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Bethezel L. Ricacho
Plant Head, Claveria DPP
Bicol Operations Division
What makes a female engineer different from a male engineer? Apparently, none and this is proven by our newly assigned plant head of Claveria Diesel Power Plant, Engr. Bethezel Ricacho.
“Whatever they can do, I can do,” Beth said when asked on being a woman in her chosen field. She said that growing up with an only brother and finishing her college degree with almost an all-men class allowed her to get used to thriving in a male-dominated industry.
As a blossoming leader at NPC, Engr. Beth said that the best lesson she learned so far in operations is the significance of expressing what you have to say.
“If you have an idea or you think that you are right, you say it and you say it now, because if you keep on being silent, then you forego the chance na masabi mo iyon o magagawan ng action,” she said.
Engr. Beth said that this would also be her leadership style saying, “[my people] can tell me what they need and we’ll see if we can do anything. Kung hindi ko kaya, we’ll raise it. [What matter is they tell me] kasi hindi ko mahuhulaan yan.”
She said that she’s thankful for the mentorship and support she receive from her superiors at the Bicol Operations Division.
For her piece of advice to her fellow women in engineering, she urged “lumabas sila, hindi kailangang makulong sa kinalakihang tradisyon, na parang sapatos na ipapasuot na lang sayo. Decide on what you want then panindigan mo. Walang mahirap kung susubukan.”
Mauro L. Marcelo, Jr.
(Retired) Department Manager
Asset Preservation, RMS
The year was 1979. He was looking for something different and rare and found it at National Power Corporation – nuclear energy.
“Mahilig ako sa hindi common at conventional, so when NPC was exploring nuclear energy then, I was attracted and applied,” Sir Mao shared on his last day in office.
On the same day, he also expressed his gratitude for NPC for the mountain of blessings he received through it – ‘nagkaroon ako ng bahay, sasakyan, nakapag-travel and gained professional advancement.’
Asked on a memorable struggle he had at work, Sir Mao talked about being assigned to be the Asset Preservation Department Manager in 2003 after the implementation of EPIRA.
“There were lot of issues then for me to work on – legal and personnel issues. Ginusto ko na mag-resign pero sa tulong at encouragement ng mga kasama ko, we were all able to surpass it,” he said.
With 38 years of service with NPC, Sir Mao realized that the most important lesson he learned was being diligent towards work. ‘Kung pa-easy-easy lang, problems will surely arise. Dapat pag-aaaralan mabuti ang trabaho and maging responsible as you go up [the corporate ladder].’
If ever he will be remembered in NPC and the energy industry, he wants to be remembered as the ‘nuclear guy.’
Perfecto A. Llorente
(Retired) OIC
Visayas Operations Department
One would think that his most memorable experience in NPC would be something recent, but when asked about it, he went as far way back as his first year with NPC in 1979.
Dadelio C. Corpuz
(Retired) Vice President
Mindanao Generation
On his last day in office, former Vice President for Mindanao Generation Mr. Dadelio C. Corpuz shares his 41-year journey with NPC, the lessons he learned along the way and the gems of wisdom he wishes to impart to NPC’s new generation of engineers.
Maria Catherine C. Majomot
Visayas Operations Department – Bohol
Any NPC employee who’s been to the beautiful island province of Bohol has probably met her. The bubbly, blonde, and bibo lady, Ms. Cathy Majomot. Did you know that she’s more than just your Bohol travel guide?
Engr. Salvador D. Sarmiento, Jr.
Revenue Management Department – CAG
Engr. Salvador Sarmiento or Sir Buddy to his colleagues is now counting the days towards his retirement on March 12. But before he bid us adios, he graciously took a moment to look back to his 38 years with NPC and share with us his plans on his way forward.
Engr. Nathaniel G. Guerra
Visayas Operations Department
Engr. Nathaniel G. Guerra holds all the requirements needed to be able to run five power plants in five islands in Bohol – dedication to work, technical expertise, and management skills. There is only one thing he lacks – swimming skills!
Engr. Ramil SR. Castillo, Jr.
Project Management Department – PES
Engr. Ramil was beaming with pride along with his colleagues when the launch of the major transmission line systems in Masbate happened in January. A few weeks later, the joy subsided and was replaced by bittersweet feeling. He will be leaving Masbate, his second home for 11 months and will be transferring to Palawan to assist in the ongoing transmission projects there. Thus came his ardent letter to the province he came to know and love, as if it’s a person he’s devoted to.
Engr. Edmar Viloria
Operations Planning and Performance Assessment Department
A colleague calls him the man with gills. Why?He just survived not just one but several incidents of a boat almost capsizing in the sea, all for his pursuit of doing his job. Meet Engr. Edmar Viloria.
Engr. Corazon Bencio
Systems Planning Division, CAG
Thriving in a ‘man’s world’ such as the engineering field is a tough and challenging act according to Ms. Cora Bencio, but when done with grace it can give joy and fulfilment.
