PSME Qatar Chapter

OFFICIAL ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT

PSME QATAR 2027 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers – Qatar Chapter (PSME Qatar) hereby announces the conduct of the Election of the 2027 Board of Trustees.

All eligible members of PSME Qatar are formally invited to attend and participate in this important organizational event.

Date:October 2, 2026
Venue:Holiday Villa Hotel, Doha, Qatar

The election will provide eligible members the opportunity to exercise their right to vote and participate in selecting the members of the 2027 Board of Trustees, who will serve the organization and its membership for the coming term.

All eligible members are encouraged to attend and participate. Your presence, participation, and support are highly valued as we continue to uphold the principles of professionalism, integrity, unity, and service within the PSME Qatar community.

We look forward to your active participation in this important event.

Thank you

SPLE & Road to PME Batch 8 — Successfully Conducted Today!

Another meaningful step toward professional growth and excellence as we successfully conducted our SPLE and Road to PME Batch 8 today.

Our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the SPLE Chairman, Engr. Mon Carlo V. Castillo, for his leadership and support; and to our dedicated PME Mentors, Engr. Henry P. Regalado and Engr. Herlou S. Binghay, for generously sharing their knowledge, experience, and guidance with our aspiring professionals.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the PSME Qatar Chapter Board of Trustees (BOT), under the leadership of our PSMEQ President, Engr. Tata C. Maricol, for the continued support and commitment to advancing the professional development of Filipino Mechanical Engineers in Qatar.

Together, we continue to Learn. Prepare.
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Happy Birthday, Engr. Ryan Roland M. Carbonell!

On behalf of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers – Qatar (PSMEQ), we wish you a very Happy Birthday!

May you be blessed with good health, happiness, success, and more blessings in the years ahead.

Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and valuable service to PSME, especially in your role as Director for Professional Enhancement.

Happy Birthday, Engr. Ryan! 🥳🎂
Mabuhay ka at maraming salamat sa iyong serbisyo sa PSME!

A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR A STRONGER ENGINEERING COMMUNITY

A significant milestone was achieved through the successful Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PSMEQ and FAMEQ, marking a new chapter of collaboration, unity, and shared commitment to the advancement of the mechanical engineering profession.

The partnership was made possible under the leadership of our respective Presidents, Engr. TATA C. MARICOL, President of PSMEQ, and Engr. MARK ANTHONY P. ABENDAN, President of FAMEQ.

This MOU strengthens our commitment to fostering professional development, knowledge sharing, technical collaboration, and meaningful programs that will benefit mechanical engineers and the engineering community.

Together, we believe that when organizations unite with a common purpose, we create greater opportunities, stronger professionals, and a brighter future for the engineering community.

One Profession. One Community. One Stronger Future.

🏆 PPOQ BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2026 – BASKETBALL DIVISION 🏀
CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE: PSMEQ vs. ICEP QATAR

What a season! What a championship!

Congratulations to PSME Qatar (PSMEQ) for an outstanding 1st Runner-Up finish! Your dedication, teamwork, fighting spirit, and sportsmanship truly made this season memorable.
And a huge congratulations to ICEP Qatar for successfully DEFENDING THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE!
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS
2025 & 2026 PPOQ Basketball League Champions!
Two teams. One championship stage.
A battle filled with passion, teamwork, and pride.
Congratulations to both teams for an incredible championship showdown!
PSMEQ — 1st Runner-Up 🥈
ICEP Qatar — Back-to-Back Champions 🏆🏆

The game may be over, but the camaraderie, friendship, and brotherhood built through sports will always remain.
Congratulations, PSMEQ & ICEP Qatar!
Pride. Passion. Teamwork. Excellence.

ROAD TO PME — BATCH 8!

Ready ka na bang i-level up ang iyong engineering career?

Kung pangarap mong maging Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) at gusto mong malaman kung paano magsisimula, ito na ang pagkakataon mo!

Join us for the PME Batch 8 Kick-Off Meeting and discover the roadmap, requirements, process, and preparation needed to take your next big step toward becoming a PME.

📅 September 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Shaza Hotel, Doha, Qatar

✨ Your PME journey starts here.
Huwag hayaang manatiling pangarap lang ang PME title—simulan natin ito together!
To register, click the link below
https://forms.gle/DW7x6ZnTnTsS98xh9

📣 Calling all Mechanical Engineers here in Qatar who are ready & willing to take the challenge!

ROAD TO PME — BATCH 8
Prepare. Pursue. Pass. Become a PME.

PPOQ CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026! ♟️

Hindi lang sa basketball court ang labanan—nagkaroon din ng matinding tagisan ng talino at diskarte sa ginanap na PPOQ Chess Tournament kahapon!
Ipinakita ng mga kalahok ang kanilang konsentrasyon, tiyaga, diskarte, at husay sa bawat galaw. Sa chess, bawat move ay mahalaga at bawat desisyon ay maaaring magbago ng takbo ng laban.
Isang magandang pagkakataon para pagsamahin ang kompetisyon, sportsmanship, camaraderie, at pagkakaibigan ng mga Filipino professionals sa Qatar.
Congratulations sa lahat ng chess players!
Saludo kami sa inyong galing at sportsmanship!

PPOQ — Isang komunidad, iba't ibang larangan, iisang diwa ng pagkakaisa! 🇵🇭♟️

PPOQ BASKETBALL FINALS — GAME 1! 🏀

Matinding laban ang nasaksihan kahapon sa PPOQ Basketball Finals kung saan nagharap ang PSME Qatar Chapter vs ICEP Qatar para sa Game 1 ng Best-of-3 Championship Series!
Ramdam ang init ng laban mula umpisa hanggang dulo! Ipinakita ng dalawang koponan ang kanilang galing, teamwork, determinasyon, at puso sa laro sa bawat possession at bawat puntos.
Hindi lang ito tungkol sa panalo ito ay tungkol sa pagkakaibigan, sportsmanship, camaraderie, at pagkakaisa ng Filipino professionals sa Qatar.
Saludo sa dalawang koponan at sa lahat ng sumuporta sa laban!

PSME Qatar — LABAN!
Game 1 done lead by ICEP Qatar. The series continues!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Pres. Maricol! 🎂🥳

Wishing you a very happy birthday filled with good health, happiness, and continued success in life. May this new chapter bring you more blessings, opportunities, and achievements.

Cheers to more success, greater blessings, and wonderful memories ahead! 🥂✨

Have a fantastic birthday, Pres! 🎊🎈