VOLUME 39 • January - march 2014

what’s inside 2 Editorial, National Board of Directors, About the Cover 3 National President’s Page 4 National Treasurer National Auditor 5-8 Executive Commissions 9 UAP Emergency Architects 10 Around Area A 14 Around Area B 15 Around Area C 17 Around Area D 18 UAP NatCon40 20 Tora-Tora Open Air Design Museum 21 Filipino Students Win at the Architectural Festival 22 FEU Student wins in ARCASIA Design Tilt The Graduate’s Way: the UAPGA Way editorial board

Greetings! “Coming together is a beginning, staying Dear readers, as you browse among the together is progress, and working together is pages of this third edition of the post, may you success…” as Henry Ford said. This best describes be encouraged to become one of the emergency EDITORIAL the Filipino people. Every day is a new beginning architects, let loose of that spirit of volunteerism. especially to those people in calamity laden After all, it is better to give back and share your COUNCIL communities in the country. A Filipino’s inherent talent rather than be the recipient of any assistance. qualities such as being resilient, helpful, diligent and “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see FY 2013-2014 patient, cheerful, resourceful and creative among the whole staircase, just take the first step.”… others are his tools to stand up in the midst of according to Martin Luther King, Jr. the rubbles to start a new beginning. Lastly, for united we stand, divided we fall. Arch. Rozanno C. Rosal NP The UAP as a professional organization can do Mabuhay ang UAP! National Council Chair a lot to create a new architectural skyline for those less fortunate communities. The UAP Emergency Arch. Guilroy A. Taguinod, VPA Architects will play a major role to make this new Leah Y. Martin, UAP Editorial Head for Area A beginning a reality. Managing Editor, UAP Post 2013-2014

Arch. Roger T. Ong, VPB Editorial Head for Area B

Arch. Alfonso S. Gamboa, VPC What happens before sunrise? Clear skies. Cool winds. And then you look Editorial Head for Area C around and there is rubble as far as you can see. I find that moment, the most calm. There is And then you shiver. Arch. Noel DS. Querijero, VPD silence. There is little movement. Everything is Editorial Head for Area D bathed in gray. Then in just a few minutes, light I could only imagine the loss. Where do you comes in through the windows. The sun is up and even begin? Arch. Lora B. Rivera, NEVP everything is clear. Council Adviser Clarissa M. Lorenzo, UAP Associate Editor for Areas A & B, UAP Post 2013-2014 Arch. Leah Y. Martin Managing Editor

Arch. Clarissa M. Lorenzo “No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter The year 2014 is indeed a new “book” for Associate Editor for Areas A and B in my life; this is the beginning of a new book! all of us. Take time to smell its first few pages That first book is already closed, ended, and tossed and swallow some dose of optimism as you wade Arch. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao into the seas; this new book is newly opened, has through the next pages. Internalize every word and Associate Editor for Areas C and D just begun! Look, it is the first page! And it is a lesson from each of these pages. Be ready for some beautiful one!” – C. Joybell C. surprises. These may be pleasant or something that Arch. Leah P. Dela Rosa, ED PDC you could learn from into becoming a better person. Editorial Adviser “New beginnings” statements are almost cliché But make sure you don’t forget the lessons that you especially when we start a new year. But then again, have learned from the books that you have “tossed it is a good and perfect time to start something into the seas”. fresh considering the propensity of most of us to Executive Committee As you enjoy the next few months of 2014, 2013-2014 do things later. Although 2013 had its happy and defining moments, things got somewhat “ugly” in may you also enjoy this third issue of the official the last quarter, with all the natural calamities that publication of our beloved professional organization. Rozanno C. Rosal, FUAP befell some of us, which somehow made us look National President forward to the new year with much enthusiasm KARL ARIES EMERSON F. CABILAO, UAP and hope. Lora B. Rivera, FUAP Associate Editor for Areas C & D, UAP Post 2013-2014 National Executive Vice President

Gilroy A. Taguinod, UAP about the cover Area A Vice President Architect Jomike Tejido is also a painter of hand-woven mats (banig) as a signature Roger T. Ong, UAP style. He has held 8 solo exhibitions since 2007; with his most recent being “Carousel: Area B Vice President the Filipino Perya” in Makati (2013). His work can be seen in Raffles Residences, Makati among other private collections. His banig art has been in groups shows in Singapore, Alfonso S. Gamboa, FUAP, Intl Assoc. AIA Tokyo and Paris. Jomike is currently designing his new line of avant-garde children’s Area C Vice President furniture and works with a family-run architectural firm. View more of his work at www. jmtejido.com Noel DS. Querijero, UAP Area D Vice President

John Joseph T. Fernandez, UAP My nature series presents trees Secretary General in a glorified and majestic stature, with glowing fruits and mystic Alfred Geoffrey C. Carandang, UAP branches. This theme offers a great National Treasurer sense of relaxation for me as artist, for it exudes a sense of whimsical Mohammadsarfraz A. Uttoh, UAP freedom in recreating a much- National Auditor loved natural element into my own liking. Symbolisms I keep in Ramon S. Mendoza, FUAP mind while painting them include Immediate Past President personal success, confidence, happy memories and self-worth -- which are all unsaid statements enveloped by its canopy. As a child, I enjoyed Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, IA-AIA, APEC Arch. biking under tree canopies, and gazing at huge trees adorned with circular capiz lanterns that always help stir Chancellor, College of Fellows my imagination.

2 www.united-architects.org national president’s page UNITED TRIUMPH UAP National President’s speech for the Area-C Assembly: January 30,2014

A pleasant Good Evening individuals and professionals, Visayas is “THE” celebration Recently, I have been to all! demonstrating hope amidst to experience the real meaning contemplating on the Let me begin by the face of difficulty. Indeed, of TRIUMPH! upcoming UAP National expressing my sincere it is not the context of the The same triumph we Elections. And I have been congratulations to all who challenge, but “in becoming wish for our Organization as frequently asked who I shall are behind this Assembly. better after the challenge” we are constantly reminded vote. But dear colleagues, I realized that as your National Indeed, the UAP spirit I feel defines our true character. to lead Professional lives President, I stand as the head as I stand here in front of you You see my dear and stand by what our UAP of this family of Professional awes me. Architects; this is why I name defines>>> UNITED Architects and I intend to am so impressed by all of Architects of the Philippines! First, I would like to make a difference by being fair you. When you have all the congratulate you for the UNITED, such a simple with everyone. My support is reasons not to push through initiative to recognize the YET a strong word defined to ALL who intends to serve with this Assembly, YOU Management of “The Ruins” as “joined together for a our Organization, our UAP DEFIED LOSING HOPE. that distinguishes the people common purpose”. family, with true service. who serve as stewards of YOU DECIDED to ACT IN the forty years of our But let me just remind Philippine Culture and AS ONE and carry out this annual event. Organization, several times you, as members of the UAP, the Art, in protecting and we have been challenged We are empowered to make preserving our history that So, a warm round of and tested by diversity in a choice in leadership. And which delineates our core of applause to each and every opinion and emotion. Still, with that power, comes great being a true Filipino. one of you present here today! WE, members of the UAP, vision and responsibility. Also, the theme, “Hugyaw This is why the Area continue to stand and show We are the ones Visayas”, is so fitting in C Assembly means so diligence, dedication and love responsible to give a better making this event significant much to all of us in UAP. to our Organization by being future to our Organization! to commemorate and A determined act and an ONE. Our choice, our vote! celebrate the many favors we explicit demonstration of My dear Architects, as received during the past year. what we, United Architects of Let us not waste it! I am nearing to complete Let us vote wisely! We cannot deny what we, the Philippines should be…a my second term as your as a nation, specifically Visayas “ONE UAP”! National President, I have Whether may pag-ibig region, had experienced and The Divine word in the never forgotten my promise o pabahay…everyone is survived from was so great book of Ecclesiastes says, “To to you. I pronounced in the encouraged to serve! Everyone of a challenge. The aftermath, every thing there is a season, past my vision for a better is worthy to serve! including the effects in our and a time to every purpose UAP, and I am delighted with And whoever succeeds profession, was compelling under the heaven.”; “For there your response and willingness deserves my support and the and enduring. But we is a proper time and procedure to share the same thought and support of UAP and all its decided rise from it, becoming for every matter, though a help plan the future of our members because the success better and more determined person may be weighed down Organization with wisdom in leadership is the success of by misery.” and clear intention. the United Architects of the My dear colleagues, the The leadership of this Philippines. time of difficulty has passed. present Administration United in vision. United Like warriors after winning welcomes ALL who are in triumph. a battle who take respite to willing to serve our beloved And lastly, to answer the celebrate and regain strength, UAP. I call on all members question, who I shall vote? so must we, Professionals of to participate in realizing our This I will say: the UAP, have the time to vision for the advancement of celebrate, appreciate and be our Organization. MY vote is MY vote. And my vote goes to UAP! grateful for all the good turns An Organization with our lives offer us. equitable distribution of So best of luck to all After all the calamities, influence and authority. We future candidates in the UAP challenges and being down intend our beloved UAP to National Elections and my last year, WE ARE HERE be a strong integration of wish for a better and more TODAY, gathered to rejoice, Professionals with proper united UAP remains. celebrate LIFE and enjoy the representation from all Again, Congratulations company of fellow Architects Districts and Areas to to the Organizing Committee for triumphantly surpassing manifest the true meaning of of the Area C Assembly, and Rozanno C. Rosal, FUAP National President a trying year. And Hugyaw being UNITED. GOOD EVENING to all!

