DLSU Faculty and students at ASEP CASTED2022

DLSU faculty and students participated in the 3rd International Conference on Concrete and Steel Technology, Engineering and Design (CASTED2022) held at Novotel Hotel, Quezon City and Zoom on May 19-21, 2022. 

Technical paper presentations from the students and faculty were presented:

• Numerical investigation of the infilled-induced shear column effect on RC frames - Garret Sia (BSMS) as presentor with co-authors: Dr. Andres Oreta and Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza, Jr,

Garret Sia as presentor

• HPDE plastics in concrete and its resistance against sulfate attacks - Richard De Jesus (Asst. Prof) as presentor with student co-authors

Richard De Jesus as presentor

• Simplified probable maximum loss model from generated correlates seismic damaged ratio using Poisson log-normal distribution - Samantha Jarder (MSCE Grad) as presentor with co-authors: Dr. Lessandro Garciano (DLSU)  and Osamu Maruyama (TCU)

Dr. Garciano as moderator and co-presentor

• Performance assessment of code-based buildings using the new SAM PH atlas - Joaquin Miguel Ramos (BSCE) as presentor with co-authors: Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza Jr., Kenneth Toral and Lenie Luceno

CE Faculty who served as session moderators were Profesors:  Dr. Andres Winston Oreta and Dr. Lessandro Garciano and part time faculty: Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza, Jr., Engr, Adam Abinales and Engr. Erick Sison.

Dr. Oreta as moderator in a keynote session

Garret Sia and co-authors: Dr. Oreta and Dr. Mendoza

Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza, Jr. serves as the chair the of CASTED2022 Technical Committee with Dr. Andres Oreta as the vice-chair.  Dr. Garciano, Dr. Bernardo Lejano, Engr. Abinales served as members of the Technical Committee.

CASTED2022 Tech Comm Virtual Meeting via Zoom

 (Top: Dr. Lejano, Dr. Guades, Dr. Quinay. Bottom: Engr. Abinales, Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Oreta)

DLSU Profs as speakers at SPACE2021

 

DLSU CE faculty members will serve as resource speakers in the  7th Sustainable Proactive Advocacies in Civil Engineering (SPACE2021) Conference on August 19-20, 2021 via Zoom Apps. SPACE2021 is  hosted by the PICE - Makati Chapter and the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP). The DLSU faculty presenters are:

• Dr. Marla Redillas - Building Resilience to Multiple Climate Hazard through Nature-based Solutions
• Dr. Mario De Leon with Arnel Telan and Patrick Ngo - Special Session on Coastal Engineering and Structures vs Tsunami Waves and Storm Surge
• Dr. Andres Oreta and Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza - Modular Learning of Matrix Analysis of Structures using Online Resources
• Dr. Renan Tanhueco -  On Flood Pathways, Unwanted Ponding and Redirecting Flood Flows: A Case of Water Ponding from an Elevated Road Embankment
• Dr. Alexis Fillone - Impact Assessment on Urban Travel of Ongoing and Future Transport Infrastructure Projects in Metro Manila

DLSU CE Faculty and Students at ASEP CASTED 2020 Virtual Conference

 

ASEP Officers and Conference Chairs

DLSU CE Faculty and students participated at the 2nd International Conference on Concrete And Steel Technology, Engineering and Design (CASTED2020)which banners the theme, “Casted in Concrete and Steel for Resiliency and Sustainability,” a virtual conference hosted by the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) and supported by the Philippine Group of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), held on October 22-24, 2020 via Zoom and Stream Yard platform.

Dr. Lessandro Garciano (Prof., ASEP Tresurer) served as over-all  CASTED2020 conference vice-chair. Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza, Jr. (Assoc Prof. Lecturer, ASEP Director) served as chair of the CASTED2020 Technical Committee with Dr. Andres Oreta (Prof, ASEP Fellow) as Vice Chair. Members of the various committees are Dr. Bernardo Lejano (Prof),  Engr. Adam Abinales (Prof. Lecturer) and Engr. Erick Sison (Prof. Lecturer). Garciano, Mendoza, Abinales,  Sison and Oreta also served a session chairs in the keynote sessions of the conference.

