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Cover Story 18 Top of Their Game Departments "These days, most of people desire to excel; be at the top of their game. The journey continues even after Feedback you graduate college. You aim to be outstanding; to 6 Only EE to Practice EE be someone remarkable. You don’t stop at simply In Primo Beltan’s last of four parts, he fleshes out the being an engineer," writes Ynna Marie Cruz on the violations in the practice of EE, creating confusion five professionals added to the rooster of IIEE’s and demoralization in the ranks of PEEs, REEs, and Outstanding PEEs, REEs and RMEs. RMEs, and what we can do to strengthen and raise the bar of our professional towards greater excellence. IIEE@40 28 Montejo, Ferrer Graces the Ask the EExperts 40th ANC 8 It’s the small world after all, says the children song. “All of you play a vital role in enhancing the quality But not for EE. Together with the Institute’s Technical life of your loved ones, to the communities and so our Information Committee, this new feature showcases countrymen to the work that you do,” says Science industry practices inquired by our fellow professionals. and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo, in one of the highlights of the 40th annual gathering of PEEs, From the National President REEs, and RMEs. 10 “This is just the beginning of our journey towards success which will demand the best from all of us. In Health the meantime, the torch is to be passed to the next 16 Plastic Served On Plates! set of leaders,” ends Sheila Cabaraban. When anthropogenic debris conquers seafood dining, Michelle Ann Ruiz investigates what happens to our What’s News gastronomies. “Scientist may not have any idea what 12 • Ruby means stability, says Cabaraban amount of plastic present in fish can be a threat to • 2nd EET student summit breaks new ground human safety, but one thing is for sure, plastics do not • Tarlac hosts Central Luzon Conference belong in the human body,” she concludes. • Government, IIEEF explains energy saving devices • IIEE chapters end 2015 with new officers Travel 26 Jailbreak to Pinatubo Joeben 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 Woman 32 Technical Meet the Hot, Iron Stricker 33 Future Factory “Living my life as an example Winners of the IIEE National Research Competition that encourage women to study feature different ways to harness energy: waste the field of EE to enhance heat recovery system, hybrid energy from room their talents, skills, and to be ventilation and solar panel, and innovative breakwater more productive,” Luck-Luck systems. This is how your Institute nurtures budding Arriesgado says it differently. researchers and pushes them to power the economy And The Electrical Engineer in the future. finds it why. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ADVERTISE IN THE 10 NEW ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAGAZINE 1. Targeted Audience 6. Informative Medium The new Electrical Engineer magazine tightly targets and Given its niche position among other local magazines, Electrical uniquely connects all areas of the electrical engineers community Engineer significantly influences purchase behavior early in interests and passions. This aspect of a niched (but big) club the decision-making process giving its readers ideas to buy your membership means that you can tailor-fit ad messages, whatever product, more so than newspapers or TV. appropriate and effective, to sell your products (and/or services). 7. Build Relationships 2. Reach "High Value Customers" Electrical Engineer is a very personal media, i.e. it creates Electrical Engineer readers are educated, technically-skilled, private and intimate connections, a personal oasis of engagement, and have higher purchasing power. Likewise, the new Electrical with each individual IIEE member-readers. The powerful intimacy Engineer delivers to you the hard-to-reach and influential opinion rubs off onto your advertising, awarding it an authority and leaders in its field. trustworthiness. As such, there is a positive effect on the perception and absorption of your advertisement. 3. Active Medium The active, involving process of reading ensures focus on and 8. A Lasting Message understanding of your company's brand message. Reading Many electrical engineers clip, mark and save your advertisements requires total concentration, leading to better recall of your ad for future reference. Such ad clippings or markings provide lasting messages. and durable messages with time to study your brand's benefits.
4. Communicates Better 9. Flexibility Its reader involvement in advertising delivers more awareness of Electrical Engineer provides opportunities for inserts, the brand message than TV or newspapers. supplements, advertorials and a variety of size and positioning options to meet your specific marketing and creative needs. 5. Tell the Entire Brand Story Electrical Engineer allows in-depth, detailed communication 10. Generates Response and Drives Sales of your brand story. Your brand benefits are spelled out in greater Electrical Engineer can make it happen. After reading your detail, creating more ways to connect with your target. ad, targeted consumers are motivated to shop for and purchase your products (or services), call your company hotline, or go to your website. Response is immediate. t ABOUT THE COVER
integrity. innovation. empowerment. excellence.
2015 theme IIEE @ 40: A JOURNEY OF SERVICE FOR EXCELLENCE MEET THE TEAM THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Editorial Board This issue covers the five outstanding
Chairman Rolito C. Gualvez professionals in various fields of EE. Noel, Editor-in-Chief Kristian Carlo B. Victorio Fred, Nestor, Ireneo, and Ed are maybe good Associate Editor Marvin H. Caseda engineers and electricians for that matter Technical Consultant Allan C. Nerves Administrative Officer Ramon P. Ayaton but they are also professionals for others as well. So for The Electrical Engineer, we honor Editorial Staff them by sketching their faces in good mood, editorial assistant/Layout Gelyn O. Lee enjoying their moment with each other. You CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ynna marie m. cruz Michelle ann a. ruiz can guess what there are chatting is all about joeben L. villaruel jr. – something about their new project, new
Contributing illustrators Allan saleh F. de vera prospect, and new opportunities. Or maybe JUstinberg bantigue 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. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairman Rolito C. Gualvez We hope that in the next time we are Vice Chairman Ronald Vincent M. Santiago Members Cyrus V. Canto sketching another batch of outstanding Marvin H. Caseda professionals in the magazine covers, it’s you Allan C. Nerves enjoying moments with your fellow awardees. MA. CRISTINA F. SANDOVAL Erlindo C. Tacneng Jr. We hope you pick up the inspiration from our Kristian Carlo B. Victorio awardees, and the next breed of PEEs, REEs, Overseer Joebe B. Panhilason and RMEs, to pick them up from you.
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National President MA. SHEILA C. CABARABAN VP-Internal Affairs Larry C. Cruz Volume XLIV VP-External Affairs Florigo C. Varona 4th Quarter 2 0 1 5 VP-Technical Affairs Joebe B. Panhilason National Secretary Florencio D. Berenguel National Treasurer RAMON Z. GATCHALIAN JR. National Auditor NOEL T. FERNANDEZ Governor-Northern Luzon SALVADOR B. PERALTA Governor-Central Luzon ROY Y. YUTUC Governor-Metro Manila LYNDON R. BAGUE MISSION Governor-Southern Luzon ALBERTO R. HERRERA JR. To deliver high-quality products and services Governor-Bicol FERNANDO R. CRUZ Governor-Western Visayas DANIEL C. CORCELLES in order to instill excellence in the electrical Governor-Eastern/Central Visayas WILFREDO P. CANIZARES Governor-Northern Mindanao PASTOR D. ABREGANA practitioner, and to enhance the technical Governor-Southern Mindanao JOSEPH DARREN CLAIRE S. SOLICAR profession to enable it to make positive Governor-Western Mindanao VICTOR P. FRIVALDO Executive Director Ramon P. Ayaton contributions to national development. ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Marjorie Aguinaldo-Muñoz VISION IIEE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT DEPARTMENT HEADS To be the best and most prestigious Administrative-OIC Ma. Elena U. Liongson professional technical organization in the Technical-OIC MARY ANN B. GUILLEN Marketing Allen M. Pido Philippines. Membership ALMA C. LARCE Finance-OIC Emee F. Sulit PRINTING BY: LEXMEDIA DIGITAL
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Editor’s Note: The Electrical Engineer received a lengthy white paper from the ONLY EE TO PRACTICE EE 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 unsplash.com of four parts.
