I. RATIONALE

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP), it is fitting to recognize not only individual excellence but also the enduring legacy of the chemistry profession within Filipino families.

There exist families whose dedication to chemistry spans multiple generations—demonstrating a remarkable tradition of scientific pursuit, professional commitment, and mentorship. Such families embody the values and mission of ICP and serve as an inspiration to both current and future members of the profession.

This proposal seeks to establish a special recognition for families with at least two generations or two siblings of Chemists and/or Chemical Technicians, to honor their collective contribution to the advancement of chemistry in the Philippines.

II. OBJECTIVES

• To recognize and honor families with a multi-generational legacy in the chemistry profession.
• To highlight the role of family influence in nurturing scientific careers.
• To inspire young chemists and students to pursue excellence and continuity in the profession.
• To commemorate ICP’s 50th Anniversary through a meaningful and inclusive recognition program.

III. TITLE OF THE AWARD

Chemistry Family Bond Award

IV. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the award, nominees must meet the following requirements:

1. The family must have at least two (2) generations or at least two (2) siblings/cousins (up to 2nd cousin) of Chemists and/or Chemical Technicians.
2. All individuals included must be duly licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), as applicable (retired professionals need not present a PRC ID).
3. Nominees must be current or past members of ICP in good standing.
4. Proof of family lineage must be provided (e.g., family tree, birth certificates, or equivalent documents).
5. Supporting documents such as PRC IDs, certificates, or other credentials must be submitted.

V. NOMINATION PROCESS

• Nominations shall be endorsed by ICP Chapters and Clusters.
• Each Chapter/Cluster may submit qualified family nominees using a standard nomination form.
• Required documents include:
  • Completed nomination form
  • Family profile and narrative
  • List of Chemists/Chemical Technicians in the family
  • Supporting documents (PRC licenses, proof of lineage, etc.)
• All nominations must be submitted prior to the 50th ICP Anniversary Celebration, within a deadline to be announced.

VI. SCREENING AND VALIDATION

A Screening Committee shall be constituted by ICP to:

• Review and validate submitted documents
• Ensure compliance with eligibility criteria
• Endorse qualified nominees for recognition

All families who meet the criteria shall be recognized. The award is non-competitive in nature.

VII. AWARD AND RECOGNITION

Each qualified family shall receive:

• A Certificate of Recognition
  • A formal citation highlighting the family’s legacy and contribution to the profession

Selected family profiles may also be featured in ICP publications, website, or official social media platforms.

VIII. AWARDING CEREMONY

The awarding shall take place during the 50th ICP Anniversary, where:

• Awardees will be formally presented to the Chemistry community
• A short presentation or citation may be delivered to honor their legacy

IX. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

• Announcement of program and call for nominations: September 1, 2026
• Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
• Screening and validation: October 1-31, 2026
• Awarding ceremony: December 5, 2026 (During the 50th Anniversary Celebration of ICP)

X. CONCLUSION

The Chemistry Family Bond Award is a meaningful initiative that honors not only professional achievement but also the enduring influence of family in shaping the future of the chemistry profession.

As ICP celebrates its 50th Anniversary, this recognition will stand as a testament to the organization’s commitment to excellence, continuity, and the cultivation of future generations of chemists and chemical technicians.

By the ICP Chemistry Family Bond Award Committee:

Arjay C. Cubos, RCh – Chair

Christine Marie M. Tupaz, RCh – Vice Chair

ICP BOD ELECTIONS 2026

OFFICIAL RESULTS
 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW ICP BOD MEMBERS! Our incoming ICP Board of Directors will serve office from July 1 until June 30, 2029.  The official turnover will be on July 11, 2026.

OFFICIAL TALLY OUT OF 395 VOTES.
 

ACADEME SECTOR	TOTAL VOTES	INDUSTRY SECTOR	TOTAL VOTES	GOVERNMENT SECTOR	TOTAL VOTES
Evangeline C. Amor, Ph.D. RCh Institute of Chemistry UP Diliman	206	Maria Carmela Q. Capule, PhD, RCh CRL Environmental Corporation	222	Atty. Severino P. Uy, Jr.,  Juris Doctor, MBA, RCh Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency	230
Sheeva Yahcob-Saddalani,  Ed.D, MSc, RCh Western Mindanao State University	65	Ronald B. Dongaol, Mchem, RCh Express Waste Solutions	63	Annabelle Zamudio, RCh Occupational Safety and Health Center	118
John Dahrell Vilela, MSc., RCh Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila Campus	64	Evangeline M. Maglacas, MBA, RCh Petron Corporation	80
ABSTAIN VOTES	60		30		47

We thank all the candidates for their active engagement in the concluded elections and all ICP regular members who voted. See you next year! 

HOW DID WE VOTE PER REGION?
 

