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January – March 2017 Vol.1 No. 01 Series of 2017

Induction of 2017 PICE Board of Directors and Officers…

Leadership Training Workshop…

ASEP SA – RCC Structural Engineering Summit..

Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) Orientation and Review Class…

Project Control and Monitoring Seminar…

Philippine Council of Engineers and Architects (PCEA) 1st Annual Convention…

ASEAN/APEC Engineer and ASEP Membership Writeshops…

Know Your 2017 Officers…

Community Service – Bahay Kalinga

Sports News

Fun Run – Run for Life…

1st PICE Riyadh Basketball Tournament 2017…

Special ReportInnovative and Effective Designs Applied on Riyadh Metro Project (Package 3) from Geotechnical Perspective

he 2017 PICE-Riyadh Board of Directors (BOD) and

Inside this issue…

Official Newsletter of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, KSA-Riyadh Region ChapterInternational Charter No. 02 • Order of Filipino Civil Engineers in Riyadh

www.pice-ksa-riyadh.org

ALA Bantilan Inducts 2017 PICE-KSA Riyadh BOD and Officers

In her inspirational message, Hon. Bantilan extended her thanks and appreciation to the organization for actively promoting the professional standard of civil engineers in Riyadh and for helping its members enhanced and developed their knowledge

Inducted into office were the fifteen (15) regular members of the BOD and other ex-officio members and committee chairs headed by Engr. Alvin L. Ceballos, this year’s chapter President.

through its continuing professional development program by conducting technical seminars and trainings to its members. She also thanked the organization for the help and support it extended to the distressed fellow OFWs in Bahay Kalinga and encouraged them to continue its community service extension program.

Engr. Joe Niño E. Orapa, the out-going president, in his message challenged the new BODs and Officers to continuously adhere to the organization’s vision of making the Filipino civil engineers in the Central Region of KSA to be global engineers for Nation building.

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BOD and Officers as they take their Oath of Office

The newly inducted Board of Directors and Officers with Hon. Firma P. Bantilan (3rd from left seated in front)

PICE-KSA Riyadh Newsletter January – March 2017

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TOfficers were sworn in into office by Assistant Labor Attaché, Hon. Firma P. Bantilan during the induction ceremony held on January 13, 2017 at the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Sulaimanya, Riyadh.

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In his acceptance speech, in-coming President Engr. Alvin L. Ceballos, extended first his utmost thanks to Hon. Bantilan for gracing the occasion and for the continued support of her office in the activities of PICE KSA Riyadh. He urged his fellow BODs and Officers to support and work with him for the implementation and realization of

them to take by putting their minds and hearts the oath of office they pledged.The ceremony which was hosted by Engr. Rusmar Ian D. Tijing, chair of the Professional Accreditations Committee, ended successfully with the customary photo ops and a simple but delectable refreshments. – J. Abaincia

the 10-Point Agenda 2017 that he drafted and introduced for the success of the organization in achieving its mission of responding to the challenges of globalization for the development of the Filipino Nation.Executive Vice President, Engr. Joel G. Abaincia, in his closing remarks reminded his fellow inductees to take on their new responsibilities that respective positions require

ALA Bantilan Inducts…Continued from page 1

Turn-over of gavel from Outgoing President Engr. Joe Niño Orapa(Right) to In-coming President Engr. Alvin Ceballos


(BOD) monthly meeting held at BP Training Center on January 06, 2016.The joint events were properly opened with a Call to Order by the Sergeant-at-Arms, Engr. Warren D. Jacinto followed by the prayer led by Engr. Juanito C. Ricohermoso, Executive Secretary.The first part of the event commenced with a simple turn-over ceremony initiated by reading the turn-over

ngr. Alvin Ceballos, President-elect accepted the gavel handed to him by Engr. Joe Niño E. Orapa, 2016 President, during the first Board of Directors

Turn-Over of Gavel, 1st BOD Monthly Meeting, and Signing of Appointment Papers in One

By Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon

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ceremonial rites by Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon, Public Relations Officer (PRO), followed by the handing-over of the gavel by the out-going President, Engr. Orapa, to the in-coming 2017 President, Engr. Ceballos. The gavel symbolized the responsibilities being turned-over by the previous Board of Directors and accepted by the newly elected Board represented by the new President.Engr. Joe Niño E. Orapa delivered his out-going message full of gratitude to the 2016 BODs for the job well done and inspire the 2017 BODs and Officers to be pro-active, and to focus with perseverance in performing their tasks ahead.Engr. Alvin Ceballos delivered his acceptance message full of encouragement and challenged the 2017 BODs and Officers to support and focus the goals to be fulfilled under his leadership based on the Mission and Vision of the Chapter as the guiding light.The second part was the signing of appointment papers by the new Sports Coordinator, Engr. ReymondMendoza; Sports Adviser, Engr. Feliciano A. Kalalo; and Engr. Bernard A. Pareja as PICE Riyadh RepresentativeIn-coming President Engr. Ceballos (Center) accepting his

responsibilities from Out-going President Engr. Orapa

Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon, PRO, as he reads the ceremonialrites during the turn-over of duties and responsibilities fromthe Out-going to In-coming Presidents


to the Philippine Council of Engineers and Architects (PCEA).The third part of the joint event was the 1st BOD Meeting presided by Engr. Alvin Ceballos. The meeting discussed the agenda one by one and started with proper turn-over of responsibilities in each position by signing a turn-over paper from BOD 2016 to 2017 wherein each individual complied. Discussions of the “New Business” in the agenda followed such as the appointment and confirmation of new Sports Coordinator, Sports Adviser and PICE Representative to PCEA. Nomination and appointment of the Ad Hoc Committee for CBL Amendments followed. Appointed were Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr. as Chairman and Engr. Joel G. Abaincia, Engr. Melvin Candelario, Engr. Angelito V. Monte and Engr. Joe Niño Orapa as members. Presentation of the Chapter’s 10-Point Priority Agenda 2017 was also discussed including the upcoming activities such as the BOD 2017 Leadership Training Workshop, SPLBE Orientation, Writeshops for ASEAN/APEC Engineering Registry and the 1st Technical Seminar. The 1st BOD regular monthly meeting ended at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon. – E. Pagulon

Engr. Ceballos reads the appointment of Engr. Feliciano A. Kalaloas Sports Adviser

Out-going President Engr. Joe Niño E. Orapa as he delivers his message to the new Board of Directors and Officers

