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Pre-Covid-19 Pandemic Activities

Every Year PICE-UAE conducts its Team Building were BOD’s, PICE-UAE CHAPTER
Committees and Members can attend. This year it was decided by
Majority that the venue will at Fujairah Beach. Members from different 2020 J O U R N A L
Emirates gathered together and drove hundreds of Kilometers from 5
AM in the morning and drove roughly 4 hours to reach the venue. It was
very challenging for some, because it was their first time driving to
Fujairah, but the good thing is that they have their team mates with
them keeping them awake during the long drive.
Each committee brought their food to be shared to everyone. There was
also a short meeting between BOD’s and Committees. Though they
weren’t able to do much games because of the scorching heat and
limited time, at least they’ve had enjoyed the drive and food together.

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Pandemic Thoughts!!!

1. How did COVID-19 affect your current situation?

2. How did you adapt to the sudden changes and impact of COVID-19?

3. What are the benefits (if any) and lessons learned during this tough time?

Engr. Alvin Alejandro -Thank God we're one of those Engr. Rory Albert Exito -Reduction to salary.
fortunate whose economic situation -Complied with government guidance
was not adversely affected by the related to covid-19 Health and Safety
pandemic. procedures and frequent washing of hands
-We've been trying to limit going out as with soap, using face mask and social
much as possible. It feels harder for the distancing.
kids especially because of the restricted -I have developed my skills in engineering
activities required for their social and softwares and design. I also learned that
personal development. proper work documentations are very
-Everyone should have an Emergency effective and digitalization of work process
Fund or a Rainy Day Fund - equivalent are more productive and work can be done
to 3 to 6mos of expenses set aside in at home..
cases of emergency like this pandemic. -Currently, I am unemployed. It's a bit
difficult to search for a job as most of the
-Challenged. companies are on freeze hiring.
-I just usually stay at home since the
-Understanding the reality of situation lockdown started unless I need to do
and having patience and cooperation groceries and other important errands.
and being more responsible towards -Having an emergency fund or savings is
the whole community. very important because now, many
companies were forced to cut the salary of
Engr. Geovanni Contreras -The situation improves my personality Engr. Nieva Angela Teves employess and some even terminated their
in dealing with health issues. employees.
Found ways on being more efficient at
work. PICE-UAE CHAPTER

-I started working from home for 3 2020 J O U R N A L
months now. And going out is limited
to avoid exposure.
-Just following the rules implemented
by the government to avoid fines and
keep me and my family safe.
-I have more time with family.

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Pandemic Thoughts!!!

-A lot of changes in lifestyle, work and Engr. Ricardo Ledda Jr. -Less mobility, limited area to go to.
social interaction -In terms of Safety; I make sure I am always
protected. Wearing PPE at all times.
-Health is the primary priority above -Do not be too complacent, although covid 19
all. Sacrifices has to be made. won't hurt you abruptly you have to always
-To keep away from the public and we bare in mind that it could kill you, and I
Engr. Bernie Favorito should go back basic way of living. heard hope I am wrong once your infected
-Very bad, can't go outside or city to even if you get well it will have a long lasting
unwind and relax. effect.
-My business backhome has been closed
since March 15.

-No choice.need to accept the fact. -Accept and move forward

-Save more money and maintain Engr. Eisen Punzalan -To be conservative in taking risks
Engr. Perry Dispo personal hygiene. -Loss of job
-Opted to go home
Engr. Geo Aviso -I was removed from work since the Engr. Julius Cannonizado
end of January 2020 and was unable to -Be resilient
land a job.
-It was a wake up call to self improve PICE-UAE CHAPTER
and learn new things.
-Know your priority, and that is your 2020 J O U R N A L
relationship with God and your family,
appreciate your life and everything that
you have.

Engr. Joel Dela Cruz Gacayan -COVID-19 has affected our day to day life, businesses,
disrupted the movements due to restrictions.
-The impact of COVID-19 which continues to change
everything is very challenging however, we must learn
to follow the guidelines from Health
authorities/government to survive and combat with the
virus.
-The most essential lessons I learned from this Covid-19
is the importance of health and opportunity to spend
enough time with my family through technology.

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Pandemic Thoughts!!!

It is more difficult for me to find another job this -I am having a hard time, our salary is cut off by
time even there is an online application, some 30%, and the delays of salary compared before is
company only manpower polling because of very alarming
pandemic, they cannot start for new projects in
UAE .-Accept it. And try to survive for my family.
-You can control your lifestyle this time, You can Taking a lot of care not to get infected.
go home right away after work, adapt awareness
Engr. Hans Jabonete and social distancing especially in public place. -Life is precious. Health is Wealth. God is in
-Family bonding for your love ones, relatives and control of Everything.effect.
friends, I learned also how to save your money and Jaime A. Cadabuna Jr -Mild but coping up.
share to the community what you have to help.

