UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects UAP National Headquarters, 53 Scout Rallos Street, Quezon City, Philippines
MONTHLY CHAPTER ACTIVITY & ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
CHAPTER DILIMAN CHAPTER MONTH OF March 2019 DATE CHAPTER PRESIDENT Maria Angela N. Estabillo SUBMITTED March 28, 2019
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MONTH Indicate your chapter activities undertaken during the month such as Chapter GMM, Professional Development Seminars, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives,
ACTIVITY NO. 1 Newspaper Articles on BENPRES book: Title of Activity - Philippine Daily Inquirer Date Feb. 10 and Mar. 8, 2019 - Business World Total Attendees 1 Venue N/A
Objective of the Activity To feature a book with Ar Gerard Lico as contributing writer
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others: Newspaper Articles
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
The book “BENPRES: Stories Around a Landmark” on the 6-storey building designed by Ar Gabriel Formoso, includes a chapter written by UAP Diliman Officer Dr Gerard Lico entitled “Modernism in the Lopez Buildings.” Edited by Vergel Santos, Dr Lico is one of the 5 contributors of the book.
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Two articles were written about the book:
The Philippine Daily Inquirer article entitled “BENPRES: How Does One Say Goodbye to a Building?” written by Thelma Sioson San Juan in its February 10, 2019 Lifestyle portion issue.
It may be viewed via this link:
https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/323867/benpres-how- does-one-say-goodbye-to-a-building/
The Business World article entitled “How the Lopez-owned Benpres Building Sparked an Enterpreneurial Spirit” was penned by Joseph L. Garcia in its March 8, 2019 issue.
It may be viewed via this link:
https://www.bworldonline.com/how-the-lopez- owned-benpres-building-sparked-an- entrepreneurial-spirit/
Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico; via The Philippine Daily Inquirer website and the Business World website
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ACTIVITY NO.2 Title of Activity GMM for February – UAP Diliman Chapter Date February 28, 2019 Red Cloud Karaoke, Manhattan Total Attendees 20 Venue Parkview, Araneta Center, Cubao To provide a venue to encourage camaraderie among members, and to give updates on planned projects and Objective of the Activity activities Type of Activity x GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others:
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
My First UAP General Membership Meeting By: Levi Monares, uap
Excited, happy and had so much fun! Those were my feelings at my first General Membership Meeting at the UAP Diliman Chapter.
As a new architect, I have chosen to be a member of the Diliman Chapter. I have searched for a chapter and heard that there are a lot of great and kind architects there. The moment I mentioned to my friend that I would be signing up with the Diliman chapter, he got so happy and immediately invited me to the General Membership Meeting that was on February 28, 2019. At first, I did not think that I would be able to attend because I had not yet been inducted but my friend said that it was OK. That was when I decided to attend.
Upon arrival at the venue, I felt nervous about getting to know the members present because of way they dressed, spoke and shared thoughts on a different level that I was not used to. This only revealed to me that I could learn much from these people and that this chapter would help me become, throughout my career, a great architect like these people.
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As the meeting went along, the architects present welcomed me as one of their new members. All of them were very friendly and accommodating. I thought that this meeting would be the serious kind. I was surprised because it was so much fun and stress-free! I was also amazed that this chapter had so many talented guys when it comes to singing. Some of them could be really funny, too.
Aside from fun and enjoyment, I also learned about some building materials and products and got to know possible suppliers of these. They presented the capacities and capabilities of their specific products that we, as architects, can use in our future projects.
Of course, we had casual drinks and great food while getting to know the members who attended. It was a very fun night! From 8pm to 11pm, we enjoyed singing, chatting and laughing together. There was a mini raffle, too, where we could possibly receive an item related and useful to our profession. It was a blessing that I won a raffle for the very first time. I got a small steel metric scale that could be handy at work. It’s really cool!
All these exceeded my expectations about how my first GMM was going to be. I am very thankful to UAP Diliman chapter for giving me a warm welcome and a wonderful experience on my first General Membership Meeting, I hope to grow here and be friends with all members of the UAP Diliman Chapter.
The monthly newsletter of the chapter, Liwanagan sa Diliman, was also released to its members during the GMM.