Members of the Board of Directorsduring the 1st BOD Meeting

Members of the Board of Directorsduring the 1st BOD Meeting


January 13, 2017, held at the BP Training Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The Training & Workshop was formally begun with a call to order by Engr.Warren D. Jacinto, Sergeant-at-Arms, followed by the Invocation and National Anthem led by Engr. Juanito C. Ricohermoso. A welcome address was delivered by Engr. Alvin Ceballos, 2017 President, and Engr. Noel Crisostomo, Specialty Director and Chairman of the Specialty Divisions Committee, introduced the first resource speaker.One of the resource speakers, Engr. Rusmar Ian D. Tijing discussed and emphasized the relevance of planning and budgeting in managing the organization to stay within the approved budget. The attendees were provided with templates and samples of budget plan and were grouped according to their respective committees and functions as BDO/Officers. Its purpose was to come up with an annual budget for each committee which will then be consolidated into one report as the Annual Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2017. The first session was concluded by the awarding of the certificate of appreciation to the resource speaker handed by the Chapter President.Engr. Rey R. Magluyan the Chapter’s Vice-President for Education introduced the second resource speaker, Mr. Jeffrey Magluyan. The speaker emphasized the relevance of Integrity

he PICE Riyadh Board of Directors (B.O.D) and Officers conducted its Leadership Training and Workshop on

PICE Riyadh holds Leadership Training and Workshop for BODs and Officers

By Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon

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BOD and Officers pose after the Leadership Training Workshop

and Values Formation as the foundation of success either in business or in non-profit organizations.Mr. Jeffrey Magluyandefines integrity as the quality of being honest, having strong moral principle and moral uprightness. He added that it is a personal choice to hold oneself to consistent moral and ethical standard, and quoted Carl Lewis who said “It is the ability to do the right thing even no one is watching” and imparted his own personal story that resulted respect and admiration from his


colleagues and top management of the bank that employed him.The speaker emphasized the Code of Ethics of Civil Engineers as the guiding light wherein the core values and fundamental principles of a civil engineer are anchored. He demonstrated by showing photos of engineering failures that caused deaths and damaged of properties as a result of malpractice of the profession by ignoring the principles.The second session was concluded by awarding the certificate of appreciation to the resource speaker handed by the Chapter’s Executive Vice President, Engr. Joel G. Abaincia.The third and the last session, The Parliamentary Procedure was started by the introduction of the resource speaker Engr. Ruel D. Ontiveros, DTM by Engr. Jaime M. Castaneda Jr., SPLBE Director.Engr. Hontiveros discussed the relevance of the parliamentary procedures by Robert’s Rules of Order during the meeting. He begun discussing the six (6) steps in making a motion, seconding the motion and the subsidiary motion. He demonstrated to the attendees samples of uncommon situation during the meeting wherein Robert’s Rules or parliamentary procedure is really viable. The last session ended by the awarding of certificate of appreciation to the resource speaker handed by President Ceballos, – Ed Pagulon

Engr. Rusmar Ian D. Tijing discusses Budget and FiscalManagement

Mr. Jeffrey Magluyan talks about Integrity and ValuesFormation

Engr. Ruel Ontiveros as he discussed the topic onParliamentary Procedures

Engr. Tijing receives his Certificate of Appreciation fromPresident Alvin L. Ceballos

President Ceballos reads the Certificate of Appreciationbefore awarding to Engr. Ontiveros

The delegations were composed of Engr. Melvin R. Candelario M.ASEP - Past President (2008), Engr. Ramon Dimagiba - Past President (2010), Eng. Alvin L. Ceballos - 2017 President, Engr. Joel G. Abaincia - Executive Vice President, Engr. Rey R. Maluyan - VP Education, Engr. Noel Crisostomo-Specialty Director, Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon - Public Relations Officer, Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr. - Business Manager, Engr. Warren D. Jacinto - Sergeant-at-Arms, Engr. Julie G. Galeon - Membership Committee member, and Engr. Arnold Seangoy - member of the Education Committee. The delegates were able to traverse the desert through the 400 kilometers road from Riyadh to Al Khobar a night before the event.The Theme of the Structural Engineering Summit: “Filipino Structural Engineers' Resiliency and Aligned Frontiers Towards Global Practices and Sustainability”.

12 PICE Riyadh Delegates Attend Structural Engineering Summit 2017 in Al-KhobarBy Edgardo S. Pagulon

The event commenced at 7:00am by the following sequence: Registration of Delegates composed of accommodating gentlemen Engr. Jonney, Engr. Carlos and Engr. Kit; followed by Preliminaries and House Rules by Engr. Reynaldo R. Illut; Philippine National Anthem (Computer Generated); Invocation led by Engr. Esmie and Engr. Randy; Welcome Address by Engr. TreseT. Bustamante, M.ASEP; Introduction of the Keynote Speaker by Engr. Carlos Lope L. Caabay, M.ASEP. The event was hosted by two gorgeous masters of ceremonies, Engr. Aida M. Abraham and Anabelle G. Gacusta.In Plenary Session 1 the Keynote Speaker, Engr. Frederick Francis M. Sison, ASEP President 2015-2016, discussed the Role and Relevance of ASEP 2017, highlighting the importance of organizing the Filipino Structural Engineers overseas particularly from the different regions of Saudi Arabia and other countries of the Middle East by establishing the Regional Coordinating Councils (RCC) as link point to ASEP National since ASEP Constitution and By-Laws has no provision for the creation of chapters.Engr. Sison mentioned that ASEP has the proposed master’s degree program in structural engineering through Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with some Universities in the Philippines as the accredited Institution recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). ASEP signed an MOU with with Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) and the University of Mindanao (UM). The proposed master’s degree could also provide great avenue for structural Engineers working abroad through progressive type curriculum as equivalent to the proposed master’s degree by attending series of training

Engr. Frederick Francis M. Sison, ASEP President 2015-2016 as he discussed the roleand relevance of ASEP 2017 during the plenary session

welve (12) Civil Engineers from PICE Riyadh attended the Structural Engineering Summit 2017 held in Le Meridien Hotel, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on January 27, 2017.T


Some PICE Riyadh delegates headed by President Engr. Alvin L. Ceballos (3rd fromleft) pose at the entrance of the hotel venue