t is evident that agricultural This violation in the practice of electrical engineering is also creating engineers, some architects confusion and demoralization among licensed electrical practitioners and civil engineers are resulting to the probable decline on the integrity, competence and service preparing electrical plans devotion in the electrical engineering practice. themselves and seek PEEs Ito sign and seal them. Section 3.(a). Therefore, by the virtue of RA 7920, only licensed electrical practitioners (2), Article II of RA 8559 (Philippine or non-licensed electrical practitioners under the charge and supervision of Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998 an REE/PEE should prepare electrical plans, designs, etc. This would also as published in the PRC website) include farm electrification. Farm Electrical systems or large agricultural allows agricultural engineers with buildings may also go beyond 220 V (480 V, 4.16 kV systems can be typical the supervision and preparation these days). Considering that the practice of electrical engineering is specific of engineering design, plans, and technically autonomous, it should be prudent for the protection of the specifications, project studies and public to have only licensed electrical practitioners perform the design, estimates for farm electrification. installation, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Section 32.(a), Article IV of RA 7920 states that “No person shall practice The author wishes to present more recommendations which would help or offer to practice electrical promote the welfare of the electrical engineering profession and instill engineering in the Philippines motivation and trust in its implementation and management. without having previously obtained a certificate of registration and a • Provide more stringent punitive provisions on all violations made to R.A. professional license from the Board 7920. of Electrical Engineering except as provided for in Section 14 hereof”. • Encourage all electrical practitioners to technically contribute by authoring technical white papers which will be reviewed and published Consequently, section 2.(a).(2) of RA by IIEE for the benefit of its members or publish technical books. 7920 specifically mentions “design and preparation plans, specifications • Look into possibilities of making the PEC education in the BSEE course and estimates for electric power to be 2 semesters instead of one. All instructors teaching PEC subjects systems, power plants, power should be competent on the PEC interpretations and applications. distribution systems…” as one form Universities may elect to employ part-time PEC instructors and obtain of electrical engineering service recommendations from IIEE. rendered and considered as an electrical engineering practice. IIEE, to promote trust from its paid membership, should have their annual Therefore Section 3.(a).(2), Article II statement of assets and liabilities published every first quarter of every year. of RA 8559 and other non-electrical engineering disciplines preparing The employment of an REE or PEE, either full time or part time, by the Local electrical plans is in violation of RA Building Official (LBO) office to perform electrical inspections should be 7920. mandatory.
VI | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH IIEE, through its technical societies, should publish templates of electrical • Section I, Appendix I of the IIEE inspection checklists and procedures which will be periodically updated. Manual of Professional Practice Universities and Colleges offering BSEE should encourage an “On-the-Job 2007, should state “Using his Training” (OJT) to all its 4th year students and coordinate with companies knowledge and skill for the involved in any form of Electrical Engineering work. This can be done on enhancement of human welfare the summer prior to 5th year 1st Semester. and safety;” • New section should be added in R.A. 7920 and PEC may also elect to include electrical systems in Mining Appendix I of the IIEE Manual of Facilities. However, since use of electricity in mines are more safety Professional Practice 2007 under stringent due to the nature of operations in mining facilities, a separate “Fundamentals” that states Article in PEC should be made. To summarize, “Shall execute his practice only on work that he is competent to R.A. perform based on his technical 7920 Proposed Change training and work experience.” Section 2 Add “Farm Electrification” and “Electrical System in Mines” As needed based on follow through on recommendations 16 described in “a” in Section VI “REEs to Sign and Seal with Conditions” As needed based on “a” in Section VI “REEs to Sign and Seal 17 with Conditions” As needed based on Section VI “Regulation of the Practice of 18 RME” Suggest to maintain IIEE status and form Technical Societies 25 where members can be part of within IIEE. EE Humor 31 As needed based on proposed changes in section 16~18 32 As needed based on proposed changes in section 16~18 Costelloese 33 Add farm electrification and electrical system in mines 34 As needed based on proposed changes in section 16~18 Customer: Do you have any two-watt, 4-volt Certificate of Specialty application procedure should be bulbs? 37 published. The screening process may be done by IIEE through its related technical societies. Sales Rep: For what? Customer: No, two. In addition, the following are further Sales Rep: Two what? suggested by the author: Customer: Yes. Sales Rep: No. • Article I Section 6 of BEE Resolution No. 22 should state “An Electrical Engineer shall take paramount at all times for Paul Kinzelman the safety the life, health and welfare of his employees, other workers, as Schedule well as of the general public and to WRITE the protection of life and property that Chief engineer: You told may be affected by the work under his US: me that you would finish responsibility and shall have due regard We welcome your the layout in three days. to the environment.” ideas, questions, and Engineer: Sure, but not • A new section should be added to photographs. three consecutive days! Article II of BEE Resolution No. 22 which Please send would state “An Electrical Engineer your letters to Mark W. Lund shall execute his practice only on work eemagazine@iiee. that he is competent to perform based org.ph. on his technical training and work The Electrical experience.” Engineer reserves • Foreword, Appendix I of the IIEE "Do not give up doing your best the right to edit simply because you were not given the Manual of Professional Practice 2007, articles for the sake should state “The Engineer shall uphold of clarity, grammar, credit. This is not a wise thing to do. and advance the integrity, competence, and brevity. Continue being the best and let your honor, dedication to service and dignity work speak for yourself." of the engineering profession by:” -Francis Kong
IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | VII Ask the EExperts
o 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. SIn 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 PANEL BOARDS AND PEC 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. Laguna Connection
I would like to ask if there are any provision in PEC regarding I have a simple question that is being asked due to the the use of panel boards with lugs connected to distribution nature of our project, what is the electrical grid topology panel board, assuming that all panel board are connected in used locally in Laguna I need this answered so as I receive one room? 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 Thanks. cannot ask in person or call.
Rodolfo Alcantara Jr. Again to clarify the question, what electrical connection does ([email protected]) the local electrical company use in Laguna?
The committee answers: Thank you for your time!
Yes, the PEC has such provision for the situation you have Joel Castillo mentions – wherein there is no main circuit breaker per sub- ([email protected]) feeder panel (PPA, PPtB, PPC, PPD) – but is connected only to the circuit breakers of the main distribution panel (MDP) is The committee answers: allowed on the following conditions: For the Meralco franchise- the following cities and 1. It is located on the same room and the sub-feeder panel municipalities in Laguna: Biñan, Cabuyao, Calamba, San is not more than 3 meters horizontal distance from the Pedro, Santa Rosa, San Pablo, Alaminos, Bay, Calauan, Liliw, main distribution panel. Los Baños, Luisiana, Magdalena, Majayjay, Nagcarlan, Pila, 2. Should closely follow the provision in these articles: Rizal and Victoria are being served through 34.5 kV primary • 2.40.2.2 Location in Circuit. line-to-line voltage, -substation transformer - Wye secondary. • 2.40.2.2 (3) Industrial Installation Secondary Conductors Not Over 7600 mm Long. For industrial installations While Santa Cruz and parts of Los Baños and the whole of only, where the length of the secondary conductors Carmelray Industrial Park 2, Calamba are still being served at does not exceed 7600 mm and complies with all of the 13.8 kV primary line-to-line voltage, substation transformer- following: Delta secondary. You must contat the nearest Meralco a. The ampacity of the secondary conductors is not less business center just to be sure in these areas. than the secondary current rating of the transformer, and the sum of the ratings of the overcurrent devices While the following municipalities under First Laguna Electric does not exceed the ampacity of the secondary Cooperative (FLECO): Kalayaan, Lumban, Pagsanjan, Cavinti, conductors. Famy, Paete, Pangil, Siniloan, Pakil, Santa Maria and Mabitac b. All overcurrent devices are grouped. are being served at 13.2 kV primary line-to-line voltage (7.62 c. The secondary conductors are protected from kV Line-to-neutral) substation transformer delta secondary. physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway or by other approved means. You may contact Engr. JM Caringlan of Fleco at their head • 2.40.8.3 (b)(1) Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault office at Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Laguna with telephone Protection. numbers (049) 808-4478 and (049) 501-4478.
