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VOLUME 40 • OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2014

2 Editorial, National Board of Directors, About the Cover 3 National President’s Page 5 Executive Commissions 4 Secretary General 6 Around Area A 8 Around Area B 12 World Day of Architecture 2014 Events 14 National Architecture Week 2014 Events 15 NAW 2014 Summarized Report 16 WDA 2014 Celebration 18 Around Area C 22 Around Area D 26 ArQuaTecture Aspirations Toward a Dignified Living 27 Past UAP National President takes oath as New PRC Commissioner 28 UAPSA ConFab Quadripartite 30 BAYANIHANG ARKITEKTURA: a UAP Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative editorial board

The United Architects of the is?” The architects play very important role in the Philippines celebrated the World urban development and the well-being of its local Day of Architecture 2014. This inhabitants. In our own little ways, we can achieve year, WDA was celebrated on in making our cities liveable as architects are problem EDITORIAL October 6, 2014. Initiated by the solvers and earth keepers. UIA or the Union Internationale des In closing, let me quote from Alain De Botton, COUNCIL Architectes, annually it is celebrated the author of the book Architecture of Happiness, FY 2014-2015 every first Monday of October. This “We owe it to the fields that our houses will not be year’s theme “Healthy Cities, Happy the inferiors of the virgin land they have replaced. We Cities” is very relevant to our very own cities which owe it to the worms and the trees that the building we are full of so many challenges. The theme also want fuap, NP cover them with will stand as promises of the highest Ma. Benita O. Regala, to convey UIA’s global commitment to international and most intelligent kinds of happiness.” National Council Chair institutions or organizations that defend and safeguard the planet, the quality of the air, the water, the soil and As you turn the pages of this UAP Post issue, Corazon F. Tandoc, fuap, VP-A all the elements contributing to the health of human may you appreciate what the UAP did to celebrate Editorial Head for Area A settlements. Now the question is “what a healthy city WDA 2014. I do…. is and what the architect’s part in achieving this goal Leah Y. Martin, UAP Wilfredo G. Gacutan, fuap ,VP-B Managing Editor, UAP Post 2014-2015 Editorial Head for Area B World Architecture Day, during college, was a undertakings in our united goal of servicing the human Manuel B. Tingzon, Jr., fuap, VP-C series of happy days as we rest from the usual battle society. That thru our efforts, we influence their lives, Editorial Head for Area C field of no sleep zone. But today, as colleagues, you their characters and enriching their moral and way of find that there is a much deeper sense of appreciation living thru our architectural endeavours. Noel DS Querijero, uap,VP-D and recognition on the path that we all have taken. We think of ways to make the structure a better Editorial Head for Area D Back in 2005, Wold Architecture Day is set up paradigm of similar structures, persuading those within to “remind the world of its collective responsibility for the it to embark on better lives. We have that collaborative Rey S. Gabitan, uap NEVP future of the human habitat.” And while we are doing responsibility within our pledge as architects. As human Council Adviser that, we are faced with the reality that the Philippine beings, we are at the fore front of facilitating our community has not fully recognized and accepted the community thru mindful and attentive planning of Arch’t. Leah Y. Martin, uap beauty of our profession. Thus, a confusion of sorts our designs. We recreate a way of life. Managing Editor in our playing ground and in the end, a puzzled Let us be reminded today on World Architecture “cityscape” emerged. Day, that our pledge comes our shared accountability Arch’t. Imelda T. de Jesus, uap It still is a long run to go, not just to a community. It is a joint promise of Associate Editor for Areas A and B but we are all looking at a more persuading and building a better world for the optimistic perspective of reliable human race. Arch’t. Karl Aries F. Cabilao, uap and sophisticated architectural We transform and roll out! Associate Editor for Areas C and D IMELDA T. DE JESUS, UAP Arch’t. Leah P. dela Rosa, uap Associate Editor, Areas A & B, UAP Post 2014-201 Editorial Adviser An article, which was published last May in a national their memorable experiences the day before they were daily, cited that the Philippines is among the “happiest” interviewed. Executive Committee countries in the world. This was according to a “positive There are a lot of factors that influence the “happiness” 2014-2015 experiences” index survey undertaken by a group named of people. Architecture in itself is an instrumental factor Gallup. The Philippines actually tied with its Southeast in creating either buildings and spaces that are conducive Asian neighbors Indonesia and Thailand in the ranking. to a specific function or not. Architects create more than MA. BENITA O. REGALA, FUAP, AA just buildings and enclosures. They actually have the power National President The result actually comes partly as a surprise considering the major to make these spaces work by making its users appreciate it, make themselves feel good and become productive in REY S. GABITAN, UAP natural calamities that befell majority of the Filipinos just a few months it. Thus, the recent World Day of Architecture theme, National Executive Vice President “Healthy Cities, Happy Cities”, last October reinforces the before the publication. The survey architects’ role in helping a community keep its healthy CORAZON F. TANDOC, FUAP, AA based on the respondents’ sharing and happy mindset in everything. Area A Vice President KARL ARIES EMERSON F. CABILAO, UAP WILFREDO G. GACUTAN, FUAP Associate Editor for Areas C & D, UAP Post 2013-2014 Area B Vice President about the cover

MANUEL B. TINGZON, JR., FUAP ROGELIO “ OGIE ” D. CARINGAL, a licensed Architect and Interior Designer by Area C Vice President profession. He is the National President of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) and President-elect for the Council for Built and Natural Environment (CBNE), NOEL DS QUERIJERO, UAP the United Architects of the Philippine Executive Director for Sentro ng Arkitekturang Area D Vice President Filipino (UAP-SAF). He is the Chief of Allied Services Division of the Philippine Heart Center and an Asst. Professor in the College of Architecture at the University ALFRED GEOFFREY C. CARANDANG, UAP of Santo Tomas (CA-UST). Recently, he was appointed as member of the Technical Secretary General Committee for Interior Design by Commission on Higher Education JOHN JOSEPH T. FERNANDEZ, UAP (CHED) and took his oath as Vice National Treasurer Head of the National Committee on Architecture and Allied Arts under the Sub commission on the Arts of the National Commission for Culture on the Arts MOHAMMADSARFRAZ A. UTTOH, UAP (NCAA). He doubles as Chairman for the Committee National Auditor on Art Gallery and Chorale at the Philippine Heart Center. He paints seascape in water color in his spare ROZANNO C. ROSAL, FUAP, Int’l Assoc, AIA, AA time and runs a necktie line called “Korbatta”. He is a Immediate Past President consultant for architectural institutional and hospitality projects and does private practice in interior design. RAMON S. MENDOZA, FUAP Chancellor, College of Fellows The front cover entitled “GOOD MORNING” is an 8” x 10” painting with oil on canvass rendered in 1998.

2 www.united-architects.org national president’s page Season’s Message Office of the UAP National President

On behalf of the United Also, while listening to the Architects of the Philippines, music during the past few days, the Integrated and Accredited it reminds me that this season Professional Organization of of carols and Christmas trees is Architects (UAP-IAPOA), it is a time to take stock; a time to my distinct privilege to extend my reflect on the events of this year seasons’ greetings to the general and to make resolutions for the membership for an enjoyable New Year ahead. Ma. Benita O. Regala, fuap and peaceful Christmas and a National President prosperous New Year to you and Year 2014, and for the past 6 your family. months under our administration, I must say, is a fruitful year to • Issued Memo Circulars tasking Force RA 9266 which intends In this season, we are the organization where you and the Chapter Presidents to to oversee and study evidences reminded of that important place I belong, a year where mutual prepare a survey on Municipal/ of code violations. called Bethlehem, the birthplace relationship reigns in our City Architects, Building • Allocated P500,000.00 for of the Christian faith, the cradle midst as we shared profound Officials, Building Permits and the scholarship program of Christianity. Bethlehem understandings and appreciative others for masteral studies of our is the foundation on which acceptance regardless of our • Finalized the Architect’s members for the continuous all Christian faiths are built. views and beliefs. Bethlehem symbolizes Jesus’ Guidelines for SPP professional development For the past six months, Compliances and already presence among us all over the • C o m p u t e r i z a t i o n o f much of our efforts have focused submitted to the PRC for world. Bethlehem reminds us of Accounting System at the on keeping the various parts adoption how we all come to God. Some UAP National Headquarters. of us come like Joseph; confused of the organization in sync, • Prepared position paper (UAP) overseeing the many activities of Purchased and updated about our faith and unsuspecting on ASEAN Integration. computer software at the that God is among us. We come our commissions and committees Attended Congressional and responding to various UAP National Administration like the shepherds, without Hearing Consultation on Office. power, weak and even despised. invitations from our Districts ASEAN Integration and We come like the wise men, with and Chapters nationwide, presented UAP Position Paper. • Institutionalization of various a faulty sense of faith, expecting including collaboration and important committees in • Created the Committee on a God of preconceived stature coordination with local and UAP, including the the UAP ASEAN Integration which and power. We come like Herod, national government units. I am Corporate Communication is mandated to prepare the fearing that in recognizing God, proud to share with you just a and the Committee of Media direction for the architects we lose recognition of ourselves. sample of the remarkable feats and Public Relations we have accomplished: on how to practice within the The surprise of Bethlehem is context of borderless ASEAN • Successfully held the World that God welcomes our weakness • Lobbied for the creation of group Day of Architecture and in the Infant whose birth we City Architect Department National Architecture Week • Entered into a MOA with celebrate. which was passed by Quezon City Council through City HCG and CODHASP for The results of these During this wondrous Ordinance 2316. First in the a Tri-Partite Memorandum exceptional achievements bind season of light and life, may Philippines, the new office will of Agreement with HCG us together as one unified we each continue our journey oversee the implementation of Philippines on their National organization. And as I look to in the joyful hope that our lives the city’s urban and community Students’ Design Competition the two more quarters, I have no have made and continue to make development program dubbed as “Young Designers doubt at all that the one certainty a difference. As the child Jesus Competition” is change - and the pace of that grew in wisdom, age and grace, • Issued Memo Circulars to • Entered into a MOA with change will only seem to increase I am daily convinced that our co- local chapters to coordinate Nippon Paints for the Nippon in the coming days. workers in UAP, from national and collaborate with their Paints Young Designers Award office down to local leaders and respective Local Governments Lastly, let us display the general membership as well, for a MOA assisting them in • Issued Memo Circular goodwill, peace and love towards make a difference in the lives in producing conceptual master encouraging the general each other. Let us use this time which we are blessed to share - the development plan/design or membership to participate in to bring good cheer to our beloved professional organization specific area conceptual plan/ the Capability Profile project families, friends and neighbors. and the architecture profession design which will serve as a tool Let us reflect upon the year gone by, with all its triumphs whom we all are serving. • Launched Bayanihang of reference from which a firm’s experience, manpower and successes. I look forward to And whatever ways you Arkitektura and encouraged capabilities and expertise will a new year of exciting initiatives choose to spend the gift of time all members, and chapters become a basis of selection for and important work under our that comes with the holidays, I to engage in providing pro local and international clients administration. May the year's wish you good health, the joy bono services as part of their and developers end bring you beautiful new and comfort of moments with contributions to the highest beginnings. family and friends, and the sense aspirations of the architecture • Approved the creation of the of optimism and energy that a profession and the organization Oversight Sub-Committee Mabuhay ang UAP and break provides. in service to society for Section 29 under the Task God bless!