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Representatives of Formica and Jebsen International Trading Corp. also attended the GMM, giving out brochures for its Formica laminate products and Bescube Toilet Partitions. They also contributed raffle prizes for the chapter members.
Poster art/Design: Ramon Gallardo, Jr. Photo credits/Source: Markel Luna
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ACTIVITY NO.3 Book Launch – “Manila Cathedral: Restoring a Title of Activity Date March 9, 2019 Monument to Faith, Architecture, and History” Manila Cathedral, Cabildo cor. Beaterio Total Attendees 2 Venue Sts., Intramuros, Manila Objective of the Activity To feature the book launch on the Manila Cathedral
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others: Book Launch
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
Photographer Marc Henrich Go and Executive Editor Dr Gerard Lico Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico; via NCCA Facebook account
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Above: Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban with March Henrich Go and Dr Gerard Lico Below: Patrons line up to purchase the book and have them signed
Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico; via Sherwin Nasol Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.4 Online News on MANILA CATHEDRAL Book Launch: Title of Activity - GMA News Online Date March 9, 2019 - ABS CBN News Total Attendees 1 Venue N/A
Objective of the Activity To feature the book and the book launch on the Manila Cathedral
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Online News Professional Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
In time with the book launch for the “MANILA CATHEDRAL: RESTORING A MONUMENT TO FAITH, ARCHITECTURE, AND HISTORY,” two online news agencies featured the event. UAP Diliman Chapter Dr Gerard Lico, Executive Editor of the book, was mentioned in both articles.
The GMA News Online article entitled “Manila Cathedral Releases Book on its Restoration as Cultural Legacy” written by Jamil Santos on March 9, 2019.
It may be viewed via this link:
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/687390/ manila-cathedral-releases-book-on-its-restoration-as- cultural-legacy/story/?fbclid=IwAR14dQk0qcP_t- uC4RqgL3_1k8jPJo97kh_tZgFForjEtRd8xC5Wf8BcTVE
The ABS CBN News Online – Patrol.Ph article entitled “Libro Tungkol sa Restorasyon ng Manila Cathedral, Inilunsad” written by Arra Perez on March 9, 2019.
It may be viewed via this link:
https://news.abs- cbn.com/news/03/09/19/libro-tungkol-sa- restorasyon-ng-manila-cathedral- inilunsad?fbclid=IwAR1fecEn61F_WzJW 4KQ8pmnTWDVD5kHRgZdas6Qy5nXXv 7Myc2xDV7CZv5M
Credits/Source: GMA Online News website; ABS CBN News website
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ACTIVITY NO. 5 Title of Activity DECONEX 2019 Lecture Series Date March 4, 2019 Centrio Ayala Mall Activity Total Attendees 1 Venue Center, Cagayan de Oro City Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the sharing of knowledge
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Lecture
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Officer Dr Gerard Lico was invited to share his expertise as guest speaker for DECONEX 2019 Lecture Series Day 3 on the topic “The Edifice Complex: Writing the Architectural History of the Marcos’ Bagong Lipunan Modernism.” The event is a joint collaboration of UAP Cagayan De Oro and Gold-CDO Chapters.
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Dr Lico also donated several of his books to the City Public Library, shown here being received by Sherwin Obos Ramosa.
Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico; via Sherwin Obos Ramosa Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.6 Title of Activity UAP COF Special Meeting and Briefing Date March 5, 2019
Total Attendees 2 Venue UAP HQ, 53 Sct Rallos, Diliman, QC
Objective of the Activity To conduct briefing and other preparatory activities for the COF Investiture in April 2019
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Meeting and Briefing
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
The UAP College of Fellows (COF) sent a letter to Diliman Chapter President Ma Angela Estabillo requesting the attendance of the chapter president and secretary to the Special Meeting and Briefing of the New Fellows with the Officers of the COF. UAP Diliman Chapter’s New Fellow is Mary Louise Catherine S. Saldaña, who was also designated to give the response in behalf of all New Members during the Investiture ceremony.
Agenda for the activity: 1) Toga Measurement for New Fellows, 2) Official Photo-op, 3) Briefing of New Fellows, and 4) Rehearsals. This is in preparation for the Investiture Ceremony of New Members of the COF on April 11, 2019.
