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70-rrific PSME

National

Convention is The National
Convention Chairman

Back!!! The Empowered Lady

The long wait is over PSME Members! 70th National Convention from National President

In its Regular National Board Meeting October 16 to 22, 2022 via Hybrid Set-
held on February 12, 2022, the PSME
Know yourup. It will be held at SMX Convention
National Board of Directors, as part of Center, Pasay City, Philippines and
the Platinum (70th) year anniversary of through virtual platform. NBOD
the Society, approved the holding of the
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BE A Cagayan Valley One Spirit! One
PLATINUM Cluster Team! One PSME!
MEMBER Reactivated!
The PSME National Boards - EVP
The PSME Cagayan Valley Cluster Loreto G. Catalan, VP NCR James

hosted the First Cluster Convergence Bernard C. Itao, VP for Training and

Email us at last April 29, 2022 at Meynard’s Education Marren Eric A. De Luna and

[email protected] Resort and Convention Center, IPP Jerry D. Asuncion together with
[email protected]
Pallau Sur, Tuguegarao City, some PSME members recently

Cagayan and via Zoom platfrom conducted a friendly basketball game
from 7am – 5:00 pm. Continue to page which was hosted by PSME Taguig ….

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Message of the President PSME MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

page 3 EDITORIAL BOARD

Thoughts to Ponder Engr. Melanie P. Banayos
President
page 4
Engr. Archelle B. Baculi
Regional News VP – Internal

page 5 - 13 Engr. James Bernard C. Itao
Publication Chairman
Membership Updates
Engr. Nicole Anne S. Sy
page 14 - 16 Engr. Regien Mary T. Abaño

National Convention Updates Engr. Paul James Libron
Engr. Adolfo Castro
page 17- 19
Publication Committee Members
Know your NBODs
Engr. Fraitzner M. Barril
page 20 - 21 Rowena D. Rivera
Associate Editors

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Message of the
National President

Dear PSME Members,

It is with great pride that I am writing this message for the
relaunching of our newsletter. We have been sharing news,
activities and accomplishment of each chapter through all
means accessible to the members. But now we have the official
newsletter where all of those mentioned and more can be found
by our members wherever they may be.

Our world is changing rapidly. The changes whether political,
economic, social or technological demands that we keep up.
Change has never been as constant, as rapid as it is now. We,
as a society, has direct impact on the new landscape being built
for the mechanical engineers. This is also an ideal time for us
to keep on strengthening each other. Please continue all your
endeavors that contributes to the enhancement of the
Mechanical engineers. Let us not just work silently but also
share those good works to others and to the world. Good news
should be shared like a lamp, it should be put where it would
give light to all in the house.

To quote the good book “Nor do people light a lamp and put it
under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the
house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so
that they may see your good works and give glory to your
father who is in heaven” Matthew 4:14-16

Keep the good news coming! Keep PSME’s light burning.

Yours Truly.

ENGR. MELANIE P. BANAYOS
2022 PSME National President

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Thoughts to Ponder

PSME the Home of PSME - SU played a big role on the character development
of the ME students. I must say, “I don’t regret my decision
Filipino Mechanical on shifting course.” #BestDecisionEver.

Engineers Fast forward… I am now a Registered Mechanical Engineer.
And as a professional I am still an active member of PSME.
I remembered the time when I decided to shift from Civil PSME continues to guide and help me either professionally
Engineering to Mechanical Engineering. That time I am in or socially. PSME always provide enhancement for my
search of belongingness to a group which I cannot find on profession, motivates and encourage me to be a better
my current course. Until one day a friend of mine introduce mechanical engineer to the society. In return, I actively
me to some mechanical engineering students in our participated on their numerous activities. I even chartered a
university. At first, I found those students to be chapter to continue the legacy of PSME!
“Barumbado” and arrogant maybe because most of the
students enrolled on that course are men. But still, despite of Looking back, PSME made a big contribution in my life.
this notion, mechanical engineering students are still PSME is like a parent that will lead its children to their better
respected and loved compared to other departments. I got future. A brother that will motivate you to improve on your
curious. What do these men have to be treated with high career and never abandon you especially in bad times. And
respect? With the time I spent with these students I learned lastly, PSME is a Home for Filipino Mechanical Engineers.
the answer. As they say, “Don’t judge the book by its cover”.
I learned that despite of their “Barumbado” façade, they are As the society is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, I
loving, caring and even treat you like a family member. wish that PSME will continue its legacy to the member and
They will help with your school projects, defend you against to have more 70 years of excellent service to the profession!
bullies at school, make you laugh when you are feeling
down and they will never leave you hanging in bad times. I am a Mechanical Engineer and I am one with PSME!
Another quality that wowed me is their strong personality; FOREVER!
quitting was never on their vocabulary. On that, I told
myself that “Finally, I found my tribe!” I shifted.

As I became a mechanical engineering student, the answer

to my previous question became clearer and made sense.

There, I first heard about the Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers – Student Unit (PSME-SU) and as a

third-year student we are encouraged to join that

organization. Well, all of my classmates registered, even if
I don’t have any idea what is that organization about, I

registered out of curiosity. And I was also appointed as the
class representative – until my last year I became an officer.

Never did I know that it will change me completely. On that

organization they made me feel that we are one, even they

are higher batch, they made me feel that I have an
“ate”/”kuya” to run to. They made me feel I have a family

even if I am hours away with my true family. PSME also

helped me prepare, like a soldier going to the battle, by

offering technical and leadership seminars and trainings to
ensure that I am geared to face the professional world.
PSME improved my socialization and leadership skills
through various activities like the conduct of sports events

and talent shows. PSME also taught me to be responsible on

the environment and in the community. They exposed me to

community services like tree planting, feeding programs,
“Brigada Eskwela”, gift giving and others.

