Charles Edric Co

Charles Edric Co

Edric is the first graduate of the integrated Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Engineering program of De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines. Having his internship in a geothermal energy company during his fourth summer in the University, he decided to join a petroleum refinery after graduation. He left the refinery two weeks before the chemical engineering licensure exams of November 2009 where he placed second nationwide. He then decided to work in the depot operations department of a local independent petroleum player in the Philippines. He is currently working in the Manila office of a US-based business consultancy firm.

While in the University, he had served as the Chair of the University's Council of Student Organizations. He also currently serves in his parish, St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Manila.
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Licensed Professional Chemical Engineer, MSc Chemical Engineering and BSc Chemical Engineering, Summa cum Laude, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (2009)

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  • From Wow to Beautiful
    Effective November 15, 2010, the tourism slogan of the Philippines will no longer be "WOW Philippines", but will become "Pilipinas kay Ganda". What could this mean and what are the implications?
  • The Dull Yellow
    Yellow may be bright, but it may also be dull. Or it may be tainted with other colors, making it yellow from afar, but probably something different when looked upon closely.
  • The Exodus to Facebook
    Many people use Facebook, probably because of its features, but somehow, these became less and less personal.
  • Invictus: How a Game Changed a Nation
    Shown in the Philippines just at the time when the Winter Olympics is on-going, Invictus shows how sports can be a unifying force.
  • Feeding the Four Thousand
    Today's Gospel speaks of the feeding of the four thousand which, for some, is not a miracle of multiplication of food but of transformation of hearts.
  • The Green that is La Salle
    This message was delivered during the Star Scholars Orientation held at the Marilen Gaerlan Conservatory on February 10, 2010. It explores why La Salle used green, and provides a testimony on the benefits of the Star Scholars Program.
  • Thoughts on the Film Breach
    After watching "Breach" shown on HBO, I share here some insights on the said film.
  • Making and Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
    The author provides his idea/s in response to the question, "How to make a new year's resolution?"
  • AVATAR: Good Graphics, Good Advocacy but Over-rated
    The movie "Avatar" has good visual effects and paints a good environmental advocacy; nevertheless, it is overrated in that the plotline can be said to be simply average, contrary to what others claim it to be.
  • Ballots for All Voters
    Views on the news item: The Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC) admitted that they still have no "spare" ballots for voters who registered during the extended listup the Supreme Court has ordered should there be 100% voter turnout.
  • The Archer, Not the Arrow
    We should keep in mind that our success lies not with what we use, but with what we are, just as much as a swimmer breaks a record not because of the swimming pool or of the swimsuit, but because of his ability.
  • Clean Technologies..
    The current era is highlighted by the existence of clean technologies which came out as a means of waste reduction since waste treatment and disposal are no longer enough in trying to save Mother Earth.
  • The Role of Science in Building a Better World
    The role of science in building a better world extends far beyond brining forth progress and development. Rather, this includes what we call sustainable development.
  • The Maguindanao Massacre
    Who are the victims?
  • The Intentions of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
    The author looks into the intentions of the current President of the Republic of the Philippines in running for Congress to represent the Second District of Pampanga.
  • On Legacy
    The author shares the insights he gained from the film "2012" on what legacy and history really is.
  • Being Human
    The author provides some insights on what being human really means with the help of the movie 2012.
  • To Blow or Not to Blow?
    The author bares his opinion on the concept of whistleblowing and on the ethics of whistleblowing.
  • Disorganized Ideas on Superiority, Acceptance and Human Experimentation
    This is an ethics article based on some issues identified in the book "Flowers for Algernon".
  • Liberation Theology
    The article discusses liberation theology, the official Church attitude towards liberation theology, lessons and insights from liberation theology, and some known advocates of liberation theology.
  • Believing: the Power of the Mind
    This article shows how powerful the mind is by discussing self-fulfilling prophecies and the Pygmalion effect.
  • Acid Rain: New Bad News
    This article discusses acid rain, its effects and how to reduce such effects.
  • Of Oddities and Irregularities: a Reaction on the Film "An Inconvenient Truth"
    This is a brief article on environmental oddities and irregularities caused by global warming, based on the film "An Inconvenient Truth".
  • Acid Rain: Threat to Environment and Health
    This article discusses acid rain and ways to reduce its adverse effects.
  • A Leader, a Shepherd
    This message was delivered during the program graduation of the 22nd batch of Management of Organizations for Visible Effectiveness for Emerging Leaders (MOVE EL) of De La Salle University.
  • On Non-Partisanship
    The article discusses the concept of non-partisanship or running independent from any political party in a university student council or student government.
  • Lasallian Engineers for God and Country
    Delivered during the College Recognition Rites held on July 15, 2009 at the Waldo Perfecto Seminar Room of De La Salle University, the article discusses what engineering students have gone through and what they can do for sustainable development.
  • The Star Scholars Program of De La Salle University
    This message was delivered to Star Scholars who are currently in the University, who had just graduated and who had just entered the University. It tackles the advantages of being a Star Scholar, as well as the challenges faced by star scholars.
  • The Religion Behind Science: An Article on the Philosophy of Science
    The author looks at a philosophy of science by examining the bases of scientific truths and the basic tenets of science.
  • Into the World of Half-Bloods
    Harry Potter and Tom Marvolo Riddle are among the most popular half-bloods in the Wizarding World, but does that make them alike?
  • The Difference Between Knowing the Path and Walking the Path
    This is an analysis of the key points of the story of Duke Hwan and the Wheelwright in "The Way of Chuang Tzu" by Thomas Merton, 1965, and gives an insight on learning.
  • Empowering the Youth: Creating a Better Society
    In this article, the author responds to the question/challenge, "What can you do to shape the city of your dreams?"
  • Of Titles and Themes
    What is the significance of a title or a theme in an essay that answers a question? Here's an experience being shared.
  • The Voyage of the Redeemed
    Here is a closer look at Edmund Pevensie in "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" by C. S. Lewis. This article is inspired by the movie, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian".
  • Leading Asia: One ASEAN at the Heart of a Dynamic Asia
    This is the paper presented by the author at the 9th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) University Network Educational Forum in Vientiane, Laos.
  • End of Term
    Sometimes, it's hard to leave an organization one has led for quite some time, yet it is often necessary for others to take over.
  • Why Did I Choose La Salle?
    After reflecting on why he chose La Salle as his University, the author finds himself choosing La Salle again were he given the opportunity to turn back time.
  • Finding God in Science
    How did the human race came to existence? James Rollins' "Black Order" provides an insight on how the theories of evolution and creation can be related through the principles of quantum mechanics.

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