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PSME CRSA PRODUCES EIGHT NEW PMEs ANEW by Neil Reguine, PME

Aiming to continue the legacy of producing Professional Mechanical Engineers (PMEs) among its roll of members, PSME CRSA proved that what used to be a noble vision is now a tradition and a mark of being thoroughbred that is innate to the noble men of the PSME CRSA.

SPLBE or the Special Professional Licensure Board Examination enacted by Pres. GMA thru Repub-lic Act No. 835 that has helped a lot of Filipino professionals working here in the Middle East who cannot afford to go home and take the board exams there to earn their license here.

With the able mentorship of SPLBE products themselves, Edgar M. Bonotano, PME and Fortunato C. Simbulan, PME, advisers for the years 2009 and 2010, respectively, PSME CRSA yet again produced eight (8) new PMEs. The list in-cludes two (2) for the September 2010 batch namely Efren Austria, PME and Joey Salalila, PME and six (6) for the October 2010 namely, William Cabrera, PME, Cecilio Chavit, PME, Sergio Di-asana, PME, Lloyd Gulmatico, PME, Riolando Perez, PME and Reynan Villareal, PME.

FIRST MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL CONVENTION, DOHA, QATAR, A SUCCESS By Neil Reguine, PME

PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS CENTRAL REGION, SAUDI ARABIA

DDecember 2010 (2nd Issue) Vol. 2 Series 1

Inside this issue:

Editorial 2

FYIs 3

In and Around the Society

4-8

Technical Paper 9

Directors’ Cut 10

Technical Seminars 11

Features 12

In and Around the Society (continuation)

13-14

Pictorial Page: FMERC, Doha, Qatar

15

Breaking News 16

PPO & Members’ Corner

17

Sports & Health 8

The Official Newsletter and A Legacy of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers, Central Region, Saudi Arabia

1st MERC, Doha, Qatar. In the picture are, (from R-L standing) PSME CRSA delegates Rowell Somido, ME, Julius Dela Torre, ME, Flavio Khan, ME, Retituto Sibug, PME, Arturo Ongongco, ME, Jessie Manabat, ME, Milo Per Paat, ME ans Neil Reguine, PME, together with VIPs composed of newly-appointed BME Chairman Leandro Conti (2nd from left), BME Board Vicente Vosotros and PSME national President Renato Florencio.

The GOVERN R

The Ramada Hotel in Doha, Qatar be-came a Mecca of Filipino Mechanical Engineers as PSME Chapters from Saudi Arabia (Al-Khobar, Eastern Region), Central Region Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., Dubai, U.A.E, and host chapter Qatar convened to hold the First Middle East Regional Convention (FMERC) from November 18-20.

Whole day programs were prepared for the attendees wherein PSME CRSA fielded in a 23-strong delegation comprised most specifically by 2010 Officers, Board of Directors, Advisers, PME final interview candidates and a number of supportive members from the rolls of the organization currently and proudly holding the title of being “Most Outstanding PSME Chapter” in the Middle East, the PSME CRSA.

FMERC, Continued on Page 14

Attended by 1800 – 2000 delegates the 58th Annual Convention held on October 13 – 16, 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Manila showcased technical seminars and presentation of technical papers, a job fair, quiz show, prod-ucts exhibits, a golf tournament, and a fellowship and awards night among others. The convention was again not only a means to commemorate the prestige of the PSME organization as the united alliance of PSME chapters in the Philippines and abroad, three days of joyful celebrations and fellowship but another learning opportunity for PSME members as they were able to participate in the various discussions covering a wide range of subjects relevant to the practice of mechanical engineering, as well as, crucial skills and knowledge needed to help Filipino Mechanical Engineers succeed in the practice. The technical sessions proved to be crucial in forging a stronger professional knowledge framework most specifi-cally those who are recent board exami-

Pres. Resty Sibug, PSME CRSA’s sole representative to the 58th Analcon held at the PICC stands tall as he receives PSME CRSA’s three major awards. Among those who are awarding the plaques are former BME Chairman and recently appointed PRC Commissioner Alfredo Y. Po and PSME National President Renato Florencio.

PSME CRSA BAGS THREE (3) MAJOR AWARDS IN THE 2010 ANALCON

By: Neil Reguine, PME

The PSME National Convention of 2010 marked a turning point for the PSME CRSA as for the first time in the history of PSME, the chapter bagged three coveted awards that only the best among the best chapters were able to achieve namely, “Most Outstanding Middle East Chapter” under the leader-ship of Chapter President Restituto S. Sibug, PME, “The Best Bulletin - The Governor” under Editor-in-chief Neil Reguine, PME, besting altogether all other PSME newsletters here in the Middle East and in the Philippines as well and “The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (TOME) in the field of Project Management” by Charter President Riolando V. Perez, PME.

To continue the glory, Pres. Resty S. Sibug, PME displayed winning form in the annual PSME Golf Tournament held on October 13, 2010 bagging the Longest Put in the Hole no. 12 and Championship Trophy in Class A Divi-sion, held at Villamor Air Base Golf Course, Pasay City. Awarding cere-mony was held the PICC (Philippine International Cultural Center). See Sports Page for related story.

Jubilant PSME CRSA leaders, most specifically the 2010 Board of Direc-tors, The Governor Editorial Board, Advisers and Past Presidents who were instrumental in the achievement of the above awards vowed to keep the win-ning legacy alive in the years ahead. The Chapter Awarding Ceremonies will be held during the AAGMM on December 3 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh.

Awarded as the BEST PSME NEWSLETTER for the year 2010

Photo: Courtesy of psmenow.org

After many years of serving in

various capacities at PSME-SA & PSME-CRSA Board of Directors, I now find myself writing the President’s message. I feel like I just stepped into this role, and now it’s almost over. I am now starting to feel my stride. I hope I have imparted some valuable insights on what PSME-CRSA is planning and hoping to accom-plish throughout the year and the succeeding years.

We are very proud to announce that PSME-CRSA & Friend Toastmasters Club was chartered last July 23, 2010, a dream come true. The maiden issue of this

PSME CRSA OFFICERS YEAR 2010

President:

Restituto S. Sibug, PME

Vice President: Marvin V. Mayo, ME

Secretary: Engr. Julius Cesar D. Dela Torre, ME

Treasurer: Fidelito V. Panugan, ME

Auditor: Rommel B. Del Monte, ME

PRO: Jaime Q. Durana, Jr., ME

DIRECTORS:

Membership: Jay A. Roces, ME

Technical Affairs: Jose B. Beton, Jr., ME

Plant Tours: Honorio T. Alvarez, Jr. ME

External Affairs: Randy Garcia, PME

Internal Affairs: Hipolito Dacanay III, ME

Professional Enhancement: Neil R. Reguine, PME, MEngg ME

Sports: Rodrigo G. Mabalay, Jr., ME

Code of Ethics: Jimmy A. Ranada, ME

Information & Technology: Reynan Villareal, PME

Immediate Past President:

Fortunato C. Simbulan, PME

ADVISERS:

Edgar M. Bonotano, PME Lorenzo Lorry Payunan, ME

PAST PRESIDENTS:

2008 – Ramy E. Pudadera, PME 2007 – George F. Buhaynon, ME 2006 – Generoso Asuncion, ME 2005 – Jeffrey S. Agura, ME 2004 – Pedro P. Caliwag, Jr, PME 2003 – Riolando V. Perez, PME

(Charter President)

Editorial

PSME CRSA: “Standing United to

Promote Eco-efficient Innovations for Sustainable

Technological Advancements & Developments.”

Leadership . Responsibility . Service

THE GOVERNOR

Respect is earned. It is not given…

Accepting a mistake and doing all there is to undo the harm this mistake has done is a challenge, an ability that only men of honor and purebred intellectuals possess...

After barely winning in the 58th Analcon, PSME CRSA’s famed newsletter previously named “The Prime Mover” was renamed to “The Governor.” The abrupt change took place because unknowingly, the PSME CRSA Editorial Board was not aware that PSME WRSA (Jeddah) has patented long before a newsletter under their banner named “Prime Mover.” Although using “The Prime Mover” could have still been acceptable because technically the word “The” was not present in WRSA’s newsletter’s name, the Editorial Board of the CRSA Newsletter decided to move on and rename the organization’s newsletter. An election regarding the new name of the CRSA newsletter was held wherein the name “The Governor” was unanimously chosen. Immediately, a resolution was submitted by the editor-in-chief to the PSME National about CRSA’s decision and was accepted by the office. With the said gentlemanly act, PSME preserved not only the friendship and respect of PSME WRSA and PSME National but more so, respect for itself, respect for one of the main core values why the organization has existed and continues to be of existence, camaraderie. PSME CRSA values sincere friendship and meaningful coexistence with all Filipino organizations above pride and achievement. Winning more friends for executing noble deeds and thus respect from colleagues is by far more precious than a golden plaque or trophy. Change as they say is the only thing that is constant in this world. If one cannot cope up with the changing times then one will remain in the gallows of ignorance and apathy.

