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Advanced Research and Competency Development Institute
The Advanced Research and Competency Development Institute or ARCDI is a non-stock, non-profit, self-sustaining foundation.
It provides high-quality and cost effective training and competency development support to semiconductor and electronics
industry players. ARCDI was born out of the need to address the widening gap between engineerÂ’s skills and industry needs,
and increase the availability of skilled manpower for high technology industry.
ARCDI offers training modules on specific competency areas which are centered on industry requirements. The curriculum is
developed and delivered by acknowledged subject matter experts in various fields of the industry. The theories and best
practices learning are supported by laboratory equipment and instrumentation workshops.
ARCDI began its operations in February 2004. For its first year, 15 technical courses were offered which gathered 778
participants from 60 companies.
Setting the strategic direction, ARCDI is strongly supported by an 11-member Board of Trustees whose members are the leaders
of the industry, government and academe. The Executive Director is responsible for the operations management of ARCDI, and
tasked to implement its various plans and programs.
Located in Northgate Cyberzone in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, ARCDI is in close proximity to main industrial areas. Its
training facilities include 3 lecture rooms, 2 computer rooms and 1 Test laboratory room. Each room is equipped with modern
training equipment.
Mission and Vision
To enable globally competitive Philippine high-technology companies by providing world-class training and competency
development support to Manufacturing and Research / Development companies.
ARCDI Board of Trustees as of December 2008
Welcome to ARCDI.
Competition in the global environment is getting more and more intense as
technological innovation and evolution continue to accelerate at a faster
pace than ever before. To ensure the sustainability of the Philippine IT and
electronics industries as strong engines of growth for the economy, we have
long dreamt of establishing a center of excellence for the capability and
knowledge building of Filipino engineers.
Through the collective efforts of the Philippine government, participating
academic institutions, and the private sector, that dream is now a reality.
The Advanced Research and Competency Development Institute (ARCDI) was
established to provide training and learning opportunities which will enable
Filipino engineers to upgrade their skills and stay at the leading edge of
global technological developments in both products and processes in the
fields of electronics, software development, and other related sciences.
Filipinos are already widely recognized to be among the most creative and
talented people in the world. But in this fast-changing environment that we
face, we cannot be complacent. We must keep pushing to move up the
technological ladder and the only way to do this is to maintain our edge in
human capital.
These are indeed challenging times but these are also times of great
opportunity, for our country and our industries. In view of this, I
encourage you to take full advantage of the courses and facilities that
ARCDI offers. It is your tool for enhancing your own global competitiveness.
I also invite you to support us in this effort by becoming one of our
sponsors so that we can keep on improving our programs and facilities and
carrying on with this critical mission.
Together, let us prove once more that Filipinos shine during times of great
challenges.
~ Arthur R. Tan
ARCDI Chairman
President and CEO of Integrated Microelectronics, Inc.
ARCDI - Delivering the Training Intervention you require
ARCDI takes pride in having an excellent roster of subject matter experts
who continue to make themselves available in sharing their knowledge and
expertise. We thank all the SMEs for their dedication in this noble effort.
Moving forward, there are numerous challenges that lie ahead…many more subject
areas to develop, many more clients to serve , and last but not the least,
aligning our business process and support staff to meet the needs of a growing
market. We will deliver what you expect to the best of our abilities.
We appreciate the value, trust and confidence bestowed upon us by our current
clients. We assure you that we will continue to embark on innovative ways to
enhance the delivery of services in the years to come.
Your valuable feedback is welcome. Pls. send your remarks, questions or suggestions
to cquiason@arcdi.com. Thank You!
~ Cesar L. Quiason
ARCDI Executive Director
Arthur Tan
Chairman
President & CEO, Integrated Microelectronics, Inc. (IMI)
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Reynaldo Vea
Vice-Chairman
President, Mapua Institute of Technology
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Ernesto Santiago
Secretary
Executive Director, Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI)
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Pastor Lorenzo
Trustee
President, Philippine Ecozones Association (PHILEA)
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Melba Cuyahon
Treasurer
General Manager, ST-NXP Wireless
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Edmundo Fortunado
Trustee
Managing Director, Analog Devices (Phils.), Inc.
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Yoshiyuki Yano
Trustee
President, Toshiba Info. Equipment Phil., Inc.
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Norberto Viera
Trustee
President & Managing Director, TI Phils., Inc.
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Lilia de Lima
Trustee
Director General, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
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Fortunato dela Pena
Trustee
Undersecretary, Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
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Richard Cohen
Trustee
President & General Manager, ON Semiconductor Philippines, Inc. |
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ARCDI Management and Staff
Cesar Quiason
Executive Director
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Edith del Rosario
Administrative Officer
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Tina Samonte
Administrative Assistant
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ARCDI Members as of August 2007
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