Seventy two (72) years ago, from a humble but dignified beginning born a healthy child with a brilliant mind in the name of FORTUNATO H. AMOSCO. Educated in elementary and secondary school in Juban Sorsogon., this young “uragon” moved to Manila to finish both his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Degree at the MAPUA Institute of Technology (MIT). As if it was not enough, he moved to Aquinas University to take up and finish his Civil Engineering Degree. Taking every available opportunity, he successfully passed licensure examination for Master Plumber, Master Electrician, Associate Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Professional Mechanical and finally Professional Electrical Engineer. This is a solid evidence not only his exceptional intelligence but unwavering aspiration to succeed in life. This handsome, generous, born leader and master of engineering technique is now the illustrious National President of the Philippines Society of Plumbing Engineers (PSPE), Inc., commanding the respect and time of all practicing Plumbing Engineers and Master Plumber whether in the design or construction field.

Working as a Plant Supervisor at the Legazpi Oil Co. Inc. from 1963-1967, he soon became Plant Engineer of the LEALDA Electric Co. Inc. from 1967-1976. At the same time that the young Amosco sharpens his practical skills, he continuously update his theory by working as College Professor in Aquinas University from 1967-1984. He was also Professional Lecturer at the Bicol University from 1970-1975. From 1978-1988 he was Engineering Manager of Isarog Pulp and Paper Co., Inc. while doubling as Electrical Consultant of Legazpi Oil/San Miguel Corporation from 1983-1986

Probably tired of making other rich, he now thought of making himself rich by doing Engineering Private Practice from 1978-2000. During the period, he is Engineering Designer/Consultant to a) La Purisima Coconut Oil Mill and Refinery and the Cosay and Co. Inc Coconut Oil Mill Complex. In 1990, he was consultant of the Corinthian Garden/PLDT X-5 Project. From 1995-2000, he was a lecturer of Moldex Plumbing School, he was General Manager RFA Movers in San Pedro Laguna. From 1997-2008, in recognition of his talent, integrity and invaluable support to the plumbing profession, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Master Plumber (BOMP)-Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) from 1987 to 2008. His supervision of NAMPAP and the plumbing profession is like that of a father to a son. He treats every Master with tender, loving and cares. He is always present not only in convention and conferences of NAMPAP and the PSPE but also in other related activities of the APO whether it’s professional or social in character.

He is the pioneering member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineer and also the man and power behind the organization of the PSPE. Very evidently, he put more than 50% of his time effort and wealth in pushing forward the development of plumbing profession. He was the moving spirit and unsung hero of the revision of Plumbing Code which was signed into law in 1999 which bring back the honor, prestige and appropriateness of the practice of plumbing solely to Master Plumbers who will soon be called Plumbing Engineers. An organization man with fear of God above self. Engr. Amosco was officer/member of the Philippines Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), NAMPAP, PSPE, National Pollution Control of the Philippines, Water Environment Federation Tech USA and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.

To further improve his knowledge and skills in engineering field and allied course, he attended the Chesterton Mechanical Seal School, First World Safety Accident Prevention Congress, Industry and Commerce Safety, Labor Law and Occupational Health and Safety, Computer Aided Design in Structural Engineering among others. To date, we are honored to have him President of PSPE simply because we knew him as a man of action and few words. This is apart from the honors and awards bestowed upon him such as Outstanding Professional of the Year (PRC 1997), Outstanding Employee of Isarog Pulp in 1979 and Outstanding Alumni in the field of Civil Engineering at the Aquinas University. Unde his term, PSPE is assured of success, for failure is one option that Engr. Fortunato H. Amosco never knew and recognized.