“Vision is not enough, it must be combined with venture.It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs.” see page 06

Thoughts.. The Official Publication of The United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) in the Philippines., holder of Accreditation No. 001, the first to be issued by the Professional Regulation Commission in 1975. The UAP-IAPOA has a current membership of over 22,000, affiliated with 111 local chapters and 5 international chapters Editorial Board FY 2007-2008

EDITORIAL BOARD F.Y. 2007-2008 HENRY STEVE R. OLONAN Chairman, Editorial Board Editor-in chief / Quezon City Chapter Medeliano T. Roldan, fuap

Editor-in-Chief Steve is letting go of the handrails and going for the ride of Henry Steve R. Olonan, uap his life. Looking forward to a busy but great year, he is far from slowing down just yet. Although he is taking on bigger Associate Editor Carlo Fundador B. Marudo, uap responsibilities, he makes sure to make time for the little things that keeps him sane and balanced. Managing Editor Wayne Mathew J. Jaro, uap CARLO FUNDADOR B. MARUDO News Editor Associate Editor and Design & Layout / Quezon City Chapter Grace Edralin, uap

News Writer “It is clear that God’s gift of wisdom to Solomon did not Felicisimo Tejuco, Jr. , uap mean that he couldn’t make mistakes. He had been given great possibilities as the king of God’s chosen people, but Design and Layout with them came great responsibilities; unfortunately, he Joseph O. Calasara, uap tended to pursue the former and neglect the latter. ‘While becoming famous as the builder of the Temple and Corresponding Editor the palace, he became infamous as a leader who Karl Aries Emerson Cabilao, uap excessively taxed and worked his people. Visitors from Contributor distant lands came to admire this wise king, while his own Celso Nieves, fuap people were gradually alienated from him.’ yet it is said that he was The wisest man who ever lived” - Editorial Consultant Diogenes Barredo, fuap Source: The Book, People and Places; Solomon,

Editorial Office UAP Post National Secretariat, 5th floor, UAP National FELICISIMO TEJUCO, JR. Headquarters, News / Kalayaan 100 Chapter 53 Scout Rallos St., Quezon City 1103, Philippines Tel. Nos. (632) 412-6364, 412-6374, 412-6403 Aside from working for th UAP Post, he’s a contributing Fax No. (632) 372-1796 writer for the latest issue of the Philippines Architects E-group: [email protected] Journal (PAJ) under the office of the UAP National E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.united-architects.org Executive Vice President. Archt FATJr is also the Area A Council Chairman for Documentation and Publication as well as is an adviser and former chapter president of the UAP Executive Committee F.Y. 2006-2007 UAP Rizal-Kalayaan100 of District A5. Medeliano T. Roldan, fuap National President KARL ARIES EMERSON F. CABILAO Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuap Corresponding Editor / Sugbu Chapter Nat’l Executive Vice President "Out with the old, in with the new". This does not Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap Vice President for Area A necessarily hold true for this architect-writer from Cebu. The New Year is more than just concocting new Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap resolutions. More importantly, it is also about sustaining Vice President for Area B the good stuff from the previous year and picking up Danilo M. Fuentebella, uap valuable lessons. Just like getting inspiration from a Vice President for Area C transportation system feat of a Third World city, as Prospero A. Abellano, fuap discussed in his column. Vice President for Area D Wayne Mathew J. Jaro, uap LEIRON DE GUZMAN Secretary-General Writer / Quezon City Chapter Serge T. Chua Jr., uap Leiron is the newest member of the post. Balances his National Treasurer office job, practice, his masters degree and even his Amado E. Tandoc, uap participation to the UAP presently a Director for the National Auditor chapter, and the next EIC of Quezon City chapter’s Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap official publication, Architectonics. Leiron recently Immediate Past National President obtained his diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

Maria Cristina V. Turalba, fuap from the University of the Philippines-SURP. For lei, life is Chancellor, College of Fellows too short. Being active while at a young age gives you ample time to later retire a self-fulfilled life 2 What do you choose?

Everything that happens in our life, is our choice.

Each day when we wake up, it is our decision if we are going to be happy or feel miserable for the rest of the day. You choose to be in a good mood or in a bad mood. The way we feel is nobody’s fault, not even the uncontrollable circumstances that happen in our daily lives. No one else “makes us angry.” We make ourselves angry History SIDELIGHTS and THE Organization when we surrender control of our Architect Henry Steve R. Olonan, uap attitude. Every situation is a choice. “If you can’t Building Green change your fate,