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VIIIVIII || VOLUMEVOLUME XLIVXLIV 44thth QUARTERQUARTER 20152015 IIEE.ORG.PHIIEE.ORG.PH EDITOR’S NOTE We Can All Be Great Ynna Marie M. Cruz Writer I always wonder if Alexander III of Macedonia thought he Ynna have been writing will be called ‘The Great’ someday after all of his military for the school paper accomplishments. So does Charlemagne, Catherine (the Empress back in high school until she became more of Russia), Gandhi, and all other figures some of us have already involved with film and forgotten from World History classes ages ago. I wonder why production in college. no Filipino leaders nor heroes have this superlative, the closest I As a young professional, remember is Rajah Matanda (meaning Old Ruler). her work usually tends to be related to communication. 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 Michelle Ann A. Ruiz endeavor they take, like a new achievement waiting to be writer unlocked. Michelle is a writer, an activist and a feminist. Philosophy, politics, Eventually, the definition evolves that it does not always a work social issues and various for greater good, but also for the work define personally. Being literatures keep her great becomes personal, an achievement defined by one’s boredom at arm's length. 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 JOEBEN L. VILLARUEL JR. to the roster of great EE practitioners – PEEs, REEs and RMEs WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Joeben is a hybrid that changed the game, set the standards and made all the photographer trapped difference. Reading their stories makes me think the life and inside his vast and times they have spent, not to be rewarded the title ‘great’ complex imagination someday, but to help, nurture and give back. seeking his way out to the real world. 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 justinberg f. bantigue they can do it, so do you. WRITER/GRAPHIC DESIGNER Justin is a registered master electrician in the making, a So welcome to another issue that believes in your innate, great former campus journalist, talent and skills. We in The Electrical Engineer are determined an adventurer, and an to bring out from every PEE, REE and RME the greatness they ultimate risk taker. 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. ALLAN SALEH F. DE VERA I always wonder why people do ILLUSTRATOR Al is part of the City things they do? We got bad stories Planning Office of the of personal motives and gains. Quezon City Local But we still find hope in humanity Government Unit. He hails upon reading the stories of Noel, from the family of artists from Antipolo, does 3D Willie, Nestor, Ireneo and Ed. We street art and shows his can’t wait to have your own story love of nature through here. But for now, enjoy our pages. biking. 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 iieephils ur 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 Oquality 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 From the months. National In terms of targets, we have reached 65% out of updated membership contact information, 72 new President Professional Electrical Engineers and 30 ASEAN by MA. SHEILA C. CABARABAN Chartered Professional Engineers. Corporate Branding exhibitors, this four-day event marks another milestone in the history of IIEE as it holds The Board of Governors recently approved the significant activities as follows: Memorandum of Agreement between Bureau (a) IIEE Ruby Awards Night by which IIEE awarded of Product Standards and IIEE which allows the the people, places and events who made Institute to adopt the standards development significant contribution to the Institute’s growth; organization and gives us necessary information (b) 2nd International Lighting Show; for study of possible adoption. (c) EE Practitioners Night; (d) Simultaneous Technical Sessions; Operational Excellence and Process Innovation (e) Research Colloquium and Student’s Forum; (f) RME Forum; and We instituted operational efficiency by (g) Exhibition (open for public viewing) implementing process improvement in the delivery of service to the members and stakeholders. To • Turnover Ceremonies and Officers’ Christmas improve the Institute’s quality management system Party last December 12, 2015 at Meralco under ISO 9001 certification, a surveillance audit Lighthouse, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. This was conducted last November 3, 2015 at the is the culmination of the Institute’s activities National Office. for the year; it was attended by the Board of Governors, committee chairmen and members, secretariat and student council. Project Management and Advocacy My journey as 2015 National President has never IIEE in partnership with ICASEA, continuously been easy. Amidst challenges confronting our manage to effectively implement various programs profession, the core of this year's leadership has and projects such as High Efficiency Motors remained firm. Hence, the cliché that life begins at (HEMs), Switch-Asia Project and Asia Power 40. Quality Initiative. Today’s success is the product of cumulative For continuation of Electrical Safety Enforcement efforts and dedication of our former officers and and Awareness (ESEA) campaign, the committee members. Thus, on our 40th year, we brought back conducted the following activities: the pride and honor to the people who have made significant contributions to the Institute’s growth. • Training the Inspectors Program at Villa Forty people, places and events were awarded Caceres Hotel, Naga City last October 12-13, during the IIEE Ruby Awards Night last November 2015 27, 2015.
• Training the Inspectors Program at University On the second year of setting our strategic Southeastern Philippines, Davao City last direction guided by our Vision 2020, we have December 4-5, 2015. already broken the bonds of ordinary existence and learned to embrace the inevitable changes On way to Vision 2020, IIEE likewise upholds and and demands from the Institute and its members. commences the following activities: Believing that future is something that has to be • Participated in the PAPRB’s Professional created, our present actions will define our future; Summit held last October 30, 2015 at the I am fortunate to have a team who also wants Manila Hotel. to be a catalyst, change makers and thought transformers who are always ready to provoke • 17th Central Luzon Regional Conference actions leading towards the advancement of hosted by IIEE-Tarlac Chapter last October practitioners and growth of the Institute. 9-10, 2015 at Central Park Hotel, Tarlac City. The said regional conference was attended by This leadership owes its success to the BOG, over 200 delegates from the region and nearby ExCom, CNP, committees, secretariat and cities. members whose dedication has become an inspiration to everyone. • 40th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO last November 25-28, 2015 at the SMX This is just a beginning of our journey towards Convention Center, Pasay City. With over 3, success which will demand the best from all of us. 300 delegates and 220 local and international In the meantime, the torch is to be passed to the next set of leaders. WHAT'S THE NEWS Ruby means stability, says Cabaraban IIEE turned over to 2016 President Cruz
The 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 Traditional table name hand over of 2016 president Cruz with 2015 agenda. President Cabaraban. “How to end this speech wholly and gracefully?” quips The annual transfer-of-leadership ceremony was Sheila Cabaraban, outgoing president of IIEE during the witnessed by past and present national, regional and Institute’s Turn-Over Ceremonies and Christmas Party at The chapter officers of IIEE and its student arm, Council Lighthouse, December 12. of Student Chapters. Later in the program, IIEE honored all members of the conventions bureau, for “We made sacrifices because we committed ourselves to their contribution towards the success of the 40th a selfless cause,” the 2015 National President furthered. national convention held in SMX Convention Center Cabaraban added that “the next board will also have a in Pasay, 25-28 November. share of sacrifices. Strength of character will be tested.”
2nd EET Student Summit BREAKS NEW GRouNDs
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 One of the scenes from the 13th PEC Quiz Show and 2nd CIENSCIA. College. The summit also features technical discussions on green building, On the 2nd CIENSCIA, the winners are− 1st, smart grid, high efficiency motors, power system planning, conductor Technological University of the Philippines size and protection, and solar photovoltaic technology. Board of Manila, 2nd, Rizal Technological University Electrical Engineering Officer-in-charge Francis Mapile also took time and the 3rd, Technological Institute of the to discussed the student preparations for the REE and RME board Philippines Manila. exams.
12 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH Tarlac hosts Central Luzon Conference
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. Roy Yutuc leads the opening ceremonies at the Central Luzon Conference.