Photo credits/Source: Ma Angela Estabillo
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ACTIVITY NO.7 Oathtaking – Title of Activity Date March 10, 2019 PRC CPD Council of Architecture Evaluators Philippine International Convention Total Attendees 3 Venue Center, Pasay, Metro Manila Objective of the Activity To provide a venue to solemnize the role/responsibility of CPD Council of Architecture Evaluators
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others: Oathtaking
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Fellow Ma Stephanie Gilles was among those who participated in the oathtaking ceremonies for the PRC CPD Council of Architecture Evaluators, as officiated by CPD Council Chairman Robert Mirafuente, witnessed by PRC Commissioners, PR Board of Architecture Members, and UAP Officers.
Dilimaners Florencio Sebastian III and Ma Louise Catherine Saldaña-Siegel likewise attended and served as master of ceremonies of the event.
Photo credits/Source: Ma Stephanie Gilles
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ACTIVITY NO.8 Oathtaking – Title of Activity Date March 10, 2019 PRC Induction Ceremonies of New Architects Philippine International Total Attendees 2 Venue Convention Center, Pasay, Metro Manila Objective of the Activity To provide a venue to solemnize the role/responsibility of the newly-licensed Architects
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others: Oathtaking
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Past Chapter President Florencio Sebastian III and New Fellow Catherine Saldaña were once again tapped as master of ceremonies for the PRC Induction of New Architects. This year’s induction carried the theme “Bahandi: Molded for Excellence.”
Photo credits/Source: Florencio Sebastian III
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ACTIVITY NO.9 Signing of Joint Understanding Agreement – between Title of Activity Date March 13, 2019 UAP and PAPRB Philippine International Convention Center, Total Attendees 1 Venue Pasay, Metro Manila Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the signing of the Joint Understanding Agreement between UAP and PAPRB
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Signing Ceremony
Activity in line with 4Ps x Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
The signing of the Joint Understanding Agreement between UAP and the Philippine Association of Professional Regulatory Board Members, Inc. (PAPRB) to solemnize their role as organizers of the Third ASEAN Architects Congress scheduled in April 2019. Present during the ceremony were representatives and officers from the PRC and UAP.
UAP Diliman Chapter Fellow Ma Stephanie Gilles is part of the Organizing Committee acting as the Foreign Affairs Head.
Photo credits: Ma Stephanie Gilles
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ACTIVITY NO.10 Title of Activity Häfele Philippine Showroom Visit Date March 13, 2019 Levi Mariano Ave., Bgy. Ususan, Total Attendees 15 Venue Taguig Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the sharing of ideas and knowledge
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Showroom Visit
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
Architects from UAP Diliman, QC and Marikina Valley Chapters attended the Special Business Meeting at the Häfele Philippines Head Office in Taguig.
The showroom tour started at 11am at the second floor where home appliances from Häfele, Bosch and La Cornue were on display in one wing. In the opposite wing, architects were treated to a visual feast of their living, dining, bar, kitchen and walk-in closet showcases featuring various high-end products and the new technologies for the elite.
Lunch was served at the ground floor, followed by a tour of the ground floor where Häfele products were on display, ranging from plumbing fixtures, locksets, and their line of hardware for tables, cabinets, doors & windows.
The Häfele showroom is open during business hours for both design professionals and their prospective clients.
Photo credits/Source and Text: Mark Gella Delfin
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ACTIVITY NO.11 Newspaper Article – Philippine Daily Inquirer Title of Activity Date March 13, 2019 “Philippine Pavilion in Venice Biennale Comes Home” Total Attendees 1 Venue N/A
Objective of the Activity To feature Ar Edson Cabalfin and the Philippine Pavilion
Type of Activity GMM Seminar x Socio-Civic x Others : Newspaper Article
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter member Edson Cabalfin was once again featured in the Lifestyle portion of The Philippine Daily Inquirer in an article written by Irene C. Perez entitled “Philippine Pavilion in Venice Biennale Comes Home.” After its successful run at the Venice Biennale in May-November of 2018, “The City Who Had Two Navels” installation piece is coming home to be on display at the Metropolitan Museum in Manila from June-October 2019.
Dr Cabalfin curated the Philippine Pavilion, which “aimed to define Filipino architecture for future designers.”
