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| 2019 Aero Engineers' Summit at the PICC |
The Professional Regulatory Board of Aeronautical Engineering (PRBAeE) and the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP) jointly held the 6th Aero Engineers' Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on July 13. The annual event was an invitation-only affair and was participated by aero engineers holding key positions in aviation companies, government offices and schools.
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| Participants from the industry, academe, government agencies... |
Participants came from: FEATI University, PATTS College of Aeronautics, Air Force Research & Development Center (AFRDC), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), PAL Express (PALEx), FAST Aviation Academy, Dornier Technology Philippines, SIA Engineering Philippines (SIAEP), Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), Royal Air Philippines, Airbus Helicopters Philippines, University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD), INAEC Aviation Corp. and of course from SAEP and PRBAeE.
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| Dr.-Engr. Jay Jack Manzano, SAEP President, on SAEP's strategic plans... |
Dr.-Engr. Jay Jack Manzano, SAEP President, talked about SAEP's strategic plans during his term. He also presented a program on Career Progression for aeronautical engineers based on the Philippines Qualifications Framework. He revealed an aircraft project to be sponsored by SAEP and an aviation institution.
PRBAeE Chairman, Engr. Ernesto Ferreras Jr. talked about the Aero Engineering Bill, especially the comments made by Atty. Lovelika Bautista, Chief of PRC's PRB Secretariat Division. Points were clarified by the Summit body and it was decided to add more description to the aero engineering areas mentioned in the draft. The Chairman also presented details of the amended Operational Guidelines for the aero engineering CPD program. Moreover, he talked about the Career Progression and Specialization (CPS) Program for registered aero engineers under PRC. He asked for support and commitment from the participants by providing inputs through email.
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| PRB Member Engr. Den Malia on protocols during Ocular Inspections/Visits... |
PRBAeE Member Engr. Redentor Malia presented the protocols or guidelines during Ocular Visits to aviation firms and schools. He explained the purpose and objectives of the visits and elaborated on the approach and methodology to be performed by the Inspection & Monitoring Team (IMT) during the visit. Further, Engineer Malia explained the main activities of the IMT and the eight areas that compose the scope of the inspection, based on the provisions of PD 1570 (the Philippine Aeronautical Engineering Decree), RA 10912 (the Continuing Professional Development Act) and RA 8981 (the PRC Modernization Law). Then he added the post-visit policies and procedures, including the issuance by the IMT of the Executive Summary report based on its findings and recommendations.
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| SAEP Director for Goverment Engr. Gilbert de Guzman on procedures for revision of PCARs... |
Engr. Gilbert de Guzman, representative from the CAAP and SAEP Director for Government, announced CAAP's revision of the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCARs). He enjoined the participants to submit any proposals for inclusion in the PCARs. The Summit body decided to prepare a joint position paper by the PRBAeE and SAEP regarding proposals to include aero engineering practices in the PCARs.
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| SAEP Treasurer Engr. Jhune Naval, moderator, assisted by Engr. Joefreim Delicano of Feati U... |
An open forum followed after all resource persons have delivered their presentations.
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| Engrs. Jun Ferreras, Jay Jack Manzano, Den Malia, & Gilbert de Guzman during the open forum... |
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| Engr. Egz Aguilar II, emcee... |
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| Engrs. Lem Banal (SAEP Secretary), Joefreim Delicano, & John Decena...from Feati University... |
Engr. Jabel Jay Abella, SAEP Vice President, delivered the closing remarks. The event was emceed by Engr. Egz Aguilar, SAEP Auditor and moderated by Lorenzo Naval Jr., SAEP Treasurer.
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| Engr. Jabel Abella, SAEP Vice President, delivered the closing remarks... |
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| Engrs. Ferreras, Jun Fajardo (SAEP Director for Airlines), Gilbert de Guzman (SAEP Director for Government), Felix Jarmin Jr. (CAAP) & Rey Roca (SAEP Director for Academe) |
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| Engrs. Den Malia, Jay Jack Manzano & Jun Ferreras |
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| Engrs. Janos Reyes (Dornier Tech), Tasha Palugod (Airbus Helicopters Phil.) & Jun Ferreras |
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| Aero Engineers all geared up |
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| 1st row: Engrs. Jun Raras (PALEx), Ryan Cauntay (Royal Air Phil.), 2nd row: Janos Reyes (Dornier Tech), Benjie Simbulan (PALEx), & Tasha Palugod (Airbus Helicopters Phil.) |
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| Engrs. Jhune Naval (PATTS), Jun Fajardo (PALEx), Constantine Cano (INAEC), & Robin Rabin (PALEx)... |
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| Engrs. JC Amores, Hilbert Temporosa & Denis Desolo (PATTS) |
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| Engrs. Janos Reyes (Dornier Tech), Benjie Simbulan (PALEx) & Tasha Palugod (Airbus Helicopters Phil.) |
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