A total of 79 professionals were officially conferred as ASEAN Engineers, Associate ASEAN Engineers, and Technologists during the Special ASEAN Engineers Conferment Ceremony in Qatar. Held on Oct. 3, the event served as a prelude to the 43rd Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEO 43), which the Philippines will host later this month. Each inductee met the ASEAN Engineering Registry’s (AER) stringent requirements, including at least seven years of post-graduate professional experience, a degree from an accredited institution, and recognized contributions to the field. Organized by the Philippine Technological Council – Middle East North Africa (PTC-MENA) Qatar Affairs, the ceremony celebrated professional excellence and underscored the collaboration and unity of the ASEAN engineering community. Philippine Ambassador to Qatar Mardomel Celo D. Melicor lauded the achievements of Filipino engineers and their contributions to Qatar’s infrastructure and development. Engineers from various disciplines, including 35 civil engineers, 25 mechanical engineers, 14 electrical engineers, and five electronics engineers, were recognized. Romulo Agatep, PTC-Manila country registrar, administered the oath and charge to the newly inducted members, emphasizing professionalism, ethics, and regional cooperation. The ceremony was hosted by Dr. Mario S. Oligo of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers–Qatar Chapter and witnessed by Engr. Simon Yeong Chin Chow, head commissioner of the ASEAN Engineering Registry from the Institution of Engineers Malaysia. Federico A. Monsada, president of PTC-Manila, also participated in the ceremonial awarding, presenting ASEAN medallions to the honorees. The conferment was led by Engr. Romalie D. Isla of the Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers–MENA. The ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO), a non-governmental body uniting engineering institutions across Southeast Asia, continues to promote collaboration, professional mobility, and mutual recognition among engineers. Distinguished guests and engineering leaders from across the region attended the ceremony.