PSME CRSA, now in the history books of PSME National for grabbing three coveted awards in the 2010 Analcon because of this newsletter. “The Governor” the official PSME CRSA newsletter whose name was derived from a machine part which maintains the speed of an engine within prescribed limits for varying load conditions and altogether from a powerful political position, aims to document the unwavering desire of PSME CRSA for a fast-paced progress amid challenges confronting the organization. Currently, the newsletter to beat, The Governor, as its name implies, also aspires to lead its counterparts in responsible journalism and yearns to sustain the winning form it displayed from its inception to the upcoming years ahead.

Going to national issues, PSME CRSA applauds the appointment of Pres. Noynoy Aquino to former BME Chair Alfredo Y. Po as the new PRC Commisioner and so as the ascention of former BME Member Leandro Conti to BME Chair. With the said appointments, CRSA firmly believes that the integrity and glory of the Mechanical Engineering Profession is assured and that OFW Mechanical Engineers will be attended to.

For comments, suggestions and contributions the Editorial Board of the Prime Mover can be reached thru [email protected]

No part of this paper may be reproduced or copied in any form without written and duly signed consent / permission from the publication.

The Official Publication of the PSME CRSA “The truth shall prevail.”

Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief : Neil Reguine, PME Managing Editor : Edgar Bonotano, PME (Internal) Managing Editor : Fidelito Panugan, ME (Audit & Financial) Managing Editor : Julius Dela Torre, ME (Circulations) News Editor : Randy Garcia, ME Features Editor : Marvin Mayo, ME Technical Editor : Fortunato Simbulan, PME Sports Editor : Restituto Sibug, PME Layout Editor : Jay A. Roces, ME

EDITORIAL

THE GOVERNOR

SO THE PSME MEMBERSHIP WOULD KNOW...

F Y I

A good leader should bear in mind that transparency builds trust between the said leader and his constituents. He must not transact business in the name of the organization or a sub-committee of the said organization without making each of his co-leaders, BODs and Editorial Board in our case, aware of his transactions. For his leadership is a mandate of the General Membership Assembly and whom the General Membership Assembly can take away anytime once is trust broken, once the promise of selfless service is tinged with vested interests.

In the name of transparent leadership, the BOD and the Editorial Board of “The Governor” met and agreed to correct a lapse and in the offing earned the respect of our dear friends from the PSME WRSA Chapter. The resolution below was also lauded by the PSME National.

PSME RIYADH AAGMM, ALREADY POSTED AT psmenow.org, THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE PSME

The 2nd MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL CONVENTION WILL BE SPONSORED BY PSME SAUDI ARABIA (AL-KHOBAR) CHAPTER WITH SIMULTANEOUS VENUES AT AL-KHOBAR AND MANAMA, BAHRAIN ON NOVEMBER 2011 BE A PART OF THE HISTORY-IN-THE-MAKING, BE THERE WHEN IT HAPPENS

1st MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL CONVENTION, FEATURED IN THE PHILIPPINE STAR

CHECKING THE AUTHENTICITY OF ONE’S PROFESSIONAL LICENSE JUST GOT EASIER THRU www.prc.gov.ph

Recommending or hiring a professional in your office or company is never without flaws. A number of individuals may fool you by presenting professional license alleg-edly issued by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) but may turn out to be bogus. It happens. These individuals that forge documents may get away from you but they would not get away with the PRC. With the latest addition to the e-services of the official website of the PRC, the authenticity of one’s license may now be checked. For more information, visit www.prc.gov.ph and see item boxed in red below.

Photo: Courtesy of www.prc.gov.ph

Photo: Courtesy of The Philippine Star

THE GOVERNOR

8TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, A SNEAK PREVIEW


December 3 will never be short of celebrations as the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers, Central Region Saudi Arabia (PSME CRSA) will cele-brate its 8th Anniversary and Annual Gen era l M emb ersh ip Meet in g (AAGMM) on this fated day. Once again, the 5-star Radisson Hotel was unanimously chosen as the venue of the huge event that would commence at 8am and will end at 5:30pm. Daikin Air-conditioners will be the chief sponsor of the said event. Daikin will be pre-senting a technical lecture on their VAV AC system. The complete list of activities for the AAGMM may be seen on the chart on the right.

Edgar Bonotano, PME, PSME CRSA Adviser for two straight years, is this year’s Overall AAGMM Committee Chairman. Engr. Bonotano will also lead the Chapter Awarding Ceremonies of deserving PSME CRSA achievers for the year 2010 as he was responsible in drafting the criteria for the selection and deliberation of nominees for various PSME CRSA Chapter honors.

Dr. Eduardo Malagapo, PME, PSME Saudi Arabia Charter President and Murry Demdam, PME, the current VP International will lead this years list of VIP guests.

Also taking place during the AAGMM is the election of officers/Board of Directors for the year 2011. 17 mem-bers submitted their certificates but only 15 will be chosen. On the same day, the official ballots will be canvassed and once the 15 elected BOD members have selected among themselves who will man various electoral positions of equally important roles in steering PSME CRSA to another year of fruitful existence and holistic growth.

Those who attended the 12-session HVAC Continuing Professional Educa-tion Course under Cecilio Chavit, PME and attendees will be receiving their course completion certificates and attendance certificate, respectively. The event will be conclude with a raffle draw and a photo shoot session.

PSME VP-INTERNATIONAL MURRY DEMDAM, PME NAMED PRC MOST OUTSTANDING M.E. FOR 2010

By Neil R. Reguine, PME

“Murry F. Demdam, a Filipino engineer based in Al-Khobar and Abqaiq in the Eastern Province, has been named by the Philippine Regulatory Commission as its 2010 Outstanding Professional of the Year for Mechanical Engineering.” quoted esteemed journalist Joe Avancena in the June 20 issue of the Saudi Gazette, a leading Riyadh broadsheet with regular news articles that caters to Overseas

The respected writer added “The top-caliber Filipino engineer received the award on June 18 at the Fiesta Pavilion of the historic Manila Hotel, along with other awardees in various professions. He is the only awardee from Saudi Arabia. Demdam, chief operating officer (COO) of Al-Khawari Establishment, was credited for having led the Philip-pine Professionals Organization (PRO), an umbrella group of several professional organizations in the Eastern Province that consist of me-chanical, civil, electrical and communications engineers, architects, certified public accountants and community leaders. A multi-awarded professional, he was also bestowed the Bagong Bayani Award 2009 (Blas Ople Award) by the Philippine government and the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) 2009 Fellow Award for his high degree of professional competence and integrity in exercising his profession. During his term as president of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers-Saudi Arabia, the chapter got three most coveted service awards from the PSME headquarters in Manila – the Outstanding Chapter Award, the Out-standing Chapter President Award and the Best Chapter in Member-ship Growth Award. Demdam is an MBA graduate and a candidate for Ph.D. in Business Management. He is member of the Board of Trus-tees of the Al-Aldalus International School of Al-Khobar and officer/director of several business establishments.”

VPI Murry Demdam, PME, one of the hands-on and active mentors of PSME CRSA was highly nominated by the said chapter to win the coveted award. The serviceable always sees to it that he attends major PSME CRSA events as the AGMM and the Chartering of the PSME CRSA and Friends Toastmasters’ Club in spite of his hectic schedule. PSME CRSA believes that VPI Demdam’s achievement is a success for all PSME Saudi Arabia chapters.


2ND PME EXAM IN RIYADH, HELD

By Neil Reguine, PME

Dart 1 - The Gruelling Challenge

September 26 & 27 will be a day to remember for PSME CRSA PME hopefuls as they slugged it out with the then BME Chairman turned PRC Chairman Alfredo Po, PME and BME Member turned BME Chairman, Leandro Conti, PME for their respective theses defence.

Those who had their final interview were Engr. Riolando V. Perez, Engr. Reynan M. Villareal, Engr. Lloyd C. Gulmatico, Engr. Sergio B. Diasana Sr.