The article can be viewed via this link: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/327435/philippine-pavilion-in-venice-biennale-comes-home/
Photo credits/Source: https://lifestyle.inquirer.net
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ACTIVITY NO.12 Title of Activity Seminar – Asian Architecture Talk Date March 14, 2019 Mapua University, Muralla St., Total Attendees 1 Venue Intramuros, Manila Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the sharing of knowledge, and learn more about the vaue of our architectural legacy
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Lecture/Talk
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter officer Gerard Lico was invited by The Architectural Heritage Student Society to talk on “Asian Heritage Architecture, Window to the Future” for the Asian Heritage Talk portion of their event.
His talk centered on the “values of architectural legacy in sustaining our future.”
Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico; via Architectural Heritage Student Society Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.13 Seminar – “[Re]genesis: Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Title of Activity Date March 14, 2019 Structures” Max’s Restaurant, Ortigas Ave. Total Attendees 1 Venue Extension, Taytay, Rizal Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the sharing of knowledge
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Lecture/Talk
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter officer Gerard Lico was invited by the UAP Rizal-Taytay Chapter to give a talk entitled “[Re]genesis: Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Structures.”
Photo credits/Text source: via Lawrence Intalan Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.14 Forum – “Bring Your Vision to Life: A Sustainable Title of Activity Date February 28, 2019 Construction Forum” David M. Consunji Theater – Institute of Civil Engineering, Total Attendees 1 Venue University of the Philippines, Diliman QC Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the sharing of inspiration and knowledge
Type of Activity GMM x Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Lecture
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter member Aaron Julius Lecciones was invited to attend the “Bring Your Vision to Life: A Sustainable Construction Forum” and share his experience to inspire students to join competitions that promote sustainable design.
Speakers consisted of professionals and experts advocating sustainability and its positive impact to society, and it was well-attended by almost 200 architecture and engineering students coming from various schools in Metro Manila. The forum is in line with the Holcim Young Builders’ Challenge, which is “a sustainable design competition that aims to give recognition to young Filipinos whose projects and visionary concepts go beyond balancing environmental performance, social responsibility and economic growth.” Project-entries may be residential, commercial, or public and authors must be undergraduate Filipino students studying architecture or engineering in the Philippines.
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Ar Lecciones sharing his experiences with the students.
Along with Artess Niccola Saldivar-Sali, Ar Lecciones’ entry won for the Asia Pacific region in the LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction in 2005.
They proposed an agricultural campus for the indigenous Ivatan people of Batanes.
Photo credits/Source: via Holcim Philippines Facebook account; https://youngbuilderschallengeph.com/?fbclid=IwAR2NVy6H87HvFzYG8Rzwlxiw6BxsW5NB_d_uk3jjI6J-EgNm22tWSLHgG0M website
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ACTIVITY NO.15 Title of Activity Worldbex Seminars 2019 Date March 14-16, 2019
Total Attendees 1 Venue SMX Convention Center, Pasay
Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the sharing of knowledge
Type of Activity GMM x Seminar Socio-Civic Others :
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Past Chapter President Florencio Sebastian III was tapped as moderator for the recently-concluded Worldbex Seminars 2019. The 3-day seminar series was part of Worldbex 2019, with experts from architecture, engineering, interior design, and related fields sharing their knowledge and expertise on various topics. Ar Sebastian served as moderator for all 12 seminars.
Photo credits/Source: via Realrich Sjarief Facebook account
Photo credits/Source: via Worldbex Facebook account
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Above (L-R): Ar Sebastian with Day 1 Speakers: Ar Emelito Punsalan, Ar Toon Virochpoka Below (L-R): Day 2 Speakers: Ar Realrich Sjarief, Ar Amado De Jesus, and Worldbex Seminars Chairman Edward Diamonon
Below (L-R): Day 3 Speakers: Ar Daniel Lichauco, Ar Miguel Sousa, Ar Ernesto Antonio Nasol
Photo credits/Source: Florencio Sebastian III
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ACTIVITY NO.16 NCCA’s “Loob at Labas: Talakayan at Title of Activity Date March 15, 2019 Pagpaparangya” University of Nueva Caceres, J. Total Attendees 1 Venue Hernandez Ave., Naga, Camarines Sur To provide a venue to showcase NCAAA’s successful community projects and encourage students to indulge in Objective of the Activity design-intervention activities that can benefit various sectors of society – NCCA Facebook account Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : touring event
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter officer Gerard Lico was once again guest of honor at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) event entitled “Loob at Labas: Talakayan at Pagpaparangya.” Dr Lico graced the ribbon-cutting ceremony and also served as speaker during the event. This NCCA National Committee on Architecture and Allied Arts (NCAAA) composed of the 4 major professions in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and environmental planning spearheads the nationwide touring event with scheduled stops in NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico; via Casey Nina Yago Abalayan Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO. 17 Article “Pillar of Architecture” – Title of Activity Date March 16, 2019 Philippine Daily Inquirer Newspaper Total Attendees 3 Venue N/A
Objective of the Activity To feature Ar Cristina V. Turalba
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Article in Newspaper
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter member and Fellow Cristina V. Turalba was featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper under Inquirer Features. Ar Turalba’s successes in the field of architecture, real estate development, academe, and in her family life were highlighted in the article penned by Theresa S. Samaniego.
