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IIEE IBC 3RD TECHNICAL SEMINAR, FELLOWSHIP NIGHT, GENERAL

ASSEMBLY & ELECTION OF OFFICERS, SEPTEMBER 04 -05, 2014

The IIEE-IBC notably facilitated its 2014 3rd Technical Seminar,

General Assembly, and Election of Officers last September 4-5, 2014 at

Mar Ro’s Cocina, Garcia Bldg., Quezon Ave. Ext., Iligan City.

MOTORCADE AND PLANT TOUR

Iligan Bay Officers

prepare and get

ready for the

motorcade

Iligan Bay Chapter

on their motorcade

around the city

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The morning of the first day started with a bang through a motorcade

around the city of Iligan. The motorcade was participated by the Chapter

Officers, members, partner sponsors, and CSCs from St. Peter’s College and

Lyceum of Iligan Foundation. After the well participated motorcade, the

group then proceeded to Agus 4 HEP Complex in Nangka, Balo-i, Lanao del

Norte for a plant tour. The delegates took their lunch at NPC Nature’s Park

at Agus 6 & 7 HEP Complex, located at Brgy. Fuentes, Iligan City.

The onsite registration started in the morning of Day One at the lobby

of Mar Ro’s Cocina.

There were eighty-four (84) delegates and eleven (11) partner sponsors

who participated in the enriching two-day event.

TECHNICAL SESSIONS AND PRODUCT PRESENTATIONS

The Opening Ceremony commenced after the registration. Engr.

Eusebio P. Famador delivered the invocation and acknowledged the

presence of the participants and guest. The IIEE Vision & Mission

statements were presented by Engr. Nelson D. Enriquez. It was followed by

Engr. Michael S. Abong, the Chapter president, who pleasantly welcomed

the delegates.

Technical

presentation during

the 3rd Technical

Seminar on

September 5. 2014

at Mar Ro’s Cocina

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The rest of the afternoon was devoted to technical and product

presentations. The two (2) technical speakers imparted knowledge and

shared environmental issues and concerns to the delegates. The technical

presentations were: (1) Fault Analysis and Substation by Engr. Avelino

Q. Dawis from National Power Corporation; and (2) Climate Change with

Focus on Creosoted Poles by Engr. Rolando C. Cuizon from MSU-IIT. The

only product presentation was done by Engr. Efren C. Jungoy, Jr. from

Asea Brown Boveri- Davao.

FELLOWSHIP NIGHT AND SPORTS FEST AWARDING CEREMONY

Capping the first day of the activities was the much awaited

Fellowship Night. The Chapter Officers, delegates, exhibitors, and fellow

electrical practitioners from Iligan City and Lanao del Norte gathered

together for a night of camaraderie and enhanced friendship.

The Fellowship Night and Sports Fest Awarding Ceremony started at 7

o’clock in the evening. Dinner was (then) served to all present. The delegates

were observed to be “alive and kicking” during the performance of the Live

Band headed by Sir Nick Requitillo, a registered mechanical and electrical

engineer by profession. The participants loved to hear the acoustic music

played by the band.

The Chapter President, Engr. Michael S. Abong, exposed his hidden

talent that night. He joined the band and strummed the electric guitar to the

Engr. Nelson

Enriquez as speaker

during the 3rd

Technical Seminar

on September 5.

2014 at Mar Ro’s

Cocina

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amazement of everyone. That night, everybody appreciated Engr. Abong for

being a musician at heart.

Engr. Nelson Enriquez presented his share of talent at the Fellowship

Night. He was named “Totoy Bibo” during the 18th Northern Mindanao

Regional Conference Fellowship Night. He showed to everybody how he won

the said title. He is a modern dancer who can easily imitate (really can

dance, still super active, imitating) the moves of Michael Jackson. His

performance truly added flavour to the Fellowship Night.

The student delegates also showcased their talents. The presenters

were students from St. Peter’s College and Lyceum of Iligan Foundation.

Most of them sang acoustics while other groups showcased their dancing

skills. This just proves the overwhelming talents of the Generation-Y. The

Sports Fest Awarding Ceremony then followed. There were three (3) games

played by the students from different schools and the following came out as

winners.

BASKETBALL:

Champion : Lyceum of Iligan Foundation

1st Runner Up : St. Peter’s College

2nd Runner Up: MSU-IIT

3rd Runner Up : TESDA-RTC

VOLLEYBAL:

Champion : MSU-IIT

1st Runner Up : Lyceum of Iligan Foundation

2nd Runner Up: St. Peter’s College

BADMINTON (MEN)

Champion : Lyceum of Iligan Foundation

1st Runner Up : MSU-IIT

2nd Runner Up: St. Peter’s College

For the whole Sportsfest, the Lyceum of Iligan Foundation is this

year’s Sports Fest Over All Champion. Engr. Michael S. Abong, Engr.

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Nelson D. Enriquez, Engr. Julius Earl C. Badelles, and Engr. Roel G. Eballe,

extended their warm congratulations to all the winners.

