IIEE Magazine Oct-Dec2008 Issue

ISSN 0115 - 6322

33rd Annual National

Convention A guide to Electrical Safety this Holiday Season SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVING IMMUNITY TO POWER QUALITY DEFECTS (Part 2)

Volume XXXVIII No. 4 October-December 2008

2008 IIEE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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Editor’s Note

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President’s Report Summary on the development of the Three-point agenda by the IIEE 2008 National

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Regional Conferences

National President Hipolito A. Leoncio VP Internal Affiars Arthur N. Escalante VP External Affairs Gregorio Y. Guevarra VP Technical Affairs Armando R. Diaz National Secretary Gregorio R. Cayetano National Treasurer Jules S. Alcantara National Auditor Alex C. Cabugao Region I Dominador N. Valmote, Jr. Region II Jose F. Bognot, Jr. Region IV Larry C. Cruz Region V Antonio B. Millete Region VI Alan D. Junsay Region VII Roberto A. Cabarrubias Region VIII Mario E. Viñas Region IX Manuel S. Ibabao Immediate Former President Raymond A. Marquez Operations Manager Thea Rimando - Sy THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Editor-in-Chief Armando R. Diaz PUBLICATIONs COMMITTEE

Chair Frumencio T. Tan Member Ariel M. Gomez 13th Southern Mindanao Regional Conference, also the 10th Annual Member Ronald Vincent M. Santiago Convention and the Election of officers of the IIEE-Central Region Chapter Member Dr. Allan C. Nerves Saudi Arabia (IIEE-CRCSA).

Adviser Sixto C. Camaclang Editorial Consultant Robinson S. Uy

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EDITORIAL STAFF

Includes several activities conducted by different chapter members of the Institute for the last quarter of 2008. IIEE also gave electrical safety tips Technical Head Ramon P. Ayaton Publications Staff Marvin H. Caseda during the holiday seasons.

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The 33rd Annual National Convention (ANC) with a theme; “Responding to Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency and Environment Protection”.

The biggest annual event for the Institution, is the ANC. This event is a mark in the time line of the Institute’s history. It gathered numbers of Electrical Practitioners in the country to bond in one tie and at the same time to equip modern technological knowledge in response to the growing needs of the industry.

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Communications Consultant Jenelyn Pajutining IT Consultant Kenneth Q. Uy Training Staff Zaida Aileize Tinio BEE Staff Ma. Elena U. Liongson Marketing Head Allen M. Pido Account Executive Nikki V. Menguito, Joan Q. de los Santos Membership Head Dickinson Lim Membership Staff Alma C. Larce, Evangeline J. Borromeo Administration Head Melissa Ann D. Banabana, Administrative Staff Niellisa Joy B. bandong, Delfin M. Sitchon, Gary E. Orillaza, Eustaquio S. Libo-on, Grendil S. Diestro Finance Head Maria Ana A. Glifonea Finance Staff Karen T. Sacdalan

Feature News 7 - WATER POLLUTION: UNIDENTIFIED WORLD PROBLEM - 7 22 - THE PPC, OUR COLLEAGUE AND DEFENDER -22 29 - PELMATP - Paving the Way for an Efficient Lighting Economy - 29

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SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVING IMMUNITY TO POWER QUALITY DEFECTS (Part 2 of 2) By: Engr. Gener Restubog

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Our cover is a visual representation of the Institute’s 2008 theme, “Responding to Global Energy Efficiency, Electrical Safety and Environment Protection”.

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The IIEE Code of Ethics

Foreword The Engineer shall uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the engineering profession by: I. Using his knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare; II. Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, his employers, and his client; and III. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession.

Fundamental We, therefore, Members of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), in recognition of the never-ending involvement of our technology, in uplifting the quality of life, and in accepting a personal obligation and dedication to our profession, its members, and the communities we serve, do hereby pledge and commit ourselves to the highest ethical and professional conduct and agree: 1. To accept responsibility in making sound engineering decisions, consistent with the safety, health, and welfare of the public and the environment;

2. To avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest, and to disclose them to affected parties whenever they do exist; 3. To be honest, objective, impartial and realistic in stating claims of estimates based on available date; 4. To prevent graft and corruption in all its forms; 5. To improve the understanding of technology, its advancement, its appropriate applications, and potential consequences; 6. To maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake technological tasks for others only if qualified by education, training or experience or after full disclosure of pertinent limitations; 7. To seek, offer, and accept constructive criticism of echnical work, to acknowledge and correct technical errors; and to credit properly their contributions; 8. To treat fairly all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age, or natural origins; 9. To avoid injury to another’s life, property, reputation, livelihood by false or malicious actions; 10. To assist colleagues and co-worker in their professional development and to support them in following the Code of Ethics.

Engr. Armando R. Diaz Editor-in-Chief

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Welcome to the fourth and final issue of the 2008 The Electrical Engineer Magazine!

With the support of the members, led by our dynamic National President Engr. Hipolito Leoncio, together with other National officers, Regional Governors, and Chapter Officers, we are proud to report that we have accomplished our mission to publish all issues of The Electrical Engineer Magazine for the year 2008.

To give you a backgrounder of what is in store for you: our EE staff gathered special events that covered the last three months of the year 2008. We included various activities and events of different Chapters that responded to the commitment of our Institute in serving our members, our community, and advocacy in property safety, along with our 2008 theme, “Responding to Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency and Environment Protection.”

Now that we are approaching the Christmas season, we found it appropriate to include Christmas safety tips relevant to the substandard Christmas lights.

We also included the result of the election in the recently held 10TH Annual National Convention of our IIEE- Central Region Chapter in Saudi Arabia, and of course, our very exciting 33rd IIEE Annual National Convention.

Congratulations to the newly elected National Officers, Regional Governors and Chapter Officers of IIEE, for the fresh mandate they obtained from our members.

To all contributors and supporters of The Electrical Engineer Magazine, including editorial family, let me express my profound appreciation for their untiring efforts in making our endeavor a success.

As we reach the milestone of our achievements, we deeply hope for continued unity amongst us though it may lead to success or hardship.

With the new set of incoming officers at the helm, we look forward for bigger successes ahead of us.

In behalf of the editorial staff of the The Electrical Engineer magazine and our loved ones, Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year to all of you!

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Season Greetings December reminds each of us the season to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

It is also a month long celebration where everyone is trying to cope up with the busy schedule. Either way, December is the last month of the year when we usually summed up the victories and undertaking of our Institution.

THE ANC

Last November, the biggest event of the Institution marked another history in the time line. The Annual National Convention (ANC) was successfully held with the help and cooperation of each member chapter of the Institute. This annual convention strengthens the ties that bounded us as the electrical practitioners of the country. The success of this big event reflects the excellence of our institution as the main provider of technical knowledge to the practitioners in our industry to be able to fulfill our commitment to our community.

With our theme for 2009, “Responding to Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency and Environment Protection, we are able to respond to the growing needs of our community parallel to the electrical industry.

As the year ends, I would like to give you the recent updates about the threepoint agenda that we used as guide to fulfill our organizational objective: AGENDA #1 99% ACCURACY ON MEMBERSHIP DATABASE. With all the effort of the Membership and Chapter Development Committee (MCD) headed by Engr. Joebe Panhilason, the Institute took all the effort to update our Membership Database. This action would help the Institute to make sure that each member would receive the benefit for him/her.

To be able to accomplish this goal, the Institute used all the modern ways to reach the members and encourage them to update their membership status.

Through the uses of SMS Technology and Electronic Mail (E-Mail), the Institute conducted a text brigade or mass e-mail sending to update our members on the latest developments and activities of the Institute.

Aside from the above strategies, the MCD developed the EEEmpowerment Program. This program includes a raffle activity. To be qualified for this raffle, a member must have updated his or her status with the Institute.

Exciting prizes are waiting for the lucky winners of the raffle draw such as PEC 1 Books and for the Grand Raffle Prize, FOUR ASUS LAPTOPS. This activity tends to encourage the members to update their membership information to the Institute.

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www.iiee.org.ph Also the number of members who participated during this year’s election increases to 2593.

The IIEE tied up with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in its aim to fight the growing numbers of electrical related fire incidents.

The table below shows the consistent increase of member:

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January February March April May June July August September October November

22, 058 22, 127 22,172 22, 265 22,766 23, 212 23,530 23, 890 24, 248 25, 035 25, 530

AGENDA #2 IMPROVEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS To meet the growing needs of the electrical practitioners, various seminars, fora and conferences were conducted with the cooperation of Technical Department and member chapters of the institute. These activities aim to enhance the technical and professional skills of our members.

To be able to reach our objectives for the Institution, the Institute already purchased books, as addition for the references of our members for any study or research they are conducting.

The acquisitions of Technical books are still ongoing to cope up with the latest technological matters in the society, today.

May I also solicit from our members engineering books and technical magazines. They may want to donate to the institute to complement our library.

As we are aiming for, the EE Magazine accomplished its goal to publish four issues for one year and to be available on its due date. This magazine is use to disseminate the latest event in the organization, including the Membership Update and technical reports or development. The EE Magazine is our communication link to all our members..

We also developed two websites: the www.iiee.org.ph and www.iieeonline.com for a better and faster access to information about the organization.

For a better management, the membership function was detached from the marketing department. This action tends to manage the needs, issues, concerns of the members.

I believe that an updated and accurate membership database would pave the away to a more effective and efficient service to our members.

AGENDA #3 PARTNERSHIP

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To be able to fight the growing numbers of fire incidents caused by electrical malpractice, IIEE promoted different programs to support the on going task dealing with electrical safety.

Various partnerships with different government and private organizations in the Philippines marked the success of this agenda. These partnerships are designed to our purpose on Power Reform Advocacies, Environmental Protection, Electrical Safety and Energy Efficiency. Among this organizations are as follows:

1. Department of Energy-Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project 2. National Power Corporation 3. Department of Interior and Local Government—Bureau of Fire Protection 4. National Transmission Corporation 5. Department of Trade and Industry—Bureau of Product Standards 6. Manila Electric Company 7. Original Equipment Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. 8. Society of Philippine Electrical Contractors & Suppliers, Inc. 9. Association of City/Municipality Electrical Engineers & Electricians 10. Electronics Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc 11. Renewable Energy Association of the Philippines, Inc. 12. Philippine Association of Electrical Industries, Inc. 13. Federation of Electronic Suppliers & Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. 14. Energy Management Association of the Philippines 15. Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. 16. Philippine Technological Council.

Also last July 7, 2008, we remembered that the IIEE signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Technological Council (PTC). Your president already gave you some backgrounds about PTC. In line with this, IIEE agreed to assist and to host the FIRST ENGINEERING SUMMIT in the Philippines on January 29-31, 2009, same venue of the ANC. We also signed another Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) last August 26, 2008 with the presence of the representatives from the Institute and MERALCO. This agreement supported the 2008 theme, “Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency and Environment Protection”, as the MERALCO agreed to provide assistant to the IIEE for the up-coming activities that it may choose from. Prior to this agreement, we witnessed the undeniable cooperation from MERALCO to our past and present activities.

