BRIEF HISTORY

1993 

• Initially, only a handful of mechanical engineers coming from various companies and business establishments in Jeddah showed interest to join. 
• 30 Registered Mechanical Engineers was the basic requirement by the PSME National to become an independent chapter.

1994 

• The required 30 Registered Mechanical Engineers was attained and the application to become an independent chapter was formally endorsed by PSME-SA Chapter to the PSME National. 
• Subsequently, Nildo K. Tan, Jr., PME was elected as the first Chapter President.

1995

• The term of Engr. Ruben Parpan has formally received the charter approval PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter from PSME National as an independent chapter.
• Nildo K. Tan, Jr., PME was automatically named as the Charter President.

1996 and 1997 

• During the presidency of Engr. Rene Y. Logarta and Engr. Rene C. Bernales, PME, respectively, PSME-WRSA formulated its constitution and by-laws identifying areas of responsibilities, social awareness campaigns, plant visits, technical seminars, membership growth, and sports activities. 
• The first PSME-WRSA sports fest was sponsored by Advance Petroleum Services Limited-Gulf Oil courtesy of Charter Pres. Nildo K. Tan, Jr.

1998 

• Pres. Danilo V. Gercio, PME and the BOD conceived the idea of board exams here in Jeddah for non-registered mechanical engineers and plant mechanics.
• Documentation and communications with the PSME National Office and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) was initiated.
• Rizalino Nobleza, PME spearheaded the first M.E. Board Exam review at IPSJ, Jeddah.
• The birth of PSME-WRSA’s newsletter, “Jeddah Prime Movers" was successfully launch with this first issue. Thanks to the efforts of Ruben B. Serrano, PME, and Dionisio A. Lora Jr., PME together with the contribution from all members. 
• PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter received a Presidential Award from PSME National’s 46th Annual Convention held in Cebu, Philippines on October 22, 1998.

1999 

• The term of Filemon E. Agulo, PME, was considered a year of fulfillment. Plans and preparations of his predecessors became a reality.
• The first Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) board examination took place in November 20, 1999.  PRC representatives together with BME members came to Jeddah and conducted the examination. Some associate members took the Mechanical Engineers board exam in Dammam.
• Another Presidential Award was received by PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter from PSME National’s 47th National Convention on October 22, 1999.

2000 

• The millennium president Wilfredo R. Ruiz, PME made substantial achievements. 
• The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the 1st Mechanical Engineers board exam and the 2ndProfessional Mechanical Engineers board exam in Jeddah on July 2000.
• Pres. Willy was awarded Outstanding Chapter President.
• Felimon E. Agulo, PME was awarded as The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (TOME), Consultancy category. 
• Edwin M. Evasco, PME and Mohd. Pedro D. Entico, PME was awarded Most Outstanding Member and Most Outstanding Committee Chairman, respectively. 
• PSME-WRSA got a Presidential Award at PSME National’s 48th Annual Convention in Cebu, Philippines on October 20, 2000.

2001 

• The presidency of Dionisio A. Lora Jr., PME marked another milestone with notable achievements and projects. 
• The 1st board exam for Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM) was conducted and the 2nd board exam for ME took place in Jeddah and Dammam. 
• PSME-WRSA sponsored two deserving scholars who took 2-year vocational course. 
• The formation of APU Riyadh for chartering was initiated.
• PSME-WRSA received a Presidential Award at PSME National’s 49th Annual National Convention on October 19, 2001.

2002

• Pres. Juan U. Berbie, PME continued the implementation of the two students' scholarship from Region 11 and Region 4 under the supervision of DSWD. 
• Formation and chartering of PSME-WRSA Toastmasters Club 6899 on March 5, 2002 by Toastmasters International, USA. Ricardo V. Romero, PME was the first elected Club President with 22 charter members. 
• Recommendation was done to the PSME-National for the chartering of PSME-WRSA APU-Riyadh with more than 30 regular members.
• Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME got The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (TOME) award for Special Category in Environmental Engineering.
• PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter got the Most Outstanding Chapter for Membership Growth.
• Ricardo V. Romero, PME was awarded as the Most Outstanding Committee Chairman.
• PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter received a Plaque of Recognition during PSME National’s 50th Annual Convention in Manila on October 19, 2002.