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 3 secretary general

One of the pillars of The MCD is actively assemblies. Important task of the current administration involved in assistance and the Area/District/Chapter is to Enjoin the general coordination works of the coordinators is information membership. The key to which 7 Commission Executive dissemination on the is reassessment and reinvention Directors (ED), 49 National updates, plans and programs of how the UAP Headquarters Committee Chairpersons of the administration. - its Secretariat serve its (NCC), 4 Area Vice Presidents members. Establishment of a (AVP), 20 District Directors Currently the MCD department that will cater solely (DD), 118 Philippine-based is manned by 6 staff: one the professional needs (license Chapter Presidents (CP) and supervisor Mr. Mars Cuevas renewal, IAPOA application/ 18 International-based Chapter that oversees the day to day renewal, seal fabrication, ID, Presidents (CP).The staff in- activities of its personnel; 4 books, etc.), answer queries, charged in coordination see to coordinators, Mr. Marvin formulate programs/policies it that reports are submitted Oliva for Areas B & D, through coordination with to the OSG for proper who serves also as the committee chairpersons endorsement to the offices of PRC liaison and Ms. Eliza on Internal Affairs, and the National President (NP) Moreno forUAP Areas A & implementation of programs and and the National Executive C. The coordination team policies for the general members Vice President (NEVP); they is reinforced by two young benefit and information. see to it that the meetings and and dynamic commission/ Thus the Membership Care logistical requirements of the committee coordinators, Ms. Alfred Geoffrey C. Carandang, uap Janneile Lee Oliver and Ms. Department (MCD) was born. officers are provided; and to UAP Secretary General It was made possible because top it all they document all Plinky Joy Galera. ‘Though of the top of mind objective meetings of the Commissions new to the job, they are able of the new administration and and Committees. The staff in- to hurdle the demands of their work- which is to make sure to of the Office of the Secretary charge of the area, district, and coordinate well with the commissions and committees to best General (OSG) - to make the chapter coordination involves Serve the members. Mr. Franco Santia handles the membership UAP Headquarters a member- arrangement of protocols In data and issuance of necessary professional/educational/legal UAP centric organization. their Respective activities and certificates as IAPOA.

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SENTRO NG and improvement of the East ARKITEKTURANG Asian built environment and to enhance awareness of the FILIPINO PROJECT architecture and architect’s role in by Rogelio D. Caringal, uap, piid the socio-economic and culture of East Asian Countries. Each The UAP Sentro ng ASEAN Member State (AMS) Arkitekturang Filipino’s Executive is tasked to implement the project Director, Archt. Rogelio D. at the national level by submitting Caringal has been appointed as Ar. Ogie Caringal flanked by Ar. Dan Silvestre, Head of NCAAA and the arts works (1 winner and Ar. Gerald Lico, past Head of NCAAA during their first Consultative 2 citations) to the ASEAN member of the National Selection Meeting on November 7, 2014 at NCCA Conference Room. Committee of the National National COCI Indonesia for the Committee for the Architectural regional exhibition and selection project entitled, Citation of Ministry of National Education in February 2015. and Allied Arts (NCAAA) for Excellent Architectural Design and Culture of Indonesia with the National Commission for Reflecting East Asian Identity. support from the ASEAN – The NCCA, as a member Culture and the Arts (NCAA) With the theme, Expression of Korea Cooperation Fund. of the ASEAN National COCI to the Philippine participation Cultural Identity: Emergent Philippines, is tasked to facilitate in an ASEAN – Committee on Architecture in East Asia, this The project aims to the full implementation at the Culture and Information (COCI) activity is being organized by the acknowledge the development national level of this project.

COF LIFETIME ACHIEVERS HONORED by Maria Elena Carlos-Cayanan, fuap, asean architect In recognition of their architect,andconcurred by now lifelong contributions to the Vice President for Area A, welfare of the United Architects of Corazon F. Tandoc, fuap,asean the Philippines; for the individual architect – both agreeing that roles they played—and continue sadly, the only time the members PHOTO SHOWS , from left: Awardees Nilo B. Villanueva, fuap, Francisco to play as lifetime achievers—in of the COF are given tribute is P. Mapalo, Jr., FUAP and Mamerto P. Almajose, FUAP, BalikTanaw Chair perpetuating their heritage and during Necrological Services; Maria Elena C. Cayanan, fuap, aa, Chancellor COF Ramon S. Mendoza, instilling solid values in the hearts it is but fitting that they are FUAP, National President Ma. Benita O. Regala, fuap, aa, VP for Area A Corazon F. Tandoc, fuap, aa, Awardees Sergio V. Penasales, fuap, Renato L. and minds of younger generations. recognized while they are still Punzalan, fuap, and Edgar V. Reformado, fuap. For veritably shaping the future of around to appreciate it. the architecture profession, seven The inclusion of Balik- Victoriano O. Aviguetero, fuap, Year 2008: Jerry S. Ascalon, fuap, members of the UAP College of Tanaw in the WDA program Pancracio B. Calleja, fuap, Augusto Venerando M. Dumadag, fuap, Fellows have been honoured with was approved by the UAP C. Galang, fuap, Benjamin Percival M. David, fuap, Noli a Lifetime Achievement Award National Boardin 2006 under Burgos Soriano, fuap, Mario S. L. Puentevella, fuap, Leopoldo during the celebration of World the leadership ofEdric Marco C. Valderrama, fuap G. Padlan, fuap, Catalino V. Day of Architecture last October Salazar, fuap, Johnny S. Sulit, Florentino, fuap,asean architect, Year 2012: Eriberto V. Aguirrefuap, 6, 2014 at the Events Center of Sr., fuap, Silverio Z. Ureta, fuap, and Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, Emmanuel N. Bernardo, fuap, SM City Manila. Manuel N. Chiew, fuap, Librado fuap, asean architect, National Oscar N. Dela Cruz, fuap, M. Macalinao, fuap, Julio D. Since 2006, the Awards President and National Executive Potenciano C. Estanislao, fuap, Matias, fuap, Josefina M. Ramos, have been presented by the UAP Vice President, respectively. Manuel A. Guanzon, fuap, Luz College of Fellows in recognition fuap, Carmencita L. Rosales, This year’s recipients of Litonjua-Yap, fuap, Geronimo V. of the lifetime achievement of fuap, Concepcion P. Tolentino, COF Lifetime Achievement Manahan, fuap, LIKHA Awardee, its members through its annual fuap, Celia Caudal Dizon, Awardwere: Mamerto P. Almajose, Luis C. Montes, Jr., fuap, Celso BalikTanawprogram. It started fuap(Posthumous), received by fuap(Manila Sampaloc Chapter), C. Nieves, fuap, Gregorio G. as the culminating activity of his son, Dr. Alejandro C. Dizon Froilan L. Hong, fuap, LIKHA Sta. Maria, FUAP, Arturo E. the observance of World Day Awardee (Diliman Chapter), Valenzuela, Jr., fuap Year 2007: Gregorio G. Segura, fuap, of Architecture (WDA) by the Francisco P. Mapalo, Jr., fuap Angel B. Abad, fuap, Augusto N. UAPin October 2006 and has Year 2011: Constantino F. (Manila Sampaloc Chapter), Aguilar, fuap, Benjamin L. Aromin, become a traditional part of the Agbayani, fuap, Antonio Y. Balde, Sergio V. Peñasales, fuap (Iloilo fuap, Dionisio F. Coronel, fuap, annual celebration. Mandated fuap, Francisco T. Mañosa, fuap, Chapter), Renato L. Punzalan, Manuel T. Mañosa, fuap, LIKHA by the Union Internationale des LIKHA Awardee, Mauro C. fuap (Manila Maynilad Chapter), Awardee, Jesus M. Reyes, fuap Architectes (UIA), of which the Simpliciano, fuap Edgar V. Reformado, fuap Year 2006: Cesar V. Canchela, UAP is a member Institute - the Year 2010: Norberto M. Nuke, (Manila Maharlika Chapter), and fuap, LIKHA Awardee, Antonio World Day of Architecture is fuap, LIKHA Awardee, Luis T. Nilo B. Villanueva, fuap (Manila S. Dimalanta, fuap, Benjamin celebrated on the first Monday Tungpalan, fuap, Greg Timbol Maharlika Chapter) P. Feliciano, fuap, Venancio R. of October every year. II, fuap, Lorenzo P. Espeleta, fuap Past Awardeeswere the following: Flores, fuap, Pablo D. Panlilio, BalikTanaw isa brainchild Year 2009: Edilberto F. Florentino, fuap, Angel Lazaro, Jr., fuap, of Past Chancellor Maria Year 2013: Francis L. Arcenas, fuap, LIKHA Awardee, Ricardo LIKHA Awardee, Philip F.G. Elena C. Cayanan, fuap,asean fuap, Luciano V. Aquino, fuap, R. Poblete, fuap Wisco, fuap.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 5 District A1a • Pangasinan-Dagupan• Baguio• Ilocos-Ciudad Fernandina• La Union• Ilocos Norte-Laoag City• Summer Capital• Pangasinan-Scale• Ylocos-Vigan• La Union-Agila• Cordillera • District A1b • Cagayan Valley• Isabela-Sierra Madre• Nueva Vizcaya• Cagayan North • District A2a • Nueva Ecija-Cabanatuan• Bulacan• Barasoain• Sta. Maria-Bulacan East • District A2b • Zambales-Olongapo• Tarlac• Pampanga-San Fernando• Around Balanga-Bataan• Angeles City• Sinukwan-Pampanga • District A3 • Quezon City• QC-Silangan• QC-Capitol• Tandang Sora• Hongkong• QC- Central• Los Angeles• QC-South Triangle • District A4 • Diliman• New Manila• Camanava-Hilaga• QC-Elliptical• Nova-Central• KSA-Eastern Province• KSA-Western Region• Ksa-Riyadh• Uae-Dubai• Uae-Abu Dhabi• Qatar • Bahrain • District A5 • Rizal-Taytay• Pasig• Marikina Valley• AREA A San Juan-Mandaluyong• Greenhills• Rizal East• California 116• Rizal-Kalayaan 100• Rizal-Cainta 101• San Juan Pinaglabanan• Southern California World Day of Architecture 2014 text by Chito B. Ranay, photos by Jaysen Montoya

UAPQC Chapter members attended the opening ceremonies of this year’s World Day of Architecture celebration in SM Manila. Pres. Joey Mendoza, UAP supported this event along with the other members of the board and College of Fellows. Celebrating World Day of Architecture UAPQC Launches Tree for a Cause text by Chito B. Ranay, photos by Jordan Luzande

This is the first activity of UAPQC Chapter for the World Day of Architecture 2014. Members of the chapter and students gathered on CP Garcia at the UP Diliman Campus to contribute to a healthy and happy city.