change your “We need a revolution in architecture…Architects are responsible for close to 50 percent of attitude”. the total energy consumption in this country and close to 50 percent of total emissions. So, if you want to make significant reductions…If you want to attack the problem, this is where If you can’t change your fate, we have to attack it. And attack it we can. It’s not that difficult.”— Ed Mazria change your attitude. Be very afraid. harsh hurricanes and droughts are We all want to be successful, in all increasing like never before. If the aspects of our life. Unfortunately, he warmest days are warmer, the global warming continues, we can many of us make excuses and coldest days are not as cold imagine even more terrible results. reasons on why we cannot succeed Tanymore. Most of you would We can resolve this dilemma. In or take off. Actually, there is only agree with me on how last year’s fact, we have an ethical responsibility Christmas felt like summer. to do so. Just some small changes to our one reason and that is ATTITUDE. Global temperatures are daily schedules can add big differences Despite all of the factors that affect expected to increase 3.5 to 8 degrees in helping to discontinue global our lives - like the kind of parents Fahrenheit by 2050, and there is a 1-in- warming. This is the time to join we have, the schools we attended, 10 chance that the increase could be far together for solving this problem. the part of the country we grew up worse, a risk that many experts believe Recently, a startling statistic has in - none has as much potential is too great to ignore. come to light: It has been said that power for affecting our futures as Global warming does not occur buildings consume six times as much our attitude. Any day we wish; we by default. It is purely a man-made energy and produce six times as much can start the process of changing dilemma. Each bit of coal, every liter of greenhouse gas emissions as all cars oil or gas that we humans burn up adds and trucks combined. our lives. We can do it immediately, to the pack of gases in the atmosphere As architects, we certainly need or next week, or next month, or that surround the Earth like an ever to do something and we need to be next year. It is really up to us. thickening blanket. This is why the aware that we have a big role in Scientists suppose that an increase in preventing global warming. We can I’ve been receiving a lot of mails carbon dioxide emissions will steer the take into consideration and incorporate about Steven Covey’s 90/10 situation to further global warming. the following when designing our principle and I never get tired of We are already experiencing the effects buildings: reading it because it always of Global Warming and the changes o Controlling erosion, occurring because of it. We can see the sedimentation, and stormwater Choose, see page 05 Glaciers are melting, plants and animals are dying, and the figure of Green, see page 16

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rofessionalism. Not only should Dinner with Mr. Tony Meloto of Intramuros Golf Course, Bonifacio this be the core value of the Gawad Kalinga as honored Drive, Manila while bowlers and Parchitect, it will be the thrust of guest. billiards will proced to AMF-Puyat the 34th UAP National Convention. Seminars will keep participants Bowling Inn along Taft Ave. On the Themed “Furtherance of glued to their seats with diverse other hand, shutllecockers and Professionalism Beyond Distinctions. A topics and trends like basketball teams face it off at the bold clearance of promoting architectural photography by Zone in Malugay St. Makati. An Architecture for now and in the Paolo Alcazaren; green Amazing Race-inspired event, the future,” more than a thousand architecture by Christopher dela Intramuros Arkitrektour Challenge wil architects are expected to troop the Cruz; wood in architecture by also pit ten teams in a goal-driven SMX Convention Center, Pasay City from Joseph Javier; Sketch Up and relay. The Convention formally ends 23-26 April 2008. Building Information Modelling. with the proclamation of the new There will also be a seminar tour UAP national officers and the signing As a prelude, Day 0 starts off with of the newly-opened Manila the opening of convention exhibits Ocean Park. At the same time, By Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr. 34th National Convention: Three days of Fun , Forum , and Fellowship

followed by two simultaneous the Election of UAP national officers and of the Memorandum of Agreement events at SMX: the Tri-Partite Convocation of Fellows will be held in with the National Bureau of Network meeting and Chapter the afternoon. During the Honor Dinner, Investigation. This year’s Boysen President’s Asssembly. Later that four UAP members will be elevated to Fellowship Night will be a circus- afternoon, the National Board Fellows. They are: Hernani Agular, inspired theme where the most Meeting will take place at Trader’s Gaudencio Retuta, Lora Rivera, and coloful and best circus outfits will Hotel while the Exhibitor’s Night Eldred Caesar Tan. Said event will also win. caps the night. be graced by the presence of Hon. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr., former Senate The 34th UAP National Convention is The Convention formally kicks off the president. overseen by Roger T. Ong, Executive following day with the Opening Director for Conventions and Ceremonies with VP Noli de Castro Day 3 will be a day of fellowship and Conferences; and Armando Eugene as honored guest. It will be followed sports. Participants may opt to join the C. De Guzman, III, Convention by the General Assembly and Annual Corregidor tour of the Second Director. Business Meeting and Welcome Arkilympics. Golfers will tee it off at Club

The White Background represents the fresh, The Evolving Skyline represents the distinct clear slate on which the Architect now writes professional practice of each discipline, yet eventually his legacy as the author of the nation’s skyline merging towards a common goal of excellence – different – on the advent of the promulgation of the colors in support of the same pillars. New Architecture Law. The festive colors of The Five Pillars represents Architecture as a the simple linear design suggest the emergent profession, soaring high above the horizon, feeling of the Architect, who now enjoys the supported to be more distinct, through the fruits of his labor for true distinction as a passing of RA 9266 and the cooperative professional. efforts of all Architects through the IAPOA – UAP. The Theme: Furtherance of Professionalism Beyond Distinctions. A bold clearance of promoting Architecture for now and in the future. Professionalism enshrined in the heart of each and every Architect; that which shines through, despite obstacles or adversities that he may have encountered or may encounter in the future.

