IIEE Magazine 2010 3rd Quarter Issue

The ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 3rd Quarter of 2010 Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. 2010 Board of Governors and Officers National President VP-Internal Affairs VP-External Affairs VP-Technical Affairs National Secretary Treasurer Auditor Region I Region II Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII Region IX Immediate Past President Officer-in-Charge

Gregorio Y. Guevarra Armando R. Diaz Gregorio R. Cayetano Jules S. Alcantara Alex C. Cabugao Ma. Sheila C. Cabaraban Larry C. Cruz Francis R. Calanio Alvin M. Farrales Florencio D. Berenguel Armin Jesus R. Nagera Midelo D. Ocampo Nelson M. Rosales Cesar V. Sanchez Crisanto C. Sotelo Arthur N. Escalante

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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IIEE NEWS Chapter and National News

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QUARTERLY INDUSTRY NEWS DIGEST • •

Ramon R. Ayaton

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Niellisa Joy B, Bandong Karen T. Sacdalan Marvin H. Caseda Allen M. Pido

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Department Heads Administration-OIC Finance -OIC Technical-OIC Marketing & Memberhips

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Publications Committee Chairman: Members:

Nicolas C. Balderrama Ernesto M. Cabral Allan C. Nerves Ronald Vincent M. Santiago Robinson S. Uy The ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

The Electrical Engineer is published quarterly by the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), with editorial and business offices at #41 Monte de Piedad St., Cubao Quezon City, Philippines. Tel Nos. (632) 722-7383, 727-3552, 4125772, 414-5626, Fax Nos. (632) 727-3545 & 410-1899. Website: www.iiee.org.ph, E-mail: iiee@iiee.org.ph.

The present circulation of the magazine is 28,000 copies per issue to members and industry stakeholders.

Editorial Board Chairman: Editorial-in-Chief: Associate Editor: Technical Consultant: Administrative Officer:

Jules S. Alcantara Nicolas C. Balderrama Ernesto M. Cabral Dr. Allan Nerves Ramon P. Ayaton

Editorial Staff Editorial Assistant Technical Assistant Graphic Artist

Jenelyn C. Pajutining Marvin H. Caseda Elwood B. Perez

Advertising and Marketing Account Executive

Joan Q. Delos Santos 727-3552 loc. 101 410-1899

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The National Grid Power Control Center By: Engr. Rafael F. Florentino Proposed Pre-Payment Energy Metering System for Multi-Tenant Offices and Rented Building Establishments By: Engr. Ferdinand Milan Distributed Generation By: Engr. Jules S. Alcantara

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Views or opinions expressed by the authors of letters, articles and research studies published in the The Electrical Engineer Magazine DO NOT necessarily reflect the views of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE). The IIEE trusts the integrity of these authors. The IIEE exercises due review diligence but it is possible that the contents of the articles contributed may not be verified due to time constraints. Articles or visual materials may not be reproduced without written consent from IIEE. The IIEE reserves the right to accept or refuse submitted materials for publication. Articles, reactions and feedback from readers may be sent through e-mail at technical@iiee. org.ph

From the Office of

ENGR. JULES S. ALCANTARA, PEE, ASEAN ENGINEER Vice President for Technical Affairs Chairman, Editorial Board

TO OUR READERS Greetings!

The Editorial Board welcomes our readers to the 3rd quarter issue for 2010 of The Electrical Engineer.

We wish to extend our appreciation to all the Regional Governors, Chapter Officers, members and National officers for their dedication and commitment in supporting the activities of the Institute and for further formulating such activities that promotes professional growth of our fellow electrical practitioners.

The third issue features different activities conducted by the Regions and Chapters for the period. These activities includes the Bicol Regional Conference hosted by the Camarines Norte Chapter and Western Visayas Regional Conference hosted by the Capiz Chapter.

For this quarter, the Editorial Board features the technical papers on Proposed Prepayment EnergyMetering System for Multi-Tenant Offices and Rented Building Establishment, National Grid Control System

by Meralco and on Distributed Generation. The IIEE Council of Student Chapters further provided their reports during their activities for the quarter.

We continue to encourage the members and students to actively participate in the preparation for research papers and supporting the plans and programs of the Institute.

Thank you and God bless!

CALENDAR OF 2010 major ACTIVITIES

Southern Mindanao Regional Conference February 25-27, 2010 Southern Luzon Regional Conference March 18-20, 2010 Central Luzon Regional Conference April 28-30, 2010 National Mid-Year Convention and General Membership Meeting May 27-29, 2010 Northern Mindanao Regional Conference June 24-26, 2010 Bicol Regional Conference July 22-24, 2010 Western Visayas Regional Conference August 27-29, 2010 Eastern/Central Mindanao Regional Conference October 7-9, 2010 35th Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 2010 November 24-27, 2010

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Third Quarter 2010 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra, PEE The Institute is now heading towards the 4th Quarter guided by its 2010 theme, “IIEE Leading in Green Energy Solutions to Climate Change”. Because of the accomplishments of its different committees and working officers and members, the 3rd quarter was an eventful time in the Institute.

I. The IIEE 35th Founding Anniversary The Institute celebrated its 35th year of service to the electrical industry last September 15, 2010 at the IIEE National Office. The celebration started with a mass officiated by Father Glenn Gomez and a simple program participated in by the Institute's National Officers, Council of Former Presidents, Committee Officers and the IIEE Ladies Auxiliary.

Part of the Anniversary Program was the community outreach by the IIEE Ladies Auxiliary with the Sisters of Mother Theresa in Tayuman.

For the succeeding years, all the regions are encouraged to conduct a simultaneous anniversary celebration, through a thanksgiving mass in their respective chapters. This will show unity among the different regions of the Institute in the celebration of its founding anniversary.

II. Regional Conferences The 11th Bicol Regional Conference was successfully hosted by the Camarines Norte Chapter on July 2224, 2010 at Villa Mila Garden Resort and Convention Center, Daet Camarines Norte. More than one hundred fifty electrical practitioners and two hundred sixty nine student members participated in the event.

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The IIEE Capiz Chapter hosted the 13th Western Visayas Regional Conference on August 26-28, 2010 at the Lakehouse, San Antonio Resort, Baybay, Roxas City. More than one hundred fifty members coming from the different chapters gathered in the event.

III. Chapter Activities I wish to congratulate all the Chapter Officers and Regional Governors for the different activities conducted during the third quarter. These activities are also featured in this issue. The Institute continues to encourage all the regional governors and chapter officers to continue conducting activities in relation to the Institute's thrust for this year.

IV. NCR Conference The Institute, through the NCR Affairs Bureau, held its 2010 1st NCR General Membership Meeting and Technical Seminars last July 20, 2010 at the Meralco Mini Theater, Lopez Building, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City. The event gathered almost one hundred electrical practitioners coming from the different private companies and government institutions in the NCR such as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, City and Municipal Electrical Engineers

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and Electricians, MERALCO Association of Cadet Engineers, Society of Philippine Electrotechnical Constructors and Suppliers, Inc. , National Power Corporation, Philippine Electricity Market Corporation and others.

V. Board of Electrical Engineering The Board of Electrical Engineering Professional Regulation Commission in coordination with the Institute conducted the Oathtaking Ceremonies of Successful Examinees of the May 2010 Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination on July 10, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

The 2nd Licensure Examination for Electrical Engineers was held last September 11-12, 2010.

Five examinees for Professional Electrical Engineer, 913 for Registered Electrical Engineer and 529 for Registered Master Electrician passed the examination.

VI. Student Affairs The Council of Student Chapters (CSC) and Regional Council of Student Chapters (RCSC), simultaneously conducted the 6th Regional Student Conference (RSCON), 24th Regional Quiz Show and 10th Regional Math Wizard last September 2426, 2010.

VII. IIEE Advocacy Group The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc, (IIEE), through the IIEE Advocacy Group held an Electric Power Industry Stakeholders' Forum last September 3, 2010 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City.

VIII. Forum on the Amendments to RA 7920 The Council of Former Presidents (CFP) hosted a Forum on the Amendments to RA7920 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) which was held last 31st of July 2010 at the IIEE National office.

IIEE Incumbent officers, CFP members, Board of Electrical Engineering (BEE), Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee (LELAC), IIEE Legal Counsel and the Academe attended the Forum.

IX. External Linkages The Institute, represented by the National President, attended the following meetings and activities: • With the Philippine Green Building Initiative at UAP on July 17 • Signing of simplified MOA with PSME • Attended the China Machinery Exhibit • PGBI Workshop on September 24 at the UAP Headquarters.