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FINANCE POLICY: The road map followed is as follows: A GUIDE AND AN ALLY

It is the thrust of the Office of the National Treasurer (ONT) to ensure that the financial affairs of the organization are being managed effectively and efficiently. Thus, the Finance Policy was instituted last June 2013. Alfred Geoffrey C. Carandang, ,UAP The Finance Policy, National Treasurer under Executive Committee Resolution 12-13 No. It is consistent with the practices in the organization. the attainment of our vision 4-09, serves as a guide that ONT’s aim to manage the of UAP being a financially Given that, the Executive ascertains clear provisions financial resources within sustainable organization. Committee is enjoining all to adequately implement their scope of influence members to the adherence of Note: A copy of the control mechanisms in the effectively and efficiently and the policy. Let’s all be one in Finance Policy is available at organization. to promote prudent financial the Secretariat. national auditor

Statements have to be printed 1. NA1314/001 dated 1 6. NA 1314/007 dated 18 in an annual basis for 5 years. July 2013 (Pre-Audit and July 2013 (Establishment We are expecting the turnover Signing of Disbursement of FUND Beginning of voluminous documents Voucher) Balances for the Current within this week to UAP. 2. NA1314/002 dated 1 Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014) 7. NA 1314/008 dated 2 Sept 2013 (Outstanding Cash Advances FY 2012-2013) 8. NA 1314/010 dated 2 Sept 2013 (Terminal Reports of Income Generating Projects FY 2012-2013) (Area Assemblies, N a t i o n a l G e n e r a l Mohammadsarfraz A. Uttoh, UAP National Auditor Membership Meeting, 39th UAP National Convention, CONEX In accordance with the 2013, 11th UAP Golf UAP Internal Auditing I n t h e s p i r i t July 2013 (Liquidation of Cup, World Day of Procedures and Financial o f F I N A N C I A L Cash Advances made for Architecture, National TRANSPARANCY, the period July 1, 2012 to Architecture Week, Accounting Systems & June 30, 2013) Procedures Manual, The ACCOUNTABILTY AND UAP Student/Graduate INTEGRITY OF THE 3. NA1314/003 dated 1 July Auxiliary) Office of the National 2013 (Tagging of All UAP Auditor reports the ORGANIZATION, may 9. NA 1314/010 dated 2 we remind UAP Officers, Equiptments) Sept 2013 (Terminal completion of reconstruction 4. NA 1314/005 dated 8 July of the UAP financial records UAP General Membership Reports of Income 2013 (Synchronizing with Generating Projects FY for the past five (5) fiscal year and secretariat staff to the Philippine Standard continue and adhere the 2013-2014) done by Layson-Padilla & Time) 10. NA 1314/012 dated 2 Company, CPA last Feb 3, implementation of UAP 5. NA 1314/006 dated 18 AU D I T I N T ERNA L Sept 2013 (Liquidation 2014. The actual submission July 2013 (Liquidation of and Releasing of Budgets of the printed outputs such C O N T R O L l i k e Cash Advances made for Memoranda issued since July FY 2013-2014) as: Disbursement Journal, the period July 1, 2012 to 11. NA 1314/013 dated 2 Sept Receipts Journal, Annual 1, 2013 and shall be in effect June 20, 2013). This is in 2013 (External Audit of Trial Balances, and Financial until June 30, 2014. connection with Memo # 2. FY June 2009–June 2013)

4 www.united-architects.org executive commissions commission on professional practice REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING CAPABILITY BUILDING SEMINARS FOR ARCHITECTS

By: Marie Ann Medenilla, UAP- PDC The UAP-PDC gave a learned more as the lecture the invocation. Arch. Leah topics were well discussed seminar on Environmental progressed that day. De La Rosa introduced the and explained. Planning for architects guest speaker Enp. Miguel last January 16-18, 23-25, On day 2 January 17, Guioguio who talked about On day 5 January 24, 2014 at the UAP National 2014 the seminar started the Sectoral Planning and 2014 the seminar started Headquarters. There were 28 with the invocation before the Theories/ History of with the invocation. The first attendees and some of them the introduction of the Economic growth. He guest speaker was Arch. Enp. came from the provinces. guest speaker. Arch. Leah discussed all his topics for the Leah De La Rosa to continue Many were interested to learn De La Rosa reviewed the whole day. The topics were her topics. She talked about more about environmental participants if they remember getting more challenging for the Laws related to land, planning of our country. The the topics discussed the the participants to learn. air, water, Human Habitat, guest speakers of the seminar other day. After the short Climate Change and Disaster. were all environmental discussion, she introduced On day 4 January 23, The participants learned planners. the first guest speaker Enp 2014, this was the second more to her topics. The Joel Oana. He talked about week of the seminar which participants have their lunch On day 1 January 16, the Regional Planning started with an invocation. before the next second guest 2014 Opening Ceremony and Development and The first guest speaker for the speaker who was Enp. Bituin with Invocation was led Environmental Planning day was Arch. Enp. Gloria Torte who talked about by Arch. Jonathan Ebora, Processes, Techniques and Teodoro who talked about Planning Administration and followed by Professional N a t i o n a l Practice, Local Anthem led Governance, b y A r c h . and Financing Marie Ann and Budgeting Medenilla. Systems. There Arch. Leah was a group De La Rosa picture at the made the end of the day. W e l c o m e Remarks and On day Inspirational 6 Januar y Message . She 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 discussed the the seminar m e c h a n i c s started with of the seminar. There two Strategies. The next second the Land Use Planning, an invocation. guest speakers for the day guest speaker was Enp. Bituin Environmental Planning The participants had their 1 seminar. The seminar Torte who discussed about Implementation, Legal module assessment for half proper started with the first the Information Systems/ Aspects and Administration. day. After that Arch. Leah speaker Arch. Enp Rey Mapping Technologies GIS The third guest speaker De La Rosa introduced the Gabitan who discussed cookbook. After lunchbreak was Engr. Gerardo Mogol special guest speaker, the about the History, Concepts, the next third speaker who discussed about the UAP National President Theories and Principles of was Enp. Nora Diaz who Environmental Impact Arch. Sonny Rosal, fuap to Environmental Planning. discussed about the Planning Assessment. The participants give an inspiring message to After the morning break he processes, Comprehensive had their quick lunch break the participants. He awarded talked about the Political/ Land Use Plan and because of long topics to with Arch. Leah De La Geographical settings. In the Planning Tool and discuss by the guest speakers. Rosa the certificates to the the afternoon seminar the Techniques. She discussed In the afternoon the guest participants who completed second guest speaker was also about the demographics speaker was Arch. En.p Leah their seminar for five days. Arch. Enp Michael Ang, and the sectoral planning. All De La Rosa to talk about the Finally, there was a photo fuap. He tackled about the topics shared by the guest topic on Area Development option of the entire group the Nature and Type of speakers gave additional Planning and Project of the seminars, the UAP Planning and the City knowledge to the attendees. Planning, Management National President, the Growth and Spatial Planning and Implementation. The organizing committee and Theories. The participants On the day 3 January 18, participants’ response to the the participants. 2014 the seminar started with

