MEEAA

Mapua Electrical Engineering Alumni Association

Engr. Gil M. Mostoles

Electrical Engineering Program Chair, Mapua University

A Professional Electrical Engineer and founder of Kinetic Phils. Electrical Construction, Inc., a Category AAA and ISO-certified MEFP contractor, and Load Center Builders Corporation. With decades of entrepreneurial leadership, he has delivered major projects for top clients such as Jollibee, Red Ribbon, and LandCo Pacific Corporation, establishing a strong legacy in electrical design and construction.

MEEAA
Excellence
Awardee
Outstanding Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship
THE
OUTSTANDING
MAPúAN
Specialized Field of Endeavor in Entrepreneurship

His Story

Laurence Chan, a Mapúa graduate in Electronics, Communications, and Electrical Engineering, rose from humble beginnings to become a visionary leader in engineering, technology, and business. Starting as a field and design engineer, he advanced to key leadership roles at Ericsson and later Emerson, where he pioneered telecom power solutions and renewable energy projects, including the Philippines’ first off-grid solar telecom system. As Managing Director of Emerson Network Power and later Senior Vice President at Accent Micro Technologies, he drove growth in IT managed services, data center, and engineering solutions.

Beyond his corporate achievements, he played a pivotal role in formalizing the Mapúa Electrical Engineering Alumni Association, serving as its president and now as adviser. With over 25 years of expertise in power systems, renewable energy, and business management, Laurence is recognized for his innovation, resilience, and lasting contributions to both industry and community.

Achievements

  • Passed the Assistant Electrical Engineer Board Examinations (Year not specified, but after 1979)
  • Achieved 4th Place in the Professional Electrical Engineer Board Exams in 1989.
  • Kinetic Engineering and Construction / Kinetic Phils. Electrical Construction, Inc.:
    • Established the company, which grew into Kinetic Phils. Electrical Construction, Inc.
    • The company is a Category AAA licensed and ISO 9001-2015 certified MEFP contractor.
  • LoadCenter Builders Corporation:
      • Founded in 2005 to further expand his business.
      • Focuses on the fabrication of low-voltage switchgear, panelboards, and other essential electrical component
  • Key Projects and Clients:
      • Served as the electrical designer for Jollibee Foods Corporation for a decade.
      • Handled projects for well-known brands like Red Ribbon and DeliFrance.
      • Completed major projects for LandCo Pacific Corporation, including the underground power distribution for Punta Fuego in Batangas.

Other Info

  • Lifetime Member, Institute of Lifetime Member, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE – MU Chapter)
  • International Member and Adviser, IEEE – MU Student Branch
  • Best Thesis Adviser awardee on multiple occasions (undergraduate and graduate levels)
  • Consistently recognized for excellence in research and teaching, with national and international awards
  • Active involvement in professional and alumni organizations such as MEEA and NAMA
  • Research interests include Power Systems, Smart Grids, Microgrid Modeling, Big Data Analytics, and Renewable Energy Systems