For the whole year, we witnessed various tied up of the Institute to strengthen the society. If we could remember, last March was the Fire Prevention Month.

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Led by the IIEE Ladies Auxillary, the IIEE “Alay Sa Kapwa” Project was launched.

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IIEE Ladies Auxillary with Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio during the Outreach Program (top and bottom)

Your president also attended various discussions to meet this year’s objective; (1) A round table discussion hosted by the Asian Institute of Management last August 13, 2008, in preparation for the Energy Summit and contribution in response to the present energy status by different concerned organizations. (2) UP Forum tackled the issue on Reducing Power Rates.

Several tree planting activities were conducted by the different member chapter of the Institute. It shows the IIEE’s love for Mother Nature despite of the growing technological innovations in the community.

IIEE also showed its concern to the younger generation as we witnessed the school supplies donation program of different chapter members.

The Institute also manifested its concern to other less fortunate individuals as we conducted donation programs to different civil and charitable institutions. Last October 22, the IIEE, together with the Ladies Auxiliary held its donation program in Las Piñas City Jail. Different basic necessities like detergent soap and medicines were distributed to the residents of the said city jail.

Another outreach program was the medicine donation to Philippine Children’s Hospital also brought by the IIEE through its Ladies Auxiliary.

The goal to achieve this three-point agenda lies beyond the cooperation, unity and concern for each. I hope that we will continue to support each other to strengthen our solid foundation and to be able to reach our goal.

I would like to invite everyone to the First Engineering Summit to be held on January 29-31, 2008 at SMX Convention Center. This event is a result of an agreement between the IIEE and the PTC. Thank you and a happy holiday!

God bless, IIEE!

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OUR WATER...

There is a saying that water is vital in every living being on earth. To simply, as the common quotation always tell, water is life!, simple, clear and easy to understand. We are aware that we are presently living in a world composed on 25% of land and other 75% is a body of water.

We are greatly fortunate that the earth is made up of mostly water; however, realizing that only three percent of it is fresh and a large percent of this three percent varies in different form such as snow and ice, and in other forms of fresh bodies of water such as springs, lakes and the same,(that are mostly polluted), we must be aware that we have an unidentified problem in accessing clean water.

Water pollution is the contamination of foreign elements to different of bodies of water as a result of human activities. Water pollution brings danger to different living beings in water. Realizing the present situation of our natural bodies of water, what is the sense of the said quotation? Water is life, water is vital in every living beings, but as we look around, see our very own Pasig River as an example, how can be a polluted body of water be a symbol of life?

In our society nowadays, water takes an important role in agriculture and industry, especially in the Philippines. The partial amount of the total water needs of the society covers drinking water and personal household use or household water There are different causes of water pollutions. Some natural phenomena such as volcanoes eruption, storms and earthquakes might be a cause of changes in water quality. Also, the flows of chemicals and other industrial ailments in rivers and streams our critical problems in our world in the present time.

Listed below were the Major Pollutants of our Freshwater Habitat from the Microsoft Encarta • Sewage and other oxygen-demanding wastes (largely carbonaceous organic material, the decomposition of which leads to oxygen depletion).

• Infectious agents.

• Plant nutrients that can stimulate the growth of aquatic plants, which then interfere with water uses and, when decaying, deplete the dissolved oxygen and produce disagreeable odors.

• Exotic organic chemicals, including pesticides, various industrial products, surface-active substances in detergents, and the decomposition products of other organic compounds.

• Petroleum, especially from oil spills.

• Inorganic minerals and chemical compounds.

• Sediments consisting of soil and mineral particles washed by storms and floodwater from croplands, unprotected soils, mine workings, roads, and bulldozed urban areas.

• Radioactive substances from the wastes of uranium and thorium mining and refining, from nuclear power plants, and from the industrial, medical, and scientific use of radioactive materials.

These pollutants greatly deteriorating our rivers and streams that are somehow resulted to lack access to safe drinking water.

Some of the common effects of water pollution are very particular in human health. Nitrates (the salts of nitric acid) in drinking water can cause a disease in infants that sometimes results in death. Cadmium in sludge-derived fertilizer can be absorbed by crops; if ingested in sufficient amounts, the metal can cause an acute diarrhea disorder and liver and kidney damage. We are also greatly aware that dirty water, if consumed might cause to epidemic like cholera.

An ordinary citizen, we are aware that water pollution is an old common problem in our society. Though it is very common, the question here is why we can solve or eliminate this problem? Being aware of this common problem is the first step for a better solution. Let us be aware and do something. The change must start within our own self. Water resources are given and entrusted to us, and it is our responsibility to maintain its natural beauty. Keep moving towards the modern industry but start working to eliminate this problem. *** (source: Microsoft Encarta)

REGIONAL CONFERENCE

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Lucky 13 on Southern Mindanao Regional Conference

“As long as it is right and true, let us do it.

Surely we shall succeed”

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The IIEE Davao Chapter- RIX successfully hosted the 13th Southern Mindanao Regional Conference with the theme “Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency, and Environment Protection” last October 2-4, 2008. The conference was attended by more than 250 participants representing the eleven regional chapters National Officers, guest, and 21 exhibitors showcased the latest advancement in technologies.

With the commitment to give the best service to fellow members/practitioners of the profession, we took time determining what should highlights the event. Shown on this page are some of those lucrative activities manifesting our commitment in advancing those concerns undeniably embodied in the institute’s vision and goal.

2008 MOST OUTSTANDING REGIONAL CONFERENCE IIEE Davao City Chapter Officers posed with the distinguished National Officers during the 13th SOUTHERN MINDANAO REGIONAL CONFERENCE last October 2-4, 2008 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel.

“As long as it is right and true, let us do it. Surely we shall succeed” (rga)

MOA Signing between IIEE and PRC on the formation of Continuing Professional Education Council. Engr. Shown Engr. A. Escalante-VP Internal Affairs affixing his conformity to the Agreement and Engr. H. Leoncio-National President, representing IIEE, and BEE Examiner Engr. Edward L. Mendoza

Plant Tour at the Davao Light and Power Company’s most advanced Sub Station- one of the activities during the 13th SMRC

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Technical Seminar on Open Access shared by no less than BEE Examiner Engr.

Ed Mendoza. “Open Access gives consumers (750 kW and above consumption) the discretion to choose its own power suppliers”

Snippets from the 33rd ANC

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It’s #10 for the IIEE-CRCSA

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The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers - Central Region Chapter Saudi Arabia (IIEE-CRCSA) successfully held its 10th Annual Convention and Election of officers for the year 2009 last November 7, 2008 at White Palace Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The one day celebration includes a technical seminar by the ABB Professionals. It was divided into three topics: (a) MNS-iS System by Engr. Benjamen Magarzo of ABB-EIL, (b) PLC-AC500 by Engr. Ferdinand Fajardo of ABB-EIL and DOCWin Ver. 3.0 by Engr.

Meliton Solas, also from ABB-EIL. The presentation of the Board of Directors (BOD) nominees, casting of ballots and canvassing was held during the morning session of the event, led by Engr. Eduardo Bautista, Chairman of the Nominating Committee.

Listed below is the complete list of the New Set of Officers for 2009:

Engr. Al G. Mutia

Engr. Rogelio C. Suguitan

Engr. Leandro C. Suguitan

Engr. Sahak I Ampang

Engr. Rafael T. Soriano

Engr. Rolando M. Nicolas

Engr. Celso T. Plaza

Engr. Jeo G. Deliva Hon. Antonio Villamor, Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia served as the guest speaker of the said event. During his message, he lauded the IIEE for its commitment in performing a vital role in advocating energy efficiency, and for developing, planning and implementing various safety solutions and programs to reduce risks cause by accidents/disasters to individuals, equipment, and properties.

Chapter President ---- Engr. Pedro S. Torres Chapter VP Internal Affairs --- Engr. Danilo A. Narsolis Chapter VP External Affairs --- Engr. Dene S. Horneja Chapter VP Technical Affairs --- Engr. Victor B. Imperial Chapter Secretary ---- Engr. Jajilo J. Trillo Chapter Treasurer --- Engr. Timoteo D. Antivola Chapter Auditor --- Engr. Daniel G. Cabasa

IIEE-CRCSA was accredited on November 22, 1998 by the National office Manila under charter 69. It is the 69th Chapter that was recognized by the Institute and Fourth Foreign Chapter that to be organized in Saudi Arabia. For more information about IIEECRCSA, join its yahoo group, contact www.groups.yahoo.com/group/iiee_crcsa.

Clockwise: 2009 IIEE-CRCSA BOD and members; AWARDING OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR THE 3 TECHNICAL SPEAKERS; 2009 IIEE-CRCSA BOD after Oathtaking; HON. AMB. ANTONIO P. VILLAMOR giving his speech as Guest Speaker

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REGION IV - J2U; ON THE GO

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Since its induction last February 16, 2008, the Journey to Unity Program (J2U) of Region IV once again made another big step towards the excellence in membership and the development of the different chapters under the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines-Region IV. Led by Region IV Governor, Engr. Larry C. Cruz, together with the other Chapter Officers, they visited the Southern Laguna Chapter last October 25 and the Northern Cavite Chapter last November 22.

The two J2U’s were jam-packed with various programs of IIEE integrated into two major programs; the first program was done with the participation of electrical engineering students and electricians; and the second program was more focus on socio-civic program.

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The J2U of Southern Laguna Chapter was conducted last October 25, 2008 in Laguna State Polytechnic College (LSPC) in San Pablo City, Laguna.

The program was composed of technical seminars, together with an open forum that was presided by Engr. Arthur Escalante.

Technical topics were discussed during the whole day affair such as the Meralco’s Latest Policy on Terms and Conditions of Service Application, Electrical Grounding System and RA7920.

Students from LSPC also took time to gamely present their special numbers to entertain the audience.

(Top)4th Regional Student Conference last September 12, 2008 at WVCST Multi-Purpose Educational Center in La Paz, Iloilo City. (Bottom) Mayor Totie Paredes and Chapter President Jeddper de Castro cutting the ribbon signifying the chapter’s formal adoption of the park.

Chapter President Engr. Jessie Almario signed the J2U streamer as a sign of his commitment to the vision of the region. IIEE National President Engr. Leoncio A. Hipolito delivered the Closing Remark during the closing ceremony.

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The 12th J2U of Region IV was successfully held last November 22, 2008 at Cavite City. Northern Cavite Chapter led by its, President, Engr. Jeddper de Castro coincided the visit of Region IV Officers in their Chapter with the formal launching of the Chapter’s adoption of the “Samonte Park” in-front of the City Hall. The program was named as “Adopt-a-Park”, where the Chapter will maintain the Park’s lighting system.

Honorable Mayor Totie Paredes serves as the guest of honor during the said event. He delivered the keynote message addressed to the participants. He also led the ribbon cutting ceremony together with Engr. de Castro. The actual replacing of busted lamps by the Region IV Officers followed with a tour to the new Waste Recovery Facility of the City covered the morning session of the said event.

