ONE PICE: 2022 Fourth Quarter Issue October - December 2022CONTENTS PVT a eele Fretted) Code of Ethics Pate TT 1ee al PICE 2022 Board of Directors President's Note Publication Chairman's Note Foreword Featured News eth zeae Pe eae (TT MTEC eal fertat-g A= t) PICE Serves (Community Service) Parle aU}ABOUT US UMC nee ee a eee eer cue Ue ence ae een eee ce oe aecu ee i ae mac mur See er cick yc ee aos Cena ea eee gece eo the government sector, and the Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) for Pesala cael cne gece ee ee NT CT Le eee es eu EN ue Kenton eT eee ei ee aS UR Cee Ce Coed DE gc MISSION DOr Ce RUC Su ee Rl a ene cota CUR aca nana Ren eV cece Ue nad VISION The leader among professional organizations known globally for professionalism, integrity, excellence, and social responsibility. A key player in nation-building. PICE CORE VALUES See ay Saceaiag Sane) Cesc) Ba ec eer eyCODE OF ETHICS Civil Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the civil engineering profession by: using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment; 2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers/employees and clients; w . striving to increase the competence and prestige of the civil engineering profession; and xe supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplinesn w a a ~N FUNDAMENTAL CANONS . Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their duties. Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence. . Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest. Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others. . Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the civil engineering profession. Civil Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those civil engineers under their supervision.wl Dg tau LU 7a POSS CTL 1A. Ae yn ac) og) PO aad Pacts Gey CAT) M. ZAMORA O18 ro RENE Par POC ea Pav Pair 7CLN are ars Cs Darts Ca Cae Das BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT'S NOTE To my esteemed CivilEngineers, After rising above the rubble of challenges bestowed upon us, today is the day that we go above and beyond, The tolls we took from the last two years of the glabal pandemic are undeniably great, but this is the time that we take it back. And itis the time to set the stage where we can begin to move forward and focus on rebuilding and reconnecting with the world around us once more ‘The fourth quarter of 2022 is an opportune time for celebration. An avenue to acknowledge the invaluable efforts of the entire Civil Engineering society who stayed faithful to their sworn oath or ‘make the community a better place to live. Of course, this willnot be ‘a walk in the park, and there will undoubtedly be setbacks and challenges along the way. But by working together and drawing on our collective strengths and expertise, we can overcome these challenges and continue to build a brighter future for ourselves and tthe world around us. We see Civil Engineers who never cease to learn and remain relevant for them to deliver the best service to the community. We ‘see our fellows who openly give their time and treasure to uplift other people's lives. We witness our constituents achieving and going to greater heights in our profession. And we recognize the tremendous effort put forth by our colleagues who work in the field of Civil Engineering to advance their knowledge and strengthen thelr area of specialization to benefit society and the country. It is with great joy to end my term as the president seeing how far \we have come from rising to the adversities we have faced. It was indeed a great honor and privilege to have worked with 2 great team ~ my fellow officers and the staff of the PICE. A true legacy of allifetime. With one voice above all, may you find the calling of an unswerving passion and dedication to leaving your marks on the ‘communities you serve, one legacy ata time, as ONE PICE, ADOR G. CANLAS National President 2022PUBLICATION CHAIRMAN'S NOTE ‘Amidst the adversaries that we, as an organization, wilfully conquered during the past two years in a global pandemic, the PICE Publication Committee has made a lifelong commitment to publishing a quarterly newsletter that serves as a crown jewel of stories that essentially matter in today's time. PICE, as, {an organization that puts value on the crowning achievements {and milestones of its chapters expresses its utmost gratitude for the support of each and every one. We honor your unflinching dedication to contributing illuminating stories that shine a light on the efforts of Filipino Civil Engineers. The quality of the work you are exerting on each achievement, community project, and engagement is a building block of success. In light of this, our team is committed to continuously providing an avenue to piece together a story destined for nothing but greatness-our story. q This quarter's newsletter issue is a commemoration of the Invaluable hard work, dedication, and