On another hand those who took their first interview were Engr. Jose B. Beton Jr., Engr. Randy E. Garcia, Engr. Eduardo L. Lura, Eng. Arturo S. Ongoco Jr., Engr. Benito A. Perez, Engr. Romeo P. Seva Jr., Engr. Porferio I. Pelaez Jr., Engr. Rowell G. Somido, Engr. William Menoza, Engr. Lorenzo Lorry D. Payunan and Engr. Lenuel P. Jamarilla.

Each candidate has his own story to tell regarding how he managed to make it through the needle’s eye but surely, after all the candidates’ preparations and with the assistance of able advisers Fortunato Sim-bulan, PME and Edgar Bonotano, PME, the PSME CRSA is optimistic their members will hurdle the treacherous trail towards getting the coveted PME license.

Dart 2 - Time to Relax After the Big Fight

In all battles the greatest enemy we need to subdue are ourselves, this holds true also in taking the PME Exams. With work and family time on the way, time management is the key towards accomplishing one’s thesis/theses. Those who are in the Mechanical De-sign field are favored to finish their work the earliest time possible as the Engineering Design part of the thesis is what counts most. But other parts of the written thesis work must not be undermined.

In the end, after emerging victorious after a big bout with ourselves and not to mention the very strict BME, savouring victory will be very meaningful. To celebrate from surviving yet another day, PME candi-dates held a BME Night together with PSME CRSA BOD at the Chili’s Restaurant. This gathering served as a venue wherein PME candidates were able to hang loose from their thesis worries and have a chance to interact with the BME.

All in all PSME Riyadh’s sponsoring the 2nd PME Exam on its home court was a success.

THE GOVERNOR In and Around the Society

GETTING-TO-KNOW THE CANDIDATES FOR PSME CRSA B.O.D. FOR THE YEAR 2011 The supreme authority rests not on the hands of an organizations leaders but on the general assembly of members. Power and responsibility is thus handed down to a group of select individuals who shall embody the ideals and look after the general welfare of the organization, devoid of vested interests. With great power, comes great responsibility. Let us vote wisely and vote for leaders whom we think will selflessly serve PSME CRSA.


Only members who are in good standing shall be entitled to vote. Each member qualified to vote shall write exactly 15 names; otherwise, the ballot shall be declared null and void.

Ballot forms are pre-numbered to avoid any substitution. The voter must write with ball pen or fountain pen only the

names of the candidates he is voting for. The full names or surnames of the candidates are required. If only the given name or alias of the candidates is written, the vote shall be declared null and void.

The voters must avoid erasures. Ballot form with erasures or identifying mark will be invalidated of nullified, and thus will not be counted.

Proxy vote is allowed, must be received by the commission at least five (5) calendar days prior to date of the meeting as stipulated in the article X section.10 of the PSME CRSA Constitution and By-laws.

The ballot with double entry name shall be declared null and void, and thus will not be counted.

Voting will be open from 8:00 to 11:00 am during the AAGMM. The COMELEC shall designate a board of canvassers to canvass

valid votes. Candidates shall not be allowed inside the canvassing room during the canvassing or counting of the ballots

The candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the number of directors allocated as stipulated in Article VIII

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE 2010 PSME CRSA B.O.D. ELECTION

By Julius Dela Torre, ME

of the Constitution and By-laws shall be declared as the elected directors by the Chapter COMELEC. In case of a tie between two or more candidates for the allocated number of directorship positions, all the uncontested di-rector-elect shall vote on the candidates to be declared winner.

All elected directors shall be declared before the end of AGGMM as stipulated in Article X, Section 10.

Please see the Valid and Invalid sample ballot.

PSME-CRSA was again able to extent financial assistance to those who are in real need. This time PSME –CRSA gave mone-tary consideration to two persons who are in dire need for the medical treatment of their illnesses.

One of these is a colleague of ours from PSME-WRSA, Engr. Joe Marie Acebuque who is suffering from bone marrow prob-lem. The other one was a daughter of Mr. Clodualdo Reyes (close friend and classmate of our former colleague from PSME-SA, Engr. Alfredo Gutierrez). His daughter was suffering from Adamantiades Behcet's disease since 2005. Aside from the said problem, Mr. Reyes’ wife has just recently won his battle with cancer but losing savings during the duration of her wife’s treat-ment. Mr Reyes also lost his son in a tragic death a few years ago.

Outreach Activities...

PSME CRSA TOUCHES LIVES AND EXTENDS A HELPING HAND TO NEEDY KABABAYANS ANEW

By Fortunato Simbulan, PME

Also, PSME-CRSA family had extended sympathy and monetary assistance to the bereaved family of Mr. Beton Sr, father of our colleague and PSME-CRSA Director, Engr. Jose Beton Jr. who just passed away last July 27, 2010.

Lastly, just this Oct. 29, 2010, one of our recipients of local TOME Award in the field of Consulting last year, Engr. Buddy Brodit, suffered from a stroke and rushed to Security Forces Hos-pital here in Riyadh for immediate treatment. He was in the ICU of the said hospital for about 3 days and PSME-CRSA made a hospital visitation to personally console his bereaved family and show respect and affection to our dear brother in profession be-fore he finally laid to rest.

“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”


As the 2010 review classes for Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineer-ing and Architecture end and the results of pre-board examinations checked and released it’s all in hands of the examinees whether to make or miss the chance. Failure to prepare is to prepare for failure, as they say.

Armed with solid knowledge in Mechanical Engineering problem solv-ing and theories learned during the organization’s Friday (whole day) and Thursday (night) review sessions, the PSME CRSA examinees targeting the ME license have all the edge, to pass if not top the ME Licensure Exam.

After seven months of intensive review, sacrifice and hard work, let us take a journey back to how it all started and see how the PSME CRSA SPLBE Review Classes were conducted.

PSME CRSA PME CANDIDATES CONDUCT THESIS DEFENSE IN QATAR By Neil Reguine, PME Doha, Qatar - Eleven (11) PSME CRSA candidates for the November 2010 PME Exam held their first/second interview/thesis defense at the Ramada Hotel, Doha Qatar on No-vember 16-17 simultaneous with the ongoing ME examinations in the Al-Khobar, and Riyadh, KSA Testing Centers. Of the eleven-strong candidates nine (9) took their final inter-view namely, Engr. Jose B. Beton Jr., Engr. Randy E. Garcia, Engr. Arturo S. Ongoco Jr., Engr. Benito A. Perez, Engr. Romeo P. Seva Jr., Engr. Porferio I. Pelaez Jr., Engr. Rowell G. Somido, Engr. Flavio V. Khan, and Engr. Lenuel P. Jamarilla. Those who conducted their first interview on the other hand are, Engr. Estiven Cinco and Engr. Jerry R. Gutierez. PSME CRSA is proud to have produced PMEs amongst its rolls and prouder to have more members aspiring to become PMEs. This would not have been possible without the PME Advisers selfless service to the PME hopefuls of the organization namely, Edgar Bonotano, PME and Fortunato Simbulan, PME and PME passers in the previous batches who have been sharing their technical resources to their co-members in the PSME CRSA. Indeed, PSME CRSA is not just an organization but a brotherhood.

FINAL COORDINATION MEETING FOR THE 8TH PSME CRSA AAGMM, HELD


Classes were held from 9am to 5pm at the Al Taj International School, Riyadh by Engr. Alvin, Engr. Marvin or Engr. Marvin from May-November 2010.

The Pre-board exams were concluded at the White Palace Hotel on November 12.

The PRC-administered SPLBE was held at the Philippine Embassy, Riyadh, KSA on November 16 - 17, 2010.

Examinees from various disciplines ME, EE, CE and Architecture converge at the Philippine Embassy, Riyadh for one final mug shot for Riyadh-based press.

As curtains roll down for the year 2010 BODs on December 3, a new set of BODs will lead the Most Outstanding PSME Middle East Chapter for the year 2011. To put another feather in the caps of the 2010 BODs the Final Co-ordination Meeting of the said PSME leaders was held at the Saudi TKT Conference Room in order to finalize the general plans of action and accomplishment reports for various com-mittees handling the AGMM and The PSME CRSA Newsletter - The Gov-ernor. Year 2010 was a tough one for CRSA but 2011 will be tougher for the next set of BODs to prove if they can sustain the momentum achieved by the 2010 BODs. Nothing was achieved by a single officer in 2010 but by the collective efforts of the set of officers. Kudos to the 2010 BODs and Good luck to the incoming set of BODs for the year 2010.

