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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), through its accreditation process for professional organizations, has officially recognized the Philippines Society of Master Plumbers and Plumbing Engineers (PSMPE), Inc. as the Accredited Professional Organization (APO) for Master Plumbers. This recognition authorizes PSMPE to serve as the official professional organization representing the Master Plumbing profession, promoting professional development, ethical practice, continuing professional education, and collaboration with the PRC and the Professional Regulatory Board for Master Plumbers. The accreditation strengthens…

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted a Mass Oathtaking Ceremony for newly registered Master Plumbers on August 29, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, formally welcoming the newest professionals into the plumbing profession. The ceremony brought together newly registered Master Plumbers who gathered with their families, friends, colleagues, and fellow professionals to celebrate one of the most significant milestones in their professional journey. Through the oathtaking, the newly registered Master Plumbers formally pledged to uphold…

After the successful relaunch of the PSMPE Plumbing Journal, we are taking a major step toward expanding our global presence and readership. The magazine is now available in digital format through our official website, www.plumbingjournal.ph. Our digital platform features all the dynamic sections our readers value—Designers’ Desk, Plumbing Technology, Business Incident, Fire Protection, Home Living, Spotlight, News, and Lectures—all of which continue to appear in the print edition. For years, members and professionals in the…

 1PSMPE is taking bold steps to further strengthen and empower its chapters nationwide. With the growing number of newly licensed Master Plumbers, PSMPE is committed to ensuring that every chapter is well-prepared, responsive, and proactive in addressing both the needs of its members and the communities they serve. PSMPE is taking bold steps to further strengthen and empower its chapters nationwide. With the growing number of newly licensed Master Plumbers, PSMPE is committed to ensuring…

In the world of architecture and engineering, few names bridge design and functionality as seamlessly as Ric Taytay, President and CEO of Sea Wave Pools. His professional journey, which began in the mid-1980s, reflects not just a career of technical mastery but also a life dedicated to building—structures, swimming pools, and relationships. From Architecture to Aquatic Design Taytay started his career in architecture in 1984, but destiny nudged him toward a different path. By 1987,…