PICE 4th Quarter Newsletter Highlights Civil Engineers' Achievements

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2020
The Official Newsletter of the

Philippine Institute of Civil
Engineers
4TH QUARTER ISSUE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
20 Events
27 Webinars
1 About the Organization
2 Board of Directors 29 PICE CARES

Outreach Programs
3 President's Note 39 Announcements
4
Publication
Chairwoman's Note
41 Publication Team
5 National Hosted Events 42 Davies Paints Philippines

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13 Awards
ABOUT
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers or PICE is the only
recognized professional organization for civil engineers duly
accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). It was
formed by merging two separate organizations of civil engineers in
the country: the Philippine Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE) for the
government sector, and the Philippine Association of Civil Engineers
(PACE) for the private sector, respectively.
For several years now, the PICE stays true in providing opportunities
for professional growth and development to Civil Engineers.
Likewise, PICE membership is steadily growing - a proof of creating
an impact on peaople's lives, across the nation and the globe.
MISSI0N
To advance the welfare of our members and the development and
prestige of the civil engineering profession and to be a dynamic
force in nation-building.
VISION
The leader among professional organizations known globally for
professionalism, integrity, excellence, and social responsibility. A key
player in nation-building.
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
ERDSAN RENE CLEMENTE ALBERT PETER PAUL

S. SUERO, DPA A. IBO A. PERFECTO P. DY, JR.
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary
FREDERICK FRANCIS BERNARDO MARK JEROME MARK DALE DIAMOND

M. SISON C. DE GUZMAN P. TIONGSON P. PERRAL
Treasurer Business Manager P.R.O. Auditor
MARIANO RANULFO EDDIE MARIBEL

S. AGONCILLO C. FELICIANO C. FUENTES D. MARTIREZ
Director Director Director Director
MARIA LUISA LAURENCE FRANCIS ALDRINE ROBERT

DV. OLITOQUIT T. TATO A. UY, Ph.D. S. LICUP, Ph.D.
Director Director Director Immediate Past President
PRESIDENT'S
NOTE
PICE remained to be in unity. And I extend my
utmost gratitude and appreciation to all our
Civil Engineers for bringing hope to our
communities.
In retrospect, 2020 has been a tough year with

the pandemic going on and other unfavorable
circumstances that arose. But on the flip side,
-
we see men and women enduring all. And we
take pride in your accomplishments.
However, our problems, such as the

recurrence of devastating disasters and
unprecedented health crises brought about by
climate change, will only persist if we don't act
now. As Engineers, we need to shift our focus
to creating resilient, safe, sustainable, and
long-lasting structures.
Let our
-- actions inspire and motivate people to
do their best work towards shaping an even
Better Normal. And again, I enjoin all of you to
come together, make steady upward progress,
realize our visions, and be living proof that it is
indeed great to be a Filipino Civil Engineer.
Mabuhay and Maraming Salamat!
Dr. ERDSAN RENE “Bong” S. SUERO, FPICE

National President
PUBLICATION
CHAIRWOMAN'S
NOTE
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) is a

diverse organization of professional Civil Engineers
that stands united to become nation builders.
Hence, the name ONE PICE.
ONE PICE is the Official Newsletter of the Philippine Institute of Civil

Engineers for the last quarter of 2020, which features the
accomplishments and success stories of Civil Engineers from all
over the country and even abroad.
--
2020 has been a year of great challenge, but we have witnessed how Civil
Engineers found their way above the difficulties. We have seen how togetherness
and a sense of community emerged. And we were exposed to new technologies
that enabled us to keep things going; We found the means to do things creatively.
Every story or report that you share with us brings hope and inspiration. It is through your
cooperation that brings success to our newsletter. And so we invite you to keep sending your
chapter’s programs and initiatives. The newsletter is our official platform to make your stories
known. And our Publication Team has set guidelines and deadlines for submission to ensure that
we can include you in the newsletter issue.
Maria Luisa P. De Vera - Olitoquit, ASEAN Eng

National Director
NATIONAL
HOSTED
PICE NATIONAL LAUNCHES
EVENTS ONLINE TALK SHOW
18 December 2020
The National Board of Directors launched its first-ever online talk show dubbed
as PICE SESSIONS with Industry-Experts. It is handled by the Committee on
Inter-Specialty Group and the Six Specialty Divisions.
Session 1: Tips on Planning, Designing, and Constructing a Low-Rise Structure

