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WATTS UP

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Industry news and updates on electricity, power, energy, and other related fields.

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SPECTRUM

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SPECS CURRENTS

“Be the Inspiration for the New Generation”

Technological advancements in the field of health care.

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The latest issue of the official publication of SPECS.

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EE CLUB DIRECTORY

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ON THE GRID

A directory of electrical contractors and suppliers.

The latest events and happenings in and around the industry.

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Energy-Saving Tips for the Office

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Be Safe, Avoid the Zap: Electrical Safety Dos and Don’ts

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Street Smart

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Anabele Natividad: The Executive Farmer

From being an executive in Makati to literally getting down and dirty in Batangas, the indefatigable Anabele Natividad talks about how she confidently manages to achieve the work-life balance so many people are searching and striving for.

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DOING ORDINARY THINGS THE EXTRAORDINARY WAY With more than three decades of professional work experience and a multitude of titles and distinctions, Master Electrical Engineer Flor Varona has been steering the industry into great new heights, establishing himself as the country’s leading management consultant and technical lecturer on electrical systems design and retrofitting.

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How Smart is Your City?

In the second part of a continuing series on smart cities, EE Club welcomes you to one of the most highly urbanized independent cities in the Philippines which broke the Guinness World Record in 2015 for the largest Zumba class held in a single venue – Mandaluyong City.

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ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS USING THE RIGHT SOLUTIONS WITH INNOVATION For Engr. Raul Posadas, in the world of engineering and business, it is always important to create a healthy relationship with the people you work with. He makes it his company’s top priority to maintain a strong and long-lasting relationship with their clients.

And what better way to do that than to provide them with the right solutions infused with innovation?

Street Smart

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ANABELE NATIVIDAD Assistant Vice President Solar Development and Implementation Bronzeoak Philippines, Inc. Ayala Avenue, Makati City MAKE-UP Sandra Lim COVER PHOTO Allen Licup

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For the cover of our second issue, we are featuring the Iwoman some time, felt that there was a need to create a gener behind the first solar power plant in the Philippines, Anabele professionals and students in the industry, as well as con Natividad, who reveals how she manages work-life balance anything andtime everything electrical. in her career. Our continuing series on smart cities this features Mandaluyong City. We present tips on electrical safety and energy saving for the office. Can smartFor traffic solve our lights very first issue, we are featuring a continuing ser Metro Manila’s traffic problem? Read on and find out.

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A photocopier left A photocopier left on standby on standby overnight wastes overnight wastes enough energy enough energy to make 30 30 cups cups to make of tea. of tea.

Switch it off off Switch it and you’ll make make and you’ll all the difference. difference. all the

For more ways to help combat climate change at work For ways to help combat climate change at work visit more www.carbontrust.com visit www.carbontrust.com Photocopier standby = 0.042kW x 14 hours = 0.588kWh. Average cup of tea = 0.25 litres = 0.25kg. Energy used to

make cup of tea = 0.25kg x heat capacity of water (4200j/kg/˚C) x temperature rise (90˚C - 20˚C) = 73,500 joules Photocopier standby = 0.042kW x 14 hours = 0.588kWh. Average cup of tea = 0.25 litres = 0.25kg. Energy used to = 0.02kWh. 0.588kWh/0.02kWh = 29.4 cups of tea. For full calculation see http://www.carbontrust.com/posters. make cup of tea = 0.25kg x heat capacity of water (4200j/kg/˚C) x temperature rise (90˚C - 20˚C) = 73,500 joules PFL310 = 0.02kWh. 0.588kWh/0.02kWh = 29.4 cups of tea. For full calculation see http://www.carbontrust.com/posters.

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Meralco Implements Prepaid Electric Service

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Senate Approves ICT Department The Senate has approved a bill creating a new government agency aimed at focusing and promoting digital literacy and competitiveness all over the country, including the establishment of free internet service in government offices and public areas. The Senate passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2686 or the Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of 2015 sponsored by Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto, chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. Recto said once enacted into law, the DICT would serve as the primary department appointed in the development, planning, and promotions of the government’s ICT agenda. He added that the new agency would link all government ICT resources and networks into an integrated database that will help improve services and facilitate easier government transactions, such as transfer of records, processing and issuance of permits, licenses, land titles and the like, and applications for state-issued documents. Under the proposed measure, the National Telecommunications Commission, the National Privacy Commission, and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center would be attached to the DICT for the enforcement of the country’s policies and programs on cyber security.

DOST Launches Free Wi-Fi Project

The Department of Science and Technology has launched to the public its Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Places project, providing free Wi-Fi hotspots made available in key areas of Metro Manila. The project, which was formally launched during the opening day of the 2015 National Science and Technology Week held late last year, was initially implemented in six areas: Quezon City Memorial Circle, Quezon City Hall, Philippine Coconut Authority, Social Security System, Land Transportation Office, and at the Rizal Park in Manila. Although the project gives total internet access to everyone, it will still

The Manila Electric Company has created an alternative option that will allow its many patrons to have better control of their energy consumption. The new feature, a prepaid retail electric service called “Kuryente Load,” makes use of a prepaid program much similar to the scheme used in mobile phone services.

Under the service, customers can now afford electricity for as low as 100 pesos and can reload anytime, anywhere through different loading channels such as Meralco business centers, Bayad Center outlets, and e-load retailers. This will also enable customers to monitor their consumption through daily balance notifications, with Meralco making use of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Integrated Solution (AMIIS) which allows customers to take note of their electricity consumption, balance, loading history, and account information.

The service was initially offered in Manila and parts of Angono, Taytay, and Cainta in Rizal. With the approval of its business rules by the Energy Regulatory Commission, the prepaid power service will soon be available in portions of Quezon City, Pasig City, San Juan City, Caloocan City, and in Cavite. This was all made possible with the decision of Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval on application for authority to provide the said scheme, dating back April 27, 2015. saying that Meralco’s application was in line with the condition of agreement in the PRES rules administered by ERC.

coincide with the Fair Usage Policy which will limit users on data usage. Every registered user will have a minimum data capacity of 50MB to a maximum of 300MB per day under the minimum speed of 256kbps. According to the DOST, the speed and availability of the internet will be dependent on the number and volume of users registered on the network. After this, the project will be implemented in stages in strategic locations nationwide. Soon, free Wi-Fi access will be set up in hospitals, airports, seaports, schools, parks, plazas, government facilities, and other public places.

A chiller chiller door door A left open open for for left 30 minutes minutes aa day day 30 wastes enough enough wastes energy in in aa year year to to energy power aa lighthouse lighthouse power for nearly nearly 44 days. days. for Close it it Close and you’ll you’ll make make all the the difference. difference.

For more ways to help combat climate change at work For more ways to help combat climate change at work visit www.carbontrust.com visit www.carbontrust.com Energy wasted from open chiller door = 0.2kW x 30 minutes per day x 365 = 36.5kWh. Lighthouse 0.4kW x 24 hours PFL308 x 4 = 38.4kWh. For full calculation see http://www.carbontrust.com/posters.

Energy wasted from open chiller door = 0.2kW x 30 minutes per day x 365 = 36.5kWh. Lighthouse 0.4kW x 24 hours PFL308 x 4 = 38.4kWh. For full calculation see http://www.carbontrust.com/posters.

PH Pledges 70% Gas Emission Reduction by 2030 The Philippine government intends to reduce to 70 percent its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. President Benigno Aquino III has given the green light to submit the country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) in time for the deadline set by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The INDC document contains the climate change mitigation and adaptation plan of the Philippines, outlining the country’s commitment and efforts to fight climate change by seeking to reduce carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030 while keeping a business-as-usual scenario from 20002030. The reduction will be coming from the

sectors of energy, waste, transport, forestry, and industry. But according to Lucille Sering, head of the Climate Change Commission, this commitment is conditional. She clarified that this can only be done if the recently-concluded climate change negotiations in Paris would allow for the Philippines to have sufficient financial resources, technology development and transfer, and capacity building. She added that the submitted document is said to be only an initial commitment which is dependent on the data made available by different sectors and as such, open to be updated when more data is presented by said sectors.

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DPWH Launches Philippine Green Building Code

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The Department of Public Works and Highways has recently launched the Philippine Green Building Code at the “Green Breakthroughs 2015” conference held at the Philippine Trade and Training Center in Pasay City. With assistance from the World Bank-IFC and technical support from the Philippine Green Building Initiative, the PGBC is a set of rules that govern building construction based on environment-friendly building methods and practices. During the launch, Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., chairman of the Senate Public Works Committee, said that the code is “a very important part of our national contribution to the world’s climate change mitigation strategies.”

The code establishes the minimum requirements on energy efficiency, material sustainability, solid waste management, site sustainability, and indoor environmental quality. It applies to all new construction or improvements on buildings with as minimum gross floor area of at least 10,000 square meters for hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and mixed occupancies, 15,000sqm for malls, and 20,000sqm for residential condominiums. In addition, the code is said to possibly achieve 35.2 billion pesos worth of savings among businesses in the long run.

PNOC-RC, DOE Lead Solar Power Project at Heart Center

The Philippine National Oil Company-Renewables Corporation has partnered with the Philippine Heart Center in promoting renewable energy and energy-saving methods in government agencies along with their affiliates. Together with the Department of Energy, PNOC-RC has inaugurated a 100kW (kilowatt) solar power project at the Philippine Heart Center in November. The project aims to show the country’s stakeholders that shifting towards cleaner and renewable energy is possible. Dr. Manuel Chua Chiaco, Jr., Philippine Heart Center executive director, said the installation of solar panels at the hospital can generate up to 30,000kW-hours of power per

month. He added that this amount of electrical production is miniscule in comparison to the hospital’s total consumption of 900,000kWhours, but he believes that “it’s a small step in the right direction.” For PNOC-RC, this is just the beginning of several solar rooftop projects to be carried out with government agencies, like the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environment Management Bureau and the Department of Science and Technology, where they will install a 100-kW solar photovoltaic facility on the roof of the Main Building, Heritage Building, and all other designated buildings at the DOST complex in Taguig City.

Air conditioning an office for 1 extra hour a day uses enough energy in a month to power a TV for over a year.

Turn it off overnight and you’ll make all the difference.

For more ways to help combat climate change at work visit www.carbontrust.com Typical office floor area = 1500m2. Average air conditioning system uses 0.03kW/m2. Energy use = 0.03kW/m2 x 1500m2 x 1 hour x 31 days = 1395kWh. Average television energy use 0.14kW x 24 hours x 365 days = 1226.4kWh. For full calculation see http://www.carbontrust.com/posters.

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The Council of Student Chapters (CSC), the student-arm of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc. (IIEE), is the national organization of the Electrical Engineering (EE) and Electrical Technology (ET) student body with 116 affiliated schools and over 11,500 student members across the country.

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Region 1 Cagayan State University Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Mid - La Union Campus Isabela State University - Ilagan Campus Mariano Marcos State University Northwestern University Nueva Vizcaya State University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University University of Saint Louis –Tuguegarao

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Region 2 Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Bataan Holy Angel University Bataan Peninsula State University Bulacan State University Colegio de Dagupan Columban College Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University Lyceum - Northwestern University Neuva Ecija University of Science and Technology Pangasinan State University Philippine College of Science and Technology Calasiao Ramon Magsaysay Technological University University of Luzon University of Pangasinan Region 3 Adamson University Colegio de San Juan de letran - Manila Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science nad Technology Lyceum of The Philippines University Mapua Institute of Technology Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Rizal Technlogical University Technological Institute of the Philippines - Quezon City Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila Technological University of the Philippines - Manila Technological University of the Philippines - Taguig Campus Universal Colleges of Parañaque University of Perpetual Help System Dalta University of Rizal System - Morong University of Santo Tomas University of the East - Manila University of the East- Caloocan Region 4 University of Perpetual Help System - Laguna Batangas State University Cavite State University - Rosario De La Salle Lipa De La Salle University Dasmarinas Emilio Aguinaldo College - Cavite Golden Gate Colleges Laguna State Polytechnic University - San Pablo City Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite Lyceum of the Philippines University - Laguna Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation - Lucena City Marinduque State College Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Lopez, Quezon Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Sto. Tomas Batangas Southern Luzon State University

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MARRION JAYC ARNEL G. MASCARIÑAS NATIONAL EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

JUN CHRISTOPHER L FORMANES NATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS

MERRY ANN Y. ECHON NATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

DANDRIFT A. FIGUEROA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

ARNIE R. ALZAGA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TREASURER

REGINALD M. VILLARUEL NATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

MARBIE RAY F. TUPAZ NATIONAL EXECUTIVE AUDITOR MAN FOR TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

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JONERO T. DACULA EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

ROSAN JAY P. ANTIPORDA EDUCATION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

GRACE M. MIRAS WAYS AND MEANS CHAIRPERSON

LESTER OJIE A. HERNANDEZ WAYS AND MEANS CO-CHAIRMAN

LIEZLE F. DERES COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

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JEROME R. ESTEVES JUNIOR COUNCIL OF STUDENT CHAPTERS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

CARMELA JHEZZARINE B. DICCION REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

MA. ELENA M. ABAYA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSON

DIONYMAR N. PANITERCE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

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University of Batangas Westmead International School Region 5 Bicol State College of Applied Science and Technology Bicol University Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges Computer Arts and Technological College, Inc. Polytechnic Institute of Tabaco University of Northeastern Philippines