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BEYOND GLOBAL PRACTICE The UAP-PDC in collaboration with the By: Archt. Miguel Guerrero, FUAP, APEC Architect, Assoc.AIA, Green AP Department of Health gave a seminar on Introduction to The hype of global Hospital Planning & Design practice in the face of 2015 which was held in Iloilo City and 2020 is still sinking at the Corporate Tower Iloilo in the minds of Philippine Grand Hotel function room architects. Reactions vary last January 6 – 10, 2014. from denial to acceptance. There were two architects No matter how we view this from Manila who attended the issue, it is coming, whether seminar, one from Legaspi City we are ready or not. and the rest of architects were from Ilo-ilo City with a total In 2012, the Commission of 20 participants. The resource on Professional Practice speakers of the seminar were embarked on an information Arch. Prosperidad C. Luis,fuap, campaign on preparing the Arch. Maria Rebecca M. individual architect for Peñafiel,uap and Arch. Elda global practice. In spite Global Practice Lectures by Ar. Mike Guerrero Shina S. Samoza,uap, who there are several problems shared their knowledge and as the country prepares for codes and professional codes in other countries: expertise in planning and globalization, architects of the host countries. International Building designing a hospital. They can prepare themselves Code (publicecodes. discussed the latest trends individually. The architects Going beyond global and new laws in hospital cyberregs.com/icod/ibc) have three options to practice entails the following design based on the Yolanda and the UIA Accord prepare for global practice: issues: Typhoon. The special guest o n R e c o m m e n d e d collaborate, compete and speakers from DOH Manila 1. P r e s e n t a t i o n a n d International Standards conquer – 3-C’s for global and DOH Regional office Communication Skills: of Professionalism in practice. of Iloilo City, Bureau of Fire Philippine architects are Architectural Practice Protection in Iloilo, and one Collaborate: With excellent designers but (apaw.uia-architectes. special guest architect shared foreign architects entering we have to communicate org/ang/compartida/ his best practices in hospital our local turf, we could that with the rest of webuia/apaw/pdf/ planning and design. assess the knowledge and the world. To improve UIAAccordAng.pdf). On day 1 January 6, skills that we can do better in this skill, you may Familiarization and even 2014 the event started with than them. These could check the following mastery of these two internet resources: (1) the opening ceremony. The include mastery over our international standards invocation was led by Arch. www.ted.com (2) www. local building codes, local will push Filipino Raymond Balogo,uap of pechakucha.org (3) www. building process, and our architects into the global Iloilo Chapter Past President. environment / culture. presentationzen.com arena. District Director Area C-4 Compete: We could 2. S p e c i a l i z a t i o n : T o Are we ready to face of Iloilo Arch. Jose Mari B. compete with foreign compete or conquer, a globalization with our heads Moleta,uap made the welcome architects in our own specialization would be up high? Are we ready remarks followed with an country, highlighting our our passport to success. to improve our personal opening remarks by Arch. Leah mastery over local practice. Choose a specialization knowledge and skills to De La Rosa,uap. Who gave an overview of the five – day In this aspect, we must level- and develop mastery dominate the global market? seminar. She also mentioned up in our communication of that field through Are we ready to adopt the that participants will earn and presentation skills. Continuing Professional International Building Development (CPD). CPE points. Arch. Dela Rosa Conquer: In a global Code and the International also introduced also the special Mastery becomes our market, we can go to other Standards of Professionalism guest Arch. Guillermo H. competitive edge. countries and compete. in Architectural Practice of Hisancha,fuap who gave an Aside from mastery of 3. International Standards: the UIA to replace our local inspirational message. Arch. c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d T h e r e a r e t w o codes and standards? Maria Rebecca M. Peñafiel,uap presentation skills, we international standards Let us think beyond gave the seminar details, what should have a working that will facilitate our globalization, let us level- to expect throughout the knowledge of the building planning and practice up! whole seminar for five days. The opening ceremony was

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REPORT ON HOSPITAL PLANNING & DESIGN SEMINAR IN ILOILO CITY On day 5 January 10, 2014 the last day of seminar By: Arch. Marie Ann Medenilla, UAP-PDC the participants had their half day hospital tour in Medical closed by Arch. Margarette Z. group 1 as explained by Arch. Arch. Peñafiel also discussed City of Iloilo and the Manila Albacete,uap of Iloilo Chapter Raymund A. Balogo. The third the planning & design of Sanitarium of Iloilo. Right President. group presented was explained Dietetics in the hospital. after the tour they had their lunch at the hotel function The seminar proper started by Arch. Marjoelina Didulo, The participants were given room where the seminar was with the Leveling of expectations and group 4 was the last one individual workshop exercises held. Continuation of the and mechanics of seminar present their work and was about the topics. explained by Arch. Elda Shina explained by Mr. Alexis Maria seminar talks about the best Hibionada. On tday 4 January 9, 2014 practices in hospital planning S. Samoza,uap. The Architects the participants continued Role in improving health care and design continued that On day 2 January 7, 2014 their workshop exercises of day. Guest speaker Arch. delivery: the DOH health the first resource speaker was Support zone and Service zone. facility enhancement program Guillermo H. Hisancha, Arch. Peñafiel who discussed Arch. Peñafiel selected the fuap shared his experiences and the latest trends in hospital the Master Planning Approach good layout of drawing. Again design was discussed by Arch. and works done. The trends for Hospital Development. there was a presentation and in hospital technology Maria Rebecca M. Peñafiel,uap. Again the participants were the resource speakers gave their presented by Mr. Anton G. The guest speakers from DOH divided into four groups. comments to the presenters. Valencia the pneumatic tube Regional office of Iloilo City, Ms. Arch, Peñafiel led the The second presentation of transport system of Amblish Anacita P. Cuenca talked about workshop exercises on the the participants by group Technologies Inc., were already the DOH licensing requirements Proposed Manila Tri Medical was the Support zone and used by the popular hospitals for the establishment of Complex which was to be Service zone drawing layout in Manila. hospitals. Engr. Rochell D. Ang, submitted on the 4th day of plan coordinated with the site DOH-CHDWV discussed the seminar. The drawings development plan given to In the closing ceremony about the Physical licensing for with perspective were to be in them on the first day of the the guest speakers were Arch. hospitals and Mechanical Engr. auto cad. Arch. Luis was the seminar. After the presentation Prosperidad C. Luis,fuap, who Emmanuel Legaspi, DOH second resource speaker who of the participants, the special Regional health physicist, talked shared her photosynthesis, discussed on the Outer Zone guest speakers from DOH Arch. Maria Rebecca M. about the sidings or enclosure of and Second Zone of Hospital Manila arrived. They were X-ray and dental rooms. Arch. Peñafiel,uap, Arch. Elda Planning. After such activities Engr. Maximo Adan Jr., Engr. Shina S. Samoza,uap, and Peñafiel discussed the Legal the participants were given Carlos Bariring, and Engr. Considerations in Hospital Arch. Leah De La Rosa individual workshop exercises Severino Reyes who talked gave a short message to the Planning and Design. The by Arch. Peñafiel and Arch. about hospital engineering participants became interested participants and also she read Samoza. The participants hard design parameters. And from the special message from the in the foregoing topics. The Site a hard time in coping up with Bureau of Fire Protection planning for hospitals, and the UAP National President Arch. the requirements for that day. SF02 Mr. Ariel Benitez, BFD Sonny Rosal, fuap who was activity-based & user-driven 6 of Iloilo City discussed about process for the hospital planning not able to attend. The three On day 3 January 8, 2014 Fire Safety and Protection and design were discussed participants Arch. Cressida the first resource speaker Systems for Hospitals. In briefly by Arch. Elda Shina S. Cereno, Arch. Raymund was Arch. Peñafiel who the late afternoon during the Samoza,uap. discussed the Inner Zone of A. Balogo and Arch. Jon participants’ plenary session, Te shared their experiences In the late afternoon after Hospital Planning & Design. the four groups were given 20 during the seminar. The all the topics were discussed, The participant’s individual minutes presentation of their awarding of the certificates to the participants were divided workshop exercises of Outer auto cad drawing & 5 minutes the participants followed and into four groups. They were zone and Second zone with Q&A for their presentation the special guest Dr. Maria given a lot to be developed as good layout was selected by of the Proposed Manila Tri Paz Corrales Asst. Regional a Site Development Plan for a Arch. Peñafiel. They presented Medical Complex. The panel Director CHD-WV6 gave an new hospital. The four groups their work to a panel of jury of jury were Arch. Prosperidad inspiring message. Jose Mari B. presented their drawings in who was composed of the C. Luis,fuap, Arch. Maria front of the audience. Arch. resource speakers. After the Rebecca M. Peñafiel,uap Moleta,uap District Director Luis and Arch. Peñafiel made individual presentation of and Arch. Elda Shina S. Area C-4 of Iloilo gave the constructive criticisms regarding workshop exercises Arch. Luis Samoza,uap, who asked closing message. Before the the flow of circulation of the discussed the Deep Zones of questions to the four group adjournment picture taking of design layout plan. Group 2 Hospital Planning & Design. presenters. The participants the graduates of the hospital first presented their drawing Arch. Samoza discussed thought they cannot make it planning & design took place. and was explained by Arch. Jan the Support zone and the but the design problem given This is the 10th batch for the Rae Bendejo, followed by the Service zone of the hospital. to them was manageable. year 2014.

