The IECEP History
THE "INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES" (IECEP) : PROFILE OF AN ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORT OF THE ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY
The Institute of Electronics & Communications Engineers of the Philippines was organized in 1950 by a group of pioneers in the electronics and communications fields in the country, which included Dean Jose S. Alfonso, Mamerto Buenafe, Fred Carino, Ciriaco Coronel, Jose Grey, Alfredo Gella, Ariston Huliganga, Gonzalo Kamantigue, Albino Lara and Venancio Pineda. Dean Alfonso served as the founding President of the organization.
It was during the term of Engr. Rosauro Calupitan (1968-1970) when Republic Act No. 5734 was enacted into law, by the virtue of which the Electronics & Communications Engineering (ECE) profession was born, and the mechanism for the registration and licensing of ECE's was put into place. Engr. Calupitan was subsequently appointed the first ever Chairman of the Board of Examiners for Electronics & Communications Engineering, with Engrs. Felicito Rey Signo and Rigoberto Espinosa as Members.
The succession of IECEP Presidents thereafter reads like a virtual "Who's Who?" in the electronics and telecommunications industry of the Philippines: Guillermo Canon, Felicito Rey Signo, Bienvenido Tesoro, Gen. Ceferino Carreon. Col. Zosimo Carlos, Geminiano Mercado, Godofredo Ordoña, Alfredo Libuit, Col. Celso Gironella, Rogelio Ramos, Fortunato Perlas, Dionisio Ababat, Sr., Pedro Ybañez, Isabelo Ferido Jr., Commodore Rene Leandro Ebro, Henry Galingan, Conrado Hernandez, Ernesto Arce, Gen. Teodoro Yabes, Alex Villamar, Romulo Agatep, Joel Marciano, Herminio Orbe, Sylvia Marcelo, Fernando Morales, Nestor Dacanay, Aurora Adecer-Rubio and the incumbent, Edgardo Cabarios, of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
IECEP is recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission as the only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) for the electronics engineering profession, with Accreditation No. 03. IECEP is also a founding member of the Philippine Electronics and Telecommunications Federation (PETEF), and is also affiliated with the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), the umbrella organization of all APO's in the country, as well as with the Philippine Technological Council (PTC). It is the designated APO for the assessment and evaluation of applications for admission of electronics engineers to the ASEAN and APEC Engineer Registers.
To date, there are over 30,000 registered ECE's in the Philippines, with a big number gainfully employed in jobs outside of the country. Indeed, the ECE profession has been a big part of the overseas labor workforce, starting from the late 80's, when countries in the Middle East started developing their telecommunications infrastructure. Up to this time, there remain a substantial number of ECE's still employed in well-paying jobs outside of the country, doing their country proud with their skills, industry and competence.
A good number of ECE's are holding responsible positions in the eleven-or-so service providers in the Philippines offering fixed, cellular and other telecommunications services. ECE's are also gainfully employed in the government and the academe, as well as in the other sectors of the burgeoning electronics and telecommunications industry in the country: broadcasting, cable TV, semiconductor manufacturing, instrumentation and control, information technology and computer hardware manufacturing, software development, avionics, medical electronics, etc.
IECEP has published the Philippine Electronics Code, Volumes I (Safety) and II (Building Telephone Facilities), as well as the Manual of Practice for ECE's. It has successfully worked for the inclusion of the ECE profession in the National Building Code, and has actively participated in the updating of the ECE curriculum and the development of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency Program of the Commission on Higher Education, as well as in the formulation of standards for telecommunications licensing and regulations by the National Telecommunications Commission and standards for audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment, including power supplies and transformers, power electronics and reactors by the Bureau of Products Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry.
IECEP conducts a yearly inter-scholastic quiz among schools and universities offering the ECE course, to promote camaraderie and intellectual competition among ECE students. IECEP also offers scholarship programs to deserving ECE students, funded from contributions from members and through the annual IECEP Golf Tournament.
With the advent of modern technologies, and new developments in both the technological and regulatory environment, a new law was enacted in 2004 that re-defined the scope of practice of the ECE and renamed the profession to simply "Electronics Engineering", taking into account the ever-expanding fields generically covered by the electronics industry. The new law (Republic Act No. 9292) took effect in May 27, 2004 and now governs the licensure procedures, practice, rights and entitlements of three different categories in the profession, namely; the Electronics Engineer (ECE), the Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE) and the Electronics Technician (ECT).
Consequently, IECEP was re-registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under its new name of "Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Inc", while retaining its acronym "IECEP".
It was during the term of Engr. Rosauro Calupitan (1968-1970) when Republic Act No. 5734 was enacted into law, by the virtue of which the Electronics & Communications Engineering (ECE) profession was born, and the mechanism for the registration and licensing of ECE's was put into place. Engr. Calupitan was subsequently appointed the first ever Chairman of the Board of Examiners for Electronics & Communications Engineering, with Engrs. Felicito Rey Signo and Rigoberto Espinosa as Members.