aired live on the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. Facebook page last
December 18, 2020. The first session, hosted by Engr. Frederick Francis Sison
and Engr. Maria Sophia Orticio featured one of the most interesting topics in
the construction industry.
The pilot episode was a resounding success with hundreds of civil engineers
and non-engineers who tuned in. PICE National President Erdsan Rene S. Suero
expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the guest industry-experts, namely,
Engr. Mariano S. Agoncillo; Engr. Ronaldo S. Ison; Dr. Florencio F. Padernal; and
Atty. Mark Dale Diamond P. Perral for sharing their invaluable knowledge and
insights in the field. Likewise, Pres. Suero thanked the sponsors: Davies Paints
Philippines and InfraSys for their unrelenting support.
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PICE DAY 2020 AND THE 83rd
rd PICE FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY
11 December 2020
PICE is an organization of Filipino Civil Engineers that is set out for a mission to advance the
welfare of Civil Engineers, to promote the development and prestige of the civil engineering
profession, and to be a dynamic force in nation-building. With its vision to be a leader among
professional organizations known globally for professionalism, integrity, excellence, and
social responsibility, PICE aims to be a key player in nation-building.
A longstanding organization, the PICE celebrated the PICE Day 2020 and the 83rd PICE
Founding Anniversary on December 11, 2020. A milestone worthy of celebrating, PICE
Officers and members from across all Chapters in the country and abroad have gathered
virtually.
A thanksgiving mass was offered in the morning. It was followed by the Anniversary
Celebration Program, wherein an Inspirational Talk on Leadership and Transformation was
delivered by Sgt. Lloyd A. Luna, the founder of the
Philippine Association of Professional Speakers.
The program also brimmed with pride when the
PICE National Chapter and Student Awards for
2020 were conferred. And to add to the thrill,
raffle draws and other surprises were prepared
for the attendees.
PICE National Board of Directors, Past National

Presidents, and Regional Coordinators delivered
their message of appreciation to all the member
Engineers for their continuing support and
commitment to PICE.

#PICEDAY2020 PHOTO MEMORY CONTEST
11 December 2020
To reminisce over memories of past events, as part of the celebration of the 83rd
PICE Founding Anniversary & PICE Day 2020, members were encouraged to share
one of their memorable moments through a photo contest. Some of the winning
entries showed community service and throwback photos of the members. The
top five (5) winners were announced last December 11, 2020.
When you plant, you dig a

hole, plant a tree, water it and
make it survive".
JOEN BG
Nine Years A
Ton of
Wonderful
Memories and
One Goal.
KELVIN ROSS HOLGADO

2020 PICE VIRTUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
20 & 21 November 2020
The first-ever virtual National Convention and Technical Conference was organized
by the PICE National last 20 & 21 of November 2020. Free of charge and open to
all, the 2-day event was attended by more than nine thousand two-hundred (9.2K)
Professionals and around three thousand three hundred (3.3K) Student attendees
from across the nation and the world. With the theme, “Understanding the Past,
Engineering the Future: Moving Forward to the Challenges of the New Normal,” the
National Convention was packed with lectures on Structural Engineering, Water
Engineering, Project Management and Construction Engineering, Geotechnical
Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Environmental and Engineering
which were discussed by experts in these specialized fields.
Via Live streaming, the event garnered almost one hundred thousand (100K) views
and four hundred seventy thousand (470K) people reached.
During the Presidential Speech of Dr.

Erdsan Rene S. Suero, he emphasized the
gravity of the role of Engineers amidst the
pandemic. He urged his fellow Civil
Engineers to move with coordinated
action in responding to the impact of
health and climate change. He also added
that “our experiences in the past should
teach us not only to prepare for the
future but to re-engineer the future.”

PICE HOSTS ACECC’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING
The 39th Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC) Executive Committee
Meeting (ECM) was held virtually in Manila, Philippines on 5 to 7 October 2020.
Despite this significant change, the hosting organization, which is the Philippine
Institute of Civil Engineers successfully carried out the event as manifested by the
positive feedback and appreciation from the ACECC member society leaders and
attendees.
Dr. Udai P. Singh of the USA became the new

Secretary-General of the Asian Civil
Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC) on
October 6, 2020, during the 39th ACECC ECM.
Dr. Singh assumed this position from the

previous Secretary-General, Dr. Kenichi
Horikoshi of Japan for a 6-year term. ACECC’s
secretariat accordingly moved from the Japan
Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) headquarters
in Tokyo to the American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE) headquarters in Reston,
DR. UDAI P. SINGH
Virginia.
New ACECC Secretary General

ACECC was established on September 27, 1999, in Tokyo with five-member
societies representing civil engineers from their countries (Japan, Philippines,
South Korea, Taiwan, and the USA). Currently, there are 14 countries represented
in ACECC (Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, Myanmar,
Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, USA, and Vietnam). ACECC's
mission is to advance the acquisition and transfer of civil engineering knowledge
and practices to enable social and economic transformation for the member
economies.
“Civil engineers are improving the quality of life through sustainable development of
infrastructure. I am excited to work with our ACECC members to advance the civil
engineering profession, promote the acquisition and transfer of knowledge and practices
in Asia, and run this organization”, says Dr. Singh.