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SENA MARIE A. KUZHUPPILLY SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSON

SHELA MARIE C. MASALAY PRIVILEGE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

Region 6 Capiz State University Central Philippines State University Colegio De La Purisima Concepcion Iloilo Science and Technology University STI-West Negros University University of Antique Region 7 Cebu Institute of Technology - University Negros Oriental State University Siliman University University of Cebu- Lapu-Lapu & Mandaue University of Eastern Philippines

ROMBERT BRIAN B. MALATE PRIVILEGE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

BEVERLY Y. FABRIGAS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSON

IAN A. BARTE ANTHONY C. BERNARDINO JEFFREY J. JUGO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

RENSON RUSSELER R. SIOSON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

JOY G. BELMONTE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSON

MERVIN JAY C. SICAT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

Region 8 Camiguin Polytechnic State College Central Mindanao University Hinma- Cagayan de Oro College Mindanao State University - Marawi Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology Mindanao University of Science and Technology St. Peter’s College Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan Region 9 Ateneo de Davao University Mindanao State University - General Santos City Notre Dame of Marbel University Notre Dame University University of Mindanao - Davao University of Mindanao Tagum College University of Southeastern Philippines- Main Campus Region 10 Misamis University - Ozamis City Western Mindanao State University

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STEVEN C. MARZAN SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

TRISHA MAE R. SEMARENO PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

ROGELIO ALDAWAN JR. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHARIMAN

JUDE DAVID C. BADAL PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMAN

BLEN D LIFE L. FAMADOR PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSON

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February 18 – 20, 2016 -17th National Student Convention -29th National Quiz Show -15th National Math Wizard -12th Skills Olympics -EE Got Talent -National Student Congress -19th Mega Seminar -DAGITAB Awards Night

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“Be The Inspiration For IIEE-CSCAA President Engr. Roland Vasquez spends a few minutes of his time in an interview by EE Club, answering questions on his successful career and personal life as he maps out the foundaton needed for would-be electrical engineers.

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What do you do in your position?

As CEO of RPV Electro Technology Phils.

Corp., I monitor the day-to-day operations of the company when it comes sales, project implementation, admin, and finance and most of all, the planning and directions of the company.

What is the mission and vision of your company?

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MISSION To provide customers with quality and best value electrical products, solutions, and services for the benefit of their operations in terms of efficiency, safety, preventive and predictive maintenance, and environment protection. Most of all, to share our blessings to society.

VISION: To be one of the leading providers in the Philippines of the following: a.) power quality monitoring and solutions b.) power system equipment, devices and metering c.) power, energy and environmental test instruments d.) energy efficiency solutions and services e.) energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions What is your education and where did you receive it?

I graduated Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) in Central Colleges of the Philippines (CCP) - Batch 93.

Who or what inspired you to follow your career?

As an engineer, I was inspired by my father who is skilled in civil works. My initial course was civil engineering but during the major years, I shifted to electrical engineering.

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How did you become an electrical engineer?

Because of a simple and funny reason - “square root of negative one.” During my differential equation subject, my professor, a BS Math graduate from UP, was asked by our classmates why we are studying the square root of negative one when in fact, we know that it results in E (Error) or “Engot” (as pronounced by our professor) in the calculator. He said if you wanted to know why we are studying the square root of negative one and its application, shift to EE and you will find out.

What skills are necessary for your position?

The most important is to love your work and the rest follows. Then you should have: a.) vision - always look to the future. b.) innovation - have an edge or at least sustain your operations due to market dynamics b.) hard work – do not stop improving your efficiency and systems of the company as a whole c.) patience – control your patience in dealing with many challenges that come your way d.) finance - continuously improve your financial skills for the growth of the company e.) passion - love what you are doing; profit may be the number one consideration of a company but at the end of the day, the most important thing is what you contributed to society, environment, and government as a businessman/ leader in your industry.

What has been your favorite project?

Integrating every electrical equipment and devices that we are supplying to our client, like for instance complete substation equipment and monitoring systems.

What’s special about your profession?

As an electrical engineer, probably having one of the most in-demand profession in the industry today, aside from having one of the most active professional organizations in the country.

The New Generation” What advice would you give for those interested in your field?

Study well the basics and foundation of electrical engineering. Be active in your school organization. Most especially, join the IIEE-CSC. What new directions do you see your industry taking?

The propagation of different types of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, biogas and biomass, hydro, ocean, and others.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

By that time, I would like to do more consultancy work as well as teaching training a new generation of engineers.

What do you like most about your job?

Every day is a learning process. Your mind will not be stagnant at all due to different challenges and dynamics both in the industry and the market as whole.

ON PERSONAL LIFE: What’s a typical weekend like for you?

If I don’t have any schedule with my professional and community organizations, I make sure that weekends are exclusive for my family and I spend my time with them.

Usually, we go to church and explore new places.

What non-engineering hobbies do you enjoy?

Nowadays, I enjoy doing organic farming and livestock farming, like chicken and goats.

Do you like to travel? What are your favorite places to visit and what other places would you like to see?

Yes I like travelling. I travelled to many Asian countries but not yet in the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe. So I would like to visit these places in the future.

If you did not pursue engineering, what other career choices would you have considered?

I might have been in the military today.

What type of music, movies, and/or books do you like? Any favorite atists/bands/authors/ actors?

In music, I like country songs, love songs, and OPM. In movies, I like action and comedy. For books, I like inspirational, on management and great leaders.

What’s your favorite dish?

I like Japanese, Korean, Chinese and of course Filipino dishes.

What is one adage you live by?

Be the inspiration for the new generation.

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Anabele Natividad: The Executive Farmer

From being an executive in Makati to literally getting down and dirty in Batangas, the indefatigable Anabele Natividad talks about how she confidently manages to achieve the work-life balance so many people are searching and striving for. By COSTA PALMA TANTAY

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t is common knowledge that it takes grueling work to reach the top of a company. For some lucky few, their positions are handed over to them on a silver platter, but for most people, obtaining an executive position requires long hours at work, often being the last person to leave at the end of the workday and no free weekends.

For Anabele Natividad, it was the latter.

Natividad is the assistant vice president for Project Development of Solar Energy of Bronzeoak Philippines, in charge of developing and implementing all solar projects of the company. From choosing possible location sites to coordinating with different government offices to the actual construction, she is one very busy woman.

Having developed two solar projects already (San Carlos Solar Energy in Negros Occidental, the first 22 Megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the Philippines inaugurated on May 15, 2013 and the expansion of the same area for another 23 MW, operational since September 2015), she is currently developing three simultaneous solar projects with a combined capacity of 98 MW, all in the Negros region.

IN THE BEGINNING Natividad was born and raised in a farm in Batangas. Her parents were both farmers, and she and her eight sisters grew up with the farm as their playground. Early on, she developed interest

and love for farming and decided to take up Forestry at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños, Laguna.

After graduating with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, she decided to work in the field of Environmental Science. One of her earlier jobs required her to uproot herself and be based in Mindanao. There, she was able to experience a series of events that resulted in a life-changing decision.

Since she had to move to Mindanao at a young age, she didn’t know anyone and had no friends, but she decided to explore the area and that helped mold her into being independent. She discovered photography and would go out of the city to explore on weekends. She learned a lot with her dealings with people and her world grew. She was able to go to Europe and other places and she learned how to enjoy travel not only for leisure but also for business.

However, it was also during this period that she went through some sort of depression. She became a workaholic, and would often work late into the night and on weekends. Overcome with stress from work, she reached a point where she asked herself, “I put in so much work and at the end of the day, I get my salary. And then what? Is this even all worth it?”

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It was then that she realized she had to have more balance in her life. She could no longer do the things she enjoyed when she first started in Mindanao. So she resigned, moved back to Manila, rested for a bit, and applied at Bronzeoak Philippines as a GIS Specialist for the Biomass Project in San Carlos, Negros Occidental.

CHANGING CAREERS When Natividad first joined Bronzeoak, her task was to handle its biomass project, focusing on the supply chain and assessing the resources - where to find sugarcanes and how much it can produce as fuel for the ethanol plant. She put it in a GIS system that with one click, they would know where to get the supply, how far it was from the plant, and how much sugarcanes they can get from the site.

Then the opportunity for a solar project came.

Since they were a small company then, her boss told her to look into it. She knew nothing about solar, but she was willing to learn. She started to read about solar energy on her own, and the rest is history.

Since she was not an engineer, she had to work hard to understand and catch up with the project requirements. She often sat down and joined meetings to understand every component.

After six months, she was able to pick it up and managed to speak like an engineer. “You just have to understand the basic concept, but it’s really the management that I needed to learn, so for me to be able to manage them properly, I picked up each important component, put them together, and took it from there.”

GOING BACK TO HER ROOTS Growing up in a farm, Natividad always had this dream of having her own piece of land. Her ultimate dream was to own a flower and vegetable farm. She realized that if she really wanted to do this, she should not rely on her parents’ farm. Not only were her parents still actively farming, she could also not control whatever grows there.

So little by little, she started to invest. She bought a small lot at the back of her parents’ house and began a small banana plantation with probably around 120 trees. She is also evaluating how it will thrive in her place, with the hope that it can become a larger plantation later on.

FINDING THAT BALANCE Because of her experience when she was younger, Natividad has learned to say, “Enough is enough.”

She realized that no matter how much work you put in a day, work will never be completely done.

“Right now, I have three projects being developed simultaneously, but I still try to cut off my work for the day, and then just turn on the TV and watch, go out with friends or family, or just simply stay at home and relax.”

Weekends, however, are sacred. She considers this her break from work and tends to detach herself from her life in Makati when she’s one with the earth. “Since I grew up in a farm, I always want to be with the soil and be connected with the earth, and when I’m in that situation, then I totally forget the issues in the office. I spend time with my family and live a typical, simple, provincial life. Come Monday, it’s back to work. That’s my routine.”

WORK TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO WORK Natividad learned the hard way that there is more to life than just work. However, no matter how important work is, you must know when to stop and take a rest.

She concedes that there are times when she has no choice but to continue working, especially when they have deadlines to meet. But once the work is done, she allows herself to take a rest, be it a few days or a few weeks, to regain her energy. When replenished, she can then begin anew.

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Energy-Saving Tips for the Office

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unning a company and operating a business is not a walk in the park. You have to constantly check each and every detail to make sure that things are running smoothly. At the same time, you have to ensure that your employees as well as your clients are happy with the way you are managing the operations. Indeed, there are a lot of things one has to consider, including the different costs that you will encounter. Employee salaries, benefits, rent, and production costs are just some of the company expenses. Of course, there are the utility expenses which can be costly especially during long working days. In order to reduce costs, here are a variety of practices that a company can adhere to.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS, SMALL SAVINGS 1. Discourage the use of excessive lighting and electricity. Switch off extra lights at corridors, stairs, cafeteria, reception, meeting rooms, and workstations when not in use. Open the windows. Dim or turn off lights and take advantage of daylight as much as possible. Use adequate sunlight to illuminate interior space. Make sure outdoor lighting is turned off during the day. High utility costs often include paying for energy that is completely wasted.

2. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). CFLs cost about 75 percent less to operate than standard light bulbs and can last about 10 times longer.

3. Reduce or replace inefficient, outdated, or excessive lighting within your building. When replacing old lighting equipment, evaluate new technologies that may need fewer fixtures and/or fewer lamps within existing fixtures.

4. Replace incandescent “EXIT� signs with LED signs. LEDs use about one-tenth the wattage and last 50 times longer than incandescent lamp signs.

5. Install lighting occupancy sensors that automatically turn lights on or off depending on the occupancy. These sensors work well in areas such as conference rooms, break rooms, or individual offices that are not always occupied continuously.

HOT AND COLD 1. Upgrade equipment such as old heaters and air conditioners. If these equipment are not working at their maximum efficiency, they could draw unnecessary power which may cost you money.

2. Invest in programmable thermostat which has the capability to automatically adjust the temperature of your workplace when no one is working. Less air conditioning can

result in significant savings for your business.

3. Establish a preventative maintenance program for your heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems. Ensure that you regularly do the following: change or clean air filters, preferably every month; clean heat exchange surfaces, water and refrigerant coils, condensers and evaporators; repair leaks in piping, air ducts, coils, fittings and at the unit(s); and replace defective equipment insulation, ducting, and piping.

4. Vegetation can help keep facilities cooler. Over time, trees can attractively shade the facility and help clean the air. Interior curtains or drapes can help, but it’s best to prevent the summer heat from getting past the glass and inside.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1. Switch off and unplug equipment when not in use. Make sure that you switch off all computers, monitors, printers, scanners, copiers, coffee vending machines during weekends or holidays.

They will continue to draw power even if they are plugged in.

2. To save energy during periods of inactivity, ensure that the built-in power management system for your office equipment is active.

3. Use the hibernation feature of computers and laptops. The hibernate feature in laptops and desktops allows you to save your existing work as it is and you can continue from the same point next day. Schedule your workstation to switch to hibernate mode after working hours and during weekends.

4. Consider buying a laptop for your next computer upgrade. Laptops use much less energy than desktop computers, resulting in long-term savings.

