Gecko Accelerograph know-how: Building MSSI expertise
By Rina Cruz
Last July 2, 2025, a specialized Gecko Accelerograph Training was conducted at 9:00 a.m. in the Blue Room of the Calderon Building. The session was conducted by Engr. Karim Bongarsa and Engr. Dino Maghirang, aimed exclusively for the engineers and technicians of Multi-Line Services Systems, Inc. (MSSI). The training reflects the company’s commitment to advancing technical competence in line with national guidelines.
The training covered the following key topics:
- Actual installation and operation of Gecko Accelerograph
- Set-up, commissioning and testing procedures with the corresponding testing and report forms.
- Calibration Test Procedure (SMA and ERI-2G) with Calibration Test Report.
- Seismic data retrieval and generation of reports.
- Annual testing and inspection procedures and creation of appropriate report forms.
This initiative supports one of the goals of MSSI to cultivate in-house experts in accelerograph technology, especially as more devices undergo preventive and corrective maintenance. Engr. Dino emphasized the importance of understanding the DPWH IRR of 2015, particularly its stipulations on the Certificate of Calibration, which is a vital requirement for the Certificate of Inspection issued annually by the LGU Office of the Building Official (OBO) for existing buildings.
Among the participants were the following:
Participants
Peewee Alberto – Service Manager
Ruel Caraig – Service Supervisor
Art Elechicon – Service Supervisor
Ronald Tablada – Service Technician
Ramil Buban – Service Engineer
Jay-R Pelicano – Service Technician
Reiel Tañedo – Service Technician
Vicente Villena – Service Technician
Jason Aragon – Service Engineer
Mark Zam Donaire – Service Engineer
John Christopher Pernes – Service Engineer
Clarence Sto. Domingo – Service Technician
Ramel Buenaflor – Service Technician
Gabriel Escuyos – Service Engineer
Justin Jan Masayon – Service Engineer
Additionally, a short examination was given to them to assess their understanding and mastery of the discussed topics. Below are the top 5 participants who achieved the highest scores:
Names – Score
Joel Garduque – 29/30
Ronald Tablada – 25/30
Art Elechicon – 24/30
Peewee Alberto – 23/30
Ramil Buban – 23/30
With continuous training, MSSI is set to lead in maintaining and complying with accelerograph standards.
