I. Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP) (or KKP Southern Tagalog, Inc.
)
A. short history or background about the organization
KKP-ST started back in 1971 when licensed chemists in UPLB created the
KKP-Los Baños chapter, eventually, this chapter grew to various parts of
Southern Tagalog until it became the name it is today. It became an official
non-stock non-profit society in 2016 and was recognized by the Regulatory Board
of Chemistry as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program Provider
in 2018. KKP-ST has since been at the forefront of introducing the field of
chemistry to the society through events such as annual conventions, seminars,
workshops, and trainings.
B. current officers and board members of the organization
President - Dr. Sheryl Lozel B. Arreola
Vice President - Dr. Ma. Desiree B. Aldemita
Secretary - Ms. Rochelle P. Ibabao
Treasurer - Mr. Adonis A Yanos
Auditor - Dr. Mary Ann O. Torio
Public Relations Officer - Mr. Michael Sandino C. Flores
Board Members:
Dr. Katherine Ann T. Castillo-Israel
Dr. Lila M. Fernando
Dr. Mae Joanne B. Aguila
Ms. Lilia R. Molina
C. qualifications for membership
1. For Regular Membership
a) Licensed chemists; or
b) Holder of bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or
Agricultural Chemistry with 1 year work experience in any of the
aforementioned fields; or
c) Holders of graduate (MS and/or PhD) degrees in any of the
aforementioned fields; or
d) Holders of graduate (MS and/or PhD) degrees in allied sciences
provided their research and/or related to any of the
aforementioned fields.
2. For Associate Membership
a) Licensed chemists; or
b) Holders of bachelors degree in any of the aforementioned fields
who have not yet passed the Chemistry licensure examination and
with no work experience; or
c) Holders of bachelors degree in the allied sciences with at least 30
units in chemistry earned with or without experience but with an
interest in the advancement of the chemical sciences in the
country; or
d) Holders of a bachelor's degree in allied sciences with 15 units of
chemistry courses and with two years of work experience in a
chemistry related field.
D. requirements for membership
1. Fill up application form
2. Pass the reviewing process
3. Provide payment fees (650Php for associate and regular membership,
2350 for lifetime membership)
4. Oath taking
5. Certification
II. Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers
A. short history or background about the organization
1. Started in 1961 by Dr. Arthur Livermor and future PACT President Father
William J Schmitt, who aimed to create a teachers association who will
aid to advance the country’s national development, social and economic
advancement through Chemistry. A constitution following the Californian
Chemistry Teachers Association was soon drafted after the society’s
founding along with a board of members and officers headed by Dr.
Mariano Pangan, as the acting President. Events to show how
laboratories can be used in teaching chemistry, seminars local and
internationally, and workshops have since been created to this day in an
effort to continue to pursue the goals of its founding members.
B. current officers and board members of the organization
President: Voltaire G. Organo, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President: Edwehna Elinore S. Paderna, Ph.D.
VP for External Affairs: Jonathan P. Derez
VP for Internal Affairs: Maria Theresa T. Bonus, LPT
Executive Secretary: Maria Florencian N, Male, LPT
Assistant Secretary: Grace Azares
Treasurer: Fedeliz S. Tuy
Auditor: Edlyn Beraquit
Press Relations Officer: Ralph Lauren Alomia
Asst. Press Relations Officer: Christopher Tristan Sunga, Feljoan Jeremy Odulio
Adviser: Jose M. Andaya, D.T.
Board of Trustees:
Maria Florencian N, Male, LPT
Fedeliz S. Tuy, ED.D
Christopher Tristan Sunga
Jonathan P. Derez
Alejandro Alanano, LPT
Edlyn Beraquit
Maria Theresa T. Bonus, LPT
Feljoan Jeremy Odulio
Ralph Lauren Alomia
Edwehna Elinore S. Paderna, Ph.D.
Voltaire G. Organo, Ph.D.
C. qualifications for membership
primarily to all persons teaching Chemistry and/or the allied sciences such as but
not limited to Earth Science, Biology, and Physics in the basic, higher and
technical-vocational educational institutions duly recognized by the Philippine
government.
D. requirements for membership
1. Employment ID
2. Pay the membership fee
3. Fill out an application form
4. Application Approval
5. Membership certificate and official receipt