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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, . 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. Bailon-Arce, fuap situated on the northwestern part of the island Region of Negros. The city is Secretary General famous because of the world-renowned MassKaraFestival which the city holds every October, where colorful dancers with smiling masks fill the city streets John Joseph T. Fernandez, uap National Treasurer and Landmarks. A highly urbanized city, Bacolod serves as entry point for the adventurous tourist, heritage & culture, hungry visitors and health conscious Domingo Ll. Tablizo, Jr., fuap travelers with its fast growing organic farms and products. National Auditor “This assembly is a forum for us to take stock of our achievements and to rally Rozanno C. Rosal, fuap, asean ar., int’l assoc, aia the organization to achieve our targets for Fiscal Year 2015. We have a balanced Immediate Past President program, engaging speakers, educational tours, sports activities and delightful Miguel M. Carpio, fuap entertainment to ensure our delegates enjoy and learn from this assembly,” said Chancellor, College of Fellows UAP National President Maria Benita O. Regala.

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Since UAP was the profession. For this more scholars, encouraging support the Emergency established in 1975, year, most of our plans all members to enrol in their Architects programs. every Administration are a continuation of the masters. We will digitize was steadfast in fulfilling past agenda, this time, works of the National These are just some of their respective objectives concluding with greater Artists and Architectural the few programs that even for the improvement of results. EMPOWER– masters. We will improve with the limited time; we will the Organization. One EQUIP-ENJOIN, our specialty council to focus all efforts in achieving such improvement is the TOGETHER on higher finalize the framework our goals. I am more than use of different forms of ground. for specialization and ever confident about our communication to ensure qualification standards. We capacity in ensuring that that all members stay up For Empower: we will develop and improve we give our best to the to date on the current and will continue with the new and current CPE Organization, strengthening new programs and plans. amendment of our law modules and short seminar the fundamental pillars, One specific communication by confronting challenges courses. We will increase turning emblematic ideas tool is the UAP Post. My with proper education Balangkasan meetings and into one we can all visualize heartfelt gratitude goes of where WE stand. extend to different districts. and developing robust out to the writers, editors, Enhance collaboration We will create more Asean programs that will sustain members and contributors. with LGU’s. Review and and Apec Architects. the UAP and all that Their commitment to propose improvement to comprise it. continue and provide us SPP documents under the For Enjoin: There will design built and propose be particular focus with It has been an all an effective source extraordinary privilege of information and their valuable changes to the Internal affairs to increase Code of Ethics. We will membership and encourage to lead and serve this dedication in ensuring that Organization once again. such information reflects the also be creating the UAP inactive members. We will true work of the organization Jobstreet with the objective further strengthen the Looking forward to is an immeasurable of increasing employment. secretariat and strategize on another great year with all contribution to service. It The ultimate aim is to how to make all works truly of you. provides concrete benefits identify opportunities and member-centric. Internal to the Organization and initiate innovative ideas, success should parallel Mabuhay ang UAP! Profession. especially during these times the success externally. We Mabuhay ang Arkitektong when both developed and will further enhance our Pilipino! To say that the year developing countries are communication channels, that past was challenging, beginning to enter mutual with the use of responsible Mabuhay kayong lahat! is an understatement. I recognition process. More media. We will set up a have never been more Tripartite meetings will be Cooperative managed by focused on harnessing my conducted to assist in the UAP. own leadership qualities development of symbiotic and knowledge on running relationship. The continuing For CSR, an Organization, due to the emergence of expanding under Bayanihan critical importance of every economies will be prime Arkitektura - We will concern that was raised. In markets for expanding continue to conduct spite of the adversities, often architectural services. Each accessibility audits, a battle of whether to stay of us has the responsibility develop nationwide optimistic or to give up, to continuously foster ties a r c h i t e c t u r a l the agenda was realized. with other associations, clinics and All achievements however, companies and profession in further were not accomplished by order to reach our individual me alone. I would like to and collaborative goals. believe that I had one of the best, if not the best, Officers For Equip: The traditional behind me and I thank them architect’s image and for their support and belief role has developed and in my vision. this will require an equal expansion and flexibility For the first issue of the in architectural education; post, I would like to discuss which includes advanced briefly some significant plans business management skills, and programs for the year knowledge on international 2015-2016. To create an practice etc. The ultimate established and sound plan goal is to enhance the requires a systematic process quality and relevance of that will take months and Architecture and strengthen years to achieve. In a span its contribution to the of 1 year however we have greater community. How launched several effective then do we become more Maria Benita Ochoa-Regala, fuap, aa programs that benefitted relevant? We will push for National President

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 3 area A

As the UAP Vice-President meetings with the different the Philippines architectural for Area A, I am pleased to chapters in my area as stipulated skyline. serve my colleagues with the in the UAP By-Laws. These are best of my ability and bring on August 19, (UAP A-1a& Other focused projects this area to greater heights of A-1b); August 20, (A-2a& are: 1.) To identify cities/ success. With the FY 2015- A-2b); August 31, (A-3 & A-4) municipalities which are 2016 theme, “Empower, and September 1, (A-5) 2015. implementing Architectural Equip, Enjoin Together Permits and have City/ on Higher Ground”…the Priority projects laid on Municipal Architects in following are my goals. the table are the installation position; 2.)To inspire more of historical markers for Ar. Jose nomination for the College One of my primary duties Maria V. Zaragoza’s projects of Fellows thru advanced is to conduct consultative which include Theater, notice from the Area VP; 3.) and Sto. To encourage the architects Domingo Church. These will from the academe to avail be carried out in cooperation of the financial assistance with the Cultural Center of the offered by UAP for the study Robert Benedict C. Philippines (CCP) through its of Architectural Master’s Hermoso, fuap president Mr. Raul Sunico and Degree; 4.) To identify Vice President for Area A with the Philippine Institute deserving students who are in the UAP Organization of Architects (PIA) represented in need of financial assistance to submit electronic files of by its past president Ar. Joel for scholarship program; 5.) architectural works of Filipino Rico. Another project in line is To encourage local UAP National Artists and other From left to right: Ar. Joel V. Rico - the proposed travelling exhibit Chapters to talk to their Master Architects for archival PIA Past President; Mr. Raul Sunico of notable Filipino architects’ mayors, congressmen and purposes. - CCP President and Ar. Robert architectural projects captured establish alliance for better Benedict C. Hermoso - UAP Vice President for Area A. Photo taken at in photos. This is also to appreciation of our profession Lastly, I enjoin everyone to the Cultural Center of the Philippines pay tribute and acknowledge by the local government units; cooperate and let us all together lobby, Pasay City, Manila. the Masters’ contribution in and lastly 6.) To invite everyone reach our destination. area C