Government, IIEEF explain energy saving devices
Screengrab from ABS-CBN News Youtube Channel The Philippines has the second most expensive How it works electricity in the Southeast Asian region. That is why it is not surprising that household consumers continue Basically, an energy saving device works like a capacitor. to find ways to lessen their electric bills. They get It stores the energy inside of it and release the said easily swayed by the savvy talks and remarkable energy in a smoother way, thereby having a smoother demonstrations of presenters from manufacturers of flow of current to the system. energy saving devices seen in malls. It is common knowledge to electrical practitioners that A lot of these household consumers tend to buy these the electricity that goes into our houses is unstable. energy saving devices and say that they experienced There are fluctuations in the electrical system that a reduction in their electricity bills. However, they causes the current to spike or fall. These spikes cannot could not be sure if the said reduction is due to the be used by household appliances which wastes the energy saving device or through their efforts to reduce electric current from the circuit. electrical usage. Technically, most energy saving devices work on This article does not question the technical integrity of the principle of surge protection technology. It uses the devices. We just want to share some insights for the capacitors to smoothen the flow of current to the consumers’ additional information. system. The capacitor acts like a filter which stores Continued on Page 14 IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 13 WHAT'S THE NEWS or holds the surge current until a sudden drop is Benefits experienced by the electrical system. The device then releases the stored energy thus smoothing out the These energy saving devices are currently abundant in output current to the system. malls and even the sidewalks. They target the household consumers who just want to save on their electricity bills. Government says In the household, there are basically two types of loads The Department of Energy (DOE) for its part has issued that exist, one is the resistive type (i.e. lights, toasters) a warning to the public not to buy these so-called and the other is the reactive type (i.e. motors, fans, etc.). energy saving devices. Resistive loads have a power factor of one (1) while reactive loads have a power factor of less than one. In a recent test conducted by the department’s science research specialists, evidence shows that there is indeed There are three types of power going into an electrical a reduction in amperes or the current that flows in to system. The apparent power (kVA) is the computation the system. However, the wattage, which is what the of power by multiplying the voltage and current of an consumers pay to the distribution utility did not exhibit electrical system by using a multi meter. The reactive changes. power (kVAR) is free for home use and is not read by the electric meters of the distribution utility. The real power DOE Secretary Zenaida Monsada said that consumers (kW) is the power that the distribution utility charges the must be prudent in purchasing items in order to lower end users. their electricity bills. She suggests that consumers just buy appliances with higher energy efficiency rating (EER) or energy efficiency factor (EEF). Apparent Power In a statement acknowledging the inventors of these Reactive Power (kVA) devices, former DOE Undersecretary Loreta G. Ayson (kVAR) 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 p.f.= cosѲ can help the people reduce their energy consumption and thus save money, particularly at this time when Real Power (kW) the supply and cost of electricity have stirred public concern.” Power Triangle. Real power is caused by resistive loads whereas reactive power is brought by inductive and capacitor loads. IIEEF results Using this power triangle, resistive loads have no The IIEE Foundation Testing Laboratory also conducted problems since its voltage is always in phase with the its own tests on these energy saving device in current and has an ideal power factor of one. Reactive accordance with PNS 2080:2010 and the testing of test loads, however, has a lower power factor because of the loads is in accordance with the initial reading procedures inductive/capacitive properties of the appliance. of PNS IEC 60969:2006 (for CFL) and PNS IEC/PAS 62612:2013 (for LED). With the energy saving device, there is indeed a decrease in current. Real power has been constant In the tests, IIEEF observed that the energy saving meaning the pump has been consuming the same device failed to give energy savings, based on the amount of energy in both cases. This means that formula indicated in PNS 2080:2010 when CFLs and although energy saving devices can definitely lower the LEDs were applied. Also, using a pure sine wave AC current in an electrical system, it does not necessarily source, the electrical system exhibited increase in mean that it lowers electricity bills. Utility company current and power while there were decrease in power charges consumers based on their consumption of real factor, total harmonic distortion (THD) and luminous power and not apparent power. efficacy as shown in table below.
Luminous Load Current* Power* Power Factor* THD* Luminous Efficacy* Energy Savings Flux* 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%)
ESDs and CFLs. Although no power energy saving realize, ESDs decrease power factor, THD, among others figures in parenthesis shows decrease of value.
14 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH IIEE CHAPTERS END 2015 with new officers Bukidnon President: Artis Nikki L. Tortola Welgreg R. Borja VP-Internal: Ariel E. Abay Randy P. Diaz VP-External: Glenn C. Villacorte Rocky Jerard P. Sendiong VP-Technical: Jaime S. Utlang Jr. Ireneo L. Tangon Secretary: Geminda A. Tagalogon Alvin Royce M. Timtim Treasurer: Christine B. Dudas Auditor: Jusue P. Centillas Immediate Former President P.R.O.: Rel Adrian P. Valdez Dana Marie Y. Eduave
Board of Directors Consultants Pastor D. Abregana Roger C. Flores Arthur T. Agripo Romeo A. Alforque Kharla Belcena Induction ceremony held on December 5, 2015 at The Margarette Business Hotel, Maramag, Bukidnon
ILOILO
President: Arnulfo G. Suganob Board of Directors VP-Internal: Salvador F. Francisco Ernesto S. Fabales II VP-External: Roger P. Balderas Jose Uriel V. Arancillo VP-Technical: Joel S. Songano Realiza O. Curiba Secretary: Robert M. Jalbuena Juna D. Sarroza Treasurer: Allan S. Biton Auditor: Paul John J. Carmelo Immediate Former President Arnold Dosano
Induction ceremony held on December 19, 2015 at Nes and Tats, Ilo-ilo
COTABATO
President: Erwin V. Castillo Board of Directors VP-Internal: Aris Love G. Guiani Reynold D. Trasmontero VP-External: Suhtarto A. Bationg Jeffrey R. Gorre VP-Technical: Hamin L. Amino Moammer A. Tabara Secretary: Cris Agelo Diazon Ernesto Y. Lu Treasurer: Mary John A. Piol Thea Marie Ong Auditor: Patrick Kevin Cang Ferdinand A. Traspe P.I.O: Edvir Chris D. Sarcon
Induction ceremony held on February 27, 2016 at El Comedor Rest, Sinsuat, Cotabato
Zambasulta
President: Yahcob H. Darayan Auditor: Mark Anthony U. Sebastian VP-Internal: Alex A. Acosta Board of Directors VP-External: Joseph P. Maquindang Richard Galande VP-Technical: Alexander D. Kho Ed Ryan Cedeno Secretary: Lovey Joy P. Perez Filart Delos Santos Treasurer: Marjorie C. Ibanez Edgar Luna Asst. Treasurer: Ariann D. Godinez Joel Gregorio
Induction ceremony held on December 27, 2-15 at Sta. Cruz Islang Resort
IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 15 HEALTH PLASTICS SERVE ON PLATES! When Anthropogenic Debris Conquers Seafood Dining
hilippines as an archipelago surrounded by bodies of water has long established a sentimental feel Ptowards 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 waters estimate how plastic lurks into the and shellfish of different species from Plastic seem to garner attention in deep cited in the journal Science. the local fish markets of Sulawesi, the international scene as tons of its Some eight million metric tons of Indonesia and California, USA. kind pollute bodies of water that goes plastic waste penetrate oceans all over Results show that in Indonesia, of the beyond the surface. In December, 12 the world. 76 samples, 21 samples or 28 percent research institutions calculated almost were positive for anthropogenic debris 300, 000 tons of plastic that sails on The researchers came up with their in species including Indian Mackerel, the ocean’s surface today. estimates through complex calculation. Shortfin Scad, Herring, Rabbitfish and Jenna Jambeck, an assistant professor some species of Caringdae. “The ocean is covered in a thin layer of of environmental engineering at the plastic,” says Marcus Eriksen, director University of Georgia and the lead All the samples show presence of of research at the Five Gyres Institute. author of the study, estimated around manmade debris including plastic He even described the phenomenon 4.8 million metric tons of plastic or fragments. In USA, out of 64 samples, as “plastic smog.” 12.7 million amounts of plastic pierced 16 or 25 percent was positive for Plastic isn’t evenly distributed in the oceans in the year 2012. By 2025, anthropogenic debris in species waters—some floats, some sinks, and an estimate of 10 bags per foot of like anchovy, mackerel and salmon. some settle in the middle. Most of coastline is expected to penetrate the They examined pacific oysters and their kind breaks into fragments. Water oceans. manmade debris were found in four currents pull the pieces down but The theory is too good to be true. A out of 12. eventually floats back on the surface. group of researchers lead by Chelsea Scientists believe that there is more Rochman conducted a study on An estimated 20 percent of small fish to it than meets the eye. Plastic on anthropogenic debris last September have plastic in their bellies. the surface is just a fraction of its kind published in Scientific Reports, Nature compared with what can be expected Publishing Group. Anthropogenic World’s Plastic Polluters from the middle up to the deep abyss. debris established its presence in The complex calculation generated by aquatic habitats and later consumed the researchers from the United States Plastics on the loose by marine animals. The same theory and Australia originated “with the A number of researches and articles was projected that marine animals can overall mass of waste produced per were published preponderant to the carry anthropogenic debris that later person annually in 192 nations.” theory. sold for human consumption. The nation waste management According to The New York Times, The group lead by Rochman extracted practices are biggest determinants of a new research was conducted to anthropogenic debris from fishes plastic on the world’s bodies of water. 16 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH WORDS: Michelle Ann A. Ruiz GRAPHICS: Justinberg F. Bantigue anthropogenic debris from fishes and shellfish
4 out of 12 pacific oysters were also found with manmade debris Anchovies 25% Mackerel Salmon
California, USA
Suwalesi, Indonesia
popsci.com freevectormaps.com The research highlighted their list of countries which made it to the top 20 Indian Mackerel worst plastic polluters. Shortfin Scad China tops the list with a record 28% Herring breaking 3.5 million metric tons of Rabbitfish plastic debris mass produced a year. Caringdae 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 World’s Plastic Polluters unexpected record not to mention the 2.6 kilograms or 5.7 pounds generated waste per person compared to China’s China tops the list with a record 1.10 kilograms. breaking 3.5 million metric tons of plastic debris mass produced Scientist may not have any idea that a year. the amount of plastic present in fish can be a threat to human safety, but one thing is for sure, plastics do not United States settled at the belong in the human body. tail of the list with a record of 110,000 metric tons of annual Plastic is composed of toxic chemicals, marine debris 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, jasperdoest.com seafood with plastic as an ingredient will be served on our plates.
IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 17 COVER STORY
Top of Their Game 5 Best EE Professionals and How You Can Be Like Them
WORDS: Ynna Marie M. Cruz
18 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH hat does it take to become the best? How can you become one? WBeing 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.
Top 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.
So how can you be one? How can you become the best engineering practitioner? The answers: straight from the best themselves. IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 19 COVER STORY to different electrical engineering fields that helped him Noel P. Nebran develop diverse skills and acquire greater knowledge. The experiences he gained helped him have some sort in the Field of Consultancy of expertise that earned him a degree from the Saudi Engineering Council as an EE consultant.
“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 Noel taking an oath as IIEE-Eastern Region Saudi Arabia officer. job as a junior engineer and after eight years of moving Though among all these advantages, Nebran reveals from company to another, he left the Philippines to work that “the only downside is that we have to leave our oversees. In 1988, he worked as a sales estimator in families behind in the Philippines.” As there are ups and Riyadh. downs in working overseas he further adds about the most challenging experience he had in the Middle East. Being overseas Nebran explains: “I think that the most challenging didn’t stop him experience in conducting major projects on a large scale from growing abroad is that we have to work with different people further into his from different nationalities with different language, career. After one culture, education, work ethics, experience, etc.” year, Nebran took his Professional “We have to settle our differences, level off our Electrical expectations and make some adjustments for the Engineer licensure smooth implementation of the project. Overcoming examination and differences in the workplace is always a challenge,” he ranked 8th among furthers. all the examinees. As he continued As he overcame these obstacles, he continued to rise as on his professional one of the well-recognized engineers in Saudi Arabia. journey, he Being well-recognized means actively participating in began taking organizations, Noel shares. He points out that his active bigger tasks and involvement in the activities of IIEE-Eastern Region handling higher Chapter Saudi Arabia helped him meet and know fellow positions. Having practitioners all over the area. said all that, his experiences both in the Nebran is also active in other activities that involve other "we have to local and international topics such as education. In fact, in 2014, he was elected scene proved to be as the Vice President for Education of the Toastmasters work with vital in his professional Club in Saudi Arabia whose mission is to support different people practice. Nebran believes positive learning experience and greater self-confidence that these experiences and personal growth among its members. from different had opened the door for him to be hired as There are a lot of things that would build the best EE nationalities with an overseas worker. The practitioner but as Nebran’s would put it: “Basically, one things he learned in the should have good technical knowledge, strong analytical different language, Philippines were the skills, good problem solving skills and managerial culture, education, things he was able to ability.” apply in his work abroad. work ethics, With his 35 years of experience, what did he learn? Noel So what’s the difference shares three things: love your profession, work hard and experience, etc." of working here and persevere, and have sound mind and body abroad? Noel said that foreign companies have better labor standards, salary With that in mind, anyone who aspires to become the and working conditions. Furthermore, he was exposed best can be one!
20 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH “When you are in the field and you encounter some Wilfredo P. Canizares problem you are not only asked to look for the cause of the problem but also to find a solution. In other words in the Field of Project working abroad trained me to go the extra mile which Management/Electrical really helped me in my career as an electrical engineer,” he adds. Working in Contracting the Middle East was a great opportunity that later led him to brighter path. It made a Right from the Queen City of the South, another difference in his career. well-accomplished practitioner was born. Wilfredo P. Cañizares, or better known as Willie, is 59 years of aged It was only a matter of and has spent almost half of his life as a practitioner. In time until her returned his thirty years of service, he had work in the Philippines to the Philippines. and abroad, gaining various experiences as a man of When he came back expertise and commitment not only to his job but as to the country in 1995, well as to his nation. he started Cebu Power Exponents Services, He started as a junior engineer in a mining firm and after Inc. It is a company that Willie and his wife, Triniah. eight years left for Saudi Arabia. Willie spent nine years is involved in the installation, testing, commissioning abroad and worked in several companies specializing on and maintenance of various electrical equipment. Willie different trades such as quality assurance, testing and shared that at first it was challenging because he and his commissioning. pioneering team had to train new engineers. But when the new engineers were able to work on their own, only So why work abroad? Willie confesses it’s not all about proper monitoring and supervision was required. money. “Foremost is the financial aspect. We receive a higher compensation when we work overseas. Second The company was an investment that gave him, not only is the training, our company, Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) profit but as well as recognition. In 2005, this company had a local training center and if specialized training is was awarded by CalEnergy International, a fellow utility required we are sent to ABB facility in Sweden, Germany company based in Makati, with the outstanding supplier or Switzerland.”
award. Willie believes that it was good service whenever In Saudi Arabia, he was able and wherever that makes a good company. No matter "Flexibility, to grow further and learn what situations they face, he and his team make sure extensively. He tells that to get the situation resolved. Flexibility, immediacy and immediacy and “when I was working as a knowing what to prioritize are the key points. But more commissioning engineer, knowing what to than that, he said that it is “our commitment to help I have to spend some of them in their times of need,” he says. prioritize are the my free time to study and be ready for the next day’s This commitment was proved yet again when they were key points." job.” awarded with a plaque of recognition for their great
IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 21 COVER STORY contribution 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 Nestor attending the CAFEO-30 Conference. one must have the following qualities: perseverance, supplementary lectures, seminars and trainings. He is a patience, humility and willingness to help other diligent and generous teacher with an initiative. Both his engineers learn and guide them to be successful. passion and initiative has made his faculty at CSU proud Nestor T. Rivera countless times. After staying at this university for several years, in the Field of Education the Electrical Engineering department has always maintained above the national passing percentage in the licensure exam and most notably when the The great minds that shape Professional Regulation Commission ranked Cagayan the youth develop other great State University fifth highest number of board passers minds as well. As Aristotle is to nationwide in 2001. Seven years later, one of his Alexander the Great, so is Nestor students, Elmer Tattao, top notched the Registered T. Rivera to his students. In his Electrical Engineering board exams (he tied with Jeffrey 35 years of professional practice, Cabigting of Technological Institute of the Philippines- more than 25 years of it has been Manila). devoted to teaching since he has been part of the Cagayan State But there is more to Rivera’s consistency for he also has University (CSU) in 1982. a charitable and nationalistic heart. Aside from being an educator, he has participated and conducted numerous Nestor originated from outreach programs throughout his experience. Among Tuguegarao City. In 1976, he these outreach programs, three of them are most studied Bachelor of Science in significant for he has helped people in a large scale and Electrical Engineering at the of the most humble, difficult and dire conditions. National University in Manila. 600 indigenous dwellings in Sta. Ana, Cagayan Going further, he took up his benefited from the “Share a Light” program of the "because of Master of Science in Physics local government unit of the said area where Nestor, Education at CSU from 1992 to together with the help of his EE students. Then in 2013, god's grace" 1996 and later on in 1999, started as Vice Chair of the Balik Liwanag Committee, Rivera his doctorate degree. He is not together with the colleagues in IIEE helped in the power only a professional engineer, but as well as a soon to be restoration of more than 700 residential and commercial Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management. buildings of Tacloban affected in the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda. Few years later, he returned to His love for education was something he has shared Tacloban in February 2015 as part of the “All Hand as a mentor to a lot of people. He is a passionate Volunteer” outreach project of an international, non- educator who has taught more than two decades’ profit, non-government organization and instrumental worth of students and furthermore, in numerous in building residential dwellings together with foreign times, has shared his technical knowledge for free in volunteers such as Americans and Germans.
22 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH It is no wonder that such a respectable man would If you did something good, it will surely not go also be a successful businessman. Nestor is also the unnoticed. That is what Ireneo L. Tangon Jr. proved. man behind a 10-year-old North Matrix Development A man from farther south of the Philippines had Corporation. This company started in 2005 as a immense contributions in the industry over the years. Far consultancy and construction management group. Then from the hustle and bustle of the city, this professional later on, in 2010, it was granted with the Philippine electrical engineer from Quezon, Bukidnon made sure Contractors Accreditation Board that allowed the that his passion and interest will make a difference and company to specialize in electrical services. will be a mark of excellence.
