25/08/2026
A RESOUNDING SUCCESS FOR PSME JEDDAH CHAPTER! 🇵🇭🇸🇦
The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers – Jeddah Chapter (PSME-JC) proudly celebrates the successful conduct of its 2026 Mid-Year General Membership Meeting & Technical Seminar**, held on August 21, 2026 at Ramada Continental Jeddah
The gathering brought together mechanical engineers, distinguished Filipino community leaders, professional organizations, industry partners, and guests for a meaningful day of technical learning, professional development, fellowship, and collaboration**.
We are deeply honored and grateful for the presence and support of our distinguished guests:
Hon. Lorenz Fernand D. Dantes, Vice Consul
Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah
Ms. Sandra Bonayon, RN
President, Philippine Professional Organization – Western Region Saudi Arabia (PPO-WRSA)
PPO-WRSA
Mr. Faisal Latif ; Faisal Baduran Latif
Regional Governor, The Fraternal Order of Eagles – Philippine Eagles
Ms. Mofiedah R. Daknash
General Director, OFW Council of Leaders (OCL)
Engr. Pasciano A. Defensor, PME Ian Arquiola Defensor
PSME Vice President – Middle East
A major highlight of the event was the technical seminar:
Practical HVAC Design: From Manual Calculations to Computer-Aided Analysis
🎤 **Technical Speaker:**
**Engr. Ronel Estrada, PME, PMP, AE ; Ronel Estrada
Our sincere appreciation to Engr. Estrada for sharing his technical knowledge, practical experience, and valuable insights on HVAC design—from fundamental manual calculations to modern computer-aided engineering analysis.
🎶 The program was made even more memorable through a special musical number by Engr. Aldin Lango, Vice President of PPO-WRSA**, bringing additional warmth and fellowship to the occasion.
Special recognition and heartfelt gratitude to our Platinum Sponsor, RKB Bearing Industries Switzerland, together with Royal Almasiya Trading Est.**, for their generous support and valuable partnership in promoting engineering excellence and continuous professional development. RKB Bearing Industries
We likewise extend our sincere appreciation to the **PPO-WRSA Executive Officers, OCL leadership, Philippine Eagles, PSME National and Chapter officers, past presidents, committee members, sponsors, partners, volunteers, members, guests, and participants** whose collective efforts contributed to the success of this event.
More than a technical seminar, this gathering demonstrated the strength of collaboration among Filipino professionals in the Kingdom—united in advancing **technical competence, professional growth, leadership, and service to the engineering community**.
To everyone who joined us and helped make this event possible, **Maraming Salamat!**
**Congratulations, PSME Jeddah Chapter President Mark Angelo Marasigan Osit and to the whole chapter!** 👏🇵🇭🇸🇦