The papers presented by DLSU Faculty and students are as follows:

• Comparative Study of Ferro-cement wall system, fibre reinforced wall system and tradional wall system (CHB) – Vincent Pilien (PhD Student)
• Performance of FRP-confined concrete under elevated temperature – Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza, Jr with co-authors Emmanuel Emman Endaya (MSCE student) and Andres Winston Oreta
• Experimental investigation of cracks in concrete with volcanic ash as an additive by ultrasonic pulse – Stephen John Clemente (PhD student)
• Investigation of the effect of optimized RHA and crumb waste rubber tires to concrete’s microstructure and mechanical performance - Richard De Jesus (Asst. Prof.) with co-authors: Carmela Isberto and Janne Marielle Landicho (BSCE Students)

Garciano (Right)

Abinaes (Left)

Oreta (Right)

Mendoza

Dr. Marla M. Redillas at the NAST/DOST Region VI Speakers Bureau in Boracay

Dr. Marla M. Redillas, Associate Professor of the Civil Engineering Department at De La Salle University and one of the recipients of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Outstanding Young Scientist 2019 was invited to give a talk for the 2020 Speakers Bureau organized by the NAST, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region VI on January 7, 2020 at Boracay Tropics, Balabag, Malay, Aklan.

The Speakers Bureau is a program of the NAST PHL that aims to serve provincial centers through scientific and technological lectures and assist academic institutions or any interested organizations by providing speakers and resource persons on science-related issues.

Dr. Redillas presented a topic on “Nature Based Solutions for Water-Wise Cities.” She provided an overview of the environmental challenges cities face today and how working with nature (rather than against it) could enhance the water resilience, livability and sustainability of cities. Dr. Redillas also shared her past and current research on low impact development (LID) and green infrastructures (GI).

Speakers of the NAST/DOST Region VI Speakers Bureau (fourth from the left: Dr. Arnel B. Beltran, National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz, Dr. Marla M. Redillas OYS 2019 and Academician Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos together with the NAST/DOST Region VI organizers

Other presentations include Future Earth Program of the Philippines by National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz, Philippine Blue Economy by Academician Mudjekeewis D. Santos and Solid Waste Management and Practices by Dr. Arnel Beltran. The event was concluded by a workshop and launching of Future Earth Program participated by the students and faculty of Boracay National High School.

DLSU CE Dept - NCREE Networking Meeting during ChiChi20 Conference

DLSU-NCREE Netwrking Meeting on Sept 18, 2019

DLSU CE Dept. chair, Prof. Lessandro Garciano initiated a networking meeting with the National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE) of Taiwan during the ChiChi20 International Conference. The meeting was held on Sept. 18, 2019 with Prof. Garciano, Prof. Andres Oreta and Engr. Adam Abinales representing DLSU. NCREE was led by Shyh-Jiann Hwang, Director of NCREE. The meeting explored the possible collaborative activities that NCREE and DLSU can pursue. Among the activities that can be done are research collaboration, visiting researchers from DLSU to NCREE, visiting professors to DLSU and site visits. It was agreed that a Memorandum of Agreement will be formulated between the two organizations.

Acknowledgement: Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza, Jr. for arranging the meeting.

Fillone & Oreta at CECAR8 - Tokyo

Prof. Alexis Fillone and Prof. Andy Oreta attended and presented papers at the 8th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR8) held on April 16-19, 2019 at Tokyo, Japan. CECAR is a major activity of ACECC (The Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council) held on a triennial basis, and started in 1998 (http://www.cecar8.jp/about/). ACECC (http://www.acecc-world.org/) was established in 1999 with the aim of promoting the acquisition and transfer of civil engineering knowledge for advancing the design and construction practices that ultimately improve the quality of life of all citizens from ACECC member countries. ACECC is currently comprised of member societies from 13 countries (Australia, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Japan, S. Korea, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, USA, and Vietnam). Among the organizers of CECAR are the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) and the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE).  CECAR8 is organized by JSCE. 

Prof. Fillone presented his paper on "The impact of truck lane on vehicular flow along an arterial road in Metro Manila". Prof. Oreta presented a paper co-authored with Kevin Lawrence Atienza, Carla Maria Gonzalez, Jorge Jason Juaquino and Maria Krisia Martinez on “Quantifying the Environmental Impacts of Structural Elements of Standard Bridge Design." 