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I have been to different architects in a Joint District tops the other, maybe because places in the country because Induction, more so in the it is the relationship that I have of Girl Scouting, attending Chapter Inductions. In the built as I come to see them that camps and competitions. District Inductions, I saw the were more important. They There was always that jump vibrant grouping of chapters are all hospitable, generous in my heart when I go to a per district, but in the Chapter and loving, taking care of new town or city and explore inductions, I saw the architects our needs and sometimes our the wonder of the place. Same in their home-base. Just like whims and wishes. What is was true in attending our out visiting a friend in his or her more important are the persons of town Conventions and home, I got to know them that I have come to know Conferences then. more. I got to see them lay bare and learning from them in so their quirks and peculiarities. many ways possible… getting As I started going to understand their needs at to Chapter and District Each chapter is very unique. They have their own style of the Chapter level… getting Inductions, I was trying to to appreciate the Architects look for that skip in my heart celebrating the moment, that very important moment in in the different parts of the as I will be seeing places for Philippines. Ma. Nina D. Bailon-Arce, fuap, aa the nth time, longing to feel their life where they get to Secretary General that excitement once more… be officers or new members As of this writing, I still but there was none. Yet as the of a prestigious organization. have to attend to several their own home. It is such a Inductions finish every night, Some have gone back in time more inductions, a bit tiring beautiful sight to behold them I discovered a different feeling. in their attire, some have gone especially when they happen line up, take their oath, and be It was so rewarding coming musical, some seemed to be in every day and in different immersed in the value of their over to the gatherings, seeing a beauty pageant and most have islands at that, but I look position getting the teamwork new faces, making new friends simply been themselves. Every forward to meeting these started for a stronger UAP in and creating new families of experience is worthwhile; none good-looking architects in 2015-2016. UAP Architects. It was really a very gratifying experience being with the distinguished area C

The Hilaga-Camanava Chapter Induction [Casual Theme] The Quezon City [Central Induction Filipiniana Theme]

Eldred Caesar I. Tan, fuap Vice President for Area C The Kadayawan Davao Chapter Induction [Great Gatsby Theme]

United Architects of the Philippines Official FB Forum I would like to invite The Summer Capital Chapter Induction [ASEAN Theme] you all to attend our Joint Area Assembly to be held in Bacolod, the City of Smiles and home of the Mass Kara Festival, this coming October 23-24, 2015. This activity is hosted by Area C with C2 United Architects of the Philippines Official FB Forum as our host district. Let us take the opportunity to bond together, relax and unwind, and savor the Hiligaynon hospitality.

The UAP Baguio Chapter Induction [Beatles Theme]

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 5 national auditor

Greetings to everyone!! President and the National project started by former UAP Before anything else allow Board of Directors. National Auditor Soriano. me to congratulate the people Said documents were filed at behind the publication of the It’s objective is to conduct the Securities and Exchange first issue of the UAP Post thorough, efficient audits of Commission (SEC) and the for FY 2015-2016. financial records, particularly Bureau of Internal Revenues (BIR), likewise with the As your UAP National Internal Controls which succeeding FS for 2013-2014, Auditor for FY 2015-2016 I refers to the overall operating thus, the organization is now intend to continue whatever framework of policies, compliant with the government unfinished projects started practices, systems, management requirements as a non-stock by my previous predecessor, philosophy, values and actions and non-profit professional likewise implement what which exists in the organization organization. To date, we are is mandated by the to ensure the following: in the process of preparation of Constitution and By-laws of 1. Essential organization the FS for FY 2012014-2015. the organization, wherein its objectives are met; duties and responsibilities are Last July 1, 2015, the 2. Assets are protected and risks Domingo Ll. Tablizo, fuap, aa as follows: PRE-AUDIT policy was National Auditor are managed; implemented in compliance 1. Conducts an overall with the issued independent review of all 3. Legal requirements are met; UAP National President in line affairs to ensure check and and UAP National Board with the administration theme: balance of the financial 4. Informations used to report Resolution, wherein its “Empower + Equip + Enjoin: operations of the UAP. to the BIR, SEC, SSS, objective is to check and Together in Higher Grounds”, verify all expenses are within we encourage each and everyone 2. Serves as a regular member PhilHealth and PRC is the approved budget plan to remain united and extend of the Executive Committee accurate likewise all transactions are full cooperation and support (EXECOM) and the As of September 2014 supported with appropriate to this administration to attain National Board of Directors the five year reconstruction documentations. the goals leading to a strong without voting rights as of UAP financial records and professional organization as well required by the SEC. audit Reports or Financial Rest assured that the office as a strengthened architecture of the National Auditor will be 3. Performs such other Statements (FS) covering 2009- profession in the country. transparent in all its dealings, functions as maybe required 2013 has been completed by with the second term of Ma. Mabuhay ang Arkitektong of him by the National the Immediate Past National Auditor Benjie Uttoh, a special Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA, as Pilipino! List of Completed and Forthcoming PRC Accredited Seminars for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

PROGRAM NUMBER CPE UNITS SEMINAR TITLE VENUE PARTNER DATES/SCHEDULE OF HOURS CREDIT Green Accreditation Seminars Davao City PHILGBI September 10,12, & 40 hours 32 units Php 8,500 18,19, 2015 Towards Quality Architectural Education Seminars for UAP HQ QC CODHASP September 28 - Oct. 40 hours 40 units Architects in the Academe Php 8,500 2, 2015 Hospitality Planning and Design (Resorts and Hotels UAP HQ QC Php 4,500 Oct. 6-8,2015 24 hours 24 units Planning Design) Foundation Courses in Health Facility Planning and UAP HQ QC DOH October 26-31, 2015 48 hours 40 units Design (Hospital Planning and Design) Php 8,500 Construction Occupational Safety and Health Seminars UAP HQ QC PEME/ November 2015 (TBA) 40 hours 40 units DOLE Php 8,500 Green Accreditation Seminars UAP HQ QC PHILGBI January 16,23,30 40 hours 32 units February 6-13,2016 Capability Building Seminars in Environmental UAP HQ QC Php 8,500 January 14-16 / 21-23, 40 hours 40 units Planning for Architects 2016 Capability Building Seminars in Environmental UAP HQ QC Php 8,500 April 11-16, 2016 44 hours 40 units Planning for Architects National Convention Seminars SMX MOA April 21-23, 2016 40 hours 20 units max per participants Capability Building Seminars in Environmental UAP HQ QC Php 3,500 May 20-21, 2016 18 hours Planning for Architects OTHER SEMINARS Housing and Subdivision Planning and Design NHA February 2016 (TBA) 40 hours For accredi- tation Philippine Green Building Code Training Seminars 5 regions in PHILGBI/ 16 hours For accredi- the country IFC World tation Bank All modules available by request for regional offering

