PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION

Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
START-UP COMPETITION
Call for Start-Up Proposals (April - May 2022)

Bootcamp Sessions (July - September 2022)

Technopreneurship and Problem Exploration
Design Thinking (Ideation and Prototyping)
Market Testing and Validation
Financial Planning and Modeling
Art of Pitching

Final Pitch Competition (September 13, 2022)

PRE-CONVENTION (SEPTEMBER 13, 2022) TUESDAY

Guest Appearance at Central Luzon TV (CLTV 35)
08:00 AM - 12:00 NN Courtesy call to Pampanga LGU (San Fernando City
Officials and Pampanga Governor)

Start-Up Challenge Pitching Competition

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Venue: Online, Zoom Teleconference Inc.

Holy Mass
06:00 PM - 7:00 PM Venue: Our Lady of Sorrow Parish, City of San Fernando

CONVENTION DAY 1
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 (WEDNESDAY)

TIME ACTIVITIES
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Registration

Online Face to Face

Platform Navigation Tutorials PIChE Chapter Presidents
Convention Protocols and Meeting
Reminders Venue: VIP Suite, Mezzanine Floor,
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Laus Group Event Center
Convention Videos and other
related activities
Sponsors Video Presentation
Venue: VX-Events Platform, Global Link
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES
Online
Pre-convention Lectures
Lecture 1: Chemical Engineering
Role in the development of
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Coronavirus Vaccines against
coronavirus disease
Speaker: Dr. Rinly R. Gecosala Face to Face

Venue: VX-Events Platform, Global Link PIChE College of Fellows

General Assembly and
Pre-convention Lectures
Conferment of New College
Lecture 2: Chemical Engineers of Fellows
Taking Part in Sustainability
11:00 AM - 12:00 NN Ventures Venue: VIP Suite, Mezzanine Floor,
Speaker: Dr. Bryan G. Alamani Laus Group Event Center

Venue: VX-Events Platform, Global Link

12:00 NN - 01:00 PM Lunch

Start-Up Finalist Presentations

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Venue: VX-Events Platform, Global Link

Opening and Viewing of Exhibit (Ribbon Cutting)

Convention Protocol Reminders & Safety Briefing
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Chapter Videos and Endorsements
Venue: Laus Group Event Center Foyer - Livestreamed at VX-Events
Platform, Global Link

Opening Ceremonies
Attire: Filipiniana for Women; Barong Tagalog for Men
Venue: Hall A, Laus Group Event Center - livestreamed at VX-Events
Platform, Global Link

Processional
Chapter’s Banner with the Chapter President & Officers
ASEAN, Associate ASEAN, and APEC Engineers
PIChE Excellence Awardees 2022
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Host Chapter Officers and Advisers
PIChE National Board of Trustees
PIChE Past Presidents
PIChE College of Fellows
Professional Regulatory Board of Chemical Engineering
Guest Speaker with Convention Chairperson and PIChE IPP
Keynote Speaker with PIChE National President and
Convention Host Chapter President
Entry of Colors
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES
Opening Ceremonies
Invocation/Doxology
Philippine National Anthem
04:30 PM - 04:40 PM
Koro Bangkal – Bataan Aeta Singers
Presentation of Delegates
Acknowledgement of Guests

Opening of the 83rd PIChE National Convention

04:40 PM - 04:50 PM Dr. Nathaniel P. Dugos, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
Convention Chairperson

Opening Remarks
04:50 PM - 05:00 PM Engr. Jan Tomnick D.G Martin, Associate ASEAN Eng
Host Chapter President

Welcome Remarks
05:00 PM - 05:10 PM Hon. Jose Enrique S. Garcia III
Governor, Province of Bataan

Welcome Remarks
05:10 PM - 05:20 PM Hon. Dennis G. Pineda
Governor, Province of Pampanga

Welcome Remarks
05:20 PM - 05:30 PM Vilma B. Caluag
Mayor, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