Some insights from the CECAR8:

"I have learned the future directions of civil engineering in the Asian Region. Among the topics emphasized in the sessions I attended are how civil engineering can address the Sustainable Development Goals. Another interesting topic is related to initiatives on recycling of construction and demolition waste. The exhibits also introduced me to new technologies such as the “floatless method” for reducing damage of utility holes due to liquefaction. Another exhitbit is on the Disaster Prevention Portal specifically designed for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The solar heat-blocking pavement is another product that may be appropriate in the Philippines." - AWC Oreta

Engr. Gallardo and Engr. Galupino represented DLSU CE in the 3rd International Symposium on Concrete and Structures for Next Generation

Bangkok, Thailand—Engr. Gallardo and Engr. Galupino presented their paper (co-authored with Engr. Kenneth Jae Elevado) “Microscopic Assessment of Concrete Mixed with Waste Ceramics and Fly Ash” in the recent The 3rd International Symposium on Concrete and Structures for Next Generation last September 7-8, 2018. The conference was hosted by Department of Civil Engineering of Kasetsart University together with Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Thailand Concrete Association.

The main purpose of this Symposium is to provide concrete engineers and researchers to develop and enhance their international skills together with the opportunity to exchange their most innovative research and engineering results.

Engr. Galupino represented DLSU in the 2018 Regional Conference in Civil Engineering

Yogyakarta, Indonesia—Engr. Galupino presented his paper “Horizontal Permeability Modelling of Cut-Off Wall using K-Nearest Neighbor” (co-authored with his adviser, Dr. Jonathan Dungca) in the recent AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference in Civil Engineering (RCCE) 2018 last September 5-6, 2018. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada hosted the said conference and it is in conjunction with The 4th International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials (SCESCM).

The Conference is part of the continuing series of regional conference to provide a forum to collect and disseminate the most updated technology and the research of regional issues and public interests in the field of civil and environmental engineering in order to contribute to the community and to draw support from the industrial and the governmental sectors.

DLSU CE TRE Division Presentation in the 3rd Volvo Research and Education Foundation (VREF) Conference on Urban Freight, Oct. 17-19, 2018, Gothenburg, Sweden

Two papers from the Transportation Engineering Division of the Civil Engineering Department, De La Salle University-Manila were successfully presented during the 3rd VREF Conference on Urban Freight with the theme “Designing Urban Space and Managing Flows - The Importance of Freight for Livable Cities” in Gothenburg, Sweden last October 17-19, 2018. The titles of which are

1. Truck lane Modelling and Simulation along a Major Corridor in Metro Manila by Dr. Alexis M. Fillone, Engr. Riches Bacero and Engr. Kervin Lucas.
2. Strategic Route Planning of Truck Traffic in Metro Manila by Engr. Riches Bacero and Dr. Alexis M. Fillone

A total of 59 papers and 29 oral presentations were presented during the 1st day of the VREF Conference. On the 2nd and 3rd days of the conference, 3 plenary sessions and breakout sessions were held. On the 2nd day, the plenary sessions discussed about Setting the scene- The challenges of urban freight, architecture, property development and land-use: The links to urban freight and logistics, Scope for innovation in urban deliveries- recent initiative. Breakout sessions include: ports and the city, New development relating to food and the city, dissemination, education and capacity building for urban freight and logistics, autonomous vehicles and urban freight, innovative city logistics game. On the 3rd day, three more plenary sessions and breakout sessions were conducted. The talks were about Urban freight around the world - sharing ideas and understanding initiatives, Understanding urban space and flows in relation to freight transport, and Looking ahead 2035. Breakout sessions include topics such as Vital nodes: The role of cities as nodes - findings and discussions from EU project, Developments in urban freight modelling, The impacts of e-commerce for the logistics landscape in general, and Urban distribution. We were able to get involve in the discussion during these two-day break out sessions.

The conference was attended by transport experts, academicians, as well as public and private sector participants involved in freight logistics from all over the world.

New CE Faculty Members for AY 2018-2019

ENGR. ANYA ARGUELLES

Engr. Anya Catherine C. Arguelles obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas and Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Korea University. She has three years of combined experience in the construction industry and has taught for a year in the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Santo Tomas. She’s been working as a civil and environmental field engineer since 2014 at Jacobs Project Philippines, Inc. (JACOBS) (formerly CH2M Hill Philippines, Inc.). She was heavily involved with a lot of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) projects and became involved with various environmental disposal and remediation projects. She currently continues to work as a sub-consultant of JACOBS for ongoing disposal and remediation projects that enhances her experience in soil and groundwater resource management.

