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

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 28 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.

Advisory: Due to the limited capacity of the venue, onsite registration of guests may not be accommodated.

19 November 2024 

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 2024 Oathtaking of New Chemists and Chemical Technicians:

Date / Time: December 19, 2024 (Thursday), 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
On-site registration will start at 10:00am

Venue: Philippine International Convention Center Plenary Hall
PICC Complex, 1307 Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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.

Oathtaking Ceremony: The Oathtaking of New Chemists and Chemical Technicians is being organized by the Board of Chemistry (BOC), with the assistance of the ICP. An official photographer (MJE Photography Services) will be available.

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.

Payment for oathtaking: The costs for the Oathtaking (per person, food not included) are as follows.

PhP 900 for oathtakers (includes the souvenir program with the names of all the board passers)
PhP 700 for guests (souvenir program not included; a limited number of copies available for purchase)
ICP Membership fee and ID card valid for 3 years: P1,000

Deadline for oathtaking registration and online payment: December 12, 2024 (Wednesday).

Payment Instructions:

1. Deposit your payment for tickets (P900 for inductees; P700 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/ifEXKEorGWG9MzaeA 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: The receipts and tickets will be given to you upon registration at the PICC 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.

Job Opportunities: Several companies will be present at the Oathtaking for job recruitment. Please bring your CV and ID photos.

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/
ICP FB: https://www.facebook.com/icporg

We look forward to seeing you at the Oathtaking Ceremony! Thank you.

Edgar F. Paski, PhD
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Canada

Why learn about measurement uncertainty?

The determination of measurement is needed to establish the accuracy of a chemical analysis. It is just as important as the test result. This workshop will include principal topics covered in Eurachem/CITAC Guide. Measurement uncertainty is now a requirement for chemical analytical results.

Davao
July 19-20, 2024
D’Leonor Hotel
JP Laurel St., Bajada, Davao City

Manila
July 26-27, 2024
OSHA, North Ave., Quezon City

7th National Conference of Chemical Laboratories: Harmonization of Methods for Food Safety
12 CPD Units granted by the PRC CPD Council for Chemistry!
26-27 February 2024
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Philippine Standard Time
Century Park Hotel, City of Manila

Conference Objectives

The purpose of this conference is for chemical laboratories to be knowledgeable of the initiatives on the harmonization of chemical methods of analysis in the national and international arena for the provision of accurate and reliable chemical test results, addressing emerging concerns.

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

Click here to download the conference program.

Conference Registration Procedures

Click link to the Online Registration Form:

http://tinyurl.com/7thNCCL2024

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 7th 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 7th National Conference of Chemical Laboratories. We will verify your membership and payment. You will receive a message from us officially confirming your registration.”

The turn-around time for the confirmation of the registration is ten (10) working days. After the verification of membership and payment, the participant/s will receive the confirmation of his/her 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 5,000.00
Inactive ICP Member, Registration Fee: PhP 6,000.00
Non-ICP Member, Registration Fee: PhP 6,000.00

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 17 February 2024.

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.