• Induction of chapter officers of Bataan Chapter on September 18 VIII. Proxy Votes The Institute continuous to appeal to the general membership to support the ratification of the Institute's Amended By-Laws. The members may authorize any of the National Officers, respective regional governor or chapter president to vote in their behalf by filling out the attached proxy form.

As of September 2010, the Institute had received 2000 proxy votes.

IX. Membership Benefits A. Technical Seminars The Professional Training and Development Committee chaired by Engr. Eusebio Gonzales conducted three seminars for the quarter: (1) Electrical Grounding (2) Substation Design and (3) SCADA. B. Membership Renewal In every regional conference, the Institute brings the membership staff to assist the members in their membership renewal in IIEE and PRC and to attend to other membership concerns. With this, the members will no longer need to visit the IIEE National Office in Quezon City to renew their IIEE Membership.

For your individual and chapter concerns or inquiries, you can contact the IIEE National Secretariat by snail mail, fax, telephone or e-mail at : technical@iiee.orgph or administration@iiee.org.ph.

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IIEE NEWS

IIEE LA UNION CHAPTER HOLDS TECHNICAL SEMINARS Engr. Francis R. Calanio, Northen Luzon Regional Governor The IIEE La Union Chapter hosted technical seminars on September 24, 2010 at DMMMSU-Mid La Union Campus, San Fernando City, La Union.

Four (4) technical seminars were discussed: (1) Electrical Safety by Engr. Frumencio “Ming” Tan, Chairman of the IIEE BFP Committee; (2) High Rise Building Design by Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio, 2008 IIEE National President; and (3) TVSS by Engr. Joven Pataueg, IIEE La Union Chapter Immediate Former President; and (4) Technical Session by Engr. Jose R. Arellano, IIEE La Union Chapter Board of Director. The Panasonic, through Ms. Ellen Mondelo also conducted a product presentation.

75 practitioneers and 150 students gathered to participate in the event organized by the officers of La Union Chapter, headed by its Chapter President Engr.

Ronaldo G. Lamaroza.

Participants of IIEE La Union Chapter technical seminars

List of New IIEE Library Books 1. Electrical Equipment Maintenance (NFPA) 2. Stored Equipment Electrical Energy NFPA III 3. Emergency and Standby Power Standard (NFPA) 4. Electrical Inspection Manual 5. Electrical Safety in Workplace 6. Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings 7. Electrical Design (NEC 2008) 8. Electrical Design Instructors Toolkit 9. Lightning Protection Standard (NFPA) 10. Fire Alarm Signaling (NFPA) 11. Electrical Systems for Healthcare Facilities 12. National Electrical Code (2008)

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SOUTHERN CAVITE HOSTS THE 1st IIEE REGION IV ENGINEERING SUMMIT Engr. Florencio D. Berenguel, Southern Tagalog Governor

The 1st IIEE Southern Tagalog Engineering Summit with the theme: “Harnessing Engineering Professions Toward Green Environment” was successfully hosted by Southern Cavite Chapter held at Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City on July 30-31, 2010.

Prior to the event, IIEE-SCC paid a courtesy visit to some engineering schools within Cavite last July 8, 2010. The schools visited were Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite State University, and Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

The summit aims to address professional development among its delegates through the different technical seminars. Topics discussed were (1) Technopreneurship 101; (2) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Primer (LEED); (3) Hazardous Waste Management; (4) Electric Motor Management; (5) Fire Code of the Philippines. (FALAR); (6) Meralco Service Entrance Requirements; (7) Energy Auditing; (8) Open Access Forum; (9) Nuclear Energy; (10) Fundamentals of Optimal Safety Performance; (11) Successful Engineering Management; (12) Renewable Energy; and (13) Direct Drive Motor on Upgrading Conventional Cooling Drive System Part of the Engineering Summit was the Poster Making Contest. The contest was open to all engineering students from the different schools in the region.

Entries of the Poster Making Contest As part of the evaluation process, each participating team was given a chance to explain their respective art work. Judges were PSME Cavite Chapter President Engr.

Almario Senoro, Artist Mrs. Koni Pascual , Gov. Bong Berenguel and SCC Chapter President Lito Guleng. The winners of the Poster Making Contest were as follows: Champion – Lyceum of the Philippines University Team 1; 1st Runner up – Lyceum of the Philippines University Team 2 and 2nd Runner up – Technological University of the Philippines Cavite.

The summit was designed to further develop the camaraderie among the different engineering disciplines in the region through a bowling tournament. The winners of the Bowling Tournament were as follows: Champion- Team composed of Edmundo Frias, Ariel Guevarra, Lindsey Salilig and Analyn Berenguel; First Runner - Team of Robin Batacandolo, June Santos, Jhongie Juance and Trixie; Second runner up- Team of Lito Guleng, Raymar Bawang, Almario Senoro, and Mrs. Salilig.

Officers of Region IV with the IIEE National President Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra

Special awards were given to Ms. Lindsey Salilig and Ms. Analyn Berenguel for the Most Number of Consecutive Strikes. Lito Guleng took the High Game award and the High Series award went to Bong Berenguel.

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IIEE NEWS

SORSOGON CHAPTER CONDUCTS FREE COMPUTER SEMINARS FOR ITS IIEE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS Engr. Domiciano S. Dela Rosa, Jr. , Sorsogon Chapter President With its commitment to enhance the technical skills and talents of its members, the IIEE Sorsogon Chapter successfully conducted a four-day “free computer seminar� last September 04-05 and 11-12, 2009 at Sorsogon Electric Company 2 (SORECO 2) Mess Hall in Brgy. Buhatan, Sorsogon City.

The seminar was composed of four modules: 1. (MODULE 1) Familiarization and Basic Computer; 2. (MODULE 2) Computer Hardware Set-up; 3. (MODULE 3) Computer Softwares (Bios, OS and Applications) Set-up, and; 4. (MODULE 4) Basic Computer Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance.

This activity was made possible by the IIEE Sorsogon Chapter Officers, headed by Engr. Dominic S. Dela Rosa (Chapter President) & Engr. Rannie L. Forcadela (Chapter VP-Internal Affairs), who also served as the Lecturers and Instructors of this seminar. Ms. Clemen G. Licup (Chapter Secretary) and Engr. Leah E. Funtanares (Chapter Treasurer) coordinated and managed the seminar venue, including the multi-media equipment and sound system needed in this activity.

The IIEE Sorsogon Chapter also would like to thank Atty.

Percival G. Alvarez, OIC-General Manager of SORECO 2, for lending/providing their facilities for free including the multimedia equipment and sound system. Also, we thank

The Organizers (L-R): Engr. Aman D. Lanuza, Engr. Dwight B. Duran, Engr. Dominic S. Dela Rosa, Ms. Clemen G. Licup, Engr. Leah E. Funtanares and Mr. Mario A. Deuna Engr. Aman D. Lanuza of Sorsogon City Engineering Office, Engr. Dwight B. Duran of BacMan Geothermal, Incorporated (BGI), and Mr. Mario A. Deuna (Chapter BOD), provided free lunches, snacks and transportation.

This seminar aims to provide the IIEE Sorsogon Chapter members additional technical know-how in computers, not only on the aspect of its operation, but also in carrying out appropriate preventive and corrective maintenance of its softwares & hardware.

AN INVITATION THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAGAZINE invites all the Regional Governors, Chapter Officers, Students and Members to submit their contributions for publication. We will highlight significant programs in pursuit of the interest of the Institute and its community.

You may send your contributed materials, comments and suggestions through e-mail: technical@iiee.org.ph at least 30 days before the end of the every quarter and coordinate with Engr. Ramon Ayaton or Publications Committee members.

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IIEE NEWS

IIEE ANTIQUE CHAPTER CONDUCTS TECHNICAL SEMINAR AND PARTICIPATES IN BLOOD LETTING PROGRAM OF THE PNRC By: Engr. Midelo D. Ocampo, Western Visayas Governor The IIEE Antique Chapter conducted a blood letting activity last July 31, 2010 held at PNRC Building San Jose Antique. With the theme “ SAGIP BUHAY PROJECT “, the said activity was done with the help of our Governor Exequiel Javier , Mayor Rony Molina and SB Joruel Galindo. who donated funds we use to buy food and vitamins for the brave blood donors as our way of saying thank you.

The Officers and Board of Directors of the IIEE Antique Chapter, headed by their President Engr. Niel P. De Guzman, unanimously agreed and participated in the said activity as they have collected 6,000 cc of donated blood. The PNRC Antique thru their Administrator Ester L. Buenaventura gave the IIEE Antique Chapter a Certificate of Appreciation as to show their gratitude for the project.