CRSA 2010 SPLBE REVIEW CLASSES, A SUCCESS


2010 BODs holding their last meeting to settle AAGM-related activities

PSME CRSA PME aspirants with BODs and friends from PSME Middle East Chapters

PSME GRABS TOASTMASTER SMEDLEY AWARD FOR THE YEAR 2010 By TM Neil Reguine, PME

THE GOVERNOR

Toastmasters International has honored the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Central Region Saudi Arabia (PSME CRSA) and Friends Toastmasters Club with the Ralph Smedley Award Banner Ribbon effective September 30 2010, the chapter’s birth year itself.

The Smedley Award is presented to Toastmasters Clubs around the world that demonstrate dyna-mism in terms of mem-bership development stemming from efforts towards growth and ac-tivities.

The PSME CRSA & F Toastmasters Club has grown steadily in stature, providing educational programs for the organization in the art of communication, and hav-ing its members participate in various Area 5 Gover-nor, Division A, District 79 events.

Toastmasters, founded in 1924, is a worldwide move-ment that promotes communication and leadership skills to assist people from all walks of life in realizing their true potential. Toastmasters International, with headquarters in California, has more than 211,000 members in 10,500 clubs in 90 countries.

The PSME CRSA & Friends Toastmasters Club, which was chartered in July 23, 2010 currently has 28 members namely Restituto Sibug, Fortunato Simbulan, Neil Reguine, Marvin Mayo, Tristan Reyes, Julius Dela Torre, Jimmy Ranada, Adrian Angeles, Jose Beton, Mario Dayawan, Rommel Del Monte, Randy Garcia, Mauricio Manuel, Honorio Matias, Fidelito Panugan, Lorenzo Lorry Payunan, Porferio Pelaez, Allan Rivera, Jay Roces, Sonny Royo, Efren Payumo, Dennis Villazorda, Silvestre Eric Lubguban, Hermar John Canda, Honorio Alva-rez, Reinhart Clive Dayao, Felix Caoile and Sid Sestoso.

Ralph Smedley, Toastmasters International Founder

The Smedley Award commemorates the founding of Toastmasters International on October 22, 1924, by Dr. Ralph Smedley. One person initiated a program that would go on to affect millions of people. In his honor, if a Toastmasters club can add five new, dual, or reinstated members between August 1 and Sep-tember 30, the said club will receive the Smedley Award ribbon to display on the club's banner.

PSME CRSA &F Toastmasters Club Members holding one of their regular meetings at the Al Taj International School, KSA

Aside from chapter awards, Toastmas-ter members can also reap individual honors that, in the end, will also re-flect on the leader-ship and unity of the chapter where these individual members hail from.

Toastmasters Inter-national has its own curriculum, tracks, and awards flow-chart. This may be seen on the flow-chart on the right.

"Become the Speaker & Leader You Want To Be," this is the Toastmasters motto and each PSME CRSA Toastmasters member’s goal in further raising PSME CRSA to the pinnacles of success.

PSME CRSA & Friends TM Club c o n g r a t u -lates, ACS/ALB Jorge Nathaniel Amores & TM R e s t i t u t o S . Sibug for sponsor-ing 3+ members, thereby earning t h e p r i c e l e s s "Governor's Rib-bon".

Toastmasters from Area 5 have yet another success to celebrate as James Taruc, CC/ALB, Area 5 Governor, District A, Division 79 unveiled the maiden issue of the “High Five” (banner ap-pears above). “The High Five newsletter shall serve as the venue for promoting the ideals of Toastmasters by publishing club activities, area-wide events, and members’ feature articles in pursuit of celebrat-ing achievements, activities, and accomplishments,” according to the dedicated and workaholic Area 5 Governor. TM James Taruc was instrumental in the chartering of PSME CRSA & Friends Toastmasters Club and continues to be instrumental in his untiring mentorship on the said club. In the maiden issue, PSME CRSA showcased its achievements in the 2010 PSME National Awards held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. The article published on the front page of the maiden issue of the High Five was contributed by PSME CRSA “The Governor” proponent and Editor-in-Chief TM Neil Reguine, PME. “The Gover-nor” is the award-winning and official newsletter of the PSME CRSA. (See pictures on the left for screenshots of the PSME-related article on the maiden issue of the “The High Five”)

HIGH FIVE, THE OFFICIAL AREA 5 TM CLUBS’ PUBLICATION, RELEASED PSME CRSA & FRIENDS TM CLUB LEADERS SHOWCASE PSME CRSA’S DOMI-NANCE IN THE PSME NATIONAL ARENA

By TM Neil Reguine, PME


THE GOVERNOR Technical Paper

DESIGN OF A 2300-TON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HVAC SYSTEM by Neil R. Reguine, PME, MEngg ME, CSA

EQUIPMENT SIZING

The system works on six (6) 500-ton centrifugal chillers and a cooling tower with six(6) induced draft fans. For the cooling tower, wet bulb for Guam is 25.2°C (77.36°F) based on the ASHRAE. Using approach of 3°, cooling tower leaving temperature is 81°F. Thus the temperature entering the cooling tower, from a 10° change in temperature, is 91°F. For the pumps: 2300TR x 2.0 GPM/TR (Rule of Thumb) = 4600 GPM. Calcu-lated total friction head loss for pipes is 45.81m. Considering a pump with an overall efficiency of 83%, pump size is 36.61hP or say 40hP per chilled water re-circulating pump for four (4) pumps. Pumps were also used for pumping condensates and to transport medium for fuel cooling. Seventeen (17) AHUs with combined flow capacity of 745 m³/hr and fourteen (14) VAV Terminal boxes (for VIP office areas). The following appurtenances were also sized and installed in the project, roof-mounted centrifugal, wall-mounted propeller and duct in-line centrifugal exhaust fans, supply and return ducts (via equal-friction method) considering 1300 fpm and 900 fpm air velocity for main and brach ducts, respectively, door louvers for comfort rooms and other rooms wherein air was exhausted, supply and return air diffusers either square or linear depending on the ceiling con-straints for air-conditioned areas, volume dampers for all branching ducts, fire dampers for all ducts passing thru fire rated walls. Thermostats were installed nearest to farthest return air diffusers per branch coming from AHUs and also in VIP rooms. CONCLUSION

Due to issues on environment and poor energy utilization arising, air-conditioning systems requiring electrical energy must be designed to its maximum efficiency and with low energy consumption.

Calculations yield a total cooling capacity of approximately 2300 TR (Tons of Refrigeration) for the facility at peak demand. The said calcula-tions performed generated a square feet per ton value of 340.26 that is within the allowable range for commercial facilities which is 230 to 520.

Another means to verify the credibility of the load calculations and thus, the design itself is by means of the referring to the psychrometric chart. The values yielded should be within the comfort zone that is within the range of 70 to 85°F. The temperature mix for the indoor and outdoor air for the project is 78.27 to 78.77°F and thus within the allowable range. Calculated Sensible Heat Ratio as per table above is 0.92. Allowable SHR range is 0.75-0.93. This high SHR value is attributed to the frequent open-ing and closing of the airport portals.

References (Partial) [1] ASHRAE, (2005) ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook [2] ASHRAE, (2004) ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality [3] ASHRAE, (2001) ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook [3] ASHRAE, (1999) HVAC Applications Handbook [4] ASHRAE, (1997) ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook [5] ASHRAE, (1989) ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook All in all, the references total to 28 books and journals and also 8 websites were used as references, other references were intentionally omitted due to this newsletter’s space constraint.

INTRODUCTION

The project undertaken was in the design, installation and opera-tion of Guam International Airport located in Central Guam, North-ern Marianas, USA.

The objective of this report is to carry out calculations and design of the air-conditioning system of GIAA that will serve as guide in the equipment selection process. Guam being a tropical region has de-sign conditions and climate parameters that are applicable in the Philippines setting.

The coverage of this project is 1,141,431 ft² or 106,097 m² of building floor area that houses offices, food courts, novelty shops, waiting areas, reception areas, hallways, etc. The scope of work by the company, William Miller Engineering Services, LLC on this project is to prepare the Ventilation and Air-conditioning design package intended for construction considering the client’s require-ment and criteria. The Airport is centrally located in the heart of Guam's business district offering 768,000 sq. ft. of terminal space along with numerous hangars, maintenance facilities, warehouse space, storage facilities, office space, and expansive ground areas with high potential for development on over 1,800 acres.

