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The activity brought out the best in team attributes amongst the people behind it. It can be recalled that IIEE 7’s 10th Regional Conference was held on August 27 – 29 of this year at the posh Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City. Hosting the Conference was not without the exhausting efforts, sweat and tears amongst the host chapter members.
Yet success was sweet... after the dust cleared and the recognition of having it the best for the year is enough to sooth the senses.
Thanks and kudos to the following people who exerted their bests in making the conference a big success:
Engr. Willie Canizares, PEE – the Host Chapter President
Engr. Ely Silvosa, PEE
Engr. Ernie Abunda, PEE
Engr. Cesar Fernandez, PEE
Engr. Roland Alcos, PEE
Engr. Achilles Ponce, PEE
Engr. Franco Obierrez, PEE
Engr. Jun Bayno, PEE
Engr. Jason Troyo, PEE
Engr. Burds Burdador, REE
Engr. Cedric Urbiztundo, REE
Engr. Oscar Pasilan, PEE
Engr. Camilo Castro, PEE
Engr. Loyde Alcoseba, REE
Engr. Fred Mercado, PEE
Ms. Babie Abad – Executive Secretary
Engr. Noel Fernandez, PEE – Region 7 Governor
Engr. Doods Amora, PEE – National Auditor
To the following Sponsors, Product Exhibitors, Advertisers and Patrons – big thanks...
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
AMERICAN WIRE & CABLE CO., INC.
VISAYAN ELECTRIC COMPANY
PHELPS DODGE PHILIPPINES
T’SYS INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS, INC.
WESTRADE INTERNATIONAL CO., INC.
GTB INDUSTRIAL NETWORK, INC.
INTRANET TRADE INT'L, INC.
LJ INDUSTRIAL FABRICATION, INC.
COOPER POWER SYSTEMS
EDMI PHILIPPINES, INC.
DULHUNTY TRADING INT'L, PHILS.
MH POLY-ELECTROMECHS, INC.
TURBONED, INC./IHI TURBO INT’L TRADE
ZENITH WIRE & CONDUIT, INC.
SENSING TECHNOLOGY CORP.
TOP-RIGID IND'L SAFETY SUPPLY
PLDT SME GROUP
RPV ELECTRO TECHNOLOGY PHILS.
BELDEN INT’L (PHILS)
ASIAPHIL GROUP OF COMPANIES.
PROFIBUS INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
EXPONENT CONTROL & ELECT'L CORP.
AMERICAN WIRES & CABLES CO., INC.
GENTEC DISTR'N CORP.
ASIA WIRING SYSTEMS PTE LTD
NEWBRIDGE ELECT'L ENT.
ACAS ELEKTRIK CORPORATION
B/A/G ELECTRONICS, INC.
CEBU TRISTAR CORPORATION
KOTEN ENTERPRISES COMPANY INC.
JJ-LAPP CABLE (P), INC.
COMBINED ELECTRO-MECH’L SUPPLY, INC.
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
PANASONIC ELECTRIC WORK SALES PHILS., CORP.
SYCWIN COATING & WIRES, INC.
SHIHLIN ELECTRIC
CEBU POWER EXPONENT SERVICES
PRIMARY ELEKTRIKS & POWER SPECIALISTS CORP
FRONTIER POWER TECHNOLOGIES
HIGHWIRE ENGINEERING
CEBU POWER EXPONENT SERVICES, INC
KONSULT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
UNIVERSAL MACROTECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & SERVICES, INC
ENERGY & BUILDING APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES CORP
GLOBAL POWER INDUSTRIAL SALES
ASAP ENGINEERING SERVICES
LJ INDUSTRIAL FABRICATION INC.
PRIMARY ELEKTRIKS & POWER SPECIALIST CORP.
EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS, INC.
PHILFLEX PHILIPS WIRES & CABLES CO.
P.T. CERNA CORPORATION
TURBONED, INC. / IHI TURBO INT’L TRADE
OMRON ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD
RS COMPONENTS
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS & LIGHTING
YOKOGAWA PHILIPPINES, INC.
MAN DIESEL PHILIPPINES INC.
