Academe

Name	Affiliation
Reynante E. Autida	Western Mindanao State University
Gladys Cherisse J. Completo	University of the Philippines Los Baños
Ian Ken D. Dimzon	Ateneo de Manila University
Jonyl L. Garcia	Adamson University
Patrick John Y. Lim	University of San Carlos
Arvin Paul P. Tuaño	University of the Philippines Los Baños

Government

Name	Affiliation
Princess Lalaine W. Benzon	Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

Industry

Name	Affiliation
Maria Carmela Q. Capule	CRL Laboratories
Arjay C. Cubos	Unilab Inc.

The following members of the ICP Board of Directors have terms which will expire on 30 June 2025:

End Term	Academe	Government	Industry
2025	Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit*	PLTCOL Victor C. Drapete	Dr. Maria Carmela Q. Capule

Three (3) board members — one representative each from the industry, government and academe — are to be elected.

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; and
6. Develop a continuing program of activities leading towards upgrading of standards, such as accreditation of laboratories and professional competencies.

The ICP shall adopt the following election timeline:

• Nomination Period: 07-20 June 2025
• Deadline for Nomination: 20 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
• Posting of Official Nominees: 23 Jun 2025
• Election Period: 23 Jun-04 Jul 2025
• Deadline for Voting: 4 Jul 2025 12:00 PM
• Release of Results: 7 Jul 2025

The term of office of three members of the ICP Board of Directors expires on 30 June 2025.  Nominations are invited for the election of the ICP Board members who will hold office starting 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

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
2025	Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit*	PLTCOL Victor C. Drapete	Dr. Maria Carmela Q. Capule

*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.

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: 07-20 June 2025
• Deadline for Nomination: 20 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
• Posting of Official Nominees: 23 Jun 2025
• Election Period: 23 Jun-04 Jul 2025
• Deadline for Voting: 4 Jul 2025 12:00 PM
• Release of Results: 7 Jul 2025

Term of Office

• Elected officers will serve a term of three (3) years: 2025–2028.

ICP COMELEC 2025

• Dr. Glenn V. Alea – Chair
• Atty. PCOL Albert S. Arturo – Member
• Ms. Priscilla Alice L. Samonte – Member

Guidelines

1. Only active REGULAR members of the ICP in good standing can be nominated, submit a nomination, and vote. Self-nomination will not be accepted. The ICP Membership Committee shall confirm the status of nominators, nominees, and voters.
2. Incumbent ICP Chapter or Cluster officers may be nominated, provided that if they are declared winners, they are considered automatically resigned from their position within the Chapter or Cluster.
3. The ICP Election Committee will contact the nominee, nominator, and qualified voters through their ICP registered email address.
4. The complete nomination form must be submitted by email on or before 20 Jun 2025 12:00 PM. The nominee should submit his/her CV using the ICP COMELEC prescribed format.
5. The official list of newly elected Board members will be posted on the ICP website (https://www.icp.org.ph/) on 7 July 2025.
6. The winning candidate from each sector will hold office for a term of 3 years (1 Jul 2025-30 Jul 2028).
7. The ICP Elections Committee (ICP COMELEC) for 2025 is made up of the following: Dr. Glenn Alea (Chair), and Atty. PCOL Albert S. Arturo, and Ms. Priscilla Alice Samonte (Members).

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 2025 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 2025

[ PROCLAMATION NO. 818, March 03, 2025 ]

DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “EASE OF DOING BUSINESS (EODB) MONTH”

WHEREAS, Section 27, Article II of the Constitution provides that the State shall maintain honesty and integrity in public service, and shall take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Republic Act (RA) No. 9485 or the “Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007,” as amended by RA No. 11032 or the “EODB and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018,” declares it a policy of the State to promote integrity, accountability, proper management of public affairs and public property, as well as to establish effective practices aimed at efficient turnaround of the delivery of government services and the prevention of graft and corruption;

WHEREAS, under Section 17 of RA No. 9485, as amended, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is mandated to implement and oversee a national policy on anti-red tape and EODB, implement various reform initiatives aimed at streamlining government services, recommend policies, processes, and systems to improve regulatory management, monitor and evaluate compliance of agencies, and conduct training programs to ensure adherence to sound regulatory management practices;

WHEREAS, the Administration is committed to strengthening the whole-of-government approach in the delivery of its key services, and is cognizant of the importance of promoting and increasing awareness on the crucial role of RA No. 11032 in creating a more business-friendly environment, driving economic development, and improving bureaucratic efficiency in the country; and

WHEREAS, Section 17, Article VII of the Constitution vests in the President the power of control over all the executive departments, bureaus and offices and the mandate to ensure the faithful execution of laws;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR., President of Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and existing laws, do hereby declare the month of May of every year as “EODB Month.”

For this purpose, the ARTA shall lead the yearly observance of the EODB Month, and identify programs, activities, and projects for the celebration thereof.

All agencies and instrumentalities of the National Government covered by RA No. 9485, as amended, including government-owned or -controlled corporations and local government units, are hereby directed to coordinate with ARTA for the effective implementation of all programs, activities, and projects relative to the celebration of EODB Month. Non-government organizations and the private sector are hereby encouraged to actively participate and render the necessary support and assistance to ARTA in the implementation of all EODB initiatives, including the celebration of the EODB Month.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the President to be affixed.

DONE, in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty-Five.

(SGD.) FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR.

By the President:

(SGD.) LUCAS P. BERSAMIN
Executive Secretary

WHEREAS, the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) is the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) of Chemistry under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC);

WHEREAS, the ICP Board of Directors would like to provide financial assistance to ICP members, both Chemists and Chemical Technicians, who were affected by Typhoon Kristine;

BE IT RESOLVED AS IT HEREBY RESOLVES, that the Board of the ICP hereby APPROVES the following:

To extend its assistance to ICP members (Chemists and Chemical Technicians) who have been badly affected by Typhoon Kristine. The ICP shall set aside a total of P250,000 as assistance provided the following guidelines:

1. The request must be submitted by the president of the ICP chapter / cluster and addressed to the ICP National president. 
2. The beneficiary should be an ICP member who has been directly affected by Typhoon Kristine.
3. Financial assistance to each requesting member shall be a maximum of Fifteen thousand pesos (P15,000). If the area does not currently have operating banks or money transfer facilities, the local chapter is requested to advance the money for reimbursement.
4. Requests can be made until Nov. 30, 2024, or until all of the approved funds have been distributed, whichever comes first. The funds will be given on a first-come first-served basis. 
5. The ICP chapter or cluster president should verify the proper use of the funds.
6. An accounting of the use of the funds will be submitted by the Treasurer.