President's Message
05:30 PM - 05:40 PM Engr. Chamaigne Luz D. Jamandre, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
National President, PIChE

Introduction of the Guest Speaker

05:40 PM - 05:45 PM
Engr. Naomi Cossette R. Luis, PIChE Secretary

Guest Speaker Message

Evolution of the Oil and Gas Industry in the Philippines and the
role of Chemical Engineers in the path towards innovation and
05:45 PM - 06:15 PM
sustainability”
Engr. Lubin B. Nepomuceno
General Manager, Petron Corporation

Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation to the Guest Speaker

Dr. Nathaniel P. Dugos, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
06:15 PM - 06:20 PM
Engr. Chamaigne Luz D. Jamandre, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
Engr. Ralph Edrean B. Omadto

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

06:20 PM - 06:25 PM
Dr. Araceli Magsino-Monsada, PIChE Treasurer
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES
Keynote Speaker Message
“ChE Unlocked: Exploring Specializations in Addressing
06:25 PM - 06:55 PM Global Challenges”
Dr. Ely Anthony R. Ouano
Former DENR-EMB Director

Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation to the Keynote Speaker

Dr. Nathaniel P. Dugos, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Engr. Chamaigne Luz D. Jamandre, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
Engr. Ralph Edrean B. Omadto

Dinner
Intermission Number
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
PUP Bandang Kawayan
Koro Bangkal – Bataan Aeta Singers

Presentation of New Members of College of Fellows

Prof. Alberto A. Laurito
Chairman, PIChE College of Fellows
07:30 PM - 07:40 PM
Presentation of New ASEAN and Associate ASEAN Engineers
Engr. Chamaigne Luz D. Jamandre, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
National President, PIChE

Awarding Ceremonies
Engr. Maricris C. Vines, ASEAN Eng
Chairman, Awards Committee

PIChE Excellence Award

Nuna Almanzor Award for the Most Outstanding
Chemical Engineer
Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award (OChEA)
07:40 PM - 09:10 PM
Government Service
Industry
Atty. Rosendo & Luz Tansinsin Award for Research and Development
Young Engineer
Outstanding PIChE Chapter Award (OPCA)
President Emeritus
Member Emeritus

Intermission Number
09:10 PM - 09:20 PM
PUP Bandang Kawayan

09:20 PM - 09:30 PM Acknowledgement of Sponsors & Exhibitors, Announcements

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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

CONVENTION DAY 2
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 (THURSDAY)

TIME ACTIVITIES

Whole Day Viewing of Exhibit

Business Meeting and Plenary Sessions

Attire: Business Suit
Venue: Hall A, Laus Group Event Center - livestreamed at VX-Events Platform, Global Link

Business Meeting
Engr. Chamaigne Luz Jamandre, ASEAN Eng
National President, PIChE
Presiding Officer

08:00 AM - 09:30 PM PIChE Prayer

PIChE Mission and Vision Statement
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Roadmap 2025 Updates

Morning Plenary Sessions

Moderators:
Engr. Ma. Elena T. Perlado, PIChE Area Vice President - NCR and International
Dr. Albert B. Jubilo, PIChE PRO and Managing Director

Plenary Session 1 (Chemical Engineering in Pharmaceutical

Industry: Pharmaceutical Engineering as a Chemical Engineering
Specialization)
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Speaker: Engr. Arnel N. Cabungcal
Assistant Vice President - Manufacturing Operations Services &
Technology, Unilab, Inc.

Plenary Session 2 (Creativity & Sustainability: Key Roles of

Chemical Engineers in Food Manufacturing)
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Speaker: Engr. Darlene G. Zalvidea
Sourcing Unit Futures Manufacturing Lead, Unilever Philippines, Inc.

