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Volume xliv 4th quarter 2015

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED electrical engineers of the philippines, inc.

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Cover StoryTop of Their Game"These days, most of people desire to excel; be at the top of their game. The journey continues even after you graduate college. You aim to be outstanding; to be someone remarkable. You don’t stop at simply being an engineer," writes Ynna Marie Cruz on the five professionals added to the rooster of IIEE’s Outstanding PEEs, REEs and RMEs.

IIEE@40monTejo, ferrer Graces The40Th anc“All of you play a vital role in enhancing the quality life of your loved ones, to the communities and so our countrymen to the work that you do,” says Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo, in one of the highlights of the 40th annual gathering of PEEs, REEs, and RMEs.

HealthplasTic served on plaTes!When anthropogenic debris conquers seafood dining, Michelle Ann Ruiz investigates what happens to our gastronomies. “Scientist may not have any idea what amount of plastic present in fish can be a threat to human safety, but one thing is for sure, plastics do not belong in the human body,” she concludes.

Traveljailbreak To pinaTuboJoeben Villaruel Jr. narrates, “A one hour and thirty minute trip inside monstrous 4x4 trucks will be a bit bumpy,” as one group goes trekking to the crater lake of Mount Pinatubo. “But the best thing to do at this moment is to appreciate the delightful gift of nature… even just for a moment, have freed yourself from the stresses of everyday life,” he assures.

EE WomanmeeT The hoT,iron sTricker“Living my life as an example that encourage women to study the field of EE to enhance their talents, skills, and to be more productive,” Luck-Luck Arriesgado says it differently. And The Electrical Engineer finds it why.

TechnicalfuTure facToryWinners of the IIEE National Research Competition feature different ways to harness energy: waste heat recovery system, hybrid energy from room ventilation and solar panel, and innovative breakwater systems. This is how your Institute nurtures budding researchers and pushes them to power the economy in the future.

Feedbackonly ee To pracTice eeIn Primo Beltan’s last of four parts, he fleshes out the violations in the practice of EE, creating confusion and demoralization in the ranks of PEEs, REEs, and RMEs, and what we can do to strengthen and raise the bar of our professional towards greater excellence.

Ask the EExpertsIt’s the small world after all, says the children song. But not for EE. Together with the Institute’s Technical Information Committee, this new feature showcases industry practices inquired by our fellow professionals.

From the National President“This is just the beginning of our journey towards success which will demand the best from all of us. In the meantime, the torch is to be passed to the next set of leaders,” ends Sheila Cabaraban.

What’s News• Ruby means stability, says Cabaraban• 2nd EET student summit breaks new ground• Tarlac hosts Central Luzon Conference• Government, IIEEF explains energy saving devices• IIEE chapters end 2015 with new officers

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This issue covers the five outstanding professionals in various fields of EE. Noel, Fred, Nestor, Ireneo, and Ed are maybe good engineers and electricians for that matter but they are also professionals for others as well. So for The Electrical Engineer, we honor them by sketching their faces in good mood, enjoying their moment with each other. You can guess what there are chatting is all about – something about their new project, new prospect, and new opportunities. or maybe what else they can do to make a good dent in our society, to manifest malasakit in every way they do. After all, this is what EE is all about.

We hope that in the next time we are sketching another batch of outstanding professionals in the magazine covers, it’s you enjoying moments with your fellow awardees. We hope you pick up the inspiration from our awardees, and the next breed of PEEs, REEs, and RMEs, to pick them up from you.

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EdITOR’S NOTE: The Electrical Engineer received a lengthy white paper from the author entitled ‘Improvement of the Practice of Electrical Engineering in the Philippines.’ For the interest of our readers, we are publishing it in four parts covering topics on sign and seal rights for REEs, furthering IIEE membership development, non-electrical engineers preparing electrical plans, and House Bill 4325. This is the last of four parts.

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It is evident that agricultural engineers, some architects and civil engineers are preparing electrical plans themselves and seek PEEs

to sign and seal them. Section 3.(a).(2), Article II of RA 8559 (Philippine Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998 as published in the PRC website) allows agricultural engineers with the supervision and preparation of engineering design, plans, specifications, project studies and estimates for farm electrification. Section 32.(a), Article IV of RA 7920 states that “No person shall practice or offer to practice electrical engineering in the Philippines without having previously obtained a certificate of registration and a professional license from the Board of Electrical Engineering except as provided for in Section 14 hereof”.

Consequently, section 2.(a).(2) of RA 7920 specifically mentions “design and preparation plans, specifications and estimates for electric power systems, power plants, power distribution systems…” as one form of electrical engineering service rendered and considered as an electrical engineering practice. Therefore Section 3.(a).(2), Article II of RA 8559 and other non-electrical engineering disciplines preparing electrical plans is in violation of RA 7920.

This violation in the practice of electrical engineering is also creating confusion and demoralization among licensed electrical practitioners resulting to the probable decline on the integrity, competence and service devotion in the electrical engineering practice.

Therefore, by the virtue of RA 7920, only licensed electrical practitioners or non-licensed electrical practitioners under the charge and supervision of an REE/PEE should prepare electrical plans, designs, etc. This would also include farm electrification. Farm Electrical systems or large agricultural buildings may also go beyond 220 V (480 V, 4.16 kV systems can be typical these days). Considering that the practice of electrical engineering is specific and technically autonomous, it should be prudent for the protection of the public to have only licensed electrical practitioners perform the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment.

The author wishes to present more recommendations which would help promote the welfare of the electrical engineering profession and instill motivation and trust in its implementation and management.

• Provide more stringent punitive provisions on all violations made to R.A. 7920.

• Encourage all electrical practitioners to technically contribute by authoring technical white papers which will be reviewed and published by IIEE for the benefit of its members or publish technical books.

• Look into possibilities of making the PEC education in the BSEE course to be 2 semesters instead of one. All instructors teaching PEC subjects should be competent on the PEC interpretations and applications. universities may elect to employ part-time PEC instructors and obtain recommendations from IIEE.

IIEE, to promote trust from its paid membership, should have their annual statement of assets and liabilities published every first quarter of every year.

The employment of an REE or PEE, either full time or part time, by the Local Building official (LBo) office to perform electrical inspections should be mandatory.

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"Do not give up doing your best simply because you were not given the credit. This is not a wise thing to do. Continue being the best and let your work speak for yourself."-Francis Kong

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Customer: Do you have any two-watt, 4-volt bulbs?Sales Rep: For what? Customer: No, two. Sales Rep: Two what? Customer: Yes. Sales Rep: No.

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Chief engineer: You told me that you would finish the layout in three days.Engineer: Sure, but not three consecutive days!

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R.A. 7920

SectionProposed Change

2 Add “Farm Electrification” and “Electrical System in Mines”

16As needed based on follow through on recommendations described in “a” in Section VI “REEs to Sign and Seal with Conditions”

17As needed based on “a” in Section VI “REEs to Sign and Seal with Conditions”

18As needed based on Section VI “Regulation of the Practice of RME”

25Suggest to maintain IIEE status and form Technical Societies where members can be part of within IIEE.

31 As needed based on proposed changes in section 16~18


33 Add farm electrification and electrical system in mines


37Certificate of Specialty application procedure should be published. The screening process may be done by IIEE through its related technical societies.

IIEE, through its technical societies, should publish templates of electrical inspection checklists and procedures which will be periodically updated.universities and Colleges offering BSEE should encourage an “on-the-Job Training” (oJT) to all its 4th year students and coordinate with companies involved in any form of Electrical Engineering work. This can be done on the summer prior to 5th year 1st Semester.

R.A. 7920 and PEC may also elect to include electrical systems in Mining Facilities. however, since use of electricity in mines are more safety stringent due to the nature of operations in mining facilities, a separate Article in PEC should be made. To summarize,

In addition, the following are further suggested by the author:

• Article I Section 6 of BEE Resolution No. 22 should state “An Electrical Engineer shall take paramount at all times for the safety the life, health and welfare of his employees, other workers, as well as of the general public and to the protection of life and property that may be affected by the work under his responsibility and shall have due regard to the environment.”

• A new section should be added to Article II of BEE Resolution No. 22 which would state “An Electrical Engineer shall execute his practice only on work that he is competent to perform based on his technical training and work experience.”

• Foreword, Appendix I of the IIEE Manual of Professional Practice 2007, should state “The Engineer shall uphold and advance the integrity, competence, honor, dedication to service and dignity of the engineering profession by:”

• Section I, Appendix I of the IIEE Manual of Professional Practice 2007, should state “using his knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and safety;”

• New section should be added in Appendix I of the IIEE Manual of Professional Practice 2007 under “Fundamentals” that states “Shall execute his practice only on work that he is competent to perform based on his technical training and work experience.”

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Ask the EExperts

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Laguna ConneCtion

I have a simple question that is being asked due to the nature of our project, what is the electrical grid topology used locally in Laguna I need this answered so as I receive proper counseling on how to proceed with my project for this area. Please note that I am in Canada and that is the reason I cannot ask in person or call.

