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UAP Del Pilar-Bulacan (Report 12.2020) 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 DEL PILAR BULACAN MONTH OF DECEMBER 2020 CHAPTER PRESIDENT MARY KRISTINE A. SEGOVIA CONTACT NUMBERS 09213032288 DATE January 16, 2021 [email protected]/ SUBMITTED EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] ISANG SIGLO ng ARKITEKTONG FILIPINO By: Ar. Mary Kristine A. Segovia, UAP It is with great pride and honor for us to witness the celebration of the 100 years anniversary of the Architecture profession in the country for this is truly a once in our life time event. On February 23, 1921, Act No. 2985 was enacted. This was an act to regulate the practice of the professions of engineer and architect in the country. It was also known as the “Engineering and Architecture Law”. By the virtue of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and Communication was empowered to appoint the members of the boards of the architecture and engineering profession. Having read the original conditions of the said law made me understood the clear delineations of roles and professional functions of both professions. The 100 years anniversary is not just for us Architects to celebrate alone but with other engineering professions as well. We, Architects and Engineers, should be proud celebrating this milestone together. The creation of this law gave us all a chance to be good servants in building our own country. To help building and re-building it for betterment. We should be united once again. We should be one in purpose, one in spirit. Let not pride, arrogance nor greed continued to fester the supposedly harmonious relationship of both profession. Let us all make a difference not in dividing what was built and unified by our ancestors hundreds of years ago. We stood firm to be of a noble professionals. We are one in heart, one in passion, one in purpose. A one true Filipino Architect. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 1 of 43 CHAPTER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MONTH Indicate your chapter activities undertaken during the month such as Chapter GMM, Professional Development Seminars, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, ACTIVITY NO.1 Title of Activity GUSALI ANONG KWENTO MO! Date December 1, 2020 Via Facebook and YouTube Total Attendees 4 members Venue platform To participate on various programs and projects spearheaded by the UAP national committee; To showcase cultural heritage (structure) treasure present in a locality through video documentation; Objective of the To encourage UAP Chapter to participate in some artistic and creative competition featuring Activity architectural heritage; and To promote and strengthen the importance of heritage architecture through social media. Others: Video GMM/Meeting Seminar Socio-Civic Type of Activity Competition Professional Professional Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Organization Product Activity in support of the Noble Member First Good Governance UAP corporate thrust Leadership GUSALI ANONG KWENTO MO? : “LUMANG PAARALAN NG GABALDON” As UAP Area A celebrated the National Architecture Week through a video documentary competition, UAP DEL PILAR Bulacan joined and submitted our entry entitled “Ang Lumang Paaralan ng Gabaldon”. Further, we commend all the entries submitted which really captured awareness of many viewers and provided some interesting facts about the featured edifices chosen by each participating chapters. We would like to send our congratulations to the members of the organizing committee for the success of this wonderful project. We are anticipating for more similar projects like this one which really give value and importance to our very rich architectural heritage and history. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 2 of 43 ACTIVITY NO.2 UAP DEL PILAR Self-directed Webinar Title of Activity Architects: Weighing the Ground for Date December 3, 2020 Professional Excellence and Advancement Total Attendees 14 members plus 4 guests Venue Via Zoom Platform To actively organize self-directed Webinar via Zoom Platform; Objective of the To perform task, roles and responsibility as professionals enriching capacity and skills; Activity To be more knowledgeable on important matters on how to cope up with construction disputes and arbitration and unavoidable site situations; To learn more about how to adjust professionally using modern telecommunication and multi-media platforms ; and To practice noble leadership and good governance through active involvement on UAP activities. Seminar/ Webinar Type of Activity GMM/Meeting Socio - Civic Others: Professional Professional Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Organization Product Activity in support of the Noble Member First Good Governance UAP corporate thrust Leadership The chapter was fortunate to have Ar. Ram Coloma Aurelio and Ar. Jon Orteza as invited speakers for the said NAW chapter webinar. The topic discussed was how architects face various challenges and adapt the current trends into our professional improvement. Ar. Jon Orteza is an architect by profession. He entered the world of social-media a few years back and got his inspiration to other social-media influencers. His vlogs are all about the profession and he also shared some tips based on his personal experiences. While Ar. Ram Coloma Aurelio is an architect-engineer by profession and one of the most known TV host for construction TV segments and best arbitrator in the country. Both speakers shared their personal experiences, their knowledge and expertise on the topics given. The chapter members learned a lot especially on social-media and arbitration and contract disputes. Another webinar series is being proposed to invite once again the two speakers probably with a larger group of participants and attendees. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 3 of 43 MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 4 of 43 ACTIVITY NO.3 BADMINTON PRACTICE AND COUNCIL Title of Activity Date December 3 & 21, 2020 OF ADVISERS MEETINGS 9 members plus other colleagues , industry JCAS Sports Center, Total Attendees Venue partners and family members Mabolo, Malolos City To conduct the regular / weekly badminton practice; To keep the members physically fit, Objective of the To foster strong partnership and camaraderie among chapter members and colleagues, and Activity To meet up with the chapter’s council of advisers and seek/ discuss matters regarding the chapter’s operation, programs and projects. Type of Activity GMM/Meeting Seminar Socio-Civic Others: Sports Professional Professional Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Organization Product Activity in support of the Noble Member First Good Governance UAP corporate thrust Leadership In order to maintain a healthy mind and body, the chapter’s members of the Council of Advisers together with some family members, colleagues and industry partners regularly/ weekly conducting badminton practice. Amidst the impact of the pandemic crisis in the community is the limitation on group activities, however with some precautions the group managed to accomplish their weekly sport and have physical activities to keep them healthy. Discussion on some matters concerning the profession and the organization by the members of the chapter’s council of advisers were also being made. Some suggestions or proposed activities were spearheaded by the advisers and planned by the BOD for execution. The weekly badminton is one of the chapter activities that involve participation with fellow architects and industry partners who are badminton enthusiasts. This activity poster unity and camaraderie among UAP members as architects from other UAP chapters regularly visit and have their friendly game with UAP Del Pilar Bulacan. December 3, 2020 Badminton Practice with 6 chapter members in attendance and guests MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 5 of 43 December 21, 2020 Badminton Practice with 8 chapter members in attendance and guests MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 6 of 43 ACTIVITY NO.4 LGU COURTESY CALL with Title of Activity Date December 7, 2020 MARILAO MAYOR Office of the Mayor, Municipal Total Attendees 5 members Venue Hall of Marilao, Patubig, Marilao, Bulacan To attend LGU coordination meeting for the proposed CSR projects of the Chapter for the Municipality of Marilao and to discuss further the implementation of RA 9266; Objective of the To present and discuss the project Arki-Luntian with the LGU officials ; and Activity To conduct courtesy visit to LCE Mayor Ricardo M. Silvestre. Type of Activity GMM/Meeting Seminar Socio-Civic Others: Sports Professional Professional Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Organization Product Activity in support of the Noble Member First Good Governance UAP corporate thrust Leadership (From L to R) UAP Del Pilar’s Chapter Secretary, Ar. Bernard Anthony Vitan; CP Ar. Mary Kristine A. Segovia; Hon. Mayor Ricardo M. Silvestre; RD A2a Immediate Past District Director
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