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The UAP – Professional day of the HPD seminar for the establishment of exercises were handed over Development Commission participants was quite heart Hospital and other Health to the participants in order conducted a five day pounding especially when Facilities by Ms. Rochell for them to collaborate and Hospital Planning Seminar Arch. Guillermo Hisancha, D. Ang, Engr. IV-DOH- apply the new ideas they’ve in the city of lloilo last one of the former students CHDWV, Authorization learned. Each and every January 6-10, 2014. This of the HPD seminar gave Requirements for Radiation output was checked and 5-day intensive training his short message and Health Care Facilities ensured that the planning gathers the Architects of advised the participants to in Hospitals and other of spaces is properly set the Visayas to be fully be attentive with the topics Health Facilities by Mr. according to its purpose. equipped with the hospital that will be tackled and Emmanuel Y. Legaspi, planning strategies and take the exercises seriously. Best outputs were being Regional Health Physicist, posted and Architects were be aware of various design Several speakers of different WV, Plumbing, Mechanical considerations that usually government offices were requested to explicate their and Structural Systems, affect the overall function also invited to discuss some works. Despite the brain Site Planning for New of a hospital. important topics such as; draining experience in the Updates in Licensing of Hospitals, Upgrading and seminar, the participants The event started with a Reclassification of existing short program wherein the Hospitals and Other Health and the lecturers still find Facilities by Ms. Anecita P. Hospitals and other Health time to enjoy the food, the facilitators lead by Ar. Ma. Facilities and many more. Rebecca M. Peñafiel, CESO Cuenca, Nurse V-DOH- free flowing coffee and a IV and the participants C H DW V, H o s p i t a l After the lectures, get-to-know moment with were introduced. The first Licensing Requirement individual and group one another.

Hospital Visit at Western Visayas Sanitarium The guest speakers with the DOH Architects (Photo by: Ar. Shina Samoza) Ar. Properidad Luis Lecture Forum SELFIE moment w/ lecturers & participants (Photo by: Ar. Shina Samoza)

Hospital visit at Medical City (Photo taken by: Ar. Shina Samoza)

Best Output by Arch. Jon Te

HPD Seminar lecturers and participants (Iloilo City) Seat (from Right-Left): Ar. Jose Mari Moleta, Dist. Director C4, Ar. Anna (UAP-PDC), Ar. Leah Dela Rosa (UAP- PDC), Ar. Shina Samoza DOH, Ar. Ma. Rebecca M. Peñafiel, CESO IV- Director III NCHFD, Ar. Corina Moleta, President –UAP Iloilo Marikudo Chapter. Lecture with Arch. Prosperidad Luis

8 www.united-architects.org UAP Emergency Architects Architects for Safer Communities By Archt. Rey S. Gabitan Head, UAP-Emergency Architects

The Philippines is one resilience in communities so from disasters; to provide to prevent further damage of the ten most afflicted they have the capacity to appropriate and sustainable both in the immediate countries in the world in cope and recover if a disaster assistance to the populations disaster phase and the post terms of lives and property strikes. affected by disasters and disaster reconstruction phase. lost as a result of damage due calamities; to develop the to natural calamities such as In view of the very recent capability of architects The UAP-EA will be earthquakes and typhoons devastating Typhoon Yolanda in helping communities another humanitarian group that visit the islands annually. that hit the Philippines affected by disasters; and in providing assistance to The destruction caused by which affected large urban to preserve and promote communities and to prevent these natural phenomena areas in the Visayas, the architectural, historical and duplication of help, the in terms of loss of lives, United Architects of the cultural heritage. group shall collaborate with structures and livelihood Philippines (UAP) has communities, government reinforces the suffering of initiated the establishment The group shall undertake agencies and aid organizations the poor who are the most of the UAP Emergency assistance in three stages: the in the immediate distribution affected. In times of disaster, Architects that will respond immediate disaster phase or and construction of shelter not only food supply is the to the challenge of assisting temporary shelter stage; the relief such as tents and ensure main problem, the provision communities towards reconstruction phase; and correct layout according to of temporary shelters is rebuilding in a sustainable the capacity-building. The site conditions. Other tasks

At the launch of the UAP Emergency Architects during the seminar on “Rising from the Ruins” held last Nov. 30, 2013 at the UAP Teatro Arkitekto.

Coordinating with international humanitarian groups at the Western Visayas coordinating center in Capiz. also of great concern before manner following natural or immediate disaster stage will include the identification facing the heavier economic man-made disasters. UAP will include conduct of field of vernacular materials and burden of rebuilding their believes that architects, in assessments to determine building techniques to homes and livelihood in the collaboration with other built nature and extent of damage determine possible measures future. environment professionals, to buildings, infrastructure the local population can can provide the necessary and communities and take to secure and repair While most post-disaster help to communities in formulate appropriate their own buildings and management strategies mitigating against disaster strategies for repair, retrofit, undertake measures to make are concentrated on relief through proper planning rebuild , reconstruction use of salvage disaster debris work, so much has to be and design, and sensitively or relocation. Since the into recyclable materials undertaken with regards to managing the process of process of rebuilding will for immediate and long the shelter component of rebuilding. be a multi-sectoral effort, term shelter reconstruction. disaster victims. The viscous the group will continually cycle of disaster-destruction- The objectives of the develop partnerships with Architects being the reconstruction has to be group shall be to make other allied professions prime professional in the considered towards a more available to devastated in assessing damage and design of buildings/structures, wholistic disaster mitigation communities the necessary future consequences, and the UAP-EA shall likewise and management strategy technical expertise to help propose immediate actions which would involve building reduce avoidable risks continued to page 11

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 9 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 “UNITED COLORS OF UAPQC CHAPTER” given recognition for another Annual Halloween Costume Party CW Home Depot Events Hall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City back-to-back win for the chapter. O n e o f and bringing out their creative delighted the attendees. In dual celebration of the the most sides, architects wore their best Healthy competition and a Halloween Party and United a w a i t e d take on their favorite United whole lot of party fun from Nations Day, this successful event of Nation country. this event was indeed a much- event once again proved the year for needed break for the members that Unity will always be the UAP With the support of our major sponsor CW Home to enjoy from the usual chaos one character that the UAP Quezon City Chapter is the of everyday work. Quezon City Chapter will be Halloween Costume Party. Depot, members also enjoyed the Treasure Hunting Game Also during the event, known for. Last October 23 2013, the The United Colors chapter rocked in colors with from featured CW Home participants and over-all Depot stores. Puzzles, quiz bees champions of the 9th Palanyag of UAP Quezon City the theme: United Colors of Chapter truly rocks! UAPQC Chapter. Dressing up and an impromptu pageant Badminton Tournament were

The “United Colors of UAPQC” Event Backdrop as designed by Committee Chair on Awards, Ar. Isabelito M. Novio, uap.

Team Members unite to work on their Flag puzzles.

Archt. Cecille Villanueva lectures about “A Primer on the Environmental Planning Board Exam” Team Members unite to work on their Flag puzzles.

