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SPIK stands for Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika, a tagalog for the Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines. As the name implies, it is an association of chemical industries whose membership now totals 67 firms.

The association has been in existence for two decades now. Its role is mainly to address concerns, issues and interests which affect or involve the chemical industry.

"SPIK should serve as a force within the chemical industry to assist members achieve competitiveness in the manufacture of quality products, in a way that safeguards the environment, and pro-actively and effectively addresses government and community as well as global opportunities."

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SPIK 3rd General Membership Meeting, 11AM September 14, 2010 at Makati Sports Club

SPIK would like to invite you to our 3rd GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING to be held on September 14, 2010 (Tuesday) 11AM at the Makati Sports Club, LP Leviste corner Gallardo Streets, Salcedo Village Makati City. (Please note that the time was moved from 11:30AM to 11AM).

We are honored to have MR. JESUS ARRANZA, Chairman of the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. � The Voice of Industry, who will speak on "Anti-Smuggling" and its benefits to the downstream industries.

We are also please to inform you that DOST Under-Secretary FORTUNATO T. DELA PE�A will also join us, (topic to be announced).

Your full participation is earnestly requested and needed as one of the agenda is the ratification of the approved amendments of the SPIK By-Laws. Please devote us your time to this important event.

We highly appreciate if you could send your registration not later than September 10, 2010. Thank you very much.

31 Aug 2010 - 10:10 by spikorg

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Results of the 2010 SPIK Golf Tournament at Ayala Greenfield

The 2010 SPIK Golf Tournament joined by forty-seven (47) players from SPIK members and guests was conducted last July 29 at Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club, Calamba Laguna.

There was a tee-off ceremony at 8AM led by SPIK President Roberto Batungbacal (Dow Chemical), together with Dir. Betbet Vidanes (ZI-TECHASIA) and Mr. Tonoki (PRII). After the tournament was the awarding of raffle prizes for the attendees and certificates for the sponsors followed by the awarding of trophies and gift checks for the winners. The winners were:

Overall champion: Juanizo Chua, West Delta c/o Dow Chemical

Class A
Champion: Pat Morales, c/o ZI-TECHASIA
1st Runner Up: Jose Raquel Santos, Chemlux
2nd Runner Up: Didi Gonzales, Du Pont

Class B
Champion: Sam Enriquez, Moldex c/o Dow Chemical
1st Runner Up: Mike Lim, Tanduay Distillers, Inc. c/o Himmel Ind.
2nd Runner Up: Ruzty Sazon, Unilever

Nearest the Pin: Ador Faustino, Cocochem
(Hole 3)

Most Accurate Drive: Blair Lim, Schenker
(Hole 17)

27 Aug 2010 - 11:03 by spikorg

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Boysen�s Adopt-A-School Project

Boysen�s Adopt-A-School Project

Boysen�s Adopt-A-School Project was developed as the company�s symbolic contribution to the development of the country�s educational system. The project is considered as Boysen�s contribution to STEP UP, PBSP�s flagship program in Luzon. STEP UP or the Strategic Private Sector Partnerships for Urban Poverty Reduction is implemented through PBSP�s Luzon Regional Operations in 26 communities in 8 cities of the NCR. Through the STEP UP program, housing projects, roads and drainage, basic social services such as potable water and school buildings have been provided to benefit the target urban poor communities.

More details are found in the SPIK Newsletter September 2010.

24 Aug 2010 - 05:55 by spikorg

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Sytengco Group of Companies CSR Project

Sytengco Group of Companies CSR Project

Last July 24, 2010, the Sytengco Group of Companies together with the Philippine Cancer Society Inc. conducted a medical check-up and seminar held on our main Office at Resthaven. Part of the check-up included Breast Examination and Pap Smear for the Female, and Prostate Examination for our Male Employees. The Sytengco Group of Companies is one with the Philippine Cancer Society Inc. in fighting cancer.

More details are found in the SPIK Newsletter September 2010.

10 Aug 2010 - 07:20 by spikorg

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DuPont provides better roads for Philippine farmers

Today, the 150 potatoes and cabbage farmers of Benguet, Philippines, no longer worry about transport costs. The credit goes to the DuPont construction of a 340-meter tire-path that connects the 1000-hectare vegetable production area to the local market. The farmers had long been complaining that rising transport costs due to difficult road conditions ate up profits.

More details are found in the SPIK Newsletter September 2010.

10 Aug 2010 - 07:04 by spikorg

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Dow Philippines sponsors potable water school project

Dow Philippines sponsors potable water school project

Dow Philippines has long been a contributor of education projects and now aims to assist in improving the water system in CAA National High School, situated 500 meters away from the Las Pinas plant. A water treatment system was installed, in partnership with the Department of Education�s �Brigada-Eskwela� campaign and with the help of Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). This system will benefit 3,000 high school students. It was turned-over last June 23, 2010 to the school by Dow Philippines Country Manager/SPIK President Bobby Batungbacal and PBSP Assistant Director Rene Fortuno to the School Division Superintendent Norma Adamos.

More details are found in the SPIK Newsletter September 2010.

10 Aug 2010 - 06:48 by spikorg

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Chemical Safety and Security Workshop and SPIK 8th Responsible Care Day

The Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK)*, conducted a Chemical Safety and Security Workshop and 8th Responsible Care Day Event on July 22-23, 2010 at the New World Hotel, Makati City. There were forum lectures on principles of chemical security, security vulnerability, process safety management risk assessment, hazard & operability studies, the role of Responsible Care in emergency preparedness and chemical transportation. Experts from the US State Department's Chemical Security Engagement Program, Sandia National Laboratories and Acutech are Dr. Brent Burdick, Ms. Linda Stiles and Mr. Michael Snakard. This was followed by a lecture on Sustainability by Dennis Chung from Dow Chemical Pacific Limited and best practices sharing on process safety and product stewardship by the SPIK RC-practicing companies, led by Nestor Evaristo of Petron Corporation and Tess Corpuz from 3M Philippines, Inc..

The event was co-sponsored by the US State Department in connection to their Chemical Safety and Security Conference last July 19-21.

*The Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika (SPIK) or the Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines is one of the leading industry associations espousing responsible and competitive practices in the manufacture and handling of chemicals. Its core activity is the representation of the chemical industry in local and international fora. In the process, SPIK has gained recognition as an active participant on issues and concerns affecting though not isolated to the chemical industry.

**Responsible Care is the global chemical industry�s environmental, health and safety (EHS) initiative to drive continuous improvement in performance. It achieves this objective by meeting and going beyond legislative and regulatory compliance, and by adopting cooperative and voluntary initiatives with government and other stakeholders. Responsible Care is both an ethic and a commitment that seeks to build confidence and trust in an industry that is essential to improving living standards and the quality of life.

27 Jul 2010 - 00:17 by spikorg

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What	When	Where
SPIK Factbook Committee Meeting	August 6, 2010 (1:30PM to 3:30PM)	Dow Chemical Office, 23rd Floor 6750 Building, Ayala Avenue,
SPIK BOD Meeting	August 10, 2010(07:30AM to 09:30AM)	Makati Sports Club
Responsible Care Council Meeting	August 4, 2010 (3PM to 5PM)	Dow Chemical Office, 23rd Floor 6750 Building, Ayala Avenue,
SPIK 3rd General Membership Meeting	September 14, 2010 (11:30AM to 03PM)	Makati Sports Club
1st SPIK Bowling Tournament	October 7, 2010 (5PM onwards)	Quezon City Sports Club

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