2003 

• Pres. Orlando L. Digma, PME faced many challenges in his term. 
• The Autonomous Provincial Unit (APU) Riyadh was chartered by PSME National. The Induction of the Board of Directors was held in 28th February 2003 in Riyadh and IPP Juan U. Berbie, PME represented the PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter.
• The Chapter's first-ever scholar from Region 11 has successfully completed his studies in October 2003. 
• Julio D. Caringal, PME and Wilfredo R Ruiz, PME were awarded as The Outstanding Mechanical Engineers (TOME) for Consultancy and Special Category in Automation and Controls, respectively, during the 51stPSME-National Annual Convention held in Manila.

2004  

• The second term of Pres. Wilfredo R. Ruiz, PME, reminded us of how important camaraderie is, for the good and strengthening of any organization. 
• Engr. Jose Emmanuel B. Acebuque was awarded The Most Outstanding Member at PSME National’s 52nd Annual Convention in Manila.

2005 

• Pres. Ernesto C. Cala, PME made momentous accomplishments. 
• Ernesto C. Cala, PME was awarded as The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (TOME) for Special Category in Automatic Energy Management and Controls System. 
• PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter was awarded the Most Outstanding Chapter for the year 2005.
• PSME-WRSA received a Plaque of Recognition at PSME National’s 53rd Annual National Convention on October 19, 2005. 

  2006 

• The term of Pres. Willie C. Leoncio, PME was a dream come true for succeeding with their mentoring of Jeddah Electrical Engineers organization of their newly established Toastmasters club. 
• PSME-WRSA Toastmasters Club successfully conducted the Youth Leadership Training joined with the International Philippine Schools of Jeddah. 
• PSME-WRSA once again received the Most Outstanding Chapter Award and a Plaque of Recognition at the PSME National’s 54thAnnual Convention on October 24, 25 & 26, 2006.

2007 

• The presidency of Pres. Joselito A. Arellano, PME had been very fruitful. 
• Pres. Lito was awarded the Most Outstanding Chapter President.
• Engr. Rainier P. Patawi was awarded The Most Outstanding Member. 
• PSME-WRSA received The Most Outstanding Chapter Award at PSME National’s 55th Annual Convention.
• A mid-year thanksgiving party and fellowship was conducted to celebrate the fruitful and successful midyear activities of the Chapter. 
• Continued board review for the ME and CPM examinees headed by the Professional Enhancement Director Julio D. Caringal, PME for the incoming SPLBE-SA of December 2007.

2008 

• Under the leadership of Pres. Froilan G. Miro, PME the chapter made notable achievements. 
• Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME conducted the Project Management seminar during the Midyear Convention. Followed by Wilfredo C. Leoncio, PME who conducted a seminar and product presentation on Daikin Air Conditioning Technological Advancement.
• Under the responsibility and commitment of Engr. Julio D. Caringal, PME, determined PME examinees passed the examination; Engr. Jose Emmanuel B. Acebuque, Engr. Ruben Alzate and Engr. Edilberto Cabodil. The Oath-taking was held during the 9th PSME-WRSA’s Annual Convention on November 28, 2008.

2009 

• Pres. Julio D. Caringal, PME was determined to maintain the good performance of the chapter. 
• Professional Enhancement Director Emmanuel B. Acebuque, PME headed the review preparation for the incoming SPLBE.  
• Dionisio A. Lora, Jr., PME was awarded as TOME (The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer) in Hotel Engineering category.
• Pres. Julio conducted seminars on HVAC Design Part 1 and HVAC Design Part 2 and distributed a workbook he authored entitled "Cooling and Heating Load Calculation Manual". 
• Overview of Project Management seminar was conducted by Engr. Henry Cabansag, PMP. 
• PSME-WRSA Toastmasters Club under the Presidency of Engr. Jaime L. Leviste, CC, CL garnered some awards from Toastmasters International.