DR. RODOLFO "MAC" MENDOZA, JR.

Mr. Mendoza has seven years of work experience in structural engineering and consulting profession. He worked for top engineering consulting firms like AECOM Technology and Over Arup and Partners, and as the head of structural design department of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. He obtained his Doctor Engineering Degree major in Civil Engineering (Concrete Mechanics) from the Nagoya University, Japan and Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the Mapua Institute of Technology. His doctoral research focused on the development of a coupled Rigid Body Spring Model (RBSM) and nonlinear shell FEM for the nonlinear analysis of concrete-steel and concrete-FRP composites. His research interests include evaluation of post-peak behavior of concrete structures, geometrically nonlinear shell FEM, and behavior of steel and FRP-confined concrete members. He was a DOST scholar and placed 2nd in the November 2008 licensure examination for civil engineers. He was also awarded as the 3rd Most Outstanding Student of the Philippines in 2007 by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE). He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers-Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE-SEI), Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP), Japan Society for Computational Engineering and Science (JSCES), and the Japan Concrete Institute (JCI). He will be teaching undergraduate subjects in civil engineering such as Theory of Structures and Reinforced Concrete Design, and a graduate course on Nonlinear Analysis of Structures.

DR. KRISTER IAN DANIEL

Dr. Krister Ian Daniel Z. Roquel belongs to the first batch of BS-MS in Civil Engineering graduates from De La Salle University, class of 2013. He worked as a Science Research Specialist and part-time Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department of De La Salle University, before pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Civil Engineering at the same Institution, on a scholarship under the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program of the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). He also went to study at the Transport Studies Unit of the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford in the United Kingdom as a research exchange student. His research interests include travel demand modeling, discrete choice modeling, and transport economics.

DR. ERICA ELICE UY

Dr. Erica Elice S. Uy graduated from De La Salle University in 2011 with a degree on Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering. She was granted a 2-year full scholarship by AUN/SEED-Net for her Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok from 2012 to 2014. Through the Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Scholarship of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), she was able to pursue her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering at De La Salle University.  She was also granted a Sandwich program from the ERDT Scholarship at Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan. She is interested in soil testing, constitutive modelling and development of prototypes that apply image processing as a tool for non-contact measurement.

2018 Civil Engineering Department Faculty Medal Recipients

Ongpeng, Galupino, Garciano and Lejano

De La Salle University presented medal awards to faculty members on Oct. 1, 2018. The faculty medal awardees are permanent faculty members who have been promoted to the above ranks (e.g. Assistant Professor to Associate Professor) as of end of A.Y. 2017-2018.

 Congratulations to the awardees from the Civil Engineering Department: 

• Dr. Lessandro Estelito Garciano - Promoted to Full Professor
• Dr. Bernardo Lejano - Promoted to Full Professor
• Dr. Jason Maximino Ongpeng - Promoted to Associate Professor
• Engr. Joenel Galupino - Promoted to Academic Service Faculty (ASF) II

Animo Lasalle!

DLSU CE Faculty at SPACE2018

Dr. Alexis Fillone receives a plaque of appreciation from SPACE2018 organizers

DLSU faculty - Prof. Dr. Lessandro Garciano (CE Dept Chair), Prof.  Dr. Alexis Fillone, Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Jason Ongpeng and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marla Redillas were keynote speakers in the Conference on "Sustainable Proactive Advocacies in Civil Engineering" or SPACE2018 hosted by the PICE-Makati Chapter and the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP). The conference with the theme of "Civil Engineers and the Buildt Environment: A Vision for Sustainable Development" was held on August 9-10, 2018 at the Century Park Hotel, Manila.

Dr. Lessandro Garciano

 The  lectures presented by the faculty are:

• State of the Art Transportation Modeling Tools for Transport Infrastructure Projects - Dr. Alexis Fillone
• Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures - Dr. Jason Ongpeng
• A Resilience Metric for a Water Distribution Network under Seismic Hazard - Dr. Lessandro Garciano (presentor) and Richard De Jesus
• Low Impact Development: A Key to Sustainability - Dr. Marla Redillas

Dr. Jason Ongpeng

Dr. Marla Redillas

DLSU CE Faculty and Alumnus - Adviser at SPACE2018

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."