The IIEE Antique Chapter during the blood letting program in PNRC Building San Jose Antique

The electrical engineering students of UA is taking part in the actual rewiring of the motor control after it was dismantled previously by Engr. Cancan The IIEE Antique Chapter conducted an actual motor rewinding and lecture on basic motor operation and control, participated by the Electrical Engineering students of University of Antique, headed by their Adviser Engr. Esmenos.The technical training was held in Atabay San Jose Antique on September 27, 2010 and conducted by our own Gabriel H. Cancan III as it was witnessed by their president Engr. Niel P. De Guzman.

The training was a success and although time was too short they were able to convey the understanding of interpreting schematic diagrams in motor control. This will be the start of a series of lectures and trainings that the IIEE Antique Chapter planned to give to the Electrical Engineering students of University of Antique.

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IIEE CEBU CHAPTER HOLDS TECHNICAL SEMINAR By: Engr. Nelson M. Rosales, Central/Eastern Visayas Governor

The IIEE Cebu Chapter conducted a technical seminar on Practical Discussion/Calculation on Electrical Power Cable Low and Medium Voltage Types up to 69kV last August 21, 2010 at Cebu Business Hotel.

Eighty three members gathered to participate in the event organized by the officers of Cebu Chapter, headed by its Chapter President Engr.

Rodel Vicente.

Members of Cebu Chapter particiapted in the technical seminar

IIEE-SOCSARGEN CHAPTER PERFORMS CIVIC ACTION IN GK-ORLANDO VILLAGE By: Engr. Antonio Naval, Socsargen Chapter President

The IIEE–SOCSARGEN Chapter, in cooperation with the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative II (SOCOTECO II) and in coordination with Couples for CHRIST (CFC Global), performed a civic consciousness activity by undertaking a basic house electrification project for the indigent community in the GK–Orlando Village in Barangay Katangawan, Gen. Santos City, whereby ten (10) were the beneficiary households in the community.

The Officers and Members of the IIEE-SOCSARGEN Chapter and the Family Heads of the households that benefited from the house electrification assistance project, which was jointly undertaken by IIEE-SOCSARGEN and SOCOTECO II Electric Cooperative, in coordination with Couples for Christ.

Some of the houses in the GK-Orlando Village that have been installed with the basic household electrical system, courtesy of IIEESOCSARGEN and SOCOTECO II.

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IIEE CAMARINES NORTE CHAPTER HOSTS 11TH IIEE BICOL REGIONAL CONVENTION By: Engr. Armin Jesus R. Nagera, Region V Governor More than one hundred forty members and two hundred sixty nine student members coming from the different chapters of the region participated in the 11th IIEE Bicol Regional Conference held on July 22-24, 2010 at the Villa Mila Garden Resort and Conference Center, Daet Camarines Norte hosted by the Camarines Norte Chapter.

Different activities were conducted before the formal opening of the conference. Among of these events were motorcade, skills olympics, tree planting and Palarong Panlahi.

In behalf of Hon. Mayor Tito S. Siron, Mayor of Daet, Camarines Norte, SANTIAGO M. MELLA JR, his Municipal Administrator, served as the Guest and Keynote Speaker during the formal opening of the convention. He extended his congratulations to the chapter for hosting such a valuable event that promotes professional development among members.

Several topics were discussed during the technical sessions; (1) CPE Implementing Rules, (2) Substation Design; (3) Short Circuit Calculation; (4) Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Lighting System Design; (5) Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management; (6) Effects of Poor Power Quality on the Operation and Performance of Electric Motor; (7) Biogas Diversity Sytem; and (8) Renewable Energy for Electricity Generation.

The Chapter Presidents’ Meeting was part of the event Part of the two day event were different technical product presentations from the different notable companies such as Hytech Power, Inc., CANORECO and Access Frontier Technologies.

The conference also hosted the Chapter Presidents meeting where chapter representatives from the region discussed matters regarding member benefits, and the Institute's internal operation and external linkages.

Also, the 7th Regular Board Meeting was held in the CANORECO office.

The closing ceremonies capped the two day conference. Engr. Lorenzo Canlas, Jr., 1999 Camarines Norte Chapter President and the General Manager of CANORECO served as keynote speaker of the event. Engr. Armin Jesus Nagera, Bicol Regional Governor extended his warmest appreciation to all the exhibitors, guests, delegates, officers and the working committee of 11th Bicol Regional Conference who made the event a success.

The IIEE National Officers with Engr.

Armin Jesus Nagera, Bicol Region Governor during the Opening Ceremonies of Exhibits

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IIEE CAPIZ CHAPTER CONDUCTS 13TH IIEE WESTERN VISAYAS REGIONALCONFERENCE The IIEE Capiz Chapter successfully conducted the 13th Western Visayas Regional Conference, with the Institute's 2010 theme, “IIEE Leading in Green Energy Solutions to Climate Change� on August 26-28, 2010 at the Lakehouse, San Antonio Resort, Baybay, Roxas City.

The conference hosted the Chapter Presidents meeting that discussed the concerns of chapter representatives. The meeting also created an avenue for hearing the suggestions of the Chapter Presidents on how to improve the internal operations of the Institute.

More than one hundred fifty members coming from the different chapters gathered to widen their technical skills and further strengthen the camaraderie among the chapters of the region.

Engr. Midelo D. Ocampo, Region Vl Regional Governor expressed his appreciation to all the exhibitors, guests, delegates, officers who traveled and supported the event during the closing ceremonies. He also commended the working committee of 13th Regional Conference for making the event a success.

The first day of the event witnessed the motorcade from San Antonio Resort to Downtown Roxas City main road. Also, the bowling and firing tournament were held with an aim of developing the camaraderie among the members in the region.

Hon. Ronnie T. Dadivas, Vice Mayor of Roxas City commended the Capiz Chapter for its dedication in holding an event that promotes professional development among the electrical practitioners in the region. He also welcomed all the visitors coming from the other chapters and regions to the Seafood Capital of the Philippines.

With its objective of providing quality services to fellow practitioners, the Capiz Chapter came up with the line-up of technical sessions and product presentations. Topics discussed during the technical sessions included: (1) High Rise Building Electrical Design; (2) Electrical Grounding and Bonding; (3) Meeting the Interrupting Requirement of the Philippine Electrical Code; (4) Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management (DENR-EMB); (5) Solar House; (6) Nuclear Energy; (7) Introduction to Sustainable Energy Management; (8) Renewable Energy for Electricity Generation; (9) How to Become a PEE; and (10) Substation Maintenance.

Notable companies who participated in technical product presentations were; (1)Asiaphil; (2) Pazific Power; (3) American Wires and Cables; (4) Grid North; (5) Firefly; (6) Hydrauking; and (7) PPI.

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Successful PEE, REE and RME Examinees take Oath of Profession Three examinees for (3) Professional Electrical Engineer, 457 out of 1,611 for Registered Electrical Engineer and 539 out of 1,408 for Registered Master Electrician who passed the Electrical Engineer Licensure Examinations took their Oath of Profession before the Board on July 10, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

No. 2010-547 series of 2010 were the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology with 21 out of 21 total number of examinees (100% passed) and the University of the Philippines – Los Baños with 20 out 20 total number of examinees (100% passed)

The Oathtaking ceremony were conducted by the Board of Electrical Engineering Professional Regulation Commission, chaired by Hon. Fortunato C. Leynes, and with members Hon. Jaime V. Mendoza and Hon. Francis V. Mapile. The event was made in coordination with the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE).

The May 2010 licensure examinations was given by the members of the Board of Electrical Engineering in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi. Three (3) days after the last day of examination, the result was released.

The top performing schools in the May 2010 REE Licensure Examination as per Commission Resolution

The 2010 EE Board Passers

COUNCIL OF FORMER PRESIDENTS HOLDS FORUM THE AMENDMENTS TO RA 7920 The Council of Former Presidents (CFP) hosted a Forum on the Amendments to RA7920 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) which was held last 31st of July 2010 at the IIEE National office.

IIEE Incumbent officers, CFP members, Board of Electrical Engineering (BEE), Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee (LELAC), IIEE Legal Counsel and the Academe attended the Forum.

The CFP, under the Chairmanship of Engr. Antonio S. Herrera, Jr. initiated the forum to solicit and discuss ideas, comments, suggestions and opinions of the concerned participants on the possible amendments to make it more responsive to the present needs of the electrical practitioners; as well as the industry and society, as a whole.