A very entertaining fellowship followed in the afternoon; capped with a Singing Idol Contest participated by representatives of the different Chapters who attended the said J2U.

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IIEE AKLAN CHAPTER OFFICERS WITH MS. MARCELLE I. BRIONES, BGY.

IIEE ANTIQUE HOLDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATION PROGRAM

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The Antique Chapter of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), once again showed their concern to the community through a school supplies donation program last September 27, 2008 with the IIEE Program theme, “Reaching out the Leaders of Tomorrow” in Brgy. Sibalom, Antique.

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IIEE-AKLAN CHAPTER DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES

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The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE)-Aklan Chapter, on its commitment to promote quality education for the future generation held its School Supplies Donation Program last October 26, 2008 with a theme, “Reaching out the Leaders of Tomorrow through School Program Donation Program�.

The New Buswang Elementary School of Kalibo Aklan was the lucky beneficiary of the said program, represented by the school principal, Ms. Marcelle L. Briones. Five boxes of school supplies like pad papers, writing notebooks (80 leaves), composition notebooks (80 leaves), spiral notebooks (80 leaves), plastic envelopes, crayons, pencils and pen were turned over to the said school.

The activity was supported with the presence of the school Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Region VI Governor Engr.

Alan Junsay, IIEE-Aklan Chapter President Engr. Roden Delos Reyes, IIEE Aklan Officers and Brgy. Captain Demogina of Brgy.

Buswang, Kalibo Aklan.

(Top) Ms. Marilou R. Llavan of Antique Human Dev. Program and Representative of Juan Vego Elementary School Received the School Supplies with the Presence of Engr. Hermie Tacogdoy-IIEE Antique Chapter President, Engr. Paterno Cabangisan-IIEE Iloilo Chapter and Engr. Alan D. Junsay-IIEE Region 6 Governor (Bottom) Ms. Marcelle I. Briones, Principal, New Buswang Elem School (center) Receives the 5 Boxes of School Supplies with the Presence of PTA Officer, Engr. Alan D. Junsay, Engr. Rogen Delos Reyes and Bgy. Capt. Demogina of Bgy. Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan

Engr. Junsay and Engr. Delos Reyes gave their warm inspirational messages addressed to the faculty members and pupils of the school.

The crowd was entertained by a song number from an elementary pupil. Ms. Briones, on the other hand, gave her thanksgiving message, in behalf of the students and faculty members.

WVCST STUDENT CHAPTER HOLDS 4TH REGIONAL CONFERENCE

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In its pursuit to continually aim for quality learning, the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) Student Chapter hosted the 4th Regional Student Conference last September 12, 2008 at WVCST Multi-Purpose Educational Center in La Paz, Iloilo City.

CAPT. DEMOGINA, ENGR. ALAN D. JUNSAY, ENGR. ROGEN DELOS REYES AND

The Juan Vego Elementary School represented by Ms. Marilou R. Llavan of the Antique Human Development gratefully received the school supplies such as pad papers, writing notebooks (80 leaves) for Grade 1-3 pupils, composition notebooks (80 leaves) for grades 4-5 pupils, spiral notebooks (80 leaves) for grade student, plastic envelopes, crayons, pencils and pens.

The conference was attended by some seventy six electrical engineering students who enthusiastically participated in the well-prepared venue of the said program. The technical seminars tackled the topics about Electrical Safety discussed

by Engr. Rene Vencer and Distribution Transformer Testing and Connection discussed by Region VI Governor Engr. Alan D. Junsay. After the presentations, the students were also given the opportunity to make further inquiries which were competently responded to by the resource speakers.

The program was led by the IIEE-Region VI Governor Engr. Allan Junsay, Antique Chapter President Engr. Hermie Tacogdoy, Iloilo Chapter President Engr. Paterno Cabangisan.

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IIEE ILOILO HOLDS ONE DAY TECHNICAL SEMINAR

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The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. - Iloilo Chapter conducted a one-day technical seminar conference last September 27, 2008 at West Town Convention Center, Smallville, Barangay. San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

The technical seminars includes; (a) Voltage Drop & Short Circuit Calculations by Engr. Cirilo Calibjo; (b) Substation Design

by Engr. Sandy C. Palabrica; and (c)Wind Turbine Technology

by Engr. Bienvenido G. Anatan. Thirty-six participants attended the said program. Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation to the resource speakers was led by IIEE Region VI Governor, Engr. Alan D. Junsay, Iloilo Chapter President, Engr. Paterno Cabangisan and VP Tech. Engr. Andrew Cepeda.

(Top) Plant tour - IIEE – Baguio –Benguet Chapter and JR IIEE – CSC (SLU) Baguio Hydro Plant No. 2 August 18, 2008. (Bottom) IIEE Baguio – Benguet Chapter President Mr. Walder M. Revelar receiving the Plaque of Certification from the Philippine National Red Cross. Congressman Mauricio Domogan (far right) was one of the Guest of PNRC PNRC Conference Hall, Baguio City August 29, 2008

REGION I IN ACTION In support of IIEE’s 3 point agenda for 2008, Region I under the leadership of Regional Governor Engr. Dominador N. Valmonte and in collaboration with its Chapter Officers came up with several activities in support of this objective.

Among these activities were focuses on electrical safety, environmental preservation, enhancing its membership benefit and social services, as follows: 1. A dialogue between Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BENECO), City Building and Architects’ Office (CBAO) and IIEE Benguet Chapter occurred regarding some issue on power service commission held at Iggy’s Restaurant, South Drive, Baguio City.

2. Adopt-a-Fisherman’s Village Project by IIEE La Union Chapter in cooperation of Junior IIEE Council of Student Chapters, held in Fisherman’s Village, Puro Point, San Fernando City, La Union 3. A one-day plant tour in Baguio Electric Plant Tour No. 2 conducted by the IIEE-Baguio—Benguet Chapter together with the Junior IIEE—Council of Student Chapters from St. Louis University 4. A blood donation project between IIEE-Baguio Bengeut Chapter and The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) at PNRC Conference Hall Baguio City. Congressman Mauricio Domogan graced the said event as one of the guest of PNRC. 5. The IIEE-Lepanto—Mt. Province held its Joint tree planting at IIEE-LMPC, Lepanto Mines

Engr. Bienvenido Anatan (top), Engr. Cirilo Calibjo (middle), Engr. Sandy Palabrica (bottom) as receive their Certificate of Appreciation for their valuable support as technical speaker, together with Reg. 6 Gov. Alan D. Junsay, Iloilo Chapter Pres., Paterno Cabangisan and VP Tech. Andrew Cepeda

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These successes wouldn’t be possible without the valuable support of the different Chapter Officers and Members of Region I. In return, Engr. Valmonte expresses his appreciation to his colleagues for making possible a fruitful year for Region I.

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IIEE ADVOCATES ELECTRICAL SAFETY DURING HOLIDAY SEASON

As we usher into the holiday season, IIEE reminds the public and its members in particular to stay alert and be wary about electrical safety. One of the most prevalent, but innocent looking culprits of fire, are the Christmas lights that sprouted allover the country. During the past years, we witnessed some tragic situation cause by fire accidents, and sad to say, when Christmas seasons fills the atmosphere.

No less than our Institute, represented by our National President Engr. Hipolito A Leoncio, was privileged to be able to advocate Electrical Safety during a spot interview conducted by Mr. Jun Veneracion of GMA 7 News at the IIEE National Office.

During the television interview, Engr. Hipolito Leoncio explained to the public the dangers of electricity if misused.

“Electricity, sabi nga nila, is very silent; but when you misused it, Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio giving safety tips GMA 7’s SAKSI it might result to fire and accident, “Engr. Leoncio emphaiszed to the audiences.

During the interview, Engr. Leoncio also highlighted to the public that by examining the size of the electrical wires and contacts, they could already have a hint if a set of Christmas lights is of good quality or not. He further showed a sample comparison of standard and sub-standard electrical wires and contacts to give the public an idea on how to check the electrical wiring and contacts.

Prior to this, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) also warned the public in purchasing cheap but substandard Christmas light, the information provided by IIEE through this interview supported this electric safety reminders.

It is undeniable that Filipinos have a ‘nose-for-a-sale’. They always find a place where cheaper products can be found. Divisoria, for an example, is a common market where consumers can buy different products at the lowest prices. Prior to the Christmas season, Christmas lights products that can easily be found in the market. Different colors, styles, and designs, and of course cheaper prices compared to other malls—such factors greatly attract the consumer to settle for this kind of product, whatever quality it has. However, the public should be cautious as this action could spell the difference during the holiday season.

Just to provide the public some advice, to minimize if not eliminate untoward incident during the Chrstmas season, the following are just few simple tips: • Buy only Christmas lights approved by DTI or with ICC marking.

• Do not leave Christmas lights unattended; turn them off before sleeping.

• Use only outdoor type Christmas lights for those you intend to use outside.

• Examine the wiring of your old Christmas lights which you intend to re-use this year.

• Do not use staple wires in fastening your Christmas lights as it could inadvertently damage the wiring.

• Fasten the bulbs securely • Never use indoor extension cords for outside application.

• Avoid octopus wiring and overloading wall outlets and extension cords.

• Keep outdoor electrical connectors above ground.

• Install a smoke detector if you can afford it and change with new batteries in the one(s) you have already and TEST it.

For more safety tips this holiday season, visit http://www.google.com/search?hl =en&q=CHRISTMAS+LIGHTS+SAFETY+TIPS

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The four-day event included various activities such as technical seminars, product presentations, and exhibits where the delegates could learn and raise various issues involving the electrical engineering profession. Once more, thousands of electrical practitioners all over the country re-united to upgrade their competency, sharpen their knowledge, and renew old ties as we corporately press forward towards quality learning and a stronger institution.

WATCH AND LEARN The first day of the big event covered an educational tour at the First Gas Power Corporation located in Batangas City.

Twenty-four (24) convention delegates enthusiastically met at the SMX Convention Center during the early morning of November 5 to participate in the activity.

Another event marked the history of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) as it successfully held its 33rd Annual National Convention and 3E Expo 2008 last November 5-8, 2008 at the well prepared venue of SMX Convention Center, SM Central Business Park in Pasay City, with a banner theme, “Responding to Global Electrical Safety, Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection�.

The opening, being one of the most exciting attractions of the convention simultaneous with the 3E Expo 2008, was also celebrated in the morning of the said date. The event formally opened through a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Mrs. Imelda Leoncio and Mrs. Imelda Escalante. Some one hundred twelve (112) companies participated in the IIEE Exhibit. Viewers witnessed the introduction of various industrial innovations and modern technologies in the electrical industries. IIEE National President, Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio and VP Internal Engr. Arthur Escalante gave their messages addressed to the attendees during the opening ceremony.

The Board of Electrical Engineering presided over the Oath taking ceremonies of New Board Passers for 2008 coincident with this occasion. Engr. Rodolfo R. Penalosa, BEE Chairman, administered the ceremony in behalf of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

BREAKING THE ICE The official opening of the 33rd Annual National Convention was held on the second day of the event, November 6. The ceremony was presided by Mr. John Nite and Engr. Marita Barrientos. The program started with a doxology led by the MERALCO Choral Group. Mr. Froilan Tampico of the National Power Corporation (NPC) served as the Guest Speaker for the said event.