workshops or seminars, a chance of becoming specialist to be facilitated by an expert abroad through ASEP Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs).The speaker continued and mentioned ISSEP or Institution of Specialist Structural Engineers of the Philippines as the sub-committee and the accrediting body of ASEP for the Specialist applicants both from ASEP and PICE members. The Plenary Session 1 ended with an interactive Question and Answer portion.In Plenary Session 2, Engr. Sison discussed the overview of some relevant changes of the 7th Edition of the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP 2015) particularly the wind loads which has the bulk of the revisions. He added that the Wind Loads in the Code was updated based from the ASCE 7-10 that uses contour maps instead of zoning maps. The contour maps was adapted in Philippine settings as a result of diligent research done by Dr. Lessandro Estelito O. Garciano, one of ASEP Board of Directors. Contour wind speed maps are based on probabilistic analysis of 50, 75 and 100 years recurrence period with the extreme case in zone-1 of 365km/hour. The Speaker stressed that wind loads may not govern in structural analysis but serviceability is affected considering that the areas are always visited by typhoons. Engr. Sisonadded that the most recommended roof type to use is the Hip Type roofing or the four-sided hip roof.The Speaker continued discussing the following changes of the NSCP 2015: FOR FOUNDATION: The allowable bearing capacity for foundations on rocks has been increased. Slope protection provisions, sub-section of soil erosion protection, sub-sections of mechanically stabilized earth have been introduced. Table of minimum requirements of bore-holes in soil investigation has also been added.FOR EARTH QUAKE:The NSCP 2015 published with the latest revised map of fault lines based from PhilVocs which is specific in each region of the Philippines available only in a hardbound copy with the same can also be accessed through ASEP website for easy reference.STRUCTURAL CONCRETE:The Structural Concrete is based from ACI 318-14 and organized as member based documents with several standard references and specification have been updated with new reference specifications adapted from New Zealand which is related qualification to the use of quenched tempered thermo-mechanically treated reinforcement wherein in the speaker stressed that steel bars in some parts of the Philippines found to have its outer core steel of grade 60 but the inner is grade 40 which the code does not prohibit of using but with certain limitations, not to be used in the critical part of the structure and is classified as non-suited for welding.The delegates did not only show interest to acquire learnings but also showed talents as Engr. Warren D. Jacinto performed his music using a saxophone that amazed the crowd. Engr. Jacinto’s performance only proved that

a structural engineer can be both analytical and artist.Two of the PICE Riyadh delegates, Engr. Johnny M. Lagansi, Jr. and Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr. each won a copy of the NSCP 2015 in the raffle draw which was handed to them personally by Engr. Sison.The seminar ended after the giving of certificates to the attendees and the closing remarks delivered by Engr. Bustamante. – E. Pagulon


Engr. Frederick Francis Sison (Center), ASEP President (2015-2016) and Engr. Mario Balboa (4th from left) with some PICERiyadh delegates

Delegates with Engr. Trese Bustamante (5th from left)

The two ladies masters of ceremony pose with PICE Riyadhdelegates

PICE Riyadh delegates final group photo at the hotel venue


Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) held annually here in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, as well as in other cities in the Middle East. The program is part of the Chapter’s mandate to help civil engineering graduates who are currently working in Riyadh, an opportunity to take and pass the examinations and be a full pledge licensed civil engineer.This year is not an exemption from the last seven (7) years as PICE Riyadh started thereview class as early as two (2) months ago. With the goal of surpassing last year’s achievement of PICE Riyadh examinees who got an overall passing percentage of 33.33%, an Orientation about the program was conducted on February 3, 2017 at White Palace Hotel, Riyadh. More than thirty (30) participants attended in the Orientation which was organized by the Education Committee and spearheaded by the SPLBE Support Group led by Engr. Jaime M. Castañeda, Jr., SPLBE Director.During the Orientation, last year’s passers shared their experiences and success stories that inspired the would-be examinees. They also gave some tips and secrets on how to successfully hurdle the examinations. Lecturers and mentors who are giving their voluntary services motivated the participants by emphasizing the importance of hard work, sacrifices, perseverance, and focus on the review in order to achieve their goal of becoming a licensed civil engineer. On February 10, 2017, the review class of Batch “Agila”, this year’s batch name, startedits first meeting with thirty one (31) reviewees and has been continuously conducted every Friday at White Palace Hotel. Periodic quizzes and pre-board examinations which serve as a mock-up exam are being held regularly to test and evaluate the reviewees on their preparation and readiness for the actual examinations to be held on Sept. 1–3, 2017.The dedicated and hardworking members of the SPLBE Support Group who are helping the Class Agila fly and soar high are Engr. Juanito C. Ricohermoso, Engr. Joseph V. De Sagun, Engr. Ace A. Juntilla, Engr. Eddie Q. Canda, Engr. Gene Philips Cagasan, Engr. ReymondMendoza, and Engr. Rhodney Basilan. – J. De Sagun/J. Abaincia

2017 CE SPLBE Review Class – Batch “Agila” Starts to Soar High

By Engr. Joseph V. De Sagun / Engr. Joel G. Abaincia

ince 2010 PICE KSA Riyadh has been conducting civil engineering review classes for the Special ProfessionalS

SPLBE Director, Engr. Jaime Castañeda, Jr. explains the schedule of reviewclasses

Last year’s SPLBE passer Engr. Gene Philips Gacasan shares tips to theparticipants

Group photo of the participants, lecturers, BODs and committee membersafter after the Orientation

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Last year’s CE SPLBE Top 3, Engr. Eddie Canda during hislecture

Reviewees take the first pre-board examination held on March31, 2017

Engr. Roy Panganiban giving lecture on Design and Construction

Lecturer Engr. Joseph De Sagun in action

Engr. Rhodney Basilan solves problems in Mathematics

Engr. Ace Juntilla demonstrates the solution of a problem in Mechanics

Class Agila after the 1st Pre-Board Exam

PICE Riyadh Conducts 1st Technical Seminar on Project Control and Monitoring

By Engr. Joel G. Abaincia and Engr. Raul M. Rada

February 24and March 10, 2017 at White Palace Hotel, Riyadh, KSA. The two-day seminar was part of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program of PICE KSA Riyadh Chapter that is in line with the Professional Regulations Commission’s (PRC) mandatory requirement of CPD units for the renewal of PRC ID as provided for by Republic Act 10912.Spearheaded by the Education Committee led by Engr. Rey R. Magluyan, Vice President for Education, the seminar introduced to the participants one of the most popular and powerful project management tools – the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Release 16.2 software.The event started with the registration of participants and installation of program software assisted by Education and Membership Committees’ members Engr. Christian Pon-an, Engr. Arnold Seangoy and Engr. Harry Mark Tolentino II.The seminar officially began with the call to order by Engr. Warren D. Jacinto, followed by the Invocation and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem led by Engr. Rosauro S. Binuya and Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon, respectively. A welcome address was given by Engr. Alvin L. Ceballos, President while Engr. Rey R. Magluyan, Vice President for Education introduced the resource speaker of the first day.Engr. Bernard A. Pareja, senior planning engineer of ABV Rock Group and the current PICE Representative to PCEA, who was the resource speaker on the first day discussed and demonstrated to the participants on how to navigate the Primavera P6 software environment,

ICE KSA Riyadh Chapter kicked off its first Technical Seminar for the year 2017 entitled “Project Control and Monitoring” held lastP


By Engr. Joel G. Abaincia and Engr. Raul M. Rada

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create a schedule, OBS, EPS and WBS, add activities, implement and monitor the project, report the project performance, export and import project data and a lot more features of the software.On the second day, Engr. Joel G. Abaincia and Engr. Noel