Engr. Emil G. Marabulas, Chairman of the IIEE Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee (LELAC) was tasked

by the IIEE – Board of Governors to collate proposed amendments to the RA7920 and its IRR from various chapters of IIEE. During the Forum, he presented the raw data collected by his Committee. Different opinions, suggestions and reactions were heard from the participants.

The Board of Electrical Engineering (BEE) Chairman, Fortunato C. Leynes suggested to Engr. Marabulas to present the proposed amendments gathered by the LELAC in matrix form to the PRC thru the BEE. The Chairman also said that he will communicate with Atty.

Carlos Almelor, Secretary for the Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) to seek advice pertaining to the RA7920 amendments. Further, Chairman Leynes suggested that the proposed amendments to RA7920 and its IRR be published in the Electrical Engineer Magazine so that IIEE members will be duly informed and their possible reactions may also be obtained.

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IIEE NEWS

NCR Affairs Bureau holds 2010 1st NCR General Membership Meeting and Technical Seminars The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), held its 2010 1st NCR General Membership Meeting and Technical Seminars last July 20, 2010 at the Meralco Mini Theater, Lopez Building, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City, with the 2010 theme, “IIEE Leading in Green Energy Solutions to Climate Change”.

This one-day gathering was aimed at supporting the professional growth of the electrical practitioners coming from the National Capital Region, to campaign the ratification of the Institute's proposed amended by-laws through proxy voting and to establish the NCR as a super region of strong and active members by encouraging the participation of IIEE members in the National Capital Region.

The event gathered almost one hundred electrical practitioners coming from the different private companies and government institutions in the NCR such as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, City and Municipal Electrical Engineers and Electricians, MERALCO Association of Cadette Engineers, Society of Philippine Electrotechnical Constructors and Suppliers, Inc. , National Power Corporation, Philippine Eletricity Market Corporation and more.

Engr. Armando R. Diaz. Vice President for Internal Affairs welcomed all the delegates in his message. He first provided updates regarding the membership database, IIEE Foundation, CFL Testing Laboratory and other internal related activities of the Institute.

who supported the programs were Montrio Electrical Inc., PAMAV Training Institute, Germaced- Ten Corporation, Cabalce Electrical Contractors and Asiaphil Group of Co. Engr. Ramon Z. Gatchalian Jr. presided over the 2010 1st NCR General Membership Meeting. He discussed the aims and objectives of the NCR Affairs Bureau in holding such event. He also presented the organizational structure of the bureau and campaign for the ratification of the Institute's proposed amendments to its by-laws through proxy voting.

In his closing remarks, Engr. Gatchalian encouraged the participants to continue supporting the activities of the Institute. He further acknowledged all the sponsors, guests, visitors and delegates who made the event a success.

Several raffle prizes were given away by the PAMAV Training Institute and Technology, Schneider Electric and Germaced-Ten Corporation, The event was held in cooperation with the Meralco Association of Cadet Engineers (MACE) and organized by the IIEE NCR Affairs Bureau headed by Engr.Ramon Z. Gatchalian, Jr., NCR Affairs Bureau Director.

Two technical seminars were conducted to further develop and upgrade the technical skills and knowledge of the members. In response to the number 10 agenda of the National President, Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra, that is, to encourage Registered Electrical Engineers to become a Professional Electrical Engineers, Hon. Fortunato C. Leynes, Board of Electrical Engineering Chairman, discussed the topic “How to Become A Professional Electrical Engineer”. Parallel to the Institute's advocacy on promoting green energy solutions to climate change, Engr. Virgilio S. Luzares presented the topic “Solar House”.

Notable companies participated in the technical product presentations, (1) RPV Electro Technology Philippines, Corp. and (2) Schneider Electric. Other notable companies

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IIEE Advocacy Group hosts “Powering Up for Open Access�

An Assessment of Retail Competition & Open Access Readiness of Electric Power Industry Stakeholders The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc, (IIEE), through the IIEE Advocacy Group held an Electric Power Industry Stakeholders' Forum last September 3, 2010 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City.

The event had the following objectives; (1) To draw out from the participating stakeholder their pending concerns and assess their readiness for retail competition and open access; and (2) To provide guidance to the implementing government agencies in formulating appropriate/ remaining rules to ensure a successful implementation of retail competition and open access.

Notable speakers coming from the different sectors were Mr. Eduardo Fernandez, Department of Energy Officer-InCharge Division Chief, Atty. Debora T. Layugan, Energy Regulatory Commission-Market Operations Service, Mr. Mario R. Pangilinan, Vice President Corporate Planning and Communications Philippine Electricity Market Corporation, Ms. Ma. Cynthia Y. Manrique, National Grid Corporation Deputy Head, Revenue and Regulatory Affairs, Atty. Ranulfo Ocampo, PEPOA President, Mr. Raymond Carl Roseus, RESA President, Mr. Ernesto B. Pantangco, PIPPA President, and Engr. Noel Pabilona, Manager, On Semicon.

Engr. Edward L. Mendoza, IIEE Advocacy Group and President of EnergyOPT Inc. served as the Moderator of the Open Forum while Engr. Florigo Varona as the rapporteur. The event was hosted by the IIEE Advocacy Group and was sponsored by MERALCO, PIPPA, NGCP, HEAP and INDRA with the support from the government sector through the Department of Energy, Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, and Energy Regulatory Commission.

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IIEE COUNCIL OF STUDENT CHAPTERS (CSC) CONDUCTS 6th REGIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE By: Gay Lord R. Antolin

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. Council of Student Chapters (IIEE – CSC), held its annual Regional Students Conference with participants from all the nine (9) regions of the IIEE. The 6th Regional Student Conference had the theme “IIEE Leading in green solutions to climate change”, with calls for both practicing and future Electrical Engineers to innovate and find solutions to the biggest problem the society is facing. Global warming is a reminder to all of us, in the industry and in the academe to limit if not totally eradicate carbon emissions from energy generation and utilization. We all know that in our field we make use the resources of Mother Nature for our power production. With our young minds, we can make changes, not only for us but for the next generation.

The 6th Regional Student Conference was held simultaneously from September 23 to 25, 2010 in all parts of the Philippines. For this year’s conference we had nine (9) host schools who catered to all the delegates of the conference, namely: University of Saint Louis (Region 1); Bataan Heroes Memorial College (Region 2); Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila (for the first day) & Meralco Mini Theater (for the second day)(Region 3); Colegio De San Juan De Letran – Calamba (Region 4); Camarines Norte State College (Region 5); Central Philippine University (Region 6); Cebu Institute of Technology University (Region 7); Central Mindanao University (Region 8); and Ateneo De Davao University (for Region 9). The conference started simultaneously last September 23 with the opening of conference and the 6th Regional Student Congress, at the nine (9) regions. During the student’s congress, a new set of officers of the Regional Council of Student Chapters (RCSC) were elected. The newly elected RCSC will serve their regions for the academic year 2010 – 2011. During this same day we also invited resource speakers for our technical seminars, to help students understand what the electrical engineering has to offer. The seminars were conducted for us to gain practical knowledge that the university may not offer.

September 24, 2010 was the most awaited day for all the delegates. The 10th Regional EE Math Wizard and the 24th Regional Quiz Show was participated by 43 schools from the entire Philippines. First held was the 10th Regional EE Math Wizard. This serves as

an elimination round for the National Math Wizard to be held this coming November. The teams who will advance to the National Math.

Wizard are from: Saint Louis University and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (for Region 1); Bulacan State University, Holy Angel University and Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (for Region 2); Adamson University, Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila and Technological Institute of the Philippines – Quezon City (for Region 3); University of Batangas, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas and Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Lopez ( for Region 4); Sorsogon State College and Bicol University (for Region 5); Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (for Region 6); Cebu Institute of Technology University (for Region 7); Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology and Mindanao University of Science and Technology (for Region 8); University of Mindanao and Mindanao State University – General Santos City (for Region 9).

The qualifiers for the National Quiz Show which will be held at SMX convention center are: Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University and University of Saint Louis (for Region 1); Bataan Peninsula State University, Bulacan State University and Pangasinan State University (for Region 2); Technological Institute of the Philippines –Manila, Technological University of the Philippines – Manila; Mapua Institute of Technology and Rizal Technological University (for region 3); University of Batangas, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna State Polytechnic University and Marinduque State College (for Region 4); Bicol University, Sorsogon State College and Camarines Norte State College (for Region 5); Central Philippine University (for Region 6); Cebu Institute of Technology University (for Region 7); Mindanao University of Science and Technology, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Central Mindanao University (for Region 8); Mindanao State University – General Santos City and University of Southeastern Philippines – Obrero (for Region 9).