5. To maximize savings with a laptop, put the AC adapter on a power strip that can be turned off (or will turn off automatically). The transformer in the AC adapter draws power continuously even when the laptop is not plugged into the adapter.

6. Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or when the chargers are not in use.

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Consider buying a laptop for your next computer upgrade. Laptops use much less energy than desktop computers, resulting in long-term savings.

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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION Educate and encourage employees to be energy-conscious and to offer ideas during brainstorming sessions about how energy can be saved. Saving energy is not the sole responsibility of business owners. Employees must be delegated responsibility to come up with their own innovative ideas on how to minimize energy costs. Employee buy-in and involvement can make or break your company’s efforts to conserve energy.

As previously mentioned, running a company can be a difficult venture. It’s hard to juggle running a business, keeping the clients and employees happy, at the same time, doing everything you can to minimize costs and maximize profits. However, if employees and employers will work hand in hand, tasks such as conserving energy will be made easier for everybody.

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For fifteen years, Topten has been there to show people how energy consumption affects climate change. Today, Topten still continues to make a global impact by doing its part to save Mother Earth.

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How Smart is Your City?

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In the second part of a continuing series on smart cities, EE Club welcomes you to one of the most highly urbanized independent cities in the Philippines which broke the Guinness World Record in 2015 for the largest Zumba class held in a single venue – Mandaluyong City. By KATHLEEN ASUNCION

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he bustling city of Mandaluyong lies in the heart of Manila, with Makati City at the south, San Juan to the northeast and Quezon City to the northwest. Located at the center of the so-called “Golden Triangle” (Makati, Manila, Quezon City), Mandaluyong has come a long way in the past three decades. What used to be a 4th class municipality is now a booming city with business districts, commercial centers, and residential condominiums. Not only is Mandaluyong one of the most highly urbanized independent cities, but it is also a city that can be called a Smart City.

leadership, pioneering programs, and sterling record in public service. Mayor Abalos has also been recognized by the UN for his Project TEACH (Therapy, Education, Assimilation, and Care of Children with Handicaps). The project, a Galing Pook Awardee for Top Ten Outstanding Local Governance Programs, is directed towards families with children who have special needs. The award-winning project aims to assist children with disabilities who need to be identified and given access to appropriate services, particularly those coming from lowincome households.

A SMARTER MANDALUYONG CITY When Smart City is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is technology. However, Engr. Arman Comandao, city planning and development officer, believes that the first thing needed to be a smart city is good people and governance. A driven, dynamic, and innovative leader is a huge contributing factor for a city to be smart, he adds. Fortunately, Mandaluyong has a visionary mayor, Benhur Abalos, who has championed various projects that have garnered numerous awards, including the Communication Excellence in Organization (CEO) Excel Award for his effective utilization of communication strategies to achieve excellent governance goals, Gawad Parangal Award for Most Outstanding Mayor in service delivery of social welfare and development programs, Exemplary Humanitarian Service Award and Champion Activist of Children’s Rights and Welfare from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, The Outstanding Philippine Leadership Excellence Award in Philanthropy (TOP-LEAP), 1st Gen. Miguel Malvar Special Award, Outstanding City Mayor, and 2003 Most Outstanding City Mayor and Public Servant Award in recognition of his innovative

Second, a smart city must have a vision.

According to Engr. Comandao, having a vision means having direction. The city of Mandaluyong has a vision to become a “city with self-reliant economy, where people have equal access to basic services, infrastructure and facilities, livelihood and employment opportunities, in a healthy and well-maintained natural environment.”

Third, whenever a problem arises, a solution must be formulated to fix it. For example, when the local marketplace in Mandaluyong caught fire many years ago, Mayor Abalos came up with the Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) scheme, encouraging developers and contractors to construct a marketplace, as well as to invest, fund, and operate the marketplace for a period of time until their return of investment is met.

Another problem that the city government encountered is malnutrition. This led to development programs, such as Breastfeeding Patrol (BFP) and ERPATS for Breastfeeding that promote, protect,and support breastfeeding in every household. The Breastfeeding Patrol is a support group composed of mothers with

successful breastfeeding experience who are trained to counsel mothers with breastfeeding issues. The Empowerment Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities and Trainings (ERPATS) targets fathers to support their wives and female relatives in their breastfeeding journey. Other programs include Oplan Dagdag Timbang, Balik Sigla, a supplementary feeding activity for underweight children and Nutricake, Kusinero Festival, Busog Lusog Caravan and Veggie Caravan sa Eskwelahan, a program which aims to increase vegetable consumption among households.

Because of these award-winning nutrition programs, Mandaluyong’s nutrition department has bagged their 2nd CROWN (Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition) Award. One CROWN Award means that the city has won the award for three years straight. With its 2nd CROWN, Mandaluyong has been undefeated for six straight years.

The Mandaluyong Cemetery has also been a problem for the city government because it is poorly lighted, congested, and has become a haven for informal settlers. Today, the cemetery has now been transformed with a new crematorium, columbarium, and chapel, with funeral services to cater to indigent residents.

In education, the lack of schools and classrooms have been properly addressed with the ongoing construction of new schools, classrooms, and student facilities.

MANDALUYONG GOING GREEN The Mandaluyong city government is also doing its part in contributing to the worldwide movement to lessen climate change. By implementing a Green Building Ordinance, the city of Mandaluyong aims to “improve the efficiency of buildings in the use of natural resources, contributing to the global efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing the impact of buildings on health and the environment.”

The ordinance targets new buildings in the following categories: residential buildings with total floor area greater than 20,000 sq. m., office buildings with total floor area greater than 10,000 sq. m., mixed-use buildings with total floor area greater than 10,000 sq. m., educational buildings with total floor area

greater than 5,000 sq. m., retail buildings with total floor area greater than 15,000 sq. m., hotel buildings, hospital buildings, and government buildings. The ordinance focuses on improving building performance in the following areas: Energy Efficiency - buildings are required to implement energy saving practices, designs, methods, and technology that will reduce energy consumption and costs; Water Efficiency buildings are required to have efficient practices, designs, materials, fixtures, equipment, and methods to reduce water consumption and costs; Materials and Waste Management - efficient waste management practices and use of materials that are environmentfriendly and locally available; Site Sustainability - to minimize the impact of buildings on ecosystems and water resources; and Indoor Environmental Quality - to take into consideration the improvement of the occupant’s health, productivity, safety, and quality of life .

All new buildings are expected to meet the specific requirements needed in each area. For energy efficiency, some of the requirements include having efficient airconditioning equipment, daylight controlled lighting system, occupancy sensors, air tightness and vapor barriers, and operable windows.

For water efficiency, the buildings need water-efficient fittings, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling for cooling towers. Waste segregation and collection is needed to meet the requirements for materials and waste management. For site sustainability, buildings must have an area to be devoted to vegetation planted with species indigenous to the entire region. Lastly, the designation of a smoking area and pantry or area for staff dining is needed to meet the requirements for indoor environmental quality.

Air pollution is one of the major problems in every highly urbanized area. Because of this, Mandaluyong City started the Electric Tricycles or E-trike project.

In partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which donated 20 tricycle units, Mandaluyong implemented the use of tricycles that utilize electric battery as a power source instead of the regular gasoline. The project, which was formally turned over to the city government on April 13, 2011, serves as an

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environment-friendly alternative where e-trikes can be used for short-distance travel around the city. The project is also a livelihood program that helps 20 qualified families and/or individuals to generate income.

Energy conservation is very important in reducing carbon footprints. To conserve energy, Mandaluyong’s Pioneer tunnel uses solar panels for lighting. As opposed to conventional lights, the Pioneer tunnel uses LED tubular lights that are brighter than the old lighting system. The use of solar-powered lights has reduced immensely the utility cost.

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I.T. SIDE OF THINGS Technology is a big factor in determining a Smart City. In line with this, IT Division Head Claire Umali shares several projects of the city government which make use of technology. One is E2G2 (Effective and Ethical Good Governance) Project, a partnership with the Ateneo School of Government. The project was undertaken for the city government to have a centralized database of all information on residents which can be shared between offices, having more effective planning and implementation of basic services and needs by the city government. Mayor Abalos solicited the participation of barangays to gather the information since they know their constituents well. The project has a Barangay Software made up of three major components. The Barangay Registry is a database of all barangay residents, structures, business employees, pets, and vehicles.

The Barangay Management System is a collection of up to 20 units for different situations and barangay offices, such as the senior citizens offices in barangays, health centers, incidents, finance, student tracking, and monitoring of unemployed citizens and their trade skills. Finally, the Barangay Assistant is a virtual assistant that features a to-do list, a secure messaging system, an events management system, and a system for posting notes for all barangay officials to see. The Barangay System also enables the barangay to create transactions, like reserving a basketball court or getting a barangay certificate. Registration in the Barangay Registry will enable people to avoid filling up long input forms. Online blotters and calamity reports can also be done in the Barangay System and charted on the map.

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Top to Bottom Proposed 16 Storey Executive Bldg, City College, City Jail, PNP Headquarters

The application and renewal of business permits used to be difficult in Mandaluyong because of the numerous processes involved. Fortunately, the city government has developed a new way and narrowed down the processes from a high of 40 steps down to 20 up to 3 or 4 procedures only.

This was made possible because all computer application systems are now connected to each other, eliminating several processes which resulted in faster transactions. They identified what processes businesses can do without and defined simple businesses that fall under certain categories. However, some processes cannot

be simplified due to the nature of some businesses, and they have to go through the necessary processes involved. Because of this, Mandaluyong has been awarded as the Most Business-Friendly City in the Philippines in the Highly Urbanized Category in October 2013. Little by little, the local government is trying to introduce Mandaluyong as a hub for businessmen, not necessarily for the location of their main offices but to attract businesses to establish a part of their business in the city.

The IT Department is also developing the Mandaluyong Mobile App, a public-private partnership project, which is currently set to be launched sometime soon.

The main feature of the app is the city traffic. With 24 cameras on Mandaluyong’s main thoroughfares, users can view traffic situations in different areas of the city.

Aside from this, the app will also serve as a message board for users to post their tweets and for the city government to post information for citizens. It will be like a mini-website since almost all information on Mandaluyong’s website online can be found here.

The same company also proposed the installation of LED boards all over the city which will flash traffic updates, reminders, headlines, news on floods and other calamities, and events. They plan to install around 120 billboards in Mandaluyong. The department is working on implementing mobile payments in the future which will cover tax and real property payments.

The Mandaluyong City Hall has been adopting electronic application systems since 1989 and has continuously worked to improve their systems.

The city government is gradually implementing its newly developed City Management Information System (CMIS), a more comprehensive and integrated information system consisting of two major systems: the Revenue-Generating Systems and the Administrative Support Systems. Under the RevenueGenerating Systems are the Real Property System, Business Permit and License Tax Administration System (BPLTAS), City Engineering Fees Administration System, and Civil Registry System. The systems under the Administrative Support Systems are the Payroll System, Financial Management Information System, Police Crime Log System, Mandaluyong Housing Program System, ON-LINE Data Base, Socio-Economic and Physical Profile. The city has been successful in implementing its computerization program as seen from recent accomplishments, having acquired various computer equipment to improve processing and frontline services. The computer hardware upgrade included the acquisition of one server, a 500-lines per minute printer for payroll and remittance reports, 120 personal computers, laptops, 1,400 lumens multimedia projector for daylight presentations, one plotter for real property mapping, 65 various printers, and various licensed software. New network cabling and equipment from the ground floor to the 5th floor with fibre optic bone has also been installed. The city has also acquired a City Satellite Image with Land Contour, a digital image of the city used for executive decision-making, building footprint creation, various

map improvement, and easy reference, just to name a few. Mandaluyong also has a biometrics-based Attendance Monitoring System with Smart Card IDs. This is used for monitoring output as a basis for their payroll. Lastly, the Mandaluyong City Digital Project involves the delivery and implementation of various computerized application systems to improve the management of records. This facilitates a faster and more efficient retrieval of records, processing of payments, as well as agency responses to various requests for data or information.

Since 2001, the IT Department, Human Resource Management Department, and the Cooperative Department have been interlinked. Thanks to the implementation of the new Mandaluyong City Computerized Information Systems, the different offices and departments have been communicating with each other and exchanging information easily because of fibre optics.

A TIGER CITY ON THE RISE Public Information Office (PIO) chief Jimmy Isidro relates that a study is being conducted to construct a subway that would link Mandaluyong to Rizal. He says it is a 12-year plan that is currently being reviewed.

Isidro adds that they are also planning to have a smarter and safer city by implementing a security system similar to that of Hong Kong and Singapore wherein all CCTV cameras are linked to one place.

Indeed, Mandaluyong is a city that other cities should look up to because of its award-winning programs, innovative leadership, endless commitment to public service. Isidro reveals that one of their strengths is having a holistic approach. “We have programs from womb to tomb – meaning programs directed to people even before they are born up until after their death.”

For him, a Smart City is not just about technology. As an endnote, Isidro continues, “Mandaluyong is a city that invests on human capital. We are strongly for human resource development. Any city can have all the technology and logistical support, but if the people are not equipped with the right knowledge and skills necessary for development, then that will become a problem. That’s why we have a lot of programs for employee development at city hall. We encourage organizational planning through the people as well as develop programs that are championed by employees.”