A Parade of Colors: Chapter members wearing their selected United Nation costumes. Rain or Shine gives a presentation of their latest products

10 www.united-architects.org from page 9 • UAP Emergency Architects take the lead in developing The design guidelines guidelines for provision of will serve as reference in temporary shelter needs developing appropriate vis-a-vis feasible long term designs for permanent reconstruction programs. housing, communit y The group hopes to build facilities and permanent an encyclopaedia of designs evacuation centers provided for applicable temporary with alternative sources of shelters which will be made power and water supply available to aid organizations and a continuous means willing to provide them, for communications. The including development group shall also propagate One of the submitted designs for a disaster-resilient school. of design prototypes for the use of alternative mobile community facilities sustainable materials for such as, mobile clinics, construction which are mobile day-care centers, earthquake, typhoon and mobile playground, mobile flood-resilient and shall kitchens, mobile showers, collaborate with other allied toilets, mobile schools professions in the planning, and mobile multi-purpose design and rebuilding of centers. communities in a manner that is environmentally and The second stage socially sustainable. of assistance or the reconstruction phase shall The third phase will include the formulation focus on capacity-building of design guidelines for for architects and the disaster-resilient structures. continued to page 12

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 11 from page 11 • UAP Emergency Architects

MOA signing with the Emergency Architects Foundation of France in With the Emergency Architects Foundation of France on their school rebuilding undertaking rebuilding efforts in Visayas. project in Capiz together with the local UAP Capiz Chapter. communities. It shall include also include skills training to structures also helped in with local government units the delivery of lectures, communities on alternative formulating initial design in the distribution of the workshops and trainings construction materials. guidelines for proposed said kits. Similar on disaster risk reduction permanent shelters and distribution Building back better is and mitigation measures facilities. The guidelines will of tool our only recourse to make our applicable to building design be finalized after validation communities safer and the to limit the adverse impacts are done thru further task is indeed very heavy. The of hazards and related secondary researches. These UAP Emergency Architects disasters. Architects will be design guidelines will be group is still at its infancy published in partnership trained on necessary skills to stage and learning from with the Samahang help populations affected by other humanitarian groups Kartonistas ng Pilipinas disasters and calamities. It in providing the necessary and will be available in may also cover the training assistance. Hopefully, in the local dialects. of architects on alternative future the group shall be construction materials like able to follow the complete As a result earthbags and strawbale. agenda for a comprehensive of collaboration The UAP Emergency action plan to rebuilding and with other local Architects shall also assist its actions will be anchored on and international communities in building the principle that rebuilding humanitarian groups resilience so they have the is to be done in a manner and from the needs capacity to cope and recover that is environmentally and survey, the UAP if a disaster strikes. It will socially sustainable. Emergency Architects include community skills As a response to the embarked on an initial training to increase adaptation Yolanda disaster, the UAP assistance in the form of for potential climate change Emergency Architects distribution of community impacts and improve the formulated an assessment construction tool kits sustainability and health of tool and has undertaken with funds coming from the community. The building field assessments in Northern donations given by different of development capacity Iloilo and Capiz. The field UAP chapters and Arcasia kits in communities who need survey was made to determine member associations. The s h a l l construction assistance shall initial help that could be local chapters in Northern be done incorporate the principles of provided to communities. Iloilo and in Capiz, under in other areas as risk minimization. It may The assessment of damages District C-4, coordinated well in accordance with the

12 www.united-architects.org Distribution of Community Construction Tool Kits with the UAP Capiz Chapter. timeframe formulated by the belonging to the shelter cluster architects have responded the UAP-EA. The group UN Office of the Commission and in the education cluster. by submitting designs in will spearhead a donation for Humanitarian the prescribed format. These drive for the construction A f f a i r s The UAP Emergency designs will be exhibited of said facilities to augment (UN- Architects partnered with during the UAP Foundation the remaining funds from the UAP Media and Public day celebrations on March the initial donations. We Relations Committee in 26, 2014. The group is still encourage more UAP holding a series of seminars, accepting submissions as it chapters to participate in the first one entitled intends to build a compilation the fund drive to come “Rising from the Ruins: of ready-designs for reference up with more than one The Role of Architects by interested NGOs and structure. If this program in Rebuilding” held on humanitarian groups. The will be successful, the UAP- Nov. 30, 2013 and the UAP-EA together with UAP EA will eye the development second is the “Design Manila-Atelier Chapter has of a model community for Forum: Solutions for likewise undertaken a design disaster-resiliency with Safer Communities” charette to come up with a a possible collaboration held on Dec. 7, 2013. multi-functional center to be with the National Housing This seminar series is constructed in Carles, Iloilo Authority for the provision part of the capacity to be funded by a group of of a site for the project. building intended Forbes Park residents. The for architects. design is being finalized at With so much workload There will be the moment. Negotiations to accomplish, the UAP succeeding seminars are also underway for a Emergency Architects to be conducted in the collaboration with a multi- will need more volunteers. future, with a possible national company for the A volunteer application collaboration with the design of a community form is available for those Architects for Humanity evacuation center cum school who will commit time and group of the AIA. wherein one hundred of this effort to the attainment will be constructed in Visayas. of the groups objectives. A call was also made for The form is available at architects to submit designs The group is also the UAP Emergency for temporary shelter as well finalizing the design for a Architects facebook fanpage OCHA) of as designs for permanent school/evacuation center or you can also email uap_ which the UAP- shelter, an evacuation to be built in Leyte. It will emergencyarchitects@yahoo. EA has become a member center and a school. Several be a whole undertaking of com for more details.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 13 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 UAP Quezon Province Chapter University Foundation actively together with a cup cake and a Celebrates 37th Anniversary do their part in arranging the six tetra packed juice drink. While hundred (600) pairs of slippers the teachers who helped with the By Archt. Aries U. Tan, UAP into columns and rows. The said gift-giving were given Jollibee selected pupils of the said school packed lunches. The United After the mass has ended, from grades 1 to 3, follow in a The said event culminated in Architects of a motorcade was held within single file and one-by-one, they a lunch held at JAGI’s Restaurant, the Philippines the city proper and towards the were give a pair of slippers each (UAP) Quezon Province Dalahican Elementary School Red-V, Lucena City. Chapter celebrated its 37th where the main event was held. anniversary with the theme The community service “Hakbang Mo, Sapin Ko,” (gift-giving) started at around last November 11, 2013. It all 10am where all the members, started with a Thanksgiving officers and directors of the said Mass held at the Holy Rosary chapter and UAPSA members Chapel, Lucena City. from Manuel S. Enverga

Valenzuela City launches PH’s first fully-automated building permit system By Archt. Maricar Eunice Francisco, UAP January 21, 2014, The 3S Plus Electronic VALENZUELA CITY - Big Terminal is a product of the names from the business sector, enhanced 3S (Simple, Speed, financial industries, foreign and Service Excellence) partner -agencies and national platform which banked further government units were gathered on the element of technology, to at the City Hall of Valenzuela, insinuate that more ambitious for the official unveiling of the and superior programs are yet 3S Plus Electronic Terminal, the to come, hence the “3S Plus.” country’s first fully automated Mayor REX Gatchalian building and construction mentioned in one of his recent permit application system. engagements that through this new system, the public is ensured that transactions with the city government are now handled with utmost professionalism and transparency. According to Mayor REX, since the terminal’s inception last December 18, he has not Valenzuela City launches its three received any permit-related automated payment schemes for complaints yet. “If there would local taxes, Jan. 21, 2014. Mayor be delays, we could easily track marshal, (e) holistic evaluation Rex Gatchalian, underscoring his platform of good governance on 3S+ the logs as to whose hands the reports, and (f) application Program, leads the launching activity documents stopped,” he said. status display screens. Now that saw stakeholders witnessing the The 3S Plus Electronic functioning ltogether, the usual formal introduction of online, mobile two-month application period and card-based payment systems Terminal was installed at for real property taxes, as well as the 3rd floor of the Finance for construction permits has the unveiling of the country’s first Building, Office of the Building drastically reduced to one or fully-automated application system two days. for building permits (pictured here). Official in Valenzuela City Hall. From left: United States Agency for This is a well-planned mix of The touch screen International Development (USAID) anti-graft and corruption registration booth is a self- Mission Director Gloria Steele, Mayor Gatchalian and City Building technologies that includes (a) service portal where permit Official and Permits Division head touch screen registration booths, applicants encode their project Arch. Edison Ching Padilla explaining (b) barcode system and scanner, details. Barcodes on application transmit the encoded information the “contactless” electronic building (c) randomizer, (d) in-house fire boxes will then be scanned to to the system faster. permits system.