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NEWS - NCR

1st NCR Quarterly Chapter President’s PSME Parañaque
Meeting Conducted Chapter in MechaniWeb

The Chapter Presidents from NCR The PSME Parañaque Chapter in
conducted their First (1st) Quarterly collaboration with the Mechanical
Chapter Presidents’ Meeting headed by Design and Fabrication conducted a
VP for NCR, Engr. James Bernard C. free tutorial webinar on creating
Itao together with his Deputy VP for YouTube videos with TechSmith
Camtasia last April 3, 2022 via zoom
NCR South, Engr. Richelle H. Bernal platform and Facebook live.
last April 2, 2022 at 6:00 pm via zoom
platform. Camtasia allows anyone to create great-
looking videos and screencasts- even if
The program started with an opening you’ve never made one before. Record
rite followed by the welcome remarks a video of your screen or bring in your
of VP NCR, Engr. Itao. He said that he own video footage. Then, use
was delighted that finally was able to Camtasia’s drag-and-drop editor to
meet the chapter presidents under his easily create amazing videos you can
region although virtually but he hoped share with anyone. Keep your audience
to meet them personally in the engaged by adding eye-catching
succeeding meetings. He also said that animations, music, and captions in
the purpose of the meeting is to record time.
familiarize each chapter president of
the region and to discuss important Intercollegiate
matters regarding the society’s current Mechanical Engineering
concerns. Student Conference 2022

The PSME National President, Engr. virtual games were also conducted like The Junior Philippine Society of
Melanie P. Banayos also shared an “Show me” and the game called Mechanical Engineers - PUP Taguig
inspirational message to the “Longest Breath” wherein each player Campus conducted its Inter-Collegiate
participants which focuses on will speak the phrase “I am one with Mechanical Engineering Student
reminding the chapter presidents on the PSME!” Chapter presidents actively Conference 2022 with the theme
service for their members. A message participated on the said activities and ““Enabling the versatility of
and promotion for the 70th National even won prizes. Mechanical Engineering Students from
Convention was then delivered by the Face to Face to Virtual Learning” last
PSME National Executive President Important matters were also discussed April 8-9, 2022 via Zoom platform.
Engr. Loreto G. Catalan. This was then on the meeting wherein the chapter
followed by series of messages from presidents can ask directly the VP This annual conference was opened to
the National Board of Directors namely NCR. Some questions were on the all Mechanical Engineering students
NVPI Engr. Archelle B. Baculi, NVPE plans and activities that will benefit from different schools so that students
Engr. Carlito E. Alpay, NVPT Simon P. their members, the Platinum can have a chance to collaborate with
Turno III, NT Siegfried G. Sia and VP Membership Campaign, External other universities through various
for Training and Education Engr. threats and some issues pertaining on competitions that the organizers have
Marren Eric A. De Luna. the welfare of the society. Without any prepared during the conference.
further discussion, the meeting was
The chapter presidents were given a ended at exactly 10:00 pm in the In support of the activity, 2022 PSME
chance to present their chapter and evening. The said chapter presidents National President, Engr. Melanie P.
introduce themselves during the meeting was hosted by. Engr. Fraitzner Banayos delivered the keynote
meeting. As part of the getting to know M. Barril of the PSME National address.
activities of the chapter presidents, Secretariat.

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NEWS - NCR

PSME Metro North and PSME Manila West Chapter
holds Joint Induction Ceremony

The 2022 PSME Metro North and PSME Manila West Chapter Officers and Board of Directors together with the National Boards, VPI – Engr.
Archelle B. Baculi, VP – NCR Engr. James Bernard C. Itao and VP Training and Education Engr. Marren Eric A. De Luna at the PSME

National Headquarters.

The PSME Metro North and PSME said that the two chapters are siblings their members. The National Boards
Manila West Chapter conducted the since both chapters are chartered at the present in the event also shared their
Joint Induction Ceremony for 2022 same year, in 2018, and finally despite warm congratulations to the two
Chapter Officers and Board of of the pandemic they were able to Chapters. NVPI Engr. Archelle B.
Directors last April 23, 2022 at 19 conduct the induction of new sets of Baculi said that chapters should work
Scout Bayoran St. Brgy. South officers and board of directors. hand in hand in promoting
Triangle, Quezon City. development of their members. She
The officers were then charged by VP also shared a quote “United We Stand,
The 2022 Chapter Officers underwent NCR Engr. James Bernard C. Itao and Divided We Fall” as part of her
an Office Bearer’s Course conducted was inducted by NVPI Engr. Archelle Message. VP NCR Engr. James
by the PSME National Parliamentarian, B. Baculi. Bernard C. Itao gave points on how to
Engr. Simeon P. Perez as a pre- be successful in running a chapter. He
requisite for the induction in the During the PSME Metro North also said that he wishes for the other
morning via Zoom platform. Chapter’s Outgoing President Engr. chapter under his region be active and
Christian Carl Q. Boncodin, thanked all participate in the activities of the PSME
Joint Induction Ceremony was then the officers and members for their National. VP for Training and
conducted at 6:00 in the afternoon via continuous support to their chapter and Education, Engr. Marren Eric A. De
hybrid set-up. The program started with hopes that the incoming president will Luna also gave inspiring message to the
the Opening Rites and followed by a continue to serve and produce more inducted officer which also focuses on
welcome remark by the PSME Manila projects for the members. leadership and service to our beloved
West Chapter Board of Director Engr. organization.
Reymundo V. Cruz. He welcomed all The 2022 Chapter Presidents delivered
the officers and guest who attended their acceptance speech and promised The program was ended by the PSME
physically in the venue and those who that they will do their very best to Metro North Chapter Charter President,
attended via the Zoom platform. He implement activities for the benefit of Engr. Chelzea Eunice Gallardo.

