

8 Garcia, David Jr., Larosa Piping Engineering No. 2C Sec on Manager

9 Morallos, Roy Balena Technical & Quality Control Ac ng Sec on Manager

10 Estorninos, Alex Project Control Sec on Leader

11 Ancheta, Jerome Marzan SP Design Admin Sec on Leader

12 Ramirez, Jonathan Mar n Stress Team Sec on Leader

13 Natanauan, Natalio Natanauan Technical & Quality Control (Technical Team) Task Manager

14 Dela Paz, Mark Roland Rayos Technical & Quality Control (Quality Control Team) Task Leader

15 De Guzman, John Michael Sarmieno Technical & Quality Control (Design Check Team) Task Leader

16 Felicerta, Evelyn Evangelista Plant Engineering Ac ng Sec on Manager

17 Manansala, Joseph Civil Engineering Power Task Leader

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 CPED Quarterly Party
September 13, 2017 @SM Megamall
Bowling + Great Food? This combination will
never go wrong at any time of the year. This is
why CPED chose this treat for their members
to just relax and enjoy the moment. 12 teams,
suited up with their chosen gimmick, show-
cased their skill in playing bowling. Some mem-
bers threw the bowling ball to hit pins and others
do it to relieve off their stress. But no matter how
they’ve done it, surely it brought smiles in their
faces. Quarterly party will not be completed if
there is no food. CPED members indulged them-
selves to a delectable and stomach-filling feast at
Sambokojin Buffet Restaurant. Smiles, costumes,
pins, prizes, chatters, laughter, fun, and foods.
Splendid night indeed.
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 MHPS-TS MISSION

To provide the best engineering output continuously

for the PJs of MHI & MHPS, such as EPC PJ and

Manufacturing PJ, with everybody’s participation in

the positioned as right Figure.

MHPS-TS VISION

We will become world class Global Engineering Center

in Engineering of EPC and/or Manufacturing.

January 1, 2015

Masahiko Mishiro Date

MHPS TECHNICAL SERVICES CORP.

27th/F Robinsons Cybergate Center Tower 3, Pioneer St.,
Mandaluyong City, 1550 Philippines

Phone: 794-0220
Fax: 794-0202
E-mail: www.mts.mhps.com