Plenary Session 3 (Perspectives on Nanocarbon-Based Green

Engineering)
11:10 AM - 12:00 NN
Speaker: Dr. Armando T. Quitain
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology,
Kumamoto University

Lunch
12:00 NN - 01:00 PM
Bid to host the 85th PIChE National Convention
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES
Afternoon Plenary Sessions
Moderators:
Engr. Eloisa L. Villegas, PIChE Area Vice President - Visayas
Engr. Emmie G. Reyes, PIChE Auditor

Plenary Session 4 (Water and Energy Nexus: Supporting

Sustainable Energy Production)
01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
Speaker: Engr. Albert A. Samuela
Senior Marketing Manager, Nalco: An Ecolab Company

Plenary Session 5 (Petroleum Refining: Chemical Engineering in

Action)
01:50 PM - 02:40 PM
Speaker: Engr. Clarito B. Geron
Manager - Special Projects Team, Petron Corporation

Plenary Session 6 (Innovation Trends in the Water and

Wastewater Sector: The Role of Chemical Engineers in Circular
02:40 PM - 03:30 PM Economy and Water Reuse)
Speaker: Engr. Glenny A. Ermita
Technology Consultant, Isle Utilities

Plenary Session 7 (Process Safety: Chemical Engineers and the

Future of Safety)
03:30 PM - 04:20 PM
Speaker: Engr. Joanne S. Dionela
General Manager, Rethink I.T., Inc.

Plenary Session 8 (Forensic Engineering and Investigation: The

Role of Chemical Engineers)
04:20 PM - 05:10 PM
Speaker: Pol. Col Mary Leocy J. Mag-abo
Regional Chief, Philippine National Police Regional Forensic Unit 6

ASEAN Engineers and PIChE ChE Registry Conferment

Engr. Chamaigne Luz D. Jamandre, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
National President, PIChE
05:10 PM - 06:10 PM
Hon. Cezar S. de la Cruz, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE, MFSM
Member, Professional Regulatory Board for Chemical Engineering
Attire: Business Suit

06:10 PM - 07:00 PM Free and Easy

Fellowship Night “ChErlock: Mystery Adventure”

Attire: Detective-inspired Outfits
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Hall A, Laus Group Event Center - livestreamed at VX-Events
Platform, Global Link
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

CONVENTION DAY 3
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 (FRIDAY)

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE SPEAKER

Whole Day Viewing of Exhibit

Breakout and Plenary Sessions

Attire: Chapter/Convention Shirt
Venues: Hall A and VIP Suite, Laus Group Event Center
Conference Room, Microtel
Livestreamed at VX-Events Platform, Global Link

THEMATIC SESSION A
Theme: Chemical Engineers working towards Environmental
Breakout Room #1 Sustainability
Host: Engr. John Von C. dela Cruz, PIChE YES
Venue: Hall A, Laus Group Event Center

AQUABLOCKS: Development of a Cost-

Effective Wastewater Treatment Plant
08:00 AM - 08:25 AM Through a Combined Design Thinking Engr. Joshua Bon A. Roco
and Lean Start-up Approach

Moderator: PIChE Baguio-Benguet

Particulate Reduction of River Water

Samples Using Akapulko (Senna alata
08:25 AM - 08:50 AM Linn) Seed Extract as Biocoagulant Engr. Alva P. Durian

Moderator: PIChE Batangas

Feasibility study of scrap utilization and

Biodegradable packaging in the PE
08:50 AM - 09:15 AM (Polyethylene) Film Blown Extrusion Engr. Joanne Claire B. Paring
Industry

Moderator: PIChE Boysen

Marine Litter in Philippine Seas: A Review

of Waste Leakage Baselines, Issues and
09:15 AM - 09:40 AM Plastic Waste Reduction Approaches Engr. Voltaire L. Acosta

Moderator: PIChE Bukidnon

Addressing Water Scarcity through

Water Demand Management Strategies
09:40 AM - 10:05 AM Engr. Albert A. Samuela
Moderator: PIChE Bulacan
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE SPEAKER

UV-H2O2 Treatment of
Pharmaceutical/Cosmetic Wastewater
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Engr. Aladino M. Abulencia

