The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Davao City Chapter installed its 40th set of officers, directors, and working committees last January 12 at The Marco Polo, Davao. The new officers took their oath before Davao City First District Rep. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles.
In his keynote speech, Nograles recognized the role of civil engineers in nation building, saying civil engineers have a crucial part in the realization of the infrastructure and road network projects in the city since the time of his father, former House Speaker Prospero “Boy” Nograles.
The 2015 officers who took their oath were Engr. Angel T. Torrejon, President; Engr. Juliet T. Luy, 1st Vice President; Engr. Roderick R. Tecson, 2nd Vice President; Engr. Mary Ann R. Oani, Secretary; Engr. Cresilda T. Caballero, Treasurer; Engr. Juan Claudio Y. Tinga, Auditor; Engr. Anacleto V. Calamba Jr., PIO; Engr. Elmer C. Capili, Business Manager; and Engineers Gary Lee L. Anghag, Gintherese A. Capa, Loreto G. Dalangin VI, Flordeluna J. Juyo, Nelson S. Palermo, Arniel A. Sosa and George Anthony G. Torribio as member of the Board of Directors. Also present to take their oath as chairpersons of the convention and nomination committees were Engr. Erdsan Rene S. Suero and Engr. Eddie C. Fuentes respectively.
Engr. Torrejon, a businessman and contractor, laid his priority agenda before the Board. As kick off point, Torrejon said he will start his term by providing a refresher’s training enhancing the knowledge of each officer, director, and committee member on classic guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. He said total harmony is important in getting everyone’s opinion during every meeting.
In addressing the Board, Torrejon also said he want his term packed with action. “I want to bring PICE’s presence in less fortunate communities. I want to promote continuing professional development trainings and fellowships among PICE and Junior PICE members and non-members alike. To do this, I need your full support and cooperation. Let’s start the ball rolling by working together the facelifting of PICE building and the immediate construction of the 120 persons capacity PICE training center that will become operational before the end of the second quarter of this year.”
He also vowed to bring another PICE national convention in the city before the year ends. He said these undertakings are necessary for PICE Davao to become liquid. “We need to generate funds to finance all our projects. Kaya natin ito,” Torrejon added.
Meanwhile, more than a hundred new civil engineers will also take their oath before the PICE and the Professional Regulatory Commission this January 16 at the Apo View Hotel. All board passers who wish to participate in this event may call or visit PICE office at Arellano Extension corner Panganiban Street, Davao City with Telefax number (082) 300-5604 and email address at pice_davaocity@yahoo.com.
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