ADVANCE MAINTENANCE SOLUTION INC.
PHIL-JAPAN AIRPORT CONSULTANTS, INC.
EVERCON BUILDERS & EQUIPMENT CORP
ABOITIZ ENERGY SOLUTION, INC.
MACROTREND INTEGRATED SYSTEM
PERT, INC
PETRON CORPORATION
PEMCOR-VISMIN INC.
PANASONIC ELECTRIC WORK SALES PHILS., CORP.
MAPFRE INSULAR INSURANCE CORP
BLACKSTONE POWER & CONTROLS
JBR ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.
PPI PAZIFIK POWER, INC.
METROGRAFIX
PIECO NEUTRON BATTERIES
And to the others who in one way or another contributed to the success of the affair.
Bannered by the theme “Achieving Excellence Amidst Global Challenges”, the North Cebu Chapter of the INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC., successfully hosted the 10th VISAYAS (REGION VII) CONFERENCE held on August 27-29, 2009 at the large and classy Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) of Mandaue City, Philippines.
The Conference kicked off on August 22, 2009 at SMC Reception Center, a Saturday before the main event, where Competency-Based Olympics for graduating students and electrical practitioners alike vied for honors and cash prizes. A Golf Tournament featuring IIEE’s top golfers and four (4) pre-conference Technical Sessions followed on August 27.
In the morning of August 28, the main event formally opened with a ‘CABLE CUTTING CEREMONY’ by the Guest of Honor assisted by Engr. Noel T. Fernandez, Region 7 Governor and Engr. Arthur N. Escalante, National President, together with the 2009 IIEE Board of Governors. Following the Cable Cutting Rites saw the 'OPENING SALVO' – a digital presentation & interpretation of the association’s theme for 2009.
Gracing the Opening Ceremonies was the Guest of Honor & Keynote Speaker, Mr. JESUS 'JESS' N. ALCORDO, President of Cebu Energy Development Corporation. In his keynote speech, he cited the levels in the quest for global excellence where the role of the Institute as the excellent catalyst for change can only be found in an organization that is cohesive, active and intact. He emphasized that advancements in technology will lead to the promotion of the renewable energy in the country. “I believe Renewable Energy is the energy of the future and we should all work together to make it work for us. For the Philippines, this means building a robust industrial economy as pre-requisite so that it can meet the challenges of future impacts of climate change”. Citing statistics in Green House Gas emissions, he lamented “the politicization of science the result of which could further strain the country’s fragile economy in a costly exercise that contributes nothing for the desired end, Renewable Energy”.
The conference underscored several technical assemblies in the end-objective of strengthening the roles of the Filipino electrical engineers amidst recent global challenges.
The three-day conference undertook the various fields of: ‘MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT’, ‘PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR LARGE SUBSTATIONS’, ‘FAULTS IN SUBSTATIONS’, ‘RELIABILITY IN INDUSTRIAL POWER SYSTEMS’, ‘CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION’, ‘APPLICATION OF INSULATION COORDINATION IN SUBSTATIONS’, ‘HARNESSING GEOTHERMAL POWER IN THE PHILIPPINES’, ‘ELECTRICAL DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS’, ‘APPLICATION OF CURRENT LIMITERS IN SYSTEMS WITH HIGH FAULT CURRENTS’, ‘ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS & TECHNIQUES’, ‘OPEN ACCESS ENERGY TRADING’, ‘BLACK-OUT 101’, ‘RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE’, ‘EFFICIENT LIGHTING DESIGN CONCEPTS’, ‘CONDITION-BASED POWER TRANSFORMER MAINTENANCE’, ‘NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR POWER GENERATION’, and ‘HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER’. The technical papers were delivered simultaneously in the Plenary Hall as well as in separate function rooms.
The powerhouse of Speakers & Resource Persons in the Conference were notable electrical engineers of the IIEE as follows: Engrs. Roddy Penalosa, Art Evangelista, Jaime Mendoza, Francis Mapile, Ellsworth Lucero, Edward Mendoza, Art Lopez, Mel Fonollera, Willie Canizares, Pol Leoncio, Noel Fernandez, Doods Amora, Ely Silvosa, Jules Alcantara and Mandy Diaz.