2010 

• Chapter President Joselito L. Bentulan, PME had to realign the chapter to where it has been heading since the chapter was chartered 1995. 
• As an executive order E0-835 was signed by the Philippine President Gloria M. Arroyo on 06 October 2009 declaring that Special Board Examinations (SPLBE) is going to be conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission of the Republic of the Philippines, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yearly. The founding of Jeddah Review Center by Wilfredo Ruiz, PME was recognized by the chapter to handle the review classes for BS of Mechanical Engineering graduates. 
• In order for the chapter to focus more of its activities to the benefits of general membership, it was on this term where history transpired that the past presidents of PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter were to hold positions such as: Wilfredo Leoncio, PME- Auditor and Ernesto C. Cala, PME - Code of Ethics Director: to fill the vacuum created by non-availability of PSME-WRSA membership to hold such positions. 
• The Council of Past Presidents of PSME-WRSA, Jeddah Chapter was organized to support the PSME-WRSA, Jeddah Chapter officers and Board of Directors in advisory level, initially chaired by the Charter President Nildo K. Tan Jr., PME. 
• The collective efforts of 2010 PSME-WRSA administration was rewarded with the following national awards: 1. Most Outstanding Chapter in Membership Growth. 2. Most Outstanding Chapter Project. 3. Most Outstanding Committee Chairman for Engr. Jeffrey Esperanza.

2011 

• Pres. Rainier P. Patawi, ME shared his version of four (4) P's for the chapter’s successful accomplishments: Planned purposely, Prepared prayerfully, Proceeded positively and Pursued persistently. 
• The chapter made record-breaking number of National Awards from PSME National’s 59th Annual Convention at Quezon City, Philippines on October 21, 2011 as follows: Most Outstanding Chapter- International; Best Chapter in Membership Growth; Most Outstanding Chapter Project - "Bayanihan Spirit for Flood Victims in Philippines"; TOME Award for Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME in Construction category; TOME Award for Rainier P. Patawi, ME in Information Technology category; Nildo K. Tan, Jr., PME for the Fellow Award; and Pres. Rainier was awarded Most Outstanding Chapter President- International. 
• Oath-taking of new Licensed Mechanical Engineers: Engr. Antonio H. Amosco Jr., Engr. Liza L. Acosta and Engr. John E. de Leon at Al Waha Hotel, Jeddah. 

2012 

• Pres. Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME led the chapter during its darkest year. Despite the imminent threat to its existence, it managed to move forward with programs and seminars to enhance the technical knowledge and skills of the members.  
• PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter has set a benchmark of excellence in community service. 
• Set another record-breaking number of national awards (12 awards out of 14 nominations) from the PSME National’s 60thAnnual Convention in Quezon City, Philippines on October 19, 2012.
• Pres. Nap got The Most Outstanding Chapter President - International Award.
• The chapter for The Most Outstanding Chapter – International.
• Most Outstanding Chapter in Membership Growth. 
• Most Outstanding Chapter Project - Operation "Habagat". 
• Most Outstanding Publication - Jeddah PriME MoVErs Newsletter.
• TOME (The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer) Awards for: Joselito L. Bentulan, PME in Manufacturing category; Roel Alfon G. Banawis, ME in Design category; Ace Glen B. Garcia, ME in Consultancy category; Crisostomo C. Ortiz, PME in Community Service category. 
• Achievements and Service Awards for: Wilfredo R. Ruiz, PME for Fellow Award; Lee I. Bonifacio, ME as Outstanding Secretary; and, Jemuel B. Esguerra, PME as Most Outstanding Committee Chairman

2013 

• Pres. Jaime L. Leviste was one of the most active officers who served the chapter. He Offered the lecture room of New Al Jedaani Hospital for the chapter’s technical seminars and other activities. 
• PSME-WRSA Toastmasters club mentored Jotun Toastmasters Club and continued the Youth Leadership Training Program to International Philippine School of Jeddah and Al Hekma International School. 
• Pres. Jimmy. with Membership Director Jemuel B. Esguerra, PME met with the PSME National president in Scout Bayoran, Quezon City to seek important advice on chapter’s status. 
• PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter garnered the following National Awards from the directorate of PSME Scout Bayoran: Most Outstanding Overseas Chapter; Most Outstanding Chapter President for Engr. Jaime L. Leviste; Special Technical Competency Award; Special Humanitarian Award (for raising donation to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda).

2014

• Pres. Crisostomo C. Ortiz, PME continued to lead the chapter through its rough journey. Despite the odds, PSME-WRSA remained intact and committed to community service.  
• Achievements and activities for this year were: Money donation to children of Santa Veronica, San Pablo City with Engr. Jaime L. Leviste and Engr. Lee I. Bonifacio; Conducted Basketball Tournaments; Technical Seminar on General Machine Design/ Parliamentary Procedure by Engr. Lorenzo O. Gaviola and TM Edgar Hernandez, respectively; Participated at KAMC Invitational Bowling Tournament; Mid-Year Convention and Technical Seminar on Design of Water Distribution System by Jemuel B. Esguerra, PME; Seminar on DSLR - Understanding Its Basic Operation by Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME; Coastal Clean-Up Drive at Bohayrat Spearheaded by APO; Plant Tour at Al Hidada Galvanizing Plant; Technical Product Presentation by DUCT Sox.