The admirable thing about the people behind Mandaluyong City is that even if they already have numerous achievements and awards under their belt, they don’t stop there. They still continue to be better and to strive for excellence, branding Mandaluyong as a Tiger City on the rise.

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Be Safe, Avoid the Zap: Electrical Safety Dos and Don’ts

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atching television, preparing coffee with the coffeemaker, working on a laptop, playing games on game consoles, listening to the radio, turning the lights on and off, ironing clothes, heating food with the microwave, baking, and cooking - these are all normal activities that we usually do in our everyday lives. Aside from being regular activities that we are preoccupied with, they have another thing in common - they all use electricity. We might be taking these things for granted since they have become a routine. However, there is one thing that we shouldn’t take for granted - safety. Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to electrical safety.

PLUGS, CORDS, AND EXTENSION CORDS 1. DON’T pull the electrical cord from the wall when disconnecting an electrical device.

2. DO pull the plug to avoid damaging the appliance, the plug, or the outlet. Furthermore, pulling a plug from the outlet by its cord can cause electricity to jump from the cord and give you a nasty zap.

3. DON’T use frayed electrical cords, cords exposing live wire, worn or broken electrical plugs, or loose or broken electrical wires. Using these may lead to electrocution. Damaged cords that come in contact with hot surfaces may cause fire as well.

4. DO use only proper wiring and plugs.

5. DON’T place a cord under a carpet, through a doorway, or anywhere that it could be stepped on.

6. DO make sure all electric cords are tucked away neatly using Velcro straps or plastic ties. Pets might chew on electrical cords, and people might trip and fall.

7. DON’T overload extension cords by plugging too much into one outlet. Having too many appliances plugged in one extension cord may cause a fire.

8. DO keep all outdoor extension cords away from water and well-protected from the elements.

9. DO make sure that extension cords are properly rated for their intended use-indoor or outdoor- and meet or exceed the power needs of the device being used.

DON’T pull the electrical cord from the wall when disconnecting an electrical device.

ELECTRICAL PANELS, FUSES, AND OUTLETS 1. If a fuse blows off, DO turn off all appliances and lights that are on the circuit before changing the fuse.

2. DO use a flashlight.

3. DON’T try to replace a fuse in the dark and replace a fuse with another that has an identical rating.

4. DO make sure that circuit breakers and fuses are the correct size current rating for their circuit.

5. DO turn off the main switch if carrying out any electrical repairs.

6. DON’T attempt to repair the damage if you are not sure what to do.

7. DO call an electrician to carry out the repairs.

8. DO turn off the main breaker if your home has been submerged in flood to cut off electricity supply and prevent electric shocks through water.

9. DON’T plug appliances in broken sockets. Doing so will cause electrocution. Even just a crack in the socket can open up and expose anyone to open circuitry and fatal shocks. DO replace broken sockets immediately.

ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND APPLIANCES 1. DO switch off appliances that are not in use.

2. DON’T leave the house without unplugging appliances as well for this may cause appliances to overheat which can start a fire.

3. DON’T place liquids near electronic devices.

4. DON’T touch electronic devices if your hands are wet.

5. DO dry your hands well before using an electronic device or before plugging a cord to a socket.

6. DON’T put things that can burn near light bulbs or other electrical devices that get hot.

7. DON’T put metal objects in appliances as well as outlets.

8. DO use bulbs that match a lamp’s recommended wattage. Following the recommended wattage should also be done in all light fittings.

DON’T leave the house without unplugging appliances as well for this may cause appliances to overheat which can start a fire.

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POWER LINES 1. DO trim tree branches that are obstructing power lines.

2. DON’T go near live wires.

3. DO report to the electric company immediately if a power line is exposed.

4. DON’T climb trees or go near power lines.

LET’S TALK ABOUT KIDS 1. If you have children in the house, DO cover all sockets with safety caps to prevent the kids from touching them.

2. DO educate your kids about electrical safety tips.

3. DON’T neglect to inform them about electrical safety.

4. DO make sure to assist children whenever they are using electrical appliances.

5. DO keep appliance cords as well as sockets out of the reach of children as much as possible.

Electrical safety is not something that we should be taking lightly. Practicing these safety tips will be beneficial for everyone. It doesn’t take much to ensure that we are safe from electrical accidents. Keep in mind that by doing so, we are keeping ourselves, our loved ones, and other people safe as well.

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Street Smart

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Can smart traffic lights solve Metro Manila’s traffic woes? In 2014, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched the Traffic Signal System (TSS) called “Hermes,” which would supposedly improve the monitoring and management of traffic in the capital city. By COSTA ALMA TANTAY

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s early as 1997, the MMDA under then Chairman Jejomar Binay, installed SMART traffic lights in key points in the metro. The technology used electronic sensors installed underneath the roads in intersections to be able to read traffic conditions and react accordingly.

Under ideal conditions, the sensors were supposed to be able to detect volume, spacing, and speed of motor vehicles and calculate the length of time the traffic can flow before the light turns red.

Unfortunately, the system was not successful. Motorists were not aware of the mechanism of SMART traffic lights and would often ignore demarcation lines, especially the yellow box in the middle of the intersection. To be able to cross the intersection, most motorists would enter the yellow box before the light turns red, as we are still considered to be in the rightof-way. In other countries, this is a big no-no and is considered a traffic violation.

Imagine my surprise when I saw people in Australia patiently waiting in their cars at an intersection without moving into the yellow box because the cars before them were not moving!

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TIMELINE 1868 - The first stoplight, called the semaphore, was invented. It involved a tall post with movable arms and had only two lights, red for stop and green for go, as was used for trains. Policemen standing beside the stoplight judged the traffic flow.

1912 - Policeman Lester Wire invented the first electrical traffic light system using red and green lights in Utah.

1914 - The first electric signal was installed in Cleveland.

The Hermes traffic light system will allow the MMDA to remotely control the traffic lights of major intersections from its Command and Control Center in Makati City.

Phase 1 of the project included the installation of 25 new fibre-optic high definition Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) traffic control/ video surveillance cameras which will be monitored by 36 units of 45-inch video screens at the command center.

1920 - William Potts, a police officer, made the first four-way, three-colored traffic light system.

1923 - The US Patent Office granted Garrett Morgan a patent for his three-position traffic signal. General Electric bought it from him soon after.

However, there are now more cars than ever before. In the figure below, it clearly shows

INDUCTION LOOP SENSORS The most common kind of sensors used in traffic light systems, the induction loop sensors, are installed under the roads at intersections to determine the volume of cars in an area using electromagnetic fields. Once it reaches a certain volume, the system takes into account the vehicle demands on all directions and adjusts the green time accordingly.

In order for this to work though, vehicles MUST follow traffic lanes, which may or may not be the case during rush hour in Metro Manila.

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Source: Source: CAMPI | http://campiauto.org/auto-sales-rose-21-for-the-first-semester-of-the-year/

that car sales have increased significantly in recent years. In the first semester of 2015 alone, there had been a growth of 21% in sales compared to the same duration last year.

Today, you would know that travel time around the metro, especially during rush hour, has increased dramatically. What used to be a two-hour allowance to drive from Las Piñas to Quezon City has now become a minimum of three hours. EDSA’s glaring red color on the Waze app virtually doesn’t change during the day and daytime traffic off-peak hours have ceased to exist.

Obviously, despite the introduction of the Hermes traffic system, it cannot catch up to the amount of vehicles that are on the road everyday. According to the MMDA, there are roughly 2.5 million registered vehicles in Metro Manila alone with a daytime (road) population of 14 million people, including those coming from neighboring provinces for work.

(Source: Manila Standard | http:// manilastandardtoday.com/news/metro/183101/ metro-crowded-with-2-5m-autos.html) A report by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) stated that according to their research, traffic congestion has cost the Philippines P2.4 billion everyday in 2012 and may lose up to P6 billion a day by 2030 if nothing is done about the worsening traffic situation. (Source: Rappler | http://www. rappler.com/business/economy-watch/51824ph-cost-traffic-jica)

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So how do we solve a problem like the traffic in Metro Manila?

According to JICA, building new roads and expressways, improving accessibility to rail systems, modernization of bus and jeepney fleets, and improving traffic enforcement and education should be implemented by the government.

If properly implemented, not only will our traffic woes dramatically lessen, but our productivity hours will also increase (therefore business can earn more money), and we can reduce vehicular pollution from greenhouse gas emissions.

Now that, I believe, is being street smart.

TRUTH or FICTION? Teodoro Cruz, a Filipino, was rumored to be the inventor of the traffic light while observing his fellowmen stop to watch red and green Christmas lanterns by the side of the road.

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Establishing Relationships

Using the Right Solutions with Innovation

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For Engr. Raul Posadas, in the world of engineering and business, it is always important to create a healthy relationship with the people you work with. He makes it his company’s top priority to maintain a strong and long-lasting relationship with their clients. And what better way to do that than to provide them with the right solutions infused with innovation? By MA. ALEXANDRA A. RELOJ

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n every business, holding a close relationship with clients is a big deal and the industry of engineering is no exception to that. It may seem like a very basic thing but maintaining a relationship is harder than it looks. It helps in making someone more competent and it drives one to excel in the services they give. Innovative Controls does the job and they do it very well and that’s because Engr.

Raul Posadas led his company through it all.

STARTING OUT AND TAKING THE NEXT STEP Before he became the way he is today, Posadas started his journey as a scholarly student. At first he took up computer science. When it didn’t work out, it became a natural occurrence to him to turn to electrical engineering. He entered The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and became a licensed engineer afterwards.

At the age of 22, he started working in the industry.

Taking all the things he learned from college, he applied the same principles into his work. Although over the years, the thought of starting his own company came into mind. In 2001, along with the help of his friends, he started his own company.

He registered it on February 22 and became fully operational on April 1, both in the same year. He did this with the goal to envision his plans as an entrepreneur in the industry.

OFF TO A GOOD START In spite of not having a background in business, Posadas was off to a good start as he began his company in a small office space in ANSA 1 Building in Pasong Tamo, Makati City. From there, they were providing their products and services to different companies such as FEP Printing and Atlas Copco Philippines. Things just kept coming and, like every other company, his company had its ups and downs with some hardships and challenges along the way.

One of their most challenging jobs was the energysaving project for Analog Devices, Inc. in 2003.

The project tested the company’s capability and competency. It required the whole team’s commitment to finish it since they had to work

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through the busiest season in the country: Christmas and New Year. Though above all that, the team managed to pull through, and they were able to deliver their work on time and in great quality.

A year later, the company began to get involved in government projects, specifically the Philippine International Convention Center, the National Irrigation Administration and the various water districts. Through these, the company was able to show its competency and became known to be excellent service providers. Even the government had put its trust in them. The company continued to progress until they set up regional offices in Bacolod, Cebu, and Davao.

Today, Innovative Controls, the company started by Posadas, has settled in a building in Bacoor City, Cavite that displays the company’s dynamic innovations.

A LEARNING EXPERIENCE Despite not going to business school, Posadas learned everything about entrepreneurship by running his own company. He was able to gain different experiences and insights. As CEO and president, he learned how to manage his people, to manage crisis and the day-to-day operations of the company. With that, he created connections with his clients and his team.

For Posadas, learning is an important process if anyone is aspiring to be an engineer. According to him, they have to practice what they learned in school. He said the path of electrical engineering can go two ways. one can fully practice his profession as an engineer or one can go into business. “Either way,” he says, “you use what you learned from school.”

THE GOLDEN RULE TO SUCCESS Posadas believes in the golden rule which is to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

With this, it has become his company’s top priority to maintain good relationships with their clients. In turn, they became a company that their clients could trust.

They continue to deliver high quality products and services, providing support and regular maintenance.

In the near future, he plans to steer his company to new heights by being involved in every aspect of automation-from home to building to industry.

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Doing Ordinary Things

The Extraordinary Way

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With more than three decades of professional work experience and a multitude of titles and distinctions, Master Electrical Engineer Flor Varona has been steering the industry into great new heights, establishing himself as the country’s leading management consultant and technical lecturer on electrical systems design and retrofitting. By JANE FRANCIS QUINABO

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ngr. Florigo Varona hails from humble beginnings; coming from a big family of eight children, they have to live on a very tight budget, stretching every peso for everyday needs.

At such a young age, however, determination aided the then aspiring engineer. One day, he sat down and made a “life plan”, with a target age when he plans to achieve each milestone in his life. Believing that education is the key to success, the young Varona aimed for the highest educational distinction in the land.

Although he is a few years behind schedule, he was able to achieve his goal... with flying colors.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT The road to the top is not one straight and uneventful highway, and Varona is not an exception.

At times of rejection and criticism however, he takes them as a sign – it means that either his skills are not enough, or he needs more experience to be qualified.

Others may feel crushed or offended; some even defensive, but our humble engineer looks forward to earning more experiences to add to his already long list of competencies.

Learning is for everyone, and there is no limit to what one can study. There is always a new skill to develop or new information to absorb. For Varona, the world is his for the taking.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The latest trend of smart homes and the continuous promotion of sustainable ways to live are becoming more and more the norm. However, there is still a significant majority that is hesitant to the idea because of budget concerns.

Engr. Varona gave us two examples: 1. Two men with the same big-sized bedroom in their respective homes – one installs a huge fluorescent light in the middle of the ceiling so that its light can reach all nooks and crannies of the place.