Of course it is not an easy task to be a full time teacher Graduating from Siliman University in 1988, he did not and businessman at the same time. Nestor admits waste his time and later that year passed the exam for that as president and CEO of his own company, he the Assistant Electrical Engineer Licensure. In 1991, he experiences “tension in maintaining and sustaining then began his career as technical utility engineer of the company’s expenditures and revenues”. But he Busco Sugar Milling Co., Inc. believes that “because of God’s grace” and his time management to handle both teaching and managing Over the years, he has supervised operations, handled a company, his career as a teacher and his business projects, done research and became a resource speaker survived. That is why though it is challenging, he is for various functions until he finally became an electrical happy. superintendent of the very company where he began his career. In those years, he hasn’t only worked for the Through it all, Rivera believes that to become one of good of the company, but as well as for his professional the best EE practitioner, “one has to be involved and and personal growth. exposed in various organizations’ activities and have patience, trust, self-confidence, concern for others and Four years later after he joined Busco Sugar Milling faith in God.” 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. Ireneo L. Tangon Jr. Annual Convention and played a role in his career as in the Field of an EE practitioner. Ireneo said winning the research “has enhanced my confidence and raised the bar of the Manufacturing/Industry quality of my succeeding presentations and lectures making it better over time.”
Working at sugar mill. Enjoy happy times with his family. IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 23 COVER STORY
Furthermore, he to provide the best service and stay true to the core of explained that doing SRE: safe, reliable and efficient use of power. “Working for a research work involves company has its a lot of reading Leading a busy life, Ireneo is also a bike enthusiast and facts about the and member Busco Motorcycle Club and the Fraternal limitations but running subject matter. And Order of Eagles-Philippine Eagles. He describes his as knowledge is as membership as “part of a service oriented group our own company will we know, power, it or hobby group will expand (y)our association with give much freedom on therefore serves as different individuals of different personalities, talents an anchor to perform and skills.” how to manage and well. Research will help a practitioner He considers this hobby as an opportunity to exchange do things according understand the ideas, experiences and learn from each other and principles and logic eventually contribute to become a better professional, to our goals and behind what he is a better person. “Applying these learning in our field expectations.” doing. Understanding of practice will help us come up with best results for the also leads to good benefit of all concerned”, he said. results where Ireneo admits that “good work will give credit to the EE practitioner who did the job.” Truly, Ireneo is not only an outstanding practitioner but as well as a good model. But this is not easy. Ireneo From then on, Ireneo has been continuously recognized believes that to be the best is a combination of love, many of which is from the Department of Energy with passion, knowledge, experience, perseverance and the the Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Award for two desire to give quality work. consecutive years (2008-2009). He proved himself further after passing the Professional Electrical Engineer “First and foremost we have to love and be passionate examinations in 2014. of our chosen profession so we seek more in-depth knowledge and skills. And over the years of actual For several years he had served the company he practice we acquire the experience. There are failures joined and still he serves it but more than that, he and this is part of the learning process and we correct, had recently opened his own, he shares that “having learn over the years. The desire to give quality work and earned my license as a professional electrical engineer not settle for less will eventually payback in the long has widened my horizon in my field of practice and run; to rise among the rest, to be recognized as one of with my 26 years as an electrical engineer working in a the best EE practitioner. In short, be the best that you sugar factory somehow prompted me to start a small can be in your chosen field and God will do the rest”, electrical services company mainly on consultancy and Ireneo said. services in line with our expertise.”
As working for someone and working for yourself is Edmundo G. Frias different, he adds, “Working for a company has its Registered Master Electricians 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 Ireneo describes SRE Business Solutions and Services leader but also an as “composed of like-minded colleagues who share achiever. Even back the same passion and interest but of different field in his high school of expertise to be able to share our knowledge and days, Edmundo experience to interested clients.” has been already a distinguished Based in Bukidnon, Ireneo and his team in SRE offer individual who various services that cover residential, commercial and graduated as the industrial structures from consultancy to installation and 5th honorable a lot more. His company believes that “more heads are mentioned of the better than one”, a guarantee that with the competent Speaker Eugenio individuals with different skills, expertise and years of Perez National experience working together, they can offer the best Agricultural School solution—the best result and service. at his home town is San Carlos, Further, Ireneo envisions that with the right opportunity Pangasinan. and with his years of experience and knowledge, through his company and colleagues, they can continue Edmundo's travel experience at Burj Khalifa, Dubai. 24 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH After that, he pursued “But I think, what have changed over the years are a bachelor’s degree in the ways in the acquisition of information. They now “I can’t imagine Industrial Education major take pictures of lectures with their smart phones and myself not in Electrical Engineering tablets. They (students) can Google the answer of the at the Technological teacher’s question during recitation. Although some of teaching nor being University of the Philippines them spend lots of hours on computer and cellphone (TUP), Manila. A year after games. It is, however, good to note that many students [not] a teacher.” his graduation in 1987, are taking advantage of the positive contribution of he passed the Licensure modern technology,” he notes. Examinations for Teachers and began teaching at TUP in Cavite. So what is being outstanding for Edmundo? He said that in any place and in any field of discipline, anybody He started as a temporary instructor in the Industrial could be outstanding if the practitioner wishes to be Technology Departmentand eventually rose through one. “An electrician could be of his/her best in a low the ranks to become became the Assistant Professor cost housing project, in the same manner as somebody IV in 2004, a high post earned after years of hard work, could be an outstanding electrical engineer in a service and passion in education.“My only plan was just multinational company,” he explains. to teach for five years, and before I knew it, more than 25 years have passed and I was awarded for loyalty with But Edmundo believes that values determine my continuous service”, Edmundo narrates, the excellence of a practitioner. “An outstanding practitioner is someone who does the job right In his 29 years of professional practice, he has already without being told and watched. But to be recognized taught almost three decades’ worth of students and has is one thing. I think, when somebody wants to be given numerous contributions as a lecturer and head acknowledged as such, a particular place matters.” of the various departments and offices in TUP Cavite. Edmundo is presently involved in the research and Mr. Frias further adds that though as a teacher, it may extension programs of the university. be said that it is a passive job compared to those who are practice their profession in the field, he knows the Now, after 28 years, Edmundo is still excited to go weight of the responsibility in his hands as he educates to work. “I can’t imagine myself not teaching nor the future men of the industry. being [not] a teacher”, he confesses, coming a person who looks forward to have his name in a book about To be the best, he just wants us to remember to take electrical trade and see himself running a review center pride in whatever kind of job we do. for master electricians. “All of us in the world of work whether academe or But even though times have change, the university life in the industry have full responsibility to use our God now and then is almost the same, he admits. Some given gifts to the fullest potential. Keep in mind “there still do petty cheating, cut class, create alibis to avoid are no small jobs, only small people”. penalties, call and brand their teachers with many names.
IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 25 TRAVEL
Jailbreak to Pinatubo Get Away from the Reality. From your wife. From your Boss. From that nasty coworker you’re indebted to.
To break away from the ever-stressing day-to-day bumpy.] Chances are gallons of dark-colored water will routine is good. Doing it with someone close to you is get inside. So, be prepare to get wet. better. Starting it today at this very hour is the best! The funny [or scary] thing about the 4x4 drivers is that Yes, we all know that those beaches and caves are a if you’re lucky, they might be crazy enough to drive plain sight for you. That’s why we are bringing you to a blindfolded while letting go of the steering wheel just for whole new level of adventure – exploring the volcanic fun. wonder of Mt. Pinatubo! Minutes before the tracks for the 4x4s come to an So what are you waiting for? Text your buddy, leave end, there would be a stopover to take pictures at the that power grid chart off the table and hop into a majestic Toblerone-like lahar formations. From the fine journey of a lifetime! edges to the cocoa-colored facade, this rock formation Things to do: could be a match to Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills. • Book a tour. (To lessen your worries. You’re doing this Sweet, isn’t it? to relax right?) • Make yourself and your buddy ready for the trek. If there’s still time to roam around, you can check the • Bring some packed lunch, snacks and 4 liters of water. vicinity for the groups of our Aeta cousins, all set to join • Travel light. your exotic groufie. You can make them do a large array • Anything that registers photos. :) of photo poses, from serious projections to the funny ones, even the infamous “pabebe wave”. Nothing is EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE EARLY WORM impossible, chum.
