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VOLUME 41 • JULY - SEPTEMBER 2015 NEW ASEAN & APEC ARCHITECTS CONFERRED In the light of the latest conferment ceremony was held P. Espina, Omar Maxwell P. global demographic and last June 22, 2015 at Luxent Espina, Joseph Michael P. Espina, economic challenges and the Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines. Annette F. Gaddi-Liganor, 3 National President’s Page opportunity for local architects Robert M. Mirafuente, Ma. 4 Area A Vice President to enhance their capacities Conferred new ASEAN Lourdes M. Onozawa, Benjamin 5 Area C Vice President and capabilities through Architects were: Edgar S. Calma, K. Panganiban Jr., Runddy D. Secretary General collaboration and networking Alfred Geoffrey C. Carandang, Ramilo, Jaime G. Silva and 6 National Auditor Michael G. De Castro, Nepthaly 7 College of Fellows among ASEAN professionals, Abelardo M. Tolentino Jr. Executive Commissions the ASEAN Monitoring S. Del Rosario, Daniel C. Go, Renato A. Heray, Ranke M. Lim, As of this date, the UAP 10 Around Area A Committee on Architectural 11 Around Area B Services of the Philippines Ramon S. Mendoza, Herminio has fifty-two (52) ASEAN R. Prudente, Ar. Edward C. Tan, Architects and fifty-four (54) Around Area C (AMCASP) recently conferred 12 Districts, Chapters Inductions the title ASEAN Architects to Ar. Dennis A. Villanueva and Ar. APEC Architects. Albert S. Yu. 14 Around Area D twelve (12) UAP members while Asean Architects 16 COF Agenda for 2015-2016 the APEC Architect Monitoring The newly-registered APEC Signed by the ASEAN 18 Message from the National President Committee of the Philippines Architects are: Ma. Nina Bailon- 19 Manifesto (AAMCP) emplaced fourteen Arce, Mariano S. Arce Jr., Economic Ministers on November 20, 2007, the 20 Memorandum Circular No. 4, S. 2015 (14) UAP members to the Rolando L. Cordero, Michael 21 Announcements APEC Architect Registry. The G. De Castro, Filna Daphne continued on page 18 REGALA INDUCTED ANEW Bacolod gears up for UAP Joint Area Assembly 2015 Bacolod City is set to is relevant to this host the 2015 UAP Joint Area UAP event where Assembly on October 23-24 all 4 AREAS (please check dates..meron ata are present. 22… and even 25 this year. The It is also UAP mid-year event with the synonymous theme, “Paghugpong: Bonding to “pag updanay” (Hiligaynon) Together Towards Higher or “pagkaisa” (Tagalog).” Ground”, will be attended Architect Maria Benita Ochoa-Regala, FUAP, AA was The assembly to hosted by by more than thousands of formally inducted as National President of the United Architects the 3 Chapters that compose architect-delegates from UAP of the Philippines for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 together with District C2 - UAP Bacolod Area A, Area B, Area C and the other members of the Board of Directors, Officers of the – the Mother Chapter; that Area D. College of Fellows and Jury of Fellows, Chairpersons and Heads gave birth to UAP Negrense of Standing and Special Committees, and Chapter Presidents According to Area C with its grandchild - UAP Mt. in an auspicious ceremony held last June 27, 2015 at Las Casas Vice President, Arch. Eldred Kanlaon, will be held at SMX Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. Caesar Tan, FUAP, the Convention Center. Architect Regala was re-elected National President during theme “Paghugpong is a local Known as the City the 41st UAP National Convention and Annual Business Hiligaynon word that means of Smiles, Bacolod City is Meeting held last April 2015 at the SMX Convention Center. “to gather” or “to unite” which continued on page 18 continued on page 2 editorial board Greetings Colleagues in This maiden issue of the UAP Post unfolds the Profession! Welcome to the the unwavering commitment of the present maiden issue of the UAP Post! Administration to bring us together to higher It stunned me a bit upon ground. Be inspired as you discover the heart of EDITORIAL realizing that being part of the dedicated leaders and members as they put their UAP Post Committee is a very efforts together in synergy just to bring out the tasking job especially for one who best that our Profession could be. And be excited COUNCIL is not used doing it. I evaded to anticipate and calendar the different upcoming FY 2015-2016 journalism in High School and events and activities for the fiscal year 2015-2016. the only writing stint I did was during my term Let us all take an active part and be one with the as a Chapter President. This big boulder before me Vision of UAP. will not remain as an obstacle rather has to be We, in the UAP Post Committee, welcome Ma. Benita O. Regala, fuap, NP crushed or climbed over in pursuit of profitable comments, suggestions and contributions from the National Council Chair outcomes for