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Greetings from the College Together on Higher Ground, As we set forth on our of Fellows! I believe, encapsulates the mission “…together on higher overarching need for architects grounds”, let us eagerly put at With very warm felicitations the forefront our being role we, at the College, welcome to unite in every way possible and be actively involved in models to young aspirants to the 2015-2016 UAP National the architecture profession; Board of Directors, Officers, ascertaining their unique role in nation building. It is a call for setting aside our self-interests, Committee Chairs, and the and making sure we conduct all of us to participate through general membership. It is ourselves with high ethical indeed an honor to be in this concerted efforts making sure standards thereby promoting the year’s UAP National Board, we render unwavering service best interest of the profession, and like the other officers, to the architecture profession; the professional organization– I look forward with great in doing so, serve the nation UAP, and the Filipino nation expectations to another year of as catalysts for growth: builders in general. unprecedented accomplishments of the country’s future through Mabuhay ang United and achievements. our collaborative efforts and Miguel M. Carpio, fuap Architects of the Philippines. Chancellor This year’s theme: EQUIP initiatives while maintaining Mabuhay ang arkitektong + EMPOWER + ENJOIN: respect for our heritage. Filipino! executive commissions commission on internal affairs

professional development commission

Leah P. Dela Rosa, uap Executive Director Last August 6, 2015, the on her first stage of thesis signing of Memorandum preparation. Ar. Patano was of Understanding by 6 new benefited with P15,000 while scholars who qualified to Ar. Lauron, P5,000 (in 3 the UAP LEADERSHIP tranches). Other recipients I N E D U C AT I O N of the UAP-LEAP are Ars. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Sygrid Joy Sedilla, Milcah One of the scholars, Ar. Paula Loyola, Darwn Oliveros Melissa Patano already and Lea Constantina Cruz, all The representatives from the Industry during the round discussion with the Academe finished her thesis (cum laude) received the scholar grant of while Ar. Olivia Lauron is P10,000 each.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 7 executive commissions sentro ng arkitekturang filipino

IMPORTANT FACTS ON OUR BUILT CULTURE Architecture). At present, these are what we mistakenly called our by Rino Domingo A. Fernandez, fuap “bahay na bato.” The use of the Executive Director word “mestiza” during the Hispanic These series of articles on columnar base, mid-level living palm leaves, which are used by Period refers to “a person of mixed Filipino Architecture that will area, and large overhanging roof the natives in their buildings.” blood, specifically of foreign and be published as part of the [see Figure 1]. The similarity of However, things changed after native/local ancestry” like “mestiza UAP Post, is intended as a this house form is also evident Manila, together with the first Española” for a person of Spanish supplemental reading/resource in the way these houses and its cathedral, was burned to ashes in and native (Filipino) descent of materials for everyone interested parts are called in other places, 1583. The fire of 1583 resulted “mestiza China” for a person of in our built culture and to widen particularly in the Philippines [see to the birth of stone buildings in Chinese and native (Filipino) our understanding regarding Figure 2]. However, variations Manila, with architecture similar ancestry. From this definition, we our Architecture. Being at the also exists due to geographical and to that of Spain. Since Chinese can say that the Filipino ancestral forefront of the creation of climatic conditions of where this workers were familiar with the houses or “bahay na bato” were born a visual character of a place, house will be built, and so as the stone and wood construction in in our place and uniquely our own architects need to be familiar availability of materials, cultural their country, they were employed architecture. It was a mixture of the with the architectural form beliefs, and local knowledge on as “chinos sueltos” or Chinese skilled traditional “bahay kubo” architecture unique in his/her country. With construction techniques. In the workers. The first stone structure and foreign (Chinese and Spanish) this, the country’s built culture upland areas in particular, due in the Philippines was the Bishop’s building elements. The overall visual will be preserved and ensure its to cold temperatures during House along Calle Real in Manila form of ancestral houses was based sustainability. nighttimes, the houses have (now ) and before from the “bahay kubo” with an 1645, “Manila had 600 houses, elevated profile, upper living unit, most of them of hewn stone..... and large overhanging roof. Aside from this, the integration of climate- built in costly style,” according responsive design principles such to Bartholome De Letona in his as wide and numerous windows Descriptions of Filipinas Islands, for ventilation and solar protective 1483-1898. It was in 1645 that elements to avoid direct-sun Manila experienced a catastrophic exposure also came from the “bahay earthquake “that destroyed nearly kubo.” The Chinese contributions all the stone buildings, except San include the roof design with slight Agustin Church, according to a curve, the checkerboard pattern document called Temporalidades. window (without capiz shell), This was the last earthquake, of circular vents, fretwork pattern high intensity and magnitude that (calado), and timber framing PHILVOCS used as a baseline, construction techniques. The only in what they referred to as “The thing Spanish or European were Big One” to hit Manila in the the ornaments and decorations near future. It was also in this such as classical columns, pilasters, document that mentioned that, balusters, cornice, grilles, etc. To understand the either no window opening or “the 1645 Earthquake...resulted architecture of the First Societies limited number of windows and to the birth of structures called There were indeed houses of in our country, the Pre-Hispanic with a very thick, high-pitched “casas mestizas” – houses of stone Spanish Architecture that were Period, the account of Antonio roof. Examples of these are the and wood currently called today built in Manila during the Hispanic Pigafetta is an interesting source. houses of Sagada, Bontoc, Ifugao, as “bahay na bato.” Period however, these structures were proven useless for strong He said that, “The Palace of the Kankanay, etc. Low-land houses Father Ignacio Alzina, a King (referring to the King of on the other hand, have numerous earthquakes, resulting to the birth of Jesuit Priest, called these two- a combined stone & wood structure Butuan)...was built like a hayloft huge windows and thin layers storey wood and stone structures and was thatched with fig [i.e. of roof due to humid and hot of our ancestral houses that are more as “arquitectura mestiza” in his adaptable to our local conditions. It banana] and palm leaves. It was temperatures especially during writing in 1668. It was never built up high from the ground on summer. In Southern Philippines, would also be appropriate, I guess, if called as “arquitectura Española” this type of architecture will not be huge posts of wood and it was the absence of windows in their (Spanish Architecture), or necessary to ascend to it by means houses is due to the culture and called as “bahay na bato” but instead, “arquitectura Mediterranea” “Filipino house” - the way our of ladders.” Pigafetta was referring traditions inherent in the Muslim (Mediterranean Architecture), to the architectural form of the culture. Asian neighbours proudly called or “arquitectura Antillana” their houses i.e. “Japanese house,” “bahay kubo,” which is an elevated The architecture during the (Antillian Architecture), or “Malaysian house,” “Indonesian structure on stilts and with large early years of Spanish occupation “arquitectura Mexicana” (Mexican house,” etc. overhanging roof. This type of was similar to the architecture of structure was common, not only the “bahay kubo.” They adapted its in the Philippines, but throughout form and so as its materials and the Islands of South East Asia, techniques. According to Father Ocenia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Joseph Fayol in his writings and Polynesia, and was commonly “Affairs in Filipinas, 1644-47,” referred to as the “Malay house.” “Manila, when it was founded, It has three distinct horizontal was composed of wooden divisions, namely: raised houses covered with thatch of