lasting legacy of Civil Engineers as changemakers in their respective communities. ¥ Fortunately, we, as Civil Engineers, were gifted the ability and opportunity to become great innovators of our time. Ideas and innovations that will help revolutionize a multitude of sectors in the community, And as the Publication Committee of PICE, we aspire to implore these ideals and aspirations of a body that will deliver these compelling stories for the world to see. As the theme "ONE PICE: Building a Lasting Legacy" suggests, this era of trallblazers and innovators will continue to populate our society with brilliant ideas that will help our fellow countrymen ‘and women through community actions and impacts that last for a lifetime, Publication Chaigf2022We start to end strong, After braving through a series of hurdles that tested the best and worst in us to stay resilient and thriving during these trying times, we, as a community of Filipino Civil Engineers share great solidarity in community service as we roll our sleeves and imprint our lasting legacy asa society that fosters a positive impact on the communities we serve. {As this may be considered the end of a fruitful year, we are bound to end strongly. Now, more than ever, we are about to witness Filipino Civil Engineers take bold and proactive steps to address the needs of their communities and the greater good. With the brimming energy and talent of the young generation of Filipino Civil Engineers to the unparalleled patience and experience possessed by the pioneer batches of Civil Engineers, we stand firm {as ONE PICE. Thus, the theme “ONE PICE: A Lasting Legacy’ is the account of stories of hope brought upon the aspirations of Filipino Civil Engineers for a better community and an unwavering legacy.8 ‘ONE PICE: Building a Lasting Legacy Proud Kagay-anons take Oath as New J 23 December 202 Breed of Civil Engineers ¢ ,\.- Kagay-anon’s new breed of civil engineers took their oath as they embark on thelr journey as licensed civil engineers. Around 300 newly passed civil engineers take oath at the Grand Ballroom, Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. The event was graced by Congressman Lordan Susan who shared words of Inspiration to the new breed of Civil Engineers, mber New Civil Engineers Take Oath ! »> Last December 22, 2022, the Professional Regulatory Board for CivilEngineering (PRBCE) held 2 face-to-face mass oath-taking event for new Civil Engineers at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. Chairperson of the PRB for Civil Engineering, Hon. Praxedes Bernardo, administered the oath of professionals. Members of PRBCE, Engr. Pericles Dakay and Engr. Romeo Estafiero, guest of honor and keynote speakers, delivered the motivational speeches. Engr. Ador Canlas, 2022 President of Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers [PICE), led the pledge of professionals and oath of membership in PICEPICE Past President Awarded as Outstanding Filipino ! 2:02.20 Cel tac] ENGR. MARIA CATALINA E. ‘CABRAL PH.D., CESO! FILIPINO Ctearen 2022 aes fue ay.Ne ‘On December 12, the Junior Chamber International Senate Philippines JCISP) The Outstanding Filipino Foundation (TOFIL), and Affiliated Network for Social Accountability Foundation presented Engr. Maria Catalina €. Cabral, PhD., CESO |, (Government and Public Service) with the Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award. She received this honor for initiating unified and inclusive projects across various industries, In addition to serving as the Past National President of PICE, Engr. Cabral is the department's undersecretary for planning and services. involving public-private partnerships. In the last eight decades, PICE has been a constant force in the community expanding the horizons of innovation. It has been a vital part of the growth and development of Filipino civil engineers, as well as its members’ personal and professional development. This year, PICE’s 85th founding anniversary was held last December 10 at SM City Clark It was attended by the incumbent Officer and incoming Board Members together with guests from different chapters. With more than eight decades of existence, PICE has stood the test of time and continuously pursues excellence. ing a Lasting Legacy ONE Ice: Bui10 Inga Lasting Legacy ‘As PICE continue its purpose to be an avenue for networking and sharing of ideas both for professionals and students, its 85th Year Anniversary provided a chance for everyone to commemorate the noble cause the organization continues to uphold and foster. Special Students' Summit 2022 [bape cs The youth is the future that is why we invest in molding the next generations of Civil Engineers. In line with this, a Special Student. ‘Summit 2022 was organized last December 3, 2022, at the Cebu Technological University, Cebu City. The event was participated by Civil Engineering students from across the country. ‘The event served as a venue for students to share