PICE OFFERS VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP
With schools and some companies closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
internships were temporarily put on hold. So the PICE is taking action to close the
gaps and continue the learning for our future engineers in the New Normal setup.
PICE conceived the PICE VISMA (Virtual Internship of Students via Mentoring or
Apprenticeship) Program, an alternative learning activity to the conventional
Practicum or OJT course in the Civil Engineering curriculum.
Through this program, a PICE member can volunteer to serve as a mentor to a

maximum of 3 groups at a time (per semester or quarter) through direct
engagement with the school, faculty coordinator, and the students. The set-up will
be virtual wherein mentors may orient or discuss professional practices with the
students. This learning activity shall serve as a supplementary to what students
learn in the curriculum.
With the invitation of the PICE National for its members to take part in this noble
program of becoming a frontliner for Civil Engineering Education, many have
responded to the call. And the volunteer mentors from various chapters are as
follows:
AGUSAN DEL SUR CHAPTER DAVAO CITY CHAPTER ILOCOS NORTE-LAOAG CITY
CHAPTER
Engr. Alexander Ortiz Engr. Khim Cathleen Saddi
Engr. Marc Lin F. Abonales Engr. Jonathan P. Bangquil, Jr.
Engr. Roger A. Paeste Engr. Maria Kay S. Eco
ANGELES CITY CHAPTER Engr. Ernesto Q. Malicad, Jr.
Engr. Jonas Paul de la Cruz
Engr. Erwin C. Quiambao EAST METRO MANILA CHAPTER
Engr. Melisa R. Ramirez

LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
BAHRAIN CHAPTER
CHAPTER
Engr. Oscar Francisco

EASTERN PROVINCE SAUDI Dr. Michael B. Baylon
ARABIA CHAPTER Engr. Jefran B. Fresnido
CAGAYAN CHAPTER Engr. Reynaldo G. Macapanas

Engr. Clint C. Marquez
Engr. Cresencio P. Natividad Jr. Engr. Winston N. Granado NAGA CITY CHAPTER
Engr. Zyvdrix P. Allam
LAGUNA CHAPTER Engr. Ferndinand E. Bien

CEBU CHAPTER
Engr. Christopher B. De Jesus
Engr. Revelina Cantil Engr. Ruth M. Noleal
Engr. Churchill Lagrimas Engr. Mikhail Gabriel R. Tabucal

VOLUNTEER MENTORS:
NORTH DAVAO CHAPTER QUEZON PROVINCE CHAPTER RIZAL CHAPTER
Engr. Arlene J. Adlawan Engr. Ramela B. Ramirez Engr. Crisauro R. Fallar III
OMAN CHAPTER QUEZON CITY CHAPTER NEGROS ORIENTAL CHAPTER
Engr. Gerry A. Manglicmot Engr. Jerome Z. Tadiosa Engr. Joey C. Solamillo
LAGUNA CHAPTER
Engr. Revelina Cantil

Engr. Mikhail Gabriel R. Tabucal
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SINGAPORE CHAPTER

CHAPTER
Engr. Emmanuel Sandoval Engr. Christopher M. Vitug

Engr. Kristoffer Arnie Borreros Engr. William Balaoing Jr.
Engr. April Angela Santos
KSA-RIYADH CHAPTER QATAR CHAPTER
Engr. Gregorio A. Manlangit, Jr. Engr. Alfonso Belito C. Betita

Engr. Joe Niño E. Orapa Engr. Eduardo V. Francisco
Engr. Joel G. Abaincia Engr. Aileen A. Buenaflor
Engr. An-ann M. Elimanco Engr. Alden P. Cayaga
Engr. Edgar C. Colmo Engr. Helario Amoguis
Engr. Mories R. Galuso Engr. Jeffrey P. Cimagala
Engr. Jen-al J. Pasil Engr. Michelle Samuel
Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr. Engr. Ronaldo B. Nilo
Engr. Johnny M. Lagansi, Jr. Engr. Emmanuel German V. Boceta
Engr. Erwin F. Mandia Engr. Elvin D. Fajutagana
Engr. Bernard A. Pareja Engr. Henrik Gal de Ocampo
Engr. Jojo R. Utram Engr. Mark Anthony Santiago

AWARDS &
RECOGNITIONS
PICE RECEIVES THE
“COVID-19 HERO
ASSOCIATION
AWARD”
PICE was recognized for its collective Covid-19 initiatives. Chapters were in
synchronicity in their determination to organize programs and projects to alleviate the
burden of the government and to help in sustaining the safety and welfare of the
people.
With the notable efforts of PICE, it was conferred the “Covid-19 Hero Association
Award” during the 4th Annual APAC Association Awards in Singapore. The APAC
Association, an award-giving body, recognizes and celebrates associations, leaders,
and professionals who have exemplified the highest standards of excellence and
achievement.
ENGR. APOLLO S. ENRIQUEZ NAMED AS

2020 MOST OUTSTANDING CIVIL ENGINEER
17 December 2020
The whole PICE congratulates Engr.

Apollo S. Enriquez for being awarded as
2020 Most Outstanding Civil Engineer
conferred by the Professional Regulation
Commission during the PRC Awards
2020 on December 17, 2020. Engr.
Enriquez exemplified professionalism
and excellence worthy of emulation.