Moderator: PIChE Cagayan de Oro

Resource Efficient Cleaner Production

Strategies for Lighthouse Cooperative’s
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Chicharabao Industry Dr. Mary Jane C. Calagui

Moderator: PIChE CAMANAVA

Large Scale Decontamination System of

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Herbal Insulin Plantz Dr. Annabele S. Elano and
Dr. Rinly R. Gecosala
Moderator: PIChE Cavite

Climate Change: Current Updates on

11:30 AM - 12:00 NN Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Dr. Annabele S. Elano and
Dr. Rinly R. Gecosala
Moderator: PIChE Cebu

THEMATIC SESSION B
Theme: Chemical Engineers in Energy, Process Safety, Forensics,
Breakout Room #2 and Entrepreneurship
Host: Engr. Paul Edward L. Acosta, PIChE-YES
Venue: VIP Suite, Mezzanine Floor, Laus Group Event Center

Implementation of Energy Management

System - Maynilad's Success Story and
08:00 AM - 08:25 AM Lessons Learned Engr. John Emmanuel B.
Martinez
Moderator: PIChE Davao

Decommissioning of Disused Nuclear

Gauges from a Coal Power Plant:
08:25 AM - 08:50 AM Practice in the Philippines Engr. Ronald E. Piquero

Moderator: PIChE DENR

Selection of a Management Strategy for

Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel for
08:50 AM - 09:15 AM Engr. Ronald E. Piquero
the Proposed Nuclear Power Program in
the Philippines

Passive solar-driven membrane

seawater desalination in the Philippines
09:15 AM - 09:40 AM Dr. Noel Peter B. Tan

Moderator: PIChE Fluor Daniel

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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE SPEAKER

Application of Failure Mode and Effects
Analysis (FMEA) on the Virtual Process
09:40 AM - 10:05 AM Hazard Analysis of Acetone Production Princes Ann E. Prieto
Process
Moderator: PIChE Iligan Bay

Managing risk by defining boundaries

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Engr. Veronica B. Luna
Moderator: PIChE Isabela

Engineered Risk Reduction Systems

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM Assurance Activities in EPC Phases of a Engr. Veronica B. Luna
Project

Understanding Forensic Chemical

10:55 AM - 11:20 AM Engineering: A New Specialty Dr. Albert B Jubilo
Moderator: PIChE DOST

Working Framework for Chemical

11:20 AM - 11:45 AM Engineering Entrepreneurship Engr. Jed M. Bellen
Moderator: PIChE Laguna

A Systematic Review of Protocols for Iron

Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles Mary Margarette
11:45 AM - 12:10 PM Suspended in Alginate-Gelatin (Type A) Macatumpag and Juliah
Hydrogel as Potential Sustained Release Faye Dela Vega
Mechanism for Topical Medication
Moderator: PIChE Tarlac

THEMATIC SESSION C
Theme: Advancements and Innovations in Chemical Engineering
Breakout Room #3 Specializations
Host: Engr. Pia F. Del Rosario, PIChE YES
Venue: Conference Room, Microtel Pampanga

Assessment of Glucose Levels Using a Maria Cristina Asuncion H.

08:00 AM - 08:25 AM Non- Invasive Sweat Sensor Pilapil and Franchell Eds
Moderator: PIChE Maynilad-MWSS M. Javier

In silico structure-based drug screening of

Bignay (Antidesma bunius (L.) Spreng)
phytochemicals as potential inhibitors of
08:25 AM - 08:50 AM Nygen Keith Louise D. Turla
asthma-related protein Cysteinyl
Leukotriene 1 (CysLT1)
Moderator: PIChE Metro Manila Academe

Production And Characterization of

08:50 AM - 09:15 AM Engr. Audrey Dianne G.
Onion (Allium cepa L.) Leaves Powder
Mangilet
Moderator: PIChE Metro Manila East
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE SPEAKER