-Just thankful with my current company since -By simply putting extra care on everything I
COVID-19 we still continue our work and no do and strictly following safety ptotocols.
delayed of salaries.
-But be ready in whatever situation come specially Engr. Gilbert Ison -Had a lot of time to learn more and enhanced
during this COVID-19-Save more money and Knowldge and learned that working harder,
maintain personal hygiene. saving some money helps a lot
Engr. Jowedel Orzales -Prevention is better than cure
-Covid-19 affected me physically, emotionally
Engr. Ray Anaban -Covid-19 affect my current situation by working Engr. Francisco Seviliano and spiritually. Physically because of the
in a limited time/space, delayed delivery of limited movement and physical interaction
deliverables/materials and affects the progress of with the society. Emotionally because of the
the project. worries, anxiety and depression. Not knowing
-By following safety protocols, communication what might happen next. Spiritually because I
thru teams/webinar-Be resilient realized that nothing really matters in this
-Lesson learned: Be ready in everything, no one world. Realizing that only God is in control of
knows the future except Almighty God. everthing and everyone.

-Fortunately my kind of job is continuing to function PICE-UAE CHAPTER
remotely with no negative impact. But movements have
been very limited. Hence, social and other business 2020 J O U R N A L
interactions are greatly affected..
-Because of working from home, I am getting a lot of
time to do other things. I took this chance to work on
long over due plans, kind of personal and family
matters.
-That nothing earthly is truly valuable unless shared or
Engr. Lilibeth dela Cruz used in unselfish purpose..
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PICE-UAE MEMBERS CERTIFICATION AND COMMENDATION

ASEAN ENGINEERS

Alain G. Manangan Cherry Joy L. Villareal-Cañada Gerry I. Ligutan John Peter M. Balasolla Renato D. Paquibot, Jr.
Alvin E. Alejandro Jozanne A. Paman Ricardo P. Marimon
Alvin M. Ruiz, Jr. Christopher C. Magadia Guillermo L. Amper, Jr. Julius C. Canonizado Richard DG Licardo
Antonio V. Vinluan, Jr. Liza P. Gabriel Ronald A. Castillon
Arlan V. Duay Christopher M. Albeza Guillermo P. Adriatico, Jr. Louie James T. Bendanillo Roque D. Baldomero
Ben S. Domingo Ma. Teresa L. Licardo Rowena P. Lipar-Duay
Blesil D. Apduhan Crisauro R. Fallar, III Gwendilmar M. Gil Maryfel A. Oliveros Ruby M. Bendanillo
Browenn N. De Leon Melanie B. Carandang Ryan B. Clarina
Carlito T. Rendon Donn B. Simon Hero P. Infante Melchor L. Peralta Ryan E. Ferrer
Celso B. Paman Michael M. Gabriel Salibel M. Jatulla
Charles Concordio N. Abad Edmar P. Dela Vega James B. Valdez, Jr. Michael Repomenta Vinzor A. Yee Concepcion
Charmielyn A. Librero Niño C. Silva Wencie Ernest D. Besa
Alain G. Manangan Elaine G. Hernandez Jasper F. Olivar Onofre P. Valencia Wilfredo B. Carla
Albert Soriano
Elmer DC Halili Jayson M. Tacad Ricardo B. Ledda Jr.
Alex S. Vallejos Sheena Mecaydor
Alexander M. Corpuz Elmer Halili Jbern B. Eugenio Sheryl G. Dela Pena
Alvin C. Ramilo
Bernardo B. Aguilar Emmanuel Sandoval Jeremy C. Diola

Enrico G. Santiago Jerry A. Caguimbal

Florinda P. Luche Joanne Therese S. Espiritu

George I. Cabatay John Denver D. Catapang

Richard Honrado Eldie S. Tadalan

ASEAN ENGINEERS APPLICANTS

Brian G. Tiu Jobert Paul V. Ariola Manuel F. Papasin
Gengie S. Battad John Jowel G. Pingol Naimah A. Sarip
Hasan A. Ibrahim John Renan L. Capua Preniss Ann J. Quibrantas
Jehan A. Abdulgani Leonester V. Diestro Rex B. Guevarra

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PICE-UAE MEMBERS CERTIFICATION AND COMMENDATION

ADM ENGINEERS ACCREDITED

Celso B. Paman Jayson M. Tacad John Jowel Pingol Ronald A. Castillon Wilfred Reyes
Preniss Ann J. Quibrantos
Cherry Joy L. Villareal-Cañada Jeremy Diola Melvin Kieth Nicdao Gengie S. Battad
Salibel Jatulla
Eldie S. Tadalan

DM ENGINEERS ACCREDITED

Abechael Capili Ariel Bantugan Jaddeth Isip Roque D. Baldomero
Marcelino Darius Tan Leilani C. Corrales
RICS/AIQS MEMBERS

ACPE ACCREDITED

Julius C. Canonizado

By : Engr. Sheryl Dela Pena PICE-UAE CHAPTER
Chapter Treasurer
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COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP (COME) REPORT
AUG 2020

TOTAL ACTIVE 2019-2020 1,218

407 1,158
1,052

832 250 - Associate
920 - Regular
598 44 - Life
429 4 - Specialists
301
151

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

PICE-UAE CHAPTER (Accumulative Count)

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WHY JOIN PICE-UAE?