Again to clarify the question, what electrical connection does the local electrical company use in Laguna?

Thank you for your time!

Joel Castillo([email protected])

The committee answers:

For the Meralco franchise- the following cities and municipalities in Laguna: Biñan, Cabuyao, Calamba, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, San Pablo, Alaminos, Bay, Calauan, Liliw, Los Baños, Luisiana, Magdalena, Majayjay, Nagcarlan, Pila, Rizal and Victoria are being served through 34.5 kV primary line-to-line voltage, -substation transformer - Wye secondary.

While Santa Cruz and parts of Los Baños and the whole of Carmelray Industrial Park 2, Calamba are still being served at 13.8 kV primary line-to-line voltage, substation transformer- Delta secondary. You must contat the nearest Meralco business center just to be sure in these areas.

While the following municipalities under First Laguna Electric Cooperative (FLECO): Kalayaan, Lumban, Pagsanjan, Cavinti, Famy, Paete, Pangil, Siniloan, Pakil, Santa Maria and Mabitac are being served at 13.2 kV primary line-to-line voltage (7.62 kV Line-to-neutral) substation transformer delta secondary.

You may contact Engr. JM Caringlan of Fleco at their head office at Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Laguna with telephone numbers (049) 808-4478 and (049) 501-4478.

I would like to ask if there are any provision in PEC regarding the use of panel boards with lugs connected to distribution panel board, assuming that all panel board are connected in one room?

Thanks.

Rodolfo alcantara Jr.([email protected])

The committee answers:

Yes, the PEC has such provision for the situation you have mentions – wherein there is no main circuit breaker per sub-feeder panel (PPA, PPtB, PPC, PPD) – but is connected only to the circuit breakers of the main distribution panel (MDP) is allowed on the following conditions:

1. It is located on the same room and the sub-feeder panel is not more than 3 meters horizontal distance from the main distribution panel.

2. Should closely follow the provision in these articles:• 2.40.2.2 Location in Circuit.• 2.40.2.2 (3) Industrial Installation Secondary Conductors

Not Over 7600 mm Long. For industrial installations only, where the length of the secondary conductors does not exceed 7600 mm and complies with all of the following:a. The ampacity of the secondary conductors is not less

than the secondary current rating of the transformer, and the sum of the ratings of the overcurrent devices does not exceed the ampacity of the secondary conductors.

b. All overcurrent devices are grouped.c. The secondary conductors are protected from

physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway or by other approved means.

• 2.40.8.3 (b)(1) Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection.

Disclaimer:

Since the use of this answer is wholly voluntary, the IIEE Technical Information Committee nor its main organization (IIEE) accepts no liability for any personal injury, property or other damage, of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly ore indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance upon or any actions taken on the basis of the information or answer provided by this committee. IIEE Technical Information Committee excludes any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the information presented, Views or opinions presented in this answer are solely those of the committee and is for general information and educational purpose only. They do not necessarily represent those of the main organization. Personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission from IIEE must be obtained for all other uses, in any current or future media, including reprinting/republishing this material for advertising or promotional purposes, for resale or redistribution or reuse of any copyrighted component of this work in other works or media. This especially applies to those not intended to be the recipient of such answer.

So what will you do when you have to verify if the electrical work you are doing is compliant with industry practice, government regulations, international standards and many more? Better ask our expert PEEs, REEs, and RMEs.

In this issue, we asked our colleagues from the Technical Information Committee to share with some of the inquiries submitted through their Facebook account IIEE Technical Information Committee (Official). More questions will be answered in the next issues to keep them coming and we will look for expert anwers.

a. The conductors shall be considered to be protected if calculations, made under engineering supervision, determine that the system overcurrent devices will protect the conductors within recognized time vs. current limits for all short-circuit and ground-fault conditions.

Should you use standard termination methodology (e.g. Allen or Crimp-type), it is suggested that you use acceptable terminal lugs in conformance with the Philippine National Standards or similar standards.

Note: The answer is based on the diagram provided by the one requesting.

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EDITOR’S NOTEYnna Marie M. CruzWriterYnna have been writing for the school paper back in high school until she became more involved with film and production in college. as a young professional, her work usually tends to be related to communication.

Michelle Ann A. Ruiz writerMichelle is a writer, an activist and a feminist. Philosophy, politics, social issues and various literatures keep her boredom at arm's length.

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JoEBEN L. VILLARuEL JR. WRiteR/PHotogRaPHeRJoeben is a hybrid photographer trapped inside his vast and complex imagination seeking his way out to the real world.

JuSTINBERG F. BANTIGuEWRiteR/gRaPHiC DeSigneRJustin is a registered master electrician in the making, a former campus journalist, an adventurer, and an ultimate risk taker.

ALLAN SALEh F. DE VERAiLLuStRatoRAl is part of the City Planning office of the Quezon City Local Government unit. he hails from the family of artists from Antipolo, does 3D street art and shows his love of nature through biking.

We can all Be greaT

I always wonder if Alexander III of Macedonia thought he will be called ‘The Great’ someday after all of his military accomplishments. So does Charlemagne, Catherine (the Empress of Russia), Gandhi, and all other figures some of us have already forgotten from World History classes ages ago. I wonder why no Filipino leaders nor heroes have this superlative, the closest I remember is Rajah Matanda (meaning Old Ruler).

Five centuries hence, great comes with many forms – academics, social works, spiritual life, public service, professional practice, etc. The idea drives people to become great in whatever endeavor they take, like a new achievement waiting to be unlocked.

Eventually, the definition evolves that it does not always a work for greater good, but also for the work define personally. Being great becomes personal, an achievement defined by one’s choice and ego. And then every one’s great in his or her own way.

With this issue, we have interviewed the IIEE’s five new addition to the roster of great EE practitioners – PEEs, REEs and RMEs that changed the game, set the standards and made all the difference. Reading their stories makes me think the life and times they have spent, not to be rewarded the title ‘great’ someday, but to help, nurture and give back.

The cover stories of Noel Nebran, Fred Canizares, Nestor Rivera, Ireneo Tangon, and Ed Frias might interest you. Why? Because their stories are also your stories. Their struggles are your struggles. Their achievement are your achievements too. And if they can do it, so do you.

So welcome to another issue that believes in your innate, great talent and skills. We in The Electrical Engineer are determined to bring out from every PEE, REE and RME the greatness they have within, something we need to make a good dent, not only for our personal cause, for the greater good as well. It’s what we called malasakit (and I rather have it in Filipino). And it is what our profession Electrical Engineering is all about.

I always wonder why people do things they do? We got bad stories of personal motives and gains. But we still find hope in humanity upon reading the stories of Noel, Willie, Nestor, Ireneo and Ed. We can’t wait to have your own story here. But for now, enjoy our pages. Reflect and be inspired. Because tomorrow is another day to do something great!

Enjoy our last issue for 2015. Because we save the best for last!

Kaycee

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Our Institute has made indelible mark in the profession and in the industry. hence, we continue to serve members, the public and institutions with renewed vigor and commitment to

professional excellence purposely to deliver quality services.

Amidst professional and industry challenges confronting the profession, our aspiration to contribute to the advancement of our practitioners, to the Institute’s sustainable growth and to the national development remains the core of this year’s leadership.

As we embark to aggressive directions, we have to cope with the changing demands of the industry. Guided by the Vision 2020, we focused on the following key themes to strengthen our mandate to serve our members.

Financial Growth and Sustainability

our 2014 audited financial statement was presented to the general membership during the 40th ANC-General Membership Meeting having net surplus of Php 5, 510, 218. on the other hand, unaudited financial statement ending November 31, 2015 has total revenue of Php 61, 797, 364.98 equivalent to 82% of the target while expenses has reached 64% of the utilization or Php 42, 147, 142.83.

Membership Engagement and Satisfaction

our membership strength is now at 47, 174 active members equivalent to 10.26 % growth as compared to December 2014. The oath taking ceremonies for successful licensure examinees for Professional Electrical Engineer, Registered Electrical Engineer and Registered Master Electrician last october 3, 2015 marked the highest membership capture of 39.19% in addition to the total membership as compared to previous months.

In terms of targets, we have reached 65% out of updated membership contact information, 72 new Professional Electrical Engineers and 30 ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineers.

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Corporate Branding

The Board of Governors recently approved the Memorandum of Agreement between Bureau of Product Standards and IIEE which allows the Institute to adopt the standards development organization and gives us necessary information for study of possible adoption.

operational Excellence and Process Innovation

We instituted operational efficiency by implementing process improvement in the delivery of service to the members and stakeholders. To improve the Institute’s quality management system under ISo 9001 certification, a surveillance audit was conducted last November 3, 2015 at the National office.

Project Management and Advocacy

IIEE in partnership with ICASEA, continuously manage to effectively implement various programs and projects such as high Efficiency Motors (hEMs), Switch-Asia Project and Asia Power Quality Initiative.