The Gray Silhouette represents people – particularly the Architects and their friends in the building industry converging in one venue during the Annual UAP National Convention, advocating global relations and borderless transactions, e.g. the APEC Architects and the UAP’s global partners – ARCASIA, UIA, EAROPH. LOGO DESIGN CONCEPT & RATIONALE 4 news

he legal campaign maybe far from allows the practice of architecture to PICE and Gamelo also claimed that the over, but for now, it can be said, “except in the last case when he is a duly promulgation of Revised IRRs on 29 T“only duly certified and licensed registered civil engineer.” October 2004, is a violation against civil architects are allowed to practice engineers and would “deprive them of architecture in the country.” The petitioners have claimed that the their right to practice part of their practice of civil engineering includes profession which they have been Branch 22, Manila of the Regional Trial preparation of “any plan remotely exercising for more than a century.” Court (RTC) through the presiding judge, connected with the construction of a Marino M. dela Cruz, has dismissed the building” as stated in Sections 2 and 23 The court again disagreed. The Petition for Declatory Relief and lifted the under Article 1 of the Civil Engineering Explanatory Note of House Bill No. 334 Injunction with Prayer for a Writ of Law or RA 544. The court disagreed. “This by Rep. Neptali Gonzales II reminded that Preliminary Prohibitory and Mandatory RA 545, which was enacted after World Injunction and Temporary Restraining War II allowed engineers to perform the Order (TRO) filed by the Philipine Institute functions of an architect because there of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) and Leo were only 350 architects then. “Now that Cleto Gamolo. Moreover, the questioned the devastation of the Second World War provisions of the Revised Implementing has been properly addressed, it is but Rules and Regulation (IRR) of the National necessary to give unto the architects the Building Code of the Philippines or performance of a function for which they Presidential Decree 1096, have been were specifically trained,” Gonzales said. declared “neither invalid nor Likewise, the Manila RTC said that the unconstitutional.” petitioners relied mainly on a provision in the published version of the “National The 31-page decision was released on Building Code of the Philippines and Its 29 January 2008. Sec. Hermogenes Revised IRRs,” 2005 edition, by Atty. Ebdane, Jr. of the Department of Vicente Foz. Under the last paragraph of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Section 302 of Chapter 3, plans and and UAP was the respondent and specifications should be prepared, signed, respondent-intervenor, respectively. and sealed “by a duly licensed architect or As stated in the new Architecture civil engineer in case of architectural Act of 2004 or RA 9266, the Manila and structural plans.” RTC reaffirmed that only registered However, the court said this architects “can practice architecture phrase does not appear in the in this country” (Section 25); and Official Gazette and records of their scope of practice may include, the Malacañang Records Office. but are not limited to “(a) planning The Manila RTC also architectural

designing and structural is absurd. Civil engineers will then also be noted that a similar petition, which seeks conceptualization... and (e) preparation allowed to sign electrical, mechnaical, the invalidation of the revised IRR qualifies of architectural plans, specifications” sanitary etc. documents, which is beyond for forum shopping. The case was filed by [Section 302 (4)]. The court added that the scope of their practice and would Felipe F. Cruz, Sr. and David M. Consunji, RA 9266 has expressly repealed the constitute an overlapping of the different against the Secretary of DPWH before provision in Section 12 of the Old professions,” the decision read. Branch 219 of the Quezon City RTC. By Architectural Law or RA No. 545, which Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr.

from page 03 have no control over this 10%. The Practice this principle, and you will avoid Choose other 90% is different. You determine undeserved stress trials, problems and reminds me of how life should be the other 90%! How? By your reaction. heartache. Frederick Langbridge lived. You cannot control a red light, but you expressed it well when he wrote, “Two can control your reaction. If someone men look out the same prison bars; one What is this 90/10 principle? We really says something negative about you, do sees mud and the other stars.” What have no control over 10% of what not be a sponge. Let the attack roll off do you see? happens to us.90% of life is decided like water on glass. You do not have to by how you react. We cannot stop let the negative comment affect you. When people say that 2008 is going to the car from breaking down. The be a great year for them, chances are, plane may be late arriving, which React properly and it will not ruin your it will. This year, let us choose to live throws our whole schedule off. A day. Don’t let people control you; You life at its fullest. Happy new year, driver may cut us off in traffic. We can definitely control how you react. everyone! 5 news

