Message of EVP Convention Chair

My Dear Fellow Chemical Engineers,

On behalf of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, I welcome all of you to the 73rd PIChE National Convention. This is the first time a professional convention of national in scope will be held in Surigao City popularly known as the City of Island Adventure. This made it challenging for this year host PIChE Surigao Chapter in organizing this event amidst the recent environmental catastrophe that affected its neighboring provinces. We are moving heaven and earth to make this event a wonderful experience to all our convention delegates.

With the theme ''Advancing and Harnessing Chemical Engineering for Humanity'', various topics on climate change, environmental issues, role of chemical engineering in the local community, mining economy and other industries, education and professional development are lined up for the three days convention.

Together with the host Surigao Chapter, we promise you a fruitful, memorable and adventurous stay in Surigao.

Salamat Karajao sa ijo Pag-abot.

(Sgd.)Ferdinand C. Zapanta

EVP Convention Chair