NATIONAL COMMITTEES

Article VII, Section 1 of the PICE Amended By-laws
Formation of National Committees – To attain the objectives of the Institute and assist in undertaking its activities, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to create standing, special or temporary ad-hoc committees and to define their respective powers, prerogatives, functions, duties, and responsibilities. Such committee shall submit periodic reports to the Board but special or ad-hoc committees may be required to submit special reports to the President.

Until otherwise provided, the standing committees enumerated in this Article are hereby established. These standing committees shall have four (4) regular members to be appointed by the Board to be chosen from among qualified members of good standing; provided that the initial set of members shall have a staggered tenure; Two (2) for two (2) years and the other two (2) for four (4) years. Henceforth, the succeeding members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. Additional standing committees may be created by the Board as needed.
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COMMITTEE
(M, K, R or P Center)
(“S” - Standing Committee)

Chair and Members

 

“M - MEMBERS” CENTER
1. Membership (M-S)

Handle membership concerns – Oath Taking, Certificates, Ids, Membership Reports, Monitoring of Status, Life Membership applications (through endorsement of the Chapters).

To convince every Registered Civil Engineer who is not yet a member of the Institute to join the appropriate Chapter.  To explain the Institute, its structure and objectives to all newly-registered Civil Engineers.

Chairman: Danilo C. Terante Ph.D.

Members:
P.P. Jaime A. Pacanan, Ph.D. (2008-2011)
Ruben A. Sy (2008-2011)
Miriam L. Tamayo (2010-2013)
Julius S. Maquiling (2011-2014)

 
2. Chapter Affairs (M-S)

Handle chapter concerns, formations, activation, expansion, chapter election related problems, continuity issues, projects etc.

Encouraging and coordinating Chapter activities.
Recommendations on the establishment of Regular and Student Chapters.

Chairman: Lea N. Delfinado

Members:
Ronaldo S. Ison (2008-2011)
Miriam L. Tamayo (2008-2011)
David G. Sanchez (2010-2013)
Angelito M. Twaño (2010-2013)

 
3. Student Chapter Affairs (M)

Organize/manage the following student events/programs.

  • 30th National Civil Engineering Students’ Quiz (NCESQ)
  • Student Discount Card
  • Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Student (MOCES 2011) Award
  • Seminars/Conferences/Career Development and Value Formation Program
  • 12th National Civil Engineering Students’ Summit
  • 14th National Civil Engineering Students’ Conference
  • On-The-Job Training Program
  • Scholarship
  • 13th Bridge Building Competition

Coordinate with the Chapter Affairs Committee regarding formation of Student Chapters.

Chairman: Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.

Members:
P.P. Venancio I. Besavilla Jr
Ernesto S. De Castro, Ph.D.
Ruben A. Sy
Christopher P. Tamayo

 

 
4. Members’ Welfare (M)

Identify perks and programs for the benefit of members.

  • Apprenticeship Program
  • Employment Assistance
  • Insurance Program/Fund Management
  • Career (e.g. Recommend the employment, promotion, and/or recognition of PICE members and/or Specialists in Government agencies and Private firms.)

Consider benefits such as:

  • Standardized guidelines for professional fee/ rates.
  • Privilege of indicating PICE membership number and/or PICE Specialist number in the signing of plans
  • Emergency assistance

Chairman: Ruben A. Sy

Members:
Sinaolan T. Macarambon
Eugenio R. Pipo, Jr.
Eduardo A. Ramirez
Anesia R. Torquator

 
 

5. Sports (M)

  • PICE Golf Club
  • Bowling
  • Badminton
  • Billiards

Chairman: Mikunug D. Macud

Members:
P.P. Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.
P.P. Willy T. Go
Alfonso P. Espiritu
Ricardo L. Medalla Jr.

 

6.   Ways and Means (M)

    Raise funds

Chairman: Peter Paul P. Dy, Jr.

Members:
Mariano R. Alquiza
Ador G. Canlas
Lea N. Delfinado
Mikunug D. Macud

 

7.   Property Management (M)

Manage real and physical properties to maximize benefits derived by members.