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NEWS - LUZON

PLATINUM CHAPTER CHARTERED – PSME Abra Chapter

PSME is growing! An additional

chapter of PSME, PSME Abra Chapter,

was chartered last March 19, 2022 at
the Provincial Capitol of Abra –

Bangued, Abra.

The Chapter was created for the reason

that for a long time there were no

representation or organization for

mechanical engineers from the

province. Members of the said chapter

mostly came from the State College on

their area wherein they said that even

when they are in college, they are

dreaming of an organization that they The Newly Chartered PSME Abra Officers and Members together with the PSME National

can affiliate with so that they can be Board of Directors and guests

guided on their professional path and With the new addition to the PSME NCR – Engr. James Bernard C. Itao,
growth. family, the PSME community extended
their overwhelming support through Vice President for Training and
With that, through the initiative of congratulatory messages. Some Education – Engr. Marren Eric A. De
Engr. Fraitzner M. Barril, he gathered personalities and members of other Luna and Immediate Past President –
all the mechanical engineers living and
Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion.

working on their province and wrote a chapters even travelled to the Province During the chartering ceremony, PSME
letter of intent to the PSME Vice of Abra for the Chartering and Interim Officers were presented and
President for Luzon, Engr. Florencio I. Induction Ceremony. guests were acknowledged. The PSME
Losa, the intention of creating a new Abra Chapter members then pledged
chapter. VPL then discussed the matter CALABARZON United Cluster and made an oath as a member followed
with the board during their regular through their CUC Chairman, Engr. by the charging and induction of the
meeting and was approved. The new Jonald D. Jimenez had shown their officers by the National President as the
chapter will be called PSME Abra support by arranging a motorcycle ride Inducting Officer. On her message, NP
Chapter. from Laguna to Abra together with the Engr. Melanie P. Banayos said that the
PSME Past President, Engr. Rogelio G.

Reyes. Other Chapters and chartering of the new chapter is like

personalities that attended the event entering into a marriage that it must be

were: PSME La Union Chapter through protected, loved and fostered. She also

Past VPL Engr. Willy Bermudez, wishes that the chapter will be

PSME Cagayan Valley Chapter maintained, grow, and function well for

through Engr. Gil Lacambra, PSME the service to the mechanical

Rizal Chapter through Engr. Ralph Leal engineering profession.

PSME Abra Chapter, Chartered President, and the Fire Protection Technical The Charter President, Engr. Barril,
Engr. Fraitzner M. Barril Division Chairman Engr. James delivered his speech. He said that no
Abarca. Full blast support was also words were enough to describe how
given by the National Office as almost thankful he is for the support to PSME
half of the Board attended. It was Abra Chapter. Since PSME Abra
attended by the National President, Chapter is the first chapter to be
Engr. Melanie P. Banayos, the chartered during this year, Engr. Barril
Executive Vice President - Engr. said that PSME Abra must be called the
Loreto G. Catalan, Vice President for PLATINUM Chapter.
External Affairs – Engr. Carlito E.

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NEWS - LUZON

United in Cause, United in Action - “CUC on the GO”

The PSME Calabarzon United Cluster Right photo: PSME Riders headed by the club president Roger Reyes (in yellow jersey) and CUC
(CUC) headed by its Chairman Jonald Chairman Jonald Jimenez (1st from left) show their “forms in action”. Left photo: The ride
D. Jimenez recently conducted the itinerary with the picture of the Presidents of the different PSME CALABARZON Chapters.
fellowship ride together with the PSME
Riders Club President and former Riders gracefully poses during a short break on their long ride.
National PSME President Roger Reyes
last February 5, 2022. Joined also by
the different PSME motor bike
enthusiast, the activity kicked-off with
the assembly led by QBL Host Chapter
President Erson C. Caratao.

The group then proceeded to meet and
greet the different chapter presidents.
First is the PSME Cavite Chapter
President Ricky de la Cruz, then PSME
Western Batangas Chapter President
Ryan Caesar Barcelona, followed by
PSME Batangas Chapter President
Rodrigo Castillo and PSME Makban
Chapter President Aaron Z. Arcega.
The 222 km. ride culminated with the
meet and greet with PSME CLC
President Joseph de Castro.

PSME Bataan Chapter: Virtual Kapihan Webinar Series

The PSME Bataan Chapter, official The program will run for 12 sessions this date. First webinar was on the
launched its flagship program “PSME this year, one (1) webinar per month
BATAAN SULONG 2022.” The and four (4) technical conferences for month of January 29, 2022, entitled
program seeks to overcome pandemic- the year 2022. Availing the certificate “HVAC Design for Offshore Living
related challenges and adversities by will fund the PSME Bataan Chapter's Quarters”. Second series last February
focusing on serving the members, Sulong 2022 Flagship Program, such 26, 2022 entitled “Integrity
supporting mechanical engineering as: Management of Aging Assets” and
students and aspiring engineers, and “Guidelines for Safe System of Work”.
helping the Bataan community through 1. ME Board Exam Scholarship
different socio-civic projects and Program Third series was last April 3, 2022
activities. entitled “Advancing the Mechanical
2. ME Student Scholarship Program
Under that program, Bataan chapter 3. Solar Lighting Project in selected Engineering Practices Beyond the
continued the ““GEAR UP! The Challenges of the Pandemic”. And the
PSME-BC Virtual Kapihan” that aims Barangay in Bataan
to actively engage to the members in 4. Student Aid for selected latest webinar was last April 30, 2022
the latest trends and innovations in the entitled “Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering profession. elementary schools in Bataan Board Exam Tips” and “Act Together

Gear Up! Virtual Kapihan have already to Build a Positive Safety and Health
conducted four (4) webinar series up to Culture”.

