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PSME NATIONAL RETURNS HOME

3RD MVAC-RE CONFERENCE

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One of the goals of the 2019 Interim Board of Directors is to return the PSME National Office to its original home, the PSME Building located in Scout Bayoran St., Quezon City. The lot was acquired by PSME in 1986 and a 2-storey building was built in 1989 making the PSME the very first professional organization to have its own building and property.

Despite the long running dispute among PSME factions, through the efforts of the unified PSME, the PSME building in Bayoran finally housed the Society once again. Through the determination of the Bayoran Building Committee Chaired by VP-Internal Loreto G. Catalan and Co-Chairman National Director Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion with members VP-Technical Cesar Luis dL. Lim, National Director Emmanuel Y. De La Cruz, National Secretary Melanie P. Banayos, National Treasurer

Alexander V. Listana, VP-NCR Armando C. Emata, VP-External Simeon P. Perez, National Director Eduardo E. Fornes, and Engr. Dominador Castro Jr., a 3 Million budget was reserved and used for the refurbishment and beautification of the building.

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Since its debut in 2017, the MVAC-Re Technical Division has been dedicated to provide timely and relevant technical skills in the field of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigerating. True to its mission and goals, this TD conducted its 3rd MVAC-Re Conference on September 13-14, 2019 at Alstra-Concepcion Carrier Airconditioning Co. in Muntinlupa, Paranaque City.

Headed by MVAC-Re TD Chair and National Director Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion and its governing board, the successful conference was attended by 75.

MVAC-Re TD Chair Jerry D. Asuncion in his welcome remarks was grateful for the turnout

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Dr. Jeffrey F. SingsonPresident

Engr. Loreto G. CatalanVP-Internal

Engr. Allan B. De VillaPublication Chairman

Engr. Melanie P. BanayosPublication Committee Members

Isabel E. GileAssociate Editor

Ehlorra L. MangahasPublication Secretary

Contributors

MVAC-RE TD, TAGANITO-CLAVER CHAPTER, QBL CHAPTER, CENTRAL

LAGUNA CHAPTER, CLARK CHAPTER

EDITORIAL BOARD

A GLIMPSE OF THE PAST

PSME transferred its general headquarters to the PSME Building – its dream becoming a reality.

Repairs and Maintenance of the PSME National Headquarters Building were undertaken

Supported the DILG awareness campaign on Fire Prevention Program.PSME Website launched on April 20, 2015

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Renovation started on August 8, 2019 and Phase 1 (ground floor) was completed by its target date September 14, 2019.

To celebrate this and serve as the catalyst for the transfer of the PSME National Office to its original home, a soft opening and office blessing was held on September 15, 2019. The simple yet solemn celebration was attended by the National President Dr. Jeffrey F. Singson and board of directors such as National Auditor Ransam S. Pirote, and some members of the Bayoran Building Committee. Also present were members of different PSME chapters across the country to witness yet another great achievement of the PSME as a unified organization.

The Bayoran Building houses the PSME National Office and will be occupied by the National Secretariat. Comprised of three departments namely Finance & Administration, Operations & Marketing, and Technical. The PSME National Headquarters will be a 2-storey building with mezzanine and a training room reserved for the ATC seminars.

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of the event. He encouraged every attendee to actively participate in the seminars. He stressed that topics in the conference will greatly contribute for the professional development of the participants.

PSME National President Dr. Jeffrey F. Singson welcomed all the delegates and thanked the MVAC-Re TD for their continued dedication to sustain their projects as one of the technical arms of the PSME. He also acknowledged and thanked them for their support to the PSME National.