It was such a lively evening. The night’s affair successfully ended

before 10 pm.

On the morning of Day Two, the event started with a short opening

program. Engr. Ricardo P. Virtudazo led the opening prayer. The technical

presentations then continued.

Two (2) technical speakers contributed ideas on line protection and

automation to the participants. These are: (1) Transmission Line

Protection by Engr. Nelson D. Enriquez from National Power Corporation;

and (2) Industrial Automation by Engr. Cesar S. Gabo from MSU-IIT.

Engr. Marlou G. Castor made a product presentation on behalf of JJ-Lapp

Cable Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Engr. Ma. Shiela C. Cabaraban, IIEE National VP-Internal Affairs,

arrived at the venue before 1 pm. The IIEE-IBC warmly welcomed her. Her

message and updates were the first agenda and the added attraction of the

General Assembly. She gave the IIEE National Updates on the stand of the

IIEE regarding the Php 8.6 Million Stolen Fund, the organization’s statement

on the House Bill 4325 that was sent to the House of Representatives, and

IIEE-IBC President

Engr. Michael S.

Abong and Execom

together with theg

National VP for

Internal Engr. Sheila

Cabaraban during

the General

Assembly on

September 5, 2014

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the invitation to the 39th IIEE National Convention this coming November

2014.

Engr. Dionisio C. Tano, the Chapter Treasurer, presented the recent

financial status of the organization. He explained in detail the income and

expenses of the chapter. Nobody from the delegates raised questions

regarding financial matters of the organization because of the thoroughness

of his presentation.

Engr. Rolly C. Cuizon was the moderator during the afternoon

session.

The Chapter President, Engr. Michael S. Abong, reported the

activities of the organization for the three quarters of 2014. He outlined the

following: (1) 18th Northern Mindanao Regional Conference; (2) the three (3)

technical seminars; (3) the electrical safety seminars; (4) community

outreach; and (5) membership updates.

Engr. Abong gave also an update on the chapter’s membership during

the first three quarters of 2014 as follows: Update from January – August

2014:

Life member: PEE – 8 ; REE – 69 ; RME – 25

Renew: PEE – 0 ; REE – 13 ; RME – 4

New member: PEE – 0 ; REE – 3 ; RME – 6

Engr. Rolando C. Cuizon initiated the Open Forum. There were three (3)

delegates who raised questions on IIEE Membership matters. They were

Engr. Edgar Cahayag a private practitioner, Engr. Reynaldo T. Yanez from

IIEE-IBC Officers in

the open forum

during the General

Assembly on

September 5, 2014

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City Engineer’s Office, and Engr. Kent Pinaso from Pilmico Foods

Corporation.

Gov. Ramil L. Ombina, the IIEE Northern Mindanao Regional Governor,

added attraction to the star studded General Assembly. He congratulated

the IIEE-IBC and IIEE-CdO for the successful joint hosting of the Northern

Mindanao Regional Conference held last March 27-29, 2014.

Gov. Ombina outlined his report on (1) Status of the 2014 Plans and

Programs; and (2) The Governor as Member of the Board of Governors. His

report are as follows:

(1) 2014 Plans and Programs

Uniform Chapter Activities all over the Region

- Facilitating Technical Seminars & Workshops

5 out of 7 chapters were already implemented

- On-Going the Proper Accounting of members

6 out of 7 chapters

- PEE (7) and RME (15) Invitation

PEE - 8 passers as of August 2014

RME – 20 passers as of February 2014

- On-Going Information Dissemination on ASEAN Integration

and the Accreditations for ASEAN Chartered Professional

Engineer Registry (ACPER), ASEAN Engineer Registry, and

APEC Engineer Registry

Gov. Ombina reiterated that REE should be globally

competitive especially in handling projects in any of

Northern

Mindanao

Governor Engr.

Ramil Ombina,

Former Governor

& Comelec Engr.

Antonio Suezo

and IIEE-IBC

Officers in during

the General

Assembly on

September 5,

2014

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the ASEAN member countries. More importantly, he

stressed out that if one is an active IIEE member, great

chance to be recognized by the accrediting agency

panel members. He also informed the body that ASEAN

Engineer Registry will unfold in 2015 and APEC

Engineer Registry in 2020.

- Information dissemination on Chapter Awards

Gov. Ombina advised the Chapter to vie for Chapter

Excellence Award, as much as possible, the Platinum

Award, and Most Outstanding Chapter. There are at

most 3 contenders for each award. He reminded

everyone that he had already disseminated the copy of

the criteria and requirements of those awards.

- Member’s Benefit

a. Awarded the Honor Graduating Students

There were five (5) recipients both from MSU-IIT and

CMU. Each deserving student received Php 5,000.00

and an IIEE gold medal.

b. Death Benefit for the Life Member only

Dr. Pasayud Macarambon, Life Member from IIEE-IBC

is the recipient of the Death Benefit this year.

c. Scholarship

One (1) student from CMU is the recipient of the

scholarship

d. Membership e-Card

There will be free renewal during national and regional

convention. The said the policy was implemented last

April 2014. There will be Php 200 fee if a member will

get his membership e-card from the (registered in the)

Chapter he belongs.