2015

• Pres. Ruben B. Serrano, PME demonstrated exemplary leadership at this time when PSME-WRSA has hibernated and going through transformation.
• When PSME National was divided, PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter was delisted.
• Despite being delisted, Pres. Ruben continued the negotiation with the PSME National officers in Paredes to recognize the chapter.
• Various activities were conducted to keep the membership alive: Participation in All-Star Bowling and PPO Bowling; General Membership Meeting; Al-Khattan get-together; Toast for PP Lito L. Bentulan, PME; Philippine Independence Day Celebration at PCG; and, Wow Pinoy Bowling Fun Game.

2016

• For the second year, Pres. Ruben B. Serrano, PME lead the chapter.
• To give full service and benefits for the members, the chapter was chartered for the 2nd time as PSME-JWR in March 4, 2016 at Trident Hotel by PSME National-Paredes under Pres. Murry Demdam. It became the 89th chapter of PSME. Dr. Ed Malagapo conducted the oath-taking of officers and BODs as well as the chartering, graced by the presence of Vice-Consul Alexander Joseph A. Estomo. Sponsors: EGPHIL and TEAMAC Arabia.
• Pres. Ruben automatically became the charter president and first president of PSME-JWR (Jeddah Western Region).
• The chapter’s website www.psme-iwr.org was officially launch in May 7, 2016 thru IT Director, Engr. Paulo Taruc. 
• First issue of official e-newsletter, Jeddah PrimeMovers, under PSME-JWR was issued in August.
• Conducted the following technical seminars: Press Tool Design by Ruben B. Serrano, PME; Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Design by Engr. Jemuel B. Esguerra, PME; and Operation and Maintenance of a Rotating Equipment by Engr. Chris Ortiz, PME. 
• Participated in Invitational bowling tournaments by GBI and KAMC. 
• Collaborated with other civic organizations to help distressed OFWs of Saudi Oger. 
• National awards at 64thPSME Annual Convention in Manila, October 19-22, 2016: Fellow Award to Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME; TOME Award (Special Category: Biomedical) to Engr. Jaime L. Leviste; Best Website Award to www.psme-jwr.org; and, Most Outstanding Project to PSME-WRSA Toastmasters Club 6899.

2017

• Pres. Elmer Quanico had turned a new leaf as the chapter continued the list growing of activities and achievements. He was the 2ndpresident of PSME-JWR.
• Conducted seminars and technical presentations as follows: Fire Alarm System Design and Application by Wilfredo R. Ruiz, PME, FPSME; Project Management Basics for Engineers and Technicians by Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME, FPSME; Solar Energy System Application by Engr. Yamen Mohamed Samir Al Akeel of ICONS; 
• National Awards garnere: Fellow Award for Wilfredo R. Ruiz, PME, FPSME; TOME Award for Engr. Ruben Serrano, PME.
• Board Exams passers: Engr. Jemuel B. Esguerra and Engr. Joel A. Santos, Professional Mechanical Engineers; and, Engr. Michael James C. Arcaparlas, Mechanical Engineer. 
• Sports and community activities: PPO Yearend Bowling Tournament (2nd Place); MRRD-OFW Bowling Tournament; KAMC Bowling Tournament (7th Place); PPO Bowling Tournament; and, participated in the Feeding and Relief Program for unfortunate OFWs in Saudi Oger Co.