the service to our dear Organization. UAP community. We also solicit painting works I am indebted to UAP for allowing me to expand of an architect to be featured as cover for the next Robert Benedict C. Hermoso, fuap, VP-A my territory and experiences. Thank you for the issues of Post. For all that contributed for this first Editorial Head for Area A trust and confidence you have extended. Indeed, it issue, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! is a privilege to serve UAP! MA. TERESA V. GOPEZ, uap Wayne Matthew J. Jaro, uap ,VP-B Managing Editor, UAP Post 2015-2016 Editorial Head for Area B UAP Turn-over Ceremonies awaited UAP National Convention and Convention Eldred Caesar I. Tan, fuap, VP-C and Induction of New Members Exhibits (ConEx) now going international. Aside Editorial Head for Area C and Officers is a significant affair from these local events, international conferences of each year of the organization. UIA and ARCASIA are also worthy to anticipate Ferdinand A. Dumpa, uap,VP-D It denotes a new beginning. and participate. Editorial Head for Area D With the influx of the young Introspect…as a UAP member, what can we do and dynamic new members, to help strengthen our organization? Like our very uap NEVP UAP/IAPOA will become first UAP National President Ar. Norbeto Nuke, Rey S. Gabitan, more solid in foundation. Council Adviser FUAP, Likha Awardee who was sworn into office in With this year’s theme 1975, an icon in the UAP and one of the pillars of EMPOWER+EQUIP+ENJOIN: Together on Higher uap the organization. Up to these days, he is still active Ma. Teresa V. Gopez, Ground, NP Ar. Beth Regala in her second term is in his service to the organization. I salute you Sir! Managing Editor determined to continue what she, with her officers has started and achieved during her first term. Lastly, may each member has an initiative to elevate UAP on a higher ground. Through this official Leah F. Ybañez-Martin, uap What do we look forward to during this FY Associate Editor for Areas A and B publication, we enjoin you to send us contributions. 2015-2016? A lot…the Induction Ceremonies Be read and be cognizant about the association (almost done), the World Architecture Day 2015 and its members’ whereabouts amidst the bodies Karl Aries F. Cabilao, uap in October, with the theme: Architecture, Building, of water that separate us from Luzon, Visayas and Associate Editor for Areas C and D Climate-devoted to Responsible Design, Planning Mindanao including foreign shores…and be aware and Building; The National Architecture Week in that Architecture is for the Architects. PhD, uap December; the Area Assemblies, and the most Leah P. dela Rosa, LEAH F. YBAÑEZ-MARTIN, uap Editorial Adviser Associate Editor, Areas A & B, UAP Post 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTee Being a member of the UAP Holding a position, whether in the chapter 2015-2016 is an opportunity of a lifetime for or national levels, appointed or elective, brings a a Filipino architect. It is not just member to a higher pedestal. Nope, the pedestal is not about being safely supplanted in meant for self-glorification but it is one that would a professional organization, being give him a clearer view of his/her purpose as UAP Ma. Benita O. Regala, fuap, asean ar. able to network yourself among National President member. Service brings the ultimate fulfilment for colleagues and friends of the an architect. As some of my colleagues said, service industry and being immersed in in the professional organization is like “repaying” Rey S. Gabitan, uap professional development. It also what the architecture profession has brought you National Executive Vice President presents the architect-member a chance to actually be an important component of a as a licensed practitioner. fuap dynamic group of professional, sharing more or less As we come up with this maiden issue of the Robert Benedict C. Hermoso, the same ideals for their profession. Participation Area A Vice President UAP Post this administrative year, allow me to send in activities makes a member feel his value for the my well wishes to the new and continuing servant betterment of the profession and in addition to uap leaders in the organization, who have never waned Wayne Matthew J. Jaro, access to professionally-enriching seminars and in their enthusiasm in continuously bringing the Area B Vice President gatherings, the experience itself would make a UAP and architecture to higher grounds. member appreciate the many things that come Eldred Caesar I. Tan, fuap with his/her annual dues. KARL ARIES EMERSON F. CABILAO, UAP Area C Vice President Associate Editor for Areas C & D, UAP Post 2015-2016 Ferdinand A. Dumpa, uap Area D Vice President from page 1 • Bacolod gears up for 2015 UAP Joint Area Assembly Maria Nina D.