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THE 2009 NATIONAL MID-YEAR CONVENTION AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Engr. Angel V. De Vera Jr., Region IX Governor
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) made history with the 2009 National Mid Year Convention and General Membership Meeting, a very fruitful and successful convention that pushed itself distinction from the previous mid year convention. Almost one thousand participants participated in the convention coming from different sectors nationwide including exhibitors, sponsors, ladies auxiliaries and guests. The opening ceremonies’ keynote speaker was Hon. Rodrigo R. Duterte who was represented by Engr. Jose D. Gestuveo, Jr., the Chief of City Engineers Office while the closing ceremonies’ keynote speaker was graced by Hon. Vicente T. Lao, the Regional Development Council chairman. This big event was hosted by the IIEE Davao Chapter last May 21-23, 2009 at CAP Convention Center at Anda Street, Davao City through the leadership of the Regional Governor Engr. Angel V. de Vera, Jr. as the Convention Chairman with Engr. Fritzelou Arriate as co-chairman, Engr. Renato G. Arancon as the host Chapter President and the very able committee chairmen and members of the 2009 NMYC team. Thirty two (32) years ago, the first IIEE Mid Year General Membership Meeting was held in Iligan City with IIEE-Iligan Chapter as the convention host. Thereafter, the midyear convention was rotated in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, but from 1997 to 2008, the midyear conventions were conducted in Metro Manila since most of the IIEE members are in Manila, and the CPE requirements cannot be met by attending just one convention or seminar as some participants may not be available during the national convention. However, in one of the board meetings last 2008, the board decided to bring back the mid year convention outside of Manila and to be hosted by IIEE Davao Chapter. This convention with the theme “Achieving Excellence Amidst Global Challenges” showcased the latest electrical and electronics technological products, technical topics and special fora exclusive for Distribution Utilities and Electric Cooperatives, Academe, Building Officials, Electricians and Electrical Engineering practitioners throughout the country. In addition, this year’s event featured research competition, sports and skill olympics that tested the participant’s competency based on Philippine Electrical Code (PEC). These activities provided effective venues in interacting, discussing and devising solutions on
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The ribbon cutting ceremonies for the opening of the exhibits
The IIEE National Officers during the opening of the convention matters affecting the profession and updated the members regarding the technological innovations and trends in Electrical Engineering. The latest developments in IIEE especially in the reactivation of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) was thoroughly explained by the chairman of CPE Engr. Francis Mapile, a Former IIEE National President. Indeed, through the event, the ten (10) point agenda instituted by the IIEE National Office and
THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SECOND QUARTER 2009
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