DESIGN CALCULATIONS

Based on the calculations performed using predominantly ASH-RAE-based standards, the GIAA building yields a total heat gain of 2257.10 tons of refrigeration and thus the capacity of the centralized air-conditioning facility needed to be installed must negate or be more than the said heat gains.

Photo: Courtesy of giaa.com

Breakdown of Heat Gain per Category

THE GOVERNOR Directors’ Cut

Engr. Neil R. Reguine, PME, MEngg ME, CSA

PSME CRSA Professional Enhancement & SPLBE Re-view Director and Instructor in all Mechanical Engineering Subjects

REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE 2010 PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR ASSOCIATE CRSA MEMBERS FIVE (5) OUT OF THIRTY-FIVE (35) REVIEW STUDENTS HURDLE THE COMPETITIVE PSME CRSA PRE-BOARD EXAMINATIONS

Time passes by so quickly that one can hardly notice that a year is over since our last 7th Annual General Membership Meeting. Though it’s hard to kiss the year that has full of momentous events and pioneering changes in the organization goodbye, still we have to welcome with open arms the dawning of the new one for it gives us new hope and provides excellent opportunity to have room for improvements.

The BODs and Officers has been so very busy this year, having met ten (10) times for regular board meetings, nine (9) times for the emer-gency and special meetings, and eleven (11) times during seminars and special events and not to mention the attendance in the 60-hr “Short Course on HVAC System Design,” and likewise, the Professional Enhancement Committee has conducted review classes for al-most 6 months.

The substantial attendance in every activities and seminars we had this year was indeed so overwhelming, to wit: The First Membership Meeting - ninety eight attendees including guests and visitors, The Short Course on HVAC System Design- One hundred twenty (120)participants- the highest attendance so far in a seminar since the PSME-CRSA was institutionalized in 2002, the Al Sahoo Seminar – ninety (90) participants, the Golf Clinic - ten (10) participants, the International Filters Center Seminar - thirty eight (38) participants, the Voith Industrial Piping & Systems Seminar- eighty five (85) participant and Air Terminal Devices Seminars - forty three (43) participants. With these figures, it only proves that the PSME-CRSA BODs and Officers in Riyadh Chapter has been so alive this year.

The table shown below is the attendance matrix of the BODs and Officers on board meetings and events of the society this year. Though decline in attendance is visible due to various circumstances and the ups and downs every PSME-CRSA member is experiencing, still, the spirit of team unity, dedication, responsibility, passion and the commitment of serving fellow Mechanical Engineers here in Riyadh re-mains to be high.

REPORT ON THE STATUS OF ATTENDANCE OF 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ALL PSME CRSA ACTIVITIES

Engr. Julius Cesar Dela Torre

PSME CRSA Secretary

Of the possible 35 examinees, only 15 completed the exams in all three categories namely, PPE-IPE, Ma-chine Design and Shop Practice and Engineering Mathematics & Eco-nomics. Four (4) students took exams in two (2) subjects only, Four (4) students took just an exam out of the required three (3) and twelve (12) did not take any of the three exams at all.

Of the 15 who took the exams in all three categories/board exam topics, five (5) went on to garner passing marks:

The passers and topnotchers are: Cabreros, Jayson - 76.12 Durante, Rogelio - 74.34 Caranias, Jerry - 73.10 Dayawan, Mario - 72.98 Mordido, William - 71.27

The complete tabulated scores may be seen on the left. DTE stands for

The PSME CRSA SPLBE Review Team for the year 2010 comprised of Neil Reguine, PME (Director & Instructor) Marvin Mayo, ME (Instructor), Engr. Alvin Masancay (Instructor) and Engr. Julius Dela Torre (Coordinator).

LEGEND: V—Vacation, A—Absent, E—Excused, P—Present

THE GOVERNOR

VOITH TECHNICAL SEMINAR, HELD


Technical Seminars

In order to keep its members abreast of the latest trends in technology in various Mechanical Engineer-ing fields of specialization, PSME CRSA held a technical session with Voith, Inc. on August 6, 2010 at the White Palace Hotel. Voith, Founded on January 1, 1867, is a company that sets standards in paper, energy, mobility and service markets. One third of the world's paper production is carried out on machines made by Voith Paper. More than 30 percent of the electric energy generated world-wide from hydro power is produced with turbines and generators from Voith Hydro. Voith Turbo drive components are found in industrial applications as well as in road and rail vehicles and in ships in all countries of the world. The program of activities during the technical seminar may be seen below:

(Top) The 2010 PSME Board of Directors and Officers pose with Mr. Ignacio Laiseca, Voith Regional Service Manager and Engr. Tomas Dela Cruz, Voith presentor. (Bottom) PSME CRSA Members are all-ears to the Voith technical presentors

AL-NASSERIAH AIR TERMINAL DEVICES SEMINAR, CONDUCTED By Neil Reguine, PME

Guided by the pursuit of unparalleled service to its members, PSME CRSA yet again held a technical session with ANA, Inc. on September 17, 2010 at the White Palace Hotel. Al Naseriah International FZ-L.L.C (ANI) formed in 2003, is a part of Al Sorayai Group of Saudi Arabia. The company was formed with the charter to support all the production units by centralizing the supply chain management. Apart from that it has also been mandated to identify and develop new businesses. Previously engaged only in the Chemical Engineering field, the company has thus ex-panded to the Mechanical Engineering field by introducing its air terminal devices and filters. The program of activities during the technical seminar may be seen below:

(Top) Engr. Alvin dela Torre Calendacion discuss to PSME CRSA seminar participants the latest in air filter and terminal devices from the Al Nasseriah product lines. (Bottom) PSME CRSA Mem-bers attentively listen to the seminar conducted by Al Nasseriah

THE GOVERNOR Features

Source: http://www.slideshare.net/captainyr/do-not-turn-on-ac-immediately-as-soon-as-you-enter-the-car

DO NOT TURN ON A/C IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE CAR!

Open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn on the air-conditioning imme-diately. According to a research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a cancer causing toxin (carcinogen-take note of the heated plastic smell in your car). In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer may also cause miscarriage.

If parked outdoors under the sun at a tem-perature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level and the people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins. It is recommended that you open the win-dows and door to give time for the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.

Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft. A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene.

Contributed by: Engr. Lito Panugan

2. Close project coordination. (We should have asked someone else.)

3. An extensive report is being prepared on a fresh ap-proach to the problem. (We just hired 3 guys. We'll let them kick it around for a while.)

4. Major technological breakthrough. (Back to the draw-ing board.)

5. Customer satisfaction believed assured. (We're so far behind schedule that the customer is happy to get any-thing at all from us.)

6. Preliminary operational test were inconclusive. (The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch!)

7. The test results were extremely gratifying. (It works and boy are we surprised.)

8. The entire concept will have to be abandoned. (The only guy who understood the thing quit.)

9. It is in the process. (It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is almost hopeless.)

10. We will look into it. (By the time the wheel makes a full turn, we will assume you have forgotten about it.)

11. Please note and initial. (Let's spread the responsibil-ity for this job.)

12. Give us the benefit of your thinking. (We'll listen to what you have to say as long as it doesn't interfere with what we have already done.)

13. Give us your interpretation. (Your warped opinion will be pitted against our good sense.)

14. See me, or Let's discuss. (Come down to my office, I'm lonesome.)

15. All new. (Parts not interchangeable with previous design.)

16. Rugged. (Too heavy to lift.)

17. Lightweight. (Lighter than rugged.)

18. Years of development. (Finally got one that worked.)

19. Energy saving. (Achieved when the power switch is off.)

20. No maintenance. (Impossible to fix!)

Source: http://www.inflection-point.com/jokes.php

Engineering Terminologies What engineering statements mean. 1. A number of different approaches are being tried. (We don't know where we're going, but we're moving.)

The meteoric rise in world oil prices has been a bane to many but a boon to those who know that the supply of oil is finite and the alternatives and profits lie in "green" alternatives.

Filipino and Dutch entrepreneurs are now exploiting the country’s wind power for electricity production, lighting up communities and pocketing profits in the process. And because their business does not contribute to the accumu-lation of harmful greenhouse gases, they are generating additional revenues through a mechanism provided by an international agreement on climate change, proving that "green" businesses can be doubly rewarding.