For continuation of Electrical Safety Enforcement and Awareness (ESEA) campaign, the committee conducted the following activities:

• Training the Inspectors Program at Villa Caceres hotel, Naga City last october 12-13, 2015

• Training the Inspectors Program at university Southeastern Philippines, Davao City last December 4-5, 2015.

on way to Vision 2020, IIEE likewise upholds and commences the following activities:

• Participated in the PAPRB’s Professional Summit held last october 30, 2015 at the Manila hotel.

• 17th Central Luzon Regional Conference hosted by IIEE-Tarlac Chapter last october 9-10, 2015 at Central Park hotel, Tarlac City. The said regional conference was attended by over 200 delegates from the region and nearby cities.

• 40th Annual National Convention and 3E XPo last November 25-28, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. With over 3, 300 delegates and 220 local and international

exhibitors, this four-day event marks another milestone in the history of IIEE as it holds significant activities as follows:

(a) IIEE Ruby Awards Night by which IIEE awarded the people, places and events who made significant contribution to the Institute’s growth;(b) 2nd International Lighting Show;(c) EE Practitioners Night;(d) Simultaneous Technical Sessions;(e) Research Colloquium and Student’s Forum; (f) RME Forum; and(g) Exhibition (open for public viewing)

• Turnover Ceremonies and officers’ Christmas Party last December 12, 2015 at Meralco Lighthouse, ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. This is the culmination of the Institute’s activities for the year; it was attended by the Board of Governors, committee chairmen and members, secretariat and student council.

My journey as 2015 National President has never been easy. Amidst challenges confronting our profession, the core of this year's leadership has remained firm. hence, the cliché that life begins at 40.

Today’s success is the product of cumulative efforts and dedication of our former officers and members. Thus, on our 40th year, we brought back the pride and honor to the people who have made significant contributions to the Institute’s growth. Forty people, places and events were awarded during the IIEE Ruby Awards Night last November 27, 2015.

on the second year of setting our strategic direction guided by our Vision 2020, we have already broken the bonds of ordinary existence and learned to embrace the inevitable changes and demands from the Institute and its members.

Believing that future is something that has to be created, our present actions will define our future; I am fortunate to have a team who also wants to be a catalyst, change makers and thought transformers who are always ready to provoke actions leading towards the advancement of practitioners and growth of the Institute.

This leadership owes its success to the BoG, ExCom, CNP, committees, secretariat and members whose dedication has become an inspiration to everyone.

This is just a beginning of our journey towards success which will demand the best from all of us. In the meantime, the torch is to be passed to the next set of leaders.

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WHAT'S THE NEWS

During the 40th IIEE Annual National Convention, the IIEE Council of Student Chapters held its 2nd Electrical Engineering Technology Student Summit (EETSS) attended by students from various schools in the country.

Including in the summit were the quiz shows; the 13th Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) Quiz Show which engages the students to learn more and understand the PEC better through a healthy competition and the 2nd Clash of Intellects in Engineering Sciences (CIENSCIA).

Among the 13th PEC Quiz Show participants, only three were made it to the place− 1st, Southern Luzon State university, 2nd, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges and the 3rd, Camarines Norte State College.on the 2nd CIENSCIA, the winners are− 1st, Technological university of the Philippines Manila, 2nd, Rizal Technological university and the 3rd, Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila.

“how to end this speech wholly and gracefully?” quips Sheila Cabaraban, outgoing president of IIEE during the Institute’s Turn-over Ceremonies and Christmas Party at The Lighthouse, December 12.

“We made sacrifices because we committed ourselves to a selfless cause,” the 2015 National President furthered. Cabaraban added that “the next board will also have a share of sacrifices. Strength of character will be tested.”

Traditional table name hand over of 2016 president Cruz with 2015 President Cabaraban.

One of the scenes from the 13th PEC Quiz Show and 2nd CIENSCIA.

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iiee Turned oVer To 2016 presidenT cruzThe second IIEE female president believes that her leadership, marked by the 40 years of the Institute means stability. “Ruby means stability – rekindling our commitment,” she describes.

Larry Cruz, 2015 National Vice President for Internal Affairs and Chairman of last year’s Annual National Convention shares that “after 21 years for serving IIEE, I’m happy, eager and excited to be your national president for 2016.”

Cruz pledged to all members of the Institute that his leadership will be a consultative and participative one. “People-centered, membership-centered and will maximize all the opportunities for the enhancement of members”, will be great part of his agenda.

The annual transfer-of-leadership ceremony was witnessed by past and present national, regional and chapter officers of IIEE and its student arm, Council of Student Chapters. Later in the program, IIEE honored all members of the conventions bureau, for their contribution towards the success of the 40th national convention held in SMX Convention Center in Pasay, 25-28 November.

The summit also features technical discussions on green building, smart grid, high efficiency motors, power system planning, conductor size and protection, and solar photovoltaic technology. Board of Electrical Engineering officer-in-charge Francis Mapile also took time to discussed the student preparations for the REE and RME board exams.

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IIEE Tarlac Chapter hosted the 17th Central Luzon Regional Conference, held on october 9-10 at Central Park hotel.

headed by Engr. Roy Y. Yutuc, regional governor and Glen Bautista, Tarlac chapter president, the confab were composed of nine technical sessions, a plant tour at the Phelps Dodge Philippines Manufacturing Plant in San Miguel, and 10 product presentations. Tarlac City Mayor Ace Manalang officially closed the successful event attended by 200 EE professionals.

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Roy Yutuc leads the opening ceremonies at the Central Luzon Conference.

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The Philippines has the second most expensive electricity in the Southeast Asian region. That is why it is not surprising that household consumers continue to find ways to lessen their electric bills. They get easily swayed by the savvy talks and remarkable demonstrations of presenters from manufacturers of energy saving devices seen in malls.

A lot of these household consumers tend to buy these energy saving devices and say that they experienced a reduction in their electricity bills. however, they could not be sure if the said reduction is due to the energy saving device or through their efforts to reduce electrical usage.

This article does not question the technical integrity of the devices. We just want to share some insights for the consumers’ additional information.

How it works

Basically, an energy saving device works like a capacitor. It stores the energy inside of it and release the said energy in a smoother way, thereby having a smoother flow of current to the system.

It is common knowledge to electrical practitioners that the electricity that goes into our houses is unstable. There are fluctuations in the electrical system that causes the current to spike or fall. These spikes cannot be used by household appliances which wastes the electric current from the circuit.

Technically, most energy saving devices work on the principle of surge protection technology. It uses capacitors to smoothen the flow of current to the system. The capacitor acts like a filter which stores

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WHAT'S THE NEWSor holds the surge current until a sudden drop is experienced by the electrical system. The device then releases the stored energy thus smoothing out the output current to the system.

Government says

The Department of Energy (DoE) for its part has issued a warning to the public not to buy these so-called energy saving devices.

In a recent test conducted by the department’s science research specialists, evidence shows that there is indeed a reduction in amperes or the current that flows in to the system. however, the wattage, which is what the consumers pay to the distribution utility did not exhibit changes.

DoE Secretary Zenaida Monsada said that consumers must be prudent in purchasing items in order to lower their electricity bills. She suggests that consumers just buy appliances with higher energy efficiency rating (EER) or energy efficiency factor (EEF).

In a statement acknowledging the inventors of these devices, former DoE undersecretary Loreta G. Ayson says that, “We do acknowledge the inventors’ ingenuity in coming up with such energy-saving devices but we hope their products are really energy-savers so we can help the people reduce their energy consumption and thus save money, particularly at this time when the supply and cost of electricity have stirred public concern.”

IIEEF results

The IIEE Foundation Testing Laboratory also conducted its own tests on these energy saving device in accordance with PNS 2080:2010 and the testing of test loads is in accordance with the initial reading procedures of PNS IEC 60969:2006 (for CFL) and PNS IEC/PAS 62612:2013 (for LED).

In the tests, IIEEF observed that the energy saving device failed to give energy savings, based on the formula indicated in PNS 2080:2010 when CFLs and LEDs were applied. Also, using a pure sine wave AC source, the electrical system exhibited increase in current and power while there were decrease in power factor, total harmonic distortion (ThD) and luminous efficacy as shown in table below.

Benefits

These energy saving devices are currently abundant in malls and even the sidewalks. They target the household consumers who just want to save on their electricity bills.

In the household, there are basically two types of loads that exist, one is the resistive type (i.e. lights, toasters) and the other is the reactive type (i.e. motors, fans, etc.). Resistive loads have a power factor of one (1) while reactive loads have a power factor of less than one.

There are three types of power going into an electrical system. The apparent power (kVA) is the computation of power by multiplying the voltage and current of an electrical system by using a multi meter. The reactive power (kVAR) is free for home use and is not read by the electric meters of the distribution utility. The real power (kW) is the power that the distribution utility charges the end users.

power Triangle. Real power is caused by resistive loads whereas reactive power is brought by inductive and capacitor loads.

using this power triangle, resistive loads have no problems since its voltage is always in phase with the current and has an ideal power factor of one. Reactive loads, however, has a lower power factor because of the inductive/capacitive properties of the appliance.