PICE NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS
The PICE Outstanding Award is an annual recognition by the Philippine Institute of
Civil Engineers (PICE) to its professional and student chapters.
The Awardees for 2020 were announced during the PICE’s 83rd Founding Anniversary
and PICE Day last December 11, 2020, as broadcasted via Zoom and Facebook Live.
MOST
OUTSTANDING PICE
CHAPTER AWARD
Classification A
MOST
OUTSTANDING
COMMUNITY
PROJECT
Classification A
MOST
OUTSTANDING
NEWSLETTER
Classification A

MOST OUTSTANDING
PICE CHAPTER AWARD
Classification B
MOST OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL

CHAPTER AWARD
Classification D

PICE SPECIAL AWARDS
MOST OUTSTANDING
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
MOST OUTSTANDING
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Classification A
MOST OUTSTANDING
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Classification B
MOST OUTSTANDING
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
International

BEST CELEBRATED CIVIL ENGINEERING MONTH
COMPETITION

MOST OUTSTANDING CIVIL
ENGINEERING STUDENTS 2020
11 December 2020
PICE student members bid for the Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Student 2020
(MOCES 2020). The top five winners were Fitzgerald M. Tañala of PICE University of
the East-Caloocan Student Chapter, Philip Laurenz A. Teodoro of PICE
Technological Institute of the Philippines QC Student Chapter, John Jerick V.
Coronacion of PICE South Luzon State University Student Chapter, Ildefonso
Deloria III of PICE Xavier University Student Chapter, and Juane Nita D. Garcia of
PICE Bulacan State University Student Chapter, accordingly. The student awardees
were recognized during the 83rd PICE Founding Anniversary and PICE Day 2020
Celebration on December 11, 2020.
Young and full of potentials, these Civil Engineering aspirants epitomized academic
prowess and enthusiasm in PICE.

Student Got Talent
MR. MAROUF TUGA

PICE Notre Dame University
Student Chapter
PICE Cotabato City- Maguindanao
Chapter
MR. GERARD DE VERA

DOMINGUEZ
PICE FEU Institute of Technology
Student Chapter
PICE Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter
MS. JANELLE KATE

B. BAY-AN
PICE Saint Mary's University
Student Chapter
PICE Nueva Vizcaya Chapter

EVENTS
CIVIL ENGINEERING MONTH
CAMARINES SUR
CHAPTER
November 2020
PICE Camarines Sur joined the nation in

celebrating Civil Engineering Month in
November 2020 through conducting
series of activities.
Civil Engineers celebrated the pride and

glory in the Civil Engineering profession
as they participated in a motorcade
along the streets of downtown Naga City
on 2 November.
PICE Camarines Sur Chapter President

Engr. Nida Pontillas also shared in a radio
interview on 19 November the
relevance and importance of the civil
engineering profession in the building
and rebuilding of the community,
particularly in times of calamities.
And to cap off the month-long

celebration, the chapter sponsored a
Thanksgiving Mass on 30 November at
the Immaculate Concepcion Parish,
Concepcion Grande, Naga City, to give
thanks for the successful and safe
implementation of the chapter’s projects.

ILOILO CHAPTER
November 2020
Engineers unite in Iloilo as they celebrate Civil Engineering Month. Event posters were displayed
in key locations all over Iloilo as a representation of the solidarity of the private and government
Civil Engineers. A motorcade was also conducted and was participated by more than one
hundred thirty (130) Ilonggo motorbike enthusiasts headed by Kent Roger Penaflorida and
Sherwin Penaranda and twenty-five (25) cyclists led by Greg Deximo and Christian Tacloban.
Ilonggo Civil Engineers (from Iloilo Provincial

Engineer's Office, Iloilo City Engineering Office,
the National Irrigation Administration Regional
Office 6, and the 1st and 2nd Engineering
Districts of Iloilo) also had a day wearing loud
and proud the 2020 Civil Engineering Month
shirt. Lastly, as one of the highlights, the
chapter launched a virtual exhibit on Iloilo's
best civil engineering works. The exhibition can
be viewed and accessed on the Iloilo Chapter
official website: www.piceiloilo.org

PICE Camarines Sur Chapter celebrates its
victory for being hailed as the 2020 Most
PICE CAMARINES SUR
Outstanding Chapter for Classification B. HAILED 2020 PICE
Likewise, the PICE National awarded and
recognized Engr. Nida P. Pontillas as Most AWARDEE
Outstanding Chapter President
Camarines Sur Chapter
(Classification B). With the back-to-back win, 11 December 2020
the Chapter Officers and Board of Directors
gathered for a celebratory dinner at the
Reyes’ Farm/ Resort, Yabo, Pili, Camarines
Sur.
Chapter President Engr. Pontillas expressed

her heartfelt gratitude to the officers and
members of Camarines Sur Chapter for
their constant support for the chapter’s
works and programs. “Without your aid as
my colleagues, we wouldn’t be able to bring
home the award,” she added.