Topics presented on the 1st day were “Energy Conservation on A/C Buildings” by VP-NCR Engr. Armando C. Emata, “Cold Storage Refrigeration System” by VP-Technical Engr. Cesar Luis dL. Lim, “Stairwell Pressurization and Smoke Evaluation” by National Treasurer Engr. Alexnader V. Listana, “Enhancing Chiller Efficiency Through the Use of Automatic Tube Brush” by Engr. Jaime T. Dungo. The 2nd day topics were “Energy Simulation Software to Achieve a LEED Certified Building” by Engr. Danny Kalingasan, “High Rise Application A/C Design” by Engr. Fernando

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On September 14, 2019, PSME QBL Host Chapter and Central Laguna Chapter organized the Invitational Bowling Tournament held at The Mills Country Club, Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna. The event was attended by former chapter presidents, officers, Board of Directors and their families. A friendly competition ensued among fellow QBL and CLC engineers to build camaraderie.

CLC & QBL JOINT BOWLING TOURNAMENT

S. Guevara, “Energy Efficiency by Not Ignoring System Effect or Blower Selection” by Engr. Shernan B. Esmenda, and “Energy Efficiency Thru Internet of Things or Industrial Revolution 4.0” by Engr. Pons G. Togonon.

Engr. Willy Estrella formally closed the 2-day conference as he thanked the PSME National Board Directors and TD Governing Board for another successful conference and the delegates for their continued patronage of the MVAC-Re conference.

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September 2, 2019, was a night that would remind you of “The Great Gatsby”. Well-groomed gentlemen in their tailored suit and dazzling ladies in their glamorous dress filled the halls of Fontana Leisure Park Hotel and Casino with laughter and excitement, blending with the serenade of the band in the background.

 With the theme “Bold in Gold: Intrinsic Greatness in Built Upon True Grit and Perseverance,” the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - Holy Angel University Jr. Unit celebrated their induction and golden years with a bang. It was a treat for everyone, it has great foods,

A NIGHT OF GLAMOUR: PSME - JUNIOR UNIT 2020 INDUCTION NIGHT

good music, a surprising Aguman Sanduk segment, and of course, the cream of the crop speeches  from excellent speakers who inspired and motivated all the attendees not to give up but instead pursue their dream to become a successful mechanical engineer someday.

  The event would not be successful without the generous sponsorship of PSME - Clark Chapter also present in the event. For the first time, PSME - Clark Chapter President Engr. Marco C. Anasco and Adviser Engr. Carlito Alpay, led the oath taking of PSME - Jr. Unit new members and current officers. An oath

Keeping its members updated of necessary trainings as mechanical engineers, the PSME Taganito-Claver Chapter organized a BOSH training last August 5-8, 2019.

TAGANITO-CLAVER ORGANIZES BOSH

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On September 28, 2019, the PSME QBL Host Chapter 2nd General Membership Assembly and CPD Technical Seminar was held at Amherst Laboratories Inc. Unilab Pharma Campus, Mamplasan Binan, Laguna with the theme: “ADVANCING THE ROLE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN THE NATION’S BUILD, BUILD, BUILD PROGRAM”. The event was also participated in by QBL Host Chapter Junior Units from Perpetual Help-Binan.

Guest speakers present during the General Membership Assembly were BME Chairman Hon. Jesus M. Redelosa, BME Member Hon. Lorenzo P. Larion, National President Dr. Jeffrey Singson, and National Director Engr. Jerry D. Asuncion.

BME Chairman Hon. Redelosa gave his inspirational message and Dr. Singson discussed the Platinum 2022 Program. QBL Host Chapter VP-Internal Engr. Jonald Jimenez presented the 2019 Calendar of Activities and Accomplishment of the Chapter for the months of January to September 2019.

One of the much awaited parts of the general assembly was the discussion on the new Table Of Specifications (TOS) for PME Aspirants. Hon. Larion discussed the new TOS for the awareness of all aspiring PMEs.

During the General Membership Assembly, the Election for Year 2020 BOD’s was conducted. CPD Technical Seminars with 8 CPD points were provided to participants free of charge. The following topics of the technical seminars were “Hydraulic Analysis for Automatic Sprinkler Design” by Engr. Rolando Pulido and “Guidelines in HVAC Design” - Engr. Edgardo San Juan, PME. The Plant Tour at AMHERST – Liquid Station was included in the CPD credit units.

QBL CHAPTER GMM & CPD TECHNICAL SEMINARS