Andy B. Saturno, Executive Vice President and Academy Director, respectively were the resource speakers. Engr. Abaincia discussed the basics of project management including the manual calculations and preparation of PERT/CPM, estimates of time, resource allocation, and histogram and s-curve which helped the participants understand better the output of Primavera P6 software, while Engr. Saturno taught the attendees on how to add activity relationships and resource allocation in the project created in Primavera P6. A 15-minute question and answer portion was allotted before the end of the second day topic.During the last part of the seminar, Engr. Ceballos in his closing remarks extended

Seminar Flyer as posted in PICE-OFCER Riyadh Facebook page

Engr. Bernard A. Pareja demonstrates Primavera P6 during the first day


his thanks and appreciation to all the participants for spending their time in attending the seminar which has an equivalent of 12 hours CPD units. He also gave thanks to the speakers for sharing their knowledge to PICE Riyadh members. Members of the Professional Accreditations Committee headed by its Chairman Engr. Rusmar Ian D. Tijing announced the Chapter’s upcoming activity and invited everyone to attend the ASEAN/APEC Engineers Registry and ASEP Membership Writeshops scheduled on March 17, 2017. Distribution of Certificates to the attendees followed and photo ops, fellowship and networking opportunities with fellow civil engineers in Riyadh took place before the seminar ended with success. – J. Abaincia & R. Rada / PubCom

GROUP PHOTO | Attendees, Event Committees, Resource Speakers and PICE-Riyadh Officers after the 1st Technical Seminaron Project Control and Monitoring

Engr. Joel G. Abaincia as he discussed the basics of Project Managementduring the second day

A participant receives his certificate of participation from Engr.Alvin L. Ceballos with Engr. Abaincia and Engr. Magluyan

PICE Riyadh president Engr. Alvin L. Ceballos gives hiswelcome address to the attendees

KSA Riyadh Chapter joined the 1st PCEA-KSA Annual Convention held on March 3, 2017 at Marriot Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with theme: “PCEA-KSA: Filipino Professionals Pursuing Global Excellence.” Headed by Chapter President, Engr. Alvin L. Ceballoswho is also the Auditor of PCEA-KSA, delegates from PICE Riyadh composed mostly from the members of the Board of Directors and Officers and the newly conferred ASEAN Engineers.The event officially started by the parade of delegates from different PCEA-KSA member organizations from the hotel lobby to the convention hall.Hon. Iric Cruz Arribas, Chargé d’ Affaires, of the Philippine Embassy Riyadh, graced the event and delivered his Keynote Speech. He thanked the PCEA for spearheading activities and programs that helped enhance the knowledge and skills of the Filipino engineers and architects in the Kingdom.Other notable guests in the convention include Hon. Jean C. Zafra, Cultural Affairs Attaché of the Philippine Embassy Riyadh, Engr. Mario A. Balboa, Chairman Emeritus of PCEA, Engr. Jojo R. Utram, 2016 PCEA-KSA Chairman, Engr. Julius Ceasar Dela Torre, 2017 PCEA-KSA Chairman, Arch’t. Ronaldo C. Manuel, PPO–CRSA Chairman, and the “League of Presidents” of member organizations of PCEA-KSA.Hon. Zafra in her inspirational message thanked the PCEA and its member organizations for the help they gave and continuously extend to the Filipino

professionals in Saudi Arabia particularly in Riyadh.Highlight of the convention include special sessions on “ASEAN/ACPER Integration” whose speakers were Engr. Trese T. Bustamante, Presidential Adviser for Middle East and North Africa Affairs (MENA) of Young Engineers Section – Philippine Technological Council (YES-PTC),

PICE KSA Riyadh Joins 1st PCEA Annual Convention

By PICE-Riyadh, Pubcom


s one of the member organizations of thePhilippine Council of Engineers and Architects– Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (PCEA-KSA), PICE-A

PCEA member organizations getting ready for the parade ofdelegates

PICE Riyadh delegates

Engr. Melvin Candelario, PICE Representative to PCEA welcomes delegates and guests


who discussed about the ASEAN Engineer Registryapplication requirements, and Engr. Mario A. Balboa,Chairman Emeritus of PCEA-KSA who talked about theASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE)requirements and qualifications for registration.Another special session on “Introduction to PracticalManagement of Project and the PMP Credential” wasdelivered by Engr. Kenneth P. Villespin of IECEP-CRSA.A product presentation by convention’s major sponsorwas also held.In the last part of the event, recognition were given toofficers of PCEA-KSA and convention committee fortheir unselfish support and service rendered to theorganization. Also recognized were the ASEANEngineers of all member organizations including thetwenty (20) ASEAN Engineers from PICE-KSA Riyadh.The said event was in partnership and cooperation withthe Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), ProfessionalRegulations Commission (PRC), Philippine OverseesLabor Office (POLO) and Philippine Embassy Riyadh, topromote camaraderie among fellow engineers andarchitects, and further upgrade their networks, upliftpersonal skills and enhance their professionalknowledge through technical sessions presented byaccredited CDP providers.PCEA-KSA is an umbrella organization of eight (8)professional engineering organizations and one (1)professional organization of architects. Its mission is topromote and showcase to the highest standard – theskills, talents, credentials and qualifications of Filipinoengineers and architects for global recognition andcompetitiveness. – J. Abaincia / R. Rada (PubCom)

ASEAN Engineers of PICE Riyadh pose for a souvenir photo withPCEA officers

In selfie mode during the plenary session (L-R: Engr. Abaincia,Engr. Candelario, Engr. Magluyan & Engr. Crisostomo)

Engr. Trese T. Bustamante (with hat), one of the resourcespeakers in the Convention with some PICE Riyadh delegates

PICE Riyadh members enjoy the food during the lunch break

PICE Riyadh delegates headed by President Alvin L. Ceballostogether with other BODs, Officers and members

Delegates from different PCEA member organizations take apose for a souvenir group photo after the event

S P E C I A L R E P O R TInnovative and Effective Designs Applied on Riyadh Metro Project (Package 3) from Geotechnical

PerspectiveBy: Engr. Edgar C. Colmo, MSc., BSc.

LOUIS BERGER – Geotechnical Engineer Keywords: MEP-mechanical, electrical plumbing;DJV-Design Joint Venture (Typsa/Atkins); BACS-Bechtel, Almabani, CCC & Siemens; ANM-ArRiyadhNew Mobility Consortium (STS, Larsen &Toubro, Nesma, Bombardier)

(ADA) has been in full swing since the beginning of Q1 2017. The expected volume of works have crossed the 50% borderline where majority of civil works are nearly completed. MEP and the rail systems started and soon will pick up upon handover and completion of appurtenant metro civil structures.There are six (6) metro lines that are currently in progress totaling to 176kM long. It is divided into 3 packages awarded to the three different consortium joint ventures (FAST, ANM and BACS).Package 3 (Line 4, 5 and 6) was awarded to “FAST” (FCC, Freyssinet, Alstom, Atkins, Strukton, Samsung and Typsa) Consortium & Joint Ventures.RAMPED (Riyadh Advance Metro Project Execution and Delivery) is assigned to package 3 “PMCM” / “Engineer”. RAMPED is a joint venture of Louis Berger Group, Hill International, Ehaf and ILF. RAMPED is tasked to execute the contract and deliver the project on behalf of the “Client”- ADA within the required project cost and schedule.