Her husband Ar Antonio A. Turalba, Sr., and son Ar Antonio Turalba, Jr., both Diliman Chapter members, were also mentioned in the article.
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To view the full article, click on the link: https://business.inquirer.net/266775/pillar-of- architecture?utm_expid=.XqNwTug2W6nwDVUSgFJXed.1&fbclid=IwAR310cza3egJ7dxmMCbbW8xxv6xX1pz1Mw Sd8K1H5ZFxLWCpuwrkzgSl8go Photo credits/Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer website
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ACTIVITY NO.18 Meeting – NCCA and CHED with Cagayan State Title of Activity Date March 19, 2019 University Cagayan State University – Carig Total Attendees 1 Venue Campus, Tuguegarao City Objective of the Activity To provide a venue to meet with research proponents
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter Officer Gerard Lico was tapped as a Technical Expert to monitor the researches proposed by the Cagayan State University. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) under the SALIKHA Creative Grants has offered to fund proposals for “creative projects designed to mainstream cultural education and appreciation in higher education.”
The Salikha creative grants, derived from the words “saliksik” and “likha,” provide financial support to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to produce and share creative outputs for publication, exhibition, production, and other forms of public use. – CHED website
Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico
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ACTIVITY NO.19 Title of Activity GMM for March – UAP Diliman Chapter Date March 21, 2019 G/F CLMC Building, 209 EDSA, Total Attendees 35 Venue Greenhills, Mandaluyong City To provide a venue to encourage camaraderie among members, and to give updates on planned projects and Objective of the Activity activities; to discuss national election matters Type of Activity x GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others : Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
Two new members were welcomed into the chapter, and they were requested to share with the others a little bit of information about themselves. Photo Credits/Source: Ramon Gallardo, Jr. Poster Design: Ramon Gallardo, Jr.
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Photo Credits/Source: Ramon Gallardo, Jr.
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ACTIVITY NO.20 Title of Activity Talk – “Rampa” Date March 25, 2019 A.E. Knowlton School of Architecture, Ohio Total Attendees 1 Venue State University, W Woodruff, Columbus, Ohio, USA Objective of the Activity To commemorate the start of the 1st Project in the 10-Chapel Project Series
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Groundbreaking Ceremony
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter member Edson Cabalfin was invited as guest speaker by the National Organization for Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) Ohio State, for a talk entitled: “RAMPA: Queer Sex, Surveillance, and Spectacle at the Quezon Memorial Circle, Philippines” held at the Ohio State University-Knowlton School of Architecture.
His presentation aimed to explore the changing nature of queer urban spaces using a field of study of the Quezon Memorial Circle, a major urban node in the former capital city of the Philippines.
NOMAS OSU is a non-profit group of individuals interested in design as it connects to the challenges of our society. It is “committed to advocating for inclusivity within design: for those working within it and those influenced by it. Its hope is to spark a dialogue on how design can both better serve and learn from different kinds of people” – NOMAS OSU website
Photo credits/Source: Edson Cabalfin; nomas.osu website
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ACTIVITY NO.21 Meeting – OrCom of the 1st UAP International Title of Activity Conference on Architecture Education: The Asian Date March 20, 2019 Architects in the Academe Assembly UAP National HQ, 53 Sct. Rallos, Total Attendees 1 Venue Diliman, QC Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the discussion of planned programs and activities for the 3rd ASEAN Architects Congress
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Past Chapter President Rebecca Rellosa, member of the OrCom for the 1st UAP International Conference on Architecture Education: The Asian Architects in the Academe Assembly, attended the meeting to prepare for the upcoming assembly. The event is scheduled on May 30-31 and June 1, 2019.
