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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.
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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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.