- Cascading IIEE 2020 Vision

- Life Membership Fee Dissemination

He pointed out that years not paid by the member

shall be completely paid to become a Life Member

- 4 – Senior Grade Applicants

There were four (4) members from IIEE-IBC who were

encouraged to join the Senior Grade. Joining the

Senior Grade is one of the requirements for the Most

Outstanding EE.

- NorthMin Regional Governor Succession Plan

There are two (2) candidates who will qualify as

Regional governor for 2015. They are Engr. Pastor

Abregana and Engr. Rey Paduganan.

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- The incumbent Regional Governor is 24/7 on call for the

benefits of the General Membership

- Conduct 18th Northern Mindanao Regional Conference

Jointly hosted by IIEE-IBC and IIEE-CdO

A record breaking attendance of 648 participants

Gov. Ombina informed the group that all activities in

the Northern Mindanao region had been posted in the

website.

- Conducted three (3) Chapter President’s Meeting

1st Meeting: Jan. 11, 2014 , Butuan Chapter as host

2nd Meeting: Feb. 22, 2014 , CdO Chapter as host

3rd Meeting: June 13, 2014, hosted by Iligan Bay

Chapter

4th Meeting: Sept. 13, 2014, to be hosted by Surigao

City Chapter

Report on Monthly Financial Review per Chapter

- Consistent review of monthly finances ( 5 out of 7 chapters)

- Closure on Chapter Account Receivables

- Butuan Chapter recovers the healthy financial status for

almost ten (10) years. They have now Php 200,010.88 cash

in (on) bank as of August 2014.

Strengthen BEE Deputation on Professional Practice RA 7920

- Board of Electrical Engineering (BEE) Deputize Nominees

and Virtual Committee Members

All Chapter Presidents in the Northern Mindanao

Region are members

Sustainable IIEE Income Generation

- Long-term sponsorship thru IIEE Activities (thru MOA from

the National Office)

- Mutual Fund – on-going review by Board of Governors (BOG)

- Help monitor the Assets and Liabilities of the Chapter

- Everyone are encouraged by Gov. Ombina to implement cost-

cutting to augment IIEE-IBC income.

(2) Your Governor as Member of the 2014 BOG

Authored the following Board Resolutions

- Formation of the Council of Regional Governors leading to

CBL Amendment

- Election Process Transparency for On-Line Voting leading to

CBL Amendment

- Change of Nomenclature from Governor at-large into

National Governor

- Stiffer disciplinary action to the member of BOG stiffer

- Increase the financial support to CSC RSCON

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- Merging of Butuan-Agusan Chapters

- Review of QMS ISO 9001-9008

- Questioning the 2013 BOG members who were included in

the Investigation Committee for Year 2013 Php 8.6 Million

Stolen Fund

- Appointed by the 2014 BOG as Chairman of the Special

Adhoc Committee

Gov. Ombina discussed very well all the activities he had done for the first

three quarters of 2014. To the chapter, it was such a (very) superb

accomplishment. Job very well done Gov. Ombina!

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2015

One of the highlight of the events is the Election of the Board of

Directors for 2015. The Election of Officers had been declared in quorum. It

was supervised by the Commission on Election (COMELEC) headed by Engr.

Antonio F. Suezo, Jr., as one of the past Chapter Presidents.

Listed below is the new set of officers for 2015.

President: Engr. Eusebio P. Famador

VP-Internal Affairs: Engr. Nelson D. Enriquez

The newly IIEE-IBC

elected officers

for 2015 during

the election of

new set of officers

on September 5,

2014 at Mar Ro’s

Cocina, Iligan City

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VP-External Affairs: Engr. Rolando C. Cuizon

VP-Technical: Engr. Julius Earl C. Badelles

Secretary: Engr. Mardeliez T. Cuajotor

Treasurer: Engr. Dionision C. Tano

Auditor: Engr. Elmer R. Caoile

Board of Directors:

Engr. Roel G. Eballe

Engr. Moises M. Meca

Engr. Engr. Jesus Mariel M. Mata

Engr. Virgilio C. Isidro

Engr. Romeo A. Encabo

Engr. Ric P. Virtudazo

Other Officers nominated to the Board of Director for 2015 are:

Engr. Roel A. Tibudan

Engr. Rene J. Lluisma

Engr. Leonardo M. Nogas

Engr. Setty Deamilla C. Macarambon

Executive Secretary: Engr. Chinet O. Mocorro

The IIEE-IBC Officers were grateful to Gov. Ramil L. Ombina who guided

the organization unselfishly. Likewise it is grateful to its industry partners,

major sponsors, supporters, minor sponsors, advertisers, exhibitors,

benefactors, and resource speakers. Finally it is thankful to all the,

delegates for their all-out support and commitment in making this

momentous event memorable and successful.