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Asia recognizes
DLSU-M as an
environmental research center
The
College of Engineering (COE) of De La Salle University-Manila
(DLSU-M) was recognized by the Asian Regional Research Program
on Environmental Technology (ARRPET) as the National Research
Institute (NRI) on Industrial and Hazardous Wastes (IHW).
Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation
Agency (SIDA), DLSU-M and the Asian Institute of Technology-Thailand
have agreed in a contract to carry out terms and conditions
of the ARRPET project on October 25. As a research institute,
the COE is tasked to conduct a study on “Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBs) with Minor Issue on Alternative Sludge Management in
a Recycled Paper Mill in the Philippines.”
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University will witness the start of
the 10-year countdown to the Lasallian
centennial on November 29. The launching
program seeks to renew the Lasallian
community’s commitment to service and
excellence and to inspire everyone to
participate in the realization of the
Lasallian dream. [click
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Leading
the newly formed institute is Dr. Susan Gallardo of the COE
Research, Training and Consultancy. Three research associates
from the Chemical Engineering Department join her. They are
Dr. Julius Maridable, Dr. Leonila Abella, and
Dr. Joseph Auresenia.
ARRPET is an organization of eight Asian countries—China,
India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia,
and the Philippines—organized to conduct a research on environmental
issues relevant to the region. Some of the issues covered
in the research programs are wastewater, solid wastes, air
pollution, and hazardous wastes.
Due to unavailable studies on PCBs in the country and the
need to address the problem of its proper management, the
research program aims to develop an appropriate technology
for the Philippines and other developing countries to treat
PCBs.
COE, together with the ARRPET, is inviting engineering practitioners,
scientists, researchers, experts and policymakers to participate
in the coming National Workshop on January 25, 2002 at the
Angelo King International Center of the College of Saint Benilde.
The theme of the workshop is “Industrial & Hazardous Waster
Management in the Philippines: A Focus on Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCBs).” Topics for discussions and lectures include
inventory and monitoring, risk assessment and health effects,
storage and transportation, treatment and disposal, laws and
regulations.
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