#PSMEBataanSULONG2022

#PSMEBataanROAR2022

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NEWS - LUZON

CAGAYAN VALLEY CLUSTER REACTIVATED

From page 1…..

Registration of delegates started at
exactly 7:00 in the morning. PSME
Cagayan Valley Vice President, Engr.
Virgilio Lacambra welcomed the
participants and guest to the cluster
convergence and was followed by the
opening remarks of the PSME – CVC
President Engr. Jesus Mendoza
wherein he stated that at last, after so
many years of being inactive, the
PSME Cagayan Valley is now ready to
start anew and be active again to serve
the PSME members.

A message was then delivered by the The 2022 PSME Cagayan Valley Chapter and PSME Nueva Vizcaya Chapter Officers took their
Charging lead by NVPL Florencio I. Losa followed by the Oath of Office by the National President,
2021 PSME Nueva Vizcaya Chapter Engr. Melanie P. Banayos

President, Engr. Mary Pasion. President for Luzon, Engr. Florencio I. Engr. Melanie P. Banayos, delivered
Losa and was followed by Oath of her speech by discussing the
Technical presentations were also Office by our National President, Engr. PLATINUM Agenda of PSME and
presented like “Featuring E-Trike Melanie P. Banayos. New President of encourage all members to be active in
Technology” by Engr. Buencamino Cagayan Valley Chapter is Engr. Jesus all the PSME activities. She also
Mendoza while new Chapter for PSME mentioned that this year PSME is
Martin and Engr. Marc Angelo Nueva Vizcaya Chapter is Engr. Larry celebrating its 70th anniversary and
Cabaddu, “Design and Selection of Remolazo. promoted the Platinum Membership
Foam Supression” by Fire Protection Campaign. Engr. Loreto G. Catalan,
PSME National Board of Directors also National Executive Vice President,
Technical Division Chairman, Engr. delivered their messages during the invited everybody to attend and support
James Abarca, “Design and Selection event like VP Luzon, Engr. Florencio I. the 70th PSME National Convention
of Fire Pumps” by Engr. Edwin Losa which he congratulated the this coming October 16 – 22, 2022. The
Soriano, “Design and Selection of organizers for the success of the event event was also attended by VP Training
FDAS” by Engr. Allan Sabado, and and finally that Cagayan Chapters. He and Education, Engr. Marren Eric A.
“Mechanical Engineers in Government also wishes that Northern Luzon De Luna and VP-NCR Engr. James
Bureaucracy for Good Governance” by Chapters will be more active and Bernard C. Itao.
strengthen. PSME National President,
Mr. Dennis M. Bacuyag, DPA.

Cagayan Valley and Nueva Vizcaya

Chapter also inducted its new set of

Board and officers for the year 2022.

Charging of officers was done by Vice

Mechanical Engineers coming from different municipalities of Cagayan Valley Cluster (Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Batanes, Apayao, Kalinga and
Batanes) strikes a pose together with the National Board of Directors and Guests during the First Cluster Convergence.

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NEWS - VISAYAS

PSME Cebu Hotel and Building Engineers Chapter 1st GMM

The PSME CHBE Chapter Officers and Members poses with full smiles during the PSME CHBE 1st GMM even it is conducted virtually

The PSME Cebu Hotel and Building Engr. Melanie also shared the efforts of Certificate of Completion was then
Engineers Chapter held its first General the PSME National during the Typhoon distributed to participants who
Membership Meeting last April 10, Odette. She said that while she was successfully completed the training
2022 at 1:00pm – 5:00pm via zoom watching TV, she saw how devastated course. Engr. Regien said that the
virtual platform. the Visayas Region and even that her training has ten (10) CPD points and
term still not officially started, she aside from that they will be recognized
Despite the damages brought by insisted and immediately instructed to as a Safety Officer 1. Engr. Levi Lopez
Typhoon Oddette that hit their region conduct a donation drive to help those read all the names of the successful
they still managed to conduct their affected by the typhoon. She hoped that participants and certificates were
event. The event consisted of Technical all the donations received were properly flashed on the screen. A total of 122
Seminar and the Culmination of Safety distributed to the affected victims. She participants attended the said training.
Officer 1 Training Certification. said that because of that incident, she
arrived into an idea of creating or After the awarding of certificates, Engr.
The GMM started with a welcome establishing an Emergency Levi called to order. Chapter Secretary
remark by their Chapter President, Preparedness Committee. On her Engr. Regien reported that 21 out of 33
Engr. Levi Lopez followed by the speech, she also stressed the importance members are present and 10 out of 13
acknowledgement of the Chapter of being a safety officer. She said that Board of Directors are present. The
Officers and Directors, Past Presidents, being a safety officer they must be Chapter Treasurer reported the
National Board of Directors, members, proactive on every action they make financial status of their chapter wherein
visitors and guests by the host, Engr. either they are in their work or on every he discussed their income, expenses
Regien Abaño. activity they make on their daily lives. and remaining cash in bank.

