HISTORICAL NOTES:

1952 - The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) was founded with the objective of uniting and enjoining mechanical engineers in the pursuit of further professional growth and in the upliftment of the profession, in general.
 
1955 - PSME was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock, non-profit organization with Engr. Tobias P. Marcelo as its first president.

1957 - Charterage of the first provincial chapter – Davao Chapter

1967 - On January 1, PSME was merged with the  Philippine Association of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (PAMEE), a pioneer technical organization founded in 1930.  PSME remained under the umbrella of PAMEE for nine years.

1969 - The Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code First Edition was published.

1969 to 1976 - Ten more provincial chapters were formed

1975 - On July 8, PSME was duly accredited (PRC Accreditation Certificate No. 004) by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the national professional organization of mechanical engineers.
 
1976 – Consistent with the accreditation, the general membership approved in the referendum held on June 30, 1976 the Society’s Amended By-Laws thereby paving the way for PSME to be independent of PAMEE

1977 – Silver Jubilee Year; the First Asian Mechanical Engineers Conference was held on Oct. 26-29, 1977 at the Philippine Plaza Hotel with Metro Manila Chapter as host.  The theme was:  Cooperative Interaction for Mutual Progress.

1978 – PSME participated in the First Convention of Engineering Institutions in Southeast Asian National (CEISEAN) held in Singapore.

1979 - An agreement of cooperation for the promotion of the Art & Science of Mechanical Engineering was signed between PSME & the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1980 – PSME participated in the ASME Conference on the Engineering Technology held in California, U.S.A.

1981 – PSME sent delegates to CEISEAN Conference held in Singapore.

1982 – The Technology Resource Center (TRC) and PSME signed an agreement of cooperation for PSME to provide technical assistance required by TRC for the commercialization of its projects.  The number of chapters formed reached 25.

1984 - PSME assisted the PRC and the Board of Mechanical Engineering in the formulation of guidelines on the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) which was to be fully implemented in 1988.  Delegates were sent to the Conference of Asian Federation of Engineering Organization (CAFEO) held in Malaysia.  PSME also participated in the CAFEO Conference held in Manila the following year.

1985 - Amended Constitution and By-Laws was printed in pamphlet form.  The Society, in its long desire to have its own building, revived the creation of the PSME Building Committee.  The revised M.E. Code in book form was formally presented to the Professional Regulation Commission and the Board of Mechanical Engineering.

1986 - The Society signed a memorandum of agreement with the Product Standard Agency (PSA), a governmental office created by Executive Order No. 709.  This formalized PSME’s authority to formulate standards for materials, products and processes.  The Society with 47 chapters  marked its 35th year of existence; the Annual National Convention was held in conjunction with the PSME-JSME Technical Conference on October 21 ro 24, 1987 had “Technology Interaction Among Asian Mechanical Engineers” as its theme.

1987 - PSME signed agreements of cooperation with the Societies of Mechanical Engineers of Japan and Korea (JSME & KSME).  The Society purchased the lot for its building at Scout Bayoran Street, Quezon City.  PSME was represented in the International Congress of Mechanical Engineering Societies (ICOMES) & the Committee of Mechanical Engineering Society Presidents (COMPESP) held in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

1988 - PSME chapter formation hit the 50 mark.  The Society laid ground works for the establishment of the PSME Scholarship Foundation and the PSME Continuing Education Center (PSME-CEC).

1989 - PSME transferred its general headquarters to the PSME Building – its dream become a reality.  The Society accepted the invitation of the organizing Industrial Asian Development Center, Inc. to sponsor PHILIMEX “89 – Philippine International Engineering Machinery Equipment and Technology Exhibits.

1990 - The 2nd floor of the PSME building was constructed and build February 3, 1990.  Chartering of PSME Saudi Arabia, the first overseas chapter.

1991 - Securities and Exchange Commission released the amended PSME Constitution and By-Laws.

1992 - Revision of the M.E. Code.