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At the start of the fiscal of future architects when UAPSA NBD is set on July 2015. Planning out their year 2015-2016, the UAP they accept undergraduates August 27-30, 2015 and various activities, the incoming Commission on Education to undergo apprenticeship in as of August 6 there are officers are concerned with the met to discuss issues concerning their firms and offices. Overall, 250 registered participants pending reading and approval architectural education in the it was a welcome sight to see from Luzon to Mindanao. of their by-laws. The induction Philippines. There are three the CODHASP, CHED and of officers 2015-2016 is set on Ar. Cathy Carunungan, points the Commission would key players from the industry August 16, 2015 at CW Home FUAP met with the incoming like to work on during the year: join hands in promoting the Depot Event Hall at Ortigas. officers of the UAP Graduate profession. As commented by 1) To assess if the architecture Auxilliary (UAPGA) last curriculum matches up an architect, they wanted more with the demands of the of such dialogues in the future industry; The UAP National 2) To assist faculty members’ President, Ar. Ma. Benita O. compliance with the Regala, FUAP, the occasions’ CHED memorandum guest speaker thanked the regarding OBE; and, participants for their support to the effort of improving 3) To review the role of the the architecture education. UAPSA and UAPGA in She also informed the body the national organization. on the efforts of the UAP The UAP Commission on regarding RA9266 stressing Education is currently headed the role of the academicians by Ar. Norma I. Alarcon, FUAP, in safeguarding the contents of the law. Ph.D., Executive Director. Its NP Ma. Benita O. Regala, Fuap with Commission on Education Executive various committees are chaired Ar. Jonathan Manalad, Director, Dr. Norma I. Alarcon, fuap. by the following: Committee Chair of the Committee on Research and Academic on Research and Academic Institution, Ar. Jonathan Institutions, has lined up a Manalad; Committee on UAP- series of OBE lectures to Academe-Industry Linkages, cover architectural schools in Ar. Henry Herrera; Committee Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. on Student Auxiliary of UAP, The Committee is currently Ar. Jocelyn Lutap, Ph.D.; preparing the schedule of and, Committee on Graduate lectures with Ateneo de Auxiliary of UAP, Ar. Catherine Davao and Columban College, Carunungan, FUAP. Olongapo City. Last August 5, 2015 Shown in the photo are the participants to the round-table discussion between The Chair of the representatives of the academe and the industry held last Aug. 5, 2015 at the UAP at the 2nd floor of the Committee on Student Headquarters. Seated from left: Dean Peter Villanueva, College of Architecture UAP Headquarters, the Auxilliary of UAP, Ar. Lutap Adamson University; Dr. Jocelyn Lutap, Head College of Architecture, PUP and Commission’s Committee and members together with the Chair, UAPSA; Ar. Cathy Balce-Carunungan, fuap, Chair UAPGA & representing on UAP-Academe-Industry the firm Carunungan & Partners; NP Ar. Beth O. Regala, fuap; Dr. Norma I. new officers of the UAPSA are Alarcon, fuap, Executive Director, UAP Commission on Education; Dr. Lorelei De Linkages, together with currently reviewing the By-laws Vianna, Dean IARFA, FEU and President of the CODHASP; and, Dr. Chona the UAP Manila Atelier of the student group. Aside E. Ponce, fuap, Dean College of Architecture National University. Standing from Chapter, sponsored a round- left: Ar. Henry Herrera, Chair, Committee on UAP-Academe-Industry Linkages; from this, Ar. Lutap reported Ar. Carmelo T. Casas, President & CEO Casas + Architects; Ar. Edward Co. Tan, table discussion on important the following: Principal, ECT+A; Ar. Larry A. Carandang, Head, Architecture Department, College issues concerning architectural of St. Benilde; Ar. Juanito Malaga, President, UAP Manila Atelier Chapter; Ar. education with special focus on 1) UAPSA-UST is assisting Carlos Garcia; Ar. Abelardo Firmeza, fuap, CHED Representative for Architecture; Ar. Jonathan Manalad, Chair, Committee on Research and Academic Institutions; the knowledge & skills and Director of District B-1 Ar. Rodolfo Ventura, Principal Architect, CA Ventura & Associates; Ar. Christian values acquired by graduates. Ar. Rebecca Penafiel in Guerrero, Vice-President, Nazareno + Guerrero Design Consultancy, Inc.; Ar. Miguel In addition, the meeting the upcoming summit Guerrero, Managing Partner Asian Architects; and Dr. Tobias A. Bonaobra, fuap. Not in picture: Dr. Gloria Teodoro, fuap, Dean College of Architecture Mapua also intended to ensure that for Hospital Disaster Institute of Technology. what the academe teaches Preparedness on Sept 18, complements the demands of 2015 at San Mateo, Rizal the industry or vice-versa. The with the DOH as the main practitioners pointed out the sponsor. 500 participants strengths and weaknesses of the composed of students graduates. On the same line, the and faculty member of academe saw the necessity of architectural schools in the re-tooling the faculty to further Philippines are expected to strengthen their teaching attend the summit. methods. It was also noted that 2) The Quadripartite activity the professional practitioners also play a role in the training of UAPSA hosted by the

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• • Marikina Valley• AREA A San Juan-Mandaluyong• Greenhills• Rizal East• California 116• Rizal-Kalayaan 100• Rizal-Cainta 101• San Juan Pinaglabanan• Southern California Area A2-a Turn-Over Ceremonies

by Leah Y. Martin, uap The United Hon. Alvarado during his Architects of speech discussed about the The Area A2-a District Council the Philippines development in Bulacan and its Induction with Ar. Hermoso as the inducting officer District A2a Turn-over nearby provinces including Metro Ceremonies and Joint Chapter Manila area. He also mentioned Induction of Officers and New the incoming earthquake named Members was held on August “The Big One” and how it will 9, 2015 at the Atis Hall,Barcie affect not only but also a portion of Norzagaray in International Center, Malolos the Province of Bulacan. On the City, Bulacan. The Guest of The acceptance of the gavel which other hand, Ar. Hermoso read The turn-over of responsibility.. Honor was the Bulacan Provincial the speech of the UAP National symbolizes great responsibility… Governor Hon. Wilhelmino Sy- President, Ar. Regala who was not Alvarado. The UAP National able to attend the affair. Officers who came to grace the occasion were Ar. Jun Tablizo, The program was divided fuap-National Auditor; Ar. into three parts namely Induction Ceremonies;Testimonial and Corazon Tandoc, fuap-Immediate Closing Ceremonies; and lastly Past Area A Vice President; Ar. Fellowship and Raffle. Major The induction of the new members of UAP Area A2-a from Barasoain, Robert Benedict Hermoso-Area A Bulacan, Nueva Ecija-Cabanatuan and Sta. Maria Bulacan-East Chapters with sponsor of the event was Boysen Ar. Antonio Del Rosario as the inducting officer (not shown in photo). Vice-President and Ar. Ma. Elena Paints, represented by Mr. Richard Cayanan-Past UAP Chancellor. Mariano. Other sponsors were The four UAP Chapters of the Colorsteel, Unitec and Emerald. District were complete namely Barasoain, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija- Finally, everyone went home with the same UAP and PRC Cabanatuan and Sta. Maria Identification number but with Bulacan-East. From far and near, renewed commitment to their members and officers came despite A group picture of all the attendees showing the Guest of Honor Gov. Sy- Alvarado, beloved organization…the UAP. the UAP National Board, The four chapters of Area A2-a District and the sponsors it was a rainy Sunday morning. It is where they belong. of the event namely Boysen Paints, Colorsteel, Unitec and Emerald. It was a successful affair in spite of the heavy downpour that day.