Benguet Chapter
18 December 2020
PICE Benguet Chapter inducted its new set of officers last December 18, 2020,
at La Trinidad, Benguet, as part of the efforts to re-organize the chapter after
its 10-year hiatus. The inducting officer was Hon. Melchor D. Diclas, Provincial
Governor of Benguet.
The first meeting for the re-organization of the chapter and election of the
new set of officers was conducted in February 2020. However, due to the
restrictions brought by the pandemic and the lockdown imposed by the
government, the scheduled induction of officers and meetings were postponed
to a later date. It was only in the last quarter of the year that situations
permitted the conduct of such events.
With the successful induction, the chapter is hopeful to be in full and active
function in 2021 and in the years to come.
QC CHAPTER
FORGED A NEW
PARTNERSHIP
Quezon City Chapter
The PICE Quezon City Chapter signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Quezon City Government and two (2) private companies for the conduct of a
Flood Management Study of Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Quezon City.
This undertaking is in response to the call of PICE National to initiate activities on

PICE Disaster Management Program (PDMP) especially to the worst hit flooded
areas brought by typhoons.

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF THE
PICE-DAVAO ORIENTAL CHAPTER BUILDING
Davao Oriental Chapter
16 November 2020
PICE Davao Oriental Chapter is a growing professional organization in the

province. Built with the strongest foundation, the organization sustained to be
prime in the advancement of knowledge and practice of civil engineering and the
professional improvement of its members.
The present administration (under the

incumbency of Engr. Ruel C. Dumadag)
undertook the groundbreaking ceremony
of the rehabilitation and construction of
the PICE-Davao Oriental chapter building
on November 16, 2020. The chapter
officers, the board of directors, and the
secretariat graced the event while strictly
observing the COVID-19 protocols. The
activity signals the beginning of the
construction of the perimeter fence and
the two-storey building that will serve as a
symbol of synergy that radiates every
chapter member's pride and honor.

PICE ILOILO MEETS THE UNIVERSE
Iloilo Chapter
The universe met Iloilo when the PICE Iloilo Chapter held a courtesy call with the crowned
Ms. Universe 2020, Rabiya Mateo. The meeting was participated by Iloilo Chapter Officers
and Directors and Ms. Universe Philippines herself. The chapter shared with Ms. Mateo its
vision of empowering Ilonggos.
PICE DAVAO ORIENTAL CHAPTER PARTNERS

WITH DOSCT AND PEO
9 September 2020
PICE Davao Oriental Chapter forged a new

partnership with the Davao Oriental State
College of Science and Technology (DOSCT)
and the Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO)
of Davao Oriental. Representatives of the
three institutions were in attendance to
sign a Memorandum of Agreement for the
PICE Virtual Internship of Students Via
Monitoring and Apprenticeship (VISMA)
Program.

HALLOWEENG’G
University of Nueva Caceres (UNC)
Student Chapter
29 October – 10 November 2020
Some Halloween traditions may have

turned out differently in 2020. But the
PICE University of Nueva Caceres (UNC)
Student Chapter, in partnership with the
PICE Camarines Sur Chapter, arrived with a
creative and fun way to celebrate the
occasion. They organized a Halloween
Costume Making Competition 2020
(dubbed as HalloweEng’ g) that encouraged
young students to unleash their creativity
by coming up with an entry that can
entertain and at the same time educate.
The winning entry portrayed a message

that doctors (as frontliners) sacrifice their
lives in the name of service to humanity. It
also serves as a reminder that as a
community, we are accountable to each
other. Thus we have to be mindful not only
of ourselves but also of others.
WEBINARS
PAINTING 101 BY DAVIES

4 December 2020
During construction process, paint application and its subsequent steps are
equally important with the other procedures. Therefore, it is relevant to learn
which items or products are advisable for specific applications and materials
used in the construction site.
On 4 December 2020, Davies Paints (the PICE Corporate Sponsor) discussed

Painting 101 to around thirty (30) participants in a Webinar.
THE PROJECT DIGITAL TWINS:

PRIMER ON BIM AND VDC
Iloilo Chapter
18 November 2020
PICE Iloilo conducted a free webinar entitled the

Project Digital Twins: Primer on Building Information
Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC).
The two-hour lecture with Resource Speaker Engr.
Romualdo Lex Soledad Garcia was participated by a
total of six hundred sixty-nine (669) registered
participants.

TECHNICAL WEBINAR SERIES 1 & 2
KSA Riyadh Chapter
August & September 2020
Intending to provide the latest information, the PICE KSA Riyadh Chapter conducted a
Technical Webinar Series 1 & 2 on August 25 and September 4, 2020, respectively.
A technical presentation on the Introduction to Radiation Shielding Construction in

Hospitals and Clinics was tackled during the 1st webinar series. While on the 2nd
series, the topic focused on Lean Six Sigma in Construction, an introductory session to
Lean six sigma Green Belt Certification by PICE-Riyadh.
In the webinar series attended by around ninety (90) participants, Engr Joe Nino E.
Orapa shared that construction is going digital too, so we must not be left behind.
Engr. Orapa added that times are unpredictable, and changes are inevitable. So
investing in Data Analytics or Lean Sigma is strategic to stay current.
Singapore is known for its ingenious

WEBINAR architecture and technologies that
contribute to ramping up its economy. A
SESSIONS revolutionary and world-class airport,
Jewel Changi was built not only to be a
Singapore Chapter functional airport building. It was also
July & September 2020 imagined and designed to be a choice of
destination.