The fellowship night was held in the evening of September 24. It served as the get together celebration for all the delegates. In this event, delegates are welcome to showcase their hidden talents, to promote

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IIEE NEWS networking of friends, and to mingle with other school from the regions. Every region had its own way to celebrate the night. For some it is a feast of music and fun and for others a show case of their culture. In this event we can witness the rapport of the electrical engineering practioners and electrical engineering studentry.

Lastly, September 25 was the day for the awarding ceremony and the EElympics wherein schools from the different regions gathered for the different sports events and team building activities. This event embodies the IIEE – CSC mission, to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship. During the awarding ceremony, winners of the RMW and RQS are awarded of trophies and medals. We congratulate all the winners and hope to see you all at the National Math Wizard and National Quiz Show.

RCSC Officers of Region VI

RCSC Officers of Region VIII RCSC Officers of Region II with the CSC representative

Part of the RSCon was the Sports tournament by RCSC Region 4

RCSC Officers of Region IX with Engr. Crisanto Sotelo, Southern Mindanao Regional Governors

"Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so."

--Charles De Gaulle

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IIEE CELEBRATES 35th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY The Institute celebrated its 35th Founding Anniversary last September 15, 2010 at the IIEE National Office.

It was graced by the presence of IIEE National Officers, Regional Governors, Commiittee Chairmen and Members and Former Presidents, together with the Ladies Auxiliary.

The celebration started with a thanksgiving mass celebrated by Father Glenn Gomez and a simple program participated in by the Institute’s Council of Former Presidents, Committee Officers and the IIEE Ladies Auxiliary.

Engr. Armando R., Diaz, Incumbent Vice President for Internal Affairs welcomed and acknowledged all the visitors and guests. Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra, Incumbent National President expressed his appreciation to all the officers who worked hard for the betterment of the Institute.

Engr. Fe Barrientos giving her inspirational message

Engr. Roger M. Avenido, 1986 IIEE National President Engr. Antonio S. Herrera, 1999 IIEE National President and Engr. Fe Barrientos, 2001 IIEE National President shared their experiences with the Institute and gave their inspirational messages to encourage the officers to continue serving the Institute with dedication and commitment.

The IIEE Officers with Father Glenn Gomez during the blessing of the new IIEE CFL Testing Laboratory at the 4th floor of the IIEE Building

The mass was celebrated by Father Glenn Gomez, assisted by Engr. Ramon Ayaton, IIEE Secretariat OIC Engr. Jules S. Alcantara, IIEE VP-Technical Affairs made the closing remarks.

The anniversary celebration also witnessed the blessing of the newly established IIEE Foundation CFL Testing Laboratory at the 4th floor of the IIEE National Office in Cubao, Quezon City Part of the Anniversary Program was the community outreach by the IIEE Ladies Auxiliary with the Sisters of Mother Theresa in Tayuman.

The mass was followed by a simple dinner and fellowship

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NEA leads rehab of Southern Coop September 15, 2010

The people of Tawi-Tawi can expect better electricity service in the coming days. The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has deployed a management team to provide assistance to the Tawi-Tawi Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TAWELCO), a debt-ridden and problem-plagued electric distribution utility in Southern Philippines. Since its assumption in April 2009, the Management Team has instituted various programs to address the existing problems such as high systems loss, rampant electricity pilferages and human resource/ institutional instability.

One of the strategic initiatives adopted was the Meter Installation Standardization Program (MISP). The MISP was intended to lessen, if not eliminate the relentless connivance between meter readers and consumers to underread the meters thus, resulting to high system losses. In order to implement the Program, NEA extended a concessional loan amounting to P11.6 M at an interest rate of 4% to replace 5,645 old and defective kilo watt hour meters to more efficient and accurate digital/ electronic ones. Significant reduction on system loss of about 13.71% has been attained since the Program was implemented in April 2009.

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The reduction meant savings of around P1.698 M. Aside from this initiative, TAWELCO has been continuously conducting anti-pilferage campaign wherein some 500 consumers were apprehended and penalized to date. The Team also addressed the problem on erring personnel through strict implementation of its Employees Code of Ethics. Suspensions and terminations were already effected.

“NEA will always be behind these ECs which need assistance. It is our mission to provide a more reliable and efficient electricity service in order to create a better and more comfortable live for the people in the rural areas, like Tawi-Tawi.

Thus, we hope that the reforms that have been introduced and being implemented by our NEA Management Team, headed by Engr. Hector Tabilisima will be sustained by TAWELCO in the future,” said NEA Administrator Edita S. Bueno.

TAWELCO has attained 100% barangay energization in 2009 through on-grid and off-grid electrification schemes. It serves 10,918 consumer connections as of July 31, 2010

TWG to facilitate PSALM’s Optimized Operations www.doe.gov.ph

September 6, 2010 The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) will have a new President, Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr., as he takes his oath of office on September 07, 2010 in Malacanang Palace. The PSALM presidency is currently held in acting capacity by Atty. Luz Caminero.

Ledesma has garnered more than 20 years in the banking industry, the most recent of which is as the Managing Director and Country Head of the Royal Bank of Canada. He finished his undergraduate degree from the University of the Philippines-Diliman with a degree in Economics and took his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the J. J. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at the Northwestern University in Illinois. This is his first posting in government service.

With his appointment, Energy Secretary, Jose Rene Almendras has facilitated the formation of a technical working group (TWG) in reviewing and enhancing existing policies and frameworks in the Department of Energy (DOE) including attached agencies thereat to achieve optimum efficiency in complying with its mandate.

PSALM, created under the restructured Philippine electric power industry (Electric Power Industry Reform Act) in

2001, is tasked to manage, privatize and dispose of all existing generation assets, liabilities, real estate and other disposable resources of National Power Corporation (NPC). In the past few weeks, while figuring in issues relating to the imposition of an additional component in the universal charge and PSALM’s financial standing, the DOE has stated that the team will basically highlight its efficiencies and work towards the improved state of a liberalized power sector.

Lasse Matti A. Holopainen, former DOE Assistant Secretary and Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) President, has accepted the DOE’s invitation to become a member of the proposed TWG. Mr. Holopainen’s expertise will focus on the financial review of PSALM’s operations. Atty. Josefina Patricia M. Asirit of the DOE, on the other hand, will provide legal insight for the TWG. The group will review pressing matters that need to be addressed within the energy family, as well as study the impact of certain movements on the consumers.

One of the goals of the group will be to obtain the possible lowest universal charge that can be passed on to consumers among other things. Other members of the TWG are Engineer Rolando Bacani, who will provide technical assistance, and Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary John Philip “Sonny” Sevilla.

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Meralco reinforces good governance www.meralco.com.ph

September 20, 2010

Meralco further reinforces its practice of good corporate governance, putting a communication policy in place and implementing a period within which officers and executives are restricted from making stock market transactions in the interest of good governance and transparency.

customer service to improve working conditions. It also encourages disclosure of misdeeds or misdemeanors that may be harmful to the company and its reputation.

“It is our duty as employees to uphold the interest of our company, while protecting the rights of our employees,” the President said.

The “BE RIGHT Communication Policy” or B RIGHT COMM” is the campaign slogan adopted by Management to promote Corporate Governance in Meralco. President & CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan said that the “BE Right” tagline “represents the right behavior that should be adopted and exercised by any director, officer or employee of Meralco in dealing with stakeholders.

INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

As a communication vehicle, the B RIGHT Comm aims to promote responsible and free interaction between Management and employees. The President said that the campaign opens the lines of communication “not just for Management to relay directions but also for employees to express their ideas and concerns to Management willingly and openly.” These include inputs to save on costs and improve quality, workplace efficiency and

In another move to further strengthen good corporate governance and transparency, Management enjoined its officers and executives from buying and selling publiclytraded Meralco shares within 15 calendar days before and two trading days after the release of the company’s quarterly and annual financial and operating results.

The President & CEO issued a policy on the matter in a memorandum issued July 16, 2010 to all employees for their guidance.

The President & CEO stressed that this practice, known as the “blackout period,” is consistent with international best practices and covers the company’s officers and executives.

ERC issues COC to CEDC's Cebu-based Unit 2 Coal-fired Power Plant

August 13, 2010

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AHI owns 44%. The construction of the complex started in January 2008 and will be completed in January 2011.

CEDC has an Electric Power Purchase Agreement (EPPA) with the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) for the sale of a contracted capacity of 105 MW with a cooperation period of 25 years starting on its commercial operation.