PSME National President, Engr. Engr. Fidelino Tinapay, PME – VP Visayas, Engr. Gregorio S.
Melanie P. Banayos delivered her President of Five Star Safety and Health Senining also gave his message to the
message and greeted everyone a happy Consultancy, delivered his message as CHBE Chapter and thank them for the
Palm Sunday. She gave inputs on the part of the Culmination of the Safety active participation and immediate
activities of the National Office like the Officer 1 Training Course. He said that support to the national activities.
launching of the Platinum Membership he is happy and satisfied of the result of
Campaign - which the membership is the training course that CHBE VP for Internal affairs, Engr. Ronald
only 70 pesos this year, RFID, conducted. He further said that he is also Tan closes the General Membership
Flashpoint Forum and other upcoming willing to share his knowledge to other Meeting and thank everyone for their
PSME activities. chapters. attendance.

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NEWS - VISAYAS

Negros Occidental Chapter Panay Chapter
Induction & Turn-over Ceremony
Face-to-Face Get
National President, Engr. Melanie P. Banayos as the Inducting Officer during the Negros Occidental
Chapter Induction & Turnover Ceremony. Together III

The PSME Negros Occidental Chapter At 6:00 pm the Induction and Turnover As part of the Visayas trip of the
conducted its Induction and Turnover Ceremony was conducted. Incumbent NBOD, PSME National President –
Ceremony last April 23, 2022 at president, Engr. Manuel T. Aquino Engr. Melanie P. Banayos, NEVP –
Business Inn Hotel, Bacolod City and turnover the chapter presidency to Engr. Loreto G. Catalan, VPV – Engr.
via zoom Platform. Engr. Rodolfo S. Galinea Jr. and was Gregorio S. Senining and IPP – Engr.
inducted by Engr. Melanie P. Banayos. Jerry D. Asuncion, attended the Face-
The said event was attended physically to-Face Get Together III with the
by our National Board of Directors, Engr. Galinea accepted the challenge to General Membership organized by the
Engr. Melanie P. Banayos – National be the 2022 Chapter President and PSME Panay Chapter with the theme:
President, Engr. Loreto G. Catalan – promised to continue to serve the “Unity is always higher than Conflict”
Executive Vice President, Engr. members. A message from their guest last Sunday, April 24, 2022, 4:00 pm
Gregorio S. Senining – VP for Visayas speaker, Dr. Neil Andrew Chua Kim onwards at Sea Garden Resort,
and Immediate Past President Jerry D. Cortez, PsyD, was then delivered. Camangay Leganes. The said get
Asuncion. together were also attended by other
The program ended with a fellowship chapters like the PSME Aklan, PSME
The program started at exactly 8:00 am ceremony. Everyone was delighted and Capiz and PSME Iloilo Chapter.
with the Office Bearer’s Course for the happy that finally they were able to
incoming chapter officers and followed conduct a face-to-face event despite of The purpose of the get together is to
by series of technical seminars. the pandemic. catch up with the members and discuss
matters regarding our society.

The PSME Negros Occidental Chapter together with the National Board of Directors (from left to
right) NEVP, Engr. Loreto G. Catalan, IPP – Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion, National President – Engr.

Melanie P. Banayos and VPV – Engr. Gregorio S. Senining

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NEWS - MINDANAO

PSME AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE PSME CDO
Conducted its 1st
Quarter General
Membership Meeting

The PSME Zamboanga Del Norte Chapter Officers and Members after the successful tree The PSME Cagayan de Oro Chapter
planting activity.
conducted its 1st Quarter General
Recent news featured many scientists
protesting and warning the people Membership Meeting (GMM) last
about the rapid changing of the world’s
temperature that may lead to the April 20, 2022 with the theme:
destruction of our planet earth. Climate “Mechanical Engineer in Developing
change is impacting human lives and
health in a variety of ways. It threatens Sustainable Future Through Research
the essential ingredients of good health & Innovation”. Technical seminars
– clean air, safe drinking water, were also included in the day’s event.
nutritious food supply and safe shelter
– and has the potential to undermine There were three (3) technical topics
decades of progress in global health.
Advocates have been conducting presented by experienced speakers
various activities and information
dissemination to stop this crisis. namely,

1. Estimation of Instant Solar Radiation
by Using Instant Temperature by Engr.
Reyvencer Reyes.

2. Production and Analysis of Biogas
System from Chicken, Cow and Swine
Manure by Engr. Dianne Mae M.
Asiner.

3. Horizonal Propeller using Eppler 420
Air foil shape Hydro-kinetic Turbine
for Local Water Stream Applicatons by
Engr. Ma. Leona Maye P. Gimena

During the General Membership

Meeting, PSME Cagayan De Oro

President presented their

In response to this, the PSME accomplishments and plans for their
Zamboanga Del Norte Chapter
conducted a tree planting activity last chapters and an open forum was
March 27, 2022 at Barangay Penacio,
S. Osmeña Zamboanga Del Norte. conducted to answer the concerns of
Chapter Officers and members
gathered to support the said activity and their members. An inspirational
have tree seedlings be planted on their
chosen barangay. message was then delivered by the 2022

PSME National President, Engr.

Melanie P. Banayos, wherein she

shared the plans and future activities of

the PSME National for its members.