2018

• Pres. Jemuel B. Esguerra, PME became the 3rd President of PSME-JWR and continued the legacy of the chapter. 
• Conducted the following CPD-approved seminars: 5S Workplace Organization Process and TPM - Process for Improving Equipment Effectiveness (8 points); Project Management Basics for Engineers and Technicians Part-2 (8 points); Introduction to Auto Cad and Elevator Technology (4 points); Automatic Fire Protection System Design (8 CPD points); and, Sewage Lifting Station (8 points). Design and Application of HVAC DDC Controls and Building Management System (8 points); and, 3rd Annual Convention and General Membership Meeting (8 points).
• Continued the program for ME members to upgrade their license to PME. Two workshops were conducted accordingly. 
• Actively participated in the activities of Philippine Professional Organization Western Region Saudi Arabia (PPO-WRSA) with the Philippine Consulate General; Meet and greet for our new Consul General Edgar Badajos; Meeting with DOLE-OWWA at PCG; assistance to the examinees of the Special Licensure Exams and many more.
• Sports activities: Basketball friendly game at Escuela De Espanyol; Joined a basketball league with our team name "PrimeMovers". 
• PSME-JWR achievers: Engr. Noel Bitera and Engr. Crisostomo Ortiz, professional mechanical engineers; and, Engr. Armel Layug, registered master plumber.
• National awards garnered: Engr. Elmer B. Quanico, The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (TOME) Special Category Household Refrigerating Appliances; and, Engr. Aldrin Alizon D. Lango The Outstanding Mechanical Engineer (TOME) Special Category - Advanced Cooling System.

2019

• Engr. +Noel S. Bitera, PME became the 4th President of PSME-JWR but has tendered his resignation from the position effective March 01, 2019 to take rest due to health condition and to reduce stress for his healing process. Engr. Aldrin Alizon D. Lango, the elected Executive Vice President, by virtue of succession, became the Chapter President.
• Engr. Aldrin Alizon D. Lango also became the Vice-President for PPO WRSA.
• On February 06, a Board Resolution dated January 30, 2019 was forwarded to PSME National under the leadership of Interim National President Dr. Jeffrey Singson with the title “A BOARD RESOLUTION EARNESTLY REQUESTING THE PSME NATIONAL TO REACTIVATE “PSME WRSA JEDDAH CHAPTER” AS CHARTERED IN 1995 INCLUDING ALL OF ITS ACHIEVEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MERGED WITH “PSME-JWR” AS CHARTERED IN 2016 INCLUDING ALL OF ITS ACHIEVEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS”. During the 2nd National Regular Board Meeting held on February 9, 2019 at the PSME Building, Sct. Bayoran St, Bgy. South Triangle, Quezon City, the Interim Board of Directors thru its Board Resolution 2019-31 has approved the resolution. On June 09, 2019 the formal letter regarding the approval of the resolution was received.
• Technical Seminars Conducted were: “Communication, Leadership Skills & Wealth Management” by DTM Joey Villanueva (32 CPD points); “PME, AER, AET Orientation Seminar” by Lorenzo O. Gaviola, ME, Crisostomo C. Ortiz, PME, and Lee I. Bonifacio, ME; and “Basic Design of Firefighting System (Wet Pipe Sprinkler) by Engr. Roseller A. Junsay Jr.; 
• The Chapter had Plant Tours and Process Presentations in: Saudi Refrigerator Manufacturing Company Factory on “Familiarization & observation of refrigerator manufacturing process”; and Friesland Campina Middle East Factory on “Milk Production Process”
• A Thanksgiving and Get-together was held in Al Qattan Village Beach Resort. It was also highlighted by the “Last Toast” for the PSME-JWR Charter President, Ruben B. Serrano, PME.
• Our Chapter also participated in different activities of the Philippine Professional Organization-Western Region Saudi Arabia (PPO-WRSA); we have assisted in the conduct of SPLE 2019 at Ibn Sina Medical College; and more.
• The Chapter have also participated in some activities that the Philippine Consulate General of Jeddah; Have attended first ever State of Post Address by the Hon. Edgar B. Badajos last December 6, 2018; and more.
• 2019 PSME-WRSA JC achievers: Engr. Willyn D. Espino, Engr. Lee I. Bonifacio, Engr. Joel Amos A. Acosta, and Engr. Liza L. Acosta as First Batch of ASEAN Engineers. Engr. Maria May M. Atole and Engr. Napoleon M. Castañeda as SPLE 2019 Passers in Registered Master Plumber.