10 www.united-architects.org 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 • Makati• Makati-CBD• Parañaque-Palanyag• • Alabang• • Fort Bonifacio• UAP Kuala Lumpur • Around District B4 • Quezon Province• San Pablo• Laguna• Batangas• Palawan • District B5 • Camarines• Legazpi• Iriga- Rinconada• Daraga-Cagsawa• Sorsogon-Kasanggayahan• Daet-Camarines Norte• Tabaco• Catanduanes• Masbate Rodeo AREA B Area B-1 District Induction

by Juanito M. Malaga, uap

It was Ar. Domingo Tablizo, Jr. fuap; held in District B-1 Council Officers the Summer and Autumn for FY 2015-2016 present were Halls, Luxent Hotel, Timog District Director-Ar. Rebecca Ave., QC on August 21, 2015. Penafiel, UAP of Manila- The title of the affair was UAP Atelier Chapter, Secretary- Ar. District B-1 Joint Induction Juanito M. Malaga of Manila and Turn-over Ceremonies Atelier Chapter, Treasurer- Ar. with the theme EMPOWER + Bryan Patrick Tan of Manila- EQUIP + ENJOIN: Together Metro Chapter, Auditor -Ar. on Higher Ground. Attendees John Gilchrist Evangelista of were UAP President Ar. Manila-Archizonian Chapter, Beth Regala, fuap; National Member - Ar. Major PJ Pascua Executive Vice-President Ar. of Manila-Centrum Chapter, Manila-Sampaloc Chapter, other Rey Gabitan,UAP; Secretary Member - Ar. Abigail Jizmundo Members and Presidents of UAP General Ar. Nina Bailon-Arce, of Manila Sta. Mesa Chapter, Singapore and UAP Canada UAP and National Auditor Member - Ar. Cesar Sison of Calgary Chapters.

Around District C1 • Cebu• Dumaguete• Rajah Humabon• Bohol• Datu Lapu-Lapu• Sugbu• Cebu-Leon Kilat District C2 • Bacolod• Negrense• Mt. Kanla-on • District C3 • Leyte• San Juanico• Leyte-West• AREA C Metro-Tacloban• Samar-Sinirangan • District C4 • Iloilo• Capiz• Marikudo• Antique• Hamili• Aklan UAP DISTRICT C1 HOLDS OFFICERS’ ORIENTATION, JOINT INDUCTION

by Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, uap

It was just the perfect activity before the new officers of UAP Regional District C1 (UAP RDC1) chapters took their oaths of office. Incoming UAP RDC1 District Director Jensen Racho led the holding of a half-day orientation for his District Council Officers, Executive Commissioners and the chapter officers of the seven Humabon, Dumaguete, Bohol, chapters under his jurisdiction. Datu Lapu Lapu, Sugbu and The speakers who were Cebu-Leon Kilat Chapters, invited for the event were was organized by the incoming Past UAP National President District C1 Council together with UAP Datu Lapu Lapu Richeto Alcordo, FUAP and the administration, working on the Bohol Chapter. The ceremony Chapter. Immediate Past UAP Secretary theme “Y.O.L.O” for You (the was witnessed by UAP National General Alfred Carandang. INDUCTION. The first UAP member), Organization, Executive Vice President Rey Alcordo, who is the first and of August was officially the Leadership and Outreach. He Gabitan, UAP Vice President only Cebuano so far to become first day for UAP RDC1’s believes that the only way the for Area C Eldred Caesar Tan, UAP National President, “YOLO” leadership under the architect and his professional FUAP and Secretary General refreshed the audience on the new District Director, Jensen services can be truly appreciated Nina Arce, FUAP. proper conduct of meetings Racho. The seven chapters by the public is when they Again, the number of new using the “Robert’s Rule”. of UAP RDC1 were in full become more visible and members who took their oaths attendance for the Joint District actively get involved in the Carandang discussed on were overwhelming (close to C1 Induction of Officers and community affairs. the UAP’s organizational a hundred of them). Together New Members at the Cebu structure and the duties and The new District Director with an inspired group of Country Club. responsibilities of the officers. A received the gavel of authority chapter and district leaders, one short workshop followed after Archt. Racho, who is both from outgoing UAP RDC1 could say that UAP RDC1 is the lectures. The event, which an architect and civil engineer, District Director Ariel Angalot, all geared up to set foot on saw a complete representation called upon his colleagues in who made history as the first higher ground with the rest of from UAP Cebu, Rajah the District to support his District Director from UAP the organization.

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 11 DISTRICTS, CHAPt ers INDUCTIONS

12 www.united-architects.org DISTRICTS, CHAPt ers INDUCTIONS

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 13 Around District D1 • Davao• Mount Apo• Cotabato• Socsksargen• Kadayawan-Dabaw• North Davao• Davao Alpha • District D2 • Zamboanga• Zamboanga-Chavacano • D is t r ic t D 3 • Cagayan De Oro• Butuan• AREA D Surigao• Gold-CDO• Metro Kagay-an • Dis trict D4 • Iligan• Dipolog• Ozamis City• Pagadian INDUCTIONS AROUND DISTRICT D1 New Members at the Apo View The Guest Speaker during the Hotel, Davao City, with Architect occasion was the Honorable by Gloryrose Dy, uap Camilo Quibod inducted into Representative Maricar Zamora- office as Chapter President, Mabanglo of the First District of The first few weeks On July 7, UAP Kadayawan together with his chapter board. Compostela Valley Province. Also into the fiscal year Dabaw had its 13th Induction Area D Vice President Dumpa, during the event, the District D1 was a busy time Ceremony of Officers and New National Auditor Tablizo and Council officers, led by District for the UAP District D1 as Members at the Apo View Hotel, District D1 Director Europa were Director Europa, were also sworn chapters in the district were abuzz Davao City. The new chapter present during the occasion. into office. It was Datu Bago with their respective induction officers, led by Architect Maria Chapter’s turn on August 17, with and turn-over ceremonies. It was Hilda Villegas, were sworn into The Honorable Mayor of the its First Turnover Ceremonies likewise a busy schedule for our office by UAP Area D Vice City of Davao, Rodrigo Duterte, and Induction of Officers and National Officers, among them, President Dumpa. Also present was the Guest of Honor during New Members held at the Royal National President Benita Regala, during the event were UAP the 40th Induction of Officers Mandaya Hotel, Davao City. Area D VP Ferdinand Dumpa, Secretary-General Arce and and New Members held at the Heading the new chapter officers Secretary-General Nina Bailon- District D1 Director Europa. Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao is Architect Jeffrey Brabante, who Arce, National Auditor Domingo City on August 15. UAP National was inducted as Chapter President The 8th Induction of Tablizo, and District D1 Director President Regala installed into during the affair by UAP National Officers and New Members of Ericson Europa, who graced these office the chapter board, headed President Regala. various events. UAP Davao Alpha Chapter took by Chapter President Ace Mark place last August 13 at the SMX Clapis. A record of 26 new Rounding off the series of First on the induction line Convention Center, SM Lanang members were also inducted inductions in District D1was was the Chapter Induction Premiere, Davao City, Incoming during the occasion. Cotabato Chapter’s 26th Induction Ceremony of Socsksargen Chapter President Neill Pagcaliwagan of Officers held on August 18 held on July 1, 2015 at the Green formally took over the reigns of Next came North Davao at the EM Manor Hotel in Leaf Hotel, General Santos City. leadership of the chapter from Chapter’s 5th Induction of Cotabato City. College of Fellows The affair, which also served as Architect Rameses Tancontian. Officers and New Members on Chancellor Miguel Carpio swore the chapter’s 20th anniversary August 16 held at The Big 8 Hotel into office Architect Zulficar celebration, installed the new set The following day, August 14, in Tagum City, wherein Architect Pangato as Chapter President, of officers of the chapter headed UAP Mount Apo Chapter held Gloryrose Dy was installed as together with his chapter board. by Architect Michael Garronita. its 25th Induction of Officers and the chapter’s new president. (see pics on centerfold) th Charging of the responsibilities for the District D-2 Council officiated 7 Joint District D-2 Turnover Ceremony by Ar. Rey Gabitan (NEVP) together with Ar. Maria Nina Bailon and Induction of New Officers and Arce (SG) and Ar. Ferdinand Dumpa (VP-D) Members

