Kongkreto Volume II Issue 1

ACI FRC Bowling Ball Competition ‘22 applauds neophyte SC of UNC

The four-month-old American Concrete Institute Philippines –University of Nueva Caceres Student Chapter (ACIP – UNC SC) was hailed as the champion of the American Concrete Institute Fiber Reinforced Concrete (ACI FRC) Bowling Ball Competition 2022 on December 10 at Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of

Technology. The team Kongquers and team Halorant from ACIP – UNC SC won the First and Third Place, respectively, with their adviser, Engr. Charmaine P. Narvadez. Team Kongquers was composed of John Paul B. Filio, Rhea Mae M. Pardiñas, Ira A. Merencillo, and Clemton Sean E. Fronda. Team Halorant was composed of

Sharmaine Joy B. Belmonte, Jhan Prix R. Naval, Maria Andrea Nicole N. Tamayao, and Jessa Mae P. Luciñada. The Second Place was awarded to The Trailblazers of the ACIP student chapter of Bataan Peninsula State University – Main Campus (BPSU), comprising Francince Joyce E. Aguila, Almira Glizel Garcia, Zyrelle Gregorio, and John

Lesther Sacdalan.

Team Kongquers of ACIP – UNC SC will represent the Philippines in the International ACI FRC Bowling Ball Competition in San Francisco, California, USA.

“The idea of being one of the youngest student chapters that participated in the event […] made us want to believe that we don’t

have a shot against the other teams […] but I guess God indeed works in mysterious ways. It was meant to be!” opined Rhea Mae M. Pardiñas, ACIP-UNC SC President.

Fifteen teams from 11 different universities across the Philippines competed in the ACI FRC Bowling Ball Competition 2022. The competing universities

2nd Philippine Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards (PECCA) declared Novaliches-Balara Aqueduct 4 (NBAQ4) Project as overall winner on June 9, 2022.

ACIP-MSC won First, Second, and Third Place in the ACIP Convention 2022 “Tunggalian: Concrete Quiz Bowl” on August 26, held virtually.

ACIP AdNU and UNCS Student Chapters joined Assemblare: The 2022 Regional Civil Engineering Students Summit (RCESS) on November 25-27.

Four Visayan universities was inducted as ACIP student chapters on September 24, 2022, held via Zoom Conference and Facebook Live.

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TRIUMPH OF THE DARK HORSE. Winners of the ACI FRC BBC 2022 flaunts their awards with UNC beraing the Champion Title. Photo courtesy of ACIP-CSL.

TRIUMPH OF THE DARK HORSE. of the ACI FRC BBC 2022 flaunts their awards with UNC beraing the Champion Title. Photo courtesy of ACIP-CSL.

ACIP commends student chapters and professionals in Parangal ‘22

American Concrete Institute Philippines (ACIP) conducted the virtual Parangal: The ACI Philippines Excellence Ceremony 2022 on April 3 to commend the student chapters and professionals for their exemplary performance during the Fiscal Year 20202021 ACI competitions.

Eight ACIP student chapters received ACI Award for University Student Activities. Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Negros Oriental University, Technological University of the Philippines – Manila, and Silliman University received Outstanding University Awards.

Ateneo de Naga University, Bataan Peninsula State University, Cebu Institute of Technology – University, and Technological Institute

of the Philippines –Manila received Excellent University Awards.

“Mukhang napakaganda [ng] ating taon […] because we received so many awards. Sana magtuloy-tuloy ‘to,” ACI Philippines President Engr. Froilan Martillano stated.

Parangal 2022 also recognized the achievements of the student chapters that won in ACI International Competitions.

A team from BPSU bagged Second Place in the 2021 Concrete Solutions Competition with the concrete solution in March 30.

Team KNKR2 of ACIP – Ateneo de Naga University Student Chapter won Third Place in Fall 2021 Eco Concrete Competition, announced on October 17.

ACIP student

chapters of Cebu Institute of Technology –University (CIT-U), Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU), and Technological University of the Philippines – Manila won First, Third, and Fourteenth Place in the 2022 Concrete Solutions Competition, respectively, announced on March 27.

ACIP also commended Engr. Christian R. Orozco and Engr. Ramon Fernandez Allado for receiving the 2021 Chapter Activities Award and 2022 Chapter Activities Award, respectively.

“Ipagpatuloy natin ‘yong culture of excellence. We can only do so when we stay united with our cause and that is to

promote [the] construction industry to both our students and young professionals,” Engr. Orozco remarked.

Parangal 2022 also commended Ms. Ellen Chua for having been reappointed to the American Concrete Institute International Advisory Committee.

