DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Davao City Chapter has recently installed its new and the 40th set of officers, directors and working committees at the Marco Polo Davao.
The new officers took their oath to Davao City First District representative, Congressman Karlo Alexei B. Nograles.
In his keynote speech, Nograles recognizes the role of civil engineers in nation building. He said civil engineers play a crucial part in the realization of their infrastructure and road network projects in the city since the time of his father, speaker of the House of Representatives, Prospero 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. Toribio as member of the Board of Directors.
Engr. Erdsan Rene S. Suero and Engr. Eddie C. Fuentes also took their oath as chairpersons of the convention and nomination committees respectively.
Torrejon, a businessman and contractor, laid his priority agenda during the year. As kick off point, Torrejon said he will start his term by providing a refresher’s training enhancing the knowledge of each officers, directors and committee members 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 wants his term packed with actions. “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 said.
He also vowed to bring another PICE national convention in Davao before the year ends. He said the undertakings are necessary for PICE Davao to become liquid. We need to generate funds to finance all our projects. “Kaya natin ito,” Torrejon said. (Mindanao Examiner with PICE)
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