•    Chartering of NCR –Academe and Metro South Chapter
•    Reactivation of Ormoc Chapter
•    Implementation of electoral reforms for national election
•    Election of Past President Ernesto Villanueva (PSME official representative to PTC) as
•    Chairman/President of the Philippine Technological Council for 1992

1993 – Chartering of Metro South Chapter

•             Chartering of Valenzuela Chapter
•             Chartering of Palawan Chapter
•             Chartering of Palinpinon Chapter
•             Reactivation of Rizal Chapter
•             Revision and Printing of M.E. Code
•             Revision  and printing of Policy Manual
•             PSME-DENR Agreement of Cooperation
•             HQ Link Machinery Show
•             Chartering of Zamboanga del Norte
•             Chartering of Davao del Norte

1994 – Establishment of the Continuing Education Center

•             Reactivation of the Mechanical Engineering Journal

•             PSME signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Metals Industry Research & Development Center (MIRDC) in connection with the CPE Program for mechanical Engineers

•             Reactivation of Tarlac Chapter

•             Formation of City of Mandaluyong Chapter

•             PSME signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources (DENR).  The agreement includes among others, that DENR will deputize the PSME National Officers and Directors, Regional Governors and Chapter Presidents as special Agents of the Department for purposes of monitoring and reporting violations of the Anti-pollution law.

•             PSME signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Welding Society (PWS). This agreement between PSME and PWS established a cooperative relationship in their respective areas of interest devoted to advance the science, technology and application of welding.
  

•             PSME’s official representative to the Philippine Federation of Professional Association (PFPA) Past President Ernesto V. Villanueva was selected as President of the Federation for 1994.  Likewise, our Past President Danilo Q. Bulanadi, PSME representative to the Philippine Technological Council was elected Vice President of the Council for 1994.
  

1995 – Construction of PSME Technical Library and Dormitory.

•             The birth of PSME Central Laguna and Cagayan Valley as the 69th & 70th Chapters, respectively Organized the Calendar of Seminars for Continuing Education Center held at the PSME building.
•              Recipient of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Plaque of Recognition as the 3rd finalist of the 1995 Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization
•              Revival of Mechanical Engineering Journal
•              Revival of PSME Membership Directory
•              Review, Revive, Update and Submission to the Philippine Congress of the Mechanical Engineering Law for enactment.
•              Launching of Scholarship Program sponsored by the Council of Past Presidents in cooperation with PSME-National.
•              Participation in the formulation of ISO guidelines
•              Participation in the Asian Industrial Machinery Show ’95 (A.I.M.S. ’95) as co-organizer

1996 - Charterage of NCR Port Area Chapter

•            Holding of First M.E. Congress
•            Implementation of PSME O.K. Scholarship Program
•            Implementation of Memorandum of Agreement with NAPOCOR regarding proposed Power Grid Code.
•            Reactivation of Surigao del Norte and Negros Oriental Chapter
•            Refinement of Memorandum of Agreement terms with DENR on environment protection
•            Full computerization of membership database.
•            Upgrading of salary of the Secretariat Staff; provisions for health & accident insurance; new office uniforms.
•            Repairs and maintenance of PSME building.
•            Organization of PSME Chapter in Chicago, U.S.A.
•            Visitation of 40 chapters nationwide.
•            Election of Past National President Danilo Q. Bulanadi as Philippine Technological Council President
•            Intensive CPE campaign through various seminars
•            Submission of updated proposed M.E. Law to the Philippine Congress for enactment.
•            PRC Accreditation of PSME as CPE Provider
•            Referendum of PSME By-Laws Amendments
•            Submission/inductions of Officers & Members of Junior Units nationwide.
•            Arrangements in process with the Diners Credit Card & PSME
•            Immediate Past National President Augusto C. Soliman was elected as MAPHIL President

1997 – Chartering of Central Bulacan Chapter

•             Chartering of Davao del Sur Chapter
•             Chartering of Agusan del Sur Chapter
•             Chartering of Cebu South Chapter
•             Chartering of Cebu West Chapter
•             Reactivation of Surigao City, Olongapo, Bogo-Medellin and Bohol Chapters
•             Holding   of First Southern Mindanao Chapters Assembly
•             Attendance in ICOPE ‘97
•             Attendance in the First Meeting of Asia/Oceania Mechanical Engineering Societies
•             Participation in the JSME Centennial Anniversary held in Tokyo, Japan by National President Expedito S. Bollozos together with VP-Chapters, Juan C. Cabanayan
•             Visitation of 65 chapters nationwide.
•             Organization of PSME Brunei Chapter
•             Submission of Amended PSME By-Laws to SEC
•             Participation in the ASME/ASIA Exhibition Congress in Singapore
•             Refinement of MOA with BPS
•             Signing of MOA with MAPHIL as co-sponsor for the Conservationist of the Year Award
•             Submission of final draft of PSME Boiler Construction Code to BME & PRC.
•             Revision of PSME Code to meet Philippine standards and conditions
•             Approval of Revised M.E. Law in the Senate
•             Repairs and maintenance of PSME building.

