IIEE – CDO CHAPTER CONVENTION

2nd Technical Seminar and Plant-eco Tour

Gearing towards a better and improved activity of the chapter, the Institute of Integrated

Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. – Cagayan de Oro Chapter (IIEE – CDO) has conducted a

“Chapter Convention” last July 11 – 12, 2014 at Grand Caprice Restaurant, Limketkai Center, Cagayan

de Oro City. This activity was truly a milestone for the IIEE because this is the very 1st in the history of

IIEE. The convention was participated by more than 150 active members of IIEE – CDO Chapter and

some nearby chapters, which was again another milestone in the history of IIEE – CDO for the very 1st

chapter activity to have more than 150 participants.

Registration (Day 1)

The whole 1st day activity started with a Plant Tour at Bubunawan Hydro Power Plant. It was

a great tour since this Power Plant has previously a victim of the Typhoon Sendong. The participants

were been oriented on the operations of the plant as well as how they have stand after the big typhoon

Sendong. It was a great experience for the participants to have seen how the power plant has

recovered from the devastation of the typhoon. Below are some pictures for documentation during the

Plant Tour.

Departure to Bubunawan Power Plant Arrival at Bubunawan Power Plant

Tour Around the Bubunawan Hydro Power Plant

Technical Presentation of Bubunawan Hydro Power Plant

Awarding of Plaque of Recognition to Bubunawan Hydro Power Plant

Group Picture of the Plant and Eco-Tour Participants

After the Plant Tour the group proceeds to the very beautiful Ultra Winds Mountain Resort for

the Eco-tour. In this place the participants are able to relax and enjoy nature and the scenery from the

top of the mountain. Below are some pictures for documentation during the Eco-tour.

On the second day of the activity Opening Ceremony, Technical Seminar, and Fellowship Night

takes place. The opening ceremony started at exactly 9:00am in the morning with the Processional

March of the IIEE Chapter Officers and dignitaries followed by a Prayer, Philippine National Anthem,

IIEE – Hymn, and the reading of the IIEE Mission and Vision. After the reading Engr. Ricky M. Salon,

IIEE – CDO Chapter President, welcomes all the participants, sponsors, and guest for participating in

the very 1st IIEE – CDO Chapter Convention. He deeply emphasized that the chapter is making a

history for continuously improving its services towards its members by introducing something new in

every activity while continuously being abreast with the recent trend of the electrical engineering

profession. After the welcome the crowed was energized with welcome intermission number of LJ’s

dance group were the sexy ladies dances in the tune of the latest dance hits. After the energizing

number, a more informative and fruitful technical topics was discussed by four (4) experts in the

different field of electrical engineering. These technical topics include:

FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERATOR SYNCHRONIZING AND PARALLELING SYSTEMS by

ENGR. WILFREDO B. CORTEZ

POWER SUPPLY ECONOMICS OF DIESEL PEAKING POWER PLANT by ENGR. COLLEN

B. TARCELO

INTERRUPTIBLE LOAD PROGRAM (ILP) by ENGR. JOREY T. ALFARO

SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS OF AN OFF-GRID HYBRID RENEWABLE ENERGY

SYSTEMS IN AN ISLAND SITTING by ATTY. DIONEL O. ALBINA, P.Eng’g.

Moreover, in between the technical topics Product Presentation coming from the sponsors was

presented. Sponsors of this Chapter Convention Includes:

CEPALCO

Phelps Dodge International Corp.

Firefly

UP Marketing

AGC General Construction and Supplies

Philips

Qualitron

Trine Construction and Metal Industries Corporation

Engracia Sadora Surveying Office

RCBC Savings Bank

Rañoa Surveying Office

Bubunawan Power Company Inc.

3M

P.T Cerna Corporation

Coca Cola

Engr. Sammy P. Fontanilla

Ultra Winds Mountain Resort

Next are some pictures for documentation during the Opening Ceremony and Technical

Seminar:

Registration (Day 2)

Opening Ceremony

Technical Presentations (Morning)

Technical Presentations (Afternoon)

Product Presentations

After the Technical Sessions and giving of Certificate of Participation to the participants, it’s now time

celebrate for success of the convention. Thus, the Fellowship Night was celebrated to happily end the event.

During the fellowship night Fun, Surprises, and Overflowing Foods and Drinks was enjoyed by the participants. It

was really a night of building friendship and camaraderie to each members of IIEE – CDO chapter as well as

showing to all that it is “Fun in IIEE”. Below are some pictures of documentation during the Fellowship Night.