14 www.united-architects.org District C1 • Cebu• Dumaguete• Rajah Humabon• Bohol• Datu Lapu-Lapu• Sugbu• Cebu-Leon Kilat Around District C2 • Bacolod• Negrense• Mt. Kanla-on • District C3 • Leyte• San Juanico• Leyte-West• Metro-Tacloban• Samar-Sinirangan • District C4 • Iloilo• Capiz• Marikudo• Antique• Hamili• Aklan AREA C Night with the WAF 2013 Winners Bamboo Lecture Series, Exhibit Highlight NAW By Archt. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, UAP in District C1 U A P the finals at the posh Marina S u g b u Bay Sands Hotel. By Archt. Karl C h a p t e r Aries Emerson It was an impressive F. Cabilao, UAP kicked off presentation for the promising the new year youngsters as they discussed with its first in full clarity the challenge design process which earned general membership meeting that was given to them, which them positive comments last January 24, 2013 at the was to design for a sustainable from the architects after their Kaona Grill Restaurant in community for “a changing presentation. Lahug, Cebu City. modern society in which Also during the meeting, The guest presenters for people are living longer” and The National Architecture the officer in charge of the Week (NAW) celebration in the night were no less than the changing traditions of University of San Carlos the winners of the student family living. Their proposal, UAP Regional District C-1 Architecture Department, Bro. spanned for two weeks with charette competition during dubbed as “Village in a Bela Lanyi, introduced the activities that promoted both the World Architecture Box”, consisted of a compact latest issue of their publication, professional enrichment and Festival held in Singapore structure containing all the Lantawan. Members were social awareness. last October 2013. Jon Adriel vital elements of a Filipino also updated on UAP matters Medalla, Kathleen Canlas, community (housing blocks, including the extension of the A week prior to the actual Keshia Stephanie Lim and open spaces, etc.). Research early bird registration deadline NAW, the UAP Datu Lapu Miguel Jorge Rocha, all and historical investigation for the 40th UAP National Lapu Chapter collaborated with the University of San architecture students from the were evident in directing the Convention this April. University of San Carlos, did Carlos College of Architecture the country proud by topping and Fine Arts in the holding the design competition of a week-long activity that attracted entries from entitled “Building Resilience: different parts of the world. The Bamboo Lecture Series” The group was initially at the USC CAFA Theater in Talamban, Cebu City. Each shortlisted into the “Top 8”, day had a set of local and which earned them a ticket to international speakers tackling on various topics concerning Bakod Balay sa Bohol The chapter outlined bamboo construction. some design constraints By Archt. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, UAP which included that the Day One had speakers talk on the use of bamboo In the last quarter of last and victims of war as well as prototype can withstand the elements such as rain, in art and architecture which year, UAP Bohol Chapter, integrate the building industry was followed by a lively exposure to sunlight, makes led by its president Hector with humanitarian efforts. It panel discussion. Day Two use of natural ventilation Balonda, launched a design can show the more human was the “Bamboo Research and lighting, cost between competition for a temporary nature of our profession and Forum” introducing possible shelter for families affected by our allied trades. Another PHP25,000- PHP45,000 applications of the material the devastating earthquake in objective was to assist local with readily available in sustainable design and October 2013. businesses by sourcing materials, among others. heritage conservation. Three materials only from affected The winners were of the lecture series featured The winning design locale. This will also create new materials and technology shall be used in the announced last December 7, temporary or permanent jobs 2013. in the use of bamboo with forthcoming rebuilding for the unemployed. specialists and educators from projects spearheaded by Japan sharing their knowledge UAP Bohol with proper in advanced construction acknowledgment of the technology and quality design. winners during ceremonies and consultations. It would The lecture series event serve as prototype that can was also an opportune time for efficiently and effectively cater the members of the UAP Datu to displaced families in any Lapu Lapu Chapter, headed terrain. It would also promote by president Jensen Racho, to present their prototype of community discussion into a temporary shelter for the design for temporary mass housing, for natural disasters continued to next page

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 15 from page 15 • Bamboo Lecture Series UAP Hamili Participates Urban Greening with a Tree-Planting on World Architecture Day typhoon Yolanda victims. The “Cocoon” house was assembled By Archt. Jose Rex G. De los Reyes at the student lounge of USC CAFA with some students T h e UA P of the months joining the architects. H A M I L I i n long planning The same prototype was response to the call was initiated at featured a week later when of the Iloilo City Tacas Elementary UAP Regional District C1, Gov’t through the School, Jaro, under District Director Paolo office of City Mayor Iloilo City, as Alberto, held the NAW Jed Patrick Mabilog, the first recipient Architects Exhibit at the J participated in the Inter school of Urban Planning. Center Mall in Mandaue City. Government Agency Urban The intended date also The three-day exhibit was not Greening Project. Previous was selected to augment the usual showcase of projects meetings started early this the “World Architecture from various architectural offices year with the office of Day” which is celebrated on and firms. Instead, the chapters DENR with CENR officer the day after, Oct 7, 2013. displayed their relevant response ldefonso Tuliva, PENR Started with a program, Ar. to the aftermath of the disasters that hit the Visayas region a few weeks earlier. Apart from UAP Datu Lapu Lapu Chapter’s “Cocoon” prototype, there were also displays of other dwelling Ar. Cecil & Melvin Lataquin Jr. prototype from UAP Sugbu Chapter and the Institute of Planning and Design of the University of San Carlos. Melvin Lataquin gave an UAP Rajah Humabon, which officer Raul Lorilla, City ENRO headed by Eng’r opening prayer followed by collaborated with UAP District Ar. Jose Rex De los Reyes C1 for the NAW exhibit and Noel Hechanova and coordinator Eng’r Roberto for opening remarks. Mrs. headed by president Richard Clarissa Ojera- Tacas Elem. Escuto, office of DepEd Cabaluna, also had the signing School principal, Engr. Noel with Superintendent Nelly of their memorandum of Hechanova-CENRO head, agreement with the Department Valerio, coordinator Leo Brgy. Capt. Jangit, Mrs Ar. Lucia Suarnaba of Education for their “Balik Tomulto, UAP Hamili Rosena Esposado of DENR Atop” Program. The chapter will Pres. Jose Rex G. De los gave an inspirational message. early morning sun’s heat. The be donating roofing materials for Reyes and coordinator Ar. JohnRey Salavante gave activity was well joined with the Dakit Elementary School in Ar. John Rey Salavante the closing remarks. Program the local Brgy. officials headed Bogo City, which was destroyed and project consultants chair is Ar. Cecil Lataquin, by Capt. Jangit, UAP Student by super typhoon Yolanda last Ar. Nats Duenas and Ar. who also acts as project Auxiliary headed by its Pres. November 8. Melvin Lataquin provided Architect for the Tacas Paul Panoncillo, DENR During the exhibit week, a collective effort to set up School project, while Ar. Group, CENRO Group the District also had its annual an ideal landscape plan to Lucia Suarnaba documents and UAP Hamili members. Christmas Party at the Cebu 15 participating DepEd the entire activity. Country Club. schools in the City of Iloilo. Davies Paints Phil., the sole Tree Planting Activity sponsor for the activity was On Oct. 6, 2013 at followed with 200 fruit trees represented by Mr. Jim Rey 7:30am, the execution seedlings planted under the Arquizo.

Ar. Cecil Lataquin Ar. Jose Rex Delos Reyes Ar. John Rey Salavante

16 www.united-architects.org District D1 • Davao• Mount Apo• Cotabato• Socsksargen• Kadayawan-Dabaw• North Davao• Davao Alpha Around • District D2 • Zamboanga• Zamboanga-Chavacano • D i s t r i c t D 3 • Cagayan De Oro• Butuan• Surigao• Gold-CDO• Metro Kagay-an • Dis trict D4 • Iligan• Dipolog• Ozamis City• Pagadian AREA D ROUND 1 ON UAP-ZAMBOANGA CITY ARCHITECT’S ORDINANCE BID

By Archt. Elvira P. Chua, UAP

A f t e r needed revisions of the long- Chapters. Newsworthy is the Commission and DBM, to s l e e p i n g docketed draft. The Task fact that we are joined in this study the present staffing for 15 years Force likewise strategized momentous event by UAP pattern and corresponding since its ways to make its response National Officers – Ar. And functions of the existing inception decisive and effective to Ar./Atty. Marlon Cariño technical departments in in 1998, really ensure tangible results. (UAP Legal Counsel), who the LGU, and recommend the draft- Last November 20, 2013, together with our very own possibilities of transferring or ordinance for the creation the Sangguniang Panlungsod Ar. Noel Querijero, VP re-assigning some line-item of the Office of the City of Zamboanga City, by way Area D, all extend valuable positions under the office of Architect in Zamboanga City of reviving the old draft- support to our cause. Their the City Architect. finally see the brighter side of ordinance, called for a Public timely intercession was not The above move was taken the day. Taking the helm for Hearing. In attendance are in vain. At the termination as a breakthrough in the local the ordinance’s resurrection the Department Heads of the hearing, an agreement UAP’s crusade. A positive are City Councilors Kim of the different City was forged to create a development to beef-up our Elago and Charlie Mariano. Government Offices and Technical Working Group hopes that not too soon, the Local UAP members waste other concerned parties. (TWG) among selected city City Architect’s Office will no time responding to their Coming in full force are UAP department offices, along with be institutionalized in the call. A Task Force was members representing both other government agencies halls of Local Government formed to look into the Zamboanga and Chavacano such as the Civil Service of Zamboanga City.