and Establishing a Special Committee on Awards with National and International THOUGHTS in ACTION Significance and for other purposes; 06 - Architect Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuap Creating and Establishing a Special National President Committee on Suffrage and Electoral from page 01 Reforms; 07 - Creating and Establishing a Special Committee on Standards of Professional Practice; 08 - Strengthening and Institutionalizing the UAP Convention Exhibits (CONEX), Defining its Power, and Functions, and for other purposes. t seems to me that the first two 28th ARCASIA Council Meeting and ARCASIA quarters on a job is a little like driving Forum 14 in Colombo Sri Lanka from MEMORANDUM ORDERS - 01 - Ito a place you’ve never been before September 15-20, 2007; 4) Attendance Implementation of UAP-IAPOA Guidance on back roads in uncertain light. There’s a in all College of Fellows Meetings; 5) Policy Documents at all Levels of the degree of anxiety about whether you will Oathtaking of New Architects; 6) Ontario- Organization; 02 - Directing the Office of make the right turns, and the journey seems Canada Induction held at Scarborough, the Commission on Conventions and much longer than the next time you drive Ontario, Canada; 7) 6th UAP Golf Cup held Conference to Effectively Carry Out the it. Now, well into the third quarter of my at Malarayat Golf and Country Club; 8) Purposes and Objectives of the 16th National work here as your National President, I look World Architecture Day; 9) Nationwide Conference of Architects and to immediately to the UAP National Board of Directors as Architecture Week; 10) Meetings with Formulate Plans and Programs and Providing my principal guides and companions on a various suppliers, friends and allies in the for the Organizational Guidelines of the journey that continually deepens my construction industry; 11) Attendance in Organizing Committee; 03 - Designating UAP appreciation of the the PFPA Excellence Past President Arch. Robert S. Sac, fuap as United Architects of Awards where our the Project Director of the UAP Task Force the Philippines as the beloved Past President R.A. 9266 for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008; Integrated and Architect Yolanda D. 04 - Designating UAP Past President Arch. Accredited Reyes was awarded as Prosperidad C. Luis, fuap as the UAP Official Professional one of the most Representative to the APEC Architect Organization of outstanding professional; Monitoring Committee representing the Architects. 12) Supported the 1st Office of the UAP National President; 05 - Council for the Built and Designating the Members of the Organizing At this point, I am Natural Environments Committee of the 6th UAP Golf Cup which very pleased to be Forum; 13) will be held on September 10, 2007 at able to discuss the Organizational meetings Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club; 06 administration with the 16th UAP NCA - Designating additional officers of the Task quarter report to the general membership. Organizing Committee; 14) Successful a Force R.A. 9266 for the Fiscal Year 2007- I think it is important that the President of successful 16th UAP National Conference of 2008 as recommended by its Project the association, and indeed all members Architects; 15) Courtesy calls with national Director, Arch. Robert S. Sac, fuap; 07 - of the National Board of Directors, heads and local government officials; 16) Designating the Chair and Members of the of various Commissions and Task Forces Attendance during the ACARE 7 which was Special Committee on Awards with National communicate relevant events and activities held at Polytechnic University of the and International Significance pursuant to regularly so that the general membership Philippines Sta. Mesa Manila; 17) Medical Executive Order No. 0708-005; 08 - understand the value of the organization. Mission in collaboration with Marikudo Designating the appointments of the Chapter; members of UAP Commissions and their The administration has had very busy During the past few months, the respective Standing Committees including quarters, and has worked very hard on Office of the President in full support of existing Task Forces and Special Committees behalf of the members. Here are some of the Office of the Secretary General issued under the Office of the National President the highlights of our activities for this past several administrative instructions and and the Office of the National Executive Vice two quarters: On the national level, we circulars, to wit: President pursuant to UAP Board Resolution held four National Board Meetings, four No. 07-08/2-02; 09 - Designating Arch. Executive Committee Meetings, several EXECUTIVE ORDERS - 01 - Deadline of Bibiano A. Luzande, Jr., fuap and Arch. Ritz P. Mancom meetings, Task Forces meetings Payment of UAP-IAPOA Annual Dues for Diaz as duly authorized representatives of the and special committees meeting. There’s a degree of anxiety about whether As President, much of my efforts this past quarters have focused on keeping the you will make the right turns, and the various parts of the organization in sync, overseeing the many activities of our journey seems much longer than the next commissions and committees and responding to various requests from our time you drive it Chapters nationwide. Several specific activities I have been involved in include the Fiscal Year 2007-2008; 02 - Payment United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) the following: of UAP-IAPOA Annual Dues through to attend in the General Assembly Meeting/ Chapters; 03 - Strengthening the UAP Task Selection of POs, NGOs, PSS membership, 1) Attendance in most of the district and Force R.A. 9266, Defining its Powers and Representatives in the CDC or other LBS/ chapter inductions, anniversaries from Luzon, Functions, and for Other Purposes; 04 - Councils of Quezon City and in such other Visayas and Mindanao, 2) Attendance in all Establishing Guidelines for the Issuance of related activities; 10 - Designating Arch. court hearings involving our intervention and UAP-IAPOA Membership Card to All UAP continued on next page contempt cases, 3) Attendance during the Members in Good Standing; 05 - Creating 6 news

Rosario Q. Roxas as duly Authorized we were able to create valuable Task Force UAP National Headquarters Coordinator of the United Architects of The opportunities for the participants to share taking the lead. Definitely, our 250-seating Philippines (UAP) for The UAP- League of subjects of mutual interest, enhance our capacity Auditorium will serve as the best Cities of The Philippines (LCP) Partnership to collective knowledge, exchange and venue for all our assemblies, seminars, work on various Advocacy Program and stimulate new ideas, and initiate joint literary performances, if ever. And further, Special Projects of the parties; 11- research we should all take pride Designating Arch. Robert Benedict C. activities in being the only APO Hermoso as authorized representative of the harmonizing the to have an auditorium. United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) built and natural In the coming days, to the National Commission for Culture and environments. I will rely on NBD the Arts - National Committee on This members’ knowledge Architecture and Allied Arts (NCCA - NCAAA); coming February and experience. Working 12 - Designating Arch. Eduardo S. Casares, and March, we with the Mancom, uap as 2008 Convention Exhibits (Conex) will be Execom and the rest of Director pursuant to Executive Order No. undertaking the Officers of NBD and 0708-008; 13 - Designating Arch. Lorelei D. AREA Chapters, we will listen De Viana, uap as duly authorized ASSEMBLIES to our constituencies Representative of The United Architects of to capture the and identify key tasks to The Philippines (UAP) to the National challenge and accomplish in the short Commission For Culture And The Arts – opportunities that face the architecture term. Because we can achieve collective National Committee on Monuments And Sites profession concerning the full excellence and uplift our organization when (NCCA-NCMS); 14 - Designating Architects implementation of the Architecture Act of members contribute in their areas of Edilberto F. Florentino, Norberto M. Nuke And 2004 and the continuing professional strength and focus on where they can Renato L. Punzalan as duly Authorized development. The first hurrah will be held make a real difference. Representatives of The United Architects of at Leo’s Leisure Park, KM 79 McArthur In closing, let me underscore this, The Philippines (UAP) to the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC); We look to the work ahead with a renewed