Two distinguished Dilimaners are featured in the event: LIKHA awardee, Fellow, and former Dean of the UP College of Architecture Ar Prosperidad Luis, and Fellow and Managing Director of PDP Architects/ARCO Group Ar Cathy Saldaña-Siegel.
Photo credits/Source: via Joey Manalad Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.22 Title of Activity Online Article – ANCX Date March 25, 2019
Total Attendees 1 Venue N/A
Objective of the Activity To write about the Benpres Building and other Lopez Buildings
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Online Article
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
In line with the release of the BENPRES Book, which UAP Diliman Chapter Officer Gerard Lico contributed to, and other newspaper articles on the same subject, Dr Lico also wrote an article entitled “The Unadorned Geometry of Lopez Buildings and How It Embodied Post-War Hope” which was featured in the ANCX Culture-Spotlight portion of the online site.
The full article may be viewed via this link: https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/03/25/19/benpres-building-and-its-history-of- change?fbclid=IwAR1CcBThCqOtQRnUAMvK9PcXeO9BRG5agk0WQ-xGXWB1qLOki01oJqhEUXI
Credits/Source: ANCX website
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ACTIVITY NO.23 Title of Activity Art MADE Public 2019 Date March 26, 2019 Mall Atrium, SM Lanang Premier, Total Attendees 1 Venue Davao City Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the sharing of knowledge
Type of Activity GMM x Seminar Socio-Civic Others :
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter Officer Gerard Lico was invited to grace the Lecture Series: Art MADE Public where he spoke on “Philippine Built Heritage in the Philippines Amidst War and Conflict.” This lecture series and travelling exhibit had been previously featured in Metro Manila, and was brought to Davao City. MADE (Metrobank Art & Design Excellence) is a Metrobank Foundation Inc. event in partnership with the NCCA, SM Supermalls and the UAP.
Photo Credits/Source: Metrobank Foundation Inc. website; via MADE (Metrobank Art and Design Excellence) Competition Facebook account; Gerard Lico, via Rene Heray Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.24 Title of Activity Liwanagan sa Diliman – March 2019 issue Date March 21, 2019
Total Attendees Chapter Venue N/A
Objective of the Activity To make a visual and written printed record of news, programs and activities of the UAP Diliman Chapter
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Newsletter
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
The “Liwanagan sa Diliman,” UAP Diliman Chapter’s newsletter was printed for release to its members during the March GMM. Spearheaded by its Editor Jose Ricardo Adriano, the March issue featured highlights that the chapter as a whole and its individual members participated in for the month of February 2019.
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The March issue included three articles contributed by chapter members, Roan de Guzman-Muncal and Popi Laudico both wrote about their experiences during the Anthology Design Festival – IMPACT Architecture, an event which also featured another Dilimaner, new UAP Fellow Mary Louise Catherine Saldaña-Siegel as speaker and resource person.
New chapter member Levi Monares wrote an article describing his first GMM, a Karaoke Night enjoyed at Red Cloud.
Newsletter, Layout and Design: Jose Ricardo Adriano
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ACTIVITY NO.25 Newspaper and Online Article – The Manila Times Title of Activity Date March 23, 2019 “The Phoenix Cathedral of Manila” Total Attendees 1 Venue N/A
Objective of the Activity To write about the book “Manila Cathedral”
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Newspaper and Online Article
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
The Manila Times released an article written by Michael “Xiao” Chua entitled “The Phoenix Cathedral of Manila,” which featured the book “MANILA CATHEDRAL: Restoring a Monument to Faith, Architecture, and History.”
UAP Diliman Chapter Officer Dr Gerard Lico was the Executive Editor of the book and was mentioned in the article.