 Support responsibly to our mother Chapter PICE National
 Continuing Professional Career and Personal Development
 Widening Professional Network and affiliations

(ASEAN/APEC/ACPE, SOE, UAE Authorities Certification/ License,
Equivalency, Toastmasters, etc.)
 Supporting and encouraging non-licensed CE graduates to pursue and
acquire Professional License as Civil Engineers
 Sharing significant and beneficial info, work vacancies, current updates,
etc.
 Social and community awareness that led to empathetic support and
camaraderie within the Chapter and other organizations
 Self learning, growth and improvement as may require
 Voluntary Service to fellow Engineers and even to others
 Leading by Example

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REGISTRATION FEES AND DOCS REQUIRED

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (NON-LICENSED):

 AED180 for NEW Members
 Copy of TOR or Diploma
 ID Picture with White Background
 Completed Registration Form for Associate Members

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP (LICENSED):

 AED200 for NEW Members
 Copy of PRC ID
 ID Picture with White Background
 Completed Registration Form for Regular Members
 Completed Form for Change of Chapter Affiliation (if applicable)

LIFE MEMBERSHIP:

 AED1000
 Copy of PRC ID (VALID/RENEWED)
 ID Picture with White Background
 Completed Application Form for LIFE Member
 Minimum 10 years as Regular Member

RENEWALS:

 AED150 for both categories
 AED50 for Back Dues per year + AED50 Reinstatement Fee

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CONTACT DETAILS FOR COME TEAM (FOR TIME BEING)

PLEASE REGISTER WITH PICE NATIONAL AND PICE-UAE PORTAL

Link (PICE NATIONAL): http://system.pice.org.ph/spice/sign-up
Link (PICE-UAE Chapter): https://www.pice-uae.org/

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 2020

2020 NEW MEMBERS (LIFE) ENGR. ERIC O. BISCOCHO

ENGR. REY F. GONZALES PICE-UAE No. : 769
Status: LIFE MEMBER
PICE-UAE No. : 777 Member since 07 July 2017
Status: LIFE MEMBER
Member since 02 July 2017 ENGR. PERCIVAL D. MAGNAYE

ENGR. RICARDO B. LEDDA JR. PICE-UAE No. : 761
Status: LIFE MEMBER
PICE-UAE No. : 402 Member since 07 July 2017
Status: LIFE MEMBER
Member since 2015 PICE-UAE CHAPTER

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2020 NEW MEMBERS (REGULAR)

ENGR. ALEXANDER D. ABUAN ENGR. RENZ VICTOR D. LUPDAG ENGR. JOLLY MAE E. SAN LUIS

PICE-UAE No. : 1194 PICE-UAE No. : 1183 PICE-UAE No. : 1184
Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR
Member since 17 May 2020 Member since 28 Jan 2020 Member since 14 Jan 2020

ENGR. EXEQUIEL JOSHUA A. ESPINO ENGR. HAROLD C. MARTIN ENGR. LYNNETH P. SANTOS

PICE-UAE No. : 1199 PICE-UAE No. : 1175 PICE-UAE No. : 1193
Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR
Member since 04 Aug 2020 Member since 18 Oct 2019 Member since 21 Feb 2020

ENGR. NATHANIEL JOSEPH M. FONTELERA ENGR. ROMEO L. MONSANTO JR. ENGR. REY I. SIENA
PICE-UAE No. : 1174
Status: REGULAR PICE-UAE No. : 1185 PICE-UAE No. : 1180
Member since 18 Oct 2019 Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR
Member since 10 Feb 2020 Member since 15 Nov 2019
ENGR. CHRISTIAN BENEDICT Q. FULONG
PICE-UAE No. : 1186 ENGR. MARY GOLD ORTIZ-SAWI ENGR. VIRGILIO L. VASQUEZ
Status: REGULAR
Member since 13 Feb 2020 PICE-UAE No. : 1198 PICE-UAE No. : 1191
Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR
ENGR. MARICON R. GARCIA Member since 26 Jul 2020 Member since 21 Feb 2020