The 7th Joint District for Area D). The guest speaker D-2 Turnover Ceremony and is the current City Investment Induction of New Officers and Promotion Officer of the Local Members was successfully held Government of Zamboanga City. last July 31, 2015 at the Crystal The following activities were Ballroom of Grand Astoria Hotel, significantly accomplished: along Climaco’s Ave., Zamboanga City, celebrating it with the 1. Induction of the UAP District theme; “Communicate Steadfast Council Officers for D-2 Professionalism and Reliability; 2. Induction of the UAP Essential traits to overcome the Zamboanga Chapter Officers challenges and changes brought 3. Induction of the UAP by Global Integration”. The Z a m b o a n g a - C h a v a c a n o following national officers came Chapter Officers to officiate the turnover and induction ceremony; Ar. Rey S. 4. Induction of the UAP Gabitan (UAP National Executive Zamboanga Chapter New Vice President), Ar. Maria Nina Members Bailon Arce (UAP Secretary 5. Induction of the UAP General) and Ar. Ferdinand Zamboanga-Chavacano New Dumpa (UAP Vice President Members

The new District D-2 Council Officers together with the national officers (from left) Ar. Jaafar Saracen, Ar. Andrew Sahial, Ar. Maria Nina Bailon-Arce (SG), Ar. Roel Cadungog (DD-D2), Ar. Rey Gabitan (NEVP), Ar. Crizaldo Hernandez, Ar. Ildefonso Torres Jr., Ar. Ferdinand Dumpa (VP-D)

14 www.united-architects.org 1st General Membership Meeting The first GMM of included as Chapter Projects the Zamboanga of the current year. There were Chapter was several that were suggested held on a Friday and identified. It will be night in July 03, 2015 at Paeng’s finalized after the scheduled Grill and Restaurant, Barangay induction of officers. Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City. 5. UAPSA The chapter members convened The members accepted the to discuss the following matters: UAPSA request to serve as 1. Payment of Dues the mother chapter for the The members were informed student auxillary. Arch. Jeffrey about the September 2015 Roy D.S. Wee, the elected V.P. deadline for the payment of for Operations, was assigned the IAPOA. It was decided to oversee the activities and that the payment will be other matters regarding the accomplished in two payment UAPSA organization from schedules; July 28, 2015 for WMSU. It was agreed that the 1st Batch and August 28, the UAPSA officers will be 2015 for the second Batch. invited on the succeeding It was reminded that a 100% meetings of the chapter to penalty will be implemented report on the current status for payments done after the and proposed activities of the deadline. It has been agreed student organization. that the local dues will be 6. Upcoming Joint District Ground Breaking of UAP Land Mark with the NEVP AR. Rey adjusted and penalties shall D2 Induction Ceremony Gabitan, SG Ar MARIA NINA BAILON- ARCE and UAP be imposed. The members agreed to have Zamboanga-Chavacano Chapter at RT. Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga 2. Amnesty a joint district induction City, July 31, 2015 on the available date of A non-active member decided the UAP national officers to rejoin the chapter. The who will be attending the communication about the said activity. The following general amnesty program was matters were discussed and discussed for the dissemination approved by the body: and information of inactive chapter members. The inactive a. Date of induction was members were invited to join set on July 31, 2015 the meeting and avail of the b. Solicitations on the local amnesty program. industry suppliers 3. List of Seminars c. Time of the program The list of possible seminar d. Attire on the induction topics provided by the e. Venue of the induction secretariat was discussed f. Theme: “Communicate for possible request to be Steadfast Professionalism conducted in Zamboanga City. and Reliability; Essential 4. Chapter Projects traits to overcome the The meeting was conducted challenges brought by to identify the programs to be the global integration”