  • Acquisition of Property/Space Planning
  • Renovation, Fit in/Move In
  • Operation and Maintenance
  • Disposition

Recommend a business plan that may include rental or lease, operation of the Hostel, and use of other spaces or properties that are not occupied by the National Headquarters Office.

Chairman: Mariano R. Alquiza

Members:
Antonio A. Avila
Lea N. Delfinado
Ruben A. Sy
Anesia R. Torquator

 

8.   Ethics (M)

Handle complaints vs members.
Promote CE Code of Ethics.

Chairman: P.P. Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.

Members:
Romeo S. Caparros
Mariano G. Dancel
Leo Cleto A. Gamolo
Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.

 

9.   By-Laws Amendments (M)

Recommend proposals to amend the PICE By-Laws, for approval by the Board, and for ratification by the Electoral College.

Submit amendments as duly ratified by the Electoral College to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Chairman: P.P. Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.
Co-Chair: Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.

Members:
P.P. Venancio I. Besavilla, Jr.
P.P. Willy T. Go
P.P. Efren H. Sison

 

10.  Nomination (M)

Nomination of Candidates to the National Board of Directors according to Article V Section 3 of the By-Laws. 
     

Chairman: P.P. Jaime A. Pacanan, Ph.D.

Members:
P.P. Venancio I. Besavilla Jr.
P.P. Willy T. Go
P.P. Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.
P.P. Peter N. Aventajado

 

11.  Election (M)

Computerization

Conduct of election of National Board of Directors according to Article V Section 5 of the By-Laws.
Promulgation of rules governing the conduct of the election, subject to approval by the Board.

 Final decision on specific election related cases

Chairman: Jesus P. Cammayo

Members:
Romeo S. Caparros
Eustaquio T. Coronel, Jr.
Ronaldo S. Ison
Ruben A. Sy

 

12.  Budget (M)

Prepare a budget of the Institute for the incoming year based on receipts and expenditures of the previous year, subject to adoption by the National Board according to Article IX Section 3.




Chairman: Romeo S. Momo

Members:
Ruben A. Sy
Lea N. Delfinado
Ronaldo S. Ison
Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.

 

13.  Induction (M)

Plan and execution of formal Induction ceremony for incoming National Board of Directors and recognition ceremony for outgoing National Board of Directors and Officers.

Chairman: Romeo S. Momo

Members:
Mariano R. Alquiza
Ador G. Canlas
Lea N. Delfinado
Ruben A. Sy

 

“K – KNOWLEDGE” CENTER

14.  Conventions & Events (K)

Plan, organize and manage midyear and annual conventions.

  • National Convention  
  • Midyear Convention

Chairman: Romeo S. Momo

Members:
Mariano R. Alquiza
Ador G. Canlas
Lea N. Delfinado
Ronaldo S. Ison
Mikunug D. Macud
Ruben A. Sy

 

15.  Regional Conferences (K)

  • Organize, manage all Regional Conferences
  • Make sure that there is close coordination with chapters
  • Implement CPE program by CPD Committee
  • Target 10 regional conferences

Chairman: Ronaldo S. Ison

Members:
Adam C. Abinales
Mariano G. Dancel
Ruben A. Sy
Miriam L. Tamayo

 

16.  Continuing Professional Development (K)

Handle Seminars, Training Program, Free Seminars, to assist members in their CPD.

  • Design and conduct CPE activities in coordination with the Specialty Divisions
  • Facilitate Members’ CPE certification
  • Link with PICE CPE Council

Chairman: Ernesto S. De Castro, Ph.D.

Members:
Noel M. Ortigas
Rene S. Santiago
Christopher Paulo T. Tamayo
Mark A. H. Zarco, Ph.D.

 

17.  Publications (K-S)

(Chair: PRO as per By-Laws)
Handle the Publications of PICE, including Copyrights, ISSN, ISBN.

  • PILES – quarterly newsletter
  • Civil Engineers – once a year magazine
  • Civil Engineering Journal – once a year compilation of refereed papers

Chairman: Nerio L. Ronquillo, Jr.