Erika Mae Buela, John Rei del Mundo, Kristaleen Lagasca, and Erika Mae Tria were also

recognized for their acceptance as voting members in the ACI S805 Student Leadership Council. Johann Fleur Babor, Anisa Davis, Anne Zyrelle Ewican, Precious Donna Gift Jayno, Jason Lim, and Jade Alysson Pelayo were accepted as associate members of the same council.

ACIPhilippines was granted with Excellent Chapter Award by the ACI International.

NBAQ4 triumphs in PECCA 2022

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Novaliches-Balara

Aqueduct 4 (NBAQ4) Project bested six other nominated projects and was declared as the overall winner in 2nd Philippine Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards (PECCA) on June 9, 2022.

Members of the NBAQ4 Project, including former Planning Engineer Emil Teodoro, QA/QC Manager Amadeo

Delos Reyes, and Planning Engineer Abram Veloria, worked under the direction of Project Director Rod Scott to present the team’s work for nomination.

NBAQ4 has been chosen as a Philippine representative at the next ACI International Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards in Dallas, Texas.

NBAQ4 was also nominated in Low-Rise

Structure, Mid-Rise Structure, High-Rise Structure, Repair and Restoration, Decorative Concrete, and Horizontal Category.

The Philippine Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards (PECCA) 2022 is a collaborative event by the American Concrete Institute Philippines (ACIP) and the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA).

CONCRETE GROWTH. ACIP President Engr. Froilan Martillano commended all the student chapters and professional members of ACIP for a fruitful fiscal year. Photo courtesy of ACIP-CSL.

SUCCESS FOR PH. NBAQ4 Project Director Rod Scott accepts the award in behalf of Novabala Joint Venture, CMC-First Balfour-Chun Wo. Photo courtesy of CMC-First Balfour-Chun Wo.

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MSC wins by landslide in ACIP Convention ‘22 Concrete Quiz Bowl

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Students from ACIPMapúa Student Chapter Alexander B. De Lara, Alphonso P. Flores, and Justin M. Ramos bagged First, Second, and Third Place in the “Tunggalian: Concrete Quiz Bowl”, respectively, on August 26, 2022 held virtually. They received

plaques of recognition and 6,000 PHP, 3,000 PHP, and 2,000 PHP, accordingly.

The event aims to facilitate and promote the participants’ advanced understanding of concrete.

The concrete quiz bowl is one of the events

in the three-day convention. American Concrete Institute Philippines launched the ACIP Convention 2022 with the theme, “Alimbukad: Youth in Emergence of Concrete Technology” on August 25-27.

The convention consisted “Sapantaha: A

ACI FRC Bowling Ball Competition ‘22 applauds neophyte SC of UNC

include University of Nueva Caceres, Bataan Peninsula State University – Main Campus, Ateneo de Naga University, FEU Institute of Technology, Mapúa University, Cebu Institute of Technology, Negros Oriental State University, Antipolo Institute of Technology, Technological Institute of the Philippines –Quezon City, Silliman University, and Technological University of the Philippines – Manila.

Francine Joyce E. Aguila, ACIP – BPSU SC President shared,

“The hardest question you will encounter in this competition is ‘How do we begin?’ It often comes with a lot of what ifs and the fear of failure, but the moment you get that out of your way, you’ll eventually learn to enjoy the journey [...].”

ACI FRC Bowling Ball Competition is held every two years. The objective of the competition is to encourage creativity in engineering design predictions by allowing the participants to fabricate a fiberreinforced concrete bowling ball and

demonstrate the behavior of the reinforcement within concrete.

“It takes courage and perseverance to be up in the national stage. So, the moment you decided to participate in the competition is already a win. We just selected the best to conquer the international stage. Still, my appreciation and congratulations to everyone who joined this year’s competition. You surely made your own student chapter proud!” Erika Mae Buela, ACIP-CSL Chairperson, said.

Discourse on the Diversity of the Concrete Industry”, “Tunggalian: Concrete Quiz Bowl 2022”, and “Sanggunian: The ACI Philippines’ Student Leaders’ Convention”. It aims to highlight the role of the youth in the prospering world of Concrete Technology.

ACIP ended its threeday convention with “Sanggunian: The ACI Philippines’ Student Leaders’ Convention” on August 17 at the 1588 Benitez Place Events Center, Manila. The event was attended by outgoing and incoming

officers of ACIP-CSL from different accredited student chapters of ACIP, together with ACIP President Engr. Froilan Martillano, and ACIP Young Professional Pioneer Engr. Angelica Anne Munar.

