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Buying an old house? Things to consider:
The Philippines is home to many decrepit houses. Most are not maintained so thorough investigation is a must when buying an old home. Consider the following before making your payment. Check electrical works - Electrical wiring is the first thing you should

Molds - How do I get rid them?
Molds can be harmful. Exposure can include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.  While “moisture absorbent packs” bought at hardware department store thus absorb moisture, you would need lots of it to make it work fully, and may not be economically

Construction investments
may slowdown in 2009
CEBU - Leaders of the Cebu Construction Industry are cautious these days. They are anticipating the global effect of the financial crunch that may dramatically hurt the industry. They forecast a slowdown in new property development that may be felt next year.

Although prices of some construction materials such has steel have now dropped by 30 to 40% in the last 2 months, industry leaders expect the pace of some major developers to slowdown a bit.

Statistics shows that people are very cautious where and if ever they will invest their money.

South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Expansion
PGMA launched the P4.42 billion rehabilitation and upgrading of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) last 2006. There three (3) phases called Toll Road or TR 1, 2 & 3.

Toll Road 1 (TR 1) is a full rehabilitation of the 1.2 kilometers Alabang viaduct. It aims to improve volume capacity and structural integrity.

Panglao - Bohol Airport
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has formally upgraded the Panglao Airport to Panglao International Airport and designated the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to fund principally the multi-billion-peso project.

THE 2009 NATIONAL MID YEAR CONVENTION AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2009

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) made another history in making the 2009 National Mid Year Convention and General Membership Meeting a very fruitful and successful convention that spelled the difference and making distinction from the previous mid year convention.
Almost one thousand participants participated in the said convention coming from different sectors nationwide including exhibitors, sponsors, ladies auxiliaries and guests. The opening ceremonies' keynote speaker was Hon. Rodrigo R. Duterte who was represented by Engr. Jose D. Gestuveo, Jr., the Chief of City Engineers Office while the closing ceremonies' keynote speaker was graced by Hon. Vicente T. Lao, the Regional Development Council chairman.

SEC APPROVES NEW
UAP BY-LAWS
October 26, 2009

The Philippine' Securities and Exchange Commission last October 26, 2009 approved the New UAP-IAPOA By-laws of the United Architects of the Philippines and its Amended Articles of Incorporation. Said By-laws was passed and approved by the General Assembly last April 22, 2008 at the SMX Convention Center during the 34th UAP National Convention and Annual Business Meeting.

HAND-OVER RITES OF CENTRAL COUNCIL SECRETARIAT
UAP accepts the responsibility

Towards the end of 2008, the APEC Architect Monitoring Committees of Mexico and the Philippines had searched for a common span of time convenient to both Monitoring Committees during which Mexico could hand-over the responsibility of Central Council Secretariat to the Philippines. No such common time could be found despite the invitation of the Philippines that the official rites be hosted by the United Architects of the Philippines in December 2008 and the reciprocal invitation of the Federacion de Colegios de Arquitectos de la Republica Mexicana for it to be hosted in Mexico in January 2009. Even so, the Secretariat in Mexico transferred documents to the Philippines electronically.

On April 25, 2009, however, the face-to-face transfer rites transpired when Secretary General for 2007-2008 Fernando Mora Mora came to the Philippines during the 35th National Convention of the United Architects of the Philippines.

35th National Convention
November 26-28, 2009
CAP John Hay Trade and
Cultural Center, BaguioCity

Leading PICE members in 96 chapters from Cagayan to Sulu
belonging to leading government departments, agencies and offices,
construction companies; consulting firms; colleges and universities
are expected to participate in this ANNUAL EVENT of Civil Engineers.
The PICE National Board of Directors through the Convention Bureau will host the event. PICE Baguio Chapter will give full support in the preparations for a meaningful attendance in the 35th NATIONAL
CONVENTION.

Hosted by the
NATIONAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

Supported by the
PICE BAGUIO CHAPTER

FOR INQUIRIES & REGISTRATION
THE PICE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
Unit 701/703/705 Futurepoint Plaza Condominium. 1,
112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City
Tel. Nos. 448-7488 to 90 / 376-4215 _ Tel/Fax Nos. 448-7491 / 376-4255
Cell Nos. (0917) 6278734 / (0920) 9287974 / (0922) 466-5194
Email: picenatl@skyinet
Website: www.pice.org.ph

PICE BAGUIO CHAPTER:
ENGR. DAVID G. SANCHEZ
President, PICE Baguio Chapter
Old P.U.S.O. Building, DPS Compound, Baguio City
Tel/Fax No. (074) 304-4408
Cell (0917) 506-4519
Email picebgo@yahoo.com