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 15 College of FELLOWS College of Fellows Agenda for 2015-2016 Building on the initiatives of As the advisory council of previous COF administrations, the UAP, the COF General this year’s proposed programs, Membership Meetings (GMMs) and activities include: are conducted every first Saturdays (1) Coordination with the UAP of the month. GMMs are usually Committee on Education followed by activities of general regarding review and interest like seminars, health talks. enhancement of the B.S. Annual programs of the College Architecture curriculum such as Balik Tanaw, a program through participation in that coincides with the World Day the proposed round table of Architecture celebration held discussion; every first week of October gives recognition to COF members who (2) Promotion of public have reached 75 years old. The information campaigns and Seated left to right – Ar. Norma I. Alarcon, fuap, Ar. Pamela N. Amador, fuap, aa, Ar. annual Convocation of Fellows, Miguel M. Carpio, fuap, Ar. Chona E. Ponce, fuap and Ar. Amado E. Tandoc Jr., fuap advocacies through general Investiture of New Fellows, and interest talks and lectures like, Honor Dinner are held during the Standing left to right – Ar. Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap, apec ar., aa, Ar. but not limited to, promoting Prosperidad C. Luis, fuap, apec ar., aa, Ar. Ma. Lisa V. Santos, fuap, Ar. Ana S. UAP National Convention. The Mangalino-Ling, fuap, apec ar., aa and Ar. Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap, aa public safety in buildings; table below shows a shortlist of disaster preparedness; and the COF Schedule of Activities important resolutions approved presentation to the National Board. other similar topics; for FY 2015-2016. (3) Continuation of the Health include: COF Resolution 15- Carried over as a continuing business Talk series; The COF Officers and Jury 16 No. 02, which streamlines initiated in FY 2014-2015 under of Fellows meet regularly every operations of the different COF IPCCOF Ramon Mendoza, the two (4) Coordination with the Com- third Fridays of the month to Committee by institutionalizing categories are Professional Practice, mittee on National and Civic discuss issues and concerns of appointments of Committee and Education. Affairs for the College’s par- the College, and prepare for the Heads. The resolution approved ticipation in outreach projects; Furthermore, the Letter Calling regular GMMs. When called for the COF Officers’ decision of for Nominees for Elevation to Fellows (5) Holding of at least two COF and deemed necessary, issues taking on the responsibilities with the accompanying COF forms meetings in the regions; affecting the UAP in general are by assigning themselves as were sent on the first week of August included in its meetings’ agenda. (6) Other projects that may be Committee Chairs, thus: 2015 to all chapters especially in the approved by the COF officers So far, during its past two • Committee on Ethics and regions to give them more time to and members. meetings this FY 2015-2016, Discipline - CCOF Miguel collate and prepare needed documents M. Carpio for submission and onwards review of COF Schedule of Activities (after GMM) • Balik Tanaw - Jury Chair Ma. the Jury of Fellows. The early date of Date Topic/ OIC (Officer In-charge) Lisa V. Santos release of the “Calls for Nominees” addresses concerns about document Sept. 05 Health Talk: Ayos na ang Buto-Buto (Bone concerns) • Committee on Ways and preparations being hindered by the OIC: Bursar A. Tandoc, Jr. Means - Immediate Past Holiday Season. Oct. (Coincide with Program: Balik Tanaw Bursar Rolando B. Banzon in WDA opening OIC: Jury Chair ML. Santos coordination with incumbent To serve as an important reminder Ceremony) Bursar Amado E. Tandoc, Jr. to the general membership reference Lecture: Nov. 07 Ingat Yaman (Financial Management) • COF Directory FY 2015- Memorandum Circular No. 4, s. OIC: CCOF-Elect N. Alarcon 2015 re: ONE-TIME GENERAL 2016 Scribe Chona E. Ponce AMNESTY PROGRAM Dec. 05 COF Christmas Party (after GMM No. 6) • COF Necrological Service OIC: VCCOF Pamela N. Amador FOR PAST UAP NATIONAL - CCOF-Elect Norma I. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES Jan. 09 Health Talk: Sexy Chef (Diet & Nutrition concerns) Alarcon OIC: Scribe C. Ponce AND CHAPTER ANNUAL • Convocation, Investiture, MEMBERSHIP, issuance of the Feb. 06 Health Talk: Puso sa Puso (Heart concerns) Honor Dinner - Jury Chair SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES OIC: IPCCOF R. Mendoza Ma. Lisa V. Santos on the aforementioned Circular was Mar. 05 Health Talk: Kati Alis (Allergy concerns) • Sunshine Committee made possible, through the Office OIC: CCOF M. Carpio VCCOF-Elect Pamela N. of the Secretary General, thus (see Apr. 21 (during Convocation of Fellows, Investiture of New Amador memorandum) the 42nd UAP Nat’l Fellows, & Honor Dinner (Annual program) Convention & OIC: Jury Chair ML. Santos • Conferment of Member Also, during its recent GMM held CONEX 2016) Emeritus - Jury Chair Ma. on August 1, the College approved May 07 Health talk: Aging Gracefully (general interest) Lisa V. Santos its support to the re-nomination OIC: Jury Member P. Luis of Ar. Francisco Mañosa, fuap for June 04 Turn-Over / I-Ballroom Mo Ako Another is COF Resolution the National Artist for Architecture (Dancing Program) 15-16 No. 03, which approves Award. Accordingly, a letter addressed OIC: COF Officers the two Categories for the to the UAP National Board is being Note: Topics may be changed subject to availability of Resource Persons. In such cases, Specializations for the elevation prepared as this becomes part of the members will be advised. to Fellows, and for further required formalities.

16 www.united-architects.org The College wishes to inform the Francisco T. Manosa 2003 general membership that the much- Geronimo V. Manahan 2005 awaited COF Achievers Book has been published in FY 2014-2015. The Edilberto F. Florentino 2006 general membership is requested to Norberto M. Nuke 2009 avail themselves of copies of the book Froilan L. Hong 2013 at P2, 000.00. Request for copies can be Yolanda J. David-Reyes 2014 made through the COF Coordinator Ms. Jenny Abanto at the following contact numbers: 0998-888-9463 / Ar. Amado E. Tandoc, Jr. 412-6364 COF-Bursar, a self-made painter did a contribution in recognizing COF Feature the LIKHA Awardees by painting LIKHA is the highest award the portraits of each architect in given by the United Architects of the an 18” x 24” canvass, please refer Philippines (UAP) to an architect to the pictures of the paintings in recognition of his/her exceptional below. According to Ar. Tandoc, practice in the profession and he will donate the paintings contribution in the field of architecture. and will make a proposal to At present, there are 12 LIKHA UAP Officials to house these Awardees, are: paintings as prelude to a rich repository of memorabilia, works Felipe M. Mendoza 1982 and achievements of the LIKHA Leandro V. Locsin 1987 Awardees. Gabriel P. Formoso 1990 Architects and students of Cesar V. Canchela 1995 architecture will be benefited in Manuel T. Manosa, Jr. 1996 their research and studies of these outstanding architects. Angel R. Lazaro, Jr. 2000

