Reynaldo Lachica – a Pandaqueno working as a chemist in United Kingdom – was given the 2010 Outstanding Alumnus Award for Science by the Manuel A. Roxas High School.
The award was presented by Manila Mayor Alfredo when Lachica returned to the Philippines. “It was really exciting for me to go back to my former secondary school and receive this recognition for my achievements in chemistry and my work overseas.”
His recognition was featured in his company’s (Centrica Energy) newspaper called “The Energy” in its April 2010 edition. The said paper was forwarded to Philippine Embassy in London.
Congratulations, Mr. Reynaldo Lachica! Ibang klase talaga ang mga Pandaqueño!
About Mr. Reynaldo Lachica
Reynaldo Lachica served as a Kabataang Baranggay (now known as Sangguniang Kabataan) Chairman of Baranggay 842 Zone 92. Some of his worthy projects during his term were: District VI “ Ulirang Kabataan Awards “ and the Citywide “Pahenyohan Quiz Bee “ held annually on Zamora Street. He finished High School at Manuel A. Roxas High School. In 2002, he moved to United Kingdom (UK) with his wife for greener pasture. He is working as environmental and process chemist at King’s Lynn Power Station in Norfolk, UK.
The Featured Article
The article below is the text version from Centrica’s newspaper “The Energy” ….
Pupil who became a chemist gets a great reaction
A chemist at King’s Lynn Power Station was in his element when he returned to his old school in the Philippines and picked up a science prize.
Reynaldo Lachica, environmental and process chemist, was given the 2010 Outstanding Alumnus Award for Science by the Manuel A Roxas High School in Manila. It recognised his 18-year career in chemistry both in the Philippines and the UK. Reynaldo, who was presented with the award by the City Mayor of Manila the Honourable Alfredo S Lim, said:“It was really exciting for me to go back to my former secondary school and receive this recognition for my achievements in chemistry and my work overseas.”
Since working at King’s Lynn, Reynaldo has helped to install a new meter that measures the level of impurities in the steam used to drive the turbine.
He is also looking at ways to manage corrosion in the station’s air cooled condenser. Steve Adams, operations manager said: “The work Rey has done will stand us in good stead to reduce the station’s start-up times and improve its reliability. “The award is an excellent recognition of the learning and experience he’s had in the industry.”
Reynaldo moved to the UK in 2002 with his wife to find a better quality of life and gain more experience in chemistry. He said: “It’s really a dream of everyone in the Philippines to move to a more industrial country like the UK, and working for Centrica Energy has given me a great opportunity to practice my profession.” Reynaldo gained British citizenship in July last year and said he plans to keep developing his career at the company.
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June 1, 2010 at 2:48 pm |
CONGRATS SIR!!!
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June 1, 2010 at 3:33 pm |
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