their ideas and experiences on improving their skils. ‘The aim of the summit is to create a platform for students from different schools in the country to come together and share ideas, experiences, and knowledge about their chosen fields. ‘STUBENTS' EUR > ue‘They were also given the opportunity to listen to Civil Engineering experts who shared their knowledge on improving the quality of our infrastructure. The event was organized to promote civil engineering and raise awareness of career opportunities for Civil Engineers. Camaraderie and sportsmanship was exhibited as civil engineers and invited guests showed off their prowess in golf during a friendly game in the PICE Golf Competition that was held at the Beverly Place ‘wawunacau GOlf and Sports Club in Pampanga. " (ONE PICE: Building a Lasting Legacy2 48th PICE National Convention and Technical Conference ! 1 After a couple of years of powering through fully virtual conferences, the most anticipated annual event in PICE was held in the City of Smiles, this time in a hybrid setup. D rspmewenrrce cms as TONAL, I and TECHNICAL CONFERENCE Shame: Engineering ad its specatzations W ‘This year's 8th PICE National Convention and Technical Conference with the theme: “Civil Engineering and its Specializations: Responding to our New Normal and Foreseeing Our Futures was held at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City with PICE Negros Occidental Chapter as the lead support.In total, more than 4,500 people attended the event in person, while not less than 10,600 participated virtually. The convention also provided a place for civil engineers to obtain the CPD units necessary to comply with RA 10912. (CPD Lawl. The seven (7| specialty divisions of PICE, namely Project Management and Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental @ Energy Engineering, and Civil Engineering Education, were covered in the Technical Program's topics on cutting-edge civil engineering technologies. 4% PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF Neto TcS B ing a Lasting Legacy (ONE PICE: BuiRegional Technical Conferences 6-7 October 2022 Quezon City Chapter ‘The final leg of a series of Regional Technical Conferences held across the country to provide continuing education for Civil Engineers, With the subject Civil Engineering and its Specializations: Responding to ‘our New Normal and Foreseeing Our Futures in mind, chosen PICE Chapters have agreed to serve as lead ‘support to PICE National in the organization of the conferences, ner LECHNICAL CONFERENCE 6,1 Saeed ‘QUEZON cir PICE Quezon City Chapter served as lead support for the 17th NCR Technical Conference. The event ran from October 6 to 7, 2022, at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City, and was well greeted and actively participated in by PICE members from the National Capital Region acy Lasti inga ONE PICE: Bui27-28 October 2022 South Cotabato Chapter And on the 27th to 28th of October 2022, the Oth Region XII Technical Conference was conducted at the Farm, Carpenter Hill, Koronal City, South Cotabato with PICE South Cotabato ‘asthe Lead Support. coe Ose fom | Go pea ON. REYNALDO S, TAMAY 6 Z é6 Founding Anniversary/ Induction/ General Assembly Induction of PICE MisOr-CDO Officers 12 December 2022 and BOD 6 iicsniscrental-coo chapter Ba) PICE Misamis Oriental-Cagayan De Oro Chapter joined hands as they celebrated their Induction-General ‘Assembly. The General Assembly is two-in-one event wherein officers and board of directors of the Chapter were inducted and celebrated Christmas as well The event was held at the Grand Ballroom, Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Ore City. The gathering also served as a Christmas Party for the civil engineers, a way to close the year with festivity and prosperity.PICE Laguna Turns 25 ! °° Laguna Chapter commemorates its anniversary as it enters its 25th year. More than a hundred people attended, and the evening was joyful as members, officers, and some special guests remembered the Chapter's progress and accomplishments. The event provides a chance to reestablish connections with Laguna’s key players and acknowledge the Chapter’s robust membership. In addition, the Mayor of Calamba City, Roseller Rizal, attended the event to support the Chapter. PICE UAE Year End Party and Induction of 2023 Board of Directors eeeThe Philippine institute of Civil Engineers United Arab Emirates Chapter, Conducted the Year-end Celebration and the induction of 2023 board of directors with the theme of "PICE UAE 2022: Culmination of a triumphant year, and a continuity of a 10-year legacy" on December 10, 2022. The event was celebrated in Novotel Al Bustan Abu Dhabi. It was a hybrid meeting where participants were also invited virtually. Participating Important guests was the PICE President Engr. Ador Canlas, Engr. Praxedes Bernardo and Engr. Mariano Roque Senga Engr. Ador Canlas President of PICE National provided an inspirational