A timely departure from Manila by van means earlier ON THE ROCKS arrival at Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac. Once parked at your selected Parking and Shower Houses, registrations and Real adventure starts outside the 4x4 truck. Once you’ve signing of waivers for the usage of 4x4 muscle vehicles set foot on the wet, stony and dusty ground, you can immediately takes place with a professional trekking tour only rely on your lumpy pair of feet. From now on, things guide. will be harder and more exhilarating too! TIf you’re not so sure that both of you is brawny enough Walking carefully and patiently within the zigzagging to trek the five kilometers of igneous rock-filled, ever- edges of the trail is one of the most exciting parts changing trails up to the Mt. Pinatubo crater on two’s of this adventure. Around you will be humungous then you may buy a bamboo stick which may serve as a landscapes−−pristine beauty of nature waiting for you made up walking rod for only Php 20. to discover. [This is the time your camera will be handy.] Here, you will notice the different kinds of igneous rocks WET AND WILD which Mt. Pinatubo spit out when it shocked the globe in 1991. From pebbles to the life-size rock formations, A one hour and thirty minute trip inside monstrous 4x4 from dirty magenta hue to brighter violet shade, you’ll trucks will be a bit bumpy. [No, not just a bit, it is really certainly be astonished by the strato volcano bliss that you are venturing into.
26 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH 1. Mighty 4x4 truck ready for action! 2. Our Aeta 1 cousins ready for some pictorial. 3. The pristine beauty of Mt. Pinatubo 6 lake, ready for your eyes to be feasted on. WORDS & PHOTOS: Joeben L. Villaruel Jr.
Trails going up to the crater become tighter with the 2 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 3 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 most unevenly designed staircase designed in Hades’ senior citizen. No offense folks, just a little chili to spice realm to take pictures of the marvelous lake. up the adventure! But the best thing to do at this moment is to appreciate the delightful gift of nature as you and your buddy, After ten minutes of resting, your guide will set a timer even for just a moment, have freed yourselves from the to help identify the age group you belong to. Aching stresses of everyday life. leg muscles, exhausted feet, coated in sweat will be pushed into its limits just to avoid taking 20 minutes in THE DESCENT the challenging final meters. Adrenaline oozes in the air, as you and your buddy will never accept defeat in this We clearly know that you’re still in a state of pleasure. one-of-a-kind race. But before the sun sets, you must be within your selected Parking and Shower House. Danger comes HEAVEN ON EARTH along with the dark.
Two things will give you a hint if you’re only a couple of A day full of adventure, amazement and freedom with steps away from the crater: a pair of red urinals and an the nature deserves great surprise - either you go into a evenly more irregular stairway to heaven, forged fine in triumphant dinner or head straight into the Sta. Juliana’s hell. A few more steps and a sign that welcomes you for Pinatubo Spa Town to pleasure yourself and your buddy making it to the peak will be seen. with a one-of-a-kind relaxing and revitalizing full body massage treat. Both will reward you and your buddy with While having endless “wow!”, “ganda!”, and an unexpected bliss – a rejuvenated body, mind and “awesome” statements, your local tour guide will spirit that will enable you to endure the harsh weather- suggest you go down another set of 170 steps of the like conditions of your everyday life. Again.
IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 27 Montejo, Ferrer graces 40th anc
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“All of you play a vital role in enhancing the quality to aspire in opening more doors of opportunity that will life of your loved ones, to the communities and so our in turn leave to more pathways to innovation. countrymen to the work that you do,” told Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario The 40th Annual National Convention is a week-long of Montejo as he addressed the audiences of 3, 396 EE activities from November 24-28 starting with the plant practitioners in the opening ceremonies of the 40th tour on at the Altenergy Wind One Corporation Wind Annual National Convention held last November 26, Power Plant in Pililla, Rizal and simultaneous golf and 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. bowling tournaments in San Pedro, Laguna and in SM Mall of Asia Bowling Center respectively. Montejo, in behalf of President Benigno Aquino III, spoke about how important it is for the government ANC also kicked-off the 2nd Annual International Lighting to craft policies to motivate the interest and foster Show, followed by the 2nd Faculty Research Colloquium, the environment for constant innovation that enables and various technical discussions. professionals to take significant advancement in th engineering and research development. Part of the program is 10 EE Research contest wherein the participants from different colleges and universities Moreover, he emphasized the specific focus of the in the country presented their respective researches. The government on what the sciences can bring in terms of study Development of Waste Heat Recovery System improving the life of the people, especially to the ability using Thermoelectric Generator of the University of of PAG-ASA, the country’s national weather bureau, to Mindanao-Matina has been declared victor in the said cope in both man-made and natural calamities. contest. (See winning research abstracts on pages 34- 35.) “The goal to better predict and monitor weather disturbances so that our people may look forward In the opening day of November 26 held the General and be more prepared. Those… who are very familiar Membership Meeting, and the 2015 Electrical with the work of PAG-ASA would know of the capacity Engineering and Technology Student Summit. upgrades we have made to make PAG-ASA an agency Meanwhile, the viewing of exhibits opened from 10:00 that truly brings hope to its very reliable and efficient A.M. to 7:00 P.M. services,” the DOST secretary added. After the break is the IIEE Advocacy Group forum, As he ended his speech, Montejo invited the audiences which tackled the provisions relative to the electrical to ponder on what else could PEEs, REEs and RMEs engineering practice, and developing renewable energy do to further improve the way things are done in the projects. country, and how they can be a better service to the th countrymen. He also assured that the government will Friday activities highlighted the 13 National PEC Quiz nd continue to be a partner to the EE community, as well as Show and 2 Clash of the Intellects in Engineering Sciences and Allied Subjects, in which the Southern A28 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH 1
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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. 12
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30 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH 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 14 Saturday afternoon proclaimed the full roster of the 2016 Board of Governors, with Engr. Larry Cruz as the 15 (14) “It took us 40 years 2016 national president. Engr. Francis Mapile, Board of to build up to this point,” IIEE former President Electrical Engineering officer-in-charge, led the charging Rodolfo Ferrer reflects. of the newly-proclaimed board while 2015 National (15) Marlon Parot, Leo President Engr. Sheila Cabaraban led the induction of Cabasag and Casimiro the 2016 IIEE Chapter Presidents. Flores Jr. listen to an inquiry during RME After the induction ceremony, several recognition awards forum. were given to the selected individuals and chapters who (16) Anders Hakansson served for the electrical engineering excellence. and Stella Gatchalian enjoys a light moment Central Region and Cagayan de Oro chapters were after the technical awarded as the most outstanding chapters respectively product presentation. in overseas and local categories. In the Chapter (17) Good times at Excellence Awards, Bukidnon chapter received the gold the Chapter Officers meeting. recognition, while the chapters from Cebu, Western (18) IIEE 18th 3E XPO Region-Saudi Arabia, Southern Cavite, and United Arab Best Booth Competition Emirates received the silver recognition. Champion Big Category- Sunertech Corporation 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). 16 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 17 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.” 18
IIEE.ORG.PH VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 | 31 EE WOMAN Meet the hot, iron stricker
Celsa Valmoria Mangaron-Arriesgado is different. If I am not an EE practitioner, probably I am: a Lawyer She sells electrical supplies before she begun or I might be practicing civil engineering. selling Tupperwares. She’s a Civil engineering graduate but she is a Registered Master Woman nowadays can work: on task or job Electrician. She hails from Bohol (a graduate of stereotypical for men. In time, women are only allowed to take care of all household chores while University of Bohol in 1982), but she’s very active men takes care of the family by earning a living. in IIEE Central Laguna Chapter. She is an auxiliary Today, women and men are equal because GOD member of the Institute before turning into a life created both to have brains and human structure member. Let’s meet a different lady who made a that can exercise what all people can do. It is just the difference. different mind setting that pushes an individual to do things in a different level. Up Close and Personal with Life is different in the field of: power system. I Luck Luck Mangaron-Arriesgado can manage the standard design, install, inspect directly at the workplace and communicate with fellow electrical Nickname: Luck-Luck practitioners. I enjoy the fieldthat Motto: “IF OTHERS CAN I chose where I am WHY CAN’T I?” challenged to prove “WHAT YOU SOW IS that woman can do WHAT YOU REAP” what men can.