2. One installs several low-watt lights throughout the bedroom.

“The best thing to do is to be globally competitive locally.”

Initially, it is cheaper to buy just one light, but as days go by, the only option you have would be to either turn it on or turn it off. It uses the same amount of energy whenever turned on.

At the onset in the other house, the installation of several lights can be quite costly, but consider wanting just a small light for reading before bedtime by the window, or a small well-lit corner where you can work on a surprise for your sleeping partner – your energy consumption is significantly reduced, not to mention your light is only in your preferred location, and not the whole room.

At first, it will probably cost an arm and a leg, but as time goes by, as other homeowners complain over escalating energy prices, one can sit back and relax, and enjoy the perks of having a smart home.

Varona pointed out that when building a home, one must look at the long-term sustainability and maintenance of the house, and not just the instant savings one might think he is getting.

ASEAN INTEGRATION: BEING GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE LOCALLY While giving his speech in an event, he coined a phrase that was misunderstood.

“The best thing to do is to be globally competitive locally.”

He explained that before one aims to become competitive in the global scene, one must focus on being globally competitive where he is. He should help his hometown become a better member of society, and later on, his whole country.

The ASEAN integration is not a means to help developing countries propel their economies to first world standards; it is a way to create and nurture

a bigger community that will highlight the strengths and overcome the weaknesses of each nation involved, resulting in a prospering union of diverse subcommunities that hopefully, will make the world a better place.

Engineer Flor Varona inspires us to never give up on our dreams. According to him, a timeline is a list of things to do, not a deadline; and once you run out of things to do because you already accomplished them, there is always a new set of things to try.

So try.

After all, there is nothing to lose, and everything to gain.

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Ultrasound Scanning: Taking Photographs with Sound

Looking inside of you has never been this accurate with this effective diagnostic tool that sees whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on inside your body. Expectant women are the usual benefactors, wanting to take a view of the most awaited photograph in their lives. At a time like this, going to a hospital with the right kind of tools and consulting a doctor who knows their stuff is more than likely a viable solution. By MA. ALEXANDRA RELOJ

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lso known as sonography, ultrasound is one of the best diagnostic tools that allow both patient and doctor to see with concrete evidence what is going on inside the said patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body. It is a non-invasive device that makes no use of radiation as it creates images by the use of high frequency sound waves.

This tool is usually used to make diagnostics, although ultrasound could also be used as a guide for some and as treatment for others.

How does ultrasound work?

Ultrasound makes use of high frequency sound waves. A probe with a transducer, the handheld device that sonographers use, is placed on the designated spot for medical examination and much like a bat, the machine transmits this high frequency sound undetectable by human ears

and uses this to perceive what is happening.

What transpires from there is that the sound waves channeled by the probe penetrate through the skin and travel throughout the body. When met with a dense object, some of these sound waves are reflected back to the machine while the remaining continue to travel throughout the body until they meet with an even denser body.

Through this, the screen deciphers an image dependent on the distance as well as the intensity of the reflected sound waves. In an examination, a number of pulses are transmitted and the probe is angled around the surface of the body to allow for various views possible. During the process, the image is not just a still image but rather the actual image happening in real time where tremors and movements are recorded by the machine.

Although the most common ultrasound examinations are done externally, some could possibly be done internally. Some clear examples are: Transesophageal echocardiogram - the transducer is placed into the esophagus to allow the doctor to obtain images of a patient’s heart. This is usually done with sedatives.

In the 18th century, Lazzario Spallanzani, an Italian Catholic priest, biologist, and physiologist, concluded that bats were the first animals to use ultrasound as a way of perceiving their surroundings, navigating in total darkness and locating prey and obstacles.

Endoscopic ultrasound - a transducer is placed into the patient’s body, usually through the mouth, to examine the esophagus, chest lymph, and stomach.

Transrectal ultrasound - the transducer is placed into a man’s rectum to allow the doctor to examine the prostate.

Transvaginal ultrasound - the transducer is placed into a woman’s vagina to allow the doctor to examine the uterus and/or ovaries.

What is ultrasound used for?

Ultrasound has many uses. The use of sound waves helps determine what is happening inside the human body. It gives concrete visage that allows people to see what is going on with their bodies and gives doctors the capability to determine the causes and effects around the human body. Its uses are applicable to many different fields of medicine. For example: In obstetric ultrasonography, the most common, ultrasound is used to create images of the fetus or embryo. It reveals the progress of a mother’s pregnancy and determines the health of both the mother and the fetus.

For newborn infants, in neonatology, ultrasound can be done on an infant by placing the transducer in the newborn’s soft spot in the skull to check any possible complications in the brain.

In anesthesiology, ultrasound provides guidance to anesthetists by helping them with their accuracy when injecting anesthesia to near nerves.

In neurology, ultrasound examines the measure of blood flow in the carotid arteries.

Ultrasound could even be used in urology where the doctor can check out how much urine is left in a patient’s bladder after urinating.

However, since it uses high frequency sound waves, ultrasound cannot pass through the bones; neither can it pass through the lungs because of air.

In the late 1940s, Dr. George Ludwig, an American professor of medicine, developed the first application of ultrasound to the human body for medical purposes at the Naval Medical Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.

Even so, ultrasound is an essential tool that has helped and saved countless of lives and the utilization of such theories and concepts involving sound waves could only further advance the medical and medicinal fields.

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Abstract

Transformer tailored to VVVF Surge and Power Quality Improving Yang, Wen­Lung Ph. D. (EE)

D ​ istribution transformer plays an important role in power system. With the increment of ​renewable energy such as

wind turbine, solar energy, there are more and more transformers applied and failed under ​Variable Voltage and Variable Frequency (VVVF) load ​conditions (Fig­1). VVVF loading will result in switching surge (Fig­2) and partial discharge (​PD​) in both dry and oil­immersed type transformers. In addition, the fast growing rate of H​2 gas ​and ​total combustible gases (TCG) ​(Fig­3) within oil­immersed type transformer are always happened if transformer without anti­surge performance designed.

The switching frequency of IGBT is quite different with that of the routine test of Trs. Although most Trs. followed the IEC/ANSI specification and passed the routine PD, induced and AC withstand voltage tests in factory, the failure rate of Trs. under VVVF load conditions is still very high.

Fig­1 PWM/VVVF Device Fig­2 Surge Voltage

Fig­3 Fast growing TCG H​2​ & CH​4​ Fig­4 V​THD​ and A​THD​ appeared The HV and LV side line capacitance should be specially paid attention to while in small loading to tune PWM/ system, and to prevent resonance i.e. too high V THD and A THD (Fig4) appeared. When distribution Servo The HV and LV side line capacitance should be specially paid attention to while in small loading to tune transformer applied in full converter /inverter machines, there are obviously high and fast changing PWM/Servo system, and to prevent resonance i.e. too high V​ THD​ and A​ THD​ (Fig­4) appeared. When distribution harmonicand/or transient contents. Resonance issue with detuned filter bank (ex. 6%) andpoor improving transformer applied in full converter /inverter machines, there are obviously high and fast changing harmonic and/or effect with detunedfilter bank (ex. 13%) are also analyzed here.

transient contents. Resonance issue with de­tuned filter bank (ex. 6%) and poor improving effect with de­tuned filter bank (ex. 13%) are also analyzed here.

Therefore, this paper will illustrate how VVVF surge effect on Trs., that is fully different with harmonics (Fig5),

and suggest the strategy prevent how transformers from damage while and small tuning or in normal daily Therefore, this paper willto illustrate VVVF surge effect on Trs., thatin istry fully different with harmonics (Fig­5),

running. and suggest the strategy to prevent transformers from damage while in try and small tuning or in normal daily running.

Fig­5 5​th​ & 7​th​ Harmonic Current existed

Officers and Board Of Governors

BERNARD H. MORILLO Chairman

ARTURO P. CENAL President

REDEL M. DOMINGO Vice President

GAMALIEL F. ITAO Auditor

FRANCISCO B. GONZALEZ, JR. Executive Vice President

ARIEL P. DURAN Secretary

JUANITO P. FELIPE Treasurer

VICTOR H. BAYLOSIS Governor

ARTHUR N. ESCALANTE Governor

HIPOLITO A. LEONCIO Governor

CARMELO JIMSON B. URANZA Governor

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SPECS held its Induction Ceremony and Christmas Party for the year in December 2015 at the Metro Club Pavilion in Makati City.

The canvassing of ballots and election of 2016-17 Officers and Board of Governors was supervised by the Nominations and Elections Committee composed of former Presidents Francis Mapile, Chairman; Felipe Obnial, Vice Chairman; and Edwin Llamas, Menandro Lim, and Pablito Freo as members.

1988-89 SPECS President Felipe Obnial announces the results of the 2015 elections.

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Oath taking of the 2016-17 Board of Governors (L-R): Bernard Morillo, Chairman; Arturo Cenal, President; Francisco Gonzalez Jr., Executive Vice President; Ariel Duran, Secretary; Juanito Felipe, Treasurer; Arthur Escalante, Governor; Victor Baylosis, Governor; and Carmelo Jimson Uranza, Governor with Menandro Lim, Administering Officer.

Acceptance speech of incoming Chairman Bernard Morillo

2014-15 Chairman Pablito Freo turns over the gavel to incoming chairman 2014-15 President Bernard Morillo.

Turnover speech of 2014-15 SPECS Chairman Pablito Freo

President Bernard Morillo awards plaques of recognition to the 2014-15 Board of Governors and Committee Chairman/Members.

Pablito Freo, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Government & Industry Affairs Committee

Arturo Cenal , Vice President & Head, Internal Ariel Duran, Secretary & Head, Membership Affairs Department Chairman, Sports & Affairs Department Vice Chairman, Technical Fellowship Sub- Committee on Bowling Seminars & Manpower Development Committee

Francisco Gonzalez, Jr., Head, Finance & Administration Chairman, Membership Affairs Committee

Benjamin Enriquez, Auditor & Chairman, General Membership & Fellowship Events

Arthur Escalante, 2010-11 President

Juanito Felipe, Governor & Member, General Membership & Fellowship Events

Carmelo Jimson Uranza, Vice Chairman, Marketing & Promotions Sub- Committee on Exhibits 2015

President Bernard Morillo presents plaques of appreciation to members who continuously support the programs and activities of SPECS.

Diomedes Baral of Unitec Resources, Inc.

Victor Baylosis of Meralco Energy, Inc.

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2nd General Membership Meeting SPECS held its 2nd General Membership Meeting for the year in September 2015 at the Metro Club Pavilion in Makati City. Meralco AVP Engr. Redel Domingo and Meralco Relationship Manager Robert Pereja discussed the topic “Solar Energy Fundamentals for Contractors.”

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Induction Of New Members During the 2nd General Membership Meeting, SPECS Executive Vice President Redel Domingo inducted the new members who took their oaths before SPECS Chairman Pablito Freo. The new members were Mako Teknomecaniques, Inc., One Renewable Energy Enterprise, Inc., and TC Florentin Electrosystem Builders Corporation represented by their company representatives Robert Michael Garcia, Gregorio Corruz, Jr., and Engr. Teofilo Florentin, Jr., respectively.

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Ryan Homer S. Evia Atenogenes M. Maslog Robert Gerard B. Nepomuceno Edwin C. Paguio Engr. Bienvenido E. Rufo Engr. Christopher Q. Cuison Ar. Rocky M. Dungca Duane R. Siongco Engr. Jose S. Galicia, Jr. Riz C. Tapawan Engr. George P. Vinoya Patronilia R. Patron Kimberly Amarie S. De Ocampo Annie Rose R. Argenio Leandro P. Figueroa Sonny B. Gonzales Pablo L. Juan Jonel Ian B. Lucas Joel M. Luzano Benjie Vincent R. Pagurayan Reynaldo C. Almadrones Alyson Mae V. Atos Victor B. Bacalso Dionisio L. Basalo, Jr. Jorge M. Gabrillo Engr. Remegio R. Prades Jomar S. Tibayan Leonilo G. Adriatico Leila D. Aguilar Christopher Torrente Bellaflor Engr. Ronald R. Clemente Elizabeth M. Francisco Jose Merlito S. Garay Engr. Emmanuel C. Gener Jonnie-Rizz A. Moje Rogelio P. Alave Daniel C. Dee Alfredo K. Gaticales, Jr. Edgardo T. Lim Ramon G. Roña Ar. Rolando H. Sibayan Melchizedic L. Tiden Joseph S. Wangdali Francisco M. Danao Ar. Sherwin Dale F. Kowet Engr. Jerry D. Lao-e Manolo S. Molino Jonathan L. Suba Renato H. Vargas Napoleon P. Ferrer, Jr. Ruby Marie Gonzaga De Los Reyes Bernardino G. Ducabo Carmelo A. Nolasco Aljona J. Laguipo Jerico C. De La Rosa Tristan P. Ramos Rolando Regua Mark Louis C. Trinidad Patricio J. Cabigas Christopher D. Dacuba Hong Seng Lau Engr. Reynaldo D. Macapanas Jessie A. Malaya Rusell Kim E. Marcuap Karen Anne G. Quindo Louie B. Arcinue Michael F. Encinas Allan C. Mapa Alvin M. Mazo Jose Luis Bato Bato Mendoza Ruel R. San Andres Shirly G. Villamora Benedict Rodriguez Yalung Flora Mae D. Briones

