A career-orientation webinar introducing the chemistry profession, career pathways, and real-world practice across industry, academe, and public service.

Celebrate #ChemWeek2026 and 50^th Anniversary of the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines #ICP50 with us as we kick off an Au-some Chemistry Week! 

Chem 101: Jumpstarting Your Chemistry Career is a half-day webinar organized in celebration of Chemistry Week 2026. This session brings together experts from the industry, academe, and government sectors to share their professional journeys, insights, and practical advice for aspiring and early-career chemistry professionals.

Designed as an introductory yet inspiring session, the webinar aims to guide participants in understanding the diverse career paths available in chemistry and the skills, certifications, and experiences needed to succeed.

Event Details

📅 Date: February 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Platform: Zoom Webinar
💰 Registration Fee: Free

Official Webinar Hashtag: #ChemWeek2026 #ICP50

Session 1: Foundations of the Chemistry Profession
Glenn V. Alea, RCh, PhD
President, ICP

PRC Board Of Chemistry
Professional Regulatory Commission

Session 2: Career Chemistry Pathways in Industry – From Laboratory to large-scale applications
Ms. Maria Josephine B. Gonzales, RCh
Nestle Philippines

Session 3: Chemistry Career Pathways in Academe – Teaching, Research, and Innovation
Ea Kristine Clarisse Tulin-Escueta, RCh, PhD
Visayas State University

Session 4: Chemistry Career Pathways in Government – Science in Public Service
Mr. Julio Salvador Valeza, RCh
Bureau of Plant Industry

Session Moderator: Princess Lalaine Walath-Benzon, RCh / Arjay C. Cubos, RCh
Technical Support/Assistant: Elliard Rowell Yanza, MSc, RCh / Eddie C. Callejas

Registration

Registration is required to receive a certificate. Confirmed slots are on a first-come-first-served basis. An automatic response will be sent to the participant upon receipt of their registration. Access to the Zoom Webinar platform will be sent through the email address provided during the registration. Strictly one email address per registrant.

Ready to make your chemistry journey Au-some?

Register now to save your spot and jumpstart your chemistry career!

Deadline of Registration: February 13, 2026

Inquiries

For inquiries regarding registration and other concerns, please contact:

Ms. Julie Trinidad
ICP Office Secretary
Landline Number: (+632) 8-635-3575
Mobile Number: (0907) 751-7121
Email Address: secretariat@icp.org.ph

Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM PhST.

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

The Control Charts for Analytical Chemists will be held at the Occupational Safety And Health Center (OSHC), North Ave., Quezon City on July 8, 2025 by Edgar F. Paski, Ph.D.

What you will learn

• Using control charts for establishing metrological traceability of measurements
• ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements for using control charts in testing laboratories
• Basics of statistical process control for testing laboratories
• Assigning limits for control charts
• How to setup and use a spreadsheet for central tendency charts and precision charts
• Detecting trends in control charts
• Gleaning information from charts of proficiency testing results

Registration fee:
ICP member: P1,750
Non-ICP member: P2,250

Bank Details:
Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Name: Integrated Chemists of the Philippines Inc
Account No.: 3081 0830 95

Note: For bulk payment, kindly include the names of the participants in the deposit slip.
For bank transfers kindly include the names of the participants in the remarks.

3-4 April 2025
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Philippine Standard Time
Century Park Hotel, City of Manila

12 CPD UNITS (CHM-2020-007-552)

Conference Objectives

The purpose of this conference is focused on the needs of Philippine chemical laboratories addressing issues and challenges in chemical regulations and aims to maintain our high level of performance comparable to international standards in providing accurate and reliable chemical test results through laboratory accreditation and recognition.

Who Can Attend?

1. Management and Laboratory Personnel, and all involved in Laboratory Operations and maintenance of Laboratory Quality Management System; and
2. Chemistry and Other Allied Professionals from the Academe, Government and the Industry.

Conference Programme

Speaker Presentations

Conference Registration Procedures

We encourage one registrant, one payment. This is for easier verification of the payment.
The participant should prepare the following before filling out the form:

1. Scanned copy/screenshot of validated deposit slip/fund transfer confirmation of payment of registration fee;
2. Scanned copy of valid ICP membership ID, certificate of membership, or Official Receipt; and
3. PRC Registration Number (for Registered Chemist/Registered Chemical Technician).

Confirmed slots for the 8th NCCL are on a first-come-first-served basis. An automatic response will be sent to the participant upon receipt of their registration.

Automatic Response:

“Thank you for your registration to the 8th National Conference of Chemical Laboratories. We will verify your membership and payment. You will receive a message from us officially confirming your registration.”