Preparation of Cross-linked Partially
Neutralized Poly (Acrylic Acid)
09:15 AM - 09:40 AM Copolymer Incorporated with Nanosized Dr. Ariel V. Melendres
Silica

Moderator: PIChE Metro Manila South

Facile Synthesis and Characterization of

Sea Urchin ZnO Nanostructures Via Sol-
09:40 AM - 10:05 AM Gel Method Dr. Juvy J. Monserate

Moderator: PIChE Metro Manila West

Intensifying Biomass Conversion in

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM Batch/ Continuous Mode Dr. Elaine G. Mission

Moderator: PIChE Negros Occidental

In silico screening of Potential HIV-1 Non-

nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Inhibitors (NNRTIs) Engr. Ryan Christian R. Suplito

Moderator: PIChE Palawan

Planning considerations in the design,

construction and operation of a
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM domestic SBR system Engr. Carlo B. Galicia

Moderator: PIChE Panay

A Comparative Investigation on the

Performance of Alumina-Supported
Bimettalic Catalysts for Levulinic Acid
11:30 AM - 12:00 NN Dr. Reibelle Q. Raguindin
Hydrogenation

Moderator: PIChE Tacloban

Lunch
12:00 NN - 01:00 PM
Awarding of the 83rd PIChE National Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors

Afternoon Plenary Sessions

Moderators:
Engr. Ma. Christina A. Valerio – PIChE Trustee
Engr. Michael M. Soliva – PIChE Trustee

Plenary Session 9 (Chemical Engineering Education

Specialization: Taking on the Global Challenges)
01:00 PM - 01:50 PM Speaker: Dr. Rizalinda L. De Leon
Professor, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TIME ACTIVITIES
Plenary Session 10 (Metrology as a Chemical Engineering
Specialization)
01:50 PM - 02:40 PM
Speaker: Engr. Jes Andre G. Trillana
Science Research Specialist II, Philippine Accreditation Bureau,
National Metrology Laboratory

Plenary Session 11 (Decarbonizing the LNG Value Chain)

02:40 PM - 03:30 PM Speaker: Engr. Dominic Aldous A. Emboltorio
Principal Process Engineer, Fluor Philippines

Round Table Discussion with Professional Regulatory Board

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Updates and Upcoming Programs

Sustainability Training Program

04:30 PM - 05:20 PM Presentation of Training Course
Graduation of Sustainability Training Program – Batch 1

Closing Ceremonies

Awarding Ceremonies
Best Paper and Presenter
Best Poster
Startup Challenge Winners

Announcement of 84th PIChE National Convention Host

Turnover of the Key to Responsibility
05:20 PM - 06:00 PM Promotion of Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical
Engineering (APCChE)

Announcement of 85th PIChE National Convention Host

Closing Remarks
Dr. Nathaniel P. Dugos, ASEAN Eng, FPIChE
Convention Chairperson
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83rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Laus Group Event Centre, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

CONVENTION DAY 4
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 (SATURDAY)

FACE-TO-FACE
TIME ACTIVITIES
05:30 AM - 08:00 AM Assembly and Travel to Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

08:00 AM - 12:00 NN Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

12:00 NN - 01:00 PM Lunch Break

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Petron Bataan Refinery Tour

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Mt. Samat National Shrine Tour

ONLINE
TIME ACTIVITIES
Opening Prayer
09:00 AM - 09:20 AM National Anthem
Welcome Remarks

09:20 AM - 10:35 AM Virtual Plant Tour 1 - JG Summit Olefins Corporation

10:35 AM - 11:50 AM Virtual Plant Tour 2 - Philippine Resins Industries, Inc. (PRII)

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch Break

12:30 PM - 01:45 PM Virtual Plant Tour 3 - Orica Philippines Inc.

01:45 PM - 02:50 PM Virtual Plant Tour 4 - Department of National Defense - Arsenal

02:50 PM - 03:00 PM Closing Remarks & Survey