Members:
Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D. (2008-2011) Editor-in-Chief
Eduardo A. Ramirez (2008-2011)
Alexis M. Fillone, Ph.D. (2010-2013)
Mark Albert H. Zarco Ph.D. (2011-2014)

Newsletter
Associate Editor - Alexis M. Fillone, Ph.D.

Magazine
Associate Editor - Rosy B. Cantara, Ph.D.

Journal
Associate Editor - Mark Albert H. Zarco, Ph.D.

 

18.  Research and Development (K)

Identify and implement research projects re:  civil engineering where PICE can make a distinct contribution

       Management of the PICE Library

Chairman: Ernesto S. De Castro, Ph.D.

Members:
Jonathan R. Dungca, Ph.D.
Ma. Antonia N. Tanchuling, Ph.D.
Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.
Mark Albert H. Zarco, Ph.D.

 

19.  Civil Engineering Education (K)

Coordinate with the Affiliate Society Association of Civil Engineering Educators of the Philippines (ACEEP) re: upgrading of Civil Engineering Curriculum

CHED Technical Panel/Washington Accord

Capacity building of faculty and facilities

Chairman: Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.

Members:
Rowena R. Alviola
Ernesto S. De Castro, Ph.D.
Ma. Antonia N. Tanchuling, Ph.D.
Mark Albert H. Zarco, Ph.D.


20.  Inter-specialty Group and Specialty Divisions (K)

 Coordinate among the Specialty Divisions
Recommend other Specialty Divisions for the approval of the National Board.

Activities of the Specialty Divisions shall be according to Article IV Section 5.

Chairman of Inter-Specialty Group:
P.P. Efren H. Sison

SPECIALTY DIVISIONS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING
Chairman: Eustaquio T. Coronel, Jr.
Members: 
Samuel C. Custodio
Josephine M. Limeta, DPA
Mariano E. Raner, III
Ruben A. Sy

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Chairman:  Ernesto S. De Castro, Ph.D.
Members: 
Roberto P. Bernardo
Ronaldo S. Ison
Miriam L. Tamayo
Anthony Vladimir Pimentel - Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines


WATER RESOURCES AND HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
Chairman:  Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.
Members: 
Romualdo T. Beltran
Eric C. Cruz, Ph.D.
Noel M. Ortigas
Sofia T. Santiago


TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Chairman:  P.P. Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.
Members: 
Ferdinand R. Bernal
Jun T. Castro, Ph.D.
Alexis N. Fillone, Ph.D.
Ricardo G. Sigua, Ph.D.


GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Chairman:  Emilio M. Morales
Members: 
Benjamin R. Buensuceso, Jr., Ph.D.
Marissa R. Camaclang
Gilbert S. Reyes
Mark Albert H. Zarco, Ph.D.


ENVIRONERGY ENGINEERING
Chairman:
Members: 

“R - RESPONSIBILITY” CENTER

21.  CE Law and CE Code (R)

Review the C E Law and make sure that it is attuned to the needs of the times.
Study other laws that may affect the practice of the CE profession.
Work for the amendment of the CE Law as needed.

Review/Prepare/update civil engineering codes/IRRs/manual of practice and other guidelines.

Chairman: P.P. Efren H. Sison

Members:
Adam C. Abinales
Mariano R. Alquiza
Antonio A. Avila
Roberto P. Bernardo
Romeo S. Momo
Miriam L. Tamayo

22.  National Building Code and IRR Revision (R)

Represent the PICE in the Board of Consultants of the National Building Code of the Philippines (BoC-NBCP), a body formed by DPWH Special Order 66 Series of 2007, to review the NBCP and its IRR, recommend amendments thereof, and to conduct related activities.

Chairman: Ronaldo S. Ison
Co-Chairman: Antonio A. Avila

Members:
Mariano R. Alquiza
Miriam L. Tamayo
Anesia R. Torquator


23.  Legal Affairs (R)

Advise the Board on the status of cases.
Recommend to the Board related legal actions.

