“Japanese Engineering and Safety Management in Manila: Good Practices in the Metro Manila Subway Project”

From digital transformation to tunneling innovation, learn how global engineering collaborations are shaping the future of urban infrastructure in the Philippines.

In celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the UP Civil Engineering Program, the UP ICE Transportation Engineering Group and Construction Engineering and Management Group proudly present another installment of the UP ICE Lecture Series entitled:

“Japanese Engineering and Safety Management in Manila: Good Practices in the Metro Manila Subway Project”
🗓️ Date: October 24, 2025 (Friday)
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: David M. Consunji Theater, ICE Main Building, UP Diliman | Also available via Zoom

This session highlights Japan’s engineering discipline and safety excellence—bringing valuable insights to the next generation of Filipino engineers and infrastructure professionals.
Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/TEGCEMGLecture

Lecture Topics and Speakers:

Lecture 1: Advanced Japanese Technology: Digital Transformation in Subway Project
Speaker: Naoyuki SASAKI
Senior Planning Manager, Shimizu-Fujita-Takenaka-EEI Joint Venture, Metro Manila Subway Project CP101

Lecture 2: Tunneling Engineering and Safety in a Subway Project
Speaker: James Aung Kyaw MYINT – Chief Resident Engineer/Project Manager (Infra), Oriental Consultants Global
Speaker: Walter Lyndon CAMPBELL – Safety and Health Expert, Oriental Consultants Global

Lecture 3: JICA Safe Construction Practices in Official Development Assistance (ODA) Projects
Speaker: Koji OTA
Construction Advisor (Safety and Quality), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines

All faculty, students, and guests are welcome to attend!

Source: UP Institute of Civil Engineering Facebook