From geotechnical point of view, all metro structures including its foundation system shall be designed and constructed safely and effectively in accordance with the Client’s requirements and approved standards. These structures include the viaduct, shafts, cut and cover, stations, entrance/exit, emergency exit, ventilation shafts, pedestrian subways, utilities services, bored tunnels, galleries and other underground structures.“FAST” proved true to its name by completing the TBM (Tunnel Boring Method) 6 months ahead of schedule, performed the first pile load test, constructed the first working pile and

launched the first girder on top of viaduct piers and cast the first station concourse slab, to name a few.All shallow and deep foundations for viaducts are almost completed. Excavations for deep and shallow stations, basements and entrances, shafts, galleries are almost done also without any major issues. An effective, innovative and workable design is being considered in the project.For example, most pile group system has been converted into mono-pile system due to space constraints and clashes with utilities. This allowed the contractor to move quickly from pier to pier which saves time and costs. Though it reduces the robustness of the design, certain procedures are implemented and followed to mitigate the identified risks. Additional redundancy factors has been added in the design and stringent implementation of load test for the working piles. None of the total load tests conducted have failed.Another innovative idea is the tunnel boring method (TBM) passing through each and every stations without waiting for the excavation to be completed to break in and breakthrough. Stage by stage procedures had been studied and analyzed using the Finite Element Method (FEM) by FAST Designers. This was further confirmed

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(ADA) has been in full swing since the beginning of (ADA) has been in full swing since the beginning of QQ1 2017. The expected volume of works have crossed the crossed the

C onstruction of the Riyadh Metro Project –commissioned by Arriyadh Development Authority

Fig. 1. Map of Riyadh Metro Lines


test, constructed the first working pile and

If you need further information about the updatesand technical papers available on the project, pleasedon’t hesitate to contact below.

by instrumentation devices installed around the rings and nearby excavations to monitor the movements during stages of works.The key to the quick completion of foundations and tunnels (TBM) is to have a flexible and close collaboration between the designers and the construction team making possible to reach an effective and workable design to allow constructions to move quickly.Effective designs, experience, cooperation and proper coordination between the Contractors and Client’s Engineers and Project Managers have been the key element to make this happen.

About the Author:Engr. Edgar C. Colmo is a Geotechnical Engineer of Louis Berger Group assigned at the Riyadh Metro Project. He graduated his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City and his Master of Science inGeotechnical Engineering in the same University. He is currently a member of PICE-Riyadh Specialty Divisions Committee as Head of the Geotechnical Engineering Division.

Clockwise from top: Riyadh Metro underground railtunnel construction; tunnel boring machine (TBM) inaction; artist’s rendition of the train at metro railstation; in-progress rail tunnel works



the status of ASEAN Engineer, PICE KSA Riyadh Chapter in cooperation with the Young Engineers Section – Philippine Technological Council (YES-PTC) conducted its 2017 Writeshop on ASEAN/APEC Engineer Registers held on March 17, 2017 at Aquarium Hotel, Al Murabah District, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The Writeshop which aims to guide applicants to the ASEAN/APEC Engineering Registry was organized by the Chapter’s Professional Accreditations Committee (PAC) headed by its Chairman, Engr. Rusmar Ian D. Tijing.The event started with the registration of attendees that attracted forty (40) participants who are aspiring to become this year’s batch of ASEAN Engineers. It formally began with the call to order by Engr. Juanito C. Ricohermo followed by the invocation and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem led by Engr. Alberto Balogo, Jr. Chapter President, Engr. Alvin L. Caballos, welcomed the participants while Engr. Rosauro S. Binuya, Welfare Officer introduced the resource speaker. Engr. Trese T. Bustamante, Presidential Adviser for Middle East and North Africa Affairs (MENA) of Young Engineers Section – Philippine Technological Council (YES-PTC) was the resource speaker. An ASEAN Engineer himself, Engr. Bustamante began his discussion by introducing the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) as an umbrella organization of all integrated professional engineering organizations in the country that works for international recognition of Filipino engineers’ qualifications at both entry and professional levels. He added that PTC is composed of thirteen (13) accredited professional organizations (APO), including the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, where the president of each APO or their representative sits as one of the Trustees of the Council.During the early part of the writeshop, Engr. Bustamante emphasized that mobility is imperative of today’s competitive education and engineering practice because of the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) involving trade in goods and services such as the ASEAN Economic Community 2015 (AEC), PHIL-JPEPA, etc. He added that in order to operationalize FTA on services, it requires mechanisms for recognition of qualifications and that is the Engineering Registry. The speaker defined the three Engineering Registries namely, the ASEAN Engineers Registry, APEC Engineers Registry, and the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineers Registry. He also enumerated the member economies of the ASEAN and APEC and added that the engineering registry is a system to certify the

PICE Riyadh and YES-PTC hold 2017ASEAN/APEC Engineer Registers Writeshop in Riyadh

By Joel Abaincia

Members of PAC entertain participants during the registration

Resource Speaker Engr. Trese Bustamante discusses theengineering education and engineering professionalqualifications alignment

Engr. Bustamante as he speaks on ASEAN/APEC Engineercompetency standards

The Resource Speaker continues to discuss the AEC blueprint

ith the success of last year’s Writeshop on ASEAN/APEC/ACP Engineer Registry where seventeen (17) of its members were conferred

the status of ASEAN Engineer, PICE KSA Riyadh Chapter in cooperation with the Young Engineers Section – Philippine Technological Council (YES

ASEAN/APEC Engineer Registers Writeshop in Riyadh

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equivalency of professional experience between the member economies.In the succeeding part of the event, Engr. Bustamante discussed the aims of the engineering registry, as well as its opportunities and economic aspects and significance. He also discussed the potential competence to be admitted to the registry including its requirements for registration in accordance to the Washington Accord. In the later part, the resource speaker discussed in detail the requirements for registration to the ASEAN and APEC Engineer Registries such as the applicants must be assessed within their own jurisdiction as eligible for independent practice; gained a minimum of 7 years professional experience after registration as registered engineers; spent at least 2 years in significant engineering work; maintained their continuing professional development at a satisfactory level; bound by the Codes of Professional Conduct established and enforced by their home jurisdiction; and held individually accountable for their actions as professional engineer. Towards the end of the writeshop, Engr. Bustamante discussed the documentation requirements and application process, and showed samples on how to filled-up the application forms.In his closing remarks, Engr. Tijing who got his ASEAN Engineer status last year, extended his thanks and appreciation to the speaker for sharing his expertise and time, and to the participants for attending the event. He presented a template of application submittal document for the applicants to follow in order to have a similar application format for all. Before he ended his message, Engr. Tijing showed a presentation slide of the memorable moments of the ASEAN Engineer conferment held last year in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan during the 34th

Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEO), and hoped that more ASEAN Engineers from PICE Riyadh will be conferred this year.The event ended with the awarding of certificates to the speaker and attendees and the traditional photo-ops and exchanging of pleasantries among peers.– J. Abaincia

IN PHOTOS | (From top, clockwise) Engr. Bustamante discusses the compulsory units of competency for APEC engineerapplicants; Participants as they listen to the speaker; A participant receives his certificate of attendance from Engr. Bustamanteand Engr. Ceballos; Participants, BODs and organizers pose for the customary group photo ops with the resource speaker


Regional Coordinating Council (ASEP-SA RCC) conducted its 1st ASEP Membership Writeshop in Riyadh held on March 17, 2017 at Aquarium Hotel, Al MurabahDistrict, Riyadh, KSA.The event was a back-to-back activity of PICE Riyadh after the Writeshop on ASEAN/APEC Engineer Registry held earlier in the day ended. It aims to encourage practicing structural engineers in Riyadh to become a member of ASEP-SA RCC in order to expand the organization’s membership and network in the Kingdom.Thirty-four (34) members of PICE Riyadh attended the said event wherein the resource speaker was Engr. Trese T. Bustamante, a regular member of ASEP and the founding Chairman of ASEP-SA RCC.During the session, Engr. Bustamante discussed the significance of being a part of the prestigious organization of practicingstructural engineers of the Philippines which include the firsthand knowledge of the development and current revisions of the Structural Code of the Philippines used by all practicing structural engineers. He added that members could interact and share knowledge on current issues and trend with leading Structural Engineers of the land, access to different books, codes, and other engineering publications available at ASEP Library and website.The speaker discussed and showed the membership application checklist to be accomplished with the validity of the application. He also provided tips to accomplish the evaluation rating forms, with a sample of personal details, evaluation criteria, professional experiences, and significant engineering works with emphasis on using the correct words or equivalent key word for easy approval of membership application.The Write-up highlighted with a raffle draw of three (3) pre-signed Reference Form from regular ASEP members of good standing which is one of the requirements in accomplishing the membership application, and ended with success after the distribution of certificates to the attendees and the customary photo ops. –E. Pagulon, J. Abaincia & R. Rada / Pubcom

PICE KSA Riyadh holds 1st Writeshop on ASEP MembershipBy PICE-Riyadh PubCom

ICE Riyadh in collaboration with the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines – Saudi Arabia

Regional Coordinating Council (ASEPRCC) conducted its Writeshop in Riyadh held on March

PICE KSA Riyadh holds By PICE-Riyadh

ICE Riyadh in collaboration with the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines P

Engr. Trese T. Bustamante discusses the overview and membership procedureof ASEP

Participants of the Writeshop as they listen seriously to the speaker


IN PHOTOS | (From above, clockwise)- A participant receives his Certificate of

Attendance from Engr. Trese Bustamante &President Alvin Ceballos.

- Participants listening attentively to theSpeaker.

- Engr. Trese Bustamante explains thesignificance of joining ASEP.

- Tireless Speaker Engr. Bustamante in focus- Engr. Bustamante receives his Certificate of

Appreciation from President Ceballos- Group photo of the participants


Binuya, Welfare Officer, and PICE President Engr. Alvin L. Ceballos led the Outreach Program to the distressed OFWs with the coordination of Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Riyadh on March 31, 2017, at Bahay Kalinga, Riyadh KSA.The outreach program is part of PICE’s mission to reach out help to the distress brothers and sisters stranded in Riyadh by providing goods for their basic needs.It was a touching moment seeing our Filipino sisters stranded, and some of them with children. Miss Ara of POLO introduced the PICE group to the leaders and to the residents of Bahay Kalinga. Engr. Binuya delivered a short message about the purpose of the visit mentioning some of the goods being provided to them. Engr. Ceballosalso delivered a short talk and introduced each PICE BODs present with him and inspired the crowd by

final repatriation to the Philippines.The mission was made possible through the efforts rendered by President Ceballos, Welfare Officer Engr. Binuya, Engr. Juju Utram, Engr. & Mrs. Bernard Pareja, Engr. Feliciano Kalalo, Engr. Juanito Ricohermoso, Engr. Edgardo Pagulon and POLO representatives Ms. Ara and Mr. William Calima. –E. Pagulon

saying, “There is always hope and better tomorrow that awaits you.”The Bahay Kalinga Center which is under the custody of the POLO and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) currently occupies more or less 200 female adults and children. According to one of the occupants, some have been staying in the Center for more than three (3) years awaiting court decisions on their case prior to their

PICE Riyadh Extends Outreach to Distressed OFWsat Bahay KalingaBy Edgardo S. Pagulon

he PICE Community Extensions Committee headed by Engr. Rosauro S. T


OUR FINANCIAL STATUSBy Finance Committee

As PICE-KSA Riyadh starts the first quarter of 2017 with many activities, the non-profit organization remains financiallyhealthy and has maintained a better position to deliver good results as it will allow financing to all the plannedactivities for the year. Below is the financial status of the organization as of March 31, 2017.activities for the year. Below is the financial status of the organization as of March 31, 2017.

KNOW YOUR OFFICERSPICE-KSA Riyadh Newsletter January – March 2017

1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman: Engr. Joel G. Abaincia Members: Engr. Jojo R. Utram

Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon Engr. Warren D. Jacinto

2. EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chairman: Engr. Rey R. MagluyanMembers: Engr. Noel Andy B. Saturno

Engr. Jaime M. Castañeda, Jr. Engr. Christian Ray D. Pon-anEngr. Arnold Seangoy

3. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Chairman: Engr. Johnny M. Lagansi, JrMembers: Engr. Rosauro S. Binuya

Engr. Reymond B. Mendoza Engr. Harry Mark Z. Tolentino IIEngr. Julie G. Galeon

4. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman: Engr. Victorino B. SalamanqueMembers: Engr. Rian V. Ibayan

Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr

1. SPECIALTY DIVISIONS COMMITTEE Chairman: Engr. Noel M. Crisostomo Members: Engr. Rosauro S. Binuya

(Division Head – Project Mgmt. and Construction Engineering) Engr. Melvin R. Candelario(Division Head – Structural Engineering) Engr. Ramon G. Dimagiba(Division Head – Transportation Engineering) Engr. Jojo R. Utram(Division Head – Water Engineering) Engr. Edgar C. Colmo(Division Head – Geotechnical Engineering) Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr(Division Head – Environmental and Energy Engineering)

2. CHAPTER AWARDS COMMITTEE Chairman: Engr. Jojo R. UtramPanel of Experts: Engr. Joel G. Abaincia

Engr. Eddie Q. CandaEngr. Edgar C. ColmoEngr. Joseph V. De SagunEngr. Joe Niño E. OrapaEngr. Rusmar Ian D. Tijing

4. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEEChairman: Engr. Edgardo S. Pagulon Members: Engr. Redentor P. De Asis

Engr. Joseph V. De SagunEngr. Ace A. JuntillaEngr. Raul M. Rada

3. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS COMMITTEEChairman: Engr. Rusmar Ian D. TijingMembers: Engr. Alberto L. Balogo, Jr

Engr. Nicolas B. Barbero, Jr Engr. Rosauro S. BinuyaEngr. Emerson R. Cabrera

5. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEEChairman: Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr. Members: Engr. Rosauro S. Binuya

Engr. Rian V. IbayanEngr. Warren D. Jacinto

6. SPORTS AND WELLNESS COMMITTEEChairman: Engr. Reymond B. Mendoza Co-Chair: Engr. Johnny M. Lagansi, Jr. Adviser: Engr. Feliciano A. KalaloMembers: Engr. Raul Aragon

Engr. Alberto F. Gallardo Engr. Bernard A. Pareja

7. EVENTS AND CONVENTION COMMITTEEChairman: Engr. Warren D. JacintoMembers: Engr. Joseph V. De Sagun

Engr. Kristian R. MadambaEngr. Victorino B. Salamanque

8. COMMUNITY EXTENSIONS COMMITTEEChairman: Engr. Rosauro S. BinuyaMembers: Engr. Bernard A. Pareja

Engr. Juanito C. Ricohermoso

9. AD HOC COMMITTEE ON CBL AMENDMENTSChairman: Engr. Joseph Y. Uy, Jr. Members: Engr. Joel G. Abaincia

Engr. Melvin R. CandelarioEngr. Angelito V. MonteEngr. Joe Niño E. Orapa

BOD EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:

SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

Sports Coordinator: Engr. Reymond B. Mendoza Sports Adviser: Engr. Feliciano A. KalaloIPP/COA Chairman: Engr. Joe Niño E. OrapaPICE Representative to PCEA:

Engr. Bernard A. Pareja PICE Advisor to PCEA:

Engr. Melvin R. CandelarioPAC Chairman: Engr. Rusmar Ian D. Tijing

STANDING COMMITTEES:


KNOW YOUR OFFICERS

COUNCIL OF ADVISERS:Chairman/IPP 2016: Engr. Joe Niño E. OrapaPresident 2015: Engr. Teddy R. ManzanoPresident 2014: Engr. Ronald C. RaboPresident 2013: Engr. Carlito R. SapidaPresident 2012: Engr. Cristino M. Tagaca, Jr. President 2011: Engr. Angelito V. MontePresident 2010: Engr. Ramon G. DimagibaPresident 2009: Engr. Robert T. FloresPresident 2008: Engr. Melvin R. CandelarioPresident 2007: Engr. Ruben M. ManaloPresident 2006: Engr. Guillermo O. BarreraPresident 2003-2005: Engr. Emmanuel S. Espinosa

10. SPLBE SUPPORT GROUPHead: Engr. Jaime M. Castañeda, Jr. Members: Engr. Rhodney P. Basilan

Engr. Juanito C. Ricohermoso Engr. Jake Jason S. Yatco Engr. Gene Phillips B. CagasanEngr. Eddie Q. CandaEngr. Joseph V. De SagunEngr. Ace A. JuntillaEngr. Kristian R. MadambaEngr. Alex N. MaglangitEngr. Reymond B. Mendoza


KNOW YOUR OFFICERS

PICE-KSA Riyadh NewsletterEditorial Staff

Chief Editor: Edgardo S. Pagulon

Contributors: o Raul M. Radao Joseph V. De Sagun

Adviser & Editor: Joel G. AbainciaOfficial Newsletter of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, KSA-Riyadh Region Chapter

International Charter No. 02 • Order of Filipino Civil Engineers in Riyadhwww.pice-ksa-riyadh.org

PHILIPPINEINSTITUTE OFCIVILENGINEERS, INCKSA Riyadh Region Chapter

Contact Us:Engr. Alvin L. Ceballos - Mobile No. 053 4104191 Email: [email protected]. Joel G. Abaincia - Mobile No. 056 8651162 Email: [email protected]. Edgardo S. Pagulon - Mobile No. 050 3290312 Email: [email protected]

dubbed as “Run For Life” on February 17, 2017 at King Abdullah Park, Al Malaz, Riyadh KSA. The event was participated by members of PICE Riyadh Chapter and SPICER-TMC who joined together for a cause of wellness and camaraderie. Twenty two (22) participants joined the fun run who were tasked to run around the park twice with an approximate total distance of 10kms. Engr. Harry Mark Tolentino II of PICE Riyadh Chapter emerged the champion while Engr. Cris Vincent Ranque of PICE Riyadh and Engr. Julie Galeon of PICE Riyadh/SPICER-TMC were the 2nd and 3rd Place winners, respectively. Trophies were awarded to the three winners by Romwald P. Miranda, DTM, Club President of SPICER-TMC, assisted by Engr. Joel G. Abaincia, PICE Riyadh Executive Vice President. The “Run for Life” is a series of yearly fun run events which aims for camaraderie and wellness between the two related groups wherein majority members of the SPICER-TMC are also members of PICE Riyadh Chapter. The event relates to the saying of Buddha that said: “To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”The 1st Fun Run was a successful event organized by PICE Sports & Wellness Committee and SPICER-TMC, headed by Chairman Reymond Mendoza and Club President Romwald Miranda, respectively.The event ended with a “Finisher” certificate given to each participant who completed the run. – E. Pagulon& J. Abaincia /PubCom

ICE Sports & Wellness Committee in coordination with the Speakers of PICE Riyadh Toastmasters Club (SPICER-TMC) held its 1st Fun Run 2017P

PICE Riyadh & SPICER-TMC Run for LifeBy Edgardo S. Pagulon

SPORTS NEWSPICE-KSA Riyadh Newsletter January – March 2017

Runners start the first round at King Abdullah Park

Winners pose with PICE Riyadh and SPICER-TMC officers

Engr. Noel Crisostomo (in black jacket) receives his FinisherCertificate from Engr. Joel Abaincia

ALL SMILES | Participants and organizing committees and officers of PICE Riyadh & SPICER-TMC


SPORTS NEWS

n search for its members’ physical fitness, wellness, and commitment to continuous partnership with fellow professional and other basketball enthusiasts from different companies in Riyadh, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers KSA Riyadh Chapter (PICE KSA Riyadh) launched its 1st PICE Riyadh Basketball Tournament.