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David Aviguetero Ubaldo Franck A. Wicquart Niña Rose M. Albina Jyrky James A. Angulo Nenita E. Arthurs Bienvenido P. Carriedo Jun M. Fabro Jonathan Maturingan Linchangco Engr. Adriano S. Lipardo, Jr. Warlito D. Pestaño, Jr. Engr. Ferdinand A. Bacay Engr. Ryan Rey L. Clemente Anton Gene E. Goquingco Benedicto Anciro Landicho Delfin R. Lumberio Myron Julius O. Manguera Engr. Dominador C. Miolata Ar. Rodillado F. Timbad, Jr. Marjorie F. Azotea Lalaine A. Balonzo Gregorio M. Corruz, Jr. Engr. Agripino T. Katigbak Michael Vincent D. Lee Erel B. Narida Charisse L. Saavedra Engr. Don Emmanuel S. Santy Engr. Myla B. Adriano Engr. Diosdado Q. Eleria, Jr. Edgar Victor G. Lagonera Simonnette A. Manahan Norlan T. Manlangit Domingo Fulgencio Lyndon L. Pelonio Delfin R. Pernia, Jr. Engr. Joresa I. Piando Renen A. Dismaya Dr. Robert S. Licup, FPSSE, Asean Engr., ACPE Glorioso Q. Lipayon III Alweinson R. Lobrigo Rene B. Melitante Esteven Jaime R. Natividad Ral Joy V. Patricio Neil Angelo T. Tamondong Eduardo M. Apalla III Donn Justin Niño C. Carbonilla Jay C. Castro Rameir Carlo A. Daan Ar. Roderick F. Espina Dante C. Medina Efren M. Mia Engr. Miguel Angelo R. Rodriguez Tereso D. Cortil III Engr. Michael Stephen Chua Go Shereleen B. Hofileña Mario Garcia Jamolangue Christopher C. Ng Efler M. Sab-it Engr. Guillermo D. Salazac Reynaldo B. Sannadan Nicanor V. Advincula Engr. Raul N. Alvarez Byung -Hee Lee Abdulrauf G. Manalasal Leydenn D. Narvaez Pablo Enrique C. Sarmiento Mansueto Q. Solis Raphael F. Tumbokon Prudencio L. Abalos, Jr. Engr. Kevin Kiel L. Cabanilla Rosalina M. Calpito Carmela M. Cordero Roel G. Gambol Engr. Domingo V. Juan Maria Cecilia L. Morillo Rommel S. Rodriguez Raphael Jehd L. Deen Ma. Catherine C. Deen Ma. Angela M. Elpos Bernardo P. Estanislao Engr. Gene Q. Fonte Gil G. Quismorio James K. Savage David H. Thomas

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Abdhoorahman J. Sayadi Anastacia A. Sevidal Elvira A. Sevidal Norberto Icacas Torrefranca Armando L. Adan Lorenzo L. Alcaraz Engr. Felmington B. Dorado, Jr. Rodolfo S. Mamagat, Jr. Engr. Richard L. Osia Cristan Ray C. Peralta May Francia B. Rivares Joselito Angeles Saez Nely V. Bendo Dante L. Bonifacio, Jr. Engr. Ryan Ace D. Ducado John Carlo C. Geronimo Engr. Ma. Cleofas O. Maceda Manolo I. Merhan Jescie James L. Palabay Jonnel R. Regondola Engr. Pizzardo A. V. Acaylar Ivy L. Cabredo-Balacano Gil T. Delica Ar. Joseph C. Delos Santos Domilo D. Lucenario Tohame D. Noor Jane Teresita B. Rey-Matias Ar. Dennis B. Sales Emmanuel C. Carabeo Edward Daniel Inciong Genaline R. Inciong Manumbilao M. Magondacan Shainollah D.Magondacan Engr. Melvin D. Malilay Klint Earl C. Santos Elmer C. Eugenio Gerald M. Lagman Angelica San Juan Marcelo Marlon Rillera Martinez Darryl Jel L. Robles Caroline L. Tanchay Royce Jan B. Valencia Roberto C. Villanueva Ricardo B. Inocencio Edgardo A. Laborte Vilma P. Obaob Neptali S. Santiago Dexter R. Seno Jhun R. Simbulan Arnulfo R. Sola Jan Edward V. Tolentino Ryan Keith G. Fio Benedicto G. Fuertes Nonito R. Ganancial Rodrigo T. Guanio Khristian C. Silang Rommel C. Arnaiz Engr. Juvenal A. Bantoto Francis Marco Luis A. Calma Jacinto Chua Jeffrey James Corro Gerardo S. David Engr. Allen G. Dellomes Jacky LG Gaytano Ramon M. Gitamondoc Ma. Angelica Aimee E. Ilagan Duanie P. Lim Venecio B. Lusterio Dunstant A. Manalo Engr. Jojo L. Marquez Jim R. Masangya William P. Menes Chenlee O. Menes Juanito P. Puntay, Jr. Ramil R. Samiley Maria Leah N. San Jose Pamela Libre Sedano David H. Thomas Carlos R. Zaldarriaga

*List of participants in COSH seminars will be featured in the next issue.

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SPECS held its 1st Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) seminar for 2016 from January 12-15, 2016 at the UP-ISSI Building in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

14th 2015 COSH Seminar SPECS held its 14th COSH seminar in 2015 from December 15-18, 2016 at the UP-ISSI Building in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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13th 2015 COSH Seminar SPECS held its 13th COSH seminar in 2015 from November 24-27, 2016 at the UP-ISSI Building in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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12th 2015 COSH Seminar SPECS held its 12th COSH seminar in 2015 from October 13-16, 2015 at the UP-ISSI Building in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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11th 2015 COSH Seminar SPECS held its 11th COSH seminar in 2015 from September 15-18, 2015 at the UP-ISSI Building in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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10th 2015 COSH Seminar SPECS held its 10th COSH seminar in 2015 from August 11-14, 2015 at the UP-ISSI Building in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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9th 2015 COSH Seminar SPECS held its 9th COSH seminar in 2015 from July 21-24, 2015 at the UP-ISSI Building in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

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Resource speaker Marie Christine Andaya, OIC-Chief Budget and Management Specialist, GPPB Accredited Trainor, and Member, DBM-CAR Composite Training Team on the topic: RA 9184

Resource speaker Ofelia Ravelas-Usigan, Training Specialist, Construction Manpower Development Foundation (CMDF) on the topics: Business One Stop Shop Action Center (BOSS-AC) and CMDF programs.

4th 2015 AMO Orientation Seminar SPECS held its 4th Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) Orientation Seminar for 2015 from October 23-24, 2015 at the Hotel Elizabeth in Baguio City.

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Showcase of TESDA Partnerships In celebration of its 21st Anniversary, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) held a Showcase of TESDA Partnerships, providing the agency’s partners consisting of organizations, private companies, and local government units in showcasing their services in the promotion and development of Filipino skilled workers. The five-day event, which was participated in by SPECS as one of TESDA’s partners, was held from August 25-28, 2015 at the TESDA Brick Plaza in Bicutan, Taguig City.

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SPECS Technical Seminar

SPECS, in cooperation with One Renewable Energy Enterprises, Inc., sponsored a seminar on Construction Project Management held in September 2015 at One Corporate Center in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. The speaker during the seminar was Engr. Flor Varona, President of Energy Opt., Inc. (top photo, front row, 3rd from left)

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(L-R) Yu Chen On Emil of HKECA, Hong Kong, Tung-Hsin Chen of TECA, Taiwan, John Tan Chye Tong of SECA, Singapore, Chang Chulho of KECA, Korea (FAPECA President), Anant Kittivittayakul of TEMCA, Thailand, Pudji Nugroho ST of AKLI, INDONESIA (AFEEC President), Bernard Morillo of SPECS, Philippines, and Ir. Chew Shee Fuee of TEEAM, Malaysia.

2015 FAPECAAFEEC Conference SPECS participated in the Federation of Asian and Pacific Electrical Contractors Associations (FAPECA) and the ASEAN Federation of Electrical Engineering Contractors (AFEEC) General Meeting and Conference held in August 2015 at the Ambassador Jomtien City Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand.

The annual event, hosted last year by the Thailand Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Association (TEMCA), coincided with the TEMCA Forum and Exhibition and a fellowship golf tournament.

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2015 IIEE National Convention The SPECS Pavilion attracted a number of interested visitors during the 40th Annual National Convention of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE) of the Philippines held in November 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

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DIRECTORY OF CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS 7 0 BARE Electrique System, Inc. 7 1 Dynapower Corporation 7 2 Electrosoft, Inc. 7 3 Innovative Controls, Inc. 7 4 Power and Controls Specialist, Inc. 7 5 Power Dimension, Inc. 7 6 Plug Electric Manufacturing Corporation

Address: Suite 416-A BPI Bldg., 150 Plaza Cervantes,

Binondo, Manila Tel. No.: +632 243 7080 Telefax No.: +632 247 2940 Email: bareelectrique@yahoo.com Website: www.pemcor.com.ph/bare/ Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BAREelectrique

BARE Electrique System, Inc FEB - APR 2016

BARE Electrique System, Inc. is a leading electrical contractor providing high quality electrical installation and retrofitting services in the Philippines.

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From the early stages of inspection to the more difficult phase of renovation and construction, BARE Electrique emphasizes the need to exceed client expectations. Their veteran engineers and retrofit contractors have the skills and the experience to implement electrical solutions in a practical manner. Their team works with you in mind, as one unified entity geared towards the enhancement of electrical systems of commercial and industrial structures in the country.

Established in 2008, BARE Electrique is continuously earning the trust of numerous clients by implementing its concept of high quality electrical installation at all times, motivated to deliver the highest quality of electrical services that can benefit your business in the long run.

Regardless of the project size, BARE Electrique still utilizes the same level of expertise and professionalism it has been known for over the years. The strong partnerships they have forged for several years mirror the quality of the work they do.

SERVICES • COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Electrical installation services that comprise electrical wiring installation, data networks setup, and systems management in commercial structures, telecommunication facilities, manufacturing environments, and office buildings.

• RENOVATION Renovation works and services from building designs to electrical systems.

BARE Electrique System, Inc. gives your business a genuine system upgrade. They have developed rigid safety regulations and technical processes to ensure that every project is dealt with conscientiously.

Their results-oriented approach to every project has earned them a reputation for excellence.

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• RETROFITTING SERVICES Electrical retrofitting services using the latest technology that transforms current systems into efficient electrical systems made with durable fixtures, making facilities energy-efficient and cost-sensitive.

• ELECTRICAL WIRING Supply, installation, testing, and commission of electrical wiring and installation services specific to the requirements of corporate clients.

• ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance of electrical systems to determine efficiency, consistently checking parts and diagnosing problem areas to avoid the need for future repairs.

Address: Suite 402 Page One Bldg, 1215 Acacia Avenue,

Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang,

Muntinlupa City Telefax No.: +632.804.3100 Email: dynapower11@gmail.com Website: www.dynapower.com.ph Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Dynapower.ph

Dynapower Corporation Dynapower Corporation was established to promote proper engineering practices, efficient maintenance applications and the effective handling of energy conservaton programs.

Dynapower Corporation sees the importance of quality check after testing, installation, commissioning or repairs are done to avoid guess work. Thus, the company invested a lot of resources on state-of the-art testing equipment to ensure quality jobs and to be able to execute electrical services and repairs in accordance with customers’ expectations.

Dynamic Corporation’s excellent track record is evidenced by numerous projects our experienced engineering and technical staff has successfully completed. It is our policy to attract the best technical management minds in order to achieve excellence in every job we perform. Our entire organization is dedicated and committed to one goal customer satisfaction.

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Fabricated / Assembled / Manufactured Equipment Electrical and Electronic Instrument Items Pile Line Hardware and Substation Equipment

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Dynapower is composed of experienced and motivated individuals who are passionate about what they do. The company prides itself with a team of professionals equipped with extensive training and skills who are always up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the electrical industry.

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Project Management Equipment Installation Building Maintenance Startup Testing and Commissioning of Installed Equipment Primary and Secondary Distribution System Power Factor Correction Preventative Maintenance Repair and Servicing Horizontal and Vertical Construction (Electrical, mechanical, civil)

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Address: Unit 517 Sofia Tower Condominium,

85 Don A. Roces Avenue, Quezon City Tel. No.: +632 961 8157 Telefax No.: +632 823 5856 Email: info@electrosoft.com.ph Website: www.electrosoft.com.ph Facebook page: www.facebook.com/electrosoft.ph

Electrosoft, Inc. Electrosoft, Inc. is a Philippine-based electrical and engineering solutions provider specializing in energy management software, supplying valuable electrical solutions to companies, corporations, and industrial firms to enable them to measure, control, reduce energy waste, and increase power quality.

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At the forefront of the energy management industry, Electrosoft is composed of dedicated engineers who are well-versed in the utilization of energy management for the comprehensive analysis of electrical power distribution systems. Equipped with extensive training over the years, their proficient team of professionals values the concept of 100% satisfaction. Electrosoft delivers products and services of the highest quality to ensure that every customer is satisfied and happy at all times.

Electrosoft Inc. is keen on providing engineering solutions and energy management solutions of superior quality.