MEMORANDUM CIRCULARS - 01 - understanding of our mission and how best Observance of the 29th National Disability to fulfill it. We strive to realize our Prevention and Rehabilitation Week; 02 - Observance of the 36th Nationwide forefathers’ vision of action, leadership and Architecture Week excellence for UAP community as we build All Presidential Directives and Issuances upon and add to our strengths. can be accessed at www.actiononline.co.nr. Highway, Calibutbut, Bacolor, Pampanga to achieve and sustain the kind of leadership Consistent with our commitment for the hosted by AREA A Council under the theme role that our forefathers envisioned for this full implementation of our Architecture “SANDIWA: Synergized Aspirations, Noble organization, we at UAP particularly the Law, your National President is working Dimension: Integrated into the Wholistic present leaders must build both a broader too closely with the Task Force R.A. Architect,”. On February 23-24, 2008, AREA base of excellence and a strong, inclusive 9266 because we are committed to C Council will be holding its Assembly at sense of community. We know that setting ensuring that our advocacy efforts help Leyte Park Hotel in Tacloban City with the ambitious goals and accomplishing them are to maintain our rights and identity as theme “Making Professional Excellence A two different things. Achieving our goals registered and licensed architects. Lifestyle of Visayan Architects”. Meanwhile, will require continuing leadership, the best Area B and Area D will hold their assemblies efforts of the members of the UAP National UAP has its roots as a distinguished on March 1& 2 and March 7& 8, respectively. Board of Directors, heads and members of accredited various Commissions, Committees, Task professional This coming April, Forces, Ad Hoc Committees, Special Project organization, a we will be holding Committees, and Chapters, and the wisdom recognized our CONEX 2008 in and support of the our friends in the organization of conjunction with construction industry and allies in the built exceptionally the 34th National and natural environments, who share our talented architects, Convention at the vision. and a vital member of SMX Convention No plan is perfectly realized, and we its community, its Center from April will undoubtedly encounter unexpected region and its world. 23-26, 2008. We challenges and opportunities. The general From this position of hope that the principles and specific goals set forth here strength, we are CONEX 2008 would will provide a framework that is both flexible able to join forces with other groups and bring intuition, inspiration, and creativity and durable, allowing us to face the organizations to form successful which echo our desire to create channel uncertain future with confidence. We look partnerships, spreading our branches to of collaboration and networking. Your to the work ahead with a renewed build a stronger society, a stronger National President is working double time understanding of our mission and how best community and a stronger UAP. Our in reaching our targets to meet our to fulfill it. We strive to realize our partnership with CBNE, which is composed financial obligations and commitments. forefathers’ vision of action, leadership and of nine (9) accredited professional excellence for UAP community as we build organizations in the built and natural Our UAP National Auditorium is now upon and add to our strengths. environments, is strong and growing. With under construction which is expected to Muli, maraming salamat at hanggang sa the recently concluded 1st CBNE Forum, be completed this coming April 2008 with susunod. 7 news Proposed Cadd training for architects underway

In coordination with Technical Education The team, which is led by NEVP Ling, various districts and area: A1a - Claudio and Skills Development Authority is studying and developing modules not O. Rillera Jr. (La Union); A2b - Garry M. (Tesda), 13 architects have been only for Cadd training but programs for Advento (Tarlac); A3 - Pamela N. certified as assessors and trainors for the technical drafting and interpretation as Amador and Maria Carla G. Epino (QC), proposed Computer Aided Drafting and well. Through the implementation of and Cipriano T. Cruz, Jr (QC South Design (Cadd) training program under the program under the Professional Triangle); A4 - Minerva C. Rosel UAP. Development Commission, the lady (Diliman); A5 - Maria Elena C. Cayanan Spearheaded by VP for Area A Ramon S. official believes that the program will and Corazon F. Tandoc (Greenhills), Mendoza (New Manila) and overseen by not only benefit the practicing Felicisimo A. Tejuco Jr. (Rizal-Kalayaan NEVP Ana Mangalino-Ling (QC), the professionals but the national 100), Corazon F. Cruz-Adivoso (Rizal- candidates attended a series of sessions organization as well. Taytay) and Richard R. Pamplena (San which ran from 24 November 2007 to Aside from the NEVP, the team is Juan-Mandaluyong); and B2 - Zosimo M. 15 December 2007. composed of representatives from Breguera Jr. (Manila Maharlika). “Research Diversity in the Realms of Architecture” The 7th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education (ACARE-7)