6 www.united-architects.org Arena is twice the size of the proof.(Philstar.com July 21, 2014) UAP BULACAN & UAP QC largest domed arenas in the United On that same day, before CHAPTERS on “Lakbay-Aral Tour States and Europe, according to the group parted ways, a MOA NewMedia. sa Ciudad de Victoria” signing was done between UAP by Leah Ybañez-Martin, uap It is set to be a tourism Bulacan Chapter and UAP enterprise zone which will see Cavite Chapter represented by Last November 21, 2014, cars were requested to be parked the completion of other structures each chapter’s presidents namely architects took some time away at the parking lot and the group in the near future, including the Arch’t. Ardel Santos of Bulacan from their busy schedules. The was provided with 15 electric cars Philippine Stadium, New Era and Arch’t. Clarito Mabituin UAP Bulacan Chapter headed driven by polite divers. It was their University, Eraño G. Manalo of Cavite. The two chapters by its dynamic president Arch’t. standard operating procedure for Medical Center, commercial entered into an agreement in the Ardel J. Santos together with the convenience and speedy but shops, hotels and leisure parks. school project named Frances UAP Quezon City Chapter led by comfortable tour within the It was designed by famed Elemenatary School in Calumpit its athletic president Arch’t. Joey whole complex. A briefing was Kansas City-based architecture Bulacan. Project design came Mendoza went to a “ Lakbay-Aral conducted by Eng’r. Bessy N. firm Populous led by Andrew James from Arch’t. Heray of Cavite Tour sa Ciudad de Victoria” at the Fetalvero, Building Administrator as senior principal designer. The Chapter, project supervision by newly opened Philippine Arena and Atty. Enrile Teodoro, Legal firm has been known for being the Bulacan Chapter and financially located in Bocaue, Bulacan. Prior Counsel, before the guided tour. creative minds behind the Yankee supported by Sagip Kapamilya to the trip, the two groups paid Bro. Eduardo Manalo -Executive Stadium in New York City and of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. a courtesy call to the Marilao Minister, was also present during the Wimbley Stadium in London. spearheaded by Ms. Tina Monzon- Municipality mayor, Mayor Tito the affair. Palma and construction workers “The building’s capacity by the Philippine Army and local Santiago who fervently supports pushes the boundary of arena the R.A. 9266’s provision of a To mention, the highlights of residents of the area. the complex are as follows: design. The form uses geometry Municipal/ City Architect. The to create an elegant appearance To wrap up the whole day UAP Bulacan Chapter president is Touted as the world’s largest while also giving the venue a event, although it was quite hectic a Municipal Architect of Marilao, multi-purpose indoor arena, the powerful presence within its in so short a time, the Bulakenyo Bulacan. whole development was owned setting. Innovative solutions to Architects achieved so much that In line with the event, pupils by the Iglesiani Cristo, a religious the technical challenges of size day. They renewed their friendship from the three elementary schools group. and scale have also moved arena with UAP Quezon City Chapter, design forward,” Populous said of Marilao received shirts from the The Philippine Arena is a set the boundaries between the in a case study post. Actually two UAP chapters as additional multipurpose indoor arena at two UAP chapters’ local and very the design concept was inspired uniform of the children being Ciudad de Victoria, a 140-hectare meaningful school project. At the their schools are adopted by the by Rome’s Colosseum and the end of the day, everyone was still tourism enterprise zone in Bocaue pyramid of Egypt. Bulacan Chapter. and Santa Maria, Bulacan, amazed of the Philippine Arena, a new landmark which set the Philippines. The arena boasts of The Discovery Channel At the Philippine Arena, architectural skyline in Bulacan. 55,000 seating capacity and sits on dubbed the newly launched the building administrators gave The “Lakbay-Aral Tour” was a 50-hectare property. By seating arena as one of the “man made a warm welcome to the curious worth their while. architects on tour. Their private capacity alone, the Philippine marvels” for being earthquake-

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 7 District B1 • Manila Atelier• Manila Sampaloc• Manila Metro• Manila Centrum• Manila Archizonian• Manila Sta. Mesa• Canada-Calgary• Singapore • District B2 • Mags• Manila Maharlika• Manila Maynilad• Manila Corinthian• Manila Intramuros• Manila Alcaldia• Ontario-Canada• Manila La Solidaridad• British Columbia • District B3 • Around Makati• Makati-CBD• Parañaque-Palanyag• Greenbelt• Alabang• Cavite• Fort Bonifacio• UAP Kuala Lumpur • District B4 • Quezon Province• San Pablo• Laguna• Batangas• Palawan • District B5 • Camarines• Legazpi• Iriga- AREA B Rinconada• Daraga-Cagsawa• Sorsogon-Kasanggayahan• Daet-Camarines Norte• Tabaco• Catanduanes• Masbate Rodeo

Oath taking of District B1, new Chapter Officers

New Chapter Presidents with NEVP - Ar. Rey S. Gabitan, District B1 Director - Ar. Rudy O. Ferrer, National President - Ar. Beth O. Regala, Area B VP - Ar. Wilfredo G. Gacutan, Past District B1 Director - Ar. Abe Firmeza

Oath Taking of District B1 Officers

New regular members from various Chapters of B1, with NP Beth Regala, NEVP Rey Gabitan, Nat’l Auditor Mohammadsarfraz Uttoh, District B1 Inaugural Address by District B1 Director Rudy Ferrer Turn Over Ceremony Director, Ar. Rudy O. Ferrer

Raffle draw winners with the Event’s major sponsor Oath taking of new regular members

8 www.united-architects.org UAP Atelier Chapter Activities

UAP Manila Atelier Chapter Heritage Tour 2014 (Corregidor, Province of Cavite)

Manila Atelier GMM 2014 held at H Cuisine Resto, Sct. Rallos St., Q.C. (Chapter Initiative and Proposal for a Resilient 2-Classroom School Building)

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 9 Around AREA B UAP MANILA STA. MESA CHAPTER ON WDA 2014 Photos taken last Worl Day in Architecture (WDA) 2014 held at SM Manila. UAP Manila Sta. Mesa Chapter has submitted an entry entitled “ENVISAGE” - A product of Polytechnique University of the Philippines - College of Architecture and Fine Arts (PUP CAFA) Students under the Supervision of Ar. Anthony C. Yan, Dean Ted Inocencio and Chairperson Ar. Jocelyn R. Lutap.

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VENUE DATE TIME ACTIVITY DISTRICT CHAPTER CITY LOCATION Sept. 15, 2014 WDA 2014 Social Media Campaign Quezon City UAP District A5 Sept. 26, 2014 9am - 5pm RESILO: A Phase of Resilient And Sustainable Architecture in Tacloban City Tacloban City Ritz Tower Leyte UAP District C3 UAP Leyte Chapter / UAPSA EVSU Oct. 1, 2014 1pm Coordination with PIA Tarlac for the 36 pcs. 30"x40" Ar. Jose Maria Zaragoza Tarlac City SM City Tarlac PIA Tarlac Section Oct. 4, 2014 6am WDA 2014 Radio Interview at Radyo Agila 1062 kHz Quezon City UAP WDA WDA Committee Oct. 4, 2014 7:30am - 12nn Grow A Million Trees - Tree Planting Event at Sky Ranch Tagytay Tagaytay City UAP District B3 UAP Cavite Chapter Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Oct. 4, 2014 7pm - 10pm Healthy Cities, Happy Cities COLORUN Night Fun Run Event SM City Iloilo UAP District C2 UAP Hamili Chapter Iloilo City Oct. 4, 2014 6am - 12nn Grow A Million Trees - Tree Planting Event at Sky Ranch Tagytay Tagaytay City UAP District B2 UAP Manila Alcadia Chapter RobinonsStarmills UAP Pampanga City of San Fernando Oct. 4-6, 2014 10am - 8pm WDA 2014 Exhibit and Celebration Mall Ground Level UAP District A 2B Pampanga Chapter Oct. 4, 2014 Healthy Cities Happy Cities 7 Architects, 7 Destinations, 7 Days Singapore Several Project Locations UAP District B3 UAP Singapore Chapter UP Diliman Academic UP College of Architecture Parking Oct. 5, 2014 4pm Arkitek - Bo Members and Business Partners Bonding Event UAP District A4 UAP Diliman Chapter Oval Building 2 Oct. 5, 2014 Healthy Cities Happy Cities Social Media Campaign Muntinlupa City Online UAP District B3 UAP Alabang Chapter Max's Restaurant Jupiter St. Bel Oct. 6, 2014 9am - 12nn WDA Healthy Cities, Happy Cities On The Spot Painting Contest Makati City UAP District B3 UAP Makati CBD Chapter Air Makati City Oct. 6, 2014 10am - 9pm WDA 2014 Exhibit and Celebration SM City Manila Upper Ground Event Center Manila UAP District B2 UAP HQ Oct. 6, 2014 6am - 12nn WDA 2014 Tree Planting Activity AgooGroto Hillside La Union UAP District A1a UAP La Union Agila Chapter Oct. 6, 2014 7:30pm - 10pm WDA 2014 Inter Basketball Tournament with UAP, PIA, Ateneo and UM UAPSA Davao City Evergold Gym, Obrero Davao City UAP District D1 UAP Davao Chapter AKSYON RADYO DYEZ Bacolod 684 kHz Role of an Architect as shapers Oct. 6, 2014 4:30pm Bacolod City Negros Occidental UAP District C2 UAP MT Kanlaon Chapter of Healthy Cities Happy Cities San Juan Oct. 6, 2014 Social Media Campaign on Healthy Cities, Happy Cities NCR UAP District A5 UAP San Juan Mandaluyong Chapter Mandaluyong Oct. 6, 2014 10am - 9pm UAP 18 Foreign Chapters Photography and Rendering Contest KSA Riyadh Kindom of Saudi Arabia Riyadh UAP District A4 UAP KSA Riyadh Chapter Oct. 6, 2014 10am - 9pm WDA 2014 R.A.9266 Comic Strip RUBBER STAMP & CODE OF ETHICS SERIES Manila City NCR UAP District B2 UAP MAGS Chapter Robinsons Place - Pueblo de Panay, Lawaan, Roxas Oct. 6, 2014 10am - 9pm WDA 2014 Healthy Cities Happy Cites Exhibits UAP District C4 UAP Capiz Chapter / UAPSA CAPSU Roxas City Capiz Oct. 6, 2014 10am - 9pm WDA 2014 Exhibit & Celebration Ayala Breeza Mall 2nd Floor near Department Store UAP District D1 UAP DatuBagoDabaw Chapter Oct. 6, 2014 10am - 9pm WDA 2014 Exhibit & Celebration SM City Davao Ground Floor UAP District D1 UAP DatuBagoDabaw Chapter Oct. 6, 2104 WDA 2014 Tree Planting Activities Quezon City QC Area Earth Quake Fault Line UAP District A3 UAP QC Chapter Oct. 6, 2014 10am - 9pm Urban Development and Design Envisage Buhangin District SM City Manila Upper Ground Event Center Manila UAP District B1 UAP Sta Mesa Chapter CalleCrisologo Heritage City of Oct. 7, 2014 WDA 2014 Photography, Poster Making, Mural Painting and Pencil Rendering Contest Vigan Province UAP Disrict A1a UAP Ilocos Ciudad Fernandina Chapter Vigan Oct. 9, 2014 6pm BALANGKASAN UAP HQ TeatroArkitekto UAP District A3 - A4 UAP Diliman Chapter Green Architecture, green love: Sta. Monica Building Bacolod City Oct. 9, 2014 10am - 5pm Bacolod City UAP District C2 UAP LCC ARFIEN Bacolod Chapter Promoting Sustainable Architecture to Preserve Heritage Culture Negros Occidental Oct. 10, 2104 WDA 2014 Healthy Cities Happy Cites GMM KSA Riyadh Riyadh UAP District A4 UAP KSA Riyadh Chapter Oct. 11, 2014 6am WDA 2014 Tree Planting Activity Laguna Province Nuvali Estate Sta. Rosa Laguna UAP District B4 UAP Laguna Chapter Oct. 13-17, 2014 10am - 6pm WDA 2014 Exhibit and Celebration UAP HQ Bulwagan UAP District A3 UAP QC Chapter Oct. 15, 2014 WDA 2014 Developing Resilient Cities UAP HQ TeatroArkitekto UAP District A3 UAP QC Chapter Design Intervention: Oct. 18, 2014 8am UAP HQ TeatroArkitekto UAP National Emergency Architect How must building design address disaster risk reduction ?

