14/05/2026
Congratulations to our 74 New Civil Engineers! 🎉👷♂️👷♀️
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) Negros Oriental Chapter, in coordination with the Professional Regulation Commission - Region 7, successfully held the Oathtaking Ceremony of New Civil Engineers today, 05/14/2026, at the Hotel Essencia, Dumaguete City—the City of Gentle People!
During his inspiring Welcome Address, Chapter President ENGR. RICHARD U. LAO proudly presented 74 outstanding passers of the March 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination. We are thrilled to welcome these brilliant new professionals who hail from esteemed institutions across the region:
🎓 Negros Oriental State University (NORSU)
🎓 Silliman University
🎓 Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod
🎓 Jose Rizal Memorial State University
🎓 Cebu Institute of Technology - University (CIT-U)
🎓 Andres Bonifacio College
🎓 University of Cebu
🎓 Southland College
A heartfelt moment of the evening was dedicated to the proud parents, families, and loved ones. The journey to becoming a civil engineer is paved with challenges, but your unwavering support and sacrifices helped these young men and women cross the finish line. Thank you! 👏
Other highlights of the momentous event included:
An inspiring Keynote Address and the Administration of the Professional Oath led by Administering Officer Dir. Narcival Z. Taquiqui, PRC Regional Director-R7.
The solemn Pinning and Presentation of Certificates, officially recognizing our honorees as full-fledged professionals.
A celebratory dinner and fellowship guided by our Master of Ceremony, Franz Miguel Tolentino.
To our new Civil Engineers: You are no longer just students; you are the builders of our future and the designers of our infrastructure. As you embrace this great responsibility, always remember to build with integrity, design with safety in mind, and serve the public with excellence.
Welcome to the profession! Mabuhay ang mga Inhinyerong Sibil! 🏗️🇵🇭 To God be the glory.