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In the afternoon of the same day, two very interesting technical seminars were conducted, Condition Monitoring of Oil-Paper Composite Insulation System of Transformers presented by Mr. Sivaji Chakravarti from India and Energy Efficiency by Engr.

John Bautista. This was followed by a General Membership Meeting that started at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.

The much awaited fellowship night was the center of the stage during the evening of November 6. Invited guests like Dulce, Luke Mijares, Shirley Fuentes, Shalala entertained the crowd gamely during said event.

REINFORCING OUR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROWESS Simultaneous technical sessions and product presentation covered almost the whole day of November 7. These technical sessions tackled different issues concerning the industry in relation to the fast-changing scheme of modern days. Various product presentations were also conducted by the exhibitors participated during the ANC Aside from simultaneous technical sessions and product presentations, the Central Colleges of the Philippines hosted a 22nd National Quiz Show and 8th Math Wizard. Twenty-two (22) schools participated in the National Quiz Show and Eighteen (18) schools in the Math Wizard competition. Each school is composed of five quizzers.

8th National Math Wizard Winners Champion: Technological Institute of the Philippines 1st Runner-Up: University of Batangas 2nd Runner-Up: Camarines Norte State College An Educator’s Forum was also held in the morning of the same day. The program commenced with an invocation led by Engr.

Marita S. Barrientos. Various technical topics were discussed such as; Electrical Management/Electrical Safety based on 2008 IIEE Theme by Engr. Ulysses B. Paguio and Dr. Marilyn Magnaye, act as the moderator; Revised EE Curriculum of BSEE A MUST for an EE Graduate presented by Engrs. Lyndon Bague and Cesar Coronado, Mr. Ariel H. Magat served as the moderator for the said discussions; Approaches in Enhancing the Instructional Process by Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes, Engr. Dennis Diano acted as the moderator. The closing remark was delivered by Engr. Roland Vincent M. Santiago. Engr. Marianne Yumul was the master of the ceremonies for the said activity.

To cap the afternoon of November 7, the convention featured the much awaited EE Research. Engr. Marita S. Barrientos led the invocation while Engr. Armando Diaz, IIEE Vice President for Technical Affairs gave the Opening Remarks. An Illumination Calculation in Excel was presented by the Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT); Software for Load Flow Stimulation, Forecasting and Electricity Market by Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM); Utilization of EE Principles in Fishing Industry by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP); Handy Solar Power Supply by Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP); Car Engine Deactivating and Locator Device Using SMS Technology by the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP). To conclude the program, Engr. Roland Vincent Santiago delivered the Closing Remarks. Engrs. Marita Barrientos and Ariel Magat ably served as the Masters of Ceremonies of the activity.

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Winners of the EE Research Design Contest are as follows, to wit: 1st Place: Technological Institute of the Philippines—Manila 2nd Place: Polytechnic University of the Philippines---Manila 3rd Place: Pamantasan Lungsod ng Manila Winners won exciting prices: For the first price, PhP30, 000.00; second price PhP20,000.00 and the third price PhP10,000.00.

The morning of the fourth day covered the canvassing of ballots held in meeting room 4 & 5. Simultaneous with this, the ever interesting Power Forum in Function Room 1 was held.

Engr. Emilio J. Neri, IIEE Advocacy Group (IAG) Chairman gave the Opening Remarks for the Power Forum. Followed by the Nuclear Power Awareness by Engr. Meleusipo E. Fonollera, 1988 IIEE Former President The discussion on Open Access Issue & Concerns was presided by the IIEE Former President Engr. Edward L. Mendoza. Other portions of the program were the Open Access Solutions that includes Smart Metering by Engr. Jozane Jalbuena from Toyota Phils., Power Optimizing Software by Engr. Florigo C. Varona, IAG Vice Chairman, Bilateral Contract Provisions by Engr. Adelino V. Garcia, Jr, President of the AVGarcia Power System Corp. and IAG Member This was followed by the discussion on Energy Efficiency Opportunities by Dr. Romel M. Carlos, PhD, Associate Operations Officer, Sustainable Energy Finance, IFC and Sustainable Energy Financing by Mr. Josaias T. Dela Cruz, Vice-President For Microfinance & Sustainable Energy.

BPI. On the other hand, Function Room 2 was also filled with enthusiasm as technical sessions and product presentations were being conducted in the Function Room The following topics were presented: Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings by Engr. Alex Cabugao; Introduction of New Luminaire & Design for Both Classical Lamps & LEDs (OSRAM Philippines Ltd. Corp.) by Francisco G. Yap; The Future of Surge Protection-UL’s Effort to Harmonize SPD Safety & Classification Requirements in 1449 3RD Edition (RPV Electro-Technology Corp.) by Ms. Jill Code; Power & Cooling Capacity Management for Data Center (American Power Corporation) by Engr. Fernando Morales and: the Black Berry Solution on Interruption by Engr. Fortunato Leynes.

Photos from the 33rd Annual Nation Convention and 3E Xpo held last November 5-8, 2008 at SMX Convention Center, SM Business Park, Pasay City

The Plenary Session was held in Function 4 on the afternoon of November 8. Three highly significant technical topics were discussed: The Energy Trading Risk and Management System by Mr. Arnel De Vera of SOLUZIONA Phils, Inc. & An INDRA Co. followed by the Interim Open Access Updates by Engr. Ernesto Pantangco of PIPPA. Others are INEC Experience in Energy Trading by Engr. Rene Balintec from INEC. The Open Access Open Forum was done by the Panelist and Audience and the summary of Forum was brought

by Engr. Florigo C. Varona.

THE REVELATIONS As the convention comes to an end on November 8, the closing ceremony marked another successful event in the history of IIEE, courtesy of the 33rd National Convention. Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Bayani Fernando served as the guest of honor for the program.

Announcing of the winners for the Most Outstanding Chapters was done by the Selection and Awards Committee. The 2008 Most Outstanding Chapter overseas category was awarded to Western Region—Saudi Arabia Chapter; The 2008 Most Outstanding Chapter Big Category was awarded to Northern Laguna Chapter while the 2008 Most Outstanding Chapter small category was awarded to East Laguna Chapter.

And finally, as all have been waiting for, the announcement and induction of the 2009 incoming Board of Governors. The Members of the Board of Governors for 2009 are as follows: National President: Engr. Arthur N. Escalante VP for Internal Affair: Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra VP for External Affairs: Engr. Armando R. Diaz VP for Technical Affairs: Engr. Gregorio R. Cayetano National Secretary: Engr. Jules S. Alcantara National Treasurer: Engr. Alex C. Cabugao National Auditor: Engr. Dominico A. Amora

Region I Governor Region II Governor Region IV Governor Region V Governor Region VI Governor Region VII Governor Region VIII Governor Region IX Governor

Engr. Catalino E. RaĂąa Engr. Jonathan C. Favi Engr. Larry C. Cruz Engr. Rolan J. Dio Engr. Erlo S. Sajo Engr. Noel T. Fernandez Engr. Marlon F. Parot Engr. Angel V. De Vera

In closing, Engr, Hipolito A. Leoncio congratulated all the incoming officers and expressed his gratitude to all the exhibitors, guests, sponsors and delegates who participated in the said big event. He further thank all the members and fellow officers for their valuable support and for a very productive year for IIEE. We would like to invite all Electrical Practitioners, Students and Exhibitors to join us once more on the 34th and 3E Xpo on November 3-7, 2008, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, philippines. for early reservation, email: membership@iiee.org.ph.

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33rd Annual Nation Convention - SMX Convention Centre, SM Institute of Integrated Electrical 2008 BOARD Sitting (L-R): National Treasurer - Engr. Jules S. Alcantara ; National Secretary - Engr. Gregorio R. Cayetano; VP Internal Affairs - Engr. Arthur N. Escalante; VP Technical Affairs - Engr. Armando R. Diaz; National Standing (L-R): Reg. IX Gov. - Engr. Manuel S. Ibabao; Reg. VIII Gov. - Engr. Mario E. Vi単as; Reg. VII Gov. Reg. IV Gov. - Engr. Larry C. Cruz; Reg. II Gov. - Engr.

Central Business Park, Pasay City, Philippines - November 5-8, 2008 Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. OF GOVERNORS VP - External Affairs - Engr. Gregorio Y. Guevarra; National President - Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio; Auditor - Engr. Alex C. Cabugao; Immediate Former President - Engr. Raymond A. Marquez Engr. Robert A. Cabarrubias; Reg. VI Gov. - Engr. Alan D. Junsay; Reg. V Gov. - Engr. Antonio B. Millete; Jose F. Bognot Jr.; Reg. I Gov. - Engr. Dominador N. Valmonte Jr.

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But what is PPC anyway? PPC stands for Professional Practice Committee, which is one of the standing committee of IIEE. In the pass, the complaints of the members were raised directly to the Board who themselves have their hands full with their programs. With the creation of the PPC, the Institute was able to provide a more focus avenue to address the concerns of the general membership. Complaints can now be given priority; assistance can be given to both the complainant(s) and the respondent(s).

These were brought by the IIEE Guidelines in Handling Complaints by the Professional Practice Committee, which was approved by the IIEE Board of Governors on June 10, 2005.

From then on, complaints, inquiries and comments increased considerably.

The IIEE Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws, and Code of Ethics were unfortunately not enough to evaluate the documents of both complaint (s) and respondent (s) in order to have a conclusive evaluation.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)/ Board of Electrical Engineering (BEE) Code of Ethics for Electrical Engineers, RA #7920, RA #6713, and other laws are not within the jurisdiction of IIEE for resolving issues, With the above predicaments, PPC developed the IIEE Manual of Professional Practice 2007 which was approved by the Board of Governors in August 8, 2007 after long and charged deliberations during the meetings of the 2006 and 2007 Board of Governors.

With the above additional guidelines and manual, the inquiries and comments were addressed properly and the doubts cleared. Some of the most interesting cases are the following: 1. Hearing of four (4) cases, IIEE vs. two (2) IIEE members at the PRC are on-going regarding:

a. Non-payment of IIEE dues

b. Falsification of electrical documents

c. Pre-signing and pre-sealing of electrical plans

and pre-signing of electrical permits.

d. Unprofessional conduct 2. Request of the IIEE to DPWH for a reconsideration of the provisions in the Revised IRR of the National Building Code (PD #1096) which allows Electronics Engineers to practice electrical engineering.

3. Coordination with the Legislation and Legal Affairs Committee regarding provisions in the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Law (RA #1998) which allow Agricultural engineers to practice electrical engineering.

4. Development of criminal cases against two (2) IIEE members regarding falsification of electrical documents, pre-signing and pre-sealing of electrical plans and pre-signing of electrical permits. (A friendly advice to all electrical practitioners who are still keeping pre-signed and pre-sealed electrical plans/ sketches, and pre-signed electrical permits, please dispose all these documents now because PPC is already coordinating

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with PNP, CIDG and NBI regarding these prohibited and unsafe practices, Don’t be the first electrical practitioners to lose a license and a job.)