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United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 13 NAW 2014 Events Theme: Filipino Architects at the Forefront of ASEAN 2015

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#PinoyArki: Social Network Info Dissemination Nov. 3 - Dec. 13 UAP Quezon City #MyArkiLoveStory : Sharing One’s Love Story with Architecture UAP Chapter/District/Area Design Competition Launching Nov. 10 UAP Quezon City UAP CONEX Pavilion Student Design Competition Technological University of the Nov. 16 - 27 ARKIFASH-Architecture the Fusion Way Philippines School/University Celebrating the Identity of Philippine Architecture Epic Event Center, Balagtas, Batangas State University & Nov. 17 8:00 am- 3:00 pm through Diversified Global Linkage Batangas UAPSA-BatSU Pundasyon-The Great Institutional Buildings of Intramuros UAP Manila Architects for Nov. 20 - Dec. 5 UAP Chapter/District/Area (An Inter-School Scale Model Making Competition) Government Service (MAGS) Technological University of Nov. 28 Arki Night- ARKIFASH Fashion Show School/University the Philippines International Philippine School in Nov. 29 National Architecture Week 2014 Campaign Al-Khobar, Al-Andalus & Al-Jazeerah UAP Chapter/District/Area Awarding of the Most PWD-Friendly Dec. 3 UAP Marvalley Barangay Hall in Marikina City ARKI Symposium 2014-Architecture Geared Towards ASEAN UAPSA Adamson & UAP Dec. 4 8:00 am - 6:00 pm School /University Adamson University Theater Integration MAGS NAW EVENTS

Dec. 11 - 13 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Lecture Series on Building Utilities UAP Chapter/District/Area Pacific Mall Legazpi UAP Legazpi 8:00 am UAP Leadership Summit UAP NAW Committee UAP Headquarters UAP Execom ASEAN Expedition Destination 2 9:00 am FEU MLA-IARFA Auditorium UAP Quezon City “The Philippine Green Architect That Can Save the World” Dec. 12 Design Competition Judging and Awarding 1:00 pm FEU MLA-IARFA Auditorium UAP Quezon City UAP CONEX Pavilion Student Design Competition UAP Chapter/District/Area 1. Getting to Know An Architect IPSA Al-Khobar UAP KSA-EPC 2. 3D SketchUp Exhibition Dec. 12 - 13 Architectural Exhibits IPSA Al-Khobar UAP KSA-EPC 8:00 am - 5:00 pm UAPSA Competitions Far Eastern University UAPSA Committee NAW 2014 Culmination UAP NAW Committee Greenfield District Central 6:00 pm - 12 mn UAP Manila Corinthian Mr. & Ms. NAW 2014 Green Light Movement Park, Mandaluyong 6:00 pm Pajama Party Green Light Movement Kanzo Hall & Restaurant UAP Legazpi Christmas Party Green Light Movement UAP Camarines Dec. 13 Christmas Party Green Light Movement UAP Marvalley UAP Chapter/District/Area Closing Ceremonies Phil. Embassy, Public Lobby, Brunei UAP Brunei 10:00 am - 5:00 pm QC Architectural Wonders Tour UAP Headquarters UAP Quezon City Bayanihan Arkitektura’ Free Architectural Clinic IPSA Al-Khobar UAP KSA-EPC 8:00 pm Greenlight Campaign Quezon City Circle UAP Quezon City

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Dec. 14 3:00 am MAC Fun Run with Affinitea CCP Complex UAP Manila Alcaldiaw Exhibit: The Works and Profiles of the 1st Filipino Bulwagang Eulogio Rodriguez, Dec. 15-19 8:00 am - 5:00 pm UAP Manila Corinthian ASEAN Architects Manila City Hall FASCIAS: Filipino Architecture Students Creating Cavite State University Dec. 16 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cavite State University Inspiration in the ASEAN Scene Quadrangle

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#PinoyArki: Social Network Info Dissemination UAP NAW 2014 Nov. 3 - Dec. 13 UAP Quezon City #MyArkiLoveStory : Sharing One’s Love Story with Architecture UAP Chapter/District/Area Design Competition Launching Summarized Report Nov. 10 UAP Quezon City UAP CONEX Pavilion Student Design Competition “Filipino Architects at the Forefront of ASEAN 2015”. This Technological University of the was the theme prepared and implemented by the UAP National Nov. 16 - 27 ARKIFASH-Architecture the Fusion Way Philippines Architecture Week Committee headed by its Chairman Ar. Patrick School/University N. Rodriguez, uap, of Manila Corinthian Chapter in connection Celebrating the Identity of Philippine Architecture Epic Event Center, Balagtas, Batangas State University & Nov. 17 8:00 am- 3:00 pm with the imminent implementation of the ASEAN 2015 where through Diversified Global Linkage Batangas UAPSA-BatSU cross-border practice of architecture is expected to happen by Pundasyon-The Great Institutional Buildings of Intramuros UAP Manila Architects for year 2015. Nov. 20 - Dec. 5 UAP Chapter/District/Area (An Inter-School Scale Model Making Competition) Government Service (MAGS) This week-long celebration which was slated last December Technological University of 8-13, 2014 was a huge success brought about not just by the Nov. 28 Arki Night- ARKIFASH Fashion Show School/University the Philippines events initiated by the NAW Committee but also by the active participation and support from different UAP Chapters, here and International Philippine School in Nov. 29 National Architecture Week 2014 Campaign abroad and by the architectural schools in the country. Al-Khobar, Al-Andalus & Al-Jazeerah UAP Chapter/District/Area The Committee on National Architecture Week 2014 opened Awarding of the Most PWD-Friendly Dec. 3 UAP Marvalley the celebration through health and wealth event via a Fun Run Barangay Hall in Marikina City entitled “Arkitek-Bo” last December 7 at UP Diliman Academic ARKI Symposium 2014-Architecture Geared Towards ASEAN UAPSA Adamson & UAP Oval. This kick-off activity was attended by 84 guests and architects Dec. 4 8:00 am - 6:00 pm School /University Adamson University Theater Integration MAGS from different UAP Chapters and was co-sponsored by UAP Diliman led by NAW Fun-Run Chair Ar. Napoleon Ibañez. NAW EVENTS

Dec. 11 - 13 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Lecture Series on Building Utilities UAP Chapter/District/Area Pacific Mall Legazpi UAP Legazpi 8:00 am UAP Leadership Summit UAP NAW Committee UAP Headquarters UAP Execom ASEAN Expedition Destination 2 9:00 am FEU MLA-IARFA Auditorium UAP Quezon City “The Philippine Green Architect That Can Save the World” Dec. 12 Design Competition Judging and Awarding 1:00 pm FEU MLA-IARFA Auditorium UAP Quezon City UAP CONEX Pavilion Student Design Competition UAP Chapter/District/Area To officially start 1. Getting to Know An Architect IPSA Al-Khobar UAP KSA-EPC the NAW 2014 event on 2. 3D SketchUp Exhibition December 8 and to ask Dec. 12 - 13 Architectural Exhibits IPSA Al-Khobar UAP KSA-EPC for grace and guidance from the Lord Almighty, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm UAPSA Competitions Far Eastern University UAPSA Committee a thanksgiving mass was NAW 2014 Culmination UAP NAW Committee Greenfield District Central held at SM Manila Activity 6:00 pm - 12 mn UAP Manila Corinthian Mr. & Ms. NAW 2014 Green Light Movement Park, Mandaluyong Center celebrated by the parish priest from Nuestra 6:00 pm Pajama Party Green Light Movement Kanzo Hall & Restaurant UAP Legazpi Señora del Perpetuo Soccoro Christmas Party Green Light Movement UAP Camarines Parish Manila. Dec. 13 Christmas Party Green Light Movement UAP Marvalley UAP Chapter/District/Area Closing Ceremonies Phil. Embassy, Public Lobby, Brunei UAP Brunei 10:00 am - 5:00 pm QC Architectural Wonders Tour UAP Headquarters UAP Quezon City Bayanihan Arkitektura’ Free Architectural Clinic IPSA Al-Khobar UAP KSA-EPC 8:00 pm Greenlight Campaign Quezon City Circle UAP Quezon City

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United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 15 World Day of Architecture 2014 Celebration