•             Charcoal paintings of the pictures of Past National Presidents displayed at the PSME building.
•             Holding of 2nd ME Congress
•             Signing of MOA with TESDA and SOFI
•             Participation in the 5th PRC Planning Conference held on Feb. 8-9, 1997 at DAP, Tagaytay City
•             Participation/Representation in the PSME Saudi Arabia Chapter General Membership meeting in November 1997.
•             Holding of RME/PME licensure examination in Saudi Arabia sponsored by the PSME Saudi Arabia Chapter
•             Participation in the CAFEO 15 held Nov. 26-27, 1997 at Chiang Mei, Thailand Organization of the PSME Golf Club
•             Implementation of the appointment of the members of the National Board for this year’s Election.
•             Creation of Cebu Design Engineering Center.

1998 – Signing of R.A. 8594 – “An Act Regulating the Practice of Mechanical Engineering in the Philippines

•            Signing of IRR – Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 8495 last September 25, 1998 at Mandarin Oriental Hotel by PRC Commissioner Hermogenes P. Pobre and Asso. Commissioners A. Abad and dela Rea-Tan and BME Chairman A. Ro. Herrera and Members D.K. Karamihan and J. A. Eleria.
•            Recipient of the 1998 Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization (APO) Award given by the Professional Regulation Commission.
•            Submission of the final draft of the additional Implementing Rules and Regulation of the National Building Code (PD 96) on mechanical aspects to the DPWH
•            Signing of MOA with DENR on environment protection and submission of the final draft of the detailed guidelines in the implementation of this Memorandum of Agreement.
•            Chartering of Eastern Pangasinan Chapter
•            Reactivation of Balara, Albay-Legaspi and Zambales Chapter
•            Organization of Ilocos Norte/Camiguin Chapters
•            Holding of the 1st Luzon Regional Assemblies (Southern Luzon, Northern Luzon & Central Luzon) & 1st National Mindanao Assembly.
•            Holding of 2nd Southern Mindanao Assembly
•            Repairs and maintenance of PSME building.
•            Holding of 3rd Mechanical Engineering Congress
•            Participation in the Tree Planting Activities called “Pista Yang Kagueben” (Feast of the Forest), a yearly project of Puerto Princesa City government.
•            PSME accreditation as the Integrated Association of Mechanical Engineers by the Professional Regulation Commission

1999 – Reactivation of PSME Surigao City Chapter

•             Chartering of Western Pangasinan Chapter
•             Signing of IRR with DENR
•             Signing of MOA between BPS and PSME to ensure effective promotion and Implementation of standards for mechanical products, equipment and processes
•             The National President, Engr. Juan C. Cabanayan represented the country at a seminar on ISO TC II (Boiler and Pressure Vessels) AHTS-2 last February 28 to March 11, 1999 at Tokyo, Japan sponsored by Japan Standards Association.
•             National President, Engr. Juan C. Cabanayan represented the Philippines at ISO TCII Meeting on July 30, 1999 at Boston, Masachusetts, U.S.A.
•             Signing of Implementing Guidelines on the Memorandum of Agreement entered into by & between Department of Natural Resources and PSME
•             National President Juan C. Cabanayan represented the Philippines at FEISAP, Hongkong.

2000 – Holding of ME Congress @ PSME Week which includes Exhibits, Seminars and Symposium for PSME Members with a theme: Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Congress.

•             Re-printing of pocket-size M.E. Law with IRR and Code of Ethics for Mechanical Engineers
•             Reactivation of NCR Academe Chapter (after 8 years)
•             Revival of the National Accreditation and Evaluation Board (NAEB)
•             Revival of the Local Accreditation and Evaluation Board (LAEB)
•             Requested PRC for assistance on the Implementation of ME Law on the renewal of Licenses for PSME members as the accredited Integrated Association of Mechanical Engineers
•             Participation of PSME in the APEC-Registry of Engineers Meetings under the auspices of PRC, CHED & PTC.
•             Holding of Workshop on Power Plant Boilers & Pressure Vessel Code of Shangri-la Hotel Manila
•             Repairs and maintenance of the PSME National Headquarters Building
•             Participation/Representation in the seminar on ISO TCII (Boiler & Pressure Vessel) last July 9-16, 2000 at Tokyo, Japan sponsored by Japan Standard Association.
•             Submission of the proposed Revision of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Society in the light of the new ME Law, R.A. 8495 to the general membership thru referendum Final draft of the revised PSME Code to meet Philippine Standards and Conditions

2001 -  Formation of the Unified Chapters of Pangasinan

•            Holding of Workshop on Boiler Code
•            Holding of Workshop on Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Code in cooperation with PSVARE.
•            SEC released the amended PSME Constitution and By-Laws.
•            Holding of Mindanao Assembly
•            Signing of MOA between PSME and IIEE
•            Visitation of chapters nationwide
•            Holding of Planning Session at the start of the year
•            Participation in the “Building Show” 2001 as co-organizer
•            Election of Past National President, Engr. Augusto C. Soliman as President of the Philippine Technological Council
•            Holding of the 1st PSME National Open Golf Tournament.

