PICE - UC Student Chapter

07/04/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 | Happy Birthday to our Executive Secretary, Tricia Mae Valmonte ✨

Your dedication continues to make a meaningful impact on our organization. Through your commitment and vision, your ability to balance planning, coordination, and ex*****on continues to support the organization’s growth and stability.

As you mark another year, we wish you continued success, new opportunities, and milestones worth celebrating. May this coming year bring rewarding experiences, steady progress, and achievements that reflect the effort you consistently give to the organization and beyond. 🌟

07/04/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬! | The PICE - UC Student Chapter congratulates our former officers and members who have successfully earned their civil engineering license! This achievement reflects your hard work, perseverance, and dedication throughout years of rigorous study and practical training. You have now officially joined the ranks of professional engineers who will help shape the future of our communities and infrastructure. 🏗️✨

To those who didn't pass this time, keep going—your moment will come! Remember, every step you take in preparation brings you closer to your goal. Stay focused, trust your efforts, and know that success awaits those who persist.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty for His guidance, blessings, and unwavering support throughout this journey. It is through His grace that you have been strengthened to overcome challenges and reach this significant milestone in your professional lives. Let this milestone inspire you to continue learning, innovating, and contributing to society.

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | Celebrating Innovation and Engineering Excellence. The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – University of the Cordilleras Student Chapter (PICE-UCSC) proudly recognizes the outstanding participants of the Bridge Building Competition held one March 28, 2026, at University of the Cordilleras. This event challenged aspiring Civil Engineers to apply classroom knowledge to mirror the principles of real-world structural engineering, testing creativity, precision, and structural understanding under practical conditions.

We extend our sincere congratulations to the teams for their remarkable achievement:

🏆 Champion: Team NEMAK
🥈 First Runner-Up: Bridgerton
🥉 Second Runner-Up: Spantra

Your success demonstrates how academic skills translate into practical engineering solutions, preparing you to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. PICE-UCSC commends your dedication, innovation, and mastery of engineering principles.

31/03/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 & 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐂𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – University of the Cordilleras Student Chapter (PICE-UCSC) proudly recognizes the exceptional talent and dedication of all participants in the Draft & Design: AutoCAD Competition held on March 28, 2026, at the University of the Cordilleras, this competition showcased the participants’ remarkable precision, creativity, and technical proficiency in drafting.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners for their exemplary performance:

🏆 Champion: Francis Oficial
🥈 First Runner-Up: Anton Malayo
🥉 Second Runner-Up: Christine Calixtro

Winners are requested to message PICE - UC Student Chapter to claim their prizes.

27/03/2026

Participant Action Required
To all our participants for tomorrow's competition, please join your respective group chats immediately. These groups will be used for further information, updates, and specific guidelines regarding tomorrow’s events.

Group Chat Links:

Bridge Building Competition: https://m.me/j/AbZBgUPAem-aleSn/?send_source=gc:copy_invite_link_c

AutoCAD Competition: https://m.me/j/AbaEQtohfpgwjM9L/?send_source=gc:copy_invite_link_c

Please ensure at least one member (or the whole team) is in the chat to stay updated. See you all tomorrow!

27/03/2026

A New Chapter of Excellence: The Renewed PICE UCSC Leadership

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 | With a fresh perspective and a revitalized spirit, the PICE UCSC Officers, alongside their dedicated advisors, officially step forward for the 2nd–3rd Term of Academic Year 2025–2026. Following a transition in leadership, this renewed team emerges with a deeper passion and a unified purpose—dedicated to fostering growth, collaboration, and a more vibrant engagement than ever before. This is more than just a change in faces; it is a commitment to a stronger, more driven, and more responsive organization.

This term promises a series of exciting events, the highly-anticipated re-launch of Project AK-Lend: A Book Lending Service to promote accessible learning, and the introduction of brand-new, exclusive merchandise. Each initiative is meticulously designed to inspire and benefit every member of the PICE UCSC community.

Our officers and advisors aim to build a legacy rooted in service, leadership, and academic excellence. Through teamwork and innovation, we encourage every member to step up, participate, and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

The organization proudly presents this dedicated roster of leaders, each bringing unique strengths and fresh ideas to the table. Stay tuned for updates throughout the term as we embark on this exciting journey together.

We look forward to a productive finish—CE you on the last semester of the academic year for even more activities! 📐💙

26/03/2026

📢 OFFICIAL ADVISORY

Pre-registration for the Bridge Building Competition is now officially closed.

We sincerely thank everyone who registered and showed interest in participating. Further details and important announcements regarding the competition will be released soon.

Please stay tuned for more updates.

Thank you!

25/03/2026

📢 OFFICIAL ADVISORY

Pre-registration for the Draft and Design: AutoCAD Competition is now officially closed.

We sincerely thank everyone who registered and showed interest in participating. Further details and important announcements regarding the competition will be released soon.

For the Bridge Building Competition, only a few slots remain—be sure to secure yours while you still can!

Please stay tuned for more updates.

Thank you!

25/03/2026

📚 Need a book? Borrow with Project AK-LEND!