Also, CEDC has a MOA with the National Grid Corporation The said unit is one of the three applied for by CEDC for of the Philippines (NGCP) for transmission services via an COCs. This Toledo City facility is comprised of three (3) interconnection to the 138 KV NGCP Talavera Substation. units with an aggregate installed capacity of 246 MW. Unit A bypass transmission line, that will interconnect the No. 1 was awarded a COC by the ERC in February 2010 CEDC and Toledo Power to the NGCP Naga Substation, is upon its commissioning and completion of documentary presently undergoing construction which will eventually requirements. Unit No. 2 was commissioned and directly connect CEDC and Toledo Power to the facilities inspected by the ERC in July 2010. Unit 3 is expected to of VECO. The bypass transmission line will also ease be commissioned and connected to the Visayas grid after up power congestion that may occur along the Talavera its completion date targeted in January 2011. transmission line.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved on 2 August 2010 the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance (COC) to Cebu Energy Development Corporation’s (CEDC) 83,700.35 kW Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Coal-fired Thermal Power Unit 2 Plant Facility located at Brgy. Daanlungsod, Toledo City, Province of Cebu.

CEDC is a joint venture between Global Formosa Power Holdings, Inc. (GFPHI) and Abovant Holdings, Inc. (AHI).

Said parties entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to form a joint venture for the purpose of constructing a new Coal-fired Thermal Power Plant complex in Toledo City, Cebu. GFPHI owns 56% of the company while and

“We are elated with this positive development in the power generation sector since it will augment the short power supply in the Visayas.. This development will benefit the electricity consumers in terms of improved standards of living and economic growth,” ERC Chairperson Zenaida G. Cruz-Ducut stated.

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PSALM: No investment with Lehman Brothers September 23 2010

The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation belied the claim of Eastern Samar Representative Ben Evardone that the privatization firm lost PhP100 million in its deal with an international investment company that went bankrupt in 2008.

PSALM clarified that the deal it entered into with Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. (LBFSI) on 18 July 2007 was not an investment but a hedging transaction, specifically a Principal Only Swap (POS), which can be likened to an insurance purchase where PSALM pays an annual expense premium of 2.687% on the notional amount of USD100 million for 19 years. In exchange, PSALM or the government has the right to buy dollars at PhP44.788 in 2028 regardless of the foreign exchange rate at that time. Counterparties for the POS deal were selected based on a comprehensive selection process under the guidance of the Government Policy Procurement Board, the Department of Finance, and the Bureau of the Treasury.

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When Lehman went bankrupt, PSALM invoked the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) agreement, terminated the transaction on 03 November 2008, and replaced it with a new POS with the same terms and conditions. ISDA is a trade organization of participants in the market for over-thecounter derivatives. It is headquartered in New York, and has created a standardized contract (the ISDA Master Agreement) to enter into derivatives transactions.

In addition, PSALM filed for claims in the New York court for approximately USD3.4 million representing the cost of the replacement and other expenses (legal fees, damages, etc) as may be allowed under provisions of the ISDA. Contrary to Rep. Evardone's allegation published in news reports, PSALM did not use the proceeds from the privatization of power assets in the deal, pointing out that until May 2008 it was the National Power Corporation that had paid the required premiums. PSALM made it clear that the hedging transaction was used as an insurance against foreign exchange volatility.

ERC resets commencement of acceptance testing of DUs' electric meters July 27, 2010 The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to start the implementation of the sampling method of acceptance testing of all distribution utilities’ (DUs) electric meters on the first working day of January 2011.

This is embodied in ERC Resolution No. 15, Series of 2010 which effectively resets the original timeline from July 2010. The deferment was in consideration of the fact that most DUs have not secured the Meter Shop accreditation which is a major prerequisite for the implementation of the sampling method of acceptance testing. The ERC, as of 28 June 2010, has already approved a total of fifty-seven (57) applications filed by fifty-seven (57) distribution utilities (DUs) for a Certificate of Authority (CA) to maintain a Meter Shop. The Philippines has one hundred forty (140) DUs composed of 120 rural electric cooperatives and 20 private utilities.

The requirement for every DUs to undertake electric meter testing and calibration is pursuant to ERC Resolution No. 12, Series of 2010 entitled, “A Resolution Adopting the Rules and Procedures for the Test and Maintenance of Electric Meters of Distribution Utilities,” which took effect in July 2009. In the said Rules and Procedures, the DUs providing meter electric service are also required to maintain their individually-owned or group of DU-

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owned Meter Shop, unless specifically exempted by the ERC. The Meter Shop will be responsible for the routine testing, repair, and calibration of electric meters and other auxiliary devices and equipment essential to the metering of electric power and energy. Thus, the DUs need to file their respective applications to maintain a Meter Shop, or if not practicable, an exemption should also be sought from the ERC. DUs granted with accreditation will be issued a Certificate of Authority (CA) to maintain a Meter Shop, which shall be valid for three (3) years and may be renewed upon application. The renewal will depend on the ERC’s assessment on whether the meter shop had been operating satisfactorily and consistently compliant with CA requirements and with the said Rules.

“The ERC promulgated the subject Rules and Procedures to ensure the accuracy of the DUs’ billing meters and protect the interest of the electricity consumers.

Meanwhile, the DUs are also given consideration to comply with the Meter Shop accreditation requirement by providing them ample time to secure the same and by extending the time to start the electric meter testing to early next year,” ERC Chairperson & CEO Zenaida G. Cruz-Ducut concluded.

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The National Grid Power Control Center

by Engr. Rafael F. Florentino Former Chairman of the Board of Electrical Engineering Background The National Power Corporation (NPC) used to be the entity that controls the operations of the entire power grid. It is now separate from the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) which owns all transmission and most sub-transmission lines originally owned by NPC. Most of NPC’s generating plants have also been privatized through the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM). Hence, NPC’s functions have been greatly reduced to owning and operating the remaining unsold power plants, the missionary function of watershed management and the management of the Small Power Utilities Group or SPUG which owns and operates small generating plants in isolated islands and power barges scattered throughout the Philippine islands.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is the private concessionaire of TransCo. It acts as the system operator of the nationwide electrical transmission and sub-transmission system. It ensures and maintains the reliability, adequacy, security, stability and integrity of the nationwide electrical grid.

The Visayas Grid is controlled by the Visayas Regional Control Center at Banilad , Cebu City. This control center coordinates and furnishes technical information or data to the National Grid Power Control Center in Quezon City so as to complete the nation’s power statistics. Coordination between the Luzon and Visayas control centers is imperative especially if there is shortage of power in either the Luzon or Visayas grids.

The Mindanao grid is not yet connected to the Visayas grid, but will be in the near future. It will also need submarine cables from Leyte via the Panaon Island to the northern tip of Surigao in Mindanao. The Mindanao grid has also its own Regional Control Center located in Iligan City. This center likewise furnishes the National Grid Power Control Center with technical data so as to know the entire nation’s power situation.

The Power Control Centers for each grid are all computerized and similar to each other.

The maps of the three grids are shown.

Interconnection of the 3 Grids The Visayas grid is connected to the Luzon grid by a 350 kV D.C. transmission line. There is an A.C. to D.C. converter station at Naga Substation in Camarines Sur which connects to an overhead HVDC line to Sorsogon, Sorsogon. From here, a submarine cable connects the line to Samar. The HVDC line terminates at Ormoc Substation in Leyte where power is converted back from D.C. to A.C. at 230 kV. From Ormoc Substation, the system radiates to 230 kV, 138 kV and 69 kV lines which runs through the islands of Cebu, Negros, Bohol and Panay. The island of Palawan is not served from the Visayas grid. It is served by isolated diesel units which form part of the Small Power Utilities Group or SPUG which is owned by NPC. Other privately owned generating plants also serve the needs of consumers in the service areas of SPUG.

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CPE CORNER

INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 41 Monte de Piedad St., Cubao Quezon City 1111

11 May 2010 ENGR. GREGORIO Y. GUEVARRA National President IIEE 41 Monte de Piedad St., Cubao, Quezon City Dear Engr. Guevarra: Since last year, the PRC has revived the Continuing Professional Education Program through PRC Resolution No. 2008-466. From then on, the CPE Council has continuously disseminated information about the (CPE) requirements for the renewal of PRC license. IIEE for its part, is an accredited provider for Electrical Engineering and all IIEE Chapters are covered with this accreditation.

With this, we are requesting that all IIEE Chapters planning to apply for CPE credit units their program/ seminars/trainings for the year to kindly submit all documents and requirements for application as stated below for CPE programs for accreditation at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of conduct of the event.