Season-1 Starts for 1st PICE Riyadh Basketball Tournament 2017By. Engr. Joseph V. De Sagun

The opening ceremony of the Tournament’s Season 1 was held at the Al Sharq Hotel Basketball Court, Riyadh, KSA on February 17, 2017. The official ceremony started at 4:00 pm with an opening parade of the participating teams. Invocation was led by Engr. Juanito C. Ricohermoso, Opening Remarks by the sports adviser Engr. Feliciano A. Kalalo, and Inspirational Talk by PICE Riyadh president Engr. Alvin Ceballos. The Rules of the Tournament was explained by Engr. Raul Aragon while the Oath of Sportsmanship was led by the Sports Director, Engr. ReymondMendoza. Engr. Ceballos led the traditional ceremonial toss before the start of the first game.Spearheaded by the Sports and Wellness Committee led by its Chairman, Engr. Reymond Mendoza, the tournament players are all active members of PICE Riyadh working from different companies in the city. The energetic members of the Sports and Wellness Committee includes Engr. Johnny M. Lagansi, Jr., Engr. Rosauro S. Binuya, Engr. Feliciano A. Kalalo, Engr. Julie Galeon, Engr. Bernard Pareja, Engr. Harry Mark Tolentino II, Engr. Alberto Gallardo and Engr. Cesario Añabieza. The basketball tournament consists of seven (7) teams headed by their team manager namely: Engr. Janilou Lagamo (Yellow team), Engr. Rey Magluyan(MaroonTeam), Engr. Rian V. Ibayan (Black Team) Engr. Arnold Trinidad (Green Team), Engr. Dennis Alcantara (Red Team), Engr. Joseph De Sagun(BlueTeam), and Engr. Harry Mark Tolentino II (WhiteTeam) .Each team is composed of sports enthusiasts as follows:White Team. Awarded as the Best in Uniform and Most Organized Team during the opening, team members are Engr. Ferdinand Alwit, Engr. Kevin Camiwet, Engr. Dennis Cendana, Engr. ReymonLumasac, Engr. Joanne Delis, Engr. Edward Wasan, Engr. Sonny Vergara, Engr. Benjie Salom, Engr. Archie Alcantara, Engr. Julie Galeon, Engr.Knimirz Dangao, Engr. Gay Pineda and Engr. Amadeo Bandolon.Blue Team. Engr. Nardo Almerol, Engr. Patrick Vergara, Engr. Rocky Abuque, Engr. Arvin Conte, Engr. Aljoy Gabuya, Engr. Mark Cabanas, Engr. Joseph Ginatilan, Engr. Erick Abela, Engr. Ronnie Capote, Engr. Julius Bryan Kenneth Ayo, Engr. Charles Velono, Engr. Khalid Umbol, Engr. Absar Sarail, and Engr. Pablito De Gracia.

Participating teams during the opening ceremony

Sports & Wellness Committee Co-chair & VP for Membership, Engr.Johnny M. Lagansi, Jr. talks about the mechanics of theTournament

White Team manager Engr. Harry Mark Tolentino II receives theBest in Uniform award from President Alvin Ceballos

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Maroon Team. Engr. Allan Villanueva, Engr. Arthur Agbunag, Engr. Rhodney Basilan, Engr. Ybhon Atienza , Engr. Francis Eric Gonzalez, Engr. Ariel Icawat, Engr. Jorlyn Tabor, Engr. Gene Philip Cagasan, Engr. Jake Yatco, Engr. Noel Crisostomo, Engr. Warren Jacinto, Engr. Edgardo Pagulon, Engr. Johnny Lagansi, Jr., Engr. Juanito Ricohermoso, Engr. Nicolas Barbero, Jr., Engr. Mark Anthony Gumarang, Engr. Marlon Olvedo, and Engr. Edward James Viloria.Black Team. Engr. Donato Bartolome, Engr. Mark Tullao, Engr. John Plateros, Engr. Arman Marquez, Engr. Marco Teodoro, Engr. Lindon Tayag, Engr. Archival Biong, Engr. Emerson Cabrera, Engr. Bernard Pareja, Engr. Edgar Colmo, Engr. Rosauro Binuya, Engr. Joel Abainca, Engr. Joseph Uy, Engr. Roger Tecuico, and Engr. Mark Bryan Galicia.Yellow Team. Engr. Boja, Engr. Ace Juntilla, Engr.James Pacursa, Engr. Dexter Corpuz, Engr. Noel Nilo, Engr. Ronnie De Gracia, Engr. Fel Gabinete, Engr. Nonito Jamison, Engr. Juanito, Engr. Feliciano Kalalo, Engr. Melvin Candelario, Engr. Jojo Utram, Engr. Alvin Ceballos, Engr. Chrisanto Mejia, Engr. Rey Querubin, and Engr. Sandi Flores.Green Team. Engr. Alberto Gallardo, Engr. ArnelGuita, Engr. Joel Amoroso, Engr. Arnel Madamba, Engr. Roy Panganiban, Engr. Amado Isanan, Jr., Engr. Gilbert Talay, Engr.Pio Nabor, Engr. Arnold Trinidad, Engr. Noel Andy Saturno, Engr. VictorinoSalamanque, Engr. Rusmar Ian Tijing, Engr. Jaime Castañeda ,Jr., Engr. Joe Niño Orapa, Engr. Luis Elepanio, Engr. Yolando Querubin, and Engr. Abdulaziz Abpit.Red Team. Engr. Melvon Malagotnot, Engr. Richard Naranjo, Engr. Gerardo Montenegro, Engr. Maurice Sarto, Engr. Sherwin Hernaez, Engr. Jacomo Palado, Engr. Jester Balisca, Engr. John Canitan, Engr. Mark Ferrer, and Engr. Leigh Tungol.Only four (4) teams will advance to the semi finals of the Tournament. The top four teams in the single round-robin elimination round will advance to the semi finals and the top two (2) teams will play in the finals. Trophies, medals and cash prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Runners-up, as well as to the Mythical Five and the coveted Most Valuable Player.The goal of this tournament is not only to promote wellness and camaraderie among civil engineers within the Chapter but a chance to select deserving players to become members of the elite PICE Riyadh official team that will compete against the teams of different member organizations of the Philippine Professional Organizations – Central Region Saudi Arabia (PPO-CRSA) during the PPO-CRSA Basketball Tournament to be held starting in June this year. – J.V. De Sagun / PubCom

Engr. Alvin Ceballos, President, leads the ceremonial toss during thefirst game of the tournament between the Black and Red Teams

Engr. Reymond Mendoza, Sports Director, leads the Oath ofSportsmanship

Players from different teams take their Oath of Sportsmanship


TEAM NO. OF GAMES PLAYED WIN LOSS POINTS RANK

WHITE 4 4 0 8 1MAROON 4 3 1 7 2BLUE 4 3 1 7 2BLACK 4 3 1 7 2YELLOW 4 1 3 5 3GREEN 4 0 4 4 4RED 4 0 4 4 4

Table 1: Teams Standing as of March 31, 2017

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