With the energy saving device, there is indeed a decrease in current. Real power has been constant meaning the pump has been consuming the same amount of energy in both cases. This means that although energy saving devices can definitely lower the current in an electrical system, it does not necessarily mean that it lowers electricity bills. utility company charges consumers based on their consumption of real power and not apparent power.

Load Current* Power* Power Factor* ThD*Luminous

Flux*Luminous Efficacy* Energy Savings

CFL 44.26% 1.97% (30.38%) (36.30%) (0.06%) (1.99%) (1.90%)

LED 685.71% 0.68% (87.95%) (86.48%) 0.03% (0.64%) (0.63%)

Apparent Power(kVA)

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ESDs and CFLs. Although no power energy saving realize, ESDs decrease power factor, ThD, among others figures in parenthesis shows decrease of value.


President: Yahcob H. DarayanVP-Internal: Alex A. AcostaVP-External: Joseph P. MaquindangVP-Technical: Alexander D. KhoSecretary: Lovey Joy P. PerezTreasurer: Marjorie C. IbanezAsst. Treasurer: Ariann D. Godinez

Auditor: Mark Anthony U. SebastianBoard of DirectorsRichard GalandeEd Ryan CedenoFilart Delos SantosEdgar LunaJoel Gregorio

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Board of DirectorsPastor D. AbreganaArthur T. AgripoKharla Belcena

Welgreg R. BorjaRandy P. DiazRocky Jerard P. SendiongIreneo L. TangonAlvin Royce M. Timtim

Immediate Former PresidentDana Marie Y. Eduave

ConsultantsRoger C. FloresRomeo A. Alforque

President: Arnulfo G. Suganob VP-Internal: Salvador F. Francisco VP-External: Roger P. BalderasVP-Technical: Joel S. Songano Secretary: Robert M. JalbuenaTreasurer: Allan S. Biton Auditor: Paul John J. Carmelo

Board of DirectorsErnesto S. Fabales IIJose Uriel V. ArancilloRealiza O. CuribaJuna D. Sarroza

Immediate Former PresidentArnold Dosano

President: Erwin V. CastilloVP-Internal: Aris Love G. GuianiVP-External: Suhtarto A. BationgVP-Technical: Hamin L. AminoSecretary: Cris Agelo DiazonTreasurer: Mary John A. Piol Auditor: Patrick Kevin CangP.I.O: Edvir Chris D. Sarcon

Board of DirectorsReynold D. TrasmonteroJeffrey R. GorreMoammer A. TabaraErnesto Y. Lu Thea Marie OngFerdinand A. Traspe

Induction ceremony held on december 5, 2015 at The Margarette Business Hotel, Maramag, Bukidnon

Induction ceremony held on december 19, 2015 at Nes and Tats, Ilo-ilo

Induction ceremony held onFebruary 27, 2016 at El Comedor Rest, Sinsuat, Cotabato

Induction ceremony held on december 27, 2-15 at Sta. Cruz Islang Resort


HEALTH

Philippines as an archipelago surrounded by bodies of water has long established a sentimental feel

towards seafood consumption. Filipinos are seafood lovers with its authentic taste from fresh catch bringing the best of the sea. Little do we know that seafood dishes in the contemporary age poses numerous health risks all over the world.

Since the 1970’s, the pivotal phenomenon of plastic pollution in our seas and oceans haunt our dining. Masses of junk plastics were found floating in oceans, sea currents, beaches and even the arctic sea ice. Reports suggest that we have been eating plastic from seafood since time immemorial.

Into the deep watersPlastic seem to garner attention in the international scene as tons of its kind pollute bodies of water that goes beyond the surface. In December, 12 research institutions calculated almost 300, 000 tons of plastic that sails on the ocean’s surface today.

“The ocean is covered in a thin layer of plastic,” says Marcus Eriksen, director of research at the Five Gyres Institute. He even described the phenomenon as “plastic smog.” Plastic isn’t evenly distributed in the waters—some floats, some sinks, and some settle in the middle. Most of their kind breaks into fragments. Water currents pull the pieces down but eventually floats back on the surface. Scientists believe that there is more to it than meets the eye. Plastic on the surface is just a fraction of its kind compared with what can be expected from the middle up to the deep abyss.

Plastics on the looseA number of researches and articles were published preponderant to the theory.

According to The New York Times, a new research was conducted to

estimate how plastic lurks into the deep cited in the journal Science. Some eight million metric tons of plastic waste penetrate oceans all over the world.

The researchers came up with their estimates through complex calculation. Jenna Jambeck, an assistant professor of environmental engineering at the University of Georgia and the lead author of the study, estimated around 4.8 million metric tons of plastic or 12.7 million amounts of plastic pierced oceans in the year 2012. By 2025, an estimate of 10 bags per foot of coastline is expected to penetrate the oceans.The theory is too good to be true. A group of researchers lead by Chelsea Rochman conducted a study on anthropogenic debris last September published in Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing Group. Anthropogenic debris established its presence in aquatic habitats and later consumed by marine animals. The same theory was projected that marine animals can carry anthropogenic debris that later sold for human consumption.

The group lead by Rochman extracted anthropogenic debris from fishes

and shellfish of different species from the local fish markets of Sulawesi, Indonesia and California, USA.Results show that in Indonesia, of the 76 samples, 21 samples or 28 percent were positive for anthropogenic debris in species including Indian Mackerel, Shortfin Scad, Herring, Rabbitfish and some species of Caringdae.

All the samples show presence of manmade debris including plastic fragments. In USA, out of 64 samples, 16 or 25 percent was positive for anthropogenic debris in species like anchovy, mackerel and salmon. They examined pacific oysters and manmade debris were found in four out of 12.

An estimated 20 percent of small fish have plastic in their bellies.

World’s Plastic PollutersThe complex calculation generated by the researchers from the United States and Australia originated “with the overall mass of waste produced per person annually in 192 nations.”

The nation waste management practices are biggest determinants of plastic on the world’s bodies of water.

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California, USA

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4 out of 12 pacific oysters were also found with manmade debris

WORLD’S PLASTIC POLLUTERS

CHINA tops the list with a record breaking 3.5 million metric tons of plastic debris mass produced a year.

UNITED STATES settled at the tail of the list with a record of 110,000 metric tons of annual

marine debris

The research highlighted their list of countries which made it to the top 20 worst plastic polluters.China tops the list with a record breaking 3.5 million metric tons of plastic debris mass produced a year. United States settled at the tail of the list with a record of 110,000 metric tons of annual marine debris.

Professor Jambeck laud the US with its competent waste management with an unexpected record not to mention the 2.6 kilograms or 5.7 pounds generated waste per person compared to China’s 1.10 kilograms.

Scientist may not have any idea that the amount of plastic present in fish can be a threat to human safety, but one thing is for sure, plastics do not belong in the human body.

Plastic is composed of toxic chemicals, carcinogens and some that can disrupt the human hormone system. Nations should act now and spread the word. Take the immediate and effective measures to alleviate massive plastic pollution worldwide. Or else, seafood with plastic as an ingredient will be served on our plates.

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COVER STORY

Top of Their Game

COVER STORY

5 Best EE Professionals and How You Can Be Like Them

WORDS: Ynna Marie M. Cruz


What does it take to become the best? How can you become one?

Being called the best is no simple matter. It is a title one does not simply get but rather, it is something earned. As far as dreams and aspirations could go, the sky is the limit.

These days, most of people desire to excel; be at the top of their game. The journey continues even after you graduate college. You aim to be outstanding; to be someone remarkable. You don’t stop at simply being an engineer.

So how can you be one? How can you become the best engineering practitioner? The answers: straight from the best themselves.

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COVER STORYto different electrical engineering fields that helped him develop diverse skills and acquire greater knowledge. The experiences he gained helped him have some sort of expertise that earned him a degree from the Saudi Engineering Council as an EE consultant.

Though among all these advantages, Nebran reveals that “the only downside is that we have to leave our families behind in the Philippines.” As there are ups and downs in working overseas he further adds about the most challenging experience he had in the Middle East.Nebran explains: “I think that the most challenging experience in conducting major projects on a large scale abroad is that we have to work with different people from different nationalities with different language, culture, education, work ethics, experience, etc.”

“We have to settle our differences, level off our expectations and make some adjustments for the smooth implementation of the project. overcoming differences in the workplace is always a challenge,” he furthers.

As he overcame these obstacles, he continued to rise as one of the well-recognized engineers in Saudi Arabia. Being well-recognized means actively participating in organizations, Noel shares. he points out that his active involvement in the activities of IIEE-Eastern Region Chapter Saudi Arabia helped him meet and know fellow practitioners all over the area.

Nebran is also active in other activities that involve other topics such as education. In fact, in 2014, he was elected as the Vice President for Education of the Toastmasters Club in Saudi Arabia whose mission is to support positive learning experience and greater self-confidence and personal growth among its members.

