PIEP NCR
PIEP NCR

We Are PIEP NCR

Advancing environmental planning in the National Capital Region and Rizal.

Who We Are

Vision

A leading community of environmental planners committed to sustainable and resilient development in NCR and Rizal.

Mission

To advance the practice of environmental planning through professional development, advocacy, and collaboration among members and stakeholders.

Core Values

  • Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and transparency in planning practice.
  • Adaptability: Responding to changing environments and emerging challenges.
  • Sustainability: Promoting solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic needs.

Chapter President

Merlina G. Panganiban

Merlina G. Panganiban

Chapter President

Leading the chapter in advancing environmental planning practice in NCR and Rizal.

Chapter Board of Trustees

NCR Chapter leadership 2025-2026.

Merlina Gasmin Panganiban

President

Merlina Gasmin Panganiban

Florence T Ulili

Vice President

Florence T Ulili

Rene Morales Babera

Secretary

Rene Morales Babera

Ma Ila Jeanne F Perez

Treasurer

Ma Ila Jeanne F Perez

Alvaro Fallurin Fabon Jr

Auditor

Alvaro Fallurin Fabon Jr

Eufrosina Juan Nazareta

Public Relations Officer

Eufrosina Juan Nazareta

Marie Grace De Leon Apale

Trustee

Marie Grace De Leon Apale

Jose Edgardo Abaya Gomez Jr

Trustee

Jose Edgardo Abaya Gomez Jr

Michelle Clemente Millare

Trustee

Michelle Clemente Millare

Eugenio Ferrer Santiago Iii

Trustee

Eugenio Ferrer Santiago Iii

Marion Micah Reyes Tinio

Trustee

Marion Micah Reyes Tinio

Jayson Edward Bataclan San Juan

Immediate Past President

Jayson Edward Bataclan San Juan

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Strategic Goals and Objectives

Professional development and capacity building

  • Conduct regular training, workshops, and seminars for members.
  • Support CPD compliance and lifelong learning in environmental planning.
  • Foster technical excellence and best practices in the field.

Advocacy and policy engagement

  • Engage with government and stakeholders on planning and environment policy.
  • Promote evidence-based and sustainable planning outcomes.
  • Strengthen the voice of environmental planners in NCR and Rizal.

Networking and collaboration

  • Build strong ties among members, chapters, and allied professionals.
  • Partner with academic institutions, LGUs, and the private sector.
  • Create platforms for knowledge exchange and peer support.

Our Roles

Key competencies and roles of PIEP NCR members.

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Consultant

  • Credible Strategist
  • Exemplar Lifelong Learner
  • Knowledge Management Practitioner
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Citizen

  • Active Citizen
  • Self-aware Team Member
  • Results-Oriented Leader
  • Collaborative Communicator
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Advocate

  • Reliable Environmental Steward
  • Reliable Advocate of Sustainable Use of Land and Resource
  • Ecosystem and Biodiversity Protector
  • People-Centered Development Advocate
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Designer

  • Credible Designer
  • Strategic Catalyst
  • Data Synthesizer

Latest

News

Updates and announcements from the chapter.

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Events

Workshops, webinars, and chapter activities.

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Publications

Reports, guides, and reference materials.

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Ready to join?

Become a member and connect with environmental planners in NCR and Rizal.