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i-Shot Events Production Architects, non-architects, students UAP Makati CBD Chapter, UAP La Segovia. Chairman: Ar. Neil S. covers the opening celebration of from the different schools in Manila Union Agila Chapter, UAP Davao Villanueva Vice Chairman: Ar. World day of Architecture (WDA) of graced the occasion and even media Chapter, UAP MT Kanlaon Chapter, Asiddin K. Arabain Secretary: Ar. United Architects of the Philippines group like ABS-CBN, TV 5 News, UAP San Juan Mandaluyong Melba Benavidez Program Manager: (UAP) last October 6, 2014 at SM Philstar, PEP and other print and radio Chapter, UAP KSA Riyadh Chapter, Ar. Rosa Regala Event Manager: Manila. The event was headed networks. UAP Capiz Chapter/UAPSA Ar. Louie Vito Media Coordinator by Architect Neil Villanueva and CAPSU, UAP Datu Bago Dabaw Ar. Eugene Errol Supremo Ingress attended by their respective UAP The Officers and Members of Chapter, UAP QC Chapter, UAP Sta Head: Ar. John Parungao Awards and members and known architects in WDA 2014 headed by Architect Neil Mesa Chapter, UAP LCC ARFIEN Citation: Ar. Allan Cuaresma Design: Villanueva would like to thank the the Philippines. This year’s theme Bacolod Chapter, UAP Tandang Ar. Peeya del Rosario Concept: following for the series of events and of celebration is “Healthy Cities and Sora Chapter, UAP CAMANAVA Ar. Ronald D. Gavino Support hard work: Happy Cities” worldwide, according Chapter, UAP Elliptical Chapter, Head: Ar. Rouel Agpawa F&B to National President of UAP- UAP Areas: 4 UAP Districts: UAP QC Silangan Chapter, UAP Coordinator: Ar. Reymaline Architect Beth Regala-Ochoa “it is 10 UAP Chapters: 31 UAP Foreign Ilocos Ciudad Fernandina Chapter, Pagdato International: Ar. Cecilio the best time to Empower, Equip and Chapters: 4 Tree Planting: 5 Radio UAP Balangkasan 2014, UAPSA Ardeno Ebuenga Mindanao: Enjoin all the Filipino architects here Hopping: 6 Malls: 7 Hotel: 1 UAP NBD, UAPGA NBD and others. Ar. Jaser Resari R.A. 9266 Ar. and abroad to showcase the artistry HQ Events: 8 PP Ar. Ramon Mendoza IPP Ar. Maundelito Florendo Ways & Means: and creativity of their talents and Sonny Rosal Ar. Richie Tumambing UAP GA Ms. recognize the value of it”. Area A,B,C and D and UAP Nikki Veronica Valdriz UAP SA Mr. MENA Council, UAP Districts A 2B, UAP WDA 2014 Honorary Julio Miguel Cuevas, Ms. Narisa According to Architect Neil A3, A4, A5, B2, B3, C2,C3, D1 and Chairperson/ NP: Ar. Ma. Benita Gonzales Ms. Horizon Chaser Ms. Villanueva-Committee Chairman UAP Chapters: UAP Leyte Chapter / “Beth” Ochoa-Regala NEVP: Joelle Anne Tesoro Parungao Ms. of WDA 2014, the celebration is UAPSA EVSU, UAP Cavite Chapter, Ar. Rey S. Gabitan Sec Gen: Janice Airan Roque nationwide and worldwide with series UAP Hamili Chapter, All UAP District Ar. Alfred Carandang NT: Ar. and simultaneous programs like in B2 7 Chapters, UAP Pampanga John Joseph Fernandez NA: Ar. UAP MPR-Ar. Ramuel C. Cebu, Davao, Pampanga, General City of San Fernando Chapter, UAP Mohammadsarfraz A Uttoh CGEA: Aurelio, I shot Event Production by Santos City, Laguna, Baguio and Singapore Chapter, UAP Diliman Ar. Malu Guttierrez Adviser: Mr. Ediboy Quizada, Ar. Sylvester other parts of the country and abroad. Chapter, UAP Alabang Chapter, Ar. Nanette Bundalian Seno and I-ann Monson.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 17 Around District C1 • Cebu• Dumaguete• Rajah Humabon• Bohol• Datu Lapu-Lapu• Sugbu• Cebu-Leon Kilat District C2 • Bacolod• Negrense• Mt. Kanla-on • District C3 • Leyte• San Juanico• Leyte-West• AREA C Metro-Tacloban• Samar-Sinirangan • District C4 • Iloilo• Capiz• Marikudo• Antique• Hamili• Aklan DISTRICT C-4 HELD INDUCTION UAP Hamili "CoLoRun" WDA 2014 & TURN OVER CEREMONIES by Jose Rex G. De los Reyes The UAP Benita O. Regala (UAP Nat’l A night to remember took place District C4 President) and National Board of on the busy street of Diversion had its Joint Directors followed until day break. Road, Iloilo City, when the I n d u c t i o n On the evening program, “ColoRun” started, rerouting all and Turn- The Joint Induction & Turn Over the commuters to give way for Over ceremonies with the theme ceremonies were formally and fully the activity. On Oct. 4, 2014, 8pm “Empower, Equip, Enjoin”. attended by the UAP chapters. at SM City Iloilo, the first ever Registration of delegates Introduction of Guest speaker by “3K night fun run” as called was started early at 10:00am followed Ar. Melvin H. Lataquin was well organized by Ar. Jose Rex Delos by a Holy Mass with Fr. Dexter applauded with all respect. The Reyes- President, UAP Hamili, Sontillano as the Main celebrant. Guest Speaker duly represented by and duly supported by the UAPSA The Luncheon Program followed his brother, read the message of the chaired by Sharmaine Barretto at the Emerald-Diamond function Hon. Jed Patrick E. Mabilog, PhD, -District. Director UAPSA, Wyeth room with a welcome remark MPM, Mayor-City of Iloilo. He Pinuela –President,UAPSA USA, from Ar. Ma. Cecilia S. Lataquin was then awarded with Certificate and Jose Nino Eata –President, (Incoming Dist. Director C4). Roll of Appreciation and token by Ar. UAPSA WVCST. Manuel B. Tingzon, Jr. fuap (Vice call of delegates was announced by The Fun Run was inspired Pres. for Area C), Ar. Jose Mari Ar. Jose Rex De los Reyes (Incoming to synchronize with the National Moleta, (Outgoing Dist. Director Dist. Secretary), followed by the World Day of Architecture 2014 Product Presentation of JEA Steel C-4), Ar. Ma. Cecilia S. Lataquin, (Incoming Dist. Director, C-4). theme’s “Healthy Cities, Happy Industries as one of major sponsor Cities” in promoting Iloilo City’s for the day event. To peak up the The rest of the program infrastructure development. activities, Forum or Balangkasan followed with a 5 minute video It is well noted that the good was then realized. The guest speaker Presentation of the Chapter landscaped Esplanade and the was Ms. Pamela Denise Cababasay, shown as a recap of the past ongoing bikers’ lane along the Administrative Assistant III, from year activities. The Induction of area established at par with the the Department of Tourism, Region Chapter Officers also highlighted other cities. Its realization will VI. She was introduced by Ar. the evening. be a forefront development in Margarette L. Albacete, (outgoing The testimonial and Closing preparation for the APEC Summit UAP Iloilo Chapter Pres). After ceremonies were done with an next year. the Forum, awarding of Certificate Inspirational message by Ar. Ma. In preparation, a Poster of Appreciation and token to the Benita O. Regala, fuap, UAP Design Contest was opened to the guest speaker was carried by Ar. National President. After it, came University of San Agustin and the Ma. Cecilia Lataquin, (Incoming the raffle of prizes and fellowship Western Visayas College of Science Dist. Director C4.) along with Night where everyone invited and Technology Architecture the Dist. C4 incoming chapter enjoined the moment. students for advertisement. presidents. Stephen Lagaras, a 5th year BSA Introduction of supportive of WVCST took the price of Php company sponsors: Jardine Davies, 2,000.00 as winner. Technotrade Resources, Inc., The evening was highlighted Concrete Ventures, and Europa with a Zumba dance warm-up Design & Windows Inc., spiced with 100+ participants. Winners up the rest of the afternoon. for 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th (Men Meeting of UAP District C4 & Women category) bagged the Chapter Presidents with Ar. Ma. cash prizes and Certificates of Recognition while all runners were given a Certificate of Completion for the 3K Run. Active cooperation was greatly appreciated to sponsors SIENET Communications, Davies Paints Phils, Inc., Globe Telecom and Top Square.

18 www.united-architects.org WDA: Iloilo MARIKUDO Architects RAJAH HUMABON CARES ND hold 2 MARCONEX 2014 More than a year since the by Jose Rex G. de los Reyes most powerful typhoon Yolanda to hit land caused so much destruction in the Visayas, many towns and cities are still coping to recover and its people experiencing trauma from the tragic event. “The destruction that Yolanda left was just too much for some survivors to handle that they could not afford to wallow in sadness or grieve for loved ones who perished in the tragedy,” says UAP Rajah Humabon Chapter President Richard Cabaluna. But 2 days later, he continued, they immediately went to the hardest hit areas and witnessed the miserable situation. As a continuing project for the chapter’s members, the “Balik Atop” Aiming to uplift the students from Western (Bring Back the Roof ) of UAP Rajah profession of Architects and Visayas College of Science Humabon recently completed a roofing camaraderie among building and Technology presented project in schools north of Cebu construction manufacturers, the their innovative design by Province. Just like the provinces of UAP Iloilo Marikudo Chapter introducing and integrating Eastern Visayas, the towns of that area held its “2ND MARCONEX world famous structures into also suffered a lot from super typhoon 2014” (Marikudo Construction fashion. Likewise, architecture Yolanda. “I know God will be amazed Exhibit) last October 18-23, students from University of with this noble undertaking,” Cabaluna 2014 at Robinsons Place Iloilo. San Agustin, entertained the shares. And he is also thankful to The event is in line with the audience with dance numbers as the time and effort given by the chapter’s celebration of World well as displayed their miniature architects of UAP Rajah Humabon. Day of Architecture, with the projects in the exhibit. With theme, “Healthy Cities, Happy this, students would not only Cities”, last October 6, 2014. be aware of the profession’s It is the second year of a week advocacy, which is to promote long exhibit organized by the sustainable architectural chapter to showcase different design, but also develop their construction materials which self-esteem and confidence are more efficient nowadays when they become architects especially that there is a demand themselves. in society for sustainable living. The “Suppliers’ Night” Spearheaded by the chapter followed in the evening to president Ar. Richard V. Doran, acknowledge the support immediate past president and and partnership of every overall chairman of “Marconex participating supplier with the 2014”, Ar. Corina S. Moleta, and Marikudo Architects. The night members of the board, the event started with a scrumptious attracted about twenty two (22) dinner, followed by the awarding construction material suppliers of certificates and special awards. who participated and designed The evening soiree became a their own booth creatively. chance for both architects and suppliers to “meet and greet” Hon. Nielex C. Tupas, as well as solidify relationships Iloilo City councilor, who outside the work environment. gave his high regards to the James Hardie, famous for their architecture profession,led the fiber cement board products, formal opening of the exhibit garnered the best booth award to the public. Many people were for this year Marconex 2014. fascinated on the newly developed construction materials made It was a successful event to be more appealing, energy which started last year and opt saving and reasonably priced. to become a yearly activity of the chapter. “Congratulations On the second part of the Marikudo architects for a job opening program, architecture well done”!