The PPC is now working to all pending cases including the above-mentioned four (4) cases, for further developments and solutions.

The PPC is presently composed of the following individuals: Chairperson: Engr. Emiliano G. Marabulas Vice Chairperson: Engr. Eduardo H. Tan Member:

Engr. John Amistad

Engr. Virgilio B. Arevalo Engr. Alex C. Cabugao Engr. Godofredo E. Eisma Engr. Ray Alfonso Lamdagan Engr. Alex Licerio Engr. Pedro L. Marcelino Engr. Ulysses B. Paguio Engr. Jesus C. Santos Engr. Willington K.K.C. Tan Engr. William W. Yang Engr. Arturo M. Zabala Ms. Melissa Ann D. Banabana—PPC Staff Ms. Ma. Elena U. Liongson—PPC Staff In the near future, when we would find non-electrical practitioners who are practicing electrical engineering or unscrupulous IIEE members, kindly report it to PPC at the IIEE National office.

INDUSTRY NEWS MERALCO BEGINS METER DEPOSIT REFUND

(Computerized Print-out), New Comelec Voter’s ID (Scanned and Printed on Comelec Security Paper), Credit Card. Xerox copies of IDs need to be submitted.

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has begun refunding the meter deposit with the corresponding interest set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in compliance with ERC Resolution No. 8, Series of 2008.

“We would like to inform all our customers that more details are available at our website at www.meralco.com.ph or email meterdeposit@meralco.com.ph or call 1622-8888 or 632-8888,” Almazora concluded.

First in the processing are eligible residential customers with small kilowatthour consumption. These are residential customers who paid the meter deposit required by law from 1987 to 2004 who were notified in their electric bill of their schedule and where to go.

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They will be followed by those with bigger consumption and then it will be the turn of qualified non-residential customers or those who paid the meter deposit required by law from 1987 to 2006.

“The MDR schedule aims to ensure customer convenience through orderly processing in claiming the MDR,” said Meralco First Vice President and Head of Customer Retail Services Roberto R. Almazora.

Almazora also said the MDR procedures, on the other hand, will ensure that the rightful customer who paid the meter deposit will be reimbursed the principal amount and the interest the law has set.

“When notified in the electric bill, eligible residential customers will have to go to the Business Center specified in the bill, fill out a Refund Application Form available in the Business Centers or on the Meralco website, and attach required documents to begin the processing of their MDR,” said Almazora.

“They can choose to receive the MDR amount in cash if the MDR amount is P4,000 or less; in check if the MDR amount is more than P4,000; or apply the amount to future electric bills; or apply the amount to current unpaid bills or amounts to be paid to Meralco.”

For Registered Customers (RCs), needed documents are: original Meter Deposit Receipt, filled-out Refund Application Form (available at Meralco Business Centers or downloadable from the Meralco website www.meralco.com.ph), one valid ID with picture and signature and original copy of your electric bill where your MDR schedule is indicated which is not a requirement but will help in verification.

In addition to these documents, authorized representatives of Registered Customers, will also need to bring one valid ID with picture and signature. If he is authorized to receive the MDR amount, he will need a letter of authorization from and signed by the Registered Customer, Legal Heir or Successorin-Interest that states that he can receive the MDR amount. If he is authorized to sign the Refund Application Form and also receive the MDR amount, also needed is a Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) allowing him to do so.

Acceptable IDs are: Driver’s License, Passport, PRC License, SSS Id, GSIS ID, TIN ID, Philhealth ID, Senior Citizen ID, Postal ID, Original NBI Clearance, Firearm’s License, Police Clearance. www.meralco.com.ph

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The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), together with police operatives and barangay officials, recently recovered pilfered transmission line materials worth P800,000 in five separate police operations in Pampanga and Tarlac.

Charges for violation of RA 7832 or the “Anti-electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/Materials Pilferage Act of 1994” have been filed against five apprehended suspects from Pampanga and three from Tarlac.

TransCo VP for Luzon Operation and Maintenance Guillermo Redoblado lauded Mexico, Pampanga police officers headed by PSupt. Fernando M. Gonzalez for apprehending the transmission line thieves.

Redoblado also commended the efforts of the local barangay police and residents who provided information on the location of the pilfered steel tower parts. This resulted in police raids on several junk shops where pilfered TransCo materials were being kept.

TransCo’s transmission line materials that are often stolen include aluminum-clad steel reinforced wires, overhead ground wires, insulators, clamps, and tower angular bars/braces.

The said materials are reportedly sold to unscrupulous operators of junkshops or establishments, which either export steel/iron/ aluminum scrap materials or use them to manufacture products like tire rims and houseware items.

Redoblado said they are appealing to everyone to immediately notify police or TransCo personnel regarding suspected selling or buying of stolen transmission materials. The corporation has also put in place monetary rewards and logistics support to informants and witnesses in the prosecution of pilferage cases.

Transmission line pilferage makes the power system vulnerable to outages and consequently poses a serious threat to the power grid’s reliability and stability.

RA 7832 prohibits the possession, control, or custody of electric power transmission line/material by any person not engaged in the transmission or distribution of electric power, or in the manufacture of such electric power transmission line/material. Violator face 12 to 20 years of imprisonment and a fine ranging from P50,000 to P100,000.

To report pilferage incidents, text TRANSCO_PROVINCE_REPORT_ DETAILS and send to 09296229292 or call toll free number 1-800-10TRANSCO. www.transco.ph

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), through its Chairman and CEO Manuel M. Lopez, Meralco officers and its two foundations – the Meralco Millennium Foundation Inc. (MMFI) and the Meralco Management and Leadership Development Center Foundation Inc. (MMLDCFI), granted two professorial chairs to the University of the Philippines College of Engineering in Diliman to further the development of its educational and research foundations and to supplement the engineering faculty’s salaries.

Lopez said that Meralco has chosen to award the professorial chairs to the College of Engineering to honor the university’s centennial celebration this year. He also said that these professorial chairs were also a way for Meralco to express its gratitude and support to the Alma Mater of numerous Meralco engineers who now handle critical positions in the company.

A professorial chair is a special university project that supports and awards grants to distinguished university faculty to uphold excellence in engineering education. These professorial chairs are driven by donations and other pledges given by benefactors who believe in the UP College of Engineering. UP President Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman termed the project as “an honorific award for faculty for outstanding performance and loyalty.”

The first of the two professorial chairs, titled in honor of the Meralco Chairman – the Manuel M. Lopez UP Centennial Professorial Chair in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, was granted to the UP College of Engineering last July 13, 2008 at the college’s Melchor Hall during UP’s week-long Centennial Celebrations.

During the event, Meralco President and COO Jesus P. Francisco related that the first professorial chair was meant to be a present for the Meralco chairman on his birthday. Francisco also said that the funding for the grant partly came from the pockets of Meralco officers and employees, and the remainder came form the MMFI and the MMLDCFI. The second professorial chair, on the other hand, was personally donated by Lopez and was further supplemented by the MMFI. The Meralco – UP Centennial Professorial Chair Fund was formally granted to the UP College of Engineering recently at the UP Executive House during the 36th Anniversary Celebration of the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation Inc. (UPERDFI) last September 24, 2008. The UPERDFI, a non-stock non-profit corporation that promotes and supports engineering research and development in the university, is among the primary beneficiaries of such professorial chairs.

Meralco supports UP College of Engineering through professorial chair grants. The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), through its Chairman and CEO Manuel M. Lopez (center, seated), granted two professorial chairs to the University of the Philippines College of Engineering in Diliman to further the development of its educational and research foundations and to supplement the engineering faculty’s salaries. Among the signatories of the professorial chairs are (from left, seated) UP Chancellor Sergio S. Cao, Meralco First Vice President and Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services Leonisa C. de la Llana, UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation Inc. President Dr. Leopoldo V. Abis, Lopez, UP President Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman and Meralco President and COO Jesus P. Francisco. A professorial chair is a special university project that supports and awards grants to distinguished university faculty to uphold excellence in engineering education.

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The implementation of Performance Based Regulation (PBR) rates for Meralco will be delayed further after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered its deferment in an Order released yesterday, October 27.

“Disappointed is an understatement. This is our first rate increase after more than five years, PBR rates should have been implemented in July 2007, and after a delay of 16 months, we are told that we have to wait some more,” said Mr. Jesus P. Francisco, Meralco President and COO. “We believe that over the more than two years since we filed our PBR application in September 2006, the issues were thoroughly discussed, and all parties were accorded due process in accordance with ERC rules,” he continued.

The Commission granted Nasecore’s motion to defer the implementation of Meralco’s PBR rates until its motion for reconsideration is finally resolved. Nasecore was an oppositor in Meralco’s PBR rate application and an intervenor in Meralco’s two rate translations filings. It was accorded the opportunity to submit its comments and to cross-examine Meralco’s witnesses.

Case records also show that Nasecore’s written interrogatories were all dutifully answered and a total of 14 meetings and clarificatory meetings were conducted on Meralco’s rate application and translation filings.

In addition to this, the MMLDCFI also donated an amount to purchase a service vehicle for the UP College of Engineering and the National Engineering Center (NEC).

“We now have to assess how we can continue to implement our capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expense (OPEX) commitments under PBR and service the mandated refunds,” continued Mr. Francisco even as he corrected the “That is not true. For residential customers the net effect on the customer’s total bill of the two recent orders of the Commission is an increase of less than 5%. Many commercial and industrial users will in fact see their bills go down.” and the university.

Lopez said he had decided to donate another professorial chair to augment faculty salaries after hearing Dr. Roman’s report on the struggling compensation condition and academic diaspora of UP’s faculty. Dr. Roman said that such an endowment would greatly help the College of Engineering www.meralco.com.ph

ERC has mandated the use of PBR for the National Transmission Corp. (Transco) and for private distribution utilities. Transco has been under PBR since 2006 while the other two private distribution utilities that entered PBR with Meralco have started to implement their ERC-approved PBR rates starting the beginning of this month. www.meralco.com.ph

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The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) signed on September 25 the deeds of absolute sale with two power distribution utilities which purchased various sub-transmission assets in Luzon worth P318.8 million.

Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and Subic Enerzone Corporation (SEZC) signed the sale contracts and paid the full amount for TransCo’s assets amounting to P187.76 million and P131.04 million respectively.

The ownership, operation and maintenance of TransCo’s subtransmission assets (STAs) will now be transferred to MERALCO and SEZC. The Energy Regulatory Commission approved both contracts on June 30, 2008 and April 30, 2008 respectively.

Sealing the deal in behalf of their companies were TransCo President & CEO Arthur Aguilar, MERALCO President & COO Jesus P. Francisco and SEZC President Jaime Jose Y. Aboitiz.

The Meralco deal involves various structures in northern Luzon including one 13.8-kilovolt (kV), five 34.5-kV, and two 69-kV lines all in Bulacan, and two 69-kV lines in Pampanga. In southern Luzon, the purchased structures include one 69-kV line in Laguna and three 115-kV lines in Cavite.