1. IIEE-CPE Form No. 2009-07 (IIEE Program Form) 2. CPE Form No. 05-2008 (PRC Program Form) 3. Outline of the (Abstract of Topic/Seminar) 4. Resume of Speaker/ Facilitator/Reactors 5. Program of Activities Please note that any application received by the IIEE CPE Council after the specified time will not be entertained. For further information, please contact Ms. Mary Ann B. Guillen, IIEE-CPE Staff at tel.

(02) 727-3552 loc. 107 or email inquiry at cpe@iiee.org.ph or refer to the www.iiee.org.ph.

Respectfully yours, HIPOLITO A. LEONCIO Chairman IIEE CPE Council

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Proposed Prepayment Energy-Metering System for Multi-Tenant Offices and Rented Building Accommodations By: Engr. Ferdinand D. Milan Abstract This study can be used as a scheme for the adaptation of an alternative sub-metering system intended for all commercial buildings with several tenant offices and rented accommodations using a prepayment energy submeter. This prepayment energy meter provides important benefits to both tenants and building owner (landlord) during regular working office hours. With prepayment meters, the office tenants can easily manage and control their energy usage without expecting any future obligation on energy bills like in conventional energy sub-meters.

The prepayment energy meters cancels paper bills and remove disagreement between tenant and the landlord due to unexpected increase in energy utilization. The prepayment sub-meter to be installed in each office tenant is designed with magnetic strip card with KW-HR denomination value to validate electrical energy to energize the office equipment.

Keyword: prepayment energy system, prepaid sub-meter, prepaid denominations, multi-tenant office; energy-user card Background

Significance

Today, a technology in electric sub-metering like prepayment meters has been developed. These types of meters are prepayment electricity that uses the same concept as prepayment cellular phones and phone cards in which consumer pay in advance of consumption.

Prepayment energy metering system offers a win-win proposition especially to the building owners and office tenants (UtiliSol 2005). The following benefits could provide by prepayment energy metering system:

This research study is intended for all building establishment designed with multi-offices and rented building accommodations through the adaptation of prepayment energy metering system to be used for possible solution to the disagreement between the building owner and the tenants especially when tenant cannot pay their energy bills on time while others leave their accommodation unnoticeably. For the end-users, like students with limited budget without expecting future obligations on electricity bills, and for the office tenants, to effectively manage and control their operating energy consumption. This study can be used also by the government and private sector as a basis to address problem on increasing demand of fossil fuel and fuel cost due to uncontrolled electrical energy utilization.

• It puts control the usage of electricity in the hands of consumer where a customer allows making real-time and informing decisions on their consumption • Cancels billing dispute and mistakes.

• It improves accelerated cash flow, lowers administrative costs, theft avoidance, no meter reading and billing statement is needed.

• Provides cost-effective solution with equitable benefits to both tenants and landlords.

By installing the prepayment meters, the landlord and tenants can manage their own consumption and become more aware of their electricity usage. These prepayment meters are designed where power is credited to the meter by means of use-only-once token. This token is a magnetic strip card that comes in different denominations.

The card is fed into a slot on the front of the meter so that the value of card is credited. Prepayment energy system can help mitigate problems on electrical-energy related carbon emission due to increasing demand on fossil fuel aside from transportation.

Results and Discussion Proposed Prepayment Energy Metering System for Multi-Tenant Offices and Rented Building Establishment Figure 1 illustrates the existing electrical distribution system of STG Building designed with several sub-meters located on meter cabinet at per floor level while Figure 2 exhibits the proposed electrical distribution system design with several prepaid sub-meters. Each prepaid sub-meter is connected with over-current protection at its line side. This design layout is appropriate for all type of building structure designed with rented accommodation like student’s flat which could provide convenience to both tenant and the landlord, and provide effective control and management during the operation of office appliances.

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Figure: 1 – Existing Distribution System Diagram of STG Building with Conventional Sub-Meters

Figure 3 presents the proposed energy submeters for the tenant offices of STG Building Establishment. Each sub-meter is located inside the office area which is accessible to each office tenant in order that the prepayment meter with prepaid energy user card can be accessed and utilized conveniently. Each prepaid sub-meter is protected with over-current protection to avoid extensive damage of internal circuitry. Each prepaid energy meters is connected through the rerouted sub-feeder lines toward the panel board. These prepaid sub-meters are then connected and supplied by main feeder system of the STG Building to individual panel board.

If a prepaid sub-meter is fully exhausted, no power therefore is transmitted to the tenant’s electrical panel. It may resume only when the KW-HR denomination through energy user card is reloaded once again.

Prepaid KW-HR Denomination Figure 4 below demonstrate how a prepayment energy system can be used by each tenant of STG Building using a magnetic strip card to be validated in a prepaid sub-meter. The strip card is used to validate the “KW-HR prepaid card” through the loading machine to be provided by the landlord. Each tenant office will have an allotted equivalent prepaid denomination depending on operating energy. Table 1 presents the different electrical load appliances typically used by the tenant offices of STG Building while Table 2 reflects the daily average energy usage by the tenants. The energy usage is evaluated based on the quantity of equipment and its power rating in a given period of time based on regular working hours per day and it is evaluated using the equation hence, Total Energy Usage (TEU) = No. of Units x Power Rating x (1/1000) x Average Working Hours, Kw-hr.

Figure:2 –

Concept Diagram for the Proposed Prepayment Energy SubMetering System

Figure: 3 – Proposed Prepayment Energy Sub-Meters for Commercial Establishment Designed with Multi-Tenant Offices and Rented Accommodation

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Source: RPV Electrical September 2007 Figure: 4 – A magnetic card strip is inserted on the prepaid meter to energize the office appliances Table:1 – Typical Electrical Load Appliances of Tenant Offices

Table: 2 – Energy Cost Data Summary of Tenant’s Office

The load operates intermittently and it depends on how much power is drawn by office appliances from the sub-feeder line. To determine the equivalent prepaid denominations to be purchased by each tenant from the landlord, the energy usages and average operating costs relative to the rate cost of energy2 of each tenant were evaluated based on Table 1. The average energy usage per day of Travel Agency Company is calculated at 20.32Kwhrs while the Law firm and Engineering firm’s office are 38.52Kw-hrs and 7.62Kw-hrs per day. The Law Firm’s office has an EEC per day of around and Php7,507.50 for 24-day office work while the Travel Agency Firm has an average EEC per day of around Php152.40 and equivalent monthly energy cost of Php3, 962.24 in 24 days while the average energy equivalent cost (AEEC) per day of Engineering Firm’s office is Php57.1 or Php1,485.90 in

24-working days. These energy costs were correlated with the average energy usage (AEU) to exhibit the prepaid denominations. Based on historical energy usage data, each tenant can estimate prepaid denominations. (i.e. 5Kw-hr has an estimated denomination of PhP37.50 or 100Kw-hr for Php630.50) 2 Based on Local Power Distributors Commercial Rate Basis @ P7.50 per KW-HR (Ave. Rate) Conclusion Prepayment system of electricity through prepaid submeters with energy user card provides advantages and economic benefits to the building owners, tenants, and even to the local power distributors where effective control and management of energy consumption is

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critical. The proposed layout could be adapted for all offices of STG Building without paper bills required and eliminates disagreement between tenant and landlord due to unexpected increase in energy consumption.

Recommendation  For all commercial office building designed with individual sub-meters locates and place the prepayment sub-meter inside each tenant office.  For the landlord, verify regularly the average rate structure cost of energy from the local power distributor.  Install a circuit breaker between the existing subfeeder line and the line side of prepayment sub-meter for additional protection due to possible short-circuits or overloading of sub-meter.  For the landlord, provide necessary monitoring chart reflecting the prepaid KW-HR denominations matrix.  For building owner (landlord), locate the KW-HR user’s card validation machine at ground floor level where it is accessible to each tenant.  For possible lost of user’s card, the landlord to provide extra magnetic strip card for immediately replacement and validation.  Each prepaid sub-meter has KW-HR indicating system that provides early signal when validated denomination is almost exhausted.

 For building establishment designed with several consignments like rented stalls, and other accommodation, assess the type and ratings of load to be controlled and match the rated specifications of the prepaid sub-meter.  Policies and guidelines shall be provided by concern government agency to properly implement and regulate the use of prepayment energy system in commercial establishment deigned with multi-tenant offices and rented accommodations.