There are a lot of things that would build the best EE practitioner but as Nebran’s would put it: “Basically, one should have good technical knowledge, strong analytical skills, good problem solving skills and managerial ability.”

With his 35 years of experience, what did he learn? Noel shares three things: love your profession, work hard and persevere, and have sound mind and body

With that in mind, anyone who aspires to become the best can be one!

“Experience is the best teacher” is a popular saying that even Noel P. Nebran agrees with. It was his vast array of experiences in the field of EE that helped him understood how things work. Likewise, it was through these experiences that he was able to become successful. But before he came to rise as one of the best, he also had his humble beginnings.

Noel was originally from General Santos City who went to Manila to fulfil his college education at Feati university. Right after graduation, he took on his first job as a junior engineer and after eight years of moving from company to another, he left the Philippines to work oversees. In 1988, he worked as a sales estimator in Riyadh.

Being overseas didn’t stop him from growing further into his career. After one year, Nebran took his Professional Electrical Engineer licensure examination and ranked 8th among all the examinees. As he continued on his professional journey, he began taking bigger tasks and handling higher positions. having said all that, his

experiences both in the local and international scene proved to be vital in his professional practice. Nebran believes that these experiences had opened the door for him to be hired as an overseas worker. The things he learned in the Philippines were the things he was able to apply in his work abroad.

So what’s the difference of working here and abroad? Noel said that

foreign companies have better labor standards, salary and working conditions. Furthermore, he was exposed

Noel P. Nebranin the Field of Consultancy

"we have to work with different people from different nationalities with different language, culture, education, work ethics, experience, etc."

Noel taking an oath as IIEE-Eastern Region Saudi Arabia officer.


“When you are in the field and you encounter some problem you are not only asked to look for the cause of the problem but also to find a solution. In other words working abroad trained me to go the extra mile which really helped me in my career as an electrical engineer,” he adds. Working in the Middle East was a great opportunity that later led him to brighter path. It made a difference in his career.

It was only a matter of time until her returned to the Philippines. When he came back to the country in 1995, he started Cebu Power Exponents Services, Inc. It is a company that is involved in the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of various electrical equipment. Willie shared that at first it was challenging because he and his pioneering team had to train new engineers. But when the new engineers were able to work on their own, only proper monitoring and supervision was required.

The company was an investment that gave him, not only profit but as well as recognition. In 2005, this company was awarded by CalEnergy International, a fellow utility company based in Makati, with the outstanding supplier

Right from the Queen City of the South, another well-accomplished practitioner was born. Wilfredo P. Cañizares, or better known as Willie, is 59 years of aged and has spent almost half of his life as a practitioner. In his thirty years of service, he had work in the Philippines and abroad, gaining various experiences as a man of expertise and commitment not only to his job but as well as to his nation.

he started as a junior engineer in a mining firm and after eight years left for Saudi Arabia. Willie spent nine years abroad and worked in several companies specializing on different trades such as quality assurance, testing and commissioning.

So why work abroad? Willie confesses it’s not all about money. “Foremost is the financial aspect. We receive a higher compensation when we work overseas. Second is the training, our company, Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) had a local training center and if specialized training is required we are sent to ABB facility in Sweden, Germany or Switzerland.”

In Saudi Arabia, he was able to grow further and learn extensively. he tells that “when I was working as a commissioning engineer, I have to spend some of my free time to study and be ready for the next day’s job.”

wilfredo P. Canizaresin the Field of Project Management/Electrical Contracting

"Flexibility, immediacy and knowing what to prioritize are the key points."

Willie and his wife, Triniah.

award. Willie believes that it was good service whenever and wherever that makes a good company. No matter what situations they face, he and his team make sure to get the situation resolved. Flexibility, immediacy and knowing what to prioritize are the key points. But more than that, he said that it is “our commitment to help them in their times of need,” he says.

This commitment was proved yet again when they were awarded with a plaque of recognition for their great


COVER STORYcontribution in the restoration of power lines at ormoc City after it was hit by typhoon Yolanda back in 2013.It was not an easy task. Willie shared that in the early stages of this mission, the most difficult was getting to the location. Moreover the supply of food and water as well as his team’s mobility was another challenge. This means extending their working hours, immediate yet well thought actions, proper coordination and turnover of work. Because of this, within less than two months, ormoc is energized again.

In that same year Willie was given the Bosconian Excellence Award for his outstanding contributions in his electrical engineering practice. Furthermore, as his business grew, the decision to start another company was made. This gave birth to Cebu Power TestcommSevices, Inc. Now that Willie is the president and CEo for both companies his vision is to expand the services they offer to “include the supply of the electrical equipment and accessories.”

Willie shall continue walking forward and in his experience, to be a successful electrical engineer one must have the following qualities: perseverance, patience, humility and willingness to help other engineers learn and guide them to be successful.

The great minds that shape the youth develop other great minds as well. As Aristotle is to Alexander the Great, so is Nestor T. Rivera to his students. In his 35 years of professional practice, more than 25 years of it has been devoted to teaching since he has been part of the Cagayan State university (CSu) in 1982.

Nestor originated from Tuguegarao City. In 1976, he studied Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the National university in Manila.

Going further, he took up his Master of Science in Physics Education at CSu from 1992 to 1996 and later on in 1999, started his doctorate degree. he is not

only a professional engineer, but as well as a soon to be Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management.

his love for education was something he has shared as a mentor to a lot of people. he is a passionate educator who has taught more than two decades’ worth of students and furthermore, in numerous times, has shared his technical knowledge for free in

Nestor T. Riverain the Field of Education

supplementary lectures, seminars and trainings. he is a diligent and generous teacher with an initiative. Both his passion and initiative has made his faculty at CSu proud countless times.

After staying at this university for several years, the Electrical Engineering department has always maintained above the national passing percentage in the licensure exam and most notably when the Professional Regulation Commission ranked Cagayan State university fifth highest number of board passers nationwide in 2001. Seven years later, one of his students, Elmer Tattao, top notched the Registered Electrical Engineering board exams (he tied with Jeffrey Cabigting of Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila).

But there is more to Rivera’s consistency for he also has a charitable and nationalistic heart. Aside from being an educator, he has participated and conducted numerous outreach programs throughout his experience. Among these outreach programs, three of them are most significant for he has helped people in a large scale and of the most humble, difficult and dire conditions.600 indigenous dwellings in Sta. Ana, Cagayan benefited from the “Share a Light” program of the local government unit of the said area where Nestor, together with the help of his EE students. Then in 2013, as Vice Chair of the Balik Liwanag Committee, Rivera together with the colleagues in IIEE helped in the power restoration of more than 700 residential and commercial buildings of Tacloban affected in the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda. Few years later, he returned to Tacloban in February 2015 as part of the “All hand Volunteer” outreach project of an international, non-profit, non-government organization and instrumental in building residential dwellings together with foreign volunteers such as Americans and Germans.

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Nestor attending the CAFEO-30 Conference.


Ireneo L. Tangon Jr.in the Field of Manufacturing/Industry

Working at sugar mill. Enjoy happy times with his family.

It is no wonder that such a respectable man would also be a successful businessman. Nestor is also the man behind a 10-year-old North Matrix Development Corporation. This company started in 2005 as a consultancy and construction management group. Then later on, in 2010, it was granted with the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board that allowed the company to specialize in electrical services.

of course it is not an easy task to be a full time teacher and businessman at the same time. Nestor admits that as president and CEo of his own company, he experiences “tension in maintaining and sustaining the company’s expenditures and revenues”. But he believes that “because of God’s grace” and his time management to handle both teaching and managing a company, his career as a teacher and his business survived. That is why though it is challenging, he is happy.

Through it all, Rivera believes that to become one of the best EE practitioner, “one has to be involved and exposed in various organizations’ activities and have patience, trust, self-confidence, concern for others and faith in God.”

If you did something good, it will surely not go unnoticed. That is what Ireneo L. Tangon Jr. proved. A man from farther south of the Philippines had immense contributions in the industry over the years. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, this professional electrical engineer from Quezon, Bukidnon made sure that his passion and interest will make a difference and will be a mark of excellence.

Graduating from Siliman university in 1988, he did not waste his time and later that year passed the exam for the Assistant Electrical Engineer Licensure. In 1991, he then began his career as technical utility engineer of Busco Sugar Milling Co., Inc.

over the years, he has supervised operations, handled projects, done research and became a resource speaker for various functions until he finally became an electrical superintendent of the very company where he began his career. In those years, he hasn’t only worked for the good of the company, but as well as for his professional and personal growth.

Four years later after he joined Busco Sugar Milling Co., Inc., he did a research on electric congeneration. This work won as the best technical paper during the 42nd Philippine Sugar Technologists Association, Inc. Annual Convention and played a role in his career as an EE practitioner. Ireneo said winning the research “has enhanced my confidence and raised the bar of the quality of my succeeding presentations and lectures making it better over time.”