The full article may be viewed via this link: https://www.manilatimes.net/the-phoenix-cathedral-of- manila/529677/?fbclid=IwAR2vjOr1Rk08sAH_kFLLjvInNsQRSd8V8n6ZY5ROn2gjMratdJXvRYtCnTA
Credits/Source: The Manila Times website
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ACTIVITY NO.26 Title of Activity Meeting – UAP NatCon 45 Date March 21, 2019 UAP National HQ, 53 Sct. Rallos, Total Attendees 5 Venue Diliman, QC Objective of the Activity To discuss matters pertaining to programs and activities of the NatCon 45
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
With only three weeks to go before the NatCon45 (UAP National Convention 2019), scheduled to be held on April 11-13, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center – Manila, the very busy Organizing Committee headed by the NatCon45 Director Karen Kaye Ang, UAP Diliman Past Chapter President, met again to thresh out the details of the 3-day event. Other Dilimaners that form part of the OrCom are: Past Chapter President and Fellow Markel Luna, Past Chapter President Eric Teod Salud, Past Chapter Officer Mary Anne Ganaban, and Mark Josef Lopez.
Photo Credits/Source: via Tony Valdez Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.27 9th General Membership Meeting – Title of Activity Date March 2, 2019 UAP College of Fellows UAP National HQ, 53 Sct. Rallos, Total Attendees 2 Venue Diliman, QC Objective of the Activity To provide a venue to discuss matters pertaining to COF programs and activities
Type of Activity x GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others : Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter members and Fellows Joan Villamor and Markel Luna attended the March GMM of the UAP College of Fellows.
Photo Credits/Source: Joan Villamor
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ACTIVITY NO.28 Title of Activity UAP Area A Arkilympics 2019 Date March 23-24, 2019 Timberland Sports and Nature Total Attendees 5 Venue Club, San Mateo, Rizal Objective of the Activity To participate in sports events and build comaradarie among Area A participants
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Sports Event
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Area A held its 2019 Arkilympics last March 23-24, 2019 at the Timberland Sports and Nature Club, San Mateo, Rizal. It was participated in by the different districts that comprise Area A, which included the Diliman Chapter under District A4. Diliman Chapter participants were: Angelo Sales, Laurence Salsalida, and Japeth Ocray. Chapter President Ma Angela Estabillo and VP for Operations Ramon Gallardo, Jr., also attended the event to support the chapter participants.
There were four sport events: Basketball, Badminton, Billiards, and Bowling.
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There was also a fellowship night where the participants enjoyed good food, singing, and raffle prizes from the event sponsors.
Photo Credits/Source: via UAP Regional District A-5 Facebook account
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ACTIVITY NO.29 Title of Activity Execom Meeting – UAP Diliman Chapter Date March 28, 2019 Choi Garden, Promenade, Total Attendees 4 Venue Greenhills, San Juan Objective of the Activity To provide a venue to discuss matters pertaining to chapter programs and activities
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
UAP Diliman Chapter President Ma Angela Estabillo and VP for Operations Ramon Gallardo, Jr. met with newly-elected officers Charles Alianan and Gerry Zafra to discuss planned programs and activities for the coming fiscal year. Both are currently Auditor and Treasurer, respectively. with Ar Alianan as incoming Chapter President while Ar Zafra is incoming VP for Planning.
Photo Credits/Source: Ramon Gallardo, Jr.
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ACTIVITY NO.30 Title of Activity Meeting – UAP NatCon 45 Date March 28, 2019 UAP National HQ, 53 Sct. Rallos, Total Attendees 3 Venue Diliman, QC Objective of the Activity To discuss matters pertaining to programs and activities of the NatCon 45
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others : Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust
In preparation for the NatCon45 (UAP National Convention 2019), scheduled to be held on April 11-13, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center – Manila, the Organizing Committee headed by the NatCon45 Director Karen Kaye Ang, UAP Diliman Past Chapter President, scheduled several meetings. Other Dilimaners in the OrCom that were present in the meeting: Past Chapter President and Fellow Markel Luna, and Jan Genesis Recto.
Above: Left – meeting/rehearsals with Dilimaner and Right – meeting with Ar Luna and representatives of Fellow Markel Luna and the NatCon the UAPSA singers.
Below: Left: Dilimaner Jan Genesis Recto with the Right – NatCon45 Director and Dilimaner Karen Ang Souvenir Program Printer. meeting for the RUNkitek activity.
Photo Credits/Source: via Tony Valdez Facebook account
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