PICE-UAE No. : 1181 ENGR. ISAGANI P. PUDDUNAN ENGR. BONA HARLEY M. VITASA
Status: REGULAR
Member since 15 Nov 2019 PICE-UAE No. : 1188 PICE-UAE No. : 1178
Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR
ENGR. ZHAMEELAH N. ISMULA Member since 20 Feb 2020 Member since 15 Nov 2019

PICE-UAE No. : 1182 ENGR. FERNANDO M. RAMIREZ JR. ENGR. RICHARD Z. ROXAS
Status: REGULAR
Member since 15 Nov 2019 PICE-UAE No. : 1189 PICE-UAE No. : 1200
Status: REGULAR Status: REGULAR
ENGR. JOZYRIL M. JALIQUE Member since 24 Feb 2020 Member since 26 Sep 2020

PICE-UAE No. : 1190 ENGR. JUNDEL P. REPUELA PICE-UAE CHAPTER
Status: REGULAR
Member since 21 Feb 2020 PICE-UAE No. : 1192 2020 J O U R N A L
Status: REGULAR
ENGR. HAN L. LABONETE Member since 21 Feb 2020

PICE-UAE No. : 1179 ENGR. ABNER C. RIVERA
Status: REGULAR
Member since 15 Nov 2019 PICE-UAE No. : 1196
Status: REGULAR
66 Member since 24 Jun 2020

2020 NEW MEMBERS (ASSOCIATE)

ENGR. MARICAR R. PALOMO ENGR. ALEXA CRYSTAL C. QUILANA

PICE-UAE No. : 1187 PICE-UAE No. : 1176
Status: ASSOCIATE Status: ASSOCIATE
Member since 07 Feb 2020 Member since 23 Oct 2019

ENGR. ARVIN S. PEÑAFLOR ENGR. FAITH MARICRIS C. QUILANA

PICE-UAE No. : 1197 PICE-UAE No. : 1177
Status: ASSOCIATE Status: ASSOCIATE
Member since 20 June 2020 Member since 23 Oct 2019

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ENGR. MARY GOLD ORTIZ SAWI FEATURED
NEW
Member since 26 July 2020
In UAE since 2013 MEMBERS
Quantity Surveyor, looking for
new opportunities

ENGR. ALEXANDER ABUAN

Member since 17 May 2020
In UAE since 2006
Facilities Manager cum Health
and Safety Officer

By: Engr. Leonester Diestro

COME Chairwoman, PICE-UAE

ENGR. MARICAR PALOMO

Member since 07 Feb 2020
In UAE since 2017
Quantity Surveyor Engineer

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What do you expect from PICE- ENGR. MARY
UAE Chapter? GOLD
ORTIZ
Being a member of PICE-UAE opens SAWI
me more connection and also
opportunity to enhance my PICE-UAE CHAPTER
knowledge thru Webinars and
hopefully, help other people as it did 2020 J O U R N A L
for me…
Any short advice to our fellow
Engineers?
We may not be on our dream job,
but being an Engineer is part of our
dream… We can always contribute
a part to make our Organization a
continuing success…

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What do you expect from PICE- ENGR.
UAE Chapter? ALEX
To prepare each Members to ABUAN
be technical enough for the
continuous improvement of PICE-UAE CHAPTER
Civil Engineering field.
2020 J O U R N A L
Any short advice to our fellow
Engineers?
Keep learning, keep
improving and always
have Faith in the Lord…

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What do you expect from PICE- ENGR.
UAE Chapter? MARICAR
PALOMO
Expecting PICE-UAE Chapter to
help me broaden my knowledge PICE-UAE CHAPTER
about different fields, aspects
and process in Engineering 2020 J O U R N A L
Industry..

Any short advice to our fellow
Engineers?
To my fellow Associate engineers,
Please join and register as member
of PICE-UAE Chapter because they
are conducting many opportunities
like seminars/webinars that could
be a big help for your career growth..

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR PICE-UAE CHAPTER 2020

1 Webinar No. 6; FAÇADE 101; Basic of Façade Engineering 9th October 2020

2 Webinar No. 7; FAÇADE Engineering Part 2 23rd October 2020

3 State of the Chapter Address (SOCA) & General Membership 30th October 2020
Assembly

4 Webinar No. 8: Contract Management 14th November 2020

5 Year End Report & Elections for the BOD for the Year 2021 TBA

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Free Webinar No. 6

Sr. Façade Engineer

9th October 2020 at 9:00 am to 12:00 nn (UAE Time) Register here

@ Zoom Cloud Meeting

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We will live together as ONE…

2020 may not be bad at all and emerge as the most challenging part of our lives…
-We learned to be thankful even on small things that we have
-It reminds us that life is far more important than money
-It brought us closer to our families
-People learned to share love with one another especially the one’s in need
-We brought back ourselves to God for forgiveness, guidance and protection.