COVER STORYFurthermore, he explained that doing research work involves a lot of reading and facts about the subject matter. And as knowledge is as we know, power, it therefore serves as an anchor to perform well. Research will help a practitioner understand the principles and logic behind what he is doing. understanding also leads to good

results where Ireneo admits that “good work will give credit to the EE practitioner who did the job.”

From then on, Ireneo has been continuously recognized many of which is from the Department of Energy with the Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Award for two consecutive years (2008-2009). he proved himself further after passing the Professional Electrical Engineer examinations in 2014.

For several years he had served the company he joined and still he serves it but more than that, he had recently opened his own, he shares that “having earned my license as a professional electrical engineer has widened my horizon in my field of practice and with my 26 years as an electrical engineer working in a sugar factory somehow prompted me to start a small electrical services company mainly on consultancy and services in line with our expertise.”

As working for someone and working for yourself is different, he adds, “Working for a company has its limitations but running our own company will give much freedom on how to manage and do things according to our goals and expectations.”

Ireneo describes SRE Business Solutions and Services as “composed of like-minded colleagues who share the same passion and interest but of different field of expertise to be able to share our knowledge and experience to interested clients.”

Based in Bukidnon, Ireneo and his team in SRE offer various services that cover residential, commercial and industrial structures from consultancy to installation and a lot more. his company believes that “more heads are better than one”, a guarantee that with the competent individuals with different skills, expertise and years of experience working together, they can offer the best solution—the best result and service.

Further, Ireneo envisions that with the right opportunity and with his years of experience and knowledge, through his company and colleagues, they can continue

Edmundo G. FriasRegistered Master Electricians

to provide the best service and stay true to the core of SRE: safe, reliable and efficient use of power.

Leading a busy life, Ireneo is also a bike enthusiast and member Busco Motorcycle Club and the Fraternal order of Eagles-Philippine Eagles. he describes his membership as “part of a service oriented group or hobby group will expand (y)our association with different individuals of different personalities, talents and skills.”

he considers this hobby as an opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences and learn from each other and eventually contribute to become a better professional, a better person. “Applying these learning in our field of practice will help us come up with best results for the benefit of all concerned”, he said.

Truly, Ireneo is not only an outstanding practitioner but as well as a good model. But this is not easy. Ireneo believes that to be the best is a combination of love, passion, knowledge, experience, perseverance and the desire to give quality work.

“First and foremost we have to love and be passionate of our chosen profession so we seek more in-depth knowledge and skills. And over the years of actual practice we acquire the experience. There are failures and this is part of the learning process and we correct, learn over the years. The desire to give quality work and not settle for less will eventually payback in the long run; to rise among the rest, to be recognized as one of the best EE practitioner. In short, be the best that you can be in your chosen field and God will do the rest”, Ireneo said.

“working for a company has its limitations but running our own company will give much freedom on how to manage and do things according to our goals and expectations.”

Edmundo Frias is not only a leader but also an achiever. Even back in his high school days, Edmundo has been already a distinguished individual who graduated as the 5th honorable mentioned of the Speaker Eugenio Perez National Agricultural School at his home town is San Carlos, Pangasinan.

Edmundo's travel experience at Burj Khalifa, dubai.


“I can’t imagine myself not teaching nor being [not] a teacher.”

After that, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Education major in Electrical Engineering at the Technological university of the Philippines (TuP), Manila. A year after his graduation in 1987, he passed the Licensure

Examinations for Teachers and began teaching at TuP in Cavite.

he started as a temporary instructor in the Industrial Technology Departmentand eventually rose through the ranks to become became the Assistant Professor IV in 2004, a high post earned after years of hard work, service and passion in education.“My only plan was just to teach for five years, and before I knew it, more than 25 years have passed and I was awarded for loyalty with my continuous service”, Edmundo narrates,

In his 29 years of professional practice, he has already taught almost three decades’ worth of students and has given numerous contributions as a lecturer and head of the various departments and offices in TuP Cavite. Edmundo is presently involved in the research and extension programs of the university.

Now, after 28 years, Edmundo is still excited to go to work. “I can’t imagine myself not teaching nor being [not] a teacher”, he confesses, coming a person who looks forward to have his name in a book about electrical trade and see himself running a review center for master electricians.

But even though times have change, the university life now and then is almost the same, he admits. Some still do petty cheating, cut class, create alibis to avoid penalties, call and brand their teachers with many names.

“But I think, what have changed over the years are the ways in the acquisition of information. They now take pictures of lectures with their smart phones and tablets. They (students) can Google the answer of the teacher’s question during recitation. Although some of them spend lots of hours on computer and cellphone games. It is, however, good to note that many students are taking advantage of the positive contribution of modern technology,” he notes.

So what is being outstanding for Edmundo? he said that in any place and in any field of discipline, anybody could be outstanding if the practitioner wishes to be one. “An electrician could be of his/her best in a low cost housing project, in the same manner as somebody could be an outstanding electrical engineer in a multinational company,” he explains.

But Edmundo believes that values determine the excellence of a practitioner. “An outstanding practitioner is someone who does the job right without being told and watched. But to be recognized is one thing. I think, when somebody wants to be acknowledged as such, a particular place matters.”

Mr. Frias further adds that though as a teacher, it may be said that it is a passive job compared to those who are practice their profession in the field, he knows the weight of the responsibility in his hands as he educates the future men of the industry.

To be the best, he just wants us to remember to take pride in whatever kind of job we do.

“All of us in the world of work whether academe or in the industry have full responsibility to use our God given gifts to the fullest potential. Keep in mind “there are no small jobs, only small people”.


TTo break away from the ever-stressing day-to-day routine is good. Doing it with someone close to you is better. Starting it today at this very hour is the best!

Yes, we all know that those beaches and caves are a plain sight for you. That’s why we are bringing you to a whole new level of adventure – exploring the volcanic wonder of Mt. Pinatubo!

So what are you waiting for? Text your buddy, leave that power grid chart off the table and hop into a journey of a lifetime!

things to do:•Book a tour. (To lessen your worries. You’re doing this

to relax right?)•Make yourself and your buddy ready for the trek.•Bring some packed lunch, snacks and 4 liters of water.•Travel light.•Anything that registers photos. :)

eaRLY BiRD CatCHeS tHe eaRLY WoRM

A timely departure from Manila by van means earlier arrival at Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac. Once parked at your selected Parking and Shower Houses, registrations and signing of waivers for the usage of 4x4 muscle vehicles immediately takes place with a professional trekking tour guide.

If you’re not so sure that both of you is brawny enough to trek the five kilometers of igneous rock-filled, ever-changing trails up to the Mt. Pinatubo crater on two’s then you may buy a bamboo stick which may serve as a made up walking rod for only Php 20.

Wet anD WiLD

A one hour and thirty minute trip inside monstrous 4x4 trucks will be a bit bumpy. [No, not just a bit, it is really

bumpy.] Chances are gallons of dark-colored water will get inside. So, be prepare to get wet.

The funny [or scary] thing about the 4x4 drivers is that if you’re lucky, they might be crazy enough to drive blindfolded while letting go of the steering wheel just for fun.

Minutes before the tracks for the 4x4s come to an end, there would be a stopover to take pictures at the majestic Toblerone-like lahar formations. From the fine edges to the cocoa-colored facade, this rock formation could be a match to Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills. Sweet, isn’t it?

If there’s still time to roam around, you can check the vicinity for the groups of our Aeta cousins, all set to join your exotic groufie. You can make them do a large array of photo poses, from serious projections to the funny ones, even the infamous “pabebe wave”. Nothing is impossible, chum.

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Real adventure starts outside the 4x4 truck. Once you’ve set foot on the wet, stony and dusty ground, you can only rely on your lumpy pair of feet. From now on, things will be harder and more exhilarating too!

Walking carefully and patiently within the zigzagging edges of the trail is one of the most exciting parts of this adventure. Around you will be humungous landscapes−−pristine beauty of nature waiting for you to discover. [This is the time your camera will be handy.] Here, you will notice the different kinds of igneous rocks which Mt. Pinatubo spit out when it shocked the globe in 1991. From pebbles to the life-size rock formations, from dirty magenta hue to brighter violet shade, you’ll certainly be astonished by the strato volcano bliss that you are venturing into.

J a i lb r e a k t o P i n a t u b oG e t a w ay f r o m t h e r e a l i t y.f r o m y o u r w i f e .f r o m y o u r b o s s .f r o m t h at n a s t y c o w o r k e r y o u ’ r e i n d e b t e d t o .

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Trails going up to the crater become tighter with the valley of rocks, sands and rivers suddenly turning into a snug stream that can only be traversed by a single trekker at a time. [This would be a great time to release your inner ninja skills.]

tHe FinaL StePS

Thirty minutes before you finish the trail, two large nipa huts awaits your arrival. There will be also a made-up store which sells golden snacks and drinks. (And by the term golden, you already know what I mean, right?)

Just a few meters across the nipa huts are the sign which will give you the absolute challenge: finish the 750 meter trek in 15 minutes; you belong to the young age. Finish the trail in 18 minutes; you’re a fellow to the middle aged. End the journey within 20 minutes; you will be a senior citizen. No offense folks, just a little chili to spice up the adventure!