As a model airport, people are wondering On 12 September 2020, another webinar
how it responded to the global pandemic. was hosted by the chapter which was a
Last July 2020, PICE Singapore Chapter lecture on BIM Project Integration and
hosted a webinar to share and discuss the Review on Navisworks with resource
systems and practices of Changi Airport in speaker, Engr. Romualdo Lex Garcia.
adapting to the New Normal. The webinar More than fifty (50) participants
was attended by around eighty (80) PICE composed of BIM Managers,
members who were enlightened on how Coordinators, Project Managers, and Civil
technology can be applied to achieve Engineers learned the Timeliner 4D
safety and convenience. Simulation and the essential features of
Navisworks software.
PICE CARES
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
PICE ASSISTANCE TO TYPHOON “ROLLY”
VICTIMS IN CAGAYAN
Cagayan Chapter
Super Typhoon Rolly, tagged as the most powerful

storm of 2020, battered Cagayan among other
provinces. Thousands of families were affected and
left pleading for help. Heeding the call of our fellow
Filipinos, on November 17, 2020, the PICE has
identified Cagayan as one of its recipients for
financial assistance along with PICE Catanduanes,
PICE Camarines Sur (including areas of Naga & Iriga),
and PICE Albay -Legazpi City.

A total of Four Hundred Thousand Pesos
(P400,000.00) was raised from the Donation
Campaign of PICE National and the
Chapters. The fund was intended to be
divided among the four chapters as
mentioned and which were heavily affected
by the onslaught of the Super Typhoon
Rolly.
Through the PICE Cagayan Chapter, families

were given housing materials. While in
some areas, solar-powered lamp posts were
installed to shed light at night.
GIFTED TO GIVE: STY ROLLY VICTIMS

RELIEF OPERATIONS
Catanduanes Chapter
30 December 2020
The southern portion of the Province of Catanduanes was considered as the

“ground zero” when STY “Rolly” made its first landfall on November 1, 2020 as
it crosses the archipelago particularly on Luzon islands. Catanduanes was then
isolated from the mainland due to the damages to infrastructure including
communication facilities. Many houses built from light materials to concrete
structures were destroyed which forced the victims to stay on makeshift
houses and shades. For daily wage earners, life becomes more difficult for the
market demand was literally stopped, hence they rely on rations and relief
from the government and generous private organizations and individuals.

It is in this note that we in PICE,
like other organizations did not
hesitate to launch a campaign
in raising enough funds to
extend help to the super
typhoon victims in the Province
of Catanduanes.
On December 30, 2020, through the collaborative efforts of the PICE National
Organization and the PICE Catanduanes Chapter, donated/distributed “Roofing
Package” composed of 6 pcs. – Ga #26 x 10’ Corrugated GI Sheets, Umbrella Nails and
Roof Sealant to eighty-three (83) selected recipients from several hard hit barangays
in the Province of Catanduanes. It was purposely done that the recipients reached at
least 83 families in commemoration of the 83rd Founding Anniversary of PICE.
The activity was made possible through the financial support from the PICE National
Organization and generous and civic – spirited group/individuals namely: Dr. Erdsan
Rene S. Suero, Engr. Eleanor Areola, Engr. Gil Augustus A. Balmadrid, DAVIES Paints
Philippines, SUNRAYS Enterprises and other kind donors.
With the Chapter's linkages to other civic spirited organizations specifically the 905th
Coast Guard Auxiliary Squadron based in Virac, Catanduanes, the beneficiaries also
received food packs including rice courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and
Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA).
The activity was successfully

organized leaving high hopes
and smiles to the beneficiaries.

YEAR-END THANKSGIVING AND OUTREACH
PROGRAM
North Cotabato Chapter
December 2020
In cooperation with Davies Paints Phils. Inc. and Montero Sports Club Phils. (MSCP) North
Central Mindanao Chapter, the PICE North Cotabato Chapter extends its love to the
community by organizing a Year-End Thanksgiving and Outreach Program at the Kalinaw
Case Misecordia Foundation, Inc., Makilala, Cotabato.
Christmas gifts and food packs were prepared for thirty-five (35) children and five (5)
elders from indigent families. A 9.5cu.ft. Sanden Chiller was also donated to the Center for
Blessed Minds in Sudapin, Kidapawan City. The program was made possible through the
support of the chapter members, and the generosity of MSCP North Central Mindanao
Chapter and Davies Paints Phils.