The activity was a success. Hopefully, PSME Zamboanga Del Norte Chapter Officers PSME Cagayan De Oro Chapter
other chapters will follow in conducting and members at Brgy. Penacio S. Osmeña President, Charles Ferdinand Amon,
activities that promotes on protecting thank everyone who attended their
the environment. KUDOS PSME Zamboanga Del Norte, preparing tree seedlings General Membership Meeting and
Zamboanga Del Norte Chapter! to be planted. officially wrapped up the program.

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NEWS – MIDDLE EAST

PSME UAE Chapter 1st General PSME 69th Singapore
Membership Meeting Chapter holds GMM

The PSME UAE Chapter conducted its was also delivered during the event. At The PSME 69th Singapore Chapter
2022 Annual Anniversary General around 10:00 am Engr. Caburnay and conducted its Annual General
Membership Meeting Last April 17, Engr. Manolito M. Landicho Jr. Membership Meeting and induction
2022 at VOCO Hotel - Sheik Zayed launches the PSME-UAE 2022 Project. Ceremony with the theme “PSME 69th
Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Chapter Singapore: The Road to
with the theme: “Sustainable Various technical presentation was also excellence, innovation and technology
Engineering and Innovative Solutions transfer” last April 24, 2022 via Zoom
to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions in presented in the first part and the GMM platform.
2050"
proper for the second part wherein the Gracing the event as their guest of
The event started with a ribbon cutting honor is the Philippine Ambassador to
headed by Engr. Arnel E. Caburnay president delivered his accomplishment Singapore, honorable Joseph del Mar
followed by the Opening Rites. Engr. Yap. The induction was officiated by
Caburnay welcome all officers, guests report and the financial statement of the PSME 2022 National President,
and members on his opening remarks. Melanie P. Banayos. Two technical
Message of guest and keynote speakers chapter. PSME National President, papers were presented in the event
namely:
Engr. Melanie P. Banayos delivered her
1. Chiller Plant Optimization in large
inspirational message and Integrated Resorts by Engr. Paul
Mikii Abuel
congratulated the chapter. The GMM
2. Developing your Innate Leadership:
ended with a raffle draw and closed by Gears of an Effective and Efficient
Mechanical Entrepreneur by Engr.
Engr. Larry G. Francisco. Sonny Calma.

PSME Qatar Chapter
Conducted Outreach

Program

As part of their Corporate Social
Responsibility, the PSME Qatar
Chapter in collaboration with the
Philippine Professional Organization
(PPOQ) - Qatar conducted a Shelter
Outreach Program for 2022 at POLO-
OWWA Qatar last March 19, 2022.

PSME Qatar Chapter together with PPOQ distributing relief goods to distressed OFW Beneficiary of the said outreach
program are the distressed overseas
Filipino workers. They are the OFWs
that fled from their employers due to
abuse and danger. PSME Qatar
distributed relief goods to the distressed
OFW. Good Job PSME Qatar!

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Membership

PSME
PLATINUM
MEMBERSHIP
CAMPAIGN

As part of PSME’s celebration of its 70th year of service to
Filipino Mechanical Engineers, the National Board
launched the PSME Platinum Membership Campaign.

The campaign is for mechanical engineer who is NOT YET
a PSME member, entrant can be a Platinum Member for just
seventy pesos (₱70.00) that will cover the membership fee
and annual dues for the year 2022 only. For the succeeding
years, said Platinum Member is expected to settle his/her
annual dues (at its regular rate of ₱750.00)with the PSME
chapter of his/her choice which could either be the chapter
nearest his/her residential address or workplace.

Platinum Membership fee of ₱70.00 is similarly extended to
other types of members – the Regular and Associate (new
graduate, non-board passer and CPM).

The Platinum Member may likewise avail of an RFID card
with a “Platinum Member” distinction printed on the card
for ₱300.00. Other members who already availed of their
RFID card may opt to purchase the RFID with Platinum
distinction and 70th PSME NatCon Logo that may also
serve as a commemorative ID being issued only this year.

The campaign is open to all PSME chapters especially those
with JPSME student units. For the first time, PSME will be
accepting Mechanical Engineering students from 1st year to
5th year to be considered as Student Platinum Members. A
PSME Platinum Membership Certificate will be issued to
the Student Member. In addition, the student may avail of a
Platinum Membership ID worth ₱130.00 that shall be valid
until he/she is qualified to become a Regular or Associate
member of PSME.

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Membership

JPSME Units are also encouraged to join for the Platinum
Membership Program and entitled to a share in the
registration fee as incentive. To be properly guided, the
participating JPSME unit must coordinate with the PSME
chapter they are affiliated with or with the nearest PSME
Chapter for the list of student applicants and the remittance
of the ₱70.00. Percentage scheme will also be applied by the
PSME Chapter out of the student registration.

All needed information about the Platinum Member-Entrant
shall be encoded to the MIDO system database following
the guidelines below:

1. As proof that the Platinum Membership entrant is a Sample Certificate of Platinum Membership to be issued to
2022 ME board passer, a photo or screenshot members
showing his/her name among the list of passers must
be uploaded to the MIDO system or submitted to the 2.2. For passers who have not decided yet on his
chapter. preferred PSME Chapter, he/she is instructed to
register directly to the MIDO system using this link:
2. The application for Platinum Membership and https://midopsme.org/sign-me-up
payment for the ₱PhP70.00 registration fee shall be
made either through the MIDO system or the PSME 2.3. For BS Mechanical Engineering students interested
Chapter, to wit: to become a Student Platinum Member, entrant may
2.1. For passers with chosen PSME chapter, BSME use this google link:
graduates, Certified Plant Mechanics and other https://forms.gle/6WTseLXCCQVpU8tY7
Associate Member-Entrant, the registration shall be
done using the Google form link: They will be assisted by the respective JPSME
https://forms.gle/2psiUmf7G4Skh5JY9 Chapter in coordinating the registration with the
After filling out the Google form, the PSME concerned PSME chapter.