Chairman: Ronaldo S. Ison

Members:
P.P. Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.
Antonio A. Avila
Leo Cleto A. Gamolo
Angelito M. Twaño

24.  BAC Representation (R)

PPA ● NHA ● NFA ● DOH  ● Fisheries  ●  Bureau of Treasury ● BCDA  ● Civil Service ●  DPWH –  Bureau of Const. ● Land Bank ● UP ● PEZA (Phil. Economic Zone Authority) ● MMDA

Coordinate with the Chapters in sending PICE members as observers in Bids and Awards Committees of government agencies and/or GOCCs, as requested from time to time.

Chairman: Ruben A. Sy

Members:
P.P. Willy T. Go
Adam C. Abinales
Aser S. Mallari
Danilo D. Superiano

 

25.  Green Engineering (R) (DEFERRED)

 

Chairman: (DEFERRED)

 

26.  Blue Book (R)

The Blue Book Committee shall facilitate technical assistance to the DPWH in updating the standard specifications for infrastructure projects.

Chairman: Efren H. Sison
Co-Chairman: Romeo S. Momo

Members:       
Francis C. Felizardo, Ph.D.
Rogelio C. Lombos
Mark Albert H. Zarco, Ph.D.

 

27.  Community Extension (R)

  • Civic work, Donations, etc.
  • CR for public schools
  • Health (e.g. Medical Lay Forums)
  • Outreach Program at Brgy. Silangan, Cubao
  • Fund for Assistance in Civil Emergencies

Chairman: Mikunug D. Macud

Members:
Peter Paul P. Dy, Jr.
Aser S. Mallari
Ricardo L. Medalla, Jr.
Anesia R. Torquator

 

28.  DMAPS and DQRP (R)

  • New or renewed Agreements (MOAs)
  • Link with the ACECC TC-7 DMAPS

 

DISASTER MITIGATION, ADAPTATION AND PREPAREDNESS STRATEGIES (DMAPS)

  • Conducts training/ accreditation of volunteer evaluators of various natural disaster risks:  fire, flood, landslide, tsunami, typhoon, earthquake, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISASTER QUICK RESPONSE PROGRAM (DQRP)

  1. Conduct training/ accreditation of volunteer rapid evaluators of structures damaged by earthquakes

 

Chairman Emeritus: Benito M Pacheco, Ph.D.

Chairman: Miriam L. Tamayo
Co-Chairman: Adam C. Abinales

Members-at-large:
Evelyn T. Barroso, Ph.D.
Jorge P. Genota
Frederick Francis M. Sison

Fire WG:
Emmanuel M. Arrozal
Rolando M. Bandilla, Jr.

Flood WG:
Eric C. Cruz, Ph.D.
Noel M. Ortigas  

Landslide WG:
Anthony Roy C. Luna
Mark Albert H. Zarco, Ph.D.

Tsunami WG:
Eric C. Cruz, Ph.D.
Ronaldo S. Ison

Typhoon
Ronwaldo Emmanuel R. Aquino
Vinci Nicholas Villaseñor

DQRP
Policy Group
Benito M. Pacheco, Ph.D. – Adviser
Anthony Vladimir C. Pimentel – Co Adviser

Miriam L. Tamayo
Christopher Paulo T. Tamayo
Vinci Nicholas Villaseñor

Response Group:
Juanito P. Cunanan - Leader
Frederick Francis M. Sison
Anesia R. Torquator

 

Training Group:
Jorge P. Genota – Leader
Ronaldo S. Ison
Virgilio B. Columna
Cesar C. Pabalan

Logistics Group:
Ruben A. Sy – Leader
Wilfredo S. Lopez
Aser S. Mallari
Eduardo A. Ramirez

“P - PRESTIGE” CENTER

29.  Information Campaign (P)
Design a media publicity campaign
Develop and implement strategies to communicate what civil engineers do, to promote excellent public appreciation of the civil engineering profession and excellent examples of civil engineering practices, programs, projects, and personalities.