Different product presentations were held by different companies such as Yokogawa (Philippines), Inc., P.T. Cerna Corporation, American Wire & Cables, PLDT Small & Medium Enterprise Group, RS Components, Philips Electronics & Lighting, IHI Turbo International, OMRON (Asia Pacific), Visayan Electric company, Inc., Phelps Dodge (Phils), and Philflex Wires & Cables Co.
For the first time in many years, the conference highlighted the attendance of graduating EE students from different colleges & universities of Cebu. Subjects of interest in their own technical sessions were the following: SUBSTATIONS & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS IN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES by Engr. Al Mahatani Lebumfacil, MOTOR POWER CIRCUITS by Engr. Ernie Abunda Jr., GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS IN THE VISAYAS by Engr. Mike Abrasaldo, GEOTHERMAL POWER DISPATCHING & MARSHALLING by Engr. Simeon Go, Jr., NON-DESTRUCTIVE MAINTENANCE TESTINGS by Engr. Roland Alcos and ELECTRICAL CODES & STANDARDS by Engr. Ely Silvosa. Such efforts by the organizers in reaching out the future electrical engineers were lauded as very much aligned with the IIEE National President’s agenda on enhancing the students’ competence and finally bridging the gap between the academe and the industry. The kick-off activities of the conference saw the students participating in the Competency Olympics with high spirits.
The evening of August 28 saw the Fellowship & Camaraderie Night at the plushy ambiance of CITY SPORTS CENTRE CEBU (CSCC) at the world-class Ayala Business Park. Featuring the renowned Cebu lechons and beer constantly flowing as punctuated by Live Wyre Band in the backdrop, the night was deemed short and even wanting for more.
As Guest Speaker for the Closing Ceremonies, Engr. Roddy N. Peñalosa, Chairman of the Board of Electrical Engineering cited the acceptance of the country’s educational system into the mainstream of international standards. He encouraged everyone to continue learning and be equipped with professional competence at any given time, all the time. He congratulated the host North Cebu Chapter, headed by its dedicated Chapter President, Engr. Willie Canizares and the Chapter officers for the successful & wonderful Regional Conference that is worthwhile for everyone to remember.
Engr. Noel T. Fernandez capped the three-day event with his short message, extending his warmest appreciation to all the guests, delegates, and people who work hard for the success of the event.
Just as the event started up with a Doxology & Opening Prayer, the Conference likewise ended properly with a spirited Closing Prayer.
At the end of the day, let us congratulate IIEE Region 7 Governor and the Host North Cebu Chapter for a Regional Conference that is truly an affair to remember!
Impressed on the show, Engr. Art Escalante, IIEE National President said in his inspirational speech, “This is the kind of quiz show that we want to implement nationwide. With this example, the IIEE National Quiz Show will surely be much improved... and I'm surprised, it's fun, motivating and entertaining...”
Big winners in the Electrical Engineers Category are the following:
Champion – MEPZ (Mactan Export Processing Zone) Team: Geovani Pabualan (Fairchild SemiCon), Joseph Garry Dagpin (TMX Phils), Allan Sabandal (Lexmark)
First Runner-Up – The ACADEME Team: Gregorio Pajaron, Jr. (UV), Joecyn Archival (CSCST), Rommel Luna (CIT).
Second Runner-Up – ASAP ENGINEERING SERVICES Team: Laarni Arcillas, Juhn Mark Gimongala.
EE Students Category:
Champion – CIT Team I: Jan Mikhail Villarino, Mal Cary Mula, Agapito Peluno, Eric John Mantalaba
First Runner-Up – CSCST Team I: Christian Daryl Herrera, Wilen Melsedec Narvios, Reynaldo Agudo
Second Runner-Up – CIT Team II: Ronnel Bustamante, Yena Viovicente, Christian Delator, Nelson Pido
All winning teams received plaques of merit and cash prizes. Hosted by IIEE North Cebu Chapter, the affair was chaired by Engr. Oscar Pasilan, PEE, of Cebu Chapter and co-chaired by Engr. Ernie Abunda, Jr, PEE, of North Cebu Chapter.