Sample RFID to be issued to the Platinum Members 2.4. For other concerns, please contact: MIDO System
Membership, Contact No. 09106805148 or email at
[email protected] and / or
[email protected]

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Membership

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NatCon Updates

70-rrific National

Convention is Back!

PSME @ 70 and Beyond: The Home of
Resilient Filipino Mechanical Engineers”

from page 1….. PSME is earnestly inviting all to participate in this Hybrid
National Convention. As the IATF declared alert level 1 in
This year’s National Convention will be headed by Engr. the NCR, we will be having a face-to-face gathering with a
Loreto G. Catalan as the 70th Overall Chairman together maximum of 2,500 delegates in compliance with the IATF
with the Immediate Past President Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion requirements. For delegates who are willing to join but will
as the Co-chairman. Committees were also created for the not be able to attend physically, all you need is internet
preparation of the said event. connectivity, active online participation, and payment of the
registration fee.
The National Board asked its members on ideas for this
year’s theme and logo. With the input of the members, it was Aside from technical sessions on the convention, the 10th
decided that for this year’s theme would be “PSME @ 70 Philippine Machinery (PhilMach) Exhibition will also be
and Beyond: The Home of Resilient Filipino Mechanical conducted wherein hundred of exhibitors coming from local
Engineers". and abroad will display their products. For the ME Students,
there will also be the 12th PSME National Student
As the overall situation is getting back to normal, PSME is Conference.
finally opening its door this year for a Hybrid National
Convention Set-up. A combination of face-to-face and a PSME is looking forward to your participation in this
virtual National Convention that will highlight the latest important event. Details of the 70th National Convention
technological updates, research, and innovations which will program for the 7-day event will be published in the PSME
respond to the new challenges we are facing in this new website and to its official social media accounts.
normal.
For confirmation and concerns, you may please call our
Aside from leading local experts, PSME invited renowned National Secretariat at mobile numbers 0917 550 0002 or
international speakers who will share information about email [email protected] and [email protected].
emerging technologies in Mechanical Engineering, and
other scientific and engineering updates aligned to this Experience the 70th PSME National Convention!
year’s theme. Each presentation shall last about an hour
long, with the next twenty (20) minutes for the Question & Mabuhay ang Resilient Filipino Mechanical
Answer Session. Engineers and CPMs!

PSME NatCon Schedule:

October 10-15, 2022 : Kick-off with PSME Sports Activities
October 16, 2022
October 17-19, 2022 th
October 20, 2022 (Hybrid)
: 12 PSME National Student Conference
October 21, 2022 (Hybrid) : Technical Presentations (Virtual)

October 22, 2022 (Hybrid) th

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P.M. - Technical Presentations

: A.M. - Technical Presentations
P.M. - Don Tobias Awards and Recognition

: A.M. - Technical Presentations
P.M. - GMM and Closing Program, Announcement of the 2023 NBOD

PSME @70 and Beyond: "The Home of Resilient Filipino Mechanical Engineers"

NatCon Updates

REGISTRATION FEES

Face to Face PhP 3,500.00
PhP 3,000.00
- Regular Member
- Early Bird PhP 2,800.00
PhP 2,800.00
(Registration fee paid on or before 07/31/2022)
PhP 4,250.00
- Life Member, Senior Citizen and PWD
- New Board Passers (ME & CPM)

(Passers of the recent Licensure Exam)

- Inactive, Non-Member and Non-ME

Virtual PhP 1,500.00
PhP 1,320.00
- Regular Member
- Early Bird PhP 1,200.00
PhP 1,000.00
(Registration fee paid on or before 7/31/2022)
PhP 2,250.00
- Life Member / PWD / Senior Rate
- New Board Passers (ME & CPM)

(Passers of the recent Licensure Exam)

- Inactive, Non-Member and Non-ME

How to Register???

1. Click the registration link https://midopsme.org/events/70thNatCon

2. Link will direct to the PSME 70th NatCon Registration Home Page
3. Click type of Convention you want to attend, “Face to Face” / “Virtual”
4. Type of Registration will appear. Click Corresponding button you are registering

for. (Early Bird, Regular Member, & etc.)
5. Fill in required information
6. Choose Payment Method. (Credit/Debit Card, Gcash, Grabpay or PayMaya)
7. Fill in Billing and Payment information
8. Click Pay
9. An email will be received as proof that transaction was processed

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BE OUR SPONSOR!!!

GOLD SILVER BRONZE
1. Circular addressed to all chapters and PSME 1. Two (2) Booths
members encouraging them to patronize the Gold 1. One (1) Booth
Sponsors’ Product, company logo included. 2. Inclusion of company brochures and leaflets of
products and services in the delegates 2. Inclusion of company brochures and leaflets of
2. Product Presentation CONVENTION KIT. products and services in the delegates
CONVENTION KIT.
3. Two (2) Booths 3. Sponsor’s logo in all marketing materials for the
70th PSME NatCon and 10th PhilMach. 3. Sponsor’s logo in all marketing materials for
4. Inclusion of company brochures and leaflets of the 70th PSME NatCon and 10th PhilMach.
products and services in the delegates CONVENTION 4. One (1) Full page colored advertisement in the
KIT. Souvenir Program 4. One (1) Full page colored advertisement in the
Souvenir Program
5. Posting of Company advertisement / logo in the PSME 5. Three (3) complimentary Golf Tickets
Website Frontpage and in the most popular sub-page 5. Two (2) complimentary Golf Tickets
including link to the sponsor’s own website. 6. Fixed Company name or logo in the main frame.
6. Fixed Company name or logo in the main
6. Job posting for ten (10) positions for the whole month 7. Three (3) minute video played after the speaker frame.
of October 2022 in the PSME Website.
8. Company employees can join National 7. Three (3) minute video played after the
7. Sponsor’s logo in all marketing materials for the 70th Convention good for four (4) persons as Guest not speaker
PSME NatCon and 10th PhilMach. Delegates.
8. Company employees can join National
8. One (1) Full page colored advertisement in the 9. Acknowledgement / Live Mention during the event Convention good for two (2) persons as Guest
Souvenir Program & webinar breaks. not Delegates.