The 7th Annual Conference on Architectural by quantifying them from existing formula Research and Education (ACARE-7) with in An Initial Study and Application of Basic the theme of “Research Diversity in the Plant Characteristics that Aid in the Realms of Architecture” was held on Reduction of High Urban Temperatures. November 9-10, 2007 at the Amado Special guests were the UAP National Hernandez Hall, in Polytechnic University of President, Arch’t Medeliano T. Roldan and the Philippines Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, the representative of the PUP President. Manila. Supported and sponsored by the This conference was hosted by the United Architects of the Philippines through Polytechnic University of the Philippines the UAP Commission on Education and (PUP) through the coordination of its newly participated by deans, professors, appointed Dean, Ted Villamor G. Inocencio, researchers and students from various Filipino Concept of Space by PUP Professor and the professors of the College of architecture schools in the Philippines, Catherine C. Reodique. A Mapua Architecture and Fine Arts. The College ACARE7 was brought back on campus after Professor, Albert Zambrano, took on an which is formerly administered by Dean Gloria it was merged with the National Conference approach in improving Philippine houses B. Teodoro is the last of the 6 core schools of Architects at Baguio City in 2006. in his study, Rising Core House: A Proposed that hosted ACARE. PUP is one of the The 2-day program composed of a total Low-income Housing Model Linked with pioneers in the development of the Council of eleven (11) presentations by professors Income Generation while students of PUP of Architectural Researchers and Educators and students; two of which underwent Professor Jocelyn A. Rivera-Lutap (ARCHCARE) through its participation in the a more rigorous approach under peer presented an approach to transforming conferences and meetings of ARCHCARE. review session. houses into A Biologically, Environmentally, The next ACARE will be hosted by the Bulacan Some papers focused on analyzing Filipino Aesthetically Constructed Shelter. State University as accepted by Arch. Ma. houses: A Preliminary Study of Urban Through an actual model, an engineer Saturnina C. Parungao, the Dean of the Apartment Housing In late 18th to 19th and a UP architecture graduate student, Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts. Century Manila: Casa de Vecindad, Wilson A. Sy, demonstrated his Study on As more knowledge and ideas are explored Accesorias, Posesiones, Viviendas by Passive Cooling: Wind Catchers-Efficient in conferences such as these, there is a Arch’t. Lorelei de Viana and Transitional Cross Ventilation Techniques while hope to improve our buildings and Spaces in Pampanga Houses Built from Professor Jose Dan V. Villa Juan discussed environment in the future, the thrust by 1890’s to 1970’s: Their Implications in the the benefits of plants in the environment which ARCHCARE envisions to achieve. 8 news aroundtheuap AREA A / DISTRICT A-5 AROUNDTHEUAP Area A gives birth to UAP’s 114th and 115th chapters The UAP community continues to grow del Rosario (past national PIA president). with the chartering of two new chapters Also present were officers of the in Area-A: UAP South Triangle and Rizal- sponsoring chapter, New Manila. They Cainta 101. include architect-spouses Ramon (chapter Before year 2007 came to an end, president) and Catherine B. Carunungan. Area A-4 through New Manila chapter On the other hand, Area A-5 through sponsored the launching of UAP’s 114th Rizal-Taytay opened the Year of the Rat, chapter. Two months after its first official with the birth of Rizal-Cainta 101 chapter. meeting, UAP South Triangle was formally The group was chartered on 18 January chartered on 11 December 2007. 2008 at the G Hotel, 2090 Roxas Under the flagship of Area A-3, South Boulevard, Manila. Triangle is led by its charter and chapter Rizal-Cainta 101 is headed by its president Archt. Noel del Rosario with Emil chapter and charter president, Alfredo Chavez as vice president for operations S.M.Francisco together with Diomedes A. and Edgar Pasion as vice president for Perido, Jr. (VP for program & planning) programs. Other officers include Cipriano and Winston P. Ensores (VP for operations). Cruz (secretary), Jasmin Ureta The executive board is also composed of (treasurer), Tyrel John Uy (auditor). On Arch. Adelaida A. Santana (secretary), the other hand, directors included Ramon A. De Los Santos (treasurer ), and Kristoffer Aquino, Elmer Santos, Jovencio Clarencio E. Gonzales (auditor). Fojas, Jr. and Romyr Mariano. Directors are Godofredo Q. Queri Held at the UAP Headquarters, Jr. (Professional Practice), Cesario C. South Triangle’s chartering was attended Esguerra (Gov’t. & External Affairs), by UAP National officers Archts. Peregrino R. Baclit Jr. (Internal Affairs) Medeliano C. Roldan, (national president), John S. Legarda (Center for Filipino Ramon S. Mendoza, (vice president for Architecture), Fernando L. Santos area A), Konrado Kison, (district director (Professional Development) and Desmond for area A-3), Virgilio Andres, Jr. (chapter L. Ong (Conventions & Conferences). organization chairman), Samuel Esguerra Guests included the UAP National Officers Jr, (district director for area A-5), Nepthy led by Archt. Roldan. A-5 holds 2nd Balangkasan on Anouncements Union Internationale des Architectes globalization (UIA) UIA XXIII 109th COUNCIL MEETING & UIA XXIII CONGRESS In response to the growing challenges uap. Cayanan noted the need to • Opening Ceremonies : 29th June 2008 and opportunities of globalization, District strengthen the architect’s involvement Turin, Italy Area A-5 hosted a follow-up to last year’s in heritage conservation while Yu shared • UIA XXII Congress : 01 - 03 July, 2008 Venue : Turin, Italy Balangkasan. With the theme “Enhancing how his office keeps up against • UIA XXIV ASSEMBLY : 03 - 05 July the Filipino Architects Global competitors by identifying their clients’ 2008 Venue : Turin, Italy Competitiveness,” the talk was held on needs. • 110th UIA COUNCIL MEETING : 05 27 March 2008 at Jade Palace Restaurant, Panel reactors were incoming chapter July 2008 Pasig City. presidents of Rizal-Taytay and Marikina Panel discussants included Archt. Valley chapters: Archts. Eugene C. Architects Regional Council Asia ( Abelardo Firmeza, fuap, dean of the Ferraris and Remigio G. Abello. ARCASIA) : College of Architecture of Central Colleges Hosted by UAP Marikina Valley with 13th ASIAN CONGRESS of ARCHITECTS of the Philippines. With the continuous UAP Rizal-East, the event was (ACA - 13) development of technology and attended by UAP National officers like Date : October 27 - November 1, 2008 communication, Firmeza reasserted that Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr. (NP) and Venue : Busan Exchange and architects should be open to innovations Ramon S. Mendoza (Area-A VP) and Convention Center Nurimaru APEC House and equip themselves with necessary skills. A-5 district members including Busan, Korea Two members from Greenhills chapter also Greenhills, Marikina Valley, Pasig, Rizal- Theme: “Globalization of Asiann shared their insights: Archt. Maria Elena Cainta 101, Rizal-Kalayaan 100, Rizal- Architecture” C. Cayanan, fuap, and Daniel Terrence Yu, Taytay, and San Juan-Mandaluyong. For more details, visit ARCASIA website 9 aroundtheuap ONTARIO CHAPTER AROUNDTHEUAP