Northwind Power Development Corp. runs the Northwind Bangui Bay Project that harnesses wind coming from the South China Sea into electricity that helps light up Ilocos Norte in northern Luzon. The project has been in operation since 2005, supplying the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) with around 25 megawatts of power, equivalent to 40% of the cooperative’s power requirement.

Fifteen wind turbines, each 70 meters tall, each equipped with three 41-meter blades, rise along a nine-kilometer windswept beach in Bangui. The first of its kind in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, they have become a tourist attraction.

The company has turned a profit since its wind project got off the ground, thanks to the Danish assistance in large part, as well as the appreciation of the peso and attractive tariffs in the past two years.

Wind projects normally become profitable after seven years in operation.

GREEN IS IN: THE WIND POWER PLANT AT BANGUI, ILOCOS NORTE Excerpts from the article of JUDY T. GULANE, BusinessWorld Sub-Editor

THE GOVERNOR Features

MAIDEN ISSUE OF THE GOVERNOR, OFFICIAL PSME CRSA NEWSLETTER, LAUNCHED IN FASHION


of the said newsletter. Previously the newsletter was named “The Prime Mover” but due to some technicalities with that of the PSME WRSA’s newsletter named “Prime Mover” the CRSA’s official gazette was renamed “The Gover-nor.” (see resolution submitted to the PSME National on page 3). The complete list of the Editorial Board and staff of The Governor may be seen on page 2.

The main goals of The Governor is to keep members abreast of the latest happenings and projects of the organization, to become a sym-bol of responsible journalism and to embody the ideals of excellence of PSME CRSA.

The guest speaker for the Ribbon-cutting Cere-mony and Launching of The Governor is no

PSME CRSA has all the reasons to celebrate last August 27 as its first ever newsletter was finally launched on this day. Credit the con-ception of the newsletter to Neil Reguine, PME, proponent-turned-first Editor-in-Chief

other than Pres. Ike Velarde, CPA, current Philippine Professional Organizations (PPO) and Past President of the PICPA Riyadh. Indeed the event was a huge success.

Source: The Saudi Gazette

Proud Editor-in-Chief of The Governor, Neil Reguine, PME delivers his speech and plan of action on a news-letter that would be the newsletter to beat months after.

PPO Pres. Ike Velarde and Pres. Resty Sibug lead the Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for the launching of PSME CRSA’s newsletter, The Governor.

IT IS INDEED RELIEVING TO KNOW HOW MUCH FILIPINO OFWS ARE VALUED FROM A SAUDI’S POINT-OF-VIEW - PLEASE READ.

THE GOVERNOR

The theme of the conference was “ Filipino Me-chanical Engineers: Gearing for Excellence Amidst Global Challenges.”

Registration booths opened at 7am at the Giwana Ballroom Entrance of the Ramada Hotel wherein kits and IDs were issued to coat-and-tie or Barong Taga-log-clad participants followed by a complimentary souvenir photo-shoot. Formal opening of sponsors’ products exhibits from the Saudi Cast, Hunt Air, Dyna Air, and International Filter Center were opened at 9am for participants to marvel followed by a health break thirty minutes later wherein delegates from the five Middle East PSME group were able to interact whilst having their breakfast. At 10am, the Entrance of the Colors commenced to the tune of the PSME March followed by the entrance of all PSME Chapters represented by its BODs.

To start the opening ceremonies, an invocation was delivered by Engr. Edwin Marcos, FMERC Budget Officer followed by the simultaneous playing of the Qatar and Philippine National Anthems. Next in line was the delivery the PSME Creed by Engr. David Oida. To formally open the three-day event, Engr. Rey Castillo, Convention Chairman, conveyed his opening remarks. Engr. Noel Bathan, Programs Chairman, came in afterwards to present the chapters who made the FMERC a reality and he also intro-duced chapter heads, guests and dignitaries who were present in the momentous occasion. To introduce the keynote speaker, Engr. Eugene Bautista, Finance Chairman, took his turn on the podium. The guest speaker was no other than Hon. Crescente Relacion, Philippine Ambassador to Qatar. The Honorable Ambassador stressed the importance of unity and in uplifting the quality and standards of our profession by lauding the organization of such an event as the FMERC. A sumptuous lunch was served after the speech of Hon. Relacion and a recap by the master of ceremonies.

The afternoon session opened with a presentation and discussion of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) by Ernesto J. Casis, PME, former PSME Na-tional President and CPE Council Chairman followed by seminars in Green Energy Building by Engr. Gabrial Ramiz, President of AHRAE Oryx Chapter, Ethanol-Renewable Energy by Engr. Sammy Guevarra, Mechanical Engineers’ Economic and Environmental Sustainability-A Study by Dr. Ed Malagapo and Six Sigma and Lean Management by Engr. Jeffrey Singson.

At 7:30pm, the Fellowship and BME Night was held on the same venue. Hon. Alfredo Y. Po, PRC Com-missioner and former BME Chairman delivered his speech after an introduction by Dr. Ed Malagapo, PSME SA Charter President. After Hon. Po’s speech was the message of the newly-appointed BME Chair-man, Hon. Leandro Conti who was introduced by UAE Host Chapter President, Pedro Caliwag, Jr., PME. To close the evening undertakings at the Gi-wana Hall, Hon. Vicente Vosotros, BME Member, inducted the new set of PME examination passers. The merry-making did not end at the hotel as the delegates from PSME Saudi Arabia and Qatar Chap-ters treated the Hon. Po and the BME to a boat-ride, drinks and pica-pica along the Doha City coastlines of the Arabian Sea where the famous The Pearl Qatar skylines, Spiral Mosque and the Qatar Museum of Islamic Art served as the backdrop. Events like these proved to be vital in forging good professional ties with the BME and the Middle East Chapters as these moments serve as a venue of social interaction wherein sound advice may be given by the BME to

FMERC (Continued from Page 1)

to further improve their organization and so that the proposed plans and membership growth status of the said chapters may be presented to the BME.

The day 2 of the convention commenced with the continuation of the registration of delegates who were not able to make it on day 1 of the festivities. FMERC Secretariat, Engr. Bimboy Barraza manned the regis-tration booth together with his committee. The pro-gram opened with technical sessions by event major sponsor and PSME supporter Saudi Cast. Mr. Arvin Bermudez, Saudi Cast Technical Manager, was tasked to provide product information and technology re-garding their world-class products. Afterwards, Mr. mark Nordstrom, Manager-International of Huntair delivered his technical session on the subject of Hun-tair, the latest trend in Air-handling Units patented by the company that bears the same name as its banner product. Seminars on People Skills by Engr. Ransam Pirote, Mechanical Engineering Integration to the Philippine Mainstream by Dr. Joe Avancena and Six Sigma and Lean Management by Engr. Jeffrey Sing-son also took place in the breakup rooms.

PSME CRSA, SA and Qatar delegates enjoying the boat-ride and dinner with PRC Chair Alfredo Po, BME Chair Leandro Conti, BME Member Vic Vosotros, VPI Murry Demdam and Dr. Ed Malagapo. Inset to represent PSME CRSA are IPP Natoy Simbulan, PME Pres. Resty Sibug, PME Adviser Edgar Bonotano, PME BOD Members Julius Dela Torre, ME and Neil Reguine, PME

In the afternoon, a Plenary Session was held wherein call to order was announced by VPI Murry F. Demdam, PME at exactly 2pm. VPI Demdam also introduced the afternoon’s guest speaker in the person of PSME Na-tional President, Engr. Rene Florencio. PRC Commis-sioner Alfredo Po, BME Chairman Leandro Conti, BME Member Vicente Vosotros, PSME Past National Pres., Engr. Ramon Solis, PSME presidents from the five stalwart chapters including BOD members of the said chapters were there to interact and observe. Talks regarding the frequency and next host and venue of the Middle East Regional Convention (MERC) were agreed upon in the said meeting aside from issues con-fronting the PSME National and Middle East Chapters as a whole. As per the session held, the next host for the next MERC will be the PSME SA Chapter and the proposed venue will be Al-Khobar and Manama, Bah-rain. Dinner was served after the plenary session and organizational meeting.

At exactly 7pm, the closing program of the FMERC begun. Awarding ceremonies were held to honor the people who were behind the success of the convention and plaques of appreciation were also given to event’s VIPs namely PSME National Pres. Rene Florencio, VPI Murry Demdam and Dr. Ed Malagapo. A joint oath-taking of all PSME Middle East Chapter BODs came in next wherein the said BODs pledged allegiance to the PSME thru PSME Natioanl Pres. Florencio. A socials followed after the event was closed at the Orion Bar of the Ramada Hotel that was sponsored by Saudi Cast thru the efforts of Technical Manager, Mr. Arvin Bermudez.

