CE Faculty/Alumnus at PICE Midyear Technical Conference and 15th NCR RTC 2018

PICE Natonal Technical Conference organizers present Dr. Oreta and Engr. Yu token of appreciation at ICC

Prof. Andres Winston Oreta Of CE Dept. and Engr. Kirk Yu, Asst Structural Engineer of Arcadis-Manila and BSMS-CE graduate at DLSU were one of the plenary speakers in the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Midyear National  Technical Conference (NTC) held at Iloilo City last June 13-14, 2018.

Dr. Oreta at ICC

 Oreta and Yu delivered a two-part lecture on the topic, "Structural Engineering and Heritage Preservation." Oreta presented the basic definitions on heritage conservation, the impact of disasters on heritage structures and the role of civil engineers in heritage preservation. Yu presented a research on multi-hazard risk assessment of heritage buildings in Iloilo City CBD and examples of NDT and semi-destructive testing for determining material properties of heritage structures.

Engr. Yu at CPU

Incidentally, DLSU CE Dept. professional lecture, Engr. Erick Sison also was a lecturer on the topic, "Highlights of the NSCP 2015".  DLSU CE Dept. member of the Board of Adviser for CE, Engr. Carlos Villaraza lectured on "Commentary on the PHIVOLCS Earthquake Map in relation to NSCP 2015."

The technical conference was held in three venues - Iloilo Convention Center (ICC), Central Philippine University (CPU) and Diversion 21 Hotel - meaning the lectures were delivered three times. About 9,000 CE participants attended the conference. Read related blog at Digital Structures.

Engr. Villaraza (DLSU CE BOA member) and Dr. Oreta at ICC

Meanwhile, Dr. Oreta and Dr. Bernardo Lejano were also resource speakers in the 15th PICE National Capital Region Technical Conference held on Oct 5-6, 2018 at Century Park Hotel Manila. Dr Lejano talked about "Experiemtnal verifcation of the code-based compressive strength of the C and Z section cold-formed steel," while Dr. Oreta presented on the "Ten essentials for making cities resilient."

CIV alumni celebrates 30 years of DLSU Civil Engineering (since 1988)

Group photo of DLSU CIV alumni, faculty and students

 ANIMOSIBIL, the DLSU Civil Engineering Alumni Branch of the DLSU Alumni Association and the Civil Engineering Society (CES) hosted the 30th anniversary celebration and alumni homecoming, "Rendezvous" last March 24, 2018. The event was attended by Dean Jonathan Dungca, CE Dept. chair, Dr. Lessandro Garciano, CE Prof. Regulatory Board Chair and the chair of the CE Dept. in 1988, Dr. Romeo Estanero. Dr. Jason Maximino Ongpeng, CE assoc. professor and CTM alumnus was the over-all chair of the homecoming event.

Dr. Jason Ongpeng,, CE faculty and alumnus was the over-all chair of the event

- all photos from animosibil facebook

Testimonial Celeration for the New Lasallain Civil Engineers (May 2014) held

In the recent May 2014 Civil Engineering Board Exam, De La Salle University – Manila grabbed four (4) top spots and declared as the Best Performing School. With these achievements, the Civil Engineering Department spearheaded a Special Mass and Testimonial Celebration last June 27, 2014 to recognize the board exam passers and the topnotchers, the said activities were celebrated at the Pearl of Great Price Chapel and Henry Sy Roof Deck, respectively.

Plaques of Recognition were given to Engr. Victor Torres (Top 4), Engr. Isiah Paul Alvarez (Top 5), Engr. Arnel Telan (Top 6) and Engr. Syrus Gomari (Top 9). Also, Certificates of Recognition were given to all board exam passers. Topnotchers were given the opportunity to share their experiences before and after the board exam, they also thanked the Civil Engineering Department for their overwhelming generosity and support.

- Report written by Joenel Galupino