Arch’t. GAUDENCIO A. Arch’t. ELDRED CAESAR I. Arch’t. LORA B. RIVERA, Arch’t. HERNANI D. RETUTA, FUAP + TAN, FUAP FUAP AGUILAR, FUAP UAP ILOCOS CIUDAD FERNANDIA UAP SUGBU CHAPTER UAP MAKATI CBD CHAPTER UAP CAMARINES CHAPTER CHAPTER Elevated in the category of Elevated in the category of Elevated in the category of Elevated in the category of PUBLIC SERVICE CONSTRUCTION PUBLIC SERVICE PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT Clearly demonstrated in his After years of work in design In her 25 years of service in the His involvement in this endeavor direct involvement on National and the Academe, he found his PAG-IBIG Fund she has extended spans for three decades - first as development of the country niche in the construction her expertise in design and space Development Project Analyst in the through his exemplary management field, particularly planning, providing technical city’s Planning Office, then as City contributions to the cause of the specializing in retail outlet services and launching new Architect, and eventually, as Building architectural profession as projects, having completed to housing loan programs for PAGIBIG Official in 2006, a staunch advocate mentor and administrator and date more than three hundred members and developers. In line in the implementation of the head of the Infrastructure and retail outlet projects in various with the Fund’s vision and mission provisions of the Architecture Law of 2004 (R.A. 9266) Physical Development of the locations. by seeking better and innovative He spearheaded projects University of Northern ways to assist members in uplifting in Conservation on the Naga City Philippines, Vigan City. He served In the UAP, he laid the stable their standard of living. Ecological Park, the rehabilitation the University and the foundation for the Sugbu She actively participate in and beautification of the Naga Government for thirty nine Chapter, as its charter president the programs of UAP firstly as river, rehabilitation of the Plaza years. in 1991, serving as such for president of her chapter, Makati Quince Martires and city streets three years, then elected CBD, then with the national board such as the Panganiban Drive, As a Charter Member of the Deputy District Director and as Executive Director for Internal with the first “barrier free” UAP, he had actively District Director for RD-C1, Affairs, district director for B – 3, sidewalk in the region, Restoration participated in its activities and worked fully with the 18th Secretary General , National Vice of the Gabaldon Administration programs, as Regional chairman National Convention Organizing president for Area B, National Building of Camarines Sur National of the Membership Committee, Committee, and the 7th , 10th, conference director for NCA 13, High School, crafting of the th Comprehensive Town Planning of assisting in the recruitment of and 16 National Conference of Project Director of the Naga City and public service members in the Ilocos region Architects UAP 10-Year during the integration of the facilities for Transportation and Long Range Materials Recovery, giving hands- former three architectural Plan organizations into UAP, and as on work over and above the call Committee, of his government position . charter vice president of the and Deputy UAP Ilocos chapter in 1977, As a member of the UAP Director for Camarines Chapter since 1980, he thereafter serving the chapter UAP National had actively participated in its in several other capacities and Convention, activities and programs, with positions. He co-founded the among other various positions from vice Ilocos Ciudad Fernandina capacities. president in 1982 up to the Chapter. presidency from 1986 to 1998, working closely with the national organization’s plans and programs. Tourism Region 11, the event brought coastal structures, on the other hand, various tribal groups from all over are accessed through footbridges and are Mindanao to converge in Davao City distinguished by the presence of a banca for the colorful cultural extravaganza, moored or stored outside. which presented the tribes’ rich The highland structures featured culture in the form of traditional were the binanwa or the Ata Paquibato performances, culinary feast, arts & traditional house, the lagkaw or the crafts demonstration and vernacular Mamanua traditional hut, the tog’gan architecture showcase. or the Manuangan traditional house, the binotok or the Ata Manobo traditional The most interesting highlight of the house, the bagak or the Obo Manobo festival, though, was the architectural farm house, and the uya anaw or the showcase, which featured various Mansaka traditional house. Midland traditional structures used by the structures included the togan or the different indigenous groups in Dibabawon chieftain’s house, gono taug Mindanao. Around fifteen structures na or the T’boli chiftain’s