On the third and last day of the convention, a bowling tournament was held under the leadership of Engr. Jonathan Espino, FMERC Sports Committee Chair-man.

Indeed the FMERC raised awareness of the excellence and world-class calibre of Filipino Mechanical Engi-neers and their big role in helping to shape the gulf countries into better ones for Filipinos as they say, always stand wherever one may throw them and Fili-pino Mechanical Engineers are among these.

The PSME CRSA delegation was composed of Resti-tuto S. Sibug, Julius Cesar D. Dela Torre, Neil R. Reguine, Jose B. Beton Jr., Reynan M. Villareal, Jay A. Roces, Randy E. Garcia, Edgar M. Bonotano, Fortunato C. Simbulan, Rowell G. Somido, Arturo S. Ongoco Jr., Benito A. Perez, Romeo P. Seva Jr., Porferio I. Pelaez, Flavio V. Khan, Esteban Cinco, Jerry Gutierrez, Lenuel P. Jaramilla, Jessie B. Manabat, Milo Per I. Paat, Tris-tan L. Reyes, Mauricio C. Manuel and Honorio P. Matias. -end-

Entrance of PSME Colors held by its respective Chapter Presidents and muse

PSME CRSA delegates (L-R) Julius Dela Torre, ME, Neil Reguine, PME, Reynan Villareal, PME, Randy Garcia, ME, Jay Roces, ME, Edgar Bonotano, PME, Milo Per Paat, ME and Jessie Manabat, ME pose for the press at the entrance of the Giwana Ballroom of the Ramada Hotel, Doha Qatar

PSME Central Region Saudi Arabia The Governor Editor-in-chief and author of the above article striking a pose at the façade of the grand iose Ramada Hotel, Doha, Qatar, birthplace of the First Middle East Regional Convention (FMERC), Nov. 18-20 PSME CRSA President Restituto Sibug, PME receives an award for being one of the Best Committee Chairmen for the First Middle East Regional Convention. He was assisted on the podium by PP Fortunato Simbulan, PME and Professional Enhance-ment Director Neil Reguine, PME


PHOTO BY: JAY ROCES

THE GOVERNOR

“Filipino Mechanical Engineers: Gearing for Excellence Amidst Global Challenges.”

Pictorial Page

PSME CRSA GOES TO DOHA, QATAR FOR THE 1st MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL CONVENTION

ALL EXPAT ENGINEERS MUST TAKE SAUDI COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS (SCE) EXAM


THE GOVERNOR Breaking News

Terms and Requirements of Professional Registration in the Saudi Council

of Engineers

Filling-up of a new membership application form ( in case no previous membership exists) available on the website of the Council by following the link below: http://crm.saudieng.org/crm/login.aspx Filling-up the professional degree attainment application form and the letter of attorney form of the Council available on the website of the Council by following the link below: http://www.saudieng.org/sites/searabic/Pages/default.aspx

Enclosing the following data:

Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent degree) in Engineering along with the following attachments: CAV certificate for degrees obtained from Universities in the Philippines; back portion of degrees issued from Universities in Egypt and Pakistan; aca-demic register along with the roll number for degree issued by Indian Universities or those Universities that do not spec-ify the specialization.

Civil Identification Card for Saudis, and Iqama for expatriates. Passport copy for applicants who have graduated from outside the

Kingdom (Saudis as well as expatriate applicants). Introduction letter from the current employer, stating therein the

field of work and date of appointment. Statement of work experience in a letter from the employer (for

applicants who are government employees). Statement of work experience in a letter from the employer at-

tested by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (for appli-cants from the private sector).

Work experience certificates attested and endorsed by competent authorities (for applicants who have gained outside the King-dom).

Certificates of participating in training sessions, symposiums and seminars etc.

One recent (5x5cm) photograph with white background. Payment voucher for the fees amounting to SR750* in favor of the

Saudi Council of Engineers in of the following banks: Arab National Bank(01008021903300), IBAN:61304001080021; SAMBA Financial Group(990703875), IBAN: 8440000000009907003875(9907003875)

Submission of the application to the Council or any of its Chapters in Jeddah or Dammam via email( [email protected]); or by post on the fol-lowing address: PO Box 85041, Riyadh 11691); Fax no. (014027532).

Payment of fees as per the level of professional degree (upon assessment).

Fees:

SR250 membership fee ( in case previous membership does not exist). SR500 File assessment fee.

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The Saudi Council of Engineers is a Saudi Arabian professional body intended to promote the engineering profession, develop and upgrade its standards and those practicing it. It operates under the supervision of Ministry of Commerce with headquarters in Riyadh. The organization's main responsibilities are: 1. Setting criteria and standards, 2. Profession development, 3. Setting license terms and conditions, 4. Setting rules, regulations and 4. Conducting examina-tions for obtaining professional Status. Recently the SCE issued a directive that requires all expat engineers to be registered with the council.

According to an article on the Arab News dated August 26, 2010, “Foreign engineers have to be registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers for the issuance and renewal of their iqamas (resident permits), according to a directive issued by Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif.

Abdullah Bugshan, chairman of the council’s board of directors, thanked Prince Naif for his support to the organization and said the new directive would help improve the Kingdom’s engineering stan-dards.” Moreover, Arab News stated that “SCE is happy over the government’s desire to develop the engineering profession, which plays an important role in the Kingdom’s development.” Bugshan said the government passed a law eight years ago to regulate the council’s activities. “The council was established to improve the standard of the engineering profession in the country,” he said. Bugshan said the council would review the academic and profes-sional qualifications of engineers. “We’ll also encourage engineers to apply the best professional practices,” he added. He said the min-istries of interior, civil affairs, higher education, labor, planning and economy, municipal and rural affairs and water and electricity have approved the council’s professional endorsement. Organizations such as Saudi Aramco, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the Saline Water Conversion Corporation and King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology have also ap-proved the endorsement plan. “As a result, a large number of engineers have already registered with the council,” Bugshan said. He added that the Arab and Gulf engineers’ federations have given their support for the Kingdom’s endorsement program. “The Federation of Engineering Institutions in Islamic Countries has also welcomed the principles adopted by the Kingdom for pro-fessional endorsement. Most Islamic countries have expressed their readiness to adopt similar regulations,” he said. Sources: arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article113870.ece

Photo: Courtesy of SCE

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FROM THE MEMBERS & FRIENDS….

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POSITIONS: Asst Engineer II (Document Control) - Grade Code 9 Asst Engineer I (Document Control) - Grade Code 10 Construction Engineer I (Safety) - Grade Code 14 Cost Analyst/ Engineer - Grade Code 12 Engineer III (Instrumentation and Control) Grade Code 12 Engineer II (Electrical) - Grade Code 13 Engineer I (Safety) - Grade Code 14 Engineer II (Instrumentation) Grade Code 13 Engineer III (Process) - Grade Code 12 Engineering Technician (Mechanical/Piping) - Grade Code 11 Engineer IV (Safety) - Grade Code 11 Engineer III (Mechanical/Piping) - Grade Code 12 Engineer II (Electronic/Communication) - Grade Code 13 Engineer I (Safety) - Grade Code 14 Planning and Scheduling Engineer with PP3 knowledge and exp. Commissioning Engineers Min qualifications for senior engineering posts: BS Engineering, 8 years work experience, knowledge of quality management systems, industrial construction QC & relevant American/international standards, good communications skills, driving skills and personal computer skills. Min qualifications for assistant engineering posts: BS Engineering, 5 years work experience, knowledge of quality management systems, industrial construction QC & relevant American/international standards, good communications skills, driving skills and personal computer skills. Min qualifications for support staff: BS Engineering, Construction, Man-agement, Economics, Bus Admin, Accounting. 5 years experience pref-erably in Oil and Gas industry. Familiar with construction practices, materials, equipment and personal computer skills. Fluent spoken and written English. EMAIL RESUME ONLY in word. doc format to [email protected]

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“I am glad to have attended the SPLBE review classes experienced what and how challenging it is to take pre-board exams. This greatly helped me in my preparation for the actual SPLBE.”

- Jayson Cabreros (Associate Member) (PSME Review Class Pre-Board Exam Topnotcher) “Thank you for helping us by giving the informa-tion and techniques we need in order to pass the board examinations and also for the patience that you had given to us. I hope you will not stop from teaching or helping fellow under-board Mechanical Engineering graduate OFWs who aspire to get their PRC license. Thank you and god bless you always.”