As trusted experts in the field of energy management, they deliver products and services guaranteed to present a whole new approach to the concept of energy management in the electrical industry. As the requirements of today’s market become more complex, they continue to help clients from the corporate and industrial sectors every step of the way. They keep up with the fast-paced advancement of technology by consistently improving systems and staying abreast of the latest industrial practices and developments.

PRODUCTS • • • • • •

CET PecStar iEMS Software Integrated Energy Management System CET Power Quality Meters PMC-660 Intelligent Power Quality Monitoring System ePlan Energy Management Platform Powerduct Series

SERVICES Electrosoft, Inc. provides high quality, efficient, and effective energy information solutions to help businesses manage their energy requirements. With services specifically designed to benefit the system operations of clients, Elctrosoft, Inc. maintains systems in order by consistently checking on parts to avoid the need for future repairs.

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INSTALLATION Safe, secure, and efficient installation of energy meters.

TRAININGS Training of client operators and engineers on energy management and the installation of energy management software.

ON-SITE ELECTRICAL WORK Professional on-site installation of electrical services and engineering solutions.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES Turnkey support to help solve problems and meet facility needs.

Address: Innovation Center L12B B1 Verdana Village Center,

Daang Hari Road, Bacoor City, Cavite 4102 Philippines Telefax No.: +632.850.2633, +632.850.3320 Fax no.: +632.809.5523 Email: info@innovativecontrols.com.ph Website: www.innovativecontrols.com.ph Facebook page: www.facebook.com/InnovativeControls

Innovative Controls Innovative Controls, Inc. is one of the country’s leading services and product provider of motor controls, and factory and building automation. Seeing the rise of local companies taking on advanced technologies from Europe and the USA, the company has made it its mission to provide world-class products and services to clients.

With products that are internationally certified and backed by an army of skilled employees trained here and abroad, Innovative Controls, Inc. has the right solution for relevant industries. On top of providing products and services that are at par with international standards, the company also makes sure that everything is up-to-date and that they are ready to answer the current needs of their clients at all times.

Innovative Controls, Inc. is engaged in, but not limited to, mining, water utilities, food and beverage, original equipment manufacturing, cement, and sugar industries. The company has made its presence felt in the country’s major industry players, including San Miguel Corp., Manila Water, Holcim Phils., and Carmen Copper. The company has also participated in a number of government projects, such as from the National Irrigation Administration and the Philippine International Convention Center.

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Industries trust Innovative Controls Inc., not only because of the products it offers, but also because of its services in providing support and regular maintenance with the objective of maintaining strong and lasting relationships with clients.

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Siemens electrical engineering and electronics-related products used in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and healthcare.

Yavuz Pano electrical enclosures and 19” rack cabinets Stego Elektrotechnik products that control temperatures of various electrical enclosures Carlo Gavazzi products Phoenix Contact components, systems, and solutions for electrical engineering, electronics, and automation Linkwise Technology products for industry device network, communication, as well as monitoring and control system Solcon Industries industrial electronic system NDC Technologies i2O Water smart water pressure management system Logstrup Omega Switchgear and Controlgear System

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Automation Solutions SCADA Systems Wireless Telemetry Power Management Solutions Energy Saving Audit Power Quality Analysis Testing and Commissioning Services Regular Service Check-ups Products Maintenance

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Unit 210 Page 1 Building, 1215 Acacia Ave., Madrigal Business Park, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City +632 856 0736 +632 556 1541 info@pcsi.com.ph www.pcsi.com.ph

Power and Controls Specialist Inc. FEB - APR 2016

Power and Controls Specialist, Inc. (PCSI) was established in December 2005 by an enterprising team of individuals in the electrical and automation industries. PCSI has partnered with various leading local and international companies, such as Vacon, Solcon, and Siemens.

As the authorized distributor of Vacon, PCSI provides complete variable frequency drive systems and components imported from Finland.

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As the authorized distributor of Solcon, PCSI supplies complete soft starter systems from low voltage to medium voltage coming from Israel.

As the authorized dealer of Siemens, PCSI supplies the whole control product spectrum of Siemens, from simple relays to highly technical automation products.

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• Power and Controls Specialist, Inc. (PCSI) is a dynamic company engaged in trading, sales and services of electrical components and equipment; fabrication; supply and installation of electrical equipment design; supply and installation of electrical systems; and various electrical works.

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Logstrup Vacon 100 HVAC for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning Vacon 100 for pumps, fans, compressors, and conveyors Solcon medium voltage soft starters Siemens variable frequency drives, soft starters, programmable logic controllers (PLC) WinCC / SCADA, HMI Panels, motor starters, magnetic contactors, thermal overload relays, and circuit breakers Carlo Gavazzi inductive, capacitive, conductive, ultrasonic sensors, solid state and electromechanical relays, monitoring relays, timers and panel meters, PID controllers, counters, energy management meters, softwares and systems, safety devices, dupline field installation bus Phoenix Contact relays, optocoupler interfaces, power supplies, varioface system cabling, signal conditioners, serial interfaces, and bluetooth converters Stego filter fans, enclosure lamps, thermostat and hygrostats, airflow monitors, and panel heaters Yavuz Pano outdoor type enclosures (HFSS), free-standing system panels (FSS), all-mounted enclosures (WMS), control station panels, polycarbonate enclosures, 9” rack cabinets

Address: PDI Corporate Center, 3 Antonio Luna Street,

Project 4, Quezon City Telefax No.: +632 911 8166 Fax no.: +632 911 8153 Email: sales@powerdimension.com Website: www.powerdimension.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PowerDimension

Power Dimension Inc. Power Dimension Incorporated (PDI) was established in 1998 as an engineering and construction firm that specializes in all kinds of electro-mechanical installations, from transmission, distribution, unit substation, and power-generating plants to industrial and commercial infrastructure, including instrumentation and automation works.

With over a decade of expertise, PDI services cover the end-to-end processes of these engineering projects from design to project implementation.

The company’s extensive experience in design, engineering, and construction works, as well as its extensive technical expertise, allows them to perform all kinds of engineering projects.

Throughout its career, PDI has integrated a value chain in all its project activities.

PDI’s engineering solutions bring economic success to their clients in the government as well as in the private sectors all over the country.

Their broad experience and extensive technical expertise allows them to implement all kinds of engineering requirements. At PDI, they are passionate in setting high standards in everything they do to achieve excellence and deliver quality service to clients.

PRODUCTS • • • • • • • • • • • In 2006, Power Dimension, Inc. was ranked No. 15 in the Top 20 Performing SMEs in terms of peso and percentage growth in assets by the Philippine Entrepreneur Magazine. The ranking was based on the financial statements submitted to the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Securities and Exchange Commission.

Transformers High Voltage / Medium Voltage Breakers Low / Medium Voltage Switchgears Motor Control Centers Revenue / Demand Meters Variable Frequency Drives Diesel Generators Instrument Transformers Automatic / Manual Transfer Switches Panel Boards Cables

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Detailed Engineering Fabrication and Erection Estimates and Project Implementation Management and Supervision Pre – Energization Test and Commissioning Retrofitting Repair and Maintenance Systems Installation SCADA Systems Instrumentation / Automation Works

Address: B2 L3 Dama De Noche Street, UPS 4,

West Service Road, Sucat, Parañaque City Tel. No.: +632 823 5255; +632 821 2503; +632 823 4389 Telefax No.: +632 823 5856 Email: info@plugelectric.com.ph Website: www.pemcor.com.ph Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PlugElectric

Plug Electric Manufacturing Corporation (PEMCOR) FEB - APR 2016

Plug Electric Manufacturing Corporation (PEMCOR) is a leading electrical equipment manufacturer and panel builder based in the Philippines. The company employs a client-centered approach to business, emphasizing the attitude of flexibility and responsiveness in every situation. Never settling for mediocrity, they always target precision in everything they do - whether it involves tailoring designs that meet customer requirements or providing immediate technical backup in the form of standby services.

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PEMCOR’s collaboration with leading contractors, consultants, design engineers, project managers, and developers on major and minor projects has produced a network of valuable professional relationships. The extensive project references they have gathered over the years manifest their clients’ belief in the quality of our products.

The business of electrical equipment manufacturing projects itself as a constant developing technology. As the evolution of the electrical industry becomes more apparent, Plug Electric Manufacturing Corporation retains its reputation as a premier manufacturer of cost-effective and high quality electrical equipment. Because their chosen discipline is filled with herculean tasks, PEMCOR makes sure its personnel have the right attitude and the technical skills needed to handle jobs competently.

PRODUCTS Plug Electric Manufacturing Corporation prides itself as a manufacturer of cutting-edge electrical equipment. They specialize in the design and fabrication of electrical products, such as customized switchboards, delta starters, battery cabinets, cable trays, control panels, panel boards, motor controllers, and low voltage power equipment.

Plug Electric Manufacturing Corporation keeps track of the latest technologies. PEMCOR’s in-house facilities are up-to-date as they make it a point to always enhance their systems and methodologies to deliver outputs that meet the terms of current technological shifts.

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PEMCOR incorporates excellence in everything they do, striving to keep their products at the frontline by aligning methodology with the latest technological trends. They make sure their working formula entails strict adherence to client specifications, generating customizable products that coincide with the requirements of clients.

Their product line is the result of the proficient use of resources and strict implementation of processes. After fabrication, their products undergo austere quality analysis to ensure the superior quality that Plug Electric Manufacturing Corporation is known for.

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Zenith Electrical Hosts Technical Forum on NEC/IEC Standards for Electrical Safety Zenith Electrical & Industrial Supply Corporation, a leading distributor of Appleton electrical products for hazardous environments, in partnership with Emerson Industrial Automation. recently held a Technical Forum: A Discussion on NEC/ IEC Standards at the Emerson Integrated Solutions Center in Quezon City. The forum discussed the importance of electrical safety by reviewing the different classifications of hazardous zones and appropriate products conforming to electrical standards in the workplace.

IIEE-CSCAA Holds 1st Alumni Acceptance Seminar & Orientation The IIEE-CSCAA held its 1st Alumni Acceptance Seminar and Orientation in August 2015 at the Robbinsdale Hotel in Quezon City. The event was attended by IIEE-CSCAA officers led by Engr.

Roland Vasquez, Mary Grazellen Jose, Marabella Olbes, Engr. Arthur Maurera, Jr., Engr. Ungen-Rey Para単al, Engr. Rhea Bu単ao, Engr. Jonathan Llave, Engr. Heronafine De Guzman, and member Engr.

Jordan Montalban.

I I E E - C S C B a t c h 2 8 Pa r t i c i p a n t s : 1. Arnel Latorena 2. Maria Loudeleen Garcia 3. Esther Daum Rebollo 4. Moises John Paulo Pastoral 5. Remar Medilo 6. Adonis Daniel Resuello 7. Marlo Sibug

8. Jinky Servito 9. Vielka Mae Ventura 10. Esther Judith Maranan 11. Mark Johndel Kong 12. John Dole Templo 13. Miguelito Cuisia 14. Nariel Patolot

15. John Reineil Englis 16. Paul Adrianne Bautista 17. Joemarie Oquias 18. Karen Jane Fernandez 19. Juan Carlo Usana

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(Above Left) Engr. Ronald Dollentas delivers the opening remarks.

(Above Right) IIEE National Vice President for Internal Affairs and Inducting Officer Engr. Larry Cruz welcomes participants.

(Bottom Right) Engr. Kristian Carlo Victorio talks about the value of leadership.

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Chapter representatives from different regions across the country pose for a group photo.

Arnel Latorena, former IIEE-CSC National Executive Chairman presents the accomplishment report of Batch 28 for their succeeding term.

A representative of Batch 28 hands the symbolic key to the next batch during the turnover ceremony.

IIEE-CSC Holds 3rd Annual Leaders Forum The IIEE-CSC spearheaded the 3rd Annual Leaders Forum held in August 2015 at the Mapua Institute of Technology. The event, in line with the theme: IIEE @40: A Journey of Service for Excellence, was hosted by Joemarie Oquias and Liezle Deres (Communication and Advocacy Committee). The forum discussed sustainable, quality, and workable leadership and was attended by 80 student representatives of affiliated school chapters from different regions all over the country.