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 19 Around AREA C UAP-CAPIZ by Eric Demingoy, uap WORLD DAY OF Celebrates Silver Anniversary ARCHITECTURE 2014

The UAP Iloilo headed by Chapter President Arch. Ryan N. Bedia celebrated this year’s World Day of Architecture with a “GO GREEN Expo” a five (5) day Exhibit with the theme: “Healthy Cities, Happy Cities.” For 2014, UAP Iloilo mainly aims to have a unique experience to culminate and UAP Booth during NAW 2014 bring together various players From left: Chapter Member Ar. Teodoro who advocate greener and Quiñon, Chapter President Ar. Ryan healthier environment. This will Bedia, Vice President for Programs & Development Ar. Suzeth A. Balogo and let Architects and businesses Chapter Vice President for Operation Ar. showcase their works, services and Faith Quiñon

The UAP Capiz Chapters turns Band courtesy of Aklan Chapter 25 last October 18, 2014 as they maintained the party mode and to celebrated their Silver Anniversary add some spice to the party, Ex- at Espacio Verde’s function hall at Officer Ar. Emmanuel Espino Dayao, Roxas City. With the their surprised everyone as he sponsored anniversary theme, “Beinte y cinco the best costume award for the na Kami; Built on Good Foundation; event. Ar. Melvin Lataquin from Serving the Community thru our Hamili Chapter and Ar. Margarita From left: Chapter Vice President for Operation Ar. Faith Quiñon, Chapter President profession”, manifest the character B. Maestro from Capiz Chapter Ar. Ryan N. Bedia, Chapter Director for Government and External Affairs Ar. Dolly and traits of the chapter, solid , closed won the award for men and Anne M. Zoluaga and Davies Paint Representative Mr. Jim Rey Oziuqra and joyful serving the community women category. Ar. Maestro, a in a given opportunity thru their former chapter president narrated product lines that promote eco- With the help of UAP chapter activities. the history of how the UAP Capiz friendly products, energy-saving Chapter Officers Arch. Suzette Chapter was born 25 years ago. technology, health and wellness. Balogo, Arch. Faith Quiñon, Arch. Aside from the chapter It was a nostalgic experience for Raymond Balogo, Arch. Kenneth members and families and friends, those who had been with the This edition of GO GREEN the celebration was also attended Exhibition was more global with Torre and Arch. Geoffrey Coo chapter since it was formed. At this event was a success. by invited guests from other UAP the same time, very informative participants like DAVIES Paints, District C4 Chapters namely, the Stoneworld, PrimaxPavings and to those who have not known UAP Iloilo Chapter, Hamili Chapter, yet about the chapter especially Cement Tiles, LMV Stones, Antique Chapter and Aklan Chapter the generation of new chapter JECO, Low Temp, Fit Stop, which were represented by their members. DEKA Sales, JEA Steel, Sea respective chapter presidents. The Olympus, Bee Hub, Fitness Link, entourage of guests from Iloilo The celebration was capped CTR Graphics and Signs. City was headed by the District with the awarding of “Pillar Chapter Members who Director of UAP Area C4 Ar. Award” by the current chapter showcased their “GO GREEN” Cecilia Lataquin and Area C VP president Ar. Eric L. Demingoyto project was Ar. Adonis Ar. Manuel Tingzon. The celebration those members who have served Canonicato, Ar. Guillermo was graced by UAP National Auditor the chapter for 25 years. Leading Hisancha, fuap, apec architect, Ar. Mohammadsarfraz A. Uttoh the awardees was the UAP Capiz Ar. Oscar Peñasales, Ar. Rolando who delivered the speech in behalf founder Ar. Bienvenido Yap Jr, Siendo, Ar. Jovin T. Militar, Ar. of UAP National President Ar. Ma. who was the first president of Antoine Geoffrey V. Coo, Ar. Benita O. Regala. Capiz Chapter and also former District Director. Together with Julinette Coo and Ar. Johnny With a dress code and a party Que. him were Ar. Rolando V. Ignacio, theme of the “great Gatsby” looks of Ar. Margarita B. Maestro,Ar. It is becoming more and the late 20s that members and guests John Delfin who were all chapter more important for people that enjoyed the “make-over” of one’s self presidents and district directors, everything we do in our daily lives as well as with their fellow architects and Ar. Antonio B. Castanio is environmentally sound. Green and friends. It was the brainchild of as well. Indeed the celebration is black these days and this is Ar. Maricar Igancio-Li who was is worth remembering and an what UAP Iloilo wanted to tell the head of Pugad-lawin Band Go Green Expo 2014 inspiration for another 25 years to to everybody through this event. Chapter President Ar. Ryan N. Bedia this event planning. Pugad-lawin come for the UAP-Capiz Chapter.

20 www.united-architects.org Ground Breaking Ceremony of proposed Brgy. Birthing & Health UAP Sugbu Continues to Move at 23 Station in Brgy. Palactad, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar. October by Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, uap 25, 2014. A project of HFI Alagaka Foundation, Direct Relief and UAP C3 in partnership with Quinapondan LGU. The night was one to Last November 21, UAP Sugbu remember. Apart from held its last general membership meeting going “retro 20’s” in for 2014 with a presentation from the their attire and pitting wits Philippine representative to last October’s in a trivia game, UAP Sugbu Chapter also World Architecture Festival (WAF) looks forward to a vibrant fiscal year with Student Competition in Singapore. The upcoming activities presented by its leaders architecture students from the University during the group’s charter anniversary last of San Carlos (USC) shared the concepts October. And judging from the energy from and design process involved in coming the current leaders and newbies and the up with the “Stimuloop”, a redevelopment unwavering support of ‘elders’, it looks like scheme for this year’s design problem the 23-year-old chapter is bent to continue that dealt with the establishment of a thrust towards sustaining professional “satellite city”. On the same night, the development and organizational Dean of the USC College of Architecture involvement among its members. and Fine Arts, Joseph Michael Espina, Under the leadership of chapter FUAP, shared his experiences about the president Dennis Mayo, UAP Sugbu WAF and the updates on the architectural members raised their glasses during education side. their chapter’s ‘birthday’ and eagerly Expect a packed fiscal year for UAP welcomed chapter projects like an Sugbu as it continues its drive for making outreach activity this Christmas their members feel the fulfilment of Season and a design ideas competition being active in the chapter and of course, for architecture students next year. promote the architecture profession.

fron page 15 • UAP NAW 2014 Summarized Report The Balangasan entitled Despite the typhoon Ruby, NBI Chorale, through the “How Far Should An Architect the Opening Ceremonies of the support of Ar. Jun Tablizo, one Promote Oneself to be Globally National Architecture Week 2014 of the First Filipino ASEAN Competitive While Staying was successfully launched and Architects, brought additional Within the Code of Ethics” focused on giving recognition to life and color to the event by which was scheduled on Dec. 9 the Philippines’ First 40 ASEAN rendering the Philippine National was cancelled due to minimal Architects through the exhibition Anthem and UAP March plus an number of attendees came to of their works and professional additional performance. the venue or lack of quorum profiles at SM Manila Cinema Lobby which run from December 8-10. Braille captions were also incorporated in the exhibits to make them accessible and be enjoyed by everyone.

The afternoon of December caused by the typhoon Ruby. The 8 was slated for the lecture series Balangkasan Committee, chaired in which 2 of the 4 resource by Ar. Carlo Bustos of UAP speakers came despite the Diliman Chapter, decided to have typhoon Ruby. Ar. John Joseph this event rescheduled to reach a Fernandez, the incumbent UAP bigger audience. Free Architectural Clinic at SM Manila National Treasurer talked about spearheaded by the NAW Committee. the “ASEAN Architect Registry” Bayanihan Arkitektura-Free while Ar. Gio Carino discussed Architectural Clinic is one of the “BIM and Practice” which the most important and notable were attended by UAP members events of the NAW 2014. The and architecture students. The day NAW Committee had joined 1 event of NAW was spearheaded forces with SM to have this 2-day CSR activity (Dec. 11 and 12) be UAP District A5 holding their Free by Ar. Ludivico Idaño of UAP Architectural Clinic at SM Marikina. Manila Corinthian who is also launched in their malls nationwide. the Deputy Chair of NAW. Several UAP Chapters supported this endeavor and successfully held their respective event not just in SM Malls but in other venues as well. The NAW Bayanihan Arkitektura was led by Ar. Robert Free Architectural Clinic of UAP Brunei at the Olete of UAP Manila Alcaldia. Pasko ng Pinoy at Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 21 Around District D1 • Davao• Mount Apo• Cotabato• Socsksargen• Kadayawan-Dabaw• North Davao• Davao Alpha • District D2 • Zamboanga• Zamboanga-Chavacano • D is t ric t D 3 • Cagayan De Oro• Butuan• AREA D Surigao• Gold-CDO• Metro Kagay-an • Dis trict D4 • Iligan• Dipolog• Ozamis City• Pagadian UAP DISTRICT D-2 6th Joint UAP D-2 Induction Ar. Crizaldo M. Hernandez to Rey S. Gabitan, National Vice INDUCTION and Turn-over Ceremonies last Incoming President Ar. Datu President for Area D Ar. Noel July 22, 2014 at the Garden Saracen R. Jaafar; and Outgoing DS. Querijero, Secretary General By Faith Inciong-Hernandez Deck of the Garden Orchid Z a m b o a n g a - C h a v a c a n o Ar. Geoffrey C. Carandang, Member, Zamboanga Chapter Hotel in Zamboanga City with President Ar. Catalyn S. and National Treasurer Ar. the theme “Architects Beyond its Rodriguez to Incoming President Mohammadsarfraz A. Uttoh. The United Field of Expertise”. Ar. Rodel L. Falcasantos. That morning, the Architects of Guest Speaker was the City A total of 19 new Chapter National President together the Philippines Mayor, Hon. Maria Isabelle members also had their Oath- with the above-mentioned District D-2 Climaco-Salazar, who was taking that night. National Officers, D-2 District (led by Incoming represented by Hon. Vincent The special guest for the Director and Zamboanga District Director Ar. Crizaldo Paul A. Elago, Sangguniang occasion was none other than Chapter President signed a M. Hernandez), together with Panlungsod Councilor. the UAP National President, Ar. Memorandum of Agreement the UAP Zamboanga Chapter There was a smooth Ma. Benita Ochoa-Regala, who with the Department of (headed by Incoming Chapter transition and turn-over rites explained her administration’s Education in Zamboanga City President Ar. Datu Saracen R. from Outgoing D-2 DD programs and theme: for the extension/ renovation Jaafar), and UAP Zamboanga Ar. Shiralee R. Pajarito to Empowered, Equipped, and of their building in the City. Chavacano Chapter (headed by Incoming D-2 DD Ar. Crizaldo Enjoined. Also present during This was indeed a very fruitful Incoming Chapter President Ar. M. Hernandez; Outgoing the occasion were National and momentous day for the Rodel L. Falcasantos), held its Zamboanga Chapter President Executive Vice President Ar. Architects in Zamboanga.

UAP National and Local Officers with Hon. Vincent Paul A. Elago, Sangguniang Panlungsod Councilor DISTRICT D-1 WDA 2014 CELEBRATION

UAP DISTRICT The activities shifted to D-1 marked the fast-paced hard court action 2014 National as Team PIA Davao faced the A r c h i t e c t u r e UAP All Stars in a friendly Week with a basketball exhibition game in series of activities the evening of October 6 at held in Davao the Ever Gold Basketball Court. City from October 5 to 11, Team PIA Davao downed the 2014. Consistent with this UAP All Stars, composed of year’s theme, “Healthy Cities, UAP Davao and North Davao Happy Cities,” the celebration members, with the score, 62-51. kicked off with a tree planting The WDA celebration activity, organized by the UAP culminated with the opening Kadayawan Dabaw and Mt. Apo of the “Kalibongan” Photo- Chapters, held along the Pan- Exhibit, organized by UAP Philippine Highway, Buhangin, North Davao, in partnership Davao City on December 4 and with the Department of was participated my members of Architecture of the University District D-1 Chapters. of the Philippines Mindanao on This was followed the next October 11 at the Gaisano Mall day with a motorcade along the in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. major thoroughfares of Davao The 3-day exhibit showcased City to drum up the week-long the vernacular architecture and festivities. The caravan started at indigenous dances of different SM Lanang Premiere and ended tribes in Mindanao. at SM City Davao. The latter, District D-1’s celebration together with Abreeza Mall, were of the 2014 World Day of the venues of the simultaneous Architecture was, by and large, WDA exhibits staged by UAP a successful one. With the able Datu Bago Dabaw. The exhibits, leadership of District D-1 which featured the life and Director Jaime Gonzaga and works of National Artist for all out support of WDA Deputy Architecture Jose Maria Zaragoza Chair for Mindanao Jasper and 2014 Pritzker Architecture Resari, the district was able to the WDA, particularly in Davao City, which is the seat of District Prize awardee Shigeru Ban, ran achieve its objective of coming D-1, and at the same time, encouraged maximum participation from October 6 to 8. up with a unified celebration of among the architects in the locality.

