𝕀ℕ ℂ𝔸𝕊𝔼 𝕐𝕆𝕌 𝕄𝕀𝕊𝕊𝔼𝔻 𝕀𝕋: 𝔸𝔽𝕋𝔼ℝ 𝕃𝕆ℕ𝔾 𝕐𝔼𝔸ℝ𝕊 𝕆𝔽 𝕎𝔸𝕀𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾, 𝔸 𝕊𝔸ℕ𝕀𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕐 𝔼ℕ𝔾𝕀ℕ𝔼𝔼ℝ, 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐑. 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐎 𝐑. 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐙𝐎𝐍, 𝕎𝕀ℕ𝕊 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐀 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃
Victory has never been sweeter for the Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers Inc. (PSSE) and the entire community of Sanitary Engineering professional. Engr. Romeo R. Quizon has been proclaimed the recipient of the 2023 Eric C. Nubla Excellence Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) upon outstanding professionals in the Philippines. The award ceremony took place at the Manila Hotel on December 10, 2023, during the 50th PRC Awards. Engr. Quizon’s triumph marks him as the first Sanitary Engineer to achieve this prestigious recognition.
Outshining four other nominated outstanding professional, Engr. Romeo R. Quizon secured the highest rating during the deliberations for the coveted Eric C. Nubla Excellence Award. This accolade stand as a testament to his exceptional contributions and innovative approaches in the realm of sanitary engineering. His unwavering commitment to ensuring clean and sustainable environment has not only elevated his professional standing but has made a positive impact on the communities he serves. Engr. Quizon has etched his name in history as the first Sanitary Engineer and the first Engineer to serve as the Dean of the College of Public Health at the University of the Philippines – Manila (2013-2019) which is usually dominated by medical doctors.
Currently serving as a full professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at UP-Manila, his career spans over three decades, with two years as the President of PSSE. Hehas garnered distinctions such as “Fellow of the Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers” (2015), “ASEAN Engineer” (2016), and “Honorary Fellow” (2020), making him one of the first Filipinos in the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO).
The Eric Nubla Excellence Award is a recognition of Eng’r. Quizon’s exceptional qualifications based on the criteria set forth for outstanding professionals. In addition to this honor, he has also been named the 2023 Most Outstanding Professional in the field of Sanitary Engineering. His passion for excellence and unwavering commitment to advancing the field have not gone unnoticed, inspiring colleagues and peers alike.
PSSE extend its warmest congratulations to Engr. Romeo R. Quizon on this historic achievement. His outstanding contributions and dedication have set a remarkable standard for excellence in the field of Sanitary Engineering. Your victory is a victory for the entire Sanitary Engineering profession!.
As you revel in the glory of this well-deserved award, know that your colleagues, peers, and the entire Sanitary Engineering community take immense pride in your accomplishments. Your commitment to excellence serves as an inspiration to all, motivating us to strive for greater heights in our respective fields. May this award be a symbol of the significant impact you’ve made and a source of inspiration for aspiring professionals in the field of Sanitary Engineering. Wishing you continued success in all your future endeavors.
ODE TO SANITARY ENGINEERING!
MABUHAY ANG INHINYERONG SANIDAD!