“It was nice to hear the story of ACIP through the years and see photographs that speak CSL’s humble beginnings. Truly a great term-ender event that brought us, the student leaders, together,” Erika Buela, ACIP-CSL chairperson remarked.

Former ACIP President Allado receives int’l award

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American Concrete Institute (ACI) Philippines Chapter Immediate Past President Engr. Ramon Fernandez Allado receives the ACI Chapter Activities Award during the ACI Spring Convention in Florida, USA, on March 27-31, 2022. The award was

given to Allado for “his competent and effective leadership that brought several successes and recognitions to the ACI Philippines Chapter,” according to the governing Board.

ACI Chapter Activities Award was founded in 1975.

LANDSLIDE WIN. Representatives from ACIP-MSC conquers ACIP Convention 2022 Concrete Quiz Bowl. Photos courtesy of ACIP-MSC and ACIP-CSL.

Ablessed and a prosperous new year to everyone. Another year full of surprises has drawn to close, giving way to a new one full of POSSIBILITIES and HOPE. Allow me to take this opportunity to look back a year or two that turned out much differently than anyone could have imagined. The pandemic might have slowed us down, but it certainly did not stop us to do what has to be done and we have accomplished milestones such as just to name a few:

1. Expansion of the Student Chapters membership; 2. Continuous webinars to Student Chapters members; 3. The first face to face induction and turn-over ceremonies of Student Leaders; 4. The FRC Bowling Ball Competition; and 5. Back to back ACIP EXCELLENT CHAPTER AWARDS.

These and so many other successes were achieved in a time when we were forced to adapt into very adverse circumstances. However, you have shown that we can achieve them when we work and think as a team. Now, I want to thank you all for the hardwork and commitment you have shown over the past years of my incumbency. Our

combined strength is what makes us successful as a group. Your efforts to bring success have been unmatchable. You bring so much worth to this organization. With this, perhaps, the impossible will definitely become possible for ACIP this year. Lastly, as my term will end

soonest this month, may I request that the cooperation and love you extended to me, you give more to the next leader who will guide us in the next couple of years for a more successful ACIP. MABUHAY ang ACIPHILIPPINES CHAPTER!

Thank you.

“Our combined strength is what makes us successful as a group.”

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AdNU Chapter bags Resolution Award from Naga City

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The ADNU KNKR2 team of American Concrete Institute Philippines-Ateneo de Naga University Student Chapter received the Resolution No. 792, s. 2022 Award from the Naga City Government on October 17, 2022 as a commendation after

they bagged Third Place in the Concrete Solutions Competition of American Concrete Institute (ACI) held during the Spring 2022 ACI Virtual Convention on March 28, 2022.

The team proposed a photocatalytic selfcleaning concrete, a

sustainable solution to mitigate the amount of pollutants in the air using a mixture made with Titanium dioxide.

Coached by Engr. Mark Billy I. Furio, the team is composed of Jomaelian Hyacienth T. Balane, Michelle C. Devergara, Jhon Rei U. Del

PUP, CIT-U, UST win ACIP Concrete Works 2022

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Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Cebu Institute of Technology –University (CIT-U), and University of Santo Tomas (UST) won First, Second, and Third Place, respectively, in the ACIP Concrete Works 2022 on May 27.

Certificates of Recognition and a cash prize of 5,000 PHP were received by the team WeConCreate of ACIP-PUP Student Chapter for ranking First in the competition. The team presented a creative approach in using concrete as a furniture.

WeConCreate members are Arnie M. Magalona, Alexandra Jane A. Adona, Kian M. Lumagui, Sheena Maureen R. Oandasan, Kerstine I. Rivera, and Honey Micah N. Honrubia.

Kongkretong Teknoys from ACIP CIT-U Student Chapter presented how concrete works in building a modern society.

Precious Donna Gift Jayno, Anne Zyrelle Ewican, Christian Jade Taupan, Nilbert Olmoguez, Faith Andrea Amistad, and Jossaine Mae Gabisan are the members of CIT-U’s Kongkretong

Teknoys. They won Certificates of Recognition and a 3,000 PHP cash prize.

The representatives from UST – Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES), Bernadette Eugenio, Angelica Trisha Panganiban, Justin Ian Magallanes, Francesca Leigh Estorel, and Felino L. Sanchez III, bagged the Third Place with their topics “Feature a Concrete Structure” and “Salient Impact of Concrete Works in Your Area.” They received Certificates of Recognition and a cash prize of 2,000 PHP.