Message of thanks from, - Rogelio Durante (Associate Member) (PSME Review Class Pre-Board Exam Salutatorian) “Thank you for supporting and inspiring us to review harder than what we're usually doing. We are looking forward to affix the title ENGINEER to our names after the board examination. Thanks for the advices and everything that you have given to us without wanting anything in return.” Message of thanks from, - Jerry Caranias (Associate Member) (PSME Review Class Pre-Board Exam 3rd Placer)

“It may have slipped the memory of charter Pres. Lando Perez that the official name of WRSA’s newsletter was Prime Mover since 1998. I was the co-editor in chief at the launching of the maiden issue during the term of Engr. Danny Gercio. It was basically a very simple newsletter but nonetheless, we were very proud to have created one. We always look forward to its release, as it keeps us abreast of what’s happen-ing in our beloved WRSA. It thus saddened me personally for having someone else use the name of our newsletter. I appreciate your taking the necessary steps to correct the lapses and we in WRSA wish CRSA all the best in your newslet-ter.” Engr. Jun Lora PSME WRSA 2001 Past President

“Let me extend my congratulations to the launching of CRSA's own newsletter. The name you will choose will become your identity and pride. Keep up the good work for the benefits of all the mechanical engineers in the region. We can share articles to be published in both news-letters if the time and circumstances allow.” Engr. Noel Cepriaso, PSME WRSA

“Congratulations...Engr. Resty, Engr. Rio and Engr.. Neil (for winning the awards in 58th Analcon) ....You all deserve it! More power to the BOD. My only wish for the PSME National is to unite…” Engr. Jeffrey Agura PSME CRSA Past President

PPO ARABIC CLASS PROJECT C/O PICPA, HAULING APPLAUSE FROM FILIPINO PROFESSIONALS IN KSA


Arabic ( al-arabiyyah) is a Central العربيةSemitic language, thus related to and classi-fied alongside other Semitic languages such as Hebrew and the Neo-Aramaic languages. It is spoken by more than 280 million people as a first language, most of whom live in the Middle East and North Africa. It is the official language of 22 countries and it is the liturgical language of Islam since it is the language of the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book. Arabic has many different, geographi-cally distributed spoken varieties, some of

which are mutually unintelligible. Modern Standard Arabic, MSA (sometimes called Literary Arabic) is widely taught in schools, universities, and used in workplaces, gov-ernment and the media. (source: www.wikipidea.com)

The study of the MSA, the language of Arab professionals in the Middle East is now ‘reachable’ and affordable. Thanks to Engr. Noor Salik and successful graduates under his Arabic classes, more and more Filipino Arabic Language professionals are sharing their expertise with the Arabic tongue. Ma’ashallah!

Among the beneficiaries of attending the Ara-bic classes sponsored by PICPA and FilCom are PSME CRSA members Arnold Beriawel, ME who has already graduated in the Level 2 Module and Neil Reguine, PME who graduated in the Level 1 Category. PSME CRSA is plan-ning to sponsor its very own Arabic class for its members next year. Learning the Arabic Lan-guage although not required in the kingdom as many Arabs are already akin to the English Language, is a boost for those whose jobs re-quire conversing with Arabic speakers as in site supervision and sales, among others.

Engr. Noor Salik, Arabic Professor is interviewed by Ronald Blanco of The Filipino Channel.

Graduates of the 2nd batch of PICPA’s Level 1 Arabic Class and PICPA Officers headed by former PICPA President turned PPO President Ike Velarde, CPA pose with former Phil. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Hon. Antonio P. Villamor.

FOODS THAT HELP FIGHT WINTER COLDS AND FLU

1. Chicken soup Hot chicken soup helps clear clogged airways, and the nourishing broth will give you more energy. 2. Hot and spicy food Some people swear by garlic, horseradish, chillis or spicy sauces to help ease congestion. 3. Garlic This fragrant bulb contains a flavoring agent called alliin which acts as a decongestant. Garlic is also believed to act as an antioxidant and destroy free-radicals. 4. Fluids Stay hydrated with plenty of liquids. Instead of coffee, fizzy or sweetened drinks, have plenty of water and pure fruit juices. Hot beverages work better for some people, so consider chamomile or peppermint herbal tea, or sip on hot water with a slice of lemon. 5. Citrus fruits Reach for citrus fruits to increase your vitamin C intake. Getting an increased amount of vitamin C is especially important if you smoke, as smoking in-creases both your risk of catching a cold and your body's need for this protec-tive vitamin. 6. Vitamin C sources Citrus fruits aren't the only foods high in vitamin C. Potatoes, green peppers, strawberries and pineapple can help as your daily cold-fighting food arsenal. 7. Ginger Many people find fresh ginger root helps treat the coughing and fever that often accompany colds and flu. Try making a ginger tea: Pour a cup of boil-ing water over 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes Source: http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health/ghealth/discon/articles/0,,181167_182190,00.html

PSME PRES. WINS IN GOLF TOURNEYS By Neil Reguine, PME

Health, Sports and the Sorts THE GOVERNOR

PSME CRSA members are not only good engineers but bowlers as well. This was proven as PSME CRSA & Friends Toastmaster Club member entries to the PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club (PRTC) Inter-Filipino Bowling Tournament held on August 19, 2010 at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital - Recreation Center won in a team event. Composing the team PSME are PP Natoy Simbulan, Pres. Resty Sibug, Tristan Reyes, Jun Bantung, Ben Torre-fiel, Adrian Angeles and Efren Reyes.

The participating teams were PICPA RTC, PSME-CRSA & Friends Toastmasters Club, Toast of Comsofil and Ficom-IT Toastmasters Club.

The coordinator of the event was TM Rolly B. Añonuevo.

PSME CRSA GRACES PICPA BOWLING TOURNAMENT


PSME CRSA BLUES IMPROVE PERFORMANCE THIS 2010 SEASON BUT FALL SHORT TO CLINCH FINALS BERTH


As the season ends, one question lingers in the minds of PSME Cagers, When will the PSME Blues regain its lost glory in the basketball arena? With an ever-increasing number of life, regular and associate members enlisting in the PSME CRSA it is not impossible that PSME will soon find its franchise player. It is not winning that counts the most but how you played the game, as they say. With this, PSME, a team with a much smaller line-up than its opponents fought gallantly to the end finishing as the 5th placer and dismantling IIEE and UAP in the pre-season only to lose in a close fight with the UAP in the semis. Let us just wait and see what formula the 2011 B.O.D. will come up with to further improve the PSME Blues performance next year.

Congratulations too to the 2010 Professionals Cup Champions the COMSOFIL and the runners-up PICE, UAP and IECE and of course to the organizing commit-tees, IIEE and PSME CRSA for job well done.

PSME CRSA President, Resty Sibug again proved Filipino dominance on the greens for winning in the Division A (0-14 handicap) besting Dutch player Valantane Graus by one point.

The golf tournament held at the Riyadh Golf Course on October 29, 2010 was sponsored by Falcom Group through CEO Adeeb Al Sowailim.

Barely a week before winning in the Falcom Golf Tournament Pres. Resty Sibug bagged the Longest Put in the Hole no. 12 and Championship Trophy in Class A Division in the PSME Golf tournament held at the Villamor Air Base Golf Course, Pasay City.

The awarding ceremonies (see picture above) was held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Manila.

PSME CRSA Professional Enhancement and SPLBE Re-view Class Director Neil Reguine, PME won 1st runner-up in the Ministry of Defense Team Tennis Competition as a member of Team Head. The designated singles player of the team Engr. Reguine helped his team climb up to the finals match over Team Prince.

The tournament was held at the Al Yamama Hotel Tennis Courts during the pre-winter month of September.

Engr. Neil, a soon-to-be inducted member of the Pinoy Netters Club (PNC), the only tennis club for Filipinos recognized by the Philip-pine Embassy to Saudi Arabia, is also cur-rently playing in the Anniversary Doubles Team Tournament of the Pinoy Netters Club and a candidate in his category class as Best Player.

The tournament opened last November 3 and the championship games will be on the 2nd week of December. Putting up PSME CRSA’s very own Tennis Team is one of the director’s plan for next year.

PSME CRSA REVIEW DIRECTOR WINS 1st RUNNER-UP AWARD IN THE MODA TENNIS CUP

SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS

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