14 November 2025
To our New Chemists and Chemical Technicians:
Congratulations and welcome to the Chemistry Profession!!! The Board of Chemistry of the Professional Regulation Commission, in cooperation with the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP), will conduct the 2025 Oathtaking of New Chemists and Chemical Technicians:
Date / Time: December 18, 2025 (Thursday)
AM Session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
For all Chemists, and for Chemical Technicians with family names Abaca to Cañete.
Registration will start at 07:30 AM
PM Session: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM;
For Chemical Technicians with family names Cebretas to Zurbano.
Registration will start at 12:00 pm
Venue: SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Lane, Pasay, Metro Manila
Attire: Filipiniana for oathtakers; Business attire for guests
PRC Registration: Oathtakers must get their PRC QR code through LERIS http://online.prc.gov.ph before they can take their oath. Expect an announcement from the PRC regarding the start date for PRC registration.
Oathtaking Registration: To attend the oathtaking ceremony, please be guided by the following:
A. ICP Membership: All registered Chemists and Chemical Technicians are required by law (RA 10657- Chemistry Profession Act) to become Regular and Associate membership, respectively, in the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) for Chemists and Chemical Technicians. The Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) is the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) for the Chemistry profession. For more information about ICP Membership details, visit https://www.icp.org.ph/membership/. To join ICP and register as a member, click the QR code below.
B. Payment for oathtaking: The costs for the Oathtaking (per person, food not included) are as follows.
P1300 for oath takers (souvenir program with the names of all 2025 board passers included)
P1000 for guests (souvenir program, not included)
ICP Membership fee and ID card valid for 3 years: P1,000
Deadline for Oathtaking Registration and online payment: December 12, 2025 (Friday).
Payment Instructions:
(1) Deposit your payment for tickets (P1,300 for inductees; P1,000 for guests) to the ICP account (BPI Loyola-Katipunan branch, account No. 3081-0830-95). Accepted modes of payment: Bank deposit (cash or check); Mobile or Online Banking; GCash*; PayMaya. *For GCash transactions: use “ICP” as the account name. Upload the transaction receipt (with payment date and transaction reference number clearly shown) after your payment has been processed. NOTE: Any interbank transaction fee must be shouldered by the applicant.
(2) Scan or photograph your machine-validated deposit slip or screenshot your online transaction. This will serve as your proof of payment.
(3) Click https://forms.gle/5WVFvsPA3zCiBjV1A and follow the instructions to provide the required information and upload the required documents.
(4) Distribution of receipts and selling of additional tickets for guests: Present your printed QR code obtained from PRC registration through LERIS http://online.prc.gov.ph before getting your receipts and tickets.
(5) The receipts and tickets will be given to you upon registration at the SMX registration desk, or they may be claimed at Room 315, Don Lorenzo Bldg., 889 P. Paredes St., Sampaloc, Manila (across PRC Morayta) from Dec 4 to 12 (9:00 am-4:00 pm only). You may also buy additional tickets for guests during this time.
C. Job Opportunities: Several companies will be present at the Oathtaking for job recruitment. Please bring your CV and ID photos.
D. Official photographer: The official photographer for the event is MJE Printing Services.
For updates and further information, please visit the ICP website or FB page.
ICP website: https://www.icp.org.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/icp.org.ph
We look forward to seeing you at the Oathtaking Ceremony! Thank you.
Yours truly,
GLENN V. ALEA, RCh, Ph.D.
President
Integrated Chemists of the Philippines