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United Architects of the Philippines Monthly UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects UAP National Headquarters, 53 Scout Rallos Street, Quezon City, Philippines MONTHLY CHAPTER ACTIVITY & ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT Chapter SAN JUAN-MANDALUYONG CHPATER MONTH OF AUGUST 2019 Chapter President ARCH. RICHARD R. PAMPLENA Contact Numbers 0917-5366474 DATE September 11, 2019 Email Address [email protected] SUBMITTED CHAPTER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MONTH Indicate your chapter activities undertaken during the month such as Chapter GMM, Professional Development Seminars, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, etc ACTIVITY NO. 1 BREASTFEEDING EMERGENCY TENT Title of Activity Date AUGUST 13, 2019 FABRICATION INSPECTION Fabrimetrics Phils., Inc. Total Attendees 2 Venue 1 Candido St., San Agustin Village, Talipapa, Quezon City To coordinate, visit and check thru ocular inspection the fabrication of the District A5 Project Emergency Objective of the Activity Breastfeeding Emergency Tent. Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the Unity Accountability Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust For the continuation of the District A-5 Project Emergency Breastfeeding Tent, UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter President Arch. Richard Pamplena assisted the Immediate Past District Director Arch. Maria Carmen Yatco during the inspection of the fabrication of the said tent last August 13, 2019 at the Fabrimetrics Phils., Inc. 1 Candido St., San Agustin Village, Talipapa, Quezon City. The said tent design and plans is to be presented at the upcoming 2nd Regional Breastfeeding Conference to be held in Cyberjaya University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This project is in fulfillment to the MOU between UAP Regional District A-5 and Arugaan Philippines, a breastfeeding creche in the Philippines. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 1 of 18 Arch. Pamplena and Arch. Yatco with Fabrimetrics during inspection of the tent fabrication. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 2 of 18 ACTIVITY NO. 2 JOINT 2ND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Title of Activity OF UAP SAN JUAN-MANDALUYONG AND Date AUGUST 20, 2019 UAP SAN JUAN-PINAGLABANAN CHAPTERS Max’s Restaurant, Mandala Park, Total Attendees 90 Venue Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City a. To held a Joint General Membership Meeting between two (2) chapters for camaraderie, reunion and fellowship. Objective of the Activity b. To offer a CPD seminar for the chapter members regarding architecture and nature fusion entitled Biofusion Architecture: Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the Unity Accountability Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter (SJMC) and UAP San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter (SJPC) held the realization of the agreement of a Joint General Membership Meeting last August 20, 2019 at the Max’s Restaurant, Mandala Park, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City. It was a brainchild of the Chapter Presidents Arch. Richard R. Pamplena (SJMC) and Arch. Roberto A. Santos to band together for a Joint Second General Membership Meeting. This event had an overwhelming attendance of 90 participants. The program started with the standard protocol; the invocation led by UAPSJMC Vice President for Operations Arch. Reynaldo Bolleser, the singing of the National Anthem and UAP March and recital of Architect’s Credo. SJMC Pres. Arch. Richard Pamplena was then asked for the Opening Remarks and together with SJPC Pres. Arch. Roberto Santos they bang the gavel respectively to call the meeting to order. Then the sponsor Rain or Shine Elastomeric Waterproofing Paint Company introduced their product lines to the attendees during the dinner portion. This time also the birthday celebrants were greeted by the crowd. This was the first time that the former members of SJMC who formed the SJPC met together again in unity and camaraderie with their mother chapter. Notably SJMC Past Pres. Arch. Rosario Roxas (Immediate Past Vice President for Area-A now NCA 2019 Chair) who then was the SJPC Charter President. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 3 of 18 The Opening Ceremony. Above right photo was SJPC Secretary Arch. Lendyl Andrada on the Acknowledgement of Guests. The overwhelming attendees. Above right photo was SJMC Pres. Arch. Richard Pamplen on the Welcome Remarks. The Product Presentation of Rain or Shine Elastomeric Waterproofing Paints (Asia Chemicals and Coatings Corp.) headed by Marketing Representative Mr. Ian Victorio. Above right was the awarding of the Certificate of Appreciation to Rain or Shine by no less than (L-R) SJMC Pres. Arch. Pamplena, NCA 2019 Chair Arch. Roxas, RDA5 Director Arch. Reginald Yaneza, SJPC Pres. Arch. Roberto Santos (2nd from left) and SJPC Arch. Andrada. Above left photo, the awarding of Certificate of Appreciation to Queensway Builders Supply, Inc. Above right photo was the presentation of birthday celebrants for the month of August. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 4 of 18 The program started the CPD Seminar at about 8:00pm. Guest Speaker Arch. Manuel A. Pintado expounded on the topic “Biofusion Architecture: Architecture Working with Nature. Above left photo: The awarding of Token and Plaque of Appreciation to Guest Speaker Arch. Manuel Pintado by the SJMC and SJPC Officers together with RDA5 Director Arch. Yaneza. Above right photo: The awarding of Presidential Merit Award to SJMC Member Arch. Ratsy Solidum for actively supported the UAP National campaign against illegal practices of architecture. He was instrumental in doing caricatures portraying the warnings against illegal practitioners. Group photo. The GMM was adjourned at about 10:15 with the Closing Remarks of SJPC Vice Pres. For Programs and Devt. Arch. Joseph D. Arcilla. The Masters of Ceremony were SJMC Past Vice Pres. For Programs Arch. Eva Quiano and SJPC Director Arch. Joel V. Masangkay. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 5 of 18 ACTIVITY NO. 3 JOINT COURTESY CALL TO SAN JUAN CITY Title of Activity Date August 23, 2019 VICE MAYOR HON. WARREN P. VILLA Office of the Vice Mayor, 2nd Total Attendees 22 Venue Floor, San Juan City Hall a. To pay courtesy visit to the Office of the San Juan City Vice Mayor proposing for the possible CSR partnership with the UAP. Objective of the Activity b. To promote the practice of Architecture profession by introducing the implementation of the law governing its practice thereby protecting itself for the benefits of the Filipino architects and the community. Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the Unity Accountability Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust The UAP San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter (SJPC) initiated an effort for the Joint Courtesy Call with the UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter (SJMC) and UAP Greenhills Chapter (GHC) to the Office of the Vice Mayor of San Juan City Hon. Warren P. Villa. These three chapters are coexisting and are jointly sharing the geographical jurisdiction of San Juan City. The three chapters are being headed by SJPC Pres. Arch. Roberto A. Santos, SJMC Pres. Arch. Richard R. Pamplena and GHC Pres. Arch. Minerva Villarosa. The said courtesy call was backed by the UAP Regional District A-5 headed by Director Arch. Reginald T. Yaneza, by the UAP Marikina Valley Chapter-Pres. Arch. Rhaine Biglang-awa, UAP Rizal East Chapter-Pres. Arch. Conrad Casinsinan, UAP NCA 2019 headed by Arch. Rosario Roxas of SJPC, CPD Committee headed by Arch. Ma. Carmen Yatco of SJMC, Committee on Illegal Practices Arch. Rowell, the UAP Commission on Governmental and External Affairs, the UAP Vanguard and UAP Official Representative Arch. Ray C. Guarnes of SJMC. The team discussed their intentions to the local government officials in order to pursue the physical and economic development of the city, to render community development and pro bono services in order to help meet the development requirements of their city and extend service to the less fortunate members of our society. Another concern tackled during the dialogue is the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of RA 9266, otherwise known as the Architecture Act of 2004, and its implementing rules and regulations. The UAP-SJMC was represented by architects Richard R. Pamplena, Maria Carmen Yatco, Ray C. Guarnes and Chapter Director Rosend Ambrosio. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 6 of 18 ACTIVITY NO. 4 JOINT COURTESY CALL TO SAN JUAN CITY Title of Activity Date August 23, 2019 MAYOR HON. FRANCIS ZAMORA Conference Room, 2nd Floor, San Total Attendees 22 Venue Juan City Hall a. To pay courtesy visit to the Office of the San Juan City Mayor proposing for the possible CSR partnership with the UAP. Objective of the Activity b. To promote the practice of Architecture profession by introducing the implementation of the law governing its practice thereby protecting itself for the benefits of the Filipino architects and the community. Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product Activity in support of the Unity Accountability Professional Excellence UAP corporate thrust The UAP San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter (SJPC) initiated an effort for the Joint Courtesy Call with the UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter (SJMC) and UAP Greenhills Chapter (GHC) to the Office of the Mayor of San Juan City Hon. Francis Zamora. These three chapters are coexisting and are jointly sharing the geographical jurisdiction of San Juan City.
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