BATANES CARES FOR THE ELDERS
Batanes Chapter
28 December 2020
PICE Batanes Chapter expressed its concern for the elderly in their community. Under the
leadership of Dr. Ma. Catalina E. Cabral, the members personally distributed canes,
nebulizers, and face shields in the communities of Basco, Ivana, Mahatao, and Uyugan in
Batanes on December 28, 2020. It was indeed an act of service that creates a positive
impact on the lives of the older generations in Batanes.
THE SEED OF LIFE:

A TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY
North Cotabato Chapter
4 December 2020
In line with the celebration of the PICE 83rd

Founding Anniversary, the PICE North
Cotabato Chapter conducted a Tree Planting
at Matiboggo Watershed Area, Brgy. Buhay,
Makilala, Cotabato. Around thirty (30)
volunteers participated in planting three
hundred (300) Sagimsim seedlings at the
landslide area of Matiboggo Watershed.
Forestlands serve as an economic and

environmental resource, with both
perspectives needed to achieve sustainable
development. And the PICE North Cotabato
advocates the protection and conservation
of the environment by propagating trees.

COMMUNITY
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Naga City Chapter
October to December 2020
Engineers build not only structures. It

also rebuilds our natural home. On 4
October 2020, the PICE Naga City
Chapter organized a Tree Planting
Activity with the aim to nurture a new
generation of trees that can help in
maintaining clean air and in protecting
biodiversity. The activity participated by
the chapter’s officers and board of
directors was held in Haciendas De Naga,
Brgy. Carolina, Naga City.
The typhoons that hit Bicol have left severe damages. So to secure the safety of the
people, PICE Naga City Chapter under the leadership of Engr. Francisco S. Aguilar
conducted an assessment and evaluation of damages to the infrastructures in the
city from November 9-20, 2020. This activity was also conducted in response to
PICE National's request in the conduct of post disaster assessment.
Another effort of the chapter to uplift the community is its provision of assistance
to the victims of Super Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. The chapter mustered
donations from its members to be distributed to the affected families in Brgy.
Abella, Brgy. Concepcion Grande and Sitio Yabu in Naga City on 28 November
and 6 December 2020, respectively.
PICE ILOILO ASSIST IN SWAB TESTING
Iloilo Chapter
November 2020
PICE Iloilo volunteered to assist in the

provincial-wide swab testing of the Southern
Health Zone (SIHZ). The project is an initiative
of the Office of the Iloilo First District
Representative, Ms. Janette Loreto Garin. Led
by Chapter President Engr. Oscar “Richard”
Garin, Jr., the PICE Iloilo Chapter expressed
their support for the said project.
Representatives from the Police Department

also assisted in the project to ensure the safe
conduct of public testing. Present were P/
Supt. Paul Kenneth Lucas of the Iloilo
Provincial Police Office, P/Supt. Lope
Manlapaz of Police Regional Office 6 and Iloilo
Provincial Board Members: Angelica Bianca
Requinto, Carol Espinosa Diaz, and Rolando
Distura. The swab testing benefited more than
eight hundred (800) Illongos.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROJECT
November to December 2020
Receiving help when you most need it

results in a sigh of relief. And to those
providing assistance, it warms the heart.
It has been a commitment of the

Camarines Sur Chapter to lend a helping
hand to the community. And on the 7th of
November 2020, after the onslaught of
Typhoon Rolly, the chapter conducted a
relief operation and relief feeding program,

“Paglingap sa Nasalanta ni Super
Typhoon Rolly” for the affected
families in Camarines Sur. Hot meals
and relief packs were provided by the
chapter, and additional goods like face
masks and face shields were donated
by Engr. Odessa Reyes to the typhoon
victims.
Approximately two hundred (200)

people participated, including the
Officers and Members of PICE
Camarines Sur Chapter and Barangay
Officials of Brgy. Francia, Iriga.
Quoting the Punong Barangay Jose
Bagayaua, “We are thankful to be the
chosen recipient of the outreach
program." Mr. Bagayaua expressed
their concern that his barangay is
hardly reached by relief efforts by
willing donors. "So on behalf of my
constituents, we thank you for what
you have brought to us today," he
added.
Another effort of the chapter is its

Joint Relief Operations with PICE
Davao City Chapter on 21 November
2020. Relief packs were distributed to
around four hundred sixty (460)
families from the Barangays of Milaor,
Nabua, and Tigaon, whose homes
were either partially or severely
damaged by the typhoon. The Officers
and Members of PICE Camarines Sur
Chapter and several on-site staff of
the respective barangays joined hands
in the conduct of the said relief effort.

Lastly, the chapter celebrated PICE Day 2020 on 11 December by providing smiles to the
heart of yet another chosen community. The chapter gifted the Villa Marillac (Home for
the Aged) in Naga City with a brand new gas range in response to their wish. Ms. Janet, a
Social Worker in Villa Marillac, expressed her gratitude for the generous donation made
by PICE Camarines Sur.
OPLAN BALIK
ESKWELA 2020
Batangas Chapter
2 & 9 October 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge

challenge to our education system. While
Batangas among other cities and
provinces in the Philippines are still under
the General Community Quarantine
(GCQ), the PICE Batangas Chapter heeded
the call to amplify the importance of
education. Through the Oplan Balik
Eskwela 2020, the members of the said
chapter aimed to capacitate teachers by
donating essential supplies such as reams
of bond papers, envelopes, and other
materials to elementary schools in Taliba
and Calumpang East, San Luis in
Sinturisan, San Nicolas in Bukal, and
Padre Garcia and Timbain in Calaca,
Batangas.