After ten minutes of resting, your guide will set a timer to help identify the age group you belong to. Aching leg muscles, exhausted feet, coated in sweat will be pushed into its limits just to avoid taking 20 minutes in the challenging final meters. Adrenaline oozes in the air, as you and your buddy will never accept defeat in this one-of-a-kind race.

HeaVen on eaRtH

Two things will give you a hint if you’re only a couple of steps away from the crater: a pair of red urinals and an evenly more irregular stairway to heaven, forged fine in hell. A few more steps and a sign that welcomes you for making it to the peak will be seen.

While having endless “wow!”, “ganda!”, and “awesome” statements, your local tour guide will suggest you go down another set of 170 steps of the

most unevenly designed staircase designed in Hades’ realm to take pictures of the marvelous lake.But the best thing to do at this moment is to appreciate the delightful gift of nature as you and your buddy, even for just a moment, have freed yourselves from the stresses of everyday life.

tHe DeSCent

We clearly know that you’re still in a state of pleasure. But before the sun sets, you must be within your selected Parking and Shower House. Danger comes along with the dark.

A day full of adventure, amazement and freedom with the nature deserves great surprise - either you go into a triumphant dinner or head straight into the Sta. Juliana’s Pinatubo Spa Town to pleasure yourself and your buddy with a one-of-a-kind relaxing and revitalizing full body massage treat. Both will reward you and your buddy with an unexpected bliss – a rejuvenated body, mind and spirit that will enable you to endure the harsh weather-like conditions of your everyday life. Again.

WORDS & PHOTOS: Joeben L. Villaruel Jr.

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1. Mighty 4x4 truck ready for action!

2. Our Aeta cousins ready for some pictorial.

3. The pristine beauty of Mt. Pinatubo lake, ready for your eyes to be feasted on.

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A“All of you play a vital role in enhancing the quality life of your loved ones, to the communities and so our countrymen to the work that you do,” told Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario Montejo as he addressed the audiences of 3, 396 EE practitioners in the opening ceremonies of the 40th Annual National Convention held last November 26, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Montejo, in behalf of President Benigno Aquino III, spoke about how important it is for the government to craft policies to motivate the interest and foster the environment for constant innovation that enables professionals to take significant advancement in engineering and research development.

Moreover, he emphasized the specific focus of the government on what the sciences can bring in terms of improving the life of the people, especially to the ability of PAG-ASA, the country’s national weather bureau, to cope in both man-made and natural calamities.

“The goal to better predict and monitor weather disturbances so that our people may look forward and be more prepared. Those… who are very familiar with the work of PAG-ASA would know of the capacity upgrades we have made to make PAG-ASA an agency that truly brings hope to its very reliable and efficient services,” the DOST secretary added.

As he ended his speech, Montejo invited the audiences to ponder on what else could PEEs, REEs and RMEs do to further improve the way things are done in the country, and how they can be a better service to the countrymen. He also assured that the government will continue to be a partner to the EE community, as well as

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to aspire in opening more doors of opportunity that will in turn leave to more pathways to innovation.

The 40th Annual National Convention is a week-long of activities from November 24-28 starting with the plant tour on at the Altenergy Wind One Corporation Wind Power Plant in Pililla, Rizal and simultaneous golf and bowling tournaments in San Pedro, Laguna and in SM Mall of Asia Bowling Center respectively.

ANC also kicked-off the 2nd Annual International Lighting Show, followed by the 2nd Faculty Research Colloquium, and various technical discussions.

Part of the program is 10th EE Research contest wherein the participants from different colleges and universities in the country presented their respective researches. The study Development of Waste Heat Recovery System using Thermoelectric Generator of the University of Mindanao-Matina has been declared victor in the said contest. (See winning research abstracts on pages 34-35.)

In the opening day of November 26 held the General Membership Meeting, and the 2015 Electrical Engineering and Technology Student Summit. Meanwhile, the viewing of exhibits opened from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

After the break is the IIEE Advocacy Group forum, which tackled the provisions relative to the electrical engineering practice, and developing renewable energy projects.

Friday activities highlighted the 13th National PEC Quiz Show and 2nd Clash of the Intellects in Engineering Sciences and Allied Subjects, in which the Southern

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(7) Engineers and electricians fill the halls of SMX Convention Center in the General Membership Meeting.(8)Avelino Garcia of AV Garcia Power System Corporation stresses a point during one of the technical sessions.(9) Filemon Beraba, author of the book Leadership for Extraordinary Results, being flocked by IIEE officers.(10) A performer gives it all in the Fellowship Night.(11) Long time Institute Executive director Mon Ayaton receives one of the 40 IIEE Ruby Awards at the ceremonies in diamond Hotel, Manila.(12) Winners of the National Research Competition strike the winner’s pose.(13) Oath-taking ceremonies for the newly elected national executive officers and Board of Governors.

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Luzon State University and Technological University of the Philippines-Manila won to topmost spot in the respective competitions.

EE Educators and Academe Forums, and various simultaneous technical sessions were held on the same day, followed by the IIEE@40 Ruby Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel to top off the activities.

In the official closing of the national convention on Saturday afternoon proclaimed the full roster of the 2016 Board of Governors, with Engr. Larry Cruz as the 2016 national president. Engr. Francis Mapile, Board of Electrical Engineering officer-in-charge, led the charging of the newly-proclaimed board while 2015 National President Engr. Sheila Cabaraban led the induction of the 2016 IIEE Chapter Presidents.

After the induction ceremony, several recognition awards were given to the selected individuals and chapters who served for the electrical engineering excellence.

Central Region and Cagayan de Oro chapters were awarded as the most outstanding chapters respectively in overseas and local categories. In the Chapter Excellence Awards, Bukidnon chapter received the gold recognition, while the chapters from Cebu, Western Region-Saudi Arabia, Southern Cavite, and United Arab Emirates received the silver recognition.

Hall of Fame awardee goes to the State of Qatar chapter, who was the recipient of the most outstanding chapter for three consecutive years (from 2012 to 2014). The said chapter will continue to support the advocacies of the IIEE as shown in their bid.

The College of Fellows, on the other hand, inducted five new members namely, Engrs. Gregorio R. Cayetano, Justo Ma. Lopez, Jr., Robert U. Mabulay, Robert F. Mallillin, and Oscar P. Pasilan. Cabaraban officially closed the 40th Annual National Convention.

Engr. Rodolfo Ferrer, 2004 IIEE National President and chairman of the Council of National Presidents, is in attendance to address the EE practitioners present in the event. Ferrer recalled the very first national convention of the Institute with “some 500 members attending”.

“It took us 40 years to build up to this point,” Ferrer pointed out. “We should be accelerating the progress of the organization and we should be a dominant force in the international scene in the field of EE, making significant contribution not only to our national economy.”

The 2004 National President highlighted the bayanihan and malasakit spirits – two of the most important core values of the Institute that benefited Filipinos “beyond the confines of a highly specialized discipline” of EE.

Ferrer ended addressing to the future leaders of IIEE: “Build on accomplishments of the past leaderships so as to sustain the growth of IIEE.”

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15 (14) “It took us 40 years to build up to this point,” IIEE former President Rodolfo Ferrer reflects.(15) Marlon Parot, Leo Cabasag and Casimiro Flores Jr. listen to an inquiry during RME forum.(16) Anders Hakansson and Stella Gatchalian enjoys a light moment after the technical product presentation.(17) Good times at the Chapter Officers meeting.(18) IIEE 18th 3E XPO Best Booth Competition Champion Big Category- Sunertech Corporation


EE WOMAN

Celsa Valmoria Mangaron-Arriesgado is different. She sells electrical supplies before she begun selling Tupperwares. She’s a Civil engineering graduate but she is a Registered Master Electrician. She hails from Bohol (a graduate of University of Bohol in 1982), but she’s very active in IIEE Central Laguna Chapter. She is an auxiliary member of the Institute before turning into a life member. Let’s meet a different lady who made a difference.

Nickname: Luck-Luck

Motto: “IF OTHERS CAN WHY CAN’T I?”“WHAT YOU SOW IS WHAT YOU REAP”

People don’t know that I am: friendly, loving, easy to please, with a strike while the iron is hot attitude, a hard worker with perseverance, determination, goal setter, a fighter and an achiever.

Talent & Skills: I am good in singing & dancing. Can design & install electrical installation and design housing plans with specifications and complete estimates in civil and electrical works. I can also compete in marketing as sales engineer in various fields.

I am an EE practitioner because: I want to inspire women to upgrade their potentials and skills to equal that of man and to educate women especially our new generation (single and or married) to empower themselves not only at their own homes but to the community as well. Being an EE practitioner is an honor for all women wherein they can proudly say the world that: YES, I CAN!

If I am not an EE practitioner, probably I am: a Lawyer or I might be practicing civil engineering.