9. Four (4) complimentary Golf Tickets 10. Two (2) video recorded presentation on PSME 9. Acknowledgement / Live Mention during the
ATC webinar for five (5) minutes each. event & webinar breaks.
10. Fixed Company name or logo in the main frame.
10. Two (2) video recorded presentation on PSME
11. Three (3) minute video played after the speaker ATC webinar for five (5) minutes each.

12. Company employees can join National Convention
good for seven (7) persons as Guest not Delegates.

13. Acknowledgement / Live Mention during the event &
webinar breaks.

14. Three (3) video recorded presentation on PSME ATC
webinar for five (5) minutes each.

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Know your National

FEATURE Board of Directors

The Empowered Lady National President

Name: Melanie Pulquiso Banayos

Birthday: May 18, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Favorite Color: Black

Favorite Author: John Grisham
Favorite Movie: Fifty Shades of Grey
Celebrity Crush: Channing Tatum
Favorite Food: Samgyupsal
Pet Peeve: Maarte ng wala sa Lugar

20 | P a g e Describe yourself using the letters of PSME:

- PALABAN
- SPORTY
- MAGANDA

- ENERGETIC

FAVORITE VERSE:

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my
brethren, you do unto me” - Matthew 25:40

PSME @70 and Beyond: "The Home of Resilient Filipino Mechanical Engineers"

Know your National

FEATURE Board of Directors

The
Convention

Expert
Executive Vice

President

Describe yourself using the letters of Name: Loreto Galiste Catalan
PSME:
Birthday: June 29, 1970
- PRETTY BOY
“BOYET”

- SOCIABLE Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- MABAIT
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Book:
Handbook of Airconditioning and
Refrigeration

- ENTHUSIASTIC Favorite Author:
Shan K. Wang

Favorite Food:

Favorite Saying: Kare-Kare & Dinengdeng

“Always do it Good the first time”

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ALMA & ATC Corner

Advanced Leadership and Management Academy

Advanced Leadership and Management Academy (ALMA) was launched last March 16, 2019
in its quest of greatness and exceptional service to its members as part of the Society’s
PLATINUM 2022 Agenda. ALMA focuses on improving the members’ leadership skills and not
only on their technical skills. The First Chairman was Engr. Ransam S. Pirote and succeeded
by Engr. Carlito E. Alpay.

Advance Training Center

Advance Training Center is the PSME's division handling the training needs of members. ATC
by PSME aims to upgrade technical and non-technical learning of its members and non-
members through quality training. ATC training course is selected based on the deep industry
knowledge of PSME experts. All our lecturers are PSME Certified Lecturers. ATC are
continually improving courses to suit the changing industry needs reflecting the rapid
development of technology and training methodology.

ALMA and ATC Training Calendar for the Month of May

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SPORTS

One Spirit! One Team! One PSME!

The PSME National Board of Directors During the said friendly game, each The game’s objectives are to strengthen
- EVP Loreto G. Catalan, VP NCR player displayed their skills and the bond of the PSME members, to
James Bernard C. Itao, VP for Training sportsmanship. Needless to say, the awaken the spirit of unity, teamwork
and Education Marren Eric A. De Luna game was a success! and sportsmanship and lastly, to
and IPP Jerry D. Asuncion together With this, the team decided to conduct establish the essence of being One
with some PSME members recently a series of basketball games which will PSME.
conducted a friendly basketball game be held every Thursday from 7:00 pm Interested members may reach the
which was hosted by PSME Taguig to 10:00 pm at the Philippine PSME National Secretariat at
Chapter at TUP Taguig Gymnasium Columbian Association (PCA) Sports [email protected] for more
last March 31, 2022 which lasted from Complex starting May 5, 2022 until information and details of the
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 2022. succeeding games.

2022 PSME Golf Tournament

The Philippine Society of Mechanical Interested individual may register with For more information and reservation
Engineers Inc. National Office, through a fee of three thousand five hundred of tickets you may coordinate with the
the Ways and Means Committee pesos only (Php. 3,500.00) which PSME National Secretariat or the Ways
headed by Engr. Ferdinand M. Alcos, includes the following: and Means Committee at their email
will be having the 2022 PSME Golf address at [email protected]. /
Tournament this May 5, 2022 and tee - Caddy [email protected]
off at 6:00 am at South Forbes Golf - Cart
Club, Barangay Inchican, Silang - Lunch
Cavite. - Two bottles of Beer
- Stub for Raffle
The tournament aims to promote
camaraderie to its members through The Ways and Means Committee is
sports, re-connect the PSME members inviting everybody to support and
and their affiliates in various industries participate the said event. Come one,
and enjoy the benefits of the fairway. come all! Let’s Play Golf!

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Photo Gallery

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