BLOODLETTING ACTIVITY
26 August 2020
The Gift of Blood is the Gift Of Life. In collaboration with the Rotary Club of
Panabo, the PICE North Davao Chapter conducted a bloodletting activity wherein
officers and members participated. The primary objective of the said activity is to
collect a variety of blood products that will be utilized in saving the lives of
patients who require a blood transfusion.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
INVITATION TO CECAR 9
CECAR (Civil Engineering Conference in
the Asian Region) is an international
conference organized by ACECC. It is
one of the major activities wherein
leaders and decision makers from
academia, industry, and the public
sector come together to discuss the
issues of infrastructure development in
Asian Region and disseminate
developments and potential solutions
to the world. CECAR is held every 3
years with participants from ACECC
member countries and others.
The very 1st CECAR was hosted by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) back in
February 19-20, 1998 in Manila, Philippines. The CECAR 9 will be hosted by the Institution
of Civil Engineers (India) in 2022. And for the CECAR 10, the PICE vies to host the said
event.
To learn more about the CECAR 9, please visit www.cecar9.com.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The Asian Civil Engineering
Coordinating Council (ACECC)
is organizing the 9th Civil
Engineering Conference in
the Asian Region (CECAR9) in
Goa, India from September
21-23, 2022. The Conference
is being hosted by The
Institution of Civil Engineers
(India).
The theme of the Conference is "Sustainable Design and Eco Technologies for
ProjectCECAR9
Infrastructure”. Takedown v1together leaders and decision makers from academia,
will bring
industry, and the public sector to discuss the issues of infrastructure development in the
Asian Region and to disseminate developments and potential solutions to the world.
Authors wishing to submit papers are invited to submit an abstract prior to May 31, 2021
to directoracademic@ice.net.in. Successful authors will be notified of abstract
acceptance on September 1, 2021 and invited to submit full papers no later than
December 15, 2021, with accepted authors invited to attend and to present their papers
at the conference.
Topics should be kept within the conference theme, but not limited to sub-themes:
I. Civil Engineering Education VI. Environmental Engineering

II. Infrastructure Design and VII. Water Resource Management
Construction Technologies VII. Renewable Energy
III. New Construction Materials IX. Application of IT & Modeling
IV. Geo-Technical Engineering X. Disaster Management
V. Transportation
For further details do not hesitate to contact:
Meggan Maughan-Brown, MPA, CAE, CMP Dr. Udai P. Singh

ACECC Administrator ACECC Secretary General
mmaughan-brown@asce.org udaipsingh1@gmail.com

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OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2020

The Official Newsletter of the

2 Board of Directors 29 PICE CARES

3 President's Note 39 Announcements

5 National Hosted Events 42 Davies Paints Philippines

ERDSAN RENE CLEMENTE ALBERT PETER PAUL

FREDERICK FRANCIS BERNARDO MARK JEROME MARK DALE DIAMOND

MARIANO RANULFO EDDIE MARIBEL

MARIA LUISA LAURENCE FRANCIS ALDRINE ROBERT

In retrospect, 2020 has been a tough year with

However, our problems, such as the

Mabuhay and Maraming Salamat!

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

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) is a

ONE PICE is the Official Newsletter of the Philippine Institute of Civil

Maria Luisa P. De Vera - Olitoquit, ASEAN Eng

Session 1: Tips on Planning, Designing, and Constructing a Low-Rise Structure

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PICE National Board of Directors, Past National

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When you plant, you dig a

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During the Presidential Speech of Dr.

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Dr. Udai P. Singh of the USA became the new

Dr. Singh assumed this position from the

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Through this program, a PICE member can volunteer to serve as a mentor to a

Engr. Melisa R. Ramirez

Engr. Oscar Francisco

CAGAYAN CHAPTER Engr. Reynaldo G. Macapanas

LAGUNA CHAPTER Engr. Ferndinand E. Bien

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NORTH DAVAO CHAPTER QUEZON PROVINCE CHAPTER RIZAL CHAPTER

OMAN CHAPTER QUEZON CITY CHAPTER NEGROS ORIENTAL CHAPTER

Engr. Gerry A. Manglicmot Engr. Jerome Z. Tadiosa Engr. Joey C. Solamillo

Engr. Revelina Cantil

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SINGAPORE CHAPTER

Engr. Emmanuel Sandoval Engr. Christopher M. Vitug

KSA-RIYADH CHAPTER QATAR CHAPTER

Engr. Gregorio A. Manlangit, Jr. Engr. Alfonso Belito C. Betita

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ENGR. APOLLO S. ENRIQUEZ NAMED AS

The whole PICE congratulates Engr.

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MOST OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL

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MR. MAROUF TUGA

MR. GERARD DE VERA

MS. JANELLE KATE

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PICE Camarines Sur joined the nation in

Civil Engineers celebrated the pride and

PICE Camarines Sur Chapter President

And to cap off the month-long

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Ilonggo Civil Engineers (from Iloilo Provincial