ICP COMELEC 2026

• Dr. Emily V. Castriciones – Chair
• Mr. Mark L. Grageda – Member
• Mr. Julio Salvador C. Valeza – Member

ICP BOD Elections 2026: Official List of Candidates

for the Academe, Industry and Government Representations
 

The ICP COMELEC 2026 hereby announces the official list of candidates for the Academe, Industry and Government representations to the ICP BOD for this year.

1. FOR THE ACADEME REPRESENTATION

2. FOR THE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION

3. FOR THE GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Voting period is from June 10 to 27, 2026.  All ICP Chemist members of good standing are encouraged to cast their vote for their chosen candidate sector representative.

The official results of this year’s elections will be announced on June 30, 2026.

The three newly elected ICP BOD members will replace the following outgoing ICP Board of Directors. The new ICP BOD will hold office for three years: from July 1, 2026  to June 30, 2029.

End Term	Academe	Government	Industry
2026	Dr. Glenn V. Alea*	PCol Albert S. Arturo	Ms. Priscilla Alice L. Samonte*

*Not eligible for re-nomination due to term limit.

The elected members of the board are expected to regularly attend the meetings of the ICP and actively participate in activities geared towards achieving the objectives of the ICP as follows:

1. Support the implementation of the Chemistry Profession Act and the Code of Ethics for chemists and safeguard the professional interests of the registered chemists.
2. Make the chemistry professionals (both chemists and chemical technicians) conscious of their serious responsibilities in helping the country develop.
3. Provide a forum to exchange ideas on the chemistry profession.
4. Cultivate discipline among the members, develop the spirit of camaraderie, and maintain occupational standards.
5. Encourage and foster chemical education.
6. Develop a continuing program of activities leading towards upgrading of standards, such as accreditation of laboratories and professional competencies.

ICP Elections 2026 – Nomination Guidelines

The Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) invites nominations for its 2026 elections. Below are the official guidelines:

Eligibility

• Only active Regular Members in good standing may nominate, be nominated, and vote.
• Self-nominations are not accepted.
• The ICP Membership Committee will verify the status of all nominators, nominees, and voters.

Nomination Process

• The ICP Election Committee (COMELEC) will contact nominees using the email provided by the nominator.
• To be considered an official candidate, nominees must:
  • Accept the nomination via email on or before the deadline.
  • Submit a CV using the ICP COMELEC-prescribed format. (see link below).

Timeline

• Nomination Period: 01 Apr- 15 May 2026 (Extended to 22 May 2026 for Government Sector)
  • ➤ Nomination form must be submitted by 12:00 NN, 15 May 2026 (Extended to 12:00 NN, 22 May 2026 for Government Sector)
• Posting of Official Nominees: 30 May 2026
  • ➤ Visit https://www.icp.org.ph/ for updates
  • *Official nominees/candidates shall prepare a short video-clip (2-minutes maximum) to present their plans/platforms in case they get elected. 02 June 2026
• Election Period: 10–27 June 2026
  • ➤ Results will be announced on 30 June 2026
    

Term of Office

• Elected officers will serve a term of three (3) years: 2026–2029.

Tie-Breaking Mechanism

If candidates receive a tie in the number of votes, the following procedure applies:

1. Runoff Election. A runoff election shall be conducted between the tied candidates within seven (7) days after the official announcement of the initial election results. Only active Regular Members in good standing may vote in the runoff election.
2. Announcement of Results. The ICP Election Committee (COMELEC) shall announce the runoff election results within three (3) days after the close of voting.
3. Persistent Tie. In the event that the runoff election also results in a tie, the winner shall be determined by drawing of lots conducted by the ICP COMELEC in the presence of the tied candidates or their representatives, and the result shall be deemed final.

Handling of Election Protests

1. Who May File a Protest
   Any active Regular Member of the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) in good standing who participated in the election may file an election protest.
2. Grounds for Protest
   A protest may be filed based on alleged irregularities in the conduct of the nomination process, voting procedures, vote counting, or other matters that may have materially affected the outcome of the election.
3. Filing of Protest
   The protest must be submitted in writing and addressed to the ICP Election Committee (COMELEC) within three (3) days from the official announcement of election results. The protest should clearly state the grounds and include any supporting evidence or documentation.
4. Review and Resolution
   The ICP COMELEC shall review the protest and may request additional information from the concerned parties if necessary. The committee shall render a decision within seven (7) days from receipt of the protest.
5. Finality of Decision
   The decision of the ICP COMELEC, once affirmed by the ICP Board of Directors, shall be considered final and executory.

ICP COMELEC 2026

• Dr. Emily V. Castriciones – Chair
• Mr. Mark L. Grageda – Member
• Mr. Julio Salvador C. Valeza – Member

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has opened the nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award. Please see the PRC Memo Circular No. 12 series of 2017 for guidance.

The Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) is calling for nominations for the 2026 PRC Outstanding Professional of the Year in the Field of Chemistry. Nominations may come from the academe, government and the industry.

In connection with this, if you have chemists in mind, with active PRC licenses and membership to ICP, who will qualify, we highly encourage you to nominate them.

Submit us the names for nomination to secretariat@icp.org.ph.

Access nomination forms and supporting documents here:

Deadline of submission is on 15 May 2026

EXTENDED for GOVERNMENT SECTOR REPRESENTION ONLY

The ICP COMELEC 2026 is extending the call for nomination for the government sector representation to the ICP BOD. No qualified nominations were received for this sector. You are encouraged to submit your nominations by the deadline, May 22, 12noon.

The term of office of three members of the ICP Board of Directors expires on 30 June 2026.  Nominations are invited for the election of ICP Board members, who will hold office from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.

Three board members — one representative each from the industry, government, and academe are to be elected. Only active REGULAR members of the ICP (chemists) may nominate and be nominated.

End Term	Academe	Government	Industry
2026	Dr. Glenn V. Alea*	PCol Albert S. Arturo	Ms. Priscilla Alice L. Samonte*

*Not eligible for re-nomination due to term limit.

The elected members of the board are expected to regularly attend the meetings of the ICP and actively participate in activities geared towards achieving the objectives of the ICP as follows:

1. Support the implementation of the Chemistry Profession Act and the Code of Ethics for chemists and safeguard the professional interests of the registered chemists.
2. Make the chemistry professionals (both chemists and chemical technicians) conscious of their serious responsibilities in helping the country develop.
3. Provide a forum to exchange ideas on the chemistry profession.
4. Cultivate discipline among the members, develop the spirit of camaraderie, and maintain occupational standards.
5. Encourage and foster chemical education.
6. Develop a continuing program of activities leading towards upgrading of standards, such as accreditation of laboratories and professional competencies.

ICP Elections 2026 – Nomination Guidelines

The Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) invites nominations for its 2026 elections. Below are the official guidelines:

Eligibility

• Only active Regular Members in good standing may nominate, be nominated, and vote.
• Self-nominations are not accepted.
• The ICP Membership Committee will verify the status of all nominators, nominees, and voters.

Nomination Process

• The ICP Election Committee (COMELEC) will contact nominees using the email provided by the nominator.
• To be considered an official candidate, nominees must:
  • Accept the nomination via email on or before the deadline.
  • Submit a CV using the ICP COMELEC-prescribed format. (see link below).

Timeline

• Nomination Period: 01 Apr- 15 May 2026 (Extended to 22 May 2026 for Government Sector)
  • ➤ Nomination form must be submitted by 12:00 NN, 15 May 2026 (Extended to 12:00 NN, 22 May 2026 for Government Sector)
• Posting of Official Nominees: 30 May 2026
  • ➤ Visit https://www.icp.org.ph/ for updates
  • *Official nominees/candidates shall prepare a short video-clip (2-minutes maximum) to present their plans/platforms in case they get elected. 02 June 2026
• Election Period: 10–27 June 2026
  • ➤ Results will be announced on 30 June 2026
    

Term of Office

• Elected officers will serve a term of three (3) years: 2026–2029.

Tie-Breaking Mechanism

If candidates receive a tie in the number of votes, the following procedure applies:

1. Runoff Election. A runoff election shall be conducted between the tied candidates within seven (7) days after the official announcement of the initial election results. Only active Regular Members in good standing may vote in the runoff election.
2. Announcement of Results. The ICP Election Committee (COMELEC) shall announce the runoff election results within three (3) days after the close of voting.
3. Persistent Tie. In the event that the runoff election also results in a tie, the winner shall be determined by drawing of lots conducted by the ICP COMELEC in the presence of the tied candidates or their representatives, and the result shall be deemed final.

Handling of Election Protests

1. Who May File a Protest
   Any active Regular Member of the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) in good standing who participated in the election may file an election protest.
2. Grounds for Protest
   A protest may be filed based on alleged irregularities in the conduct of the nomination process, voting procedures, vote counting, or other matters that may have materially affected the outcome of the election.
3. Filing of Protest
   The protest must be submitted in writing and addressed to the ICP Election Committee (COMELEC) within three (3) days from the official announcement of election results. The protest should clearly state the grounds and include any supporting evidence or documentation.
4. Review and Resolution
   The ICP COMELEC shall review the protest and may request additional information from the concerned parties if necessary. The committee shall render a decision within seven (7) days from receipt of the protest.
5. Finality of Decision
   The decision of the ICP COMELEC, once affirmed by the ICP Board of Directors, shall be considered final and executory.

ICP COMELEC 2026

• Dr. Emily V. Castriciones – Chair
• Mr. Mark L. Grageda – Member
• Mr. Julio Salvador C. Valeza – Member