DLSU's ASEP Faculty as lecturers at ASEP Technical Conference on Wind & Earthquake Engg

(Photo from fb ASEP Structural)

The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) has been conducting the Technical Conference on Wind and Earthquake Engineering: Loaded since February 2018 in different regions in the Philippines such as General Santos (Feb 26-28, 2018), Boracay (March 22-24, 2018) and Baguio City April 26-28, 2018). ASEP Director and DLSU lecturer, Adam Abinales is the chair of the CPD Program of ASEP. DLSU faculty members and also ASEP fellows, Dr. Bernardo Lejano and Dr. Andres Oreta served as lecturers in the selected topics of the conference. Dr. Lessandro Garciano, CE Dept. chair and presently an ASEP director also served as a lecturer. Shown below is a sample program (Boracay conference) where the topics handled by the DLSU -ASEP faculty can be seen.

Technical Conference at Boracay (Photo from fb ASEP Structural)

CE Faculty as resource speakers at 16th PICE Region III Technical Conference

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Region III Technical Conference was held on April 13-14, 2018 at Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales with the theme, "Central Luzon Civil Engineers Building a Better Future Today."

Day 2 Session - Presentation of token to the resource speakers

DLSU CE Faculty members led by Dr. Lessandro Garciano (CE Dept. chair) with Prof. Andres Winston Oreta, Prof. Alexis Fillone and Assoc. Prof. Marla Redillas were invited to be resource speakers in the two day event. The lectures presented by the CE faculty were:

• A proposed framework for resilience for water lifeline systems under seismic hazard - Dr. Lessandro Estelito Garciano 
• Making cities resilient to disasters - Dr. Andres Winston Oreta
• Low impact development: key to environmental sustainability - Dr. Marla Redillas
• Urban transportation planning - Dr. Alexis Fillone
• Seismic assessment & retrofitting: overview and learning lessons from Japan - Dr. Andres Winston Oreta

Dr. Oreta delivering his first lecture on Making Resilient Cities

Dr. Redillas presents her lecture on LID

Dr. Fillone shares his research in Transportation Planning

Incidentally, Dr. Romeo Estanero (retired DLSU CE faculty and presently the chair of the CE Professional Regulatory Board) presented a lecture on "R.A. 10912 (CPD Law) and Operating Guidelines." Also DLSU CE Dept. industry adviser, Engr. Carlos Villaraza presented his lecture on "Seismic retrofitting in accordance with the NSCP 2015."

The PICE Region III Technical Conference was coordinated by DLSU CE alumnus '97, Engr. Mico David (PICE regional coordinator for Region III).
 

Dr. Garciano, Engr. Mico David, Dr. Oreta and Dr. Redillas during the Fellowship Night on April 13, 2018

Dr. Romeo Estanero passionately delivers his lecture on the CPD law

LOCALISING STRATEGIES FOR MAKING CITIES RESILIENT TO DISASTERS Workhsop

Under the British Council’s Researcher Links scheme offered within the Newton Fund and supported by the Dept. of Science and Technology (DOST) and PCIEERD, the international workshop on "Localising Strategies for Making Cities Resilient to Disasters was successfully organized by the faculty and staff of De La Salle University and University of Huddersfield last 22nd to 26th January 2018 at the Century Plaza Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

In the welcome program on Jan 22, 2018, Dr. Andres Oreta (Philippine coordinator) welcomed the guests and participants while Prof. Raymond Girard Tan (DLSU, VCRI) gave the opening remarks. Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga (Huddersfield University) introduced the workshop objectives and schedule. The highloghts of the workshop are summarized below. 

The Faculty and Staff of the Organizing Committee from DLSU and HUD

Dr. Mutuc delivers the first keynote lecture

18 participants from various universities of the United Kingdom and 21 particpants from universities, GO's and LGUs of the Philippines were selected by the workshop organizers to attend the five day workshop. The participants from DLSU were Dr. Mario De Leon, Dr. Jason Maximino Ongpeng, Dr. Marla Redillas and Mr. Raniel Cris Macabare of the CE Dept., Dr, Lawrence Materum (ECE Dept), Shieradel Jimenez, part-time faculty teaching Business Management and Dr.  Nadine Ledesma of DLSU Araneta University.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WORKSHOP 