message for witnessing the success of the recent tenure of the board of directors for the year 2022 and putting fan emphasis on the importance of relationships when it comes to leadership. Engr. Praxedes Bernardo the Civil Engineering head of the professional regulations commission provided a technical session regarding an update on the civil engineering profession in the Philippines. Engr. Mariano Roque Senga delivered a technical session on the implementation and importance of building strategic relationships. ‘The President Engr. John Joseph Guinoo of the Year 2022 delivered the president's overall report for the year 2022 and highlighted the importance and value of working together with the board of directors. The Chapter Treasurer Engr. Angelito Castillo delivered the treasurer's report as well for the year 2022 and money which will be carried over to the next set of board of directors. yor ewes > ECU Recah CoePICE UAE General Assembly and Election of Officers | 2.2.00 c-cnonn The Philippine institute of Civil Engineers United Arab Emirates Chapter [PICE UAE Chapter} conducted its General assembly and Election of 2023 Board of Directors (BODs) online via Zoom last 26 November 2022. There were 9 candidates from the Abu Dhabi Sector and 9 candidates from the Dubai and Northern Emirates sectors. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER ~Girl ene Oy) Premera he Panera PICE-UAE BOD 2023 ELECTION Pe ee ee td Pm Celt) Biles ce ty BE Pv is) http: eet cr a During the election praper there was a simultaneous activity which was a quiz bee regarding general civil engineering questions to the members Several questions regarding the different civil engineering specializations such as project management and construction engineering, Structural Engineering, Highway and Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, and Sustainability Engineering, ‘The new set of PICE UAE 2023 Board of Directors has been announced including Engr. Manuel Papasin as President and new directors comprised of Engr, Sheryl Dela Pena, Engr. Orandantes Delizo, Engr. Charmielyn Librero, Engr. Sheena Mecaydor, Engr. Blesil Apduhan, Engr. Onofre Valencia, Engr. Angelito Castillo, Engr. Renato Dela Cruz, Engr. Ellen Lopez, Engr. Joeper Famorcan, Engr. Percival Magnaye, Engr. Bernard Aguiler, Engr. Michael Francia and Engr. Aberchael Capil. 19 ting LegacyGeneral Assembly and Election of New Officers of PICE Antique | 20.0": tober 2022 PICE Antique paved its way as it conducted its General Assembly and Election of New Officers held at Villa Del Carmen. With more than 200 Civil Engineers of Antique as attendees, the activity was through the effort of the outgoing officers, headed by the outgoing President, Engr. Dante Nebit. This is an initiative to update the membership of Civil Engineers in the province after nine years of being inactive. This event has been instrumental in encouraging Civil Engineers to remain relevant and at par to the PICE's thrust. General Assembly and Election of PICE Angeles City Chapter Officers PICE Angeles City Chapter conducted its General Membership Meeting and Election of new set of officers at the Ottie's Central Grill Angeles City. Present is the Chapter’s election Committee Chairperson to preside over clean and organized elections, This monumental event symbolizes both honor and responsibility to take the organization to greater heights and imbue excellence for the succeeding years of the organization.Webinars and Technical Conferences & eee one na \ i q ry Leecrwe wetewexTavon 2 nase AP cowTROL Pieters Eo pes i mT er) Cre rane) UAE Webinar Series 9 12 %; Quality is not a Suggestion, it's a Requirement ‘The PICE UAE Webinar Series 9 with the theme “Quality is not a Suggestion, It's a Requirement” was conducted ‘on 29th October 2022. The topics presented in Webinar Series 9 are Effective Implementation of Project Quality Management Process and Manage and Control Quality, Pursuing Pathways to Efficiency, and Flawless Project Execution. The webinar is attended by circa 100, participants including the students from Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City, University of Santo Tomas, and Mapua University. ‘The webinar is initiated by a presentation of the Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers Fundamental Cannon and 2 which was delivered by Engr. Micah Papasin ~ PICE UAE Vice Chairman Committee on Membership followed by an overview presentation with regards to Safety Helmets which was delivered by Engr. Leonester Diestro ~ PICE UAE Past President Subsequent to the preliminary presentation, the Ist part of the webinar presentation is delivered by Engr. Eric Biscocho ~ Senior Structural @ Resident Engineer which mainly focused on Effective Implementation of Project Quality Management Process, a ing a Lasting Legacy ONE PIcE: BuiThe second part of the webinar presentation is delivered by Engr. Manuel Papasin ~ Principal Geotechnical Engineer who mainly