People don’t know At the end of the that I am: friendly, day: my goal in loving, easy to life is to inspire please, with a women to empower strike while the themselves by iron is hot attitude, enhancing their skills a hard worker so that they can help with perseverance, not just at their own determination, goal homes, but to their setter, a fighter and entire community an achiever. and the world as well. Talent & Skills: I am good in singing & As a Registered dancing. Can design Master Electrician, & install electrical I think my biggest installation and Luck-Luck loves to take selfies. contribution to the design housing plans profession: living my with specifications and complete estimates in civil life as an example that encourages women to study and electrical works. I can also compete in marketing the field of Electrical Engineering to enhance their as sales engineer in various fields. talents and skills, and to be more productive.
I am an EE practitioner because: I want to inspire Do you agree that females have a disadvantage in women to upgrade their potentials and skills to equal the Electrical profession? I DON’T THINK SO! Because that of man and to educate women especially our both man and woman were created by God to new generation (single and or married) to empower learn things, although it will all depends on how we themselves not only at their own homes but to the educate ourselves and implement all or learnings at community as well. Being an EE practitioner is an the workplace. Woman of today also have the ability, honor for all women wherein they can proudly say the minds and the skills to be involved in the field of world that: YES, I CAN! power system so that it can travel on its safest path according to its negative and positive ions.
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EE schFuools int theu forrefronte F ofa innovationctory 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.
DEVELOPMENT OF WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYsTEM USING THERMO ELECTRIC GENERATOR Champion University of Mindanao – Matina Campus
hilippines is an archipelago surrounded by waves coming from the ocean. The researchers aim to large bodies of water which constitute to the develop a piezoelectric energy harvesting system, where potential theoretical capacity estimated to the main design is to harness the vibration energy of its be about 170,000 MW. However, Filipinos environment and turn that wasted energy into electricity still could not harness most of these and yet competence to dissipate storm surges. The potential energy and yet, pacing an energy crisis. With integration of piezoelectric material into breakwater the continuous increase in energy consumption due to system is a solution. Used tires will be utilized to serve as ever-growing number of electronic devices, the concept the main breakwater. It will be attached to the concrete of harvesting renewable energy rouses interests. Hence, body of the facility. As well as, a piezoelectric material the researchers came up with the idea of exploiting the to generate electricity as the current of the waves use of piezoelectric material. Moreover, storm surges hit the breakwater. As compared to property and life are always threatening to coastal areas once typhoons destruction during natural disasters, the construction draw closer. The storms produce strong winds that of this breakwater facility will prevent a huge loss of drive the water into shores, which can lead to flooding. money aside from its capability of providing economic This makes storm surges very dangerous for coastal advantages, environmental usage and renewable energy regions. To counter the devastation, coastal defenses utilization. are encouraged to be constructed specifically in seaside where there are nearby communities. And accordingly, Researchers: Vanesa Jones P. Balayo, Johnny L. breakwaters are man-made structures made to dissipate Pamonag Jr., John Rhodel B. Ybañez
Hybrid Energy Generation System via Roof Ventilation Fan and Solar Panels 1st Runner-up Bataan Peninsula State University
foundry is a factory that cast metals by coming from the sun as well. This project is expected means of huge amount of thermal energy to generate electricity that may be used to supply to melt and mold metals into shapes. energy to the lighting loads of the foundry and may be Throughout the process, the excessive increased when further developed and studied. The heat heat is then dumped into the environment. inside the foundry is minimized and by doing so, electric This study aims to minimize the heat accumulation inside energy was harnessed through the developed hybrid the foundry of BPSU via roof ventilation fan instead of energy generation system. As expected, the results providing commercially available industrial fans that showed that the combination of the outputs of the consume electrical energy in which nowadays becoming dynamo and the solar panels is able to produce 23.13 costly. This project utilizes wind and heat energy through watts. the use of ventilation fan coupled to a small generator in order to convert them into useable electric power. Since Researchers: Marc Severino, John Paulo Aquino, the ventilation fan is located at the roof of the building, John Brenn Habagat solar panels are attached to maximize the energy Adviser: Engr. Nelson Andres
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Sea Waves-to-Energy: Innovation of Breakwater System 2nd Runner-up Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila
hilippines is an archipelago surrounded by the main design is to harness the vibration energy of its large bodies of water which constitute to the environment and turn that wasted energy into electricity potential theoretical capacity estimated to and yet competence to dissipate storm surges. The be about 170,000 MW. However, Filipinos integration of piezoelectric material into breakwater still could not harness most of these system is a solution. Used tires will be utilized to serve as potential energy and yet, pacing an energy crisis. With the main breakwater. It will be attached to the concrete the continuous increase in energy consumption due to body of the facility. As well as, a piezoelectric material ever-growing number of electronic devices, the concept to generate electricity as the current of the waves of harvesting renewable energy rouses interests. Hence, hit the breakwater. As compared to property and life the researchers came up with the idea of exploiting the destruction during natural disasters, the construction use of piezoelectric material. Moreover, storm surges of this breakwater facility will prevent a huge loss of are always threatening to coastal areas once typhoons money aside from its capability of providing economic draw closer. The storms produce strong winds that advantages, environmental usage and renewable energy drive the water into shores, which can lead to flooding. utilization. This makes storm surges very dangerous for coastal regions. To counter the devastation, coastal defenses Researchers: Jeaus A. Berina, Marcelo C. Cruz Jr., are encouraged to be constructed specifically in seaside Eduardo D. De Jose, Marjorie Ann M. Flores, Austin where there are nearby communities. And accordingly, Jude C. Halili, Juan Miguel N. Monge, Christina C. breakwaters are man-made structures made to dissipate Ordonez, Brylle A. Ramones waves coming from the ocean. The researchers aim to Adviser: Engr. Kristian Carlo B. Victorio develop a piezoelectric energy harvesting system, where
34 | VOLUME XLIV 4th QUARTER 2015 IIEE.ORG.PH Leadership for Extraordinary Results By: Filemon T. Berba Jr.
Engineer’s precision Consistently, as the CEO of CEOs, Berba has used “lunches with the President”, visually attractive employee, Throughout the chapters, one senses the engineer’s newspapers, and readable memos using the “Danver precision and scientific approach, the business master’s Principle” to connect to all levels in the organization. His management savvy and the communicator’s persuasive memo were read first by a janitor named “Danver” before power. they were distributed to the entire work force.
In the book’s earlier chapter, Berba, a young engineer at Thru grit, determination General Electric in the Philippines, was confronted with a problem—a client was The engineer and going to sue GE for 11 communicator is also a “defective substation leader with true grit and transformers”. determination—to clean up an initially graft-riddle Going back to electrical firm, to win over a bully in engineering basics, a pipeline laying project in Berba says: “I made the countryside, and even some measurements with to persuade militant union voltmeters and made leaders to “reason together calculations with my slide “with him at the negotiation rule. My calculations table. indicated that all the 11 transformers had With his multidimensional distorted voltages on approach to leadership the secondary side”. challenges, Berba could Young Engineer Berba be your consummate instructed the company Renaissance man. In engineers to “reverse pre-publication review, the connections” on the former Chief Justice primary voltage side, Artemio Panganiban, which all the voltages on Berba’s classmate in high the secondary side came school, calls him the “chief out balanced. justice” of his engineering- management profession. The problem was solved, “Berba says, savoring Former Prime Minister such a recollection. Cesar E.A. Virata adds: “I appreciate very much the On lateral thinking, as way you solve problems advanced by Edward de inclusively”. Bono, Berba says: “When we are stuck with a The book is visually problem which conventional, typical or usual management appealing, and made more so with some pictures action cannot solve, we may need to ’think outside the showing the young engineer, the rising executive—and box’—as long as do not lose sight of our objective”. now the leadership guru, relishing memories of associates in companies he worked for, in industry meetings—and in The book relates many accounts, illustrating this kind of the comfort of home. flexible thinking, coming up with he says were “surprising, yet highly effective, solutions that we normally would not There is an unintended effect of this book: It shows work— even consider.” life balance in pictures.
Primarily addressing engineers in the corporate world, The author Berba has been in the midst of all leadership Berba has this to say: “Engineers and technical people and management challenges throughout his career in the may be adept at technical and precise transmission country’s top corporations. In this book, he treats us all to of information, but they are hardly successful in a ringside seat to see how he became the CEOs’ CEO. communicating in a language easily understood by And yes, among many more things, this book could be his ordinary employees”. 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.