2002 - Implementation of the Amended By-Laws as approved by the SEC on May 16, 2001

•            Implementation of the Omnibus Election Code in compliance with the Amended By-Laws
•            Revision of the Policy Manual to jibe with the Amended By-Laws
•            Formation and Charterage of PSME Central Region-Saudi Arabia Riyadh Chapter
•            Printing of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
•            Holding of the 1st PSME Invitational Golf Cup at Intramuros
•            Updating of PSME  Code
•            Chartering of the Medical Services Chapter
•            Golden Anniversary of PSME (1952-2002)

2003 - Launching of the Philippine Mechanical Code

•            Revival of the PSME Mechanical Engineering Journal
•            Approval of the chartering of PSME Central Panay Chapter
•            Printing of the Revised Policy Manual
•            Visit at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Headquarters at New York, U.S.A. to revitalize the PSME-ASME-DENR MOA with ASME Officers and Directors
  

•             Recognition of PSME as the one and only Integrated and Accredited Organization of Professional Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics as per PRC-BME Resolution No. 04 dated March 4, 2003
  

•             Approval of the PRC-BME Resolution No. 05 dated March 4, 2003 recommending to the Professional Regulation Commission to require the Professional Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics who renew their          Professional Identification Cards to submit certificates of good standing as members of the PSME, the only recognized integrated and accredited association of Mechanical Engineers.
  

•              Approval of the PRC-BME Resolution No. 06  dated March 10, 2003 – Code of Ethical and Professional Standards for the Practice of Mechanical Engineering.
  

•              Approval and implementation of PRC Memorandum  Circular No. 08, Series of 2003 dated May 19, 2003, addressed to Professional Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Certified Plant Mechanics, PSME, Inc. National Office and Registration Division, PRC – Implementation of Board Resolution No. 05 dated March 4, 2003.
  

•             Holding of Job Fair for Mechanical Engineers during the 51st Annual National Convention

•             Unification of the PSME Surigao City and Surigao del Norte into one (1) chapter known as the PSME Surigao Chapter     
  

•             Printing of PSME Amended By-Laws in pocket size version.

•             Creation of a Committee on Good Governance in coordination with the Professional Regulation Commission.
  

2004 -  Chartering of PSME Central Panay Chapter

•             Revision of Policy Manual
•             Reconstruction, updating & management of the PSME website
•             Dialogue/Consultative Meeting with government agencies on R.A. 8495
•             Release of plastic card-type PSME IDs

2005 -  Renewal of PSME SEC Registration for another 50 years

•             Chartering of Bulacan East Chapter
•             Renewal and updating of PSME Website
•             Printing of ME Code (2003 Edition) with revisions particularly on Chapter 7 – Boiler and Pressure Vessels, Chapter 8 Heating, Ventilating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning and Chapter 11 – Piping.
•             Proposed MOA with LOGOMEAP
•             Proposed MOA with DOST-TAPI
•             Active involvement in the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA)
•             Participation in CHED/TPETA writeshops for the curriculum review and development of Mechanical engineering program.
•             Revival of the ME Journal; Release of 3 issues.

2006 - Chartering of Bacon Manito Chapter.

•     Chartering of Bulacan East Chapter.
•     Major renovation done in the PSME National Office Building.
•     The duly elected National President Engr. Edimar Salcedo filed his leave of absence effective September up to December 30, 2006.
•     The duly elected Executive Vice President Engr. Ramon Solis, assumed as Acting National President. In his Memorandum dated November 29, 2006, he suspends indefinitely the four (4) PSME National Staff pending the internal audit of the Society; and he padlocked the PSME National Headquarters.
•     In NLRC Cace No. 00-12-10011-06, the four (4) PSME National Staff as complainants filed a labor case against PSME at NLRC.
•     Successful holding of the 54th Annual National Convention at the World Trade Center.