(http://www.buildresilience.org/nrl-philippines/index.php)

1.    KEYNOTE LECTURES

·         Keynote Lecture 1: Dynamics of Disasters – Assoc. Prof., Dr.  Jose Edgar Mutuc, DLSU

·         Keynote Lecture 2: Why are cities at risk of disaster?? – Prof. Richard  Haigh, HUD

·         Keynote Lecture 3: The New Ten Essential for Making Cities Resilient: A Framework for Research – Prof. Andres Winston C. Oreta, DLSU

·         Keynote Lecture 4: The Sendai Framework for DRR 2015-2030 and Global and Local Challenges in the Making Cities Resilient Campaign -  Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga, HUD

2.    BRIEFING SESSIONS (BF)

·         BF1: Local Issues on DRR in the Philippines - Resource Persons from Makati (Mayor Abigail Binay) and Albay (Dr. Cedric Daep) presented lessons on the 10 E’s application in their cities.

·         BF2 - An introduction to the development of a roadmap for research futures and capacity development on making cities resilient to disasters  -  Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga  (HUD)

·         BF3 - Integrating public engagement into research - Prof. Richard Haigh, (HUD)

·         BF4 - Getting funding for our research -  Resource persons from DLSU (Dr. Raymond Tan, VCRI and Dr. Manny Biona, CESDR Director) presented source of funding for research on DRR-CCA. 

3.    PANEL DISCUSSIONS (PD) 

·    PD1: An expert panel to lead a discussion about the current landscape and future opportunities for advancing the dialogue between DRR and urban cities. Resource persons include Atty. Violeta Seva (Makati City consultant), Prof. Dilanthi and Prof. Haigh.

·         PD2 - Pathways to impact. A discussion about how to convert research knowledge into evidence based policy development. Resource persons were Mr. Uriel Correos (Surigao City, Dr. Antonio Fernandez (UP CIS) and Prof. Haigh.

The two panel discussion were moderated by Prof. Marites Tiongco, Dean of DLSU School of Economics.

4.    SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SK)

·         SK1: Academic writing - Prof. Richard Haigh (HUD)

·         SK2: Publishing your research  - Prof. Richard Haigh (HUD)

·         SK3: Iinteractive session on building your research profile - Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga (HUD)

5.     PARTICIPANTS’ POSTER PRESENTATION (PPP)

 A five-minute self-introduction of each particpant and a presentation of a summary of a research related to the theme of the workshop. The PPP sessions were moderated by Dr. Lessandro Garciano, DLSU CE Dept. chair.

6.     GROUP INTERACTIVE SESSIONS (GIS)

The participants will be grouped into five clusters to address issues, strategies and challenges related to the 10 Essentials for Making Cities Resilient. There were four sessions of the GIS. GIS1 was moderated by Dr. Mutuc, GUS2 was moderated by Dr. Marlon Era (DLSU BS Dept) and GIS3 and GIS4 were moderated by Dr. Tanhueco.

7.    SITE VISIT  - A site visit to Makati, a  UNISDR Model City for Making Cities Resilient. facilitated by the Office of Mayor of Makati and the Makati DRRM office.

Dr. Oreta (PH Coordinator) and Dr. Dialnthi (UK Coordinator) with Makati Mayor Abby Binay

Prof. Haigh of HUD delivers keynote lecture 2

Prof. Oreta (DLSU) delivers keynote lecture 3

Prof. Dilanthi (HUD) delivers keynote lecture 4

Dr. Garciano moderated the PPP Session while Dr. Tanhueco moderated Day 1 and GIS 3/4

Dr. Mutuc at the Makati City Site Visit

Group Interactive Session (Dr. Materum, Dr. Ongpeng and Engr. Macabare belong to group D)

Dr. Redillas with group E members in one GIS

Dr. De Leon with group B members in a GIS

The workshop was coordinated by Professor Dilanthi Amaratunga (Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK) and Professor Andres Winston Oreta (De La Sallle University, Manila, Philippines). The mentors were Professor Richard Haigh (University of Huddersfield, UK), Professor Renan Tanhueco and Professor Jose Edgar Mutuc (De La Sallle University, Manila, Philippines), and Abhilash Panda (UNISDR Making Cities Resilient). The DLSU Organizing committee belonged to the CE Department and the CESDR Subcenter for DRR-CCA.