focused on Manage and Control Quality, Pursuing Pathways to Efficiency and Flawless Project Execution. A virtual open forum is conducted to discuss ather relevant topics concerning Quality Management and its actual implementation in projects. A final webinar presentation with regards to the Overview of Effective Project @ Engineering Manager was delivered by Prof. Roque Senga which mainly focused on the career leveling up of an Engineer. The webinar is wrapped up by a brief synthesis of the overall presentations which was delivered by the webinar ‘moderator Engr. Michael Elopre Repomenta PICE UAE Chairman Committee on Education. PICE UAE Chapter Attends the " Architecture and ARCHITECTORE & Engineering Summit 2.0 q ENGINEERING I 27 November 2022 7 STV United Arab Emirates Chapter : ce a 2 UAE converged in the second edition of The Fllpino 3 Architecture and Enginesring Sumit tat took pace on 2 Consul to the UAE, Hon. Maria Cynthia Pelayo who commended the professionals who organized the summit for highlighting the importance of sustainability for their fellow OFWs. "This is a huge task for all of us. And we are io happy that our Filipino architects and engineers are conscious of it and that we take this as a responsibility for 2 a8) you to develop the Philippines,” said Pelayo,€ oa , nele CTU ite Se) Nisreen Elsaim, Chair of the UN Secretary-Genera's Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change spoke about Building Sustainability; Engr. Trese Bustamante headed the talk on Engineers’ Mobility and Filipino Expatriate Experiences; Arch. Leonila Robledo spoke about Opportunities and Challenges as Sustainability Architects and Engineers; Engr. Rodolfo Yamson tackled the topic of Driving Sustainable Development in Chemical Industries, and Dr. Rommel Sergio explained how professionals can combat depression to open the gateway toward better mental health. Moreover, Engr. Reuben Sevillano, Governor of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines ~ UAE Chapter who served as the ‘Summit Chairman underscored the value of knawledge-sharing among like minded professionals to advance in their careers and help both the Philippines and the UAE achieve their sustainable development goals in their way. Phiue INE TECHNOLOGICAL coun ‘The evening's event also included the 2022 Special ASEAN Engineering Register Conferment of several Filipinos as ASEAN engineers headed by the Philippine Technological Council (PTC). The event was led by PTC President Engr. Frederico Monsada together with PTC Country Registrar Engr. Romulo Agatep via Zoom: Presidential Adviser PTC-MENA Engr Trese Bustamante; and Deputy Presidential Adviser PTC-MENA Engr Vinzor Yee Concepcion. Thenew ASEAN engineers in the UAE are as follows: Engr. Sheena Meycador, Engr. Ricardo Ledda Jr. Engr. John Jowel Pingol, Engr. Robert Noe! Peria, Engr. Arnel Caburnay and Engr, Joel Manzano, 2 ing a Lasting Legacy (ONE PICE: Bui0 inga Lasting Legacy PICE UAE 8th Webinar - Basic Concepts of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering during Construction 23 October 2022 United Arab Emirates Chapter ‘The PICE UAE Webinar Series 8 with the theme Basic Concepts of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering was conducted on 23rd October 2022. The topics presented in Webinar Series 8 are Construction Environmental Management and Sustainability in Construction. The webinar is attended by circa 300 participants including students from Phinma - University of Pangasinan, Bataan Peninsula State University, and Taguig City University. ‘The webinar is initiated by a presentation of the Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers Fundamental Cannon 7 which was delivered by Engr. Manuel Papasin - PICE UAE Chairman Committee on Membership. After the preliminary presentation, the Ist part of the webinar presentation is delivered by Engr. Abner S. Masaoay - Senior Environmental Engineer who mainly focused on Construction Environmental Management. ‘The 2nd part of the webinar presentation is delivered by Engr. Maria Camille Balisnomo - Arguelles - Environmental Specialist which mainly focused on Sustainability in Construction. Topic queries from the participants have been responded to by the resource speakers during the presentation ‘The webinar topics are concluded by a trivia quiz based on the presented topics in which 8 participants from the Philippines won the PICE-UAE gift prizes.OTHER EVENTS Christmas Party and Oath Taking of New Members and Recognition of Life Members ! For Palawan members, the holiday season has been filled with excitement as they have celebrated their Christmas party, the swearing-in of new members, and the acknowledgment of new life members Members, Officers, and visitors made the atmosphere more welcoming by being there. Armando Lustre, a former chapter president and member of the National Board, attended the event. The event's theme Never Stop Dreaming served as a north star for the participants as they celebrated Christmas with utmost passion and solidarity. 