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DMCI Homes donates 2000 kN UTM, laptops and lab furniture to UP ICE

A turnover ceremony was held on 28 July 2023 for the donation of DMCI Homes of a 2000-kN Universal Testing Machine, laptop computers, and laboratory furniture which aims to enhance the performance of construction materials tests and experiments at UP ICE. Present in the event are Engr. Alfredo Austria, DMCI president, and Engr. Alfonso Aliga […]

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UP ICE faculty and alumni participate at the 2023 PICE Midyear National Convention and Technical Conference

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) successfully held its 2023 PICE Midyear National Convention and Technical Conference on 9-10 June 2023 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City and via hybrid meeting application. With the theme “Innovations in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Civil Engineering Challenges”, the convention gathered 5000+ onsite and

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Pasco and Tibayan, UP ICE Staff members, received awards in 2023 Araw ng Parangal para sa mga Kawani

Congratulations to all the awardees of the 2023 Araw ng Parangal para sa mga Kawani of the UPD College of Engineering, most especially to our committed and dedicated staff members! Nestor G. Pasco – Loyalty Award (25 years)Marissa L. Tibayan – Maagap Award The 2023 Araw ng Parangal para sa mga Kawani was held on 13 June 2023,

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Publication Alert: Asst. Prof. Macuha publishes a paper on vulnerabilty analysis of public school building towards flood resiliency

Asst. Prof. Richmark Macuha recently published his research paper titled “Evaluating the Physical Vulnerability of Public School Buildings against Flooding in Metro Manila, Philippines” in the ASEAN Engineering Journal (AEJ): Vol. 13, No. 2 June 2023 issue. The paper discusses the vulnerable elements or attributes, the extent of damages incurred during flood events, the damage

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Publication Alert: Project ExPerlite publishes a paper on the utilization of expanded perlite as fine aggregate for Type M structural lightweight mortar

A paper by researchers and faculty members of UP ICE entitled “Physical and Morphological Investigation of the Utilization of Expanded Perlite as Fine Aggregate for Type M Structural Lightweight Mortar” has been recently published in the ASEAN Engineering Journal (AEJ): Vol. 13, No. 2 June 2023 issue. The authors are: Clarence Guanzon, Jesha Faye Librea,

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Edwin Regidor, CoMSLab technician, retires after 46 years of service to UP

UP ICE would like to greet our laboratory technician, Mr. Edwin “Nonoy” C. Regidor, a happy birthday and happy retirement! Thank you for your 46 years of hard work and service to the University of the Philippines and for setting a great example for us all. Kuya Nonoy worked in UP ERDFI from 1977-1983 before

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UP Diliman gets 95.12% passing rate in the April 2023 CE board exam

UP Diliman (UPD) thru UP ICE got a 95.12% passing rate in the April 2023 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination, according to the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). According to the PRC, 39 out of 41 examinees from UP Diliman passed the licensure examination. In the national level, 5,887 out of 16,936 exam

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PAVE Project facilitates a hybrid semnar on emerging technologies in pavement maintenance

Prototype Automated Visual Survey Equipment (PAVE) Project conducted a hybrid seminar to showcase emerging technologies related to pavement maintenance in different countries, including its newly-developed equipment. The seminar was held on 11 April 2023, at the UP National Center for Transportation Studies (UP NCTS). The seminar included four lectures and one equipment demonstration. The first

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Dr. Herrera appointed as new director of UP NHRC

UP ICE is proud to announce the official appointment of Dr. Eugene Herrera as the new director of the UP National Hydraulic Research Center (UP NHRC)! Dr. Herrera is an Associate Professor of UP ICE, and the head of our Water Resources and Coastal Engineering Group (WRCEG). Under Dr. Herrera’s leadership, innovative, timely and collaborative

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