house, the were constructed in the park grounds bal’lay or the Mandaya traditional house, by the lumads themselves, following the gumne or the B’laan chieftain’s the exact plans, dimensions and house, the be balay balyan or the methods used by the IPs and Subanen shaman’s house, and the bale complete with all the authentic interior or the Bagobo Tagabawa traditional furnishings and details. Most of the house. The baluto or the Sama Dilaut materials, such as bamboo, cogon, boat house, the lagkaw or the Sama rattan, and tree bark, were traditional house and the togan or the transported by the tribes from their ’gan chieftain’s house comprised the own respective hometowns. coastal structures. The indigenous structures were The architecture showcase was grouped according to location, as part of a research on Vernacular highland, midland and coastal. Highland Architecture of the Indigenous People structures, as distinguished from those of Mindanao conducted by Arch. Ligaya of the midland, are mounted on higher Rose Namocatcat of the University of the stilts and instead of bamboo ladders Philippines in Mindanao in cooperation with found in midland houses, trimmed tree DOT Region XI, which aims to document trunks with notches on the sides which the construction and architectural act as feet supports are used. The practices of the different IPs in Mindanao. news aroundtheuap DISTRICT C1 and C2 / FORTBO CHAPTER / ILOCOS CIUDAD FERNANDINA AROUNDTHEUAP SUGBU CHAPTER District C-2 tackles Taguig District Hospital Project: UAP FortBo Taguig Chapter “Architect: Partner in Community R.A. 9266 Building”. A forum on R. A. 9266 was conducted by Task Force 9266 Project Director UAP FortBo-Taguig will create the new Arch. Robert S. Sac at the Majestic Hall plans for the proposed rehabilitation of of Grand Regal Hotel, in Bacolod City the 5,481.0 square meter Taguig District last 01December 2007. Hospital. The Hospital located along the 42 members (UAP-Bacolod & UAP- South Luzon Expressway Service Road is Negrense Chapters) attended the envisioned to provide better facilities for forum and heard not only Archt. Sac’s the residents of Taguig, thus enhancing overview of the Law’s contents history the Public Health Service Program of the of promulgation and its current status Government. It will also offer needed Taguig District Hospital of implementation, but also the speech health services to the companies located Project Signing (above), of its author and proponent Senator in neighboring industrial zones. UAP FortBo 10th Year Aquilino Q. Pimemtel, Jr. given during With the lead of the Mayor, Building Anniversary Logo (left) the Welcome Dinner of the 16th with a theme “Architect: official and the UAP FortBo-Taguig Officers, Partner in Community National Conference of Architects at the Project is targeted to be completed Building” Cebu’s Waterfront Hotel. by the end of 2008. The attendees, majority of whom were young practitioners, actively participated in the 2 hour Open Forum during which Archt. Sac proved himself an excellent interpreter of the Law. His optimism for the Act’s implementation also boosted the young architects’ morale and view of the Davies Paint sponsored the event. Existing Facade of the Taguig District Hospital (Left), Proposed Facade (Above) NAW - District C-1 Style People seem to always ride on the pretext Also during the Arki week, of being too busy during the Holiday architects shared their wisdom to the season. It was no exception for the aspirants to the profession. Architects District C-1 architects as they celebrated Jose Mari Canizares, FUAP (Task Force R.A. Nationwide Architecture Week 9266/Cebu Chapter), Francisco Noel simultaneously with the rest of the Filipino (Director, Sugbu Chapter) and Arnulfo architects last December 2007. Wong (Member, Rajah Humabon Chapter) It was no easy task organizing were invited as speakers for a symposium another big event considering that the on “Professional Ethics” at the Cebu District is fresh from a successful hosting Institute of Technology. The next day, job of last year’s 16th NCA UAP Post in October. Yet, with everyone’s zest and some The NAW celebration “post-NCA” momentum, it was capped by a Christmas pulled off a one-week Party, hosted by the UAP Lapu photo exhibit of various Lapu Chapter, at the Sacred works of architects Heart Center , Jakosalem St. , (categorized by building Cebu City . Talent and types) at the Lower innovativeness were again Ground Floor Atriums of SM unraveled as each chapter City Cebu. dished out lively presentations This was the first Corresponding Editor (which were required by the organizers for time that the exhibits, and SunStar Cebu members to qualify for the raffles). There spearheaded again by writer, Arch’t. Karl were no regrets for struggling with stage UAP-Sugbu Chapter, Cabilao, was guest fright since there were a lot of great raffle stretched for