The University of the Philippines Diliman, led by Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, recognized UPERDFI’s contribution in mobilizing support during the pandemic. The award was presented during the opening ceremony of the Linggo ng Parangal on June 21. Source: UP Diliman Information Office Under the leadership of past presidents Rico Trinidad and Ferdz de Read more…
The Management Committee for 2021-22, led by Pres Val Reyes, convened on June 16 to level-off on the objectives, processes and expectations of the members. The purpose of the ManCom was summarized into four: target-setting and resourcing initiatives, reviewing operations and projects, problem-solving, and decision-making. Membership Committee chairman Dante Briones Read more…
Our UP Engineering R&D Foundation overcame numerous challenges in 2020, especially the ongoing pandemic, the conditions of which prevail until now. Through the concerted efforts of our leaders, members, donors, and partners who are alumni or committed supporters of the UP College of Engineering, we have been able to achieve Read more…
To firm up the High Performance Computing Facility Project, we have mobilized our resources to put in place our Project Governance Process, in accordance with Project Governance Policies and Guidelines. UPERDFI, UPCOE and ePLDT Services officials met on June 11 to discuss four hosting options and undertake a rigorous analytical Read more…
On June 7, the Management Association of the Philippines Energy Committee organized a zoom meeting with electric distribution associations, where Dr. Mike Pedrasa discussed the ESM Study. The groups included the Private Electric Power Operators Association (PEPOA), Development for Renewable Energy Applications Market Mainstreaming and Sustainability (DREAMS), Philippine Independent Power Read more…
Our hardworking Dean works on a Sunday! On June 6, he hosted several members of his cohort ME classes (he is ME ’79) who wanted to reinvest in UPCOE. Convened by Jomie Francisco, the group included Rosen Sanchez, Tophie Barrameda, Benjie Lava, Mon del Rosario and Bobby Angangco. Others included Read more…
In a zoom meeting hosted by Dean Ferdie Manegdeg on June 4, CleanTech Global Renewables President Salvador Antonio “Aboy” Castro, Jr.,ChE ’92, signified the company’s desire to enhance its participation in the various efforts of the College. CleanTech is in the business of renewable energy, with solar and wind farms. Read more…
From the May 19 General Membership Meeting electing new Trustees, and the Board of Trustees meeting that ensued, President Val Reyes promptly started his term on June 1. A special BoT meeting was convened on June 2, to itemize ongoing projects and formally turn over from the outgoing president Ferdz Read more…
I am stealing with pride the catch phrase of a boyhood ad about vegetables which stuck in my mind over the years – GO, GROW AND GLOW. This basically captures our intentions for the year — move into action with measurable results in our key initiatives; boost our membership engagement and Read more…
Our independent auditor, SGV & Co, submitted the final report of the audit of 2020 on May 31, 2021. This firmed up the provisional financial report that we submitted to the Bureau of Internal Revenue on April 15, 2021, to meet tax filing deadlines. The results showed a contraction of Read more…