UAP HAMILI set the balance (Marikudo chapter) shared at for AREA C VP Post the table. By Archt. Jose Rex G. De los Reyes To sum up, Hamili Chapter backed up with its senior members requested the body for an equal opportunity in the national election where an impartial suggestion presented by the Area C VP Alfonso Gamboa was not resolved. Though a little obvious to some extent by the current administration in the selection at his In a “protest” made by meeting, we requested the and Margarette Albacete discretion, Hamili suggested the UAP HAMILI with presence of among others: (Pres. Iloilo). Former Dist. a fair fight for the post in as the Dist.C4 called it, Alfonso Gamboa (Area Directors present were Oscar the national election will an informal meeting was C VP), Ramon Teruel Te, Jose Hortillas Jr, Rony resolve what is best for the called last Jan. 20, 2014, and Guillermo Hisancha De Juan, John Delfin and District C-4 and the chapter 10am held at Ocean City (former Area C VP), Jomari Godee Arancillo. Nominees organizations in it. Restaurant, Gen. Luna St., Moleta (Dist. Director of chapters were Manuel Iloilo City. To resolved the C-4), Corina Moleta (Pres., Tingzon (Iloilo chapter), All ends well with issue on what had transpired Marikudo) Jose Rex De Melvin Lataquin (Hamili pictures of all present shaking in the Dec. 30 Dist C4 los Reyes (Pres., Hamili), chapter) and Ramon Teruel hands for better District C-4.

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I n a b o u t 4. Puzzlescapes–Print your time before the convention dates one month or Chapter activities in hi-res and with due delegation, we so, we shall be (at least 300 dpi) in photos can all feel we are helping build taking on once which we will post on puzzles up this national convention all more our annual we will compose and set up at together which in the end, actually appointment: the 2. Pictures of the Delegates the entrance lobby. belong to all of us anyway. We are UAP National for convention ID – After excited to work with you and look Convention. This registering, please send us the forward to seeing in April! hi-res photos of registered year it will be even If you need clarification and more special as it is delegates in 300dpi on or before March 15, 2014. have suggestions on how we can our Ruby year – the 40th one we do this better, do feel free to write are having! This will be a record of us back or contact us. 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18 www.united-architects.org AWARDS NIGHT (POSTER • UAP SPORTS TO FOLLOW) ORGANIZATION DAY 3. APRIL 12, 2014. EXHIBIT (ABU, ABF, ABC SATURDAY and ABA) • ARCHITECTS’ AM SEMINAR PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB LUNCH EXHIBIT (APCP) PM SEMINAR • SA ARKITEKTO SIGURADO EXHIBIT ANTICIPATED MASS • UAP NATIONAL CLOSING CEREMONIES CONVENTION FELLOWSHIP NIGHT HISTORY EXHIBIT (POSTER TO FOLLOW) • AREA A,B,C AND D EXHIBIT OTHER FEATURES OF UAP - BLOCKSCAPE (CHAPTER NATCON40 PARTICIPATION) - BUSINESS MATCH OR - PUZZLESCAPE BOUND AS ONE, ONE UAP MEET AND GREET (CHAPTER Lyrics & Music : Markel Luna (INTERACTION AREA) PARTICIPATION) - UAP PAVILION. I. III. Email: [email protected] Look up to the sky with one Uniting great minds of our • UAP HISTORY EXHIBIT Website: www.uapnatcon.co.nr vision... nation... Joined together for one noble One dream, one goal, and one reason... mission... One heart, one light, one One hope, one voice, one beacon... legion... We’re one… We’re bound as We’re one… We’re bound as one... one...

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United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 19 Tora-Tora Open Air Design Museum

The Tora-Tora Country’s crew who offered their lives conversion into the ruins in the service of the country. of Tora-tora, an Outdoor Thus, an outdoor Vintage Aitcraft Museum. museum design was an The 15th Strike Wing open competition to B.S. will be transferring to Architecture students from Lumbia, Cagayan De Oro different architectural schools City soon. With the transfer, in Metro Manila. The a lot of facilities which served winning entries are as follows: as witnesses to its history First prize winners st rd will be left behind. To secure 1 Prize: Mark Angelico Santos, 3 Prize: Edward Choi, Sean Go PhP25,000.00 from UST: Ruther Sto. Tomas, Monique Bautista and Kevin De Leon these legacies and history of and Rundell Santillana its glorious past, landmarks 1. Ms. Monique Bautista will be constructed to remind 2. Mr. Rundell Santillana everyone that Trojans were 3. Mr. Mark Angelico here once. One of these Santos landmarks will be the Tora- Tora Country Ruins. 4. Mr. Ruther Gumbit DS. Sto. Tomas The Tora-Tora Country serves as a function hall, Second Prize Winner canteen and Officers clubhouse Php15,000.00 from DLSU of the Trojans Family. But Mr. Thomas Daniel Ocat exposure to extreme heat Third prize winners and sea breeze took its toll PhP10,000.00 from UST: on the building facility. It was damaged beyond economical 1. Mr. Sean Immanuel GO repair and was declared 2. Mr. Kevin Ryan De Leon condemned last 2011. 3. Mr. Edward Choi As the Wing transfers The winners of the design to Cagayan de Oro City, competition were invited by the facility is envisioned to Brig. Gen. Galileo Gerard be converted to an outdoor R. Kintanar, Jr. during their museum and serve as one flag raising ceremony to of the legacies of the 15th formally award the prize Strike Wing community to to the winners. The UST the historic Major Danilo College of Architecture Atienza Air Base (Sangley Dean, Arch’t. John Joseph First prize Tora-Tora Outdoor Museum design Air Base) and to the T. Fernandez was also invited from the UST-College of Architecture Philippine Air Force. The to witness the event. It was air assets of the 15th Strike held last February 17, 2014 Third prize Tora-Tora Outdoor Museum design Wing which used to fly on at the Philippine Air Force, from UST-College of Architecture the aero dome of Sangley Headquarters 15th Strike Point, will be the permanent Wing, Major Danilo Atienza display on the museum. This Air Base, Sangley Point in will serve as a memorial for Cavite City. the brave combat pilots and

20 www.united-architects.org Filipino Students Win at the Architectural Festival

By Isabel Berenguer Asuncion, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Architecture students Jon Medalla, Kathleen Canlas, Keshia Lim and Jorge Rocha got together during their school break, and after tossing ideas about, came up with the “Village in a Box”—a cluster of homes within a porous mass that allows light to filter in and air to circulate.