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(L-R): Engr. Ariel Duran, CSCAA Immediate Former President; Engr. Roland Vasquez, CSCAA President; Engr. Arthur Maurera. Jr., Eurolux Technical Manager, a member of CSC Batch 20 and current CSCAA Auditor; Mary Grazellen Jose, CSCAA Secretary; Marabella Olbes, CSCAA Business Development Manager; and Engr. Alryan Medalla, CSCAA Auditor

(L-R): Duran; Vasquez; Engr. Carmelo Jimson Uranza; Lead Core Technology System, Inc. General Manager and Engr. Odessa Uranza, both member of CSC Batch 13; Jose; Olbes; and Medalla

(L-R): Duran; Vasquez; Marabella B. Olbes, Former President of Rotary Club of Calamba, member of CSC Batch 10 and current CSCAA Business Development Manager; Jose; Maurera, Jr.; and Medalla

(L-R): Jose; Duran; Engr. Roland Vasquez, President of RPV Electro Technology Corp. and current IIEE-CSCAA President; Olbes; Maurera Jr. and Medalla

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(L-R): Jose; Olbes; Elizabeth Florentino, PPI Pazifik Power Inc. Marketing Manager and partner in 1st IIEE-CSCAA PaEElaw Project; and Duran

(L-R): Duran; Vasquez; Engr. Rodrigo Pecolera, RT Pecolera Construction, Inc. President; Jose; Maurera; Olbes; and Medalla

(L-R): Vasquez; Engr. Ariel Duran, Polyphase One Construction, Inc. President, CSC Batch 10 Chairman, former IIEE Metro Manila Governor and CSCAA Immediate Former President; Olbes; Jose; Maurera; and Medalla

(L-R): Duran; Vasquez; Engr. Roland Cultura of United Power Systems Philippines, Inc. Jose; Maurera; Medalla; and Olbes

IIEE-CSCAA Holds 2015 Mid-Year General Assembly The IIEE-CSCAA held its Mid-Year General Assembly in August 2015 at Cabalen in West Avenue, Quezon City. The event coincided with the awarding ceremony of the 1st IIEECSCAA PaEElaw Project. The awardees were Eurolux International Lightings, Inc., Lead Core Technology System, Inc., Rotary Club of Calamba, RPV Electro Technology Corp., Polyphase One Construction, Inc., RT Pecolera Construction, Inc., PPI Pazifik Power Inc., and United Power Systems Philippines, Inc.

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IIEE-CSC Conducts 11th Regional Student Conference

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The IIEE-Council of Student Chapters conducted the 11th Regional Student Conference last September 17, it was a 3-day simultaneous event held in multiple locations across the country. Technical Seminars on the first day, Quiz Show & Math Wizard on the second day, and Sports Fest on the third day.

Students competed in the case solving competition put their knowledge to the test while applying practical engineering knowledge in the various set of questions; with pride of representing their schools, this serves as their motivation, encourages them to participate and compete. The RSCon provides opportunity for the students to network and learn from other students nationwide. It also provides the great opportunity for the student members to network with the Industry Professionals and the IIEE Leaders.

Two qualified participants for the NMW (National Math Wizard): (1) Cagayan State University (2) St. Louis University Baguio and two qualifiers for the NQS (National Quiz Show): (1) University of St. Louis Tuguegarao (2) St. Louis University Baguio from Northern Luzon, hosted by St. Louis University.

While in Metro Manila, there are four universities made it to NMW: (1) Technological Institute of the Three qualifiers for NMW: (1) Pagasinan State University Philippines- Manila(2) Colegio de San Juan de Letran (2) Holy Angel University (3) Bulacan State University and (3) Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila (4) Technological Institute of the Philippines- Quezon City three qualifiers for NQS: (1) Bulacan State University (2) Pangasinan State University (3) Nueva Ecija University of and also four schools who will advance in NQS: (1) Technological Institute of the Philippines- Manila (2) Science and Technology from Central Luzon, hosted by Technological University of the Philippines- Manila (3) Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.

(1) Technological Institute of the Philippines- Quezon

City (4) Far Eastern University- Manila. It was hosted by Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

Southern Luzon held the event in University of Perpetual Help System Dalta- Molino with four qualified schools for NMW: (1) University of Batangas (2) Lyceum of the Philippine University - Cavite (3) De La Salle University – Lipa (4) Marinduque State Colleges and four qualifiers for NQS: (1) University of Batangas (2) Laguna State Polytechnic University - Sta. Cruz Campus (3) Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite (4) Southern Luzon State University.

Three qualifiers for NMW: (1) Sorsogon State College (2) Divine Word College of Legazpi (3) Camarines Norte State College and three qualifiers for NQS: (1) University of Nueva Caceres (2) Bicol University (3) Sorsogon State College from Bicol Region, hosted by Camarines Norte State College.

In Western Visayas, the Iloilo Science and Technology University made it to NMW and RMW. Host school: Western Institute of Technology. Two qualified participants for the NMW (National Math Wizard): (1) University of San Carlos - Technological Center (2 Cebu Institute of Technology - University and two qualifiers for the NQS (National Quiz Show): (1) Cebu Institute of Technology - University (2) University of San Carlos Technological Center from Central Visayas, hosted by University of San Carlos.

In Northern Mindanao, the Phinma- Cagayan de Oro College hosted the event. Two qualifiers for NMW: (1) Central Mindanao University (2)Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute Of Technology and two qualifiers for NQS: (1) Mindanao University of Science and Technology (2) Central Mindanao University.

Two qualifiers for NMW: (1)University of Mindanao – Matina (2) University of Southeastern Philippines Obrero and two for NQS: (1)Mindanao State University - General Santos City (2) University of Southeastern Philippines – Obrero from Southern Mindanao, hosted

by Notre Dame of Marbel University.

CSC Officers were sent to different assigned regions to assist the RCSC (Regional Council of Student Chapters) in facilitating the event. Some of the officers became the Quiz Masters of Quiz Show and Math Wizard, some are in-charge with merchandise and registration.

Speakers in Technical Seminars were very open to questions and suggestions. They love to entertain questions and thoughts from student attendees. Third day was a superb. Enabling students to bring out their skills in Basketball and all other ball games. A time for enjoyment after the battle of brains in Quiz Show and Math Wizard.

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(L-R) UP ISSI Director Prof. Nestor Rañeses; Ms. Ellen Mico of SPECS; and Ms Antonette Dungca, UP ISSI Deputy Director for Organizational Development

SPECS was honored as an institutional partner of the UP Institute of Small Scale Industries (UP ISSI) during its 46th Anniversary “Araw ng Parangal” which was held in August 2015 at the Bulwagang Enrique Virata in UP Diliman, Quezon City.

The month-long celebration, also in commemoration of the founding of the UP ISSI as an organic unit of the University of the Philippines, was held with a holy mass, the blessing of the new ISSI building, a strategic planning workshop, and other various simultaneous events which were attended by ISSI officials, staff, and invited guests.

EE Club & IIEE-CSCAA Holds MOA Signing EE Club-The Magazine for The Electrical Enthusiast and IIEE-CSCAA signed a memorandum of agreement as partners during the 2nd IIEE-CSCAA Grand Alumni Homecoming and 2016 Elections held on January 16, 2016 at Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City.

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9th PEMCOR Golf Cup The 9th PEMCOR Golf Cup, organized by Sports Empire, was held in August 2015 at the Ayala Alabang Golf and Country Club.

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BYD Launches Emergency Roadside Assistance Campaign Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp.

(STAR Corp.), the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in the Philippines, has announced its BYD Tulong Tuesdays Campaign, which offers emergency roadside assistance to motorists and car owners plying the streets of the City of Mandaluyong. The service, open to all types of cars and brands, is STAR Corp.’s way of extending the same 5-Star service commitment it provides to BYD customers and the motoring public.

According to Mark Andrew Tieng, STAR Corp. managing director, “The BYD Tulong Tuesdays Campaign is our way of giving back to the citizenry and the city of Mandaluyong for the two years that we have been in operations.”

Present at the campaign launch, which was held at the BYD showroom along Shaw Boulevard, was no less than the Honorable Mayor of the City of Mandaluyong, Benhur Abalos, who expressed his appreciation and excitement for the BYD Tulong Tuesdays Campaign.

“I’m looking forward to the campaign, which I believe can help the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group in harmonizing the city’s traffic system, especially nowadays

when we are experiencing heavy traffic along Shaw Boulevard since concentration of the traffic alleviation efforts are focused on EDSA,” said Mayor Abalos.

“I would like to thank Mr. Mark Tieng and BYD Philippines for this initiative, which I’m sure will be successful,” stated Mayor Abalos, who has been known for personally apprehending drivers who violate traffic rules. During his remarks, Mayor Abalos committed to show his support for the BYD Tulong Tuesdays CSR campaign by sending the City of Mandaluyong Police and Traffic Department to provide help and assistance every Tuesday as BYD BRO goes around the city.

The BYD Tulong Tuesdays emergency roadside assistance will be carried out on all Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. by the BYD BRO Mobile Assist together with BYD’s trained and highly skilled technicians in agreed areas within the City of Mandaluyong.

Visit www.byd.com.ph or www.facebook.com/ BYDPhilippines for details.

Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin â&#x20AC;&#x153;Benhurâ&#x20AC;? Abalos, Jr. (right) and STAR Corp. Managing Director Mark Andrew Tieng shake hands after signing the memorandum of agreement for the conduct of emergency roadside assistance to motorists and car owners plying the streets of Mandaluyong through the BYD Tulong Tuesdays corporate social responsibility campaign.

STAR Corp. Managing Director Mark Andrew Tieng (extreme left) with Mandaluyong City Chief of Staff Jimmy Isidro and Mandaluyong Traffic Enforcement Division Manager Lory Lumapas lead the send-off ceremonies for the BYD BRO Mobile Assist during the launching of the BYD Tulong Tuesdays campaign.

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BYD Celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary, Launches Auto Club BYD Auto, through its authorized Philippine distributor, Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp. (STAR Corp.) celebrated its 2nd Year Anniversary in the Philippines with a special bash for its customers, media partners, and friends in September 2015 at the Aruba Bar & Restaurant at the Metrowalk Commercial Complex along Meralco Avenue in Pasig City.

The anniversary celebration was marked by the launch of the BYD Auto Club that has more than 100 exclusive members. According to STAR Corp.

Managing Director Mark Andrew Tieng, the BYD Auto Club is a non-profit organization established

by STAR Corp. to benefit BYD car owners and special stakeholders in the Philippines with the end in view of enhancing their motoring lifestyle, strengthening their brand experience with BYD, and building camaraderie among its members.

Members of the BYD Auto Club will receive updates and BYD motoring news from around the world through its official Facebook page, regular newsletters and participate in special motoring events, as well as receive exclusive offers, and take part in learning modules on road safety and green motoring. They will also be the first to know about and see the latest BYD cars that will hit the streets of Manila.

Tieng explained that the creation of the BYD Auto Club is a result of STAR Corp’s continued efforts to listen and understand its customers and provide them with the best brand experience they deserve.

This is part of STAR Corp.’s “5-Star” customer service orientation. “After our ‘Saturdates’ with our customers…the next level is building a community with them,” Tieng said he welcomed

everyone and shared the significant milestones of the company in the Philippines over the past two years; in particular, 1) the introduction of euro4 compliant, fuel-efficient, world-class vehicles like the BYD S6 SUV, the BYD L3 sedan, the BYD F0 micro mini, the BYD F5 Suri with remote control technology, the BYD F3 sedan, a vehicle offering specific for taxi and fleet operations; 2) the growth of its after sales services, which vouches for STAR Corp’s long term commitment to the Philippine market that its operations are in full scale, offering vehicle sales, spare parts, and services; 3) the expansion of its corporate partnerships, from dealerships, banks, to fleet car alliances, signifying a growing trust and confidence in BYD as a strategic partner in providing complete solutions to meet customers’ automotive needs; 4) and STAR Corp’s continued pursuit of its “green dream”, as it looks forward to the day when eVehicles can occupy a portion of the nation’s highways and roadways and a future when green car space is the norm rather than the exception, as it advocates the passage of the Alternative Fuel Vehicles Act or House Bill 387, its participation in the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines’ (EVAP) campaign for One Million EVs on Philippine Roads by 2020, and its introduction of the BYD Qin, one of the more advanced vehicles available for the local market, and the first and only plug-in hybrid sports saloon in the country.

Tieng also gave a glimpse of BYD’s future in the country including network expansion, aggressive sales, and the introduction of more BYD cars, which will be responsive to the growing needs of the market, as well as the promotion of green motoring.

“We would like to thank all of you, especially our media friends for your continued support. BYD Philippines has nothing but happy and satisfied customers. Along with our dedicated and hardworking dealerships and employees, we aspire to do more for our customers which is our promise and commitment.” said Tieng.

Present at the celebration was Liu Xue Liang, general manager, Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division of BYD Auto, who expounded on the global success of BYD. According to Liang, “with over 5,000 zero-emission electric buses delivered worldwide and thousands more units ordered and under production, BYD is by far the world’s largest maker of pure electric buses. Its electrified transportation solutions are currently running in over 150 cities in 37 countries, beating the US and Japan in technology and sales.”

Likewise, Liang added that “BYD was recently recognized in Fortune Magazine's first list of companies that have made a sizable impact on major global social or environmental problems as part of their competitive strategy. Currently, BYD is no. 15 on the list.”

Not forgotten at the celebration were the members of the motoring media, who received the BYD Makata Awards for the stories they wrote on BYD and its cars. BYD owners, meanwhile, were also feted during the evening with special awards rewarding best car care practices for On Time Regular Service award, Best Accessorized Car, Best in Interior and Exterior, and Most Loved Car. STAR Corp. also organized several activities for the participants, from a display of BYD’s Qin and F0 race car to test drives of BYD. Prizes worth over P200,000 were raffled off, including a pair of autographed Manny Pacquiao boxing gloves, who likewise owns a BYD F5.

BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams”, is a global automotive brand that specializes in gasoline, electric, and hybrid cars, and is distributed in the Philippines by Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp. (STAR Corp.). Its showrooms are located in Metro Manila (Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City) and another in Concepcion, Batangas and a sales/showroom facility in San Pascual, Batangas.

STAR Corp. Managing Director Mark Andrew Tieng

For more information, visit www.byd.com.ph.

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