The registration is non-refundable but maybe transferred to another individual.
Strictly one email address per registrant.

Registration Fees

Registration entitles the participant to the conference sessions, snacks, and meals.
The Registration Fees are as follows, depending on status of ICP Membership:

Active ICP Member, Registration Fee: PhP 6,000.00
Non-ICP Member, Registration Fee: PhP 7,000.00

Proof of membership status must be uploaded together with the scanned copy of the machine-validated deposit slip or system-generated fund transfer confirmation during the online registration.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS ON 31 MAR 2025.

Payment of Registration Fees

Registration fees may be deposited over the counter (bank) or through electronic fund transfer. Any related charges are on the account of the participant. The depository banks are as follows:

Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
(Branch: Loyola Katipunan)
Bank Account Name: Integrated Chemists of the Philippines
Bank Account Number: 3081-0830-95

Official Receipts

Official receipts are provided during the onsite registration of attendance to the conference.

Inquiries

For inquiries regarding registration and payment, please contact:

Ms. Julie Trinidad
ICP Office Secretary
Landline Number: (+632) 8-700-39838
Mobile Number: (+63) 917-711-2132
Email Address: secretariat@icp.org.ph

Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM PhST.

Conference Partners

In celebration of the Chemistry Week 2025, ICP will host a webinar featuring chemists from the academe, industry and government services who will provide short and inspiring talks of their careers and insights on the impact of AI in their workplace and on the Chemistry Profession in general. Attendees will be welcomed to the ICP fold by ICP President, Fabian Dayrit, Ph.D. RhC and will meet the members of the PRC Board of Chemistry: Adoracion P. Resurreccion, PhD, RCh; Soledad S. Castañeda, PhD, RCh, Ma. Theresa C. Cayton, MSc, RCh. Our featured speaker is former ICP Board of Director Secretary, Atty. Ma. Cristina Moratalla, RCh who will present on the Chemistry Profession Act and Ethical Standards in the Age of AI.

Event Schedule

Webinar Emcee: Mutya Samonte, MSc, RCh
Official Webinar Hashtag: #ChemWeek2025

Topic 1: Introduction to the ICP and the Chemistry Profession Law (RA 10657)
Fabian M. Dayrit, PhD, RCh
President, ICP

Topic 2: Meet the PRC Board of Chemistry
Adoracion P. Resurreccion, PhD, RCh
Soledad S. Castañeda, PhD, RCh
Ma. Theresa C. Cayton, MSc, RCh
PRC Board of Chemistry

Topic 3: Ethical Chemistry in the Age of AI
Atty. Ma. Cristina L. Moratalla, RCh, MBA
Former Secretary, ICP Board of Directors

Topic 4: Presentations and Panel Discussion on Careers in Chemistry

Academe – Teaching: Mara Milagros Del Callar Esguerra, MSc., RCh
Philippine Science High School System – Department of Chemistry
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago Avenue (formerly Agham Road), Diliman, Quezon City

Academe – Research: Evangeline C. Amor, Ph.D., RCh
Terrestrial Natural Products Laboratory Institute of Chemistry, College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City

Industry – Corporate: Glenn C. Apostol, RCh
Technical Director, Chemrez Technologies, Inc.
PFCS Awardee for Chemical Industry (2024)

Industry – Entrepreneurship: Shalom Rodriguez, RCh
Owner and Founder, Magayon Ventures OPC

Government – Regulatory: Mayflor N. Ramos Candelaria, RCh, DD, MM
EQM Section Head/Assistant Manager Environmental Permits Division CLARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
President, ICP – Region 3 Chapter

Government – Research: Jasmin A. Lee-Donaal, RCh, PFT
Provincial Science and Technology Director, Kalinga President, ICP – CAR Cluster

Session Moderator: Emily V. Castriciones PhD, RCh
Technical Support/Assistant: Elliard Rowell Yanza, MSc, RCh / Yasmin Edanol, MSc. RCh.

Raffle Draw
Only confirmed, pre-registered participants are automatically signed up for the raffle draw.

Registration

Registration is required to receive a certificate. Confirmed slots (limited to 500) are on a first-come-first-served basis. An automatic response will be sent to the participant upon receipt of their registration. Access to the Zoom Webinar platform will be sent through the email address provided during the registration. Strictly one email address per registrant. Registration is free for active ICP Members.

Inquiries

For inquiries regarding registration and other concerns, please contact:

Ms. Julie Trinidad
ICP Office Secretary
Landline Number: (+632) 8-635-3575
Mobile Number: (0907) 751-7121 Email Address: secretariat@icp.org.ph

Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM PhST.