The National Board of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE), under the leadership of its National President – Dr. Ernesto S. de Castro, has awarded the hosting of the PICE National Convention set on November 17-19, 2016 at the SMX Davao Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City.
Engr. Erdsan Rene S. Suero, PICE National Convention and Events operation head and 2012 PICE Davao City president said the pronouncement came after the final presentation and evaluation of Davao City’s bid to host the event. The decision to have Davao City host the national convention was made after a long and thorough deliberation by the National Board.
Davao City was chosen because of the readiness of the needed facilities and infrastructure and the all-out support of the local and national government agencies and private sectors in the city, Suero said.
Engr. Angel T. Torrejon, PICE coordinator of Region 11 and at the same time the chair of the Local Convention Board said that the 42nd PICE National Convention with the theme “Civil Engineering Innovations Toward a Better Philippines” will be the fourth time for Davao City Chapter to host the event.
It is a great honor to host the PICE major event. This activity is considered one of the largest gatherings of civil engineers in the country with 5,000 participants from various chapters in the country, Engr. Anacleto V. Calamba Jr., PICE Davao City chapter president added.
Onsite registration begins on November 16 (Wednesday) simultaneous with the convention’s sports tournament. The formal opening ceremonies happens on November 17 (Thursday), with the opening of PICE exhibits. Other activities include the President’s Report, the conferment of specialties certificates, special lectures, 35th National Civil Engineering Student’s Quiz and the fellowship night.
On November 18(Friday), the national board meets with the past national presidents, the college of fellows, regional coordinators, chapter presidents, and presidents of affiliate societies. technical sessions as well as the competitions for student members and the election of 2017 national officers and directors will follow.
On November 19 (Saturday), the National Civil Engineering Students’ Conference and technical sessions will be held. The closing ceremonies and the community extension program culminate the convention.
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) is the lone professional organization of civil engineers in the country accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission composed of more than 80,000 registered civil engineers in 97 local, 8 international chapters and some 46,646 civil engineering student- members in 179 student chapters throughout the country. Engr. Sharon Angelica Gilla-Bonguyan
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