2007 - PSME was wracked by national leadership controversy as a result of the 2006 election for National Directors to the 2007 National Board. An intra-corporate dispute is presently pending before Branch 90 of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City entitled “Cleofas O. Maceda, et al., vs. Vicente Vosotros, et al.” and docketed as Q-06-164.

•     Successful holding of the Assembly of Chapter Presidents, Officers and Directors on February 16, 2007.
•     The guidelines in the use of the PSME Building (PSME National Headquarters) was furnished to all chapters nationwide. The PSME Building is for the use of the general membership.
•     NLRC issued Notice of Judgment/Decision on June 25, 2007, notifying PSME to reinstate the complainants (4 PSME National Staff), and pay the backwages and back benefits under Article 279 of the Labor Code; and sometime on November 2007, NLRC issued Order for separation of the 4 PSME National Staff upon payment of PSME of separation fee as determined by NLRC. This labor case is still pending for finality at the NLRC.
•     Successful holding of the Semi-Annual National Membership Assembly & Mechanical Engineering Congress on June 22, 2007.
•     Opening of the PSME official website at www.psme1952.org.
•     Continuous chapter visitation and liaison.
•     Chartering of Metro Cebu Academe Chapter.
•     Chartering of Metro Cebu Hotel and Building Engineers Chapter.
•     Successful holding of the 55th Annual National Convention & 4th International Expo on Mechanical Engineering.
•     Through Malacanang Memorandum Circular 143 issued on September 12, 2007, all mechanical engineers from national government agencies, local government units, state colleges and universities and government owned and controlled corporations are authorized to attend the 55th PSME Annual Convention from October 15-18, 2007 on official business.
•     Participate in the preparation and send delegates to the 25th CAFEO Conference hosted by the Philippine Technological Council at the Waterfront Cebu and Hotel and Casino on November 27-29, 2007.
•     In October 16, 2007, PISM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) to jointly develop training programs and/or participate the exchange of programs and trainers, establish the guidelines on the selection and management of programs or courses that PISM can conduct for PSME, identify other areas of collaboration and partnership that would benefit the members of both institutions and pursue initiative citing both parties synergetic potentials with the end objective of utilizing the resources and expertise of the parties as a whole.

2008 - Successful holding of the following assemblies:

    1.Assembly of Chapter Presidents, Officers & Directors
        February 2, 2008
        Iloilo City
        Host: PSME Iloilo Chapter

    2.Mindanao Chapter Presidents Assembly
        February 29, 2008
        Iligan City
        Host: Iligan Bay & Iligan Bay West Chapter

    3.Luzon Assembly of Mechanical Engineers
        March 8, 2008
        Lucena City
        Host: Combined Luzon Chapters and Quezon City Chapter

    4.Northern Luzon and Central Luzon Assembly of Mechanical Engineers
        April 26, 2008
        Baguio City
        Host: Baguio-Benguet Chapter

    5.Eastern Visayas Assembly of Mechanical Engineers
        May 10, 2008
        Tacloban City
        Host: Metro Tacloban Chapter

    6.NCR Assembly of Mechanical Engineers
        May 24, 2008
        Balara Compound, Diliman, Quezon City
        Host: Balara Chapter

    7.Central & Western Visayas Assembly of Mechanical Engineers
        May 31, 2008
        Cebu City
        Host: PSME National

    8. Mechanical Engineering Congress
        June 21, 2008
        Kalilayan Hall, Quezon Avenue, Lucena City
        Host: PSME National

    8. 7th Semi-Annual National Convention
        June 12-14, 2008
        Iligan City
        Host: Iligan Bay & Iligan Bay West Chapter

•     Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the IIEE for a joint holding of exhibits of mechanical and electrical engineering in conjunction with the respective annual national convention.
•     Successful holding of the 55th Annual National Convention & 5th International Expo on Mechanical Engineering, in conjunction with the 33rd IIEE Annual National Convention on November 4-7, 2008 at SMX Convention Center.
•     Payment of 2007 and 2008 PSME annual dues to the PTC and PFPA as its regular member.
•     PSME was assigned as Chairman of the Physical Arrangement Committee in preparation for the 1st Philippine Engineering Summit hosted by PTC on January 29-31, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center.
•     Chartering of the NIA Mechanical Engineers Chapter and Induction Ceremony during the annual Christmas Party and Induction Ceremony of the 2009 PSME National Officers and Directors.
•     Handog Puso and Pasasalamat by distributing school supplies to under-privileged children of Scout Bayoran, Barangay South Triangle, Quezon City.