Woman nowadays can work: on task or job stereotypical for men. In time, women are only allowed to take care of all household chores while men takes care of the family by earning a living. Today, women and men are equal because GOD created both to have brains and human structure that can exercise what all people can do. It is just the different mind setting that pushes an individual to do

things in a different level.

Life is different in the field of: power system. I can manage the standard design, install, inspect directly at the workplace and communicate with

fellow electrical practitioners. I enjoy the fieldthat I chose where I am challenged to prove that woman can do what men can.

At the end of the day: my goal in life is to inspire women to empower themselves by enhancing their skills so that they can help not just at their own homes, but to their entire community and the world as well.

As a Registered Master Electrician, I think my biggest contribution to the profession: living my

life as an example that encourages women to study the field of Electrical Engineering to enhance their talents and skills, and to be more productive.

Do you agree that females have a disadvantage in the Electrical profession? I DON’T THINK SO! Because both man and woman were created by God to learn things, although it will all depends on how we educate ourselves and implement all or learnings at the workplace. Woman of today also have the ability, minds and the skills to be involved in the field of power system so that it can travel on its safest path according to its negative and positive ions.

Meet the hot, iron stricker

Luck-Luck loves to take selfies.

Up Close and Personal with

Luck Luck Mangaron-Arriesgado


TECHNICAL

hilippines is an archipelago surrounded by large bodies of water which constitute to the potential theoretical capacity estimated to be about 170,000 MW. However, Filipinos still could not harness most of these

potential energy and yet, pacing an energy crisis. With the continuous increase in energy consumption due to ever-growing number of electronic devices, the concept of harvesting renewable energy rouses interests. Hence, the researchers came up with the idea of exploiting the use of piezoelectric material. Moreover, storm surges are always threatening to coastal areas once typhoons draw closer. The storms produce strong winds that drive the water into shores, which can lead to flooding. This makes storm surges very dangerous for coastal regions. To counter the devastation, coastal defenses are encouraged to be constructed specifically in seaside where there are nearby communities. And accordingly, breakwaters are man-made structures made to dissipate

waves coming from the ocean. The researchers aim to develop a piezoelectric energy harvesting system, where the main design is to harness the vibration energy of its environment and turn that wasted energy into electricity and yet competence to dissipate storm surges. The integration of piezoelectric material into breakwater system is a solution. Used tires will be utilized to serve as the main breakwater. It will be attached to the concrete body of the facility. As well as, a piezoelectric material to generate electricity as the current of the waves hit the breakwater. As compared to property and life destruction during natural disasters, the construction of this breakwater facility will prevent a huge loss of money aside from its capability of providing economic advantages, environmental usage and renewable energy utilization.

Researchers: Vanesa Jones P. Balayo, Johnny L. Pamonag Jr., John Rhodel B. Ybañez

foundry is a factory that cast metals by means of huge amount of thermal energy to melt and mold metals into shapes. Throughout the process, the excessive heat is then dumped into the environment.

This study aims to minimize the heat accumulation inside the foundry of BPSU via roof ventilation fan instead of providing commercially available industrial fans that consume electrical energy in which nowadays becoming costly. This project utilizes wind and heat energy through the use of ventilation fan coupled to a small generator in order to convert them into useable electric power. Since the ventilation fan is located at the roof of the building, solar panels are attached to maximize the energy

coming from the sun as well. This project is expected to generate electricity that may be used to supply energy to the lighting loads of the foundry and may be increased when further developed and studied. The heat inside the foundry is minimized and by doing so, electric energy was harnessed through the developed hybrid energy generation system. As expected, the results showed that the combination of the outputs of the dynamo and the solar panels is able to produce 23.13 watts.

Researchers: Marc Severino, John Paulo Aquino,John Brenn HabagatAdviser: Engr. Nelson Andres

Hybrid EnErgy gEnEration SyStEmvia roof vEntilation fan and Solar PanElS1st runner-upBataan Peninsula State University

dEvEloPmEnt ofWaStE HEat rECovEry SyStEm USing tHErmo ElECtriC gEnEratorchampionUniversity of Mindanao – Matina Campus

fUtUrE faCtoryEE SCHoolS in tHE forEfront of innovation and tomorroW

For the last 10 years, IIEE nurture budding researchers, fund bright ideas, and fuel the fire of creativity through the National Research Contest. This year’s winners hatched plans to generate energy in the most unconventional

way – waste heat recovery, exhaust and solar photovoltaic, and sea waves and breakwater systems. Check on what is brewing inside our future factories and imagine what the future looks like with the ideas coming from the

engineering students of today.


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SEa WavES-to-EnErgy:innovation of brEakWatEr SyStEm2nd runner-upPolytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila

hilippines is an archipelago surrounded by large bodies of water which constitute to the potential theoretical capacity estimated to be about 170,000 MW. However, Filipinos still could not harness most of these

potential energy and yet, pacing an energy crisis. With the continuous increase in energy consumption due to ever-growing number of electronic devices, the concept of harvesting renewable energy rouses interests. Hence, the researchers came up with the idea of exploiting the use of piezoelectric material. Moreover, storm surges are always threatening to coastal areas once typhoons draw closer. The storms produce strong winds that drive the water into shores, which can lead to flooding. This makes storm surges very dangerous for coastal regions. To counter the devastation, coastal defenses are encouraged to be constructed specifically in seaside where there are nearby communities. And accordingly, breakwaters are man-made structures made to dissipate waves coming from the ocean. The researchers aim to develop a piezoelectric energy harvesting system, where

the main design is to harness the vibration energy of its environment and turn that wasted energy into electricity and yet competence to dissipate storm surges. The integration of piezoelectric material into breakwater system is a solution. Used tires will be utilized to serve as the main breakwater. It will be attached to the concrete body of the facility. As well as, a piezoelectric material to generate electricity as the current of the waves hit the breakwater. As compared to property and life destruction during natural disasters, the construction of this breakwater facility will prevent a huge loss of money aside from its capability of providing economic advantages, environmental usage and renewable energy utilization.

Researchers: Jeaus A. Berina, Marcelo C. Cruz Jr., Eduardo D. De Jose, Marjorie Ann M. Flores, Austin Jude C. Halili, Juan Miguel N. Monge, Christina C.Ordonez, Brylle A. RamonesAdviser: Engr. Kristian Carlo B. Victorio

engineer’s precision

Throughout the chapters, one senses the engineer’s precision and scientific approach, the business master’s management savvy and the communicator’s persuasive power.

In the book’s earlier chapter, Berba, a young engineer at General Electric in the Philippines, was confronted with a problem—a client was going to sue GE for 11 “defective substation transformers”.

Going back to electrical engineering basics, Berba says: “I made some measurements with voltmeters and made calculations with my slide rule. My calculations indicated that all the 11 transformers had distorted voltages on the secondary side”. Young Engineer Berba instructed the company engineers to “reverse the connections” on the primary voltage side, which all the voltages on the secondary side came out balanced.

The problem was solved, “Berba says, savoring such a recollection.

On lateral thinking, as advanced by Edward de Bono, Berba says: “When we are stuck with a problem which conventional, typical or usual management action cannot solve, we may need to ’think outside the box’—as long as do not lose sight of our objective”.

The book relates many accounts, illustrating this kind of flexible thinking, coming up with he says were “surprising, yet highly effective, solutions that we normally would not even consider.”

Primarily addressing engineers in the corporate world, Berba has this to say: “Engineers and technical people may be adept at technical and precise transmission of information, but they are hardly successful in communicating in a language easily understood by ordinary employees”.

Consistently, as the CEO of CEOs, Berba has used “lunches with the President”, visually attractive employee, newspapers, and readable memos using the “Danver Principle” to connect to all levels in the organization. His memo were read first by a janitor named “Danver” before they were distributed to the entire work force.

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The engineer and communicator is also a leader with true grit and determination—to clean up an initially graft-riddle firm, to win over a bully in a pipeline laying project in the countryside, and even to persuade militant union leaders to “reason together “with him at the negotiation table.

With his multidimensional approach to leadership challenges, Berba could be your consummate Renaissance man. In pre-publication review, former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban, Berba’s classmate in high school, calls him the “chief justice” of his engineering-management profession.

Former Prime Minister Cesar E.A. Virata adds: “I appreciate very much the way you solve problems inclusively”.

The book is visually appealing, and made more so with some pictures showing the young engineer, the rising executive—and now the leadership guru, relishing memories of associates in companies he worked for, in industry meetings—and in the comfort of home.

There is an unintended effect of this book: It shows work—life balance in pictures.

The author Berba has been in the midst of all leadership and management challenges throughout his career in the country’s top corporations. In this book, he treats us all to a ringside seat to see how he became the CEOs’ CEO. And yes, among many more things, this book could be his valuable legacy to rising leaders in this country.

For any inquiries and interested buyers kindly look for Ms. Merielle Susmiran and Ms. diana dollesen of IIEE Foundation. You may reach them at 654-2719 / 414-5626. Books are available at IIEE National Office.

leadership for exTraordinary resulTsBy: Filemon T. Berba Jr.

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