2020

• Conducted ASEAN Engineering Register Technical Writeshop on February 7, 2020. The writeshop Technical Speaker was the PTC MENA Deputy in the Western Region, Engr. Richard R. Garcia, PECE, APEC Eng., ACPE, FACPE, AE.
• The Chapter’s operations were on hold for almost three months due to Covid-19 pandemic but the Board of Directors led by Engr. Aldrin Alizon D. Lango persevered. The Chapter was able to discharge its functions while observing the health protocols through the virtual platform “Zoom”.
• The Chapter was able to organize technical Webinars on: “The Role of BIM in Sustainability, Energy and Environment” by Ace Glen Garcia, Mechanical Designer & Energy Modelling Lead, Canada; “PME Orientation and Writeshop” conducted by Engr. Napoleon M. Cepriaso, PME, FPSME; “Autonomous Maintenance” by Engr. Greg A. Gulmatico.
• Conducted a “Virtual Membership Kamustahan” on August 14, 2020 in order to assess the current status of our general membership. 
• For the first time in the history of PSME-WRSA Jeddah Chapter, the constitution and By-Laws (CBL) was ratified by the general membership during its Mid-Year General Membership Meeting on August 28.
• Extended assistance to our fellow Filipinos in the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah male and female wards. on September 18, 2020. 
• Organized the first Virtual Plant Tour in Reza Hygiene Plant and Election of Year 2021 BODs on October 2, 2020.   
• 2020 Achievers were: Engr. Maria May M. Atole, Engr. Napoleon M. Cepriaso, Engr. Aldrin Alizon D. Lango, Engr. Jose Melvin D. Santos, Engr. John Ray O. Madla, Engr. Leonard P. Meriales, Engr. Orlan C. Moriones, Engr. Crisotomo C. Ortiz, Engr. Oliver O. Salazar and Engr. Antonio Elmer L. Quintilla as second Batch of approved ASEAN Engineers

2021

• In the midst of the pandemic with eased health protocols, on January 7 and 8, 2021, Engr. Lee I. Bonifacio led the Chapter’s thanksgiving get-together in a beach resort at Obhur with a successful annual planning of activities.
• PSME-WRSA JC CBL was amended to serve the growing number of members in the Philippines who desired to keep their membership with WRSA Jeddah Chapter. Chaired by our Code of Ethics Director Engr. Noriel Nollora. The proposed CBL amendment was approved by the Board of Directors last November 2, 2021 and due for ratification.
• Three (3) of our members were virtually conferred last April 10, 2021 during the 2021 ASEAN Engineering Register Conferment Ceremonies 2021-02 and ten (10) of our members were conferred in a hybrid set up last July 16, 2021 in collaboration with Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Inc – KSA WRC during the 2021 ASEAN Engineering Register Conferment for Western Region of Saudi Arabia by the Philippine Technological Council. 
• Our chapter actively participated in the 12th Middle East Regional Conference hosted by PSME-UAE Chapter. It was concluded on October 8 and 9, 2021. We actively participated and attended the 69th NatCon activities.
• Our Mid-Year General Membership Virtual Conference was conducted last June 25 and successfully chaired by Engr. Nino Jose A. Lopez. Graced by PSME National leaders and BME Chairman Leandro A. Conti as the Guest of Honor.
• “Jeddah Prime Movers” the official newsletter of PSME-WRSA JC was relaunched and able to release 2 Issues of Volume 16.
• The chapter had two batches of Plant Tour Saudi Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) Ice Cream factory in Phase 1 of Industrial City 1 led by Engr. Roy Tumamak and our associate member Mr. Elmer Quintilla.
• Our Chapter representatives actively participated in all PPO-WRSA activities. As a member organization, we led the ventilation enhancement program of the female ward of Bahay Kalinga at the Philippine Consulate General - Jeddah.
• We had conducted the following technical webinars in order to support the chapters’ continuing professional development of its members and other professionals: 1.“Future-Proof Buildings for the Changing Climate” by Engr. Ace Glen Garcia; 2. “Boiler Safety Procedure and Maintenance” by Engr. Crisostomo Ortiz, 3. “Elevator Design and Standards” by Engr. Lorenzo Gaviola, and 4. “Solar Photovoltaic Grid Interactive Design” by Engr. Ahmed Selim; 5. “Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Hybrid Workshop” by Engr. John Ray Madla; 6. “Getting Chartered – Process of becoming an Engineer in the UK and Commonwealth of Nations” by Engr. Ace Glen Garcia; and 7. “Stocks, Mutual Funds and REIT’s: Are they Good Passive Investments” by Engr. Napoleon Cepriaso.

SUMMARIZED BY: 

NAPOLEON M. CEPRIASO, FPSME, PME

& OTHER PAST PRESIDENTS

UPDATED BY: 

JOSE MELVIN D. SANTOS

2023 Chapter President