Mundo, Kristaleen Trisha B. Lagasca, Leila Valerie Patron, John Carlo O. Penas, and Bernadette Sta.

Clara. The other mentors of the team are Engr. Ellaine Basterechia and Engr. Khim Cathleen Saddi.

ACIP welcomes three new student chapters

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American Concrete Institute Philippines (ACIP) officially recognized University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) and Far Eastern University (FEU) –Alabang as student chapters in August and October 2022, respectively.

“There is an evident need to further reinforce UNC Engineering and Architecture students’ knowledge about the concrete industry,” stated Rhea M. Pardiñas, president of ACIP-UNC Student Chapter, when asked about their driving force in the creation of their student chapter.

To be internationally accredited by the ACI as a student chapter of ACIP, UNC and FEUAlabang submitted an organizing petition to

the ACIP Board of Trustees.

Marjorie Beloy, president of Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES) – FEU Alabang, raised that they have experienced some difficulties in the application process, an opposing sentiment in contrast to ACIP-UNC Student Chapter’s smooth process.

“However, with the help of our previous organization officers, we were able to connect with ACIP – Council of Student Leaders,” Beloy added.

“We cannot wait to connect with our fellow future civil engineers while exploring and developing our strengths and weaknesses as individuals,” Beloy shared.

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CELEBRATION IN NAGA. ADNU KNKR2 receives their Resolution Award after winning in ACI CSC 2022. Photo courtesy of Naga City Government.

ACIP stuns int’l concrete research arena

CIT-U, AdNU wins 1st and 3rd in CSC 2022

American Concrete Institute Philippines (ACIP) student chapters of Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U) and Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU) won First and

Third Place, respectively, in the Spring 2022 Virtual Concrete Solutions Competition (CSC) on March 28, hosted by American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Cebu Institute of Technology – University broke the two-year winning streak in CSC of Latin America’s Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ). Student researchers from CIT-U submitted a paper aimed to give a solution to early-age cracking by making a concrete design mix that utilizes copper tailings and Type 1P cement.

Visayas SCs Officers take oath

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ACIP student chapters of Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U), Silliman University (SU), Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), and Carlos Hilado Memorial State University – Talisay (CHMSU-T) was inducted into the American Concrete Institute Philippines (ACIP) as student chapters in Visayas on September 24, 2022, held via Zoom Conference and Facebook Live.

The joint induction and oath-taking ceremony was attended by the elected sets of officers from the ACIP student chapters in Visayas, the ACIP Visayas Ambassador Dr. Abasalita Teves, ACI International Advisory Committee Mrs. Ellen Chua, ACI

Young Professional Pioneer Engr. Angelica Anne Munar, and ACIP President Engr. Froilan Martillano.

“In little ways at every opportunity, make a significant change in service to and for others, whomever you with and wherever you are,” Mrs. Elizabeth Vazquez, ACIP Director and Head of Student Chapters, stated.

The oath-taking ceremony of each student chapter officers was presided by ACIP President Engr. Martillano.

“I challenge each and every one of you to be a good [officer] of this organization because this organization will mold you [when you are studying] and when you are already in the professional field,” Engr. Martillano said.

The team from CIT-U includes Axcel Amarga, Johann Fleur Babor, Faith Carmel Briones, Kaychee Carmona, Angel Mae Lonzaga, Leiah Mae Macato, Meiji Hart Motoc, and Joymae Aira Timkang, with their Adviser, Engr. Felrem G. Lor.

Certificates of Recognition, recognition in the

Concrete International Magazine, and a cash prize of 750 U.S. Dollars were received by CIT-U. Researchers from AdNU submitted a paper about Photocatalytic Selfcleaning Concrete which won Third Place. According to the team, the paper was inspired by the microbial process of breaking down chemicals by oxidation state modification through photocatalysis. In their paper, they used titanium dioxide as the photocatalytic selfcleaning agent. They also mentioned that making concrete selfcleaning reduces global carbon dioxide emissions.

The team from AdNU includes Jomaelian Hyacienth Balane, Michelle Devergara,

Jhon Rei del Mundo, Kristaleen Trisha Lagsca, Leila Valerie Patron, John Carlo Penas, and Bernadette Sta. Clara, with their adviser Engr. Mark Billy I. Furio.

They won Certificates of Recognition, recognition in the Concrete International Magazine, and a cash prize of 250 U.S. Dollars. Concrete Solutions Competition was formed in 2020. The competition encourages the use of creative means to present and explain the concrete approach or solution of the participants to a broad audience including why it should interest the public at large. This is the only year since then that ACIP won two places out of three winners.

