Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners - NCR Chapter

Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners - NCR Chapter A professional organization that promotes the practice of environmental planning in the Philippines.

In 2003, a researcher named Fred Reichheld published a finding in the Harvard Business Review that changed how organizat...
26/07/2026

In 2003, a researcher named Fred Reichheld published a finding in the Harvard Business Review that changed how organizations measure loyalty.

He had spent years searching for a single question that could predict whether an organization would grow. Not satisfaction. Not attendance. Something sturdier than both.

What he found was this: the strongest signal is whether a person is willing to recommend the organization to someone they care about.

When you tell a friend to join something, you are lending them your own credibility. If the experience disappoints them, it costs you. That is why people are careful with recommendations, and it is exactly why the willingness to give one is such an honest measure of trust.

That insight became the Net Promoter Score.

At our recent General Membership Meeting, we asked our members that question.

PIEP NCR NET PROMOTER SCORE:
70.59%

Three out of every four members are ready to put their names behind this chapter. That is what places PIEP NCR in the highest band. Earning their confidence is the clearest work ahead of us.

We are not treating this as a finish line.

To everyone who responded, salamat po. 🌱

To every new EnP out there, there is a seat for you here.

24/06/2026

Acceptance of CPD Undertaking for the Renewal of Professional Identification Card is Extended


The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public that the acceptance of CPD undertaking for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (PIC) is extended until 31 December 2026.

For queries and concerns, please email the CPD Division at [email protected].

For updates on CPD, you may check the PRC website at www.prc.gov.ph and follow the PRC page at https://www.facebook.com/professionalregulationcommission

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02/03/2026

MEET OUR SPEAKERS.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Andre Uychiaoco, EnP, a licensed Environmental Planner who earned his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from the State University of New York, as he will present on “Fisheries Harvest Strategies in the Philippines”

A recipient of 2025 President’s Award from the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE), Atty./Engr. Mark Dale Diamond Perral will highlight strategic approaches to resilient and sustainable urban water management through his discussion on “Planning for Flood Control and Waterways”

And, we are honored to have Ms. Chen Reyes-Mencias, EnP, a licensed Environmental Planner and recipient of 1998 Hero for Today Award from Reader’s Digest Asia and Australia, that will guide us through “Livelihood for a Living Environment” that will highlight a sustainable financing strategy for protected areas.

Happy New Year!It’s easy to assume that January 1 has always marked the start of a new year, but history tells a far mor...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

It’s easy to assume that January 1 has always marked the start of a new year, but history tells a far more fascinating story.

Long before January claimed that honor, the year actually began in March. It was during the reign of the Roman king Numa Pompilius that the calendar was reworked and expanded, introducing January and February. Even then, the idea of a fixed “New Year” remained unsettled. Various religious traditions continued to welcome the year on dates tied to their own sacred calendars, such as late March or December, and even later reforms like the Julian calendar failed to clearly define when one year truly ended, and another began.

It was not until 1582 that a major turning point came. Under Pope Gregory XIII, the Gregorian calendar was introduced, bringing much-needed order and consistency to timekeeping. Over time, countries around the world adopted January 1 as the official start of the year, a practice that is now widely accepted.

There’s also a beautiful symbolism behind January itself. The month is named after Janus, the Roman deity who looks both backward and forward. As guardian of thresholds, doors, and transitions, Janus perfectly represents the act of reflection and renewal by honoring what has been while stepping into what lies ahead.

Perhaps it took centuries to settle on January because beginnings are rarely instant or simple. They unfold, evolve, and eventually find their moment. And when January finally became the gateway to a new year, it felt only fitting that it carried the name of the god who reminds us that every ending is also an invitation to begin again.

PIEP NCR's 2025 Year-End Learning and Reflection We closed the year with a meaningful Learning and Reflection Session th...
30/12/2025

PIEP NCR's 2025 Year-End Learning and Reflection

We closed the year with a meaningful Learning and Reflection Session that reminded us why community, clarity, and intentional growth truly matter.

The session opened with warm introductions from fellow participants, including Al Fabon, Jun Palafox, Wilma Palafox, Rodrigo Magat, Cathy Vidar, Maja Cielo Jose, Andre Uychiaco, Fhernee Lim, and Oliver Coroza. Each shared a bit about their professional journey and their connection with PIEP, setting a tone of openness and shared purpose right from the start.

At the heart of the session was a guided year-end reflection using the Wheel of Life. Participants took time to honestly assess themselves across ten key areas: money and finance, career and work, health and fitness, fun and recreation, environment, community, family and friends, partner and love, growth and learning, and spirituality. Using a digital version sent via email, participants rated where they currently stand, identified their top three priority areas, and reflected on what truly deserves attention moving forward. It was a quiet yet powerful exercise in self-awareness that helped everyone see clearly where they are and where they want to grow.

We then connected these insights to the teachings of John Maxwell, simplifying the ten domains into three core focus areas: relationships, responsibilities, and returns. Participants reflected on which relationships support their growth and which may hinder it, how well they are stewarding their responsibilities, and what kind of results their choices are producing in areas such as work, finances, health, and family.

The session ended not with pressure, but with perspective. Participants were invited to look back at their 2025 journey with honesty and gratitude, and to begin thinking intentionally about the kind of 2026 they want to create. Participants were reminded that reflection does not end with one session. They were encouraged to revisit and reassess their life domains anytime in 2026, whether during moments of progress, pause, or challenge.

A meaningful way to pause, reflect, and realign before stepping forward into what’s next.

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