🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Elmer Amador & Nasser Asain
Honored in the 2025 Filipino Times Watchlist
CE Batch 2001 | WMSU Civil Engineering
In a region shaped by innovation, infrastructure, and engineering brilliance, two proud alumni of WMSU CE Batch 2001 have risen to the spotlight. Engr. Elmer Amador and Engr. Nasser Asain have been officially recognized in the 2025 Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Engineers and Architects in the Middle East.
This recognition is not just a personal achievement—it is a moment of pride for our entire batch and a testament to the global excellence of WMSU engineers.
🏆 About the Filipino Times Watchlist
The Filipino Times Watchlist is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding Filipino engineers and architects whose work has shaped cities, communities, and industries across the Middle East. Organized by The Filipino Times, the largest Filipino media platform in the region, the Watchlist celebrates professionals who demonstrate:
- Visionary leadership
- Technical excellence
- Commitment to innovation
- Cultural pride and community impact
Nominees are selected for their contributions to smart, sustainable, and livable spaces—and for uplifting the image of the Philippines abroad.
👷♂️ Engr. Elmer Amador: Engineering with Integrity
Known for his quiet strength and unwavering professionalism, Engr. Elmer Amador has built a career marked by discipline, precision, and service. His inclusion in the Watchlist reflects decades of consistent excellence in civil engineering and infrastructure development.
Elmer’s work speaks for itself—projects completed with integrity, teams led with humility, and systems improved through methodical innovation. He represents the kind of engineer who builds not just structures, but trust.
👷♂️ Engr. Nasser Asain: A Trailblazer from Basilan
Engr. Nasser Asain hails from Lamitan City, Province of Basilan, proudly carrying a heritage that is both Christian and Muslim. His story reflects the cultural richness of the Southern Philippines and the resilience that defines many engineers from the region.
“I am deeply honored to have been selected as one of the Top Filipino Engineers in the Middle East. This recognition is not just for me, but for every Filipino engineer who continues to work with passion, resilience, and pride.”
— Engr. Nasser Asain
Nasser’s journey from Basilan to the Gulf is a testament to perseverance, cultural depth, and technical mastery. His leadership in construction and project management has earned him respect across the region—and now, formal recognition among the best.
🌍 Global Excellence, Local Roots
Both Elmer and Nasser exemplify what it means to be a WMSU Civil Engineer:
- Rooted in community
- Driven by excellence
- Guided by integrity
- Proud of their heritage
Their recognition in the Filipino Times Watchlist affirms that CE Batch 2001 continues to shape the future—not just in the Philippines, but across borders.
🌺 Message of Appreciation
To Engr. Elmer Amador and Engr. Nasser Asain, we salute you. Your achievements inspire us, your humility uplifts us, and your legacy strengthens our alumni movement.
You remind us that wherever we go, we carry the name of WMSU—and that name stands for excellence.