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Free Architectural Clinic of UAP Cavite Chapter at their headquarters in Imus, Cavite

Members of UAP and UAPSA and the general public flashed their green light as part of the grand launching of the Green Light Movement with the main objective of promoting green architecture through green design and green technology. Free Architectural Clinic of UAP KSA- EPC at International Philippine School in The NAW 2014 celebration Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a truly nationwide celebration for several UAP chapters and architecture schools actively participated by staging their respective events and activities. Highlights of these events are the Free Architectural Clinic of UAP Quezon Province at SM City Lucena following:

UAP NAW 2014 Culmination Night was a tremendous success Immaculate Concepcion Parish Conceptual Design of UAP Camarines Chapter as held last December 13 at part of their NAW 2014 celebration. Greenfield District Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The event was highlighted by the traditional Mr. and Ms. NAW 2014 led by the UAPSA National Board and the grand launching of Green Light Movement spearheaded by UAP Manila Corinthian through its Chapter President Ar. Omar Palero.

A joint project of UAP Manila Architects for Government Service (MAGS) and UAPSA Adamson in support of Intramuros Administration featuring Pundasyon 2.0: “The Great Institutional Buildings of Intramuros-An Interschool Scaled Model Making Competition”.

The Philippine Ambassador to Brunei, His Excellency Mr. Nestor Ochoa, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Mayi Ochoa and the FAB President Mdm. Edel Bartholomew and Mr. and Ms. NAW 2014 contestants FAB Treasurer Mrs. Malou Wong, visited UAP Davao Alpha Chapter donated 8 tables for the teachers of Tambobong posed in their ASEAN Architecture- the architectural clinic table manned by the National High school in Davao City as part of their support in the NAW inspired costumes. UAP Brunei Chapter members. 2014 celebration.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 23 UAP Cavite Chapter members with UAP Past National President Ar. Edric Marco Architectural exhibit of UAP KSA-EPC Green Light Movement launch of UAP Florentino as the guest speaker who discussed the “ASEAN 2015 Global Competitiveness at International Philippine School in Al Camarines at Annelle’s in Naga City. for Filipino Architects” at the UAP Cavite Chapter HQ in Imus, Cavite. Khobar in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

UAP Makati CBD celebrated the NAW 2014 through gift-giving and a night of UAP Laguna Chapter successfully held a lecture series with Ar. Ma. Elena Cayanan entertainment at the PGH Department of Surgery Division of Pediatric Surgery, Manila. and LEED Ar. Thomas Gerbo as the resource speakers.

UAP SOCSKSARGEN Chapter with the Officers and Members Architects had a gift giving and turn-over of Cash for the 30-scholars of Pao-Pao Elementary School at 350.00 each for a total of 10,500.00 intended every year. The Chapter also prepare Gift Items and parlor games for the 30-pupils held at Mc. Donalds, SM City, General Santos City together with the group is the Principal Mrs. Lilibeth Daypalubos ang some of the Teachers of Pao-Pao Elementary School and also the Architecture Students UAP SOCSKSARGEN Chapter in coordination with the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University and Davies and Officers of UAPSA Notre Dame of Dadiangas University of Paints Philippines “Mural Painting Competition” at Wall of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU General Santos City. Wall-Pendatun Ave.) in celebration of National Architecture’s Week

24 www.united-architects.org Arki Student Thesis Exhibit / Kalibongan Body painting competition hosted and Photo Exhibit. A NAW exhibit was organized by UAP Kadayawan Dabaw staged from December 8 to 10, 2014 Chapter held at SM City Davao Annex. at the SM City Davao lobby. The exhibit showcased best thesis works of architecture students from Ateneo de Davao University, University of This UAP Kadayawan Dabaw project was launched on December 7, 2014 at Samal Mindanao and University of the Island, and was Re-launched during the NAW Celebration at SM City Davao Philippines Mindanao. Also feature Wednesday, December 10m 2014. . .is now being constructed and will turn over this d was the Kalibongan Photo-Exhibit, playground on the first week of February to the Catalunan Pequeno Elementary which displayed the vernacular School. This is spearheaded by AR. Sharmane Coquilla and Ar. Benjamin Panganiban architecture and indigenous dances of Jr. as chairwoman and co-chairman respectively. different tribes of Mindanao

NAW 2014 Motorcade. To drum up the celebration of the 2014 National Architecture Week, UAP chapters belonging to District D-1 held a motorcade through Davao City’s main thoroughfares last December 8, 2014, from Magsaysay Park and ending at the SM City Davao parking lot.

The Arquiz, an inter-school architecture quiz bowl competition, is an annual NAW event sponsored by UAP Davao Chapter. For its 11th staging, the contest was held at the SM City Davao Annex Activity Area.

vvPatubig sa Barangay Ground Breaking. UAP North Davao Chapter held the ground breaking of its Patubig sa Barangay project last December 12, 2014 in the Municipality of Mawab, Compostela Valley Province. The Sketch-Up tutorial launched by UAP project aims to provide clean potable water UAP QC Elliptical Chapter launched an exhibit featuring the photos of significant Parañaque-Palanyag as part of their system in rural barangays. buildings of Quezon City held at the QC Hall Main Building Lobby. NAW 2014 celebration.

UAP Parañaque-Palanyag members actively listening in the Disaster Awareness and Preparedness Seminar led by The team-building event of UAP Quezon Province in line the Parañaque Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO). with the NAW 2014 celebration.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 25 to take the lead. The challenge assure good and healthy living however does not only end into the aside from being a source of daily physical design and construction sustenance. Creative economic of structures that could adapt to activities in agriculture, are wide natural calamities, but should also avenues for anyone to become self- be in long term scheme that could sufficient. generate and put into effect the Architecture is dynamic, Aspirations Toward a Dignified Living kind of sustainable habitat. Aquaponics System is alive, and by Jorge M. Mission PhD A Pragmatic Strategy. Agriculture is organic. These UAP MT KANLA-ON three disciplines could create ARQUATECTURE, a resilient neighborhoods and bring “There is no unproductive nation, only combination of three disciplines their inhabitants into a more unproductive citizens” (Mission 2014) – Architecture, Aquaponics and dignified human living condition. Agriculture, is a doable alternative Arquatecture is a synergy of time Philippines is one nation in who are not well informed on that may be considered as another and space as another artefact, where the world abundant of natural the issues and effects of climate paradigm, and a strategy not only productivity and creativity emerged resources due to its tropical change. Conspicuous enough are for resilient house and building in fusing these three discipline rainforest climate and geography the litters of garbage, pollutant designs, but also towards a more components. The system and with opulent bio-diversities and emissions from fossil fuels, slash sustainable built environment. elements of these three disciplines valuable eco-systems. Although and burn practices, destruction of Architecture as one of the may not be a separate unit from rich in natural heritage, extreme forests, cutting of trees, and more. components of Arquatecture is the house or a secluded space but to be considered as co-equal disasters continuously hitting The time left to restore the called to be essentially “GREEN” with other if not a significant the place as the recent typhoon livability of the earth is now critical. in nature, whether in small scale space component of a house or Yolanda smashed some major Nevertheless, for sure a “must- or large scale. Its “greenability building. This however, does not places of the country and almost to-act” collective serious actions “ would always depend on the disregard or give less value to the hopeless to rebuild. could help revert the situation influence of its three precepts as normal practice of Aquaponics and Hence, global issues and and transform them into a more to function, beauty, and strength Agriculture needing extra space concerns brought by global preferred world. Today’s generation in terms of, specific responses to or a yard depending on the given warming or climate change, also is confronted with priorities for site context, spatial organization, location. affects the living condition of the the benefit of the next generation. materials application, and Filipino people. In spite of the The urgency of action must reach structural integrity, availability of Arquatecture is one of country’s desolation, means in the family as well to correct resources, etc. the imperative tools of man in rebuilding the aspirations of people irresponsible values, and unsound Aquaponics, basically response to the adverse effects are still created. If climate change personal value lifestyle. Education and universally defined by its of climate change. Arquatecture is anthropogenic in nature, there at home can provoke reform and practitioners and common is capable to regenerate the vital is still hope to revert its effect, influence others to contribute in literatures as a food production elements of life support systems because comfortable living could the expediency to mitigate global system, a combination of and everyday living, like energy also be recreated be regenerated by warming. aquaculture and hydroponics. supply, food security, health and humans themselves. Today, this is a growing “Glo- wellness, indoor environment Resiliency Issues. cal” industry considered as a high quality, immediate environment, On Climate Change. Disasters became stumbling potential organic tool, generating water and sanitation, economy, The United Nations Inter- blocks of the housing sector, from multi - benefits from domestic to biodiversity, and more. Governmental Panel on Climate the use of materials up to the global setting. This is a realistic With ARQUATECTURE, Change Fifth Assessment creation of decent settlements. response especially to urban food structures and dwellings, or Report on Climate Change The lack of dignified and resilient supply, fossil fuel carbon, ocean any habitable space in a built- becomes a challenge as the basis shelter is a “glo-cal” litany to adapt conservation and preservation, environment may not only of dissemination for public and green construction designs as new and the like. be described as resilient, or private stakeholders to carry out shifts of direction. Although Agriculture always play a vital sustainable, but now shall be called, programs to lessen its adverse , Green Rating systems were role in the lives of all men on this WHOLESOME! effects. Books, pamphlets, primers formulated yet only a handful can planet. The practice of sustainable Website: http://arquatecture.com and handbooks of best practices in meet the terms. and organic agriculture could climate adaptation and mitigation Further, due to continuous are disseminated in schools, patterns of fortuitous natural communities, in public and private disasters, there is urgent call to build institutions to boost awareness. disaster resilient communities, in Fora, lectures, conventions and response to these challenges. But conferences and other forms of the definition of the term “resilient”, massive information campaign is yet to be materialized, visible and urge everybody to be involved and real. Concepts of these resilient cooperate. structures shall be pragmatic These educational efforts enough, or, replicating existing however, seem could not penetrate best practices already proven all levels of the society. There could be an effective approach. are still in the neighborhood Architects have significant roles