2s ilding a Lasting Legacy eePICE Angeles City Chapter Celebrates the Yuletide Season ! ' ae 3 Decel It sure is a season to be jolly for PICE Angeles City Chapter as around 80 members of the aforementioned organization together with their loving families attended the Christmas Party held at Veranda Herbs and Spices, Angeles City. It was indeed a time of celebration and opportunity to celebrate the warmth of the Yuletide seasonCE-lebrating Christmas in Antique 05 December 2022 Antique Chapter It’s been a memorable celebration of the birth of Christ as itis the first Christmas Party of the Chapter after the pandemic. ‘This festivity was graced upon by members at Baybay Loza, Funa Landing, Dalipe, Antique. it has been an intimate gathering and merrymaking for the chapter members and officers. ce) 18 | oom y OPEN To ALL civiL ENGINEERS OF ANTIQU! Courtesy Call with the League of Mayors 27 October 2022 in Laguna [Paseo 2 jing a Lasting Legacy PICE Laguna Chapter strengthens its ties with the Local Government Unit (LGU! leaders as it conducts 2 courtesy call with the Mayor's League of Laguna. A total of 12 Mayors from various Municipalities of Laguna attended the said event. With the hopes to forge a stronger partnership with the local government units in Laguna towards community development and progress. Such meetings were initiated to discuss various issues related to infrastructure, construction, zoning regulations, or land use policies that may affect the local community. g é28 (ONE PICE: Building a Lasting Legacy Cel ie ‘The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers United Arab Emirates Chapter (PICE UAE Chapter) held its General Assembly and Election of the 2023 Board of Directors (BODs) online via Zoom on November 26, 2022. There were 9 candidates from the Abu Dhabi Sector and 9 candidates from the Dubai and Northern Emirates sectors. November 2022 ina Chapter PICE Laguna Chapter paraded through a ‘u9-km motorcade to showcase thelr pride and honor as a Civil Engineer who contributes to the development of our communities and nation. The motorcade was done across the municipalities of Sta. Gruz, Pagsanjan, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil and Siniloan. It was participated by District Engineers, Officers, and PICE UPLB ‘Student Chapter members,Caravan for the Amnesty Program [05:12 october 2022 Palawan Chapter ‘Two hundred PICE members in Puerto Princesa City and the North and South of Palawan who owed membership fees were given a reprieve from having to pay the fines. Walving member arrears was an attempt taken to motivate members to get involved with the Chapter once more. Waiving member arrears can bea useful strategy to encourage members to renew their membership and become more involved in the chapter's activities, 29 Waser nw jing a Lasting Legacy (ONE PICE: BuPICE SERVES COMMUNITY SERVICEPICE Extends Help to the National Children’s Hospital | 2°::»:202 PICE granted financial assistance to the National Children's Hospital to help with projects to improve the delivery of services to children, particularly those in dire need of medical attention. ‘On December 29, 2022, National Treasurer Engr. Adam C. Abinales handed out the check donation to ‘some hospital personalities who were overjoyed and pleased to receive the said donation, eo PHIUPPINE INSTTUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. Dugong Alay ang Dudugtong sa Buhay 23 December 2022 Zamboanga City Chapter PICE members and DPWH employees participated in the blood donation drive conducted at the DPWH Regional Office ix in Zamboanga City. a (ONE PICE: Building a Lasting LegacyBlood donation drives are organized to provide means and ease for donors to donate, More than ten (10) units of blood were successfully collected and which will be in addition to the supply in hospitals to extend someone else's life. As members of the community, civil engineers can participate in blood donation drives organized by various organizations or hospitals, or they can organize their own blood donation campaigns as part of their corporate social responsibility activities. Pamaskong Handog for Mamanwa Tribe | ae chee PICE Biliran together with its Student Chapter extended a helping hand as they initiated a Christmas donation program titled Pamaskong Handog for Mamanwa Tribe held at Sitio Palawan, Bray. Caucab, Almeria Biliran.