ACIP inducts 18 new professional and Young Professional members

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American Concrete Institute (ACI) Philippines Chapter welcomes 18 new professional members on October 23, 2021 through a virtual meeting.

The new professional members of ACI Philippines include Abelardo Gomez, Alexander Arcilla, Emel Ken Benito, Felipe Sibal, Jr., Greg Mathew Yee, Reymond Serdone, Richard Nalam, Ma. Fatima Alua. The chapter also welcomed

young professional members Norberto Escaño, Liza Uy, Miguel Laperal, Johnlerry Decena, Ket Chua, Gabriel Manalo, Gerrylyn Soriano, Paolo Batungbacal, Reginal Francis Natividad, Ted Michael Gimarino.

“I decided to join [the] ACI Philippines Young Professionals to take advantage the knowledge it offers and expand my involvement in terms of professionalism,” inducted ACIP Young

Professional Member and former ACIP –Federation of Student Leaders President Liza Uy, said.

The new members came from diverse backgrounds in the concrete profession: academe, industry, and government institution.

“I am hoping that we will help each other to grow in our respective careers and […] build a better nation for our fellow Filipinos,” Engr. Greg Mathew Yee stated.

PADAYON. ACIP Visayas Block SCs Officers and BOT welcomes another year of service. Photo courtesy of ACIP CHMSU-T SC.

AdNU and UNC Student Chapters join RCESS 2022

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American Concrete Institute Philippines (ACIP) Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) and University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) Student Chapters joined Assemblare: The 2022 Regional Civil Engineering Students Summit (RCESS) that ran from November 2527 in Ateneo de Naga University.

ACIP-AdNU and ACIP-UNC Student Chapters showcased the

American Concrete Institute in their ACI booth, located in Xavier Hall. AdNU and UNC were two of the 13 schools across Bicol Region that participated in the summit.

ACIP President Engr. Froilan Martillano was invited as one of the judges in the Concrete Solutions Competition (Pitching) while ACIP-Council of Student Leaders Chairperson Erika

Buela attends the summit as a guest to introduce the American Concrete Institute to the participating universities.

With the theme of RCESS 2022, “Bicolano Civil Engineers Transforming the Blueprints of the Present, Forging a Sustainable Future”, the delegates of the three-day summit showcased their skills as representatives of

BPSU gets accepted to RCOM 2022 & RCEnvE 2022

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Undergraduate research paper from Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) received recognition from Regional Congress on Membrane Technology 2022 (RCOM 2022) & 16th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Environmental Engineering 2022 (RCEnvE 2022) held on September 21 to 22 at Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

The research paper, “Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Properties and Self-cleaning Capability of Concrete with Zinc oxide as Photocatalyst and Bamboo Fibers as Reinforcement”, was presented in RCOM 2022 and RCEnVE 2022 by Former ACI Philippines – Council of Student Leaders President Rona Mikaela M. Dela Torre and received the “Best

Oral Presenter” title.

“This is an affirmation that Filipino students can actually excel and compete in the international arena,” Dela Torre stated.

Dela Torre was joined by John Chris C. Aquino, Marydel Rose M. Frias, Abigail Pineda, and Hanz Andrei C. Siasat in writing the research paper, with their advisers Engr. Gil Cruz, Jr. and Engr.

their universities in academic events, Sports Fest, Laro ng Lahi, and special events against the different colleges and universities across Bicol Region.

Academic competitions during the RCESS 2022 include CE Quiz Competition, Rube Goldberg Competition, Bridge Building Competition, Tower Building Competition, and

Concrete Solutions Competition.

The delegates of the summit participated in the special competitions, Amazing Race, Battle of the Bands, and Vlog Competition.

Bicol University was awarded as the overall champion of Assemblare: The 2022 Regional Civil Engineering Students Summit (RCESS).

Sam Olarte. “I’d like to […] extend my sincere gratitude to the ACI Philippines, headed by Pres. Froilan, and VP Christian and to the rest of the Boards for their utmost support since the production of our concrete project up until to this conference,” Dela Torre said.

The research paper also won “Best Research” and “Best Poster” in BPSU’s Civil Engineering Department Level Civil Engineering Department Research Exhibition and Final Defense. It also won 2nd place during BPSU’s College Level UNLEASH Research Exhibition.

‘WE ARE ACIP’. AdNU and UNC SCs showcase the meaning of being in the Kongkretong Pamilya through their ACI Booth. Photo Courtesy of ACIP-CSL.

On the int’l stage. BPSU Team goes unstoppable in international concrete research. Photo Courtesy of Rona Dela Torre.