Project AK-LEND is the official book lending service of PICE UCSC, created to support engineering students by providing easy and free access to essential learning materials. From textbooks to reference guides, AK-LEND helps bridge the gap between limited resources and academic success.

Through this initiative, students can borrow books, share knowledge, and focus more on learning without the burden of costly materials. It’s all about building a stronger, more resourceful engineering community—one book at a time. 💡🔧

To our dearest alumni, if you wish to support our next generation of Civil Engineers by donating books, you may contact us through our Facebook Messenger PICE - UC Student Chapter.

Stay Tuned for the guidelines and schedule of Borrowing.

List of Available Books:
📘 Civil Engineering Core References
1. Geotechnical Engineering
2. Civil Engineering 2 Board Exam Guide in Structural Design and Construction
3. Structural Engineering Series 2019: Structural Steel Design
4. Civil Engineering 1 Daily Practice Problems
5. Engineering Mechanics and Theory of Structures
6. The Art of Civil Engineering: Volume 1 (Surveying & Transportation Engineering, 3rd Edition)
7. Hydraulics
8. Structural Engineering & Construction Volume 3
9. Strength of Materials with Application of Timber Design (NSCP 2015)
10. Practice Problems for Civil Engineering Licensure Examination
11. Engineering Mathematics CE Board Examination Review Book
12. Project Construction Management (PERT/CPM)
13. Electrical Layout and Estimate
14. Elementary Surveying (3rd Edition)
15. Basic Fundamentals of Foundation Engineering
16. Basic Fundamentals of Structural Steel Design (ASD & LRFD Method)
17. Licensure Exams for Civil Engineering
18. Basic Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (5th Edition)
19. Strength of Materials (4th Edition)
20. Civil Engineer 2017
21. Structural Steel Design
22. Principles of Structural Analysis
23. Civil Engineering Reference Volume 4 (7th Edition)
24. Civil Engineering Reference Volume 2
25. Civil Engineering Reference Volume 3
26. Civil Engineering Reference Volume 1
27. Strength of Materials
28. Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering
29. Transportation, Highway Engineering and Ports & Harbor
30. Civil Engineering Review Manual
31. The Art of Civil Engineering (2nd Edition)
32. Practical Questions for Licensure Exams
33. Planning and Designers Handbook (2nd Edition)
34. Simplified Methods on Building Construction
35. Elementary Theory of Structure
36. Seismic Design
37. Basic Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering and Surveying
38. Reinforced Concrete Design
39. Load and Resistance Factor Design Volume 1
40. Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics (3rd Edition)

🧮 Mathematics & Formulas
41. Engineering Mathematics Volume 2
42. Engineering Mathematics Volume 1
43. Differential and Integral Calculus (6th Edition)
44. Board Exam Guide in Engineering Mathematics
45. Engineering Mathematics Formula Volume 2
46. Engineering Formulas Series

🔧 Plumbing References
47. Master Plumbing: Reviewer and Reference Text (3rd Edition)
48. Master Plumbing (2nd Edition)
49. Plumbing Design and Estimate (2nd Edition)
50. The Ultimate Guide for Plumbing Arithmetic
51. Plumbing Design Manual: Drainage Lines
52. Master Plumbing Reference (2nd Edition)

🎓 Board Exam Preparation & Study Guides
53. How to Train Your Brain for the Board Exams
54. Outsmart the Board Exam
55. How to Pass the Engineering Board Exams

25/03/2026

📢 ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS!

The Bridge Building and AutoCAD Competition 2026 will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Please be informed that registration is still open, few slots left. All interested participants are encouraged to review the official guidelines and mechanics and comply accordingly to ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the competition. Please be guided accordingly.

Showcase your skills, creativity, and precision for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Best of luck to all participants! 🏗️✨

📐 AutoCAD Competition:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2tV0RRngFXBAOv6ObVtPrfesI5j6JM5zG8dEaRWU_GRfuNg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQwI3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5DtWNsC5kEVYZg9da3hezMZcGKAvk2gr1oOHLYNNX1E5wjHYkjffxPQVIcrQ_aem_9rI_yepQOWLBK6c-TPZbkg

🌉 Bridge Building Competition:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc31Ws6tfTNjtbAHG7tEA64AdAWxeuuLrvn42svl2WCXehdCQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQwI4tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7In2lmb7oIt24WsD2Z-INn1HNsSii8PuPWolKX9Fa4ZlKl-CDB15mCQYZGwQ_aem_u6MlJWKaHVeLYxLAi4P0og

24/03/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭?

Step up and take part in our upcoming 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐂𝐀𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, where creativity, precision, and engineering excellence come to life. Whether you’re ready to compete or eager to challenge yourself, this is your moment.

4 days to go, register now:

📐𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2tV0RRngFXBAOv6ObVtPrfesI5j6JM5zG8dEaRWU_GRfuNg/formResponse

🌉𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc31Ws6tfTNjtbAHG7tEA64AdAWxeuuLrvn42svl2WCXehdCQ/formResponse

🏆 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞
🚀 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥
🤝 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