‘They gifted the Mamanwa Tribe with Christmas packages and school supplies. It was participated by members and officers of PICE Biliran and the Student Chapter. This was initiated to acknowledge and extend help to the Mamanwa Tribe who are mostly farmers, thus the ones who provide food on our tables, It has been a heart-touching moment to see the smiles on the faces of our brothers and sisters in the Mamanwa tribe upon receiving our simple gifts. Barangay Captain expressed his gratitude in local language “Damu nga salamat, amon pasko ani pagkanindot.” Handog Dugo Ngayong Pasko ] o North Cotabato Chapté North Catabeen Chueser thewoh Jes pert Hace ee Duge. ngeyong Pasko. conducted a Simultaneous Bloodletting activity held st MKWD Covered. Cour. Kedapavan city 3 jing a Lasting Legacy (ONE PICE: Bu30 (ONE PICE: Building a Lasting Legacy ‘The Chapter has been the longest partner of the Philippine Red Cross in its efforts to collect blood donations and sustain the blood supply in the province. The project recorded a total of 68 successful donors out of the 80 people who registered and were screened. Blood drives as a way of giving back to the community and helping ‘those in need. Blood donation is a critical aspect, of healthcare, as it provides life-saving transfusions to patients who have suffered trauma, undergone surgery, or have medical conditions that require regular blood transfusions. Walk with Faith, Walk with Him AGW 2022 | 2 vere PICE collaborated with CFC Answering the Cry of the Poor (ANCOP| Global Walk Foundation to provide financial aid to young students, Financial grants were given to CFC ANCOP scholars to support their journey out of poverty. During the ceremony in Liceo de Calauan, Laguna, more than a hundred people were present.Plant a Tree, Save the World ! 18 November 2022 Laguna Chapter PICE Laguna Chapter initiated a Tree-Pianting event last November 18, 2022 held at the University of the Philippines-Laguna-Quezon Land Grant, Laguna, The event kicked off with a lecture on the —_enviranment conservation program. Engineers build for the betterment of the lives of Filipinos, and alongside that we should also be conscious of the effects in the environment and thus advocate its protection and preservation. Around thirty individuals from PICE Laguna and UPLB Student Chapter participated in the activity, Construction and Turnover of a New School Clinic | ooo. cistescnspcer United Arab Emirates Chapter = constructed and turned over anew => school clinic to Pedro T. Orata National 2 High School (PTONHS), a public 2 secondary schoo! located in Urdaneta = City, Pangasinan last october 30,202. The school was established that sims = to provide quality, fair, culture-based, and complete basic education to the students. It has more than 500 students. § éDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were required to do online classes, but the dreams of the students and their families never stopped. This year, in preparation for face-to-face classes Brigade Eskwela 2022 was made, however, their school clinic is not ready to accommodate all of the needs of the students, especially at this time that covid is still present, PICE-UAE along with the teachers and parents aspire to ensure that the students are safe to go back to school, The ground-breaking of the construction of the school clinic was conducted on September 19, 2022. In addition, training was shared with the students of PTONHS on September 23, 2022, by PICE UAE representative and Past President of PICE UAE, Engr. Jeremy Diola discussed safety practices in construction. Bulig sa Norte Drive 31 October to 07 November 2022 Antique Chapter "Bulig sa Nalisdan” PICE Antique Chapter in collaboration with the University of Antique assisted the victims of typhoon Paeng, There have been about 11,000 volunteers from various private and government agencies who participated in the drive.ICE local chapter members donated goods. The first batch was turned over to University of Antique to students who have been stranded at the vicinity and cannot return to their homes due to the damage on certain areas which became impassable. The recipients were not able to return home for a week after the typhoon. Thus, PICE Professional organization turned over the donations to the College of Engineering and Architecture. PICE UAE Supported the Donation 1 October 2022 Drive to Typhoon Agaton | 0.2222 iaieschao: ICE United Arab Emirates Chapter conducted 2 donation drive for families affected as Typhoon ‘Agaton devastated the Philippines, particularly Baybay and Abuyog in Eastern Visayas. In Baybay and Abuyog, temporary shelters have been built. Donations for material fixtures to complete the facilities are needed when the units are turned over. 7 ing a Lasting Legacy The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers United Arab Emirates Chapter, through its corporate social responsibility committee, provided financial assistance to support the transitory shelter project for tropical storm AGATON victims as part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HAR) operations. (ONE PICE: BuiEngr. Ixoperio R. Bonzon Lieto ems est -1a Ute t1 1: A Oe OO Cary H. Beatisula, Ph. D. Engr. Ferdinand Dallo aie amet aaa an Sony Engr. Rene E. Fajardo NAO aCMEE Tota ome gee eae Mr. Michael G. Candol eel M eRe acl one aia NST aC UCL to) ed Mayrian Ness DV. Olitoquit Xena Z. Cabahug a © = a Y “a m = 0.PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022