References Solid-State Electricity Meters, Holland, 2002 Prepayment Electricity, UtiliSol 2005/2007 Prepayment Energy Meters, UK ,2002 Prepayment Power Metering,2000 Prepayment Meters Scratch Card System,2002 Electric Meters, F D Gordon, 2007 Article on Power Peak Tariffs, Power and Water Corporation, ABN,2005 Article on Prepayment Recommended for Low Income Customers, New Zealand, 2007 Article on Prepaid Meters Supply to Sudan, S. Enslin,2004 Principles of Engineering Instrumentation, D.C. Ramsey, 1996 Prepayment Energy Meter,2007, W. Janda

Engr. Ferdinand D. Milan

E-mail Address: ferdinandmilan@yahoo.com Tel.No. 911-09-64 local 336 /438-06-36/09196685758

The author is a graduate of Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in October 1991 and became a registered electrical engineer last April 1992. He is involved in several related electrical design and installations. He is currently connected to Systems Energizer, Incorporated as Consulting Engineer.

He obtained his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, MSEE (Major in Power) at Technological University of the Philippines, Manila last May, 2002 with the thesis entitled “Programmed-Based Empirical Formula for Transformer K-Factor Rating Through Harmonics Pollution Analysis”. He is currently working in TIP QC teaching professional subjects in electrical engineering program (power system analysis, electric circuit analysis, system design, and safety management).

Currently, he is an Energy Audit Team member for NCR and Vice Chair for IIEE Academic Affairs and an IIEE Life Member. He pursues his doctoral degree in PhD in Technology Management at TUP Manila

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DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

By Engr. Jules S. Alcantara IIEE VP Technical (2010), PEE, ASEAN Engineer, MS Energy Mngt, M. Engg (EE), CESO V Distributed Generation (DG) is generally defined as small scale electric power generation within distribution networks or on the customer side of the network. Other terms used are “embedded generation”, “dispersed generation”, “decentralized generation”, “Distributed Energy Resource (DER)” and “Distributed Resource (DR)”. The terms “cogeneration”, “RE” and “small power production” refer to types of DGs. The Philippine Renewable Energy Act of 2008 defines DG as up to 100 kW. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) defines the rating of DG to be up to 50 MW. The IEEE Standard 1547-2003 covers capacities up to 10,000 KW. There are three types of DGs: (a) solid-state or static invertors (b) induction machines (c) synchronous machines. The inverter type acts as current source while the rotating machines act as voltage source. The former type supplies lower fault current levels than the rotating machines.

There are currently 12 million DG units installed in the US with a total capacity of about 200,000 MW. Many of these units are used as back-up units to provide emergency power during shortages or unavailability of power from the grid.

The purposes and benefits of the DG include the following: 1.

DGs provide active power within the distribution network; 2.

It ensures continuity and availability of power

for critical business processes; 3.

It may result in improvement of system reliability

– A study on the Pennsylvania/New Jersey/

Maryland interconnection (PJM) system by the

Oak Bridge National Laboratory indicated that

capacity expansion with ten small plants showed

a better Loss of Load Probability than an

expansion of a single large plant of the same size; 4.

DGs are highly efficient (overall efficiency

greater than 75% ) and financially attractive

when the DG industrial owner captures the heat

generated from the DG technology for use in

production processes, for hot water domestic

use and other uses.

5.

DGs resolve power quality problems of voltage

sags and disruptions; 6.

The use of alternative/renewable energy

resources for DG enhances environmental

conditions since it may have zero emissions. The

Philippine Renewable Energy Act formally

jumpstarts non-utility-owned small scale

distributed generation technologies of the

renewable type; 7.

New fuel powered and waste-to-energy DG

technologies have low emissions that also

enhances environmental conditions; 8.

New technologies in DG have made it possible

to tailor energy systems to the specific needs of

the consumer; 9.

DGs may provide ancillary services including

voltage support/reactive power and back-up; 10.

Peak power requirements are reduced; 11.

Reduces and offsets investments in generation,

transmission or distribution facilities that would

otherwise be recovered through rates. There are

also savings in T & D losses and Congestion costs; 12. Reduces vulnerability to terrorism and

improvements in infrastructure resilience; 13.

Reduces land-use effects and Right-of Way acquisitions to build new power plants,

electric transmission and distribution lines; 14.

Short construction times compared to central generators; 15.

Inherent system stability due to multiplicity of inputs; 16.

Weather related interruptions are more easily

predicted and of shorter duration.

The IEEE 1547-2003 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems is a standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) meant to provide a set of technical criteria and requirements in the interconnection of distributed generation resources into the power grid in the United States. It facilitates the tapping and use of excess capacity of electricity from alternative sources.

The US Congress in its US Energy Policy Act of 2005 established the IEEE 1547 as the national standard for the DG interconnection. Other applicable standards are the UL and National Electrical Code of the NFPA (USA) while the Philippines has the existing Philippine Electrical Code (IIEE), the Philippine Grid Code and the Philippine Distribution Code. However, technical standards for DG interconnection differ from country to country.

Some of the technical issues to be addressed in the interconnection of DGs to the existing power system are the following: 1.

Voltages outside an acceptable range (IEEE 1547-2003 mandates tripping in 0.16 sec for U<0.5 pu or U>1.2 pu);

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2.

Recloser coordination- Reclosers are designed

to operate correctly with one side as the fault

current source. Introduction of DGs may reverse

the flow resulting in misoperation of the reclosers; 3.

System Grounding – An improper system

grounding could lead to overvoltage to ground

when the substation feeder opens during a SLG

fault and the DG circuit breaker does not trip for

some time; 4.

Power quality – DG should be designed to minimize injection of harmonic disturbance, does

not inject DC current and does not cause

objectionable flickers; 5.

Scheme to de-energize for faults on the

connected system – The DGs may have to use

utility grade protective relays to properly isolate

the DG from the fault.

6.

Short circuit current protection coordination

– downstream DGs reduce the reach of protective

relays since DGs contribute to short circuit

currents. Switchgears may have its interrupting

capacity upgraded due to high available

fault levels. Solutions include Is-Limiters and

higher impedance of transformers and

generators. Coordination studies will be needed.

7.

Tripping for frequency deviations ( IEEE 1547 2003 mandates tripping in 0.16 sec if f>60.5 or

f<57) as a means of improving the stability of

the power system.

8.

Islanding – There is a safety issue when the DG

is providing power to a line that is otherwise

thought to be de-energized. This is an example

of unintentional islanding. The utility and the DG

may opt to provide an intentional islanding scheme.

9.

Unbalanced loading of the three phase system –

Single phase DG units could lead to unbalanced

3 phase distribution system and higher neutral

return currents.

3.

Renewable Energy Interconnection and Storage – Technical Aspects by Ben Kroposki, PE, National

Renewable Energy Laboratory 4.

Distributed Wind Evaluation Methodology by

Thomas E. McDermott, PhD, PE 5.

The Potential Benefits of Distributed Generation

and Rate-related Issues that May Impeded its

Expansion, US Department of Energy, 2007 6.

Quantitative Assessment of Distributed

Generation Resource Benefits, Oak Ridge

National Laboratory (ORNL), 2003 7.

Connecting to the Grid – A guide to Distributed

Generation Interconnecting Issues 8.

DG Interconnection Standards and Technical

Requirements: Congestion and Gaps by Vu Van

Thong, Johan Driesen and Ronnie Belmans, May 2007 9.

The Philippine Renewable Energy Act of 2008

Distributed generation has been the type of generation in the early period of the power utility industry. The power system has evolved into one that is designed for centralized generation. Now, electrical engineers like us are involved in the direction of moving back to a power system with distributed generation.

Sources: 1.

Distributed Generation: a definition by Thomas

Ackermann, Goran Andersson and Lennart

Soder, Electric Power Systems 57 2.

IEEE 1547-2003 Standard for Interconnecting

Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems

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IIEE SNAPSHOTS The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) and the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on September 15, 2010 at the IIEE National Office.

The MOA stipulated the active participation and support of MERALCO to the forthcoming IIEE’s 35th Annual National Convention and 3E Xpo 2010: A Special in Electrical, Electronics and Energy Exposition with the Special Participation of AFEEC/FAPECA Conference.

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) and the Society of Philippines Electrotechnical Constructors and Suppliers, Inc. (SPECS) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on September 3, 2010.

The MOA included the special participation of the Asean Federation of Electrical Engineering ContractorsFederation of Asian and Pacific Electrical Contractors Association Conference 2010 on the IIEE’s 35th Annual National Convention

Participants of the 6th Regional Student Conference hosted by the Camarines Norte Chapter last September 22, 2010.

Occidental Mindoro Chapter headed by its President Engr. Ricky Gonzales hosted the 10th leg of J2U.2 on September 25, 2010 San Jose Occidental Mindoro.

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