The succession of IECEP Presidents thereafter reads like a virtual "Who's Who?" in the electronics and telecommunications industry of the Philippines: Guillermo Canon, Felicito Rey Signo, Bienvenido Tesoro, Gen. Ceferino Carreon. Col. Zosimo Carlos, Geminiano Mercado, Godofredo Ordoña, Alfredo Libuit, Col. Celso Gironella, Rogelio Ramos, Fortunato Perlas, Dionisio Ababat, Sr., Pedro Ybañez, Isabelo Ferido Jr., Commodore Rene Leandro Ebro, Henry Galingan, Conrado Hernandez, Ernesto Arce, Gen. Teodoro Yabes, Alex Villamar, Romulo Agatep, Joel Marciano, Herminio Orbe, Sylvia Marcelo, Fernando Morales, Nestor Dacanay, Aurora Adecer-Rubio and the incumbent, Edgardo Cabarios, of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
IECEP is recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission as the only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) for the electronics engineering profession, with Accreditation No. 03. IECEP is also a founding member of the Philippine Electronics and Telecommunications Federation (PETEF), and is also affiliated with the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), the umbrella organization of all APO's in the country, as well as with the Philippine Technological Council (PTC). It is the designated APO for the assessment and evaluation of applications for admission of electronics engineers to the ASEAN and APEC Engineer Registers.
To date, there are over 30,000 registered ECE's in the Philippines, with a big number gainfully employed in jobs outside of the country. Indeed, the ECE profession has been a big part of the overseas labor workforce, starting from the late 80's, when countries in the Middle East started developing their telecommunications infrastructure. Up to this time, there remain a substantial number of ECE's still employed in well-paying jobs outside of the country, doing their country proud with their skills, industry and competence.
A good number of ECE's are holding responsible positions in the eleven-or-so service providers in the Philippines offering fixed, cellular and other telecommunications services. ECE's are also gainfully employed in the government and the academe, as well as in the other sectors of the burgeoning electronics and telecommunications industry in the country: broadcasting, cable TV, semiconductor manufacturing, instrumentation and control, information technology and computer hardware manufacturing, software development, avionics, medical electronics, etc.
IECEP has published the Philippine Electronics Code, Volumes I (Safety) and II (Building Telephone Facilities), as well as the Manual of Practice for ECE's. It has successfully worked for the inclusion of the ECE profession in the National Building Code, and has actively participated in the updating of the ECE curriculum and the development of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency Program of the Commission on Higher Education, as well as in the formulation of standards for telecommunications licensing and regulations by the National Telecommunications Commission and standards for audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment, including power supplies and transformers, power electronics and reactors by the Bureau of Products Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry.
IECEP conducts a yearly inter-scholastic quiz among schools and universities offering the ECE course, to promote camaraderie and intellectual competition among ECE students. IECEP also offers scholarship programs to deserving ECE students, funded from contributions from members and through the annual IECEP Golf Tournament.
With the advent of modern technologies, and new developments in both the technological and regulatory environment, a new law was enacted in 2004 that re-defined the scope of practice of the ECE and renamed the profession to simply "Electronics Engineering", taking into account the ever-expanding fields generically covered by the electronics industry. The new law (Republic Act No. 9292) took effect in May 27, 2004 and now governs the licensure procedures, practice, rights and entitlements of three different categories in the profession, namely; the Electronics Engineer (ECE), the Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE) and the Electronics Technician (ECT).
Consequently, IECEP was re-registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under its new name of "Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Inc", while retaining its acronym "IECEP".
THE IECEP VISION
"The world-class organization of humane, competent, virtuous and globally-competitive electronics professionals"
THE IECEP MISSION
"To be the showcase of professional and technical development and a paradigm of excellence in applying the principles of electronics technology for the advancement of humanity"
THE ROLE OF IECEP
* Promote continuing professional development and competence among its members.
* Institutionalize professionalism and ethical practice among its members.
* Preserve/enhance the social and moral stature/prestige of the profession.
* Protect the rights and privileges of members in the practice of the profession.
* Promote the general well-being of its members.
* Provide the infrastructure and resources for academic and career development programs.
* Maintain unity among Electronics and Communications professionals through one Accredited Professional Organization.
* Increase membership and encourage the active participation of members in activities of the organization.
* Recognize outstanding academic and professional achievements and contributions to the profession.
* Formulate, update and recommend adoption of codes, laws, rules and regulations, programs and technical standards affecting the ECE profession.
* Validate complaints and assist affected parties in pursuing corrective measures against violations of laws, rules and regulations affecting public interest relative to the practice of the profession.
* Cooperate/coordinate with and assist government and non-government organizations in all matters relevant to the practice of the profession.
* Exercise and safeguard the right to nominate qualified candidates to the Board of Electronics & Communications Engineering from among its active members.
* Initiate and/or participate in meaningful social, cultural and civic activities.
* Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with international organizations.
* Enhance public awareness about IECEP and the ECE profession, and disseminate latest technological and regulatory information regarding the profession.
This is the history of IECEP, read this to know where we Electronics Engineers came from. It Provides also he Vission, Mission and Role.
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