26 www.united-architects.org Past UAP National President takes oath as New PRC Commissioner The United Architects of the In the meantime, another Philippines is proud to announce UAP member, Ar. Angeline T. that its very own former National Chua Chiaco also assumed the President Architect Yolanda David- office as PRC Commissioner last Reyes was recently appointed by March 20, 2014 and was sworn the President of the Republic of into Office by Labor Secretary the Philippines President Benigno Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz in Aquino III as new Commissioner a simple oath taking rite held of the Professional Regulation at the Department of Labor Commission (PRC). and Employment in Intramuros, The PRC has one of the most Manila on March 20, 2014. daunting mandates in national Prior to her appointment as development in the Philippines, as it PRC Commissioner, Architect regulates and supervises the practice In recognizing her noteworthy and service to the UAP, and has Chua Chiaco served as member of of the professionals who constitute achievements, she was conferred the performed exceptional achievements the Professional Regulatory Board of the highly skilled manpower of the American Institute of Architects and active participation in the Architecture from November 2006 country. As the agency-in-charge of (AIA) Presidential Medal and concern of the community, to March 2013. She also served as the professional sector, the PRC an Honorary Membership in government and country. PRC’s representative to the ASEAN plays a strategic role in developing Las Vegas, USA. Architect Reyes Mutual Recognition Arrangement the corps of professionals for was awarded the most coveted Architect Reyes is also the meetings for Architecture. industry, commerce, governance, current Vice President (Region distinction as Honorary Fellow of Commissioner Chua Chiaco’s and the economy. the American Institute of Architects IV) of the Union International des Architectes (UIA), an international practice as an architect includes Architect and Environmental in San Francisco, USA, the first institutional, infrastructure, woman architect from Southeast non-government organization that Planner Yolanda D. Reyes served represents over a million architects commercial, recreational and as member of the Professional Asia to receive the award. Her residential projects. As an numerous commendations include in 124 countries. Regulatory Board of Architecture architect and an environmental from 2013 until her appointment The Award for Architecture in Architect Reyes also serve Design Excellence for the Caleruega planner, she specializes in as PRC Commissioner. She finished as Chairman of the Commission planning and architectural design, her Bachelor of Science Degree in Retreat House located south of of Higher Education, Technical Manila, Philippines by the UAP in environmental planning and Architecture in 1975 and her Master Panel in Architecture, Fine Arts subdivision planning. of Science Degree in Architecture 1996, The Outstanding Thomasian and other Related Fields, Chairman in 1986 at the University of Santo Alumni Award (Architecture) given of the Environment cluster of City Architect Chua Chiaco Tomas College of Architecture and by the UST in 2002, Distinguished of San Fernando, Pampanga Multi- obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts and the UST Graduate Architecture Award given by the Sectoral Government Council Architecture from the University School. She completed her academic City of Manila, A special Cultural (MSGC), and designated by the of the Philippines and was awarded requirements for PhD program at Award by Australian Department Government of the Republic of the Don Tomas Arguelles Memorial the University of the Philippines of Foreign Affairs, First Diamond the Philippines as Head of APEC Fund in Architecture (Gold Medal Award for Architecture by the UST – School of Urban and Regional Architects Registry of the Philippine for Design). She topped the Graduate School in 1998. In 2008, Planning. She also served as Dean Section and as Chairman of the Architecture Licensure Exam in she was bestowed as the Most January 1976. of the University of Santo Tomas Outstanding Professional of the Year ASEAN Monitoring Committee College of Architecture and Fine in Architecture by the Professional on Architectural Services of the Architect Chua Chiaco is a Arts for a period of nine years. Regulation Commission. Philippines or AMCASP. Fellow of the United Architects of Under her leadership, the College the Philippines (UAP) and served Last year, Architect Reyes Commissioner Reyes was achieved the status of “Center of sworn into Office by Labor Secretary the organization in various positions Excellence” in the year 1999 granted was the first female to receive from 1984 until 2006 prior to her the Likha Gold Medal Award, Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz in a by the Commission on Higher simple oath-taking rite held at the appointment as member of the Education of the Philippines. the highest distinction to be Professional Regulatory Board of bestowed upon a fellow, who has Midas Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Architect Reyes has given major Pasay City on November 19, 2014. Architecture. contributions and services to her adhered to the highest standards The event was attended by UAP The PRC is currently headed profession when she served as the of professional and ethical conduct, national officers led by National by Dr. Florentino C. Doble as first woman National President practiced in excellence and prestige President, Arch. Ma. Benita Ochoa- Chairman, who also assumed the of the United Architects of the the architectural profession, has office last November 19, 2014. Philippines. She demonstrated her rendered distinguished contribution Regala, fuap vision, leadership and unrelenting vigor and zeal, by instituting various reforms within the organization. She also projected the UAP and the Philippines in the international scene as the first lady-architect to be elected as Chairperson of the Architects Regional Council of Asia or ARCASIA comprising a membership of 18 Asian countries.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 27 Written by: Jhon Benedict L. Santiago, uapsa-pup Photos by: Jhon Benedict L. Santiago, uapsa-pup; Diego K. Villanueva, uapsa-ust

Started the year with an explosion of fun, learning, and colors, this was how UAPSA did it. On its 25th year, last August 8 to 10,UAPSA started this fiscal year with a blast through their first line up of activity, the Confab 5.0 + Quadripartite. It was a three-day series of events consisting of Confab 5.0 Lecture Series and Thesis Consultation, Leadership Development Program, Architectural Tour, Acquaintance Party, and Officers’ Orientation Course and Induction Ceremonies that was attended by more than 1000 delegates coming from 49 participating architectural schools all over the Philippines. It aimed to provide the delegates training for leadership, a ground to expand their camaraderie, and a way to learn and be aware about the present issues of today’s manmade marvels in the field of architecture. The event started formally with the Leadership Development Program which happened last August 8,2014 in La Mesa Eco Park. it is a strenuous activity that tested physical and mental capability to the extent. In the morning the physical part and in the afternoon the mental part. It was like Amazing Race the architectural way. All of the students had fun during the activity. All of the 16 teams were tasked to complete a specific task inside the forest. After three hours of sweat and tears the teams headed back to the hall for a break. Before 3 o’ clock in the afternoon, the race started again with its mental challenge, same routine and same numbers of stations but different aspects to tire on. The Picture Perfect was the sought after game in this event, a combination of Pinoy Henyo and mimicry.

28 www.united-architects.org On the second day of the event, During the night, the it kicked off with Confab 5.0, an delegates attended the most activity that provided seminars and awaited part of the event, the thesis consultation catering the 5th acquaintance party with this year’s year students and the lower years. theme: Spectrum. The venue was The lecture topics were Sustainable at Area 05 Superclub, Tomas Design, Landscape Architecture, Morato, Quezon City. It was a and Corporate Architecture night to remember by everyone Practice and Thesis Research who attended the three-day 101 for Architecture Students. event. It was a night of colors, fun, With almost 500 attendees the fellowship and of course dancing. UAP Headquarter was quite Everyone had a blast, indeed that small to hold such audience. The we were not just good at making first lecture was on Corporate remarkable structures but also Architecture Practices discussed knew how to party. by Ar. Catherine B. Carunungan, Ending the whole event uap. She elaborated about the was the Orientation Course and duties and works of a professional Induction Ceremonies. It was architect and shared some of her hosted by UAPSA Chair for own experiences to the soon-to- Specialty Council, Scholarship be-architects. The second part and Grants, Long-Range Plan, tackled about Sustainable Design Ms. Vanessa M. Rosaria, uapsa- as discussed by Ar. Michaela ust. The Chapter Officers and the Rosette M. Santos, uap. It was elected National Officers took informative and talked on the their oath taking at the UAP most current issues not just in Teatro Arkitekto. It was opened up architecture but the environment, by the UAPSA National President, giving some insights on how Mr.Paolo M. Mendoza, uapsa-mit, each and everyone can contribute with a keynote to all the officers, to save and lessen the carbon providing an insight on what was it footprint in the environment. like to be an officer. He challenged T topic he next topic was about all the delegates to become better Landscape Architecture discussed leaders. A presentation about by Ar. Christian Caesar S. Pineda, the Thesis Project from UAPSA uap, pala. He discussed the Foundation University, entitled effects of incorporating nature in “EstudioDamgo III” caught the architecture, giving awareness about attention of the audience. Their aim green design, and information was to provide a facility that would about the current issues on Global serve as a tourism site and at the Warming and how our little ways same time, protecting the marine can affect it. Last on the row was sanctuary. Closing the event was Ar. Sylvester Shaun D. Seño, UAPSA National Executive Vice- uap who talked about the steps President Ms. Sharleen Mae M. to be followed in doing research Esteves, uapsa-feu. for architectural thesis. Several Overall the three-day event methods were presented during the was full of fun and learning, leaving talk. Simultaneous to the lecture smiles to all the delegates’ faces as series was the thesis consultation they met new friends among other for the 5th year students who were UAPSA Chapters. Kudos to the given the chance to inquire about organizing committees and people their thesis proposals to some who made this affair a successful architects present that day. one. VIVA UAPSA!

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 29 BAYANIHANG ARKITEKTURA: volunteerism for a humanitarian schools and evacuation centers, effort. These activities include Architectural Clinic, which a UAP Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative the UAP Emergency Architects, brings our profession to less by Pamela Del Rosario, uap which aim to help rebuild lives unfortunate people who may need Bayanihan. and support local communities our services, but have no means affected by disasters and of contracting it, in the form of Bayanihan is a Filipino calamities, Accessible Tourism free architectural consultation, term taken from the word bayan, where UAP Chapters will and various other activities that referring to a nation, country, provide technical assistance adhere to the same concept. town or community. The whole in designing tourist spots to Activities. term bayanihan refers to a spirit give access to differently-abled of communal unity or effort to people; Water and Sanitation To date there are quite a few achieve a particular objective. projects will provide toilets for activities that have been held to (Wikipedia) promote BayanihangArkitektura. The initial objective associated with the term is the ancient Filipino custom of helping a family transport their house to a new location, by literally carrying the house with the aid of bamboo poles and broad-backed men. Nowadays, the term has been adopted to refer to a communal spirit of volunteerism, teamwork, humanity, and acts of kindness, as Some UAP Chapters have also been on board an effort to resolve an issue. in promulgating the CSR initiative: BayanihangArkitektura. UAP Kadayawan-Dabaw Chapter launched a UAP BAYANIHAN ARKITEKTURA Corporate This year's UAP CSR initiative, Social Responsibility project last December 2014 termed as "BAYANIHANG during the NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE ARKITEKTURA," seeks to WEEK 2014 in Samal Island, Davao Del Norte. bring the bayanihan spirit into The project is called "LIHOK KABATAAN" the realm of volunteerism - a spearheaded by project proponent architect, Angelica strong testament to the bayanihan Sharmane Alladin Coquilla, uap trait - making it possible for the Filipino architects to help each other and work together toward a common goal as enshrined in the corporate thrust of the administration: EMPOWER + EQUIP + ENJOY. The "BAYANIHANG A R K I T EK T U R A " a i m s to improve the lives of the community through architecture and planning, craft strategies available to architects wanting to incorporate community service The UAP Manila Archizonian Chapter, in into their architectural practice, support of the BayanihangArkitektura, held an assist in meeting the professions Outreach Activity at the Pequena Casa De Nazareth civic platform with respect to the Orphanage, Las Pinas City, last October 11, 2014. social aspects of sustainability, develop diverse initiatives to promote Architect's social responsibility in improving the well-being of communities and promote design solutions that can provide significant positive impact on the underprivileged communities. This will be achieved through a series of events, hosted by the UAP Committees and Chapters, that provide communal

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