United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects 17 from page 1 • New ASEAN & APEC Architects Conferred mobility of qualified persons General Agreement on Trade through the mutual recognition in Services (GATS) principles ASEAN Agreement on Mutual State or in the case of the of professional qualifications for the progressive liberalization Recognition Arrangement Philippines, the Professional among countries. It breaks down of trade in services through (MRA) on Architectural Regulation Commission (PRC) a major barrier that prevents the reduction of regulatory Services intends to will facilitate shall authorize a Monitoring Filipinos from practicing restrictions, leading to reciprocal the mobility of architectural Committee (MC) to receive architecture abroad. agreements between member professionals within ASEAN and process applications of its economies. The fundamental and enhance information Through the APEC Architects for registration as idea behind the project is that exchange in order to promote AA, and to maintain the AAR. Architect Registry, qualified adoption of best practices Filipino architects will be using the APEC Architect on standards of architectural Pursuant to the internationally accredited for Framework participating education, professional practices Memorandum of Agreement the practice of their profession economies are able to enter and qualifications. (MOA) made and entered into in member countries. into bilateral or multi-lateral by and among the Professional arrangements which allow senior The main objective for the Regulation Commission (PRC), The Asia Pacific Economic architects in these economies agreement is to conform to the the Commission on Higher Cooperation (APEC), is an to access fast-track cross-border spirit of ASEAN cooperations Education (CHED) and the international forum composed registration procedures. based on fair distribution of United Architects of the of twenty-one member The APEC Monitoring resources and benefits through Philippines (UAP), the ASEAN economies that have undertaken Committee Philippine Section collaborative research and set Monitoring Committee on to act collectively to promote is composed of the United standards and commitment Architectural Services of the economic and technical Architects of the Philippines of technological transfer in Philippines (AMCASP) was cooperation within the Asia- (UAP), Philippine Regulation architecture among ASEAN created to serve the functions Pacific region. On the initiative Commission (PRC) / Prof and Member Countries. of the Monitoring Committee of the APEC Human Resources the Commission of Higher An Architect who of the Philippines. Development Working Group Education (CHED). possesses the qualifications (HRDWG), one of the sectoral An AA of any other groups established to implement and professional experience ASEAN Member State who The conferment was graced requirements specified in the APEC programs, the APEC wishes to provide professional by UAP National President Assessment Statement may Architect Project was endorsed architectural services in the Ar. Maria Benita O. Regala, apply to be registered in the as a direct response to the Philippines shall register with PRC Chairman Florentino ASEAN Architect Register strategic priority of facilitating the PRC, through AMCASP Doble, PRC Commissioner (AAR) and accorded the title the mobility of qualified Yolanda David-Reyes, PRBOA of ASEAN Architect (AA). to be eligible as a Registered persons by developing a means Foreign Architect (RFA). Chairman Rolanda L. Cordero, for the mutual recognition of PRBOA Member Fidel Jose Under the ASEAN MRA qualifications. on Architectural Services, APEC Architects Siapno, UAP Past Presidents the Professional Regulatory The APEC Architect The APEC Architect Ar. Prosperidad C. Luis and Ar. Authority (PRA) of each Registry is a response to the Project builds on the World Edric Marco C. Florentino and participating ASEAN Member strategic priority of facilitating Trade Organization (WTO) representative from CHED. from page 1 • Regala Inducted Anew C. Carpio, FUAP (Chancellor, their advocacy. Below are some UAP and to our membership, College of Fellows). excerpts from her Inaugural and I’m excited about the next The event was graced by address: Fiscal Year. Congresswoman Susan A. Yap In her Second Inaugural (2nd District, Tarlac) who Address, Architect Regala “We, as members of UAP, Lastly, I ask each of you to be also served as Guest Speaker further highlighted the believe that our obligation as there for each other. In service, and Inducting Officer. Aside agenda, this time with the an Architect, extends beyond one of the most valuable from Architect Regala, the hopes of achieving higher our Organization. We will lessons we have learned is other members of the Board results through UNITY: resolve differences not only the humility to accept that No of Directors who were also EMPOWER + EQUIP + within the organization but Single individual, in this case, inducted: Architects Rey S. ENJOIN, TOGETHER on with other allied professions no single Architect no matter Gabitan (National Executive higher ground. for the benefit of the common how powerful and talented Vice President), Robert good, pushing forward the can face the challenges on Benedict C. Hermoso, FUAP The Inaugural address, establishment of a common his own. I quote President (Area A Vice President), Wayne written in English with purpose. Obama, “a country cannot Matthew J. Jaro (Area B Vice significant concepts translated succeed when a shrinking President), Eldred Caesar I. Tan, in Filipino, defines the need We are a strong, vibrant, few do very well and growing FUAP (Area C Vice President), of the Architects to gather financially sound, member- many barely make it”. My Ferdinand A. Dumpa (Area D and further strengthen the focused, well-regarded fellow Architects, mindful of Vice President), Maria Nina camaraderie and support group and recognized accredited the work built by our Past Bailon-Arce, FUAP (Secretary through this organization. professional organization. leaders, as we take our oath General), John Joseph T. Together, they will be able to UAP is fortunate to have so today, let us in still within Fernandez (National Treasurer), respond to those that question many members with strong us the solemn duty that Domingo Ll. Tablizo, FUAP their profession, together, they altruistic beliefs, dedicated have brought us all here 40 (National Auditor), Rozanno C. will be able to make more word- to protecting the architecture years ago; to create a united Rosal, FUAP (Immediate Past class Architects, together they profession. I am sincerely organization, united in National President), Miguel will further create awareness of grateful to our co-workers in thought, values and mission.”

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My Fellow Architects, dues. Membership in the definition, the UAP is or cause to be organized integrated and accredited the only existing official a new organization after May I address the standing professional organization national organization the passage of RA. 9266. issue of the UAP as the of architects shall not be a of all architects in the Neither did the law provide Integrated and Accredited bar to membership in other Philippines, prior, during for appropriation for the Professional Organization associations of architects." and after the passage of organization, formation of Architects ("IAPOA") (emphasis supplied) the law. Thus, based on the and establishment of the specifically on the proper above definition and the new organization. interpretation of Section Section 3. (11). Integrated deliberations in Congress 40, in relation to Section 3 and Accredited Professional on the passage of the law, 7. RA. 9266 did not dissolve (11) of R.A. No. 9266. For Organization" means the there is no doubt that what the UAP as an organization proper guidance on this issue, existing official national is being referred to as the nor has invalidated its I sought the opinion of our organization of all IAPOA is the UAP and accreditation as the lawyers who are trained to architects of the Philippines no other organization. IAPOA after the passage read, understand and interpret in which all registered of the law. the law. Section 40 and Filipino architects shall be 3. The Law has imposed Section 3(11) states: members without prejudice additional requirements 8. Despite the integration of to membership in other a) it must first be the three (3) organizations "Section 40. Integration of voluntary professional accredited by the Board then existing namely: 1) the Architecture Profession. associations;" (emphasis of Architecture and b) Association of Philippine - The Architecture profession supplied) approved by the PRC. Government Architects shall be integrated into one ("APGA"); 2) the (1) national organization Based on the opinion of 4. RA. 9266 did not provide League of Philippine which shall be accredited our lawyers, the correct for the procedures Architects ("LPA") by the Board, subject to the interpretation of the foregoing and requirements for and the 3) Philippine approval by the Commission provisions are as follows: accreditation by the Board Institute of Architects as the integrated and and the PRC. However, ("PIA"), into one accredited professional 1. The terms "integrated separate pieces of integrated organization, organization of architects: and accredited professional legislations have provided the UAP, other architects Provided, however, That organization of architects" for the accreditation by the organizations have such an organization appearing on Section Board and approval by the been formed and have shall be registered with the 40 has been defined PRC. retained their respective Securities and Exchange under Section 3 (11) independent identities, Commission as a non- as the "existing official 5. There is nothing in thus, giving every architect profit, nonstock corporation national organization RA.9266, which required the inalienable right to to be governed by by-laws of all architects of the that the IAPOA to be join such organizations, providing for a democratic Philippines. "As stated accredited by the Board in absolute harmony with election of its officials. An during the deliberations and approved by the Section 40 of RA9266. architect duly registered in Congress for the PRC must be a new with the Board shall passage of the R.A. 9266, organization. What the With these clarifications, I automatically become a the UAP was referred to law clearly provides is that appeal and ask every Architect member of the integrated as the existing official the Board shall "accredit" to stand by and defend and accredited professional national organization and the PRC to approve the principles and ideals organization of architects of all architects of the the IAPOA. of UAP as the Integrated Philippines. Clearly, the and Accredited Professional and shall receive the benefits 6. There is nothing in the law, and privileges provided for UAP is the IAPOA Organization of Architects. referred to in the law. which mandates, directs in this Act upon payment and authorizes the Board Mabuhay ang UAP! Mabuhay of the required fees and 2. Based on the above and/or the PRC to organize ang Arkitektong Pilipino!

Maria Benita Ochoa-Regala, fuap, aa National President

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