Chairman: Ronaldo S. Ison
Co-Chairman: Nerio L. Ronquillo, Jr.

Members:
P.P. Jaime A. Pacanan, Ph.D.
Ernesto S. De Castro, Ph.D.
Romeo S. Momo

 

30.  Affiliate Societies (P-S)

Ensure that projects undertaken by Affiliate Societies and Fraternal Societies are supported by PICE, and PICE is supported by Affiliate Societies and Fraternal Societies.

Encourage the formation of Organizations of Civil Engineering Specialists comprising members of the Specialist Division, as Affiliate Societies.

Coordinate with the following Affiliate Society:

  1. Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP)

Coordinate with the following Fraternal Societies:

  1. Association of Consultant Civil Engineers of the Philippines (ACCEP)
  2. Association of Civil Engineering Educators of the Philippines (ACEEP)
  3. City and Municipal Engineers Association of the Philippines (CMEAP)
  4. District Engineers League of the Philippines (DELP)
  5. Philippine Association of Building Official (PABO)
  6. Provincial Engineers Association of the Philippines (PEAP)
  7. Road Engineering Association of the Philippines (REAP)
  8. Association of Filipino Civil Engineers – United Arab Emirate (AFCE-UAE)
  9. Association of Filipino Civil Engineers – Brunei (AFCE –Brunei)
 Association of Filipino Civil Engineers – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (AFCE-KSA)

Chairman: Mariano R. Alquiza

Members:
Antonio A. Avila (2008-2011)
Fidel D. Ginez (2008-2011)
P.P. Venancio I. Besavilla, Jr. (2010-2013)
Ernesto S. De Castro, Ph.D. (2010-2013)

 

31.  Philippine Technological Council / Philippine Federation of Professional Associations / and Professional Regulatory Commission (P)
       PICE CPE Council (Evaluation of CPE Matters)

Chairman: Benito M. Pacheco, Ph.D.

Members:
1st V.P. Romeo S. Momo
2nd V.P. Ronaldo S. Ison
Adam C. Abinales
Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.

32.  International Affairs (P)

Network with international associations where we have Agreements of Cooperation, also Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council

Network with other international associations that share the goals of PICE.

Chairman: P.P. Jaime A. Pacanan, Ph.D.

Members:
P.P. Venancio I. Besavilla, Jr.
P.P. Willy T. Go
P.P. Juanito P. Abergas
P.P. Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.

33. Civil Engineering Landmark Award (P)

Identify outstanding Civil Engineering landmarks & install PICE markers

Monument/Marker Construction and Unveiling Maria Cristina Hydroelectric Plant in Iligan, and other Civil Engineering Landmarks.

Landmarks, old or new, public or private, showcasing the fields of Filipino practice of civil engineering.

Chairman: Ador G. Canlas

Members:
Evelyn T. Barroso, Ph.D.
Napoleon G. Co
Michael J. David
Eugenio R. Pipo, Jr.

 

34. Chapter Awards (P)

Coinciding with the National Convention,
conduct/evaluate annual PICE awards

  • Most Outstanding Chapter
  • Community Project
  • Newsletter
  • Best Celebrated CE Week

Chairman: Mariano G. Dancel

Members:
Mariano R. Alquiza
Ador G. Canlas
Lea N. Delfinado
Ruben A. Sy

35. PRC Most Outstanding Civil Engineer (P)

Evaluate and select nominees, for approval of the National Board, to be submitted to PRC for MOCE.

 

Chairman: Ruben A. Sy

Members:
P.P. Manuel M. Bonoan
Antonio A. Abola
Evelyn T. Barroso, Ph.D.
Danilo C. Terante, Ph.D.

 

36. PRC Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization (P)

Prepare and present PICE entry MOAPO.

Aim to  be 2011 MOAPO

 

Chairman: Lea N. Delfinado

Members:
P.P. Jaime A. Pacanan, Ph.D.
P.P. Angel R. Lazaro, Jr.
Mariano R. Alquiza
Ronaldo S. Ison
     

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