I was walking across question of how housing gardens for private family This “village” promotes one of the exhibition halls can be made more flexible to spaces. These shared social the essence of communal when I stumbled upon accommodate families where spaces become seamlessly living, nurturing the the final deliberation of at least three generations integrated into the building valuable characteristics of the student charrette. Up can coexist comfortably circulation, ensuring social the Filipino family and the on stage was the team of within one dwelling unit. interaction as one is forced social interactions between five architecture students to weave through these areas the many generations that Link between disorders from the University of San for access into each home. live within it. Carlos in Cebu, coming In 2013, architecture Here we have a community. Seven teams from unto friendly scrutiny from students Jon Medalla, Neighborhood density around the world were the competition judges as Kathleen Canlas, Keshia shortlisted from the initial they delivered their final Lim and Jorge Rocha The density of each 50 entries to the student presentation for the Student got together during their neighborhood can be competition. The final Division of this architectural summer break, and after increased by stacking elimination round in design competition. This was tossing ideas around, came platforms with another Singapore required each early October in Singapore, up with the “Village in a set of units, then taking team to conform to other Day 3 of the World Box.” the bottommost floor as requirements that had to Architecture Festival. an entry-level promenade. Their concept grew from be incorporated into the Upper platforms can be The design brief of the the culture of the Filipino initial design. They were “punched out” to allow competition called for the family, one which thrives given two days to make the for vertical circulation creation of a community on tight relationships and improvements, prior to the between floors, and walls that can adapt to changing a deep concern for the final deliberation. can be treated the same lifestyles and family elderly. Interestingly, their way, too. The cluster of The previous years’ demographics: “How can research highlighted the homes becomes a porous winners were from the architecture respond to our clear link between disorders mass that allows light to United States and Europe, changing modern society like Alzheimer’s disease filter in and air to circulate, and from renowned in which people are living and social isolation, noting a deconstructed rectangle universities such as longer than before and medical research that cited whose volumes have grown Harvard and Massachusetts traditional family structures the Philippines as being one clearly out of the need of its Institute of Technology. The are beginning to change?” of the countries with the inhabitants. University of the San Carlos This related directly to the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s. team is the first Asian team concerns of the elderly, but The entire “village” is The team’s concept grew to have been awarded this it also cited other needs such then enclosed in a box made from the typically gridded grand prize! Which further as spaces for movement and of perforated skin, creating cluster of suburban homes, reinforces what everybody fitness, and the creation of a building envelope that rearranged to create informal already knows—that we are a neighborly environment blurs the lines between the shared spaces in between the undoubtedly Asia’s creative where social interaction exterior and the community dwelling units. Social spaces, capital. Congratulations to promotes the emotional spaces within. It defines so to speak. Then they Jon, Kathleen and Jorge. You well-being of its residents. without visually separating went further to create roof make us proud! Moreover, there was a it from the outside world.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 21 FEU Student The Graduate’s Way: the UAPGA Way wins in ARCASIA Design Tilt now on its way to its 11th founding The road year this 2014. Celebrating the to exotic Nepal UAPGA’s first decade marked maybe the path the theme for this fiscal year less taken by 2013-2014 entitled “SHIFT: many, but evenso, Maneuvering Transition Towards the Philippines Time is faster than a Professionalism” which aims to not sent entries to the speeding bullet, equally faster only further expand the potential 2013 ARCASIA with aging, and definitely in influences of the UAPGA circle Student Design par with the pace of turning but also aims to establish the C o m p e t i t i o n the pages of your calendar. starting grounds for potential in Kathmandu, An architecture student’s life young architects- fresh and in- Nepal and proved easily transcends from a once the-making. The teaser for the to be not in vain. sleepless young adolescent membership drive was launched pampered with thesis and plates This prestigious Third Prize Winner, Mr. Kleaver Jonathan A. Ebora at extreme via the UAPGA official facebook student design right together with the other winners from Hongkong and to a still sleepless almost-an- page last August 8, 2013 and the competition is Bangladesh. adult workaholic obsessed with SHIFT theme was officially out learning and passing the board to all the UAPGA chapters via opened only to University), and, Juliano Boie two official entries from country- exam. Putting it simply- from facebook consecutively. Members L. Santos and Pearlee Mae M. UAPSA, to UAPGA. members of the Architects from different areas were invited Panes (Polytechnic University of to join and be a part of the duly Regional Council for Asia the Philippines). The United Architects (ARCASIA) . The United of the Philippines Graduate recognized organization for Architects of the Philippines The 2013 ARCASIA Auxiliary (UAPGA) has been architecture graduates. Executive Commission on Architectural Student’s the duly recognized graduate Inclined to shifting gears Education headed by Ar. Ted Design Competition dwells arm of the United Architects and accelerate the membership Villamor G. Inocencio and the on the theme, “ Spirituality in of the Philippines (UAP) and campaign, UAPGA has also Special Projects Committee Architecture” with the sub- the sibling organization of launched its ONE UAP- ONE under the office of NP Rozzano theme : “Image of the City”. It the United Architects of the UAPGA Campaign last August Rosal and headed by PSG was organized by the Society of Philippines Student Auxiliary 31, 2013 which originally gives the Rey S. Gabitan conducted the Nepalese Architects (SONA), (UAPSA) for 10 years. Yes, they UAPGA Chapters and core group information dissemination for the host institute under the aegis are STILL counting. UAPGA the opportunity to have a first- schools to join the competition of the ARCASIA Committee is next to the said organizations hand experience with the events that culminated in the country for Architectural Education as it caters to Architecture of their selected UAP Mother finals to select our entries and (ACAE). From the beginning, graduates all over the Chapter. This year, new UAPGA was held last September 5, 2013 the local organizers here believed Philippines, providing assistance, Chapters eyeing to be a part of at Seminar Room 1 of the UAP that our entries could make it in orientation and proper training the UAP has been established Headquarters. The Panel of the Top 3, and true enough, the grounds in lieu for preparing including UAPGA-DAVAO, Jurors is composed of Ar. Lora entry of Mr. Jonathan Kleaver the staging of the highlight of UAPGA CDO, UAPGA Naga, B. Rivera, FUAP, Ar. Amado A. Ebora emerged one of every architecture graduate’s UAPGA UST, among all others. them. He was able to represent life- the Architecture Licensure Tandoc Jr., FUAP, Ar. Armando The organization has also been de Guzman III, UAP, Ar. Ching the country in the finals and Examinations. Conducting seminars and workshops recently active in participating Valencia, UAP, and Ar. Alfred awarded with 3rd Prize by the with the activities of the UAP. As Carandang, UAP. Panel of International Jurors for starting Architecture professionals, and generally such was the celebration of the in the awarding ceremony World Day of Architecture with a Selected winners in this last October 6, 2013 held in helping the new graduate step stage of the competition were into the real world are what theme Philippine Architecture as a Kathmandu. He was given a Living Culture held at the Market! Mr. Patrick E. Tappa, and Mr. Diploma and $300.00 plus the makes the organization going Kleaver Jonathan A. Ebora, both and heating up as architecture Market! Bonifacio Global City, waived registration fee to attend Taguig last October 7, 2013. In from Far Eastern University the Forum 17 of ARCASIA held schools continue to produce whose respective designs got the more Filipino architecture participation with the celebration, alongside the competition. The the UAPGA have contributed its nod of the jurors to deserve as 1st and 2nd Prizes went to the graduates. the Philippines’ official entry to share of the top best thesis from entries from Hongkong and graduates of the organization in the this creative joust in the Land of Bangladesh respectively. Drum Rolls Buddha. Participating students THESIS EXHIBIT at the exhibit Congratulations to the It all started from nothing, hall of the venue. Adding up, in and their schools are John Adriel to something, to actually becoming winners especially Mr. Ebora support to the year-long campaign G. Medalla, Janelle Airene anything. Moran and Aaron Mikhail and the other participants and of the UAP, “Sa ARKITEKTO Posadas ( University of San their respective schools in the UAPGA was founded SIGURADO!” UAPGA also Carlos); Jenaly B. Viscaya and Philippine country finals made by Architect Marian Eileen exhibited its interpretation of the song composed by Ar. Markel Luna Ericson D. Ayudoc (University possible with the support from Florentino in the year 2003. and sung by Mr. Brenan Espartinez, of Northern Philippines); the UAP Hierarchy and its Through the support and through a music video presentation Patrick E. Tappa and Kleaver Secretariat group headed by Mr. efforts of many, the organization which was shown throughout the Jonathan A. Ebora (Far Eastern Jason Aban. flourished and boomed and is

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rest of the celebration. UAPGA was present as well in support to the UAP on the week-long celebration of the National Architecture Week last April 7-13, 2013.

The Main Event, The Finale, & More To top off the year 2013 for UAPGA, the first of the two bi-annual Architectural Licensure Examination Assistance Conference (A.L.E.A.C) launched and took place in a 3-day series of review seminar last December 13-15, 2013 at the UAP National Headquarters spearheaded by the UAPGA National Board of Directors. Dedicated to lend a hand to the January 2014 ALE Board takers, the event with a coined term of L.A.R.O: Learn Architecture Review Out-of-the- Box HIGH FIVE! has just reached its 5th year of successfully aiding examiners and conquering the national board exam by bagging a passing rate of 81.81% last January 2014 ALE. Various aspiring architects-to-be attended the 3-day review seminar supported by many architect instructors who have not just encouraged and boost the energy of the reviewees but also kindled their burning passion to not just pass but also top the board. The ‘magic touch’ of the LARO event which has started in 2011, will be having its sixth installment this coming May 2013 in preparation for the JUNE 2014 ALE, with a most promising title of LARO: Back to Basix. This event’s aim is to spice up every reviewees’ learning experience through a series of small talks, refresher sessions, interactive ‘LARO time’, small study and counseling group, and a bunch more. This has been yearly participated by graduates all over, even by the far Eastern and Southern part of the Philippines. In anticipation to this, another goal being met upon this year is the establishment of an inter- continental bi-annual LARO program outside Manila which will aid ALE Boardtakers even at the farthest corners of the Philippines. Assisting the ALE has never been this fun, and that is exactly why UAPGA is here and will always be.

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