MERALCO is the country’s largest electric distribution utility with a franchise area covering Metro Manila, the entire provinces of Rizal, Bulacan, and Cavite, and parts of Pampanga, Laguna, Quezon, and Batangas among others.

SEZC, on the other hand, purchased 7.24 circuit-kilometers of sub-transmission lines including the Olongapo-SBMA Lines 1, 2 & 3 and the Subic-SBMA Line 4, and the disconnection switches at the Kalaklan Metering Point.

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The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) reported that power reliability in the Luzon grid has further improved with the recent energization of Line 1 of the new double-circuit San Manuel-Mexico 230-kV transmission line.

TransCo President and CEO Arthur N. Aguilar said the new line has boosted the N-1 capability of the transmission system. N-1 capability is the ability of the power grid to withstand the loss of a major line without any customer experiencing a power interruption.

With both lines of San Manuel-Mexico in place, the system also has a major alternate route to transmit the bulk of power generated from North Luzon.

Unlike Line 2 of San Manuel-Mexico that was energized on September 13, Line 1 temporarily bypassed the Concepcion substation in Tarlac and went straight to Mexico substation in Pampanga in view of current upgrading works being done at the Concepcion substation switchyard.

When completed, the new switchyard at the Concepcion substation will be ready to accommodate the newly improved two-bundle lines which can hold up to 1,100 MW of electricity – almost four times the current capacity of 300 MW for the current single-conductor line.

“We are now able to dispatch more generation from hydroelectric and coal-fired power plants in the North. With the energization of line 1 of San Manuel-Mexico, up to 2,800 MW from Northern Luzon plants could be dispatched to serve the needs of more power customers,” Aguilar said. www.transco. ph

Subic Bay is home to various industries ranging from electronic communications technology companies, world-class hotels, housing units and convention complexes on prime waterfront sites to shopping malls and high rise-buildings.

The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 mandates the divestment of TransCo’s sub-transmission assets or lines typically rated at 69 kV and directly connected to distribution utilities.

Privatizing the sub-transmission assets will, in the long run, be beneficial to power customers. By purchasing these assets, distributors will be able to improve their operations and ex pand their franchise area, thereby serving more customers. TransCo, on the other hand, will be focusing on improving the reliability and efficiency of the high-voltage transmission network.

Over P2.6 billion worth of TransCo’s sub-transmission assets have been divested since 2004. www.transco.ph

The National Transmission Corporation’s Environmental Management Department Head Ms. Julia Echavez (second from left) hands over a check worth P160,000.00 to Mayor Onofre Bistoyong (second from right) of Alilem, Ilocos Sur as payment for planting 3,732 saplings in the said area. The planting of trees is part of TransCo’s compliance to R.A. 9136 and the environmental laws, rules and regulations promulgated by DENR. Tree-planting and seedling dispersal activities are required before any “Permit to Cut Trees” along the areas traversed by TransCo’s transmission towers is issued by the DENR. Included in the photo are Division Managers Alfredo Crisostomo (extreme left) and Maria Luisa Martinez (extreme right) from the Environmental Management Department.

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Pantawid Kuryente Program Affirms Confidence in NEA

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On 7 October 2008, NEA released the subsidies for the following ECs:

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo continues to entrust fate of the electric cooperatives nationwide in the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as more funds are channeled to the state-run agency from the “Katas ng VAT”Pantawid Kuryente Program. The program is a one-time subsidy of P500 to the poorest of the poor to help them pay their electricity bills in view of the persistent price volatility of fuel and electricity.

Electric Cooperative

No. of Consumers

Subsidy Released (in P)

1. ISECO

76, 886

38, 443, 000

2. MOPRECO

15, 370

7, 685, 000

3. KAELCO

19, 613

9, 806, 500

4. CAGELCO I

64, 855

32, 427, 500

NEA has signed as Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on June 12, 2008 in pursuant to the directive of the President, for the implementation of the program. The agreement stipulates that DSWD will implement the program in cooperation with NEA, a government-owned and controlled corporation which has an oversight function over the EC’s. DSWD is obliged to transfer the amount that will cover the P500 subsidy for each of the lifeline consumers within the coverage areas of the ECs, provide NEA with the implementing guidelines; conduct information campaign; and coordinate with local government units and other agencies in the implementation of the program NEA, is likewise, compelled to administer the fund, monitor project implementation by the ECs; do regular coordination and reporting to the DSWD on status of project and disbursement of funds, and submit report upon completion of the program in accordance with COA rules and procedures.

As of October 2008, NEA has already released P1.524 billion to 57 electric cooperatives (ECs) benefiting 3.058 million lifeline consumers nationwide. About PP859 million is still expected to be channeled to NEA to subsidize the remaining P1.718 million more lifeline consumers within the EC’s franchise areas this year.

NEA processes and releases the fund for Katas ng VAT. Pantawid ng Kuryente program for all the 119 ECs nationwide be they non-stock and non-profit or stock cooperatives.

To avail of the P500 subsidy, the ECs are required to submit the list of their lifeline consumers to NEA. Henceforth, validation and processing documents and check preparation are undertaken ECs issue credit memoranda for these consumers informing them the validity/balance as applied to their electricity bills.

The Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC II) has the most number of lifeline consumers with 106, 000 followed by the Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CENPELCO) with 102, 784 and the Quezon I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (QUEZELCO I) with 79, 962.

“We are grateful for the President’s trust and confidence in NEA for the fund administration of the Pantawid Kuryente. With our partner-ECs, we will ensure the timely release of the funds to the expected beneficiaries with transparency. It is also expected that recipient-ECs will immediately issue credit memos to their lifeline consumers in order to alleviate their burden of paying electricity bills, “Administrator Edita Bueno said. www.nea.gov.ph

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5. NEECO II-Area I

58, 693

29, 346, 500

6. NEECO-II-Area II

46, 326

23, 163, 000

7. PELCO II

60, 169

30, 084, 500

8. TARELCO II

44, 932

22, 466, 000

9. LUBELCO

4, 224

2, 112, 000

10. CASURECO I

37, 970

18, 985, 000

11. SORECO I

32, 279

16, 139, 500

12. CEBECO I

49, 625

24, 812, 500

13. CEBECO III

37, 741

18, 870, 500

14. BOHECO I

86, 436

43, 218, 000

15. DORELCO

34, 302

17, 151, 00

16. FIBECO

69, 113

34, 566, 500 19, 322, 500

17. BUSECO

28, 645

18. CAMELCO

10, 557

5, 278, 500

19. MOELCI II

34, 302

17, 151, 000

20. MORESCO I

31, 315

15, 657, 500

21. SURSECO II

33, 251

16, 625, 500

22. SOCOTECO I

37, 49218

18, 746, 00

23. SOCOTECO II

49, 922

24, 961, 000

24. SUKELCO

32, 509

16, 254, 500

TOTAL

1, 006, 547

467, 376, 500

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TRANSCO UNVEILS “BANTAY-DAGAT” WATCH TOWER IN TABANGO, LEYTE

NEA Gets Unqualified Opinion from President COA

The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) and the local government of Tabango, Leyte recently inaugurated the “Bantay Dagat” Watch Tower -- a joint project that aims to protect the marine ecosystem as well as the underwater power cable that delivers electricity from Leyte’s geothermal sources to Cebu, Negros and Panay.

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is audit compliant. This was the audit opinion rendered by the Commission on Audit (COA) for Calendar Year 2007 in the State Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements of the government-owned and controlled corporation addressed to the NEA Board of Administrators.

The new structure will serve as a staging post for the protection of TransCo’s submarine cable and also as an observation station for “Bantay-Dagat” volunteers guarding against illegal fishing activities.

“In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NEA as of December 31, 2007, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the Philippine Financial Reports Standards”, the audit said.

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The watch tower is elevated 8.5 meters above the sea by concrete slabs piled-driven into the seabed near Sitio Buho, Tugas, Tabango, Leyte – the host community of TransCo’s Leyte-Cebu 230-kiloVolt submarine cable.

“The watch tower is just one of the more visible projects of TransCo under its Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Stewardship Program (CSRESP),” TransCo VP for Visayas Operation & Maintenance Jules S. Alcantara said.

“It’s part of our company’s commitment to enhance the lives of the people and communities hosting our transmission lines.

We are honored to be able to support the people of Tabango and help them protect their marine environment and natural resources like geothermal energy,” he added.

Tongonan, Kananga in Leyte is said to have one of the largest and richest geothermal reserves in the world.

Tabango Mayor Bernard Jonathan “Benjo” Remandaban and TransCo VP Alcantara led the ribbon-cutting and inauguration rites at the watch tower on October 9, 2008.

Also lending their full support for the project were the host community’s barangay captain Wilfreda D. Altar and TransCo officials AVP Theodore A. Ortiz, Operations Project Office Division Manager Narciso Bantug who also spearheaded the preparation of the project design, Leyte Branch Manager Sisinio Quindao, and Samar Branch Manager Henry A. Sale.

In his speech, Mayor Remandaban revealed that when he assumed the position of mayor in 2001, the biggest problem that he confronted was illegal fishing. Dynamite fishing was a way of life among Tabango’s fishermen that around 20-100 blasts were heard every night off the shores of Tabango’s 20 coastal barangays.

Local government and police officials then worked together at monitoring the seas as early as 4:00 a.m. and had apprehended 30-50 fishermen everyday. Their efforts reduced illegal fishing activities by as much as 80% in six months time.

In the first quarter of 2005, Mayor Remandaban conceptualized and proposed the “Bantay-Dagat” Watch Tower Project to TransCo for possible funding.

With the full support and commitment of TransCo management, the project was funded, constructed, and finally completed this year. The project cost of P2,895,000 also includes expenses for geological surveys and other requirements. www.transco. ph

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The opinion is an affirmation of the corporate culture of absolute honesty, maximum efficiency and total solidarity being espoused by the agency since its restructuring in 2004, as provided by Republic Act No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001.

“We at NEA constantly strive to live up to our avowed corporate values. The COA opinion is a validation of our best practices which are aligned to good public governance. Together with our partner electric cooperatives nationwide, we continuously endeavor to give best electric service for our country and our people,” said Administrator Edita S. Bueno.

The factors that earned NEA a clear of audit findings include the continuous reconciliation and adjustment of the inventory and other affected assets of NEA; the major unreconciled findings became smaller and eventually cleared.

Since NEA implemented the Electronic National Governor Accounting System (c-NGAS) in 2005, the 1st GOCC to implement the system, reconciliations of accounts have been mush easier. www.nea.gov.ph

“If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings—and put compensation as a carrier behind it—you almost don’t have to manage them.”

— Jack Welch If you wish success in life, make a perseverance your bossom friend, experience your wise counselor. caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.

- Joseph Addison Good leaders make people feel that they’re at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference at the success of the organization. When that happens people feel centered and that gives their work meaning.

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PELMATP - Paving the Way for an Efficient Lighting Economy Noel N. Verdote, RME, MEng, MBA

Background The Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project or PELMATP is a 5-year USD$15 million project implemented by the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) with support from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). PELMATP aims to remove the barriers to the widespread use of energy efficient lighting systems (EELs) in the Philippines, thereby contributing to the realization of the country’s sustainable development objectives and its goal in reducing GHG emissions in the energy sector. It will likewise accelerate integration of EEL promotion programs to the energy conservation and energy efficiency (EC&EE) programs of the DOE, enhance private

structural, technological, and behavioral interventions, which laid the foundation for efficient lighting market transformation in

the country. These are likewise helping the project achieve the target aggregate energy savings of 29,000 GWh, equivalent to 21% reduction relative to the Philippines energy efficiency scenario from 2003 to 2012. The equivalent GHG emission reduction is about 4,600 Gg of carbon dioxide (CO2), which translates to the emission of 840,000 cars per year.

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sector’s involvement and appreciation of the benefits of EELs, and ensure that environmental impacts associated with the widespread use of EELs are mitigated.

The shift or switch to the use of energy efficient lighting systems is aggressively promoted under the project. These systems include the efficient versions of linear fluorescent lamps (i.e., slim tube or T8s triphosphor coated and slimmer), compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, low-loss electromagnetic and/or electronic ballasts, and efficient lighting luminaries.

The specific barriers removal programs under PELMATP include: (1) updating of policies, standards and guidelines on lighting applications; (2) institutional and technical capacity building; (3) consumer education and information dissemination; (4) development and implementation of appropriate financing mechanisms; and (5) mitigating environmental impacts of the widespread utilization of EELs. These are consistent with the three equally important and reinforcing transformation elements, i.e.,

Now on its fourth year and consistently guided by the thematic intervention programs, PELMATP has been successful and is recognized as instrumental in gaining significant headway in helping make the Philippines an energy efficient lighting economy. At present, the switch to the use of energy efficient lighting is seen as one of the easier and cheaper solutions (“low hanging fruit”) that will help ensure, in the near term, the country’s energy security (and lessen reliance on imported fuel), and thereby mitigate climate change. This is in view of the Philippines being a net oil importer and still heavily reliant on oil and coal for power generation. On the regional context, energy efficient lighting solutions can readily be replicated elsewhere and could definitely be a third power resource.

Structural interventions include the development of policies, standards, and guidelines (including manuals). The project developed 25 Philippine National Standards (PNS), including the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for lighting products, updated the Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings and the Manual of Practice on Efficient

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of Science in Electrical Engineering Program) requiring senior electrical engineering students to take a 3-unit Illumination Engineering Design subject. PELMATP developed course modules for this purpose which was piloted in some learning institutions nationwide in the latter part of 2007.

A milestone activity under PELMATP is Administrative Order (AO) No. 183, signed by the President of the Philippines, Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on July 9, 2007, which institutionalized the use of EELs in all government offices. Subsequently, the President made a pronouncement during the Energy Summit culmination in February 2008 about the phasing-out of incandescent bulbs by the end of 2009.

Technological interventions mainly include the enhancements of the capabilities of the DOE’s Lighting Appliance

The Roadway Lighting Guidelines was piloted in Cagayan De Oro City which led the City Council favourably passing the Streetlighting Ordinance. This ordinance is now a template for other local government (LGU) to emulate. Implementation of the Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of Buildings and Roadway Lighting Guidelines, both at the national and local levels, was inked among the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the 2nd quarter of 2008. Subsequently on August 21, 2008, DILG issued Memorandum Circular No. 2008-128 enjoining all Provincial Governors, City and Municipal Mayors, DILG Regional Directors and All Concerned, to adopt energy efficient lighting policies and standards, in both private- and government-owned buildings.

Behavioral interventions include empowering stakeholders to make real-time, informed decisions in choosing EELs and educating them on the values and benefits of EELs. Aside from its usual tri-media campaigns, PELMATP has been showcasing the actual changeovers/retrofitting from the traditional lighting systems to energy efficient

Other structural changes in the process of completion are the lamp waste warranty system, and ecolabelling for lamps.

Similarly, institutionalizing efficient lighting system use among future decision-makers took effect during the first semester of SY 2008-09 by virtue of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order No. 34 Series of 2008 issued on July 15, 2008 (Policies and Standards for the Degree of Bachelor

Testing Laboratory (LATL) and enabling it to become an internationally compliant testing laboratory. This included training people (local and international) and procuring state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, the latest of which was the first-ever Goniophotometer Test Facility in the country. Local lighting manufacturers were similarly provided technical assistance to improve their design and production processes for ballasts and luminaires.

lighting among selected schools, government offices, residential communities, markets and hospitals nationwide through its “Palit-Ilaw Program”. Apart from this, partnership with various key groups or umbrella associations, both public and private (including utilities and electric cooperatives) as well as socio-civic organizations, is another strategy employed to ramp up activities on EELs. On financing, bank officials were trained on EELs and the possible inclusion of the same in their investment portfolios.

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) for one opened in 2006, window facility for energy efficiency project financing. Of late, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Finance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has joined DOE-PELMATP in promoting energy efficiency, including lighting retrofit and project financing. To cater to the

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residential clients, microfinancing study is currently underway to help identify and eventually implement appropriate models.

Energy performance contracting in government has somewhat failed because of government procurement policy constraints. However, through the initiatives of the PELMATP, the DOE has recently issued Department Circular No. DC2008-09-0004 addressed to all Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and Energy Service Providers to secure accreditation. It is hoped that this will give the much needed boost to the local ESCOs in terms of credibility in the face of clients and financial institutions.

Completing the transformation exercise is the need for the proper management and disposal of mercury-containing lamp wastes. PELMATP has commissioned the conduct of policy study on lamp waste management. The output was subsequently made as an input to the updated Department Administrative Order on Hazardous Waste by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB). In support of the

A.O. No. 183, DENR-EMB is making use of the Management Guidebook on Mercury-Containing Lamp Waste that PELMATP developed along with the policy study. What remains to be done is the proper implementation, including the collection system, associated with lamp waste management.

Way forward Based on its successes and accomplishments, PELMATP has thus set a strong foundation in energy efficient lighting systems in the Philippines. As the project nears its completion, the DOE has taken on the lead for a more aggressive and massive campaign towards the shift to the use of efficient lighting. No less than the Energy Secretary himself, Hon. Angelo T. Reyes, champions efficient lighting. “Palit-Ilaw” or the switch to the use of efficient lighting was adopted as the topmost call to action during the launching of the Switch Movement on 16 July, 2008 where the Secretary, he being one of the movement convenors, led the ceremonial simultaneous switch to efficient lighting in Metro Manila, witnessed by the 16 city and one municipal mayors, with the President, Hon. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, as the guest of honor. In support of the Switch Movement, the DOE is now gearing for the implementation of the Philippine Energy Efficiency Project.

The said 2-year project will build upon the successes of and address the gaps identified in PELMATP.

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Specification Guidelines of Improving Immunity to Power Quality Defects By: Engr. Gener Restubog

Second of the two-part series

IEEE 1346

Specification Language

The IEEE 1346 provides “a standard methodology for the technical and financial analysis of compatibility of process equipment with the electric power system.” The standard “is intended to be applied at the planning or design stage of a system where power supply and equipment choices are still flexible and incompatibilities can be resolved.” The standard devotes much effort to the economic impact of voltage sags and equipment susceptibilities.

The equipment shall continue to operate during a single phase interruption for a duration of 30 electrical cycles and allow for line voltage to return to nominal within one cycle.

Cost-Effective Solutions The sag performance is needed for all industrial components: power supplies, ASDs, PLCs and remote input/output racks and even nonelectronic relays and instruments. Manufacturers need to test each item to ensure that the component responds reliably to the sag conditions in magnitude, duration, and recovery rate.

Ride-through devices that can help improve performance during voltage sags are constant-voltage transformers (CVTs), batteries to maintain memory circuits, and power electronics based energy and non-energy storage devices.

Recent ac drive design has evolved from the use of linear internal power supplies connected directly to the ac input to switch-mode power supplies connected directly to the dc link. This design enhancement, significantly improves the ridethrough performanceof the drive’s internal power supply.

Specification Language The equipment shall operate continuously during a threephase voltage sag down to 65% of nominal for a duration of 30 electrical cycles. The recovery time to nominal voltage of one cycle shall be permitted (Figure 9).

7. Single-Phase Voltage Sags According to the EPRI DPQ Study [1], an overwhelming majority of voltage sags affect only one phase in a threephase power system. Most three-phase electronic equipment is capable of operating safely during single-phase momentary interruptions.

Cost-Effective Solutions Some manufacturers of switch-mode power supplies have begun making power supplies with three-phase rather than single-phase inputs, taking advantage of the fact that the majority of voltage sags affect only one phase of a threephase system. These devices are capable of maintaining the required output voltage during single-phase momentary interruptions.

8. Harmonic Distortion Electronic equipment draws nonlinear currents from the nominally sinusoidal electric supply. This action injects currents at frequencies beyond the fundamental into the power system.

Power electronic equipment with controlled or uncontrolled input bridge rectifiers draws nonlinear current from the power system.

Voltage distortion is troublesome for the utility because the effects are imposed on all users of the particular feeder. It is, therefore, very important to specify the acceptable injection of current harmonics by using the recommended practice described in IEEE 519.

Cost-Effective Solutions To be effective when referencing compliance with IEEE 519 in a specification, it is essential to include two important reference points on the project electrical drawings.

First, clearly state the location of the point of common coupling (PCC).

Second, state the demand load current (IL) at the PCC. This drawing is attached to the project specifications.

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Harmonic Mitigation Equipmet/Devices Use of AC Line Reactors Isolation Transformer K-Rated Transformers Switch-Mode Power Supplies Active Filters Passive Filters

Specification Language The equipment shall comply with the requirements of IEEE 519.

The PCC and average IL are stated on the attached drawing, which also provides the rating and impedance of the system components as well as the location nof the electronic equipment.

Alternate Statement Developed from IEEE 1346: The equipment shall operate with a voltage distortion of < 10%, a IEEE crest factor of < 2.5, and voltage notching of < __ V μs without affecting equipment performance. The crest factor is described in Figure 10.

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9. Voltage Unbalance

Specification Language

Voltage unbalance, a common characteristic of three-phase distribution systems, causes disproportionate levels of current unbalance in three-phase diode rectifier loads.

The equipment shall be designed to operate with random common-mode voltage disturbances of magnitudes twice the line voltage peaks with rise times of 0.1 μs. The manufacturer shall provide test records to demonstrate that the electronic system can accommodate common-mode disturbances according to this specification.

The relevant standard defining levels of voltage unbalance is NEMA MG1, which states that equipment will be designed for a 1% voltage unbalance. Derating factors are used to accommodate conditions present in real-world distribution systems.

11. Power-Factor Correction Capacitors: Switching Transients

NEMA researched the subject of voltage unbalance and established that 98% of utilities provide less than 3% voltage unbalance. A second standard, ANSI C84.1, reinforces this position on voltage unbalance.

Voltage transients created by energizing power-factor correction capacitors have been a long-standing problem for power electronic converters. The transients are very well documented and impact the power electronics design.

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Cost-Effective Solutions

The addition of input-line reactors can be used to reduce levels of voltage and current unbalance for power electronic equipment. However, it is important to design and test the electronic equipment for 3% voltage unbalance so that longterm equipment reliability can be achieved.

Manufacturers of power electronic equipment have a number of solutions that will enhance performance during capacitor switching transient events:

Voltage unbalance significantly increases levels of ripple current drawn by the dc link capacitors in power electronic equipment such as three-phase ac drives and power supplies.

This will shorten the life of the capacitors unless careful design and testing have been completed.

Specification Language The electronic equipment shall provide full rated output under three-phase voltage conditions that include voltage unbalance, as defined by ANSI C84.1-1989, of less than 3%.

• insert input line reactors • apply resistor capacitor surge networks at the input • apply a dynamic surge arrestor circuit.

The electric utility is able to reduce the capacitor-switching transient by the use of pre-insertion reactors or synchronousclosure control switches. However, these mitigation approaches are only used for a relatively small number of installations where the cost can be justified.

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10. Common-Mode Voltage

The power electronic equipment shall be designed to operate without interruption during the energizing of a powerfactor correction capacitor bank.

Every component in electrical equipment has inherent capacitance with respect to the ground plane. To ensure reliable operation of the circuitry, it is important to control the voltage levels between the electronic components and the ground.

The transient voltage waveform to be accommodated is shown in Figure 11. The key characteristics of this waveform are that the voltage falls to zero in 0.1 μs, rises to twice peak circuit voltage in 0.5 ms, and finally the transient decays to zero exponentiallyover 20 ms.

Careful attention to grounding at each stage of the distribution system will keep the levels of common-mode disturbances to a minimum.

12. Common DC Bus ASD Systems

Electronic circuitry is vulnerable to common-mode disturbances because components and interconnections have parasitic capacitance to ground.

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• two-winding transformers • Faraday shields • circuit layout of signal ground • optical isolators.

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Manufacturers of power electronic equipment work to minimize the effects of common-mode disturbances on the operation and reliability of their products. Whenever possible, maximum use must be made of the following techniques:

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• one rectifier and dc link operate multiple ASDs, • during voltage sags and momentary interruptions, all drives see the same dc link voltage. Thus, the drives can be coordinated to minimize the negative impacts on the process.

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www.iiee.org.ph Specification Language The process line shall be configured such that the ac inverter for each section of the process line obtains power from a common dc bus.

13. EMI and RFI In the 1990s, many manufacturers of power electronic equipment began to replace bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) with insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) in ac drive inverters and in other types of loads using high frequency switching schemes such as switch-mode power supplies.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Key Learnings: • Use one power monitor to determine that a problem exists, but you may need to rely on more monitors to find the source.

• Use monitors that either cross trigger the current channels when transients are recorded on the voltage channels, or they must have individual triggers for the current channels.

• Recognize that a sudden increase in current that accompanies a sudden notch in a voltage waveform means an in-house load is the true culprit.

• Finally, you have to assume that the troubleshooting process may be time consuming.

References:

The issues of EMI/RFI compatibility can be achieved by observing the following practical installation approaches.

[1] Power Quality Application Guide: Introduction To Power Quality, David Chapman, Copper Development Association, March 2001

• RF energy can be easily confined to the power cable with a continuous corrugated aluminum shield/ armor.

[2] Compatibility Saves Money, Roger Lawrence, Bill Moncrief, IEEE Application Magazine, March-April 2004

• Do not run input and output power cables in the same cable tray or conduit. The cables may cross in a perpendicular manner, however, they should never be run parallel to each other.

[3] IEEE Std 1159-1995 Recommended Practice for Monitoring Electric Power Quality

• Power electronic equipment is often packaged in molded plastic enclosures. To attenuate the RF energy, use continuous, ferrous enclosures.

[5] Tracking Down Transient Voltages, Tom Shaughnessy, PowerCET, PQ Corner/PQ Advisor, EC&M Magazine

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[6] Power Quality and Critical Manufacturing, Dr Deepak Divan, Soft Switching Technologies, USA, Francis Pang Hoesoon, Precicon Automation (S) Pte. Ltd

The power electronic system shall comply with the emissions and immunity limits defined by EN50081-2: Electromagnetics Compatibility Generic Emission Standard, Part 2—Industrial Environment EN50082-2: Electromagnetics Compatibility Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2—Industrial Environment.

Alternate Wording: The power electronic system shall comply with the emissions and immunity limits as defined in the tables attached to this specification.

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[4] PQS Protective Equipment and Data, On-Line

[7] Power Quality Application Guide: Harmonics Interharmonics, Zbigniew Hanzelka & Andrzej Bien, AGH University of Science and TechnologyCopper Development Association, July 2004 Findings: The sources turned out to be compact fluorescent downlights in a bathroom that were controlled by a motion sensor.

The inrush current in the front end of each lamp ballast behaved like a short, sharp pulse. This pulse of current, in turn, interacted with the inductance of the facility wiring and transformers (-V=Ldi/dt), resulting in notches and transients.

Suggested Solutions: • Change out the bathroom light fixtures to a different type

Problem/Situation: At one site, a series of repeating but seemingly random transient voltages was encountered. The transients were initially recorded at the service entrance with a power monitor The voltage-only event capture doesn’t really answer the origin question, although you could possibly deduce an origin within the facility on the basis of frequency content.

• Add inductance in the branch circuit to limit the inrush when the fixtures were activated by the occupancy sensor, or rewire bathroom lighting branch circuitry into more circuits with smaller groupings of controlled light fixtures.

Engr. Gener G. Restubog is currently connected with Intel Technology Philippines as Facility Engineer and the College of Engineering and Technology of the University of Perpetual Help System – Laguna as part –time Faculty Member. He had attended the M. S. E. E. program of the University of the Philippines in 1989 – 1991. He is a candidate for the degree of Master of Engineering – Electrical Design Engineer and Design Project Manager in various consulting firm in the country and abroad. He is the 2008 VP – Internal Affairs of IIEE Northern Laguna Chapter.

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The IIEE, through the Electrical Engineer Magazine, accepts questions from our members. Below are some of the concerns of our members and the replies from the experts in such fields.

We wish to challenge our professionals in this very competitive world. If we do not rise up to global standards and aligned ourselves with global best practices, then we may end up being left out by a very dynamic world.

I ask you the question, when is the proper time for a continuing education?

For inquiry and feedback, email to technical@iiee.org.ph Again thank you for your concern and please feel free to let me know should you wish to know more about CPE.

Dear Mr. Francis Mapile, Based on a publication that I just received today,please allow me to react being a PEE. Many years back I attended a seminar to fulfill that same requirement which has been outlawed for many years. In that previously mentioned seminar at the Monte Piedad Office many years back, the feedback from most of the attendees was that the training was outmoded and non-responsive to their needs. Since then there was a clamor to outlaw that CPE requirement. In short, many engineers felt cheated because of the poor quality of the seminars that are being conducted. The rest is history and that same requirement was never enforced until today.

I think bringing it back to life is untimely and requires a lot of evaluation at this stage.

Engr. Francis V. Mapile Chairperson IIEE-CPE Council Hi IIEE, My cables were already installed in conduits, raceways but we intend to pull it and reinstall it somewhere. Those cables were never energized. Is there any rule specific in PEC/NEC that I cannot reuse a cable after dismantling/pulling them? What section of PEC/NEC is that?

Thanks, John C. Placente Facilities Electrical Engineer

Concerned Member REPLY:

REPLY: None

Dear Sir, Jesus C. Santos Chairman Technical Information Committee

Thank you for comments on the CPE. While it is regretful that you have experienced a not so good implementation of the CPE, this issue has been considered when the CPE was tediuosly studied by various professional regulatory Boards.

For you information, each Regulatory Boards such as Mech Engg, Sanitary Engg, Civil Engg, Architecture, Accountancy, Medicine and the rest of the 48 regulatory bodies have been clamoring for the CPE programs.

It is therefore unfair to state that the CPE has not been studied and evaluated.

In fact, post accreditation of the CPE providers are now in place to ensure that CPE programs will effectively help the professional in their lifelong upgrade of their competency.

Likewise, the code of good governance of the professions in the Philippines, corollary to providing competent professional services by the professionals, it is an obligation of the professional to keep up with new knowledge and techniques in their field and upgrade their level of competence.

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Dear Sir, Ask lang po ako sa inyo ilan bang porsyento ang pwede naming i-load sa aming banking single phase transformer 100 kva ang bawat isa bali tatlo ito sila. Ako nga pala si Jerry Alburoto ng General Santos City malaki na kasi ang load ng planta namin new RME passer pa ako kailangan ko ng tulong sa inyo dyan sa technical. Umasa po ako sa inyong tulong ito po ang cel no. ko 09096492067 e tex lang po sa akin sir pls. at pwede humingi ako ng formula kung paano ko malalaman ang amper ng 100kva 3 single phase banking transformer supply sa aming planta.

REPLY: 1. 100% 2. Full Load Amps = 3 x 100KVA

1.732xLine-to-line Voltage Jesus C. Santos Chairman Technical Information Committee

A Christmas Message from the National President As we continue to move towards the excellence of our Institution, let us stop for a while and remember that in everything we’ve accomplished, in every struggle we surpassed and in every victory we achieved, these wouldn’t be possible without the only reason why we celebrate Christmas. As we witness the remaining month of 2008, we are proud to say that this is a very fruitful year for the Institute and for each of us. I believe that has this been the banner year for IIEE. I say this not because the road has been smooth all the way, but that through all the challenges we have faced, we have proven that the love that has bond us together has propelled us to hone our God-given ingenuity and talents. The stronger the tides, the more we have learn to cling to each another’s strength.

We were victorious not because of your president. We were victorious because above your president is the real Captain of the IIEE fleet. He is no other than our Lord Jesus Christ. It is He who was the One who has led us through the storms of obstacles we have gone through. Without Him, I am nothing. No matter how perfect our plan is, without His blessing, all our efforts would be futile and would never succeed.

And so as we celebrate Christmas this year, may I invite you all to offer a prayer of thanksgiving to Him. May we ponder in our hearts the true meaning of Christmas. God gave us His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ. What more could we ask for this Christmas when God is already offering forgiveness and eternal life to us.

As electrical engineers we do receive a lot of gift during this season of the year; most of us even outgive the rest of us. But more than our fellow members, let us also remember those outside the IIEE family. Let’s reach out to those less fortunate brothers and sisters. During this blessed season, let us reflect the unconditional love of God by giving ourselves and by sharing generously with those in need. Let us reach out to those who are different from us, yet one in the Father.

Let us share not only our material blessings, but also our talent to the community through our technical knowledge and wisdom.

Together as IIEE family, let us give light to the nation and bring hope to the impoverished. Let us leave the differences behind us and focus our sight on our common goal; all for the glory of God alone.

In behalf of my fellow officers, our Regional Governors, The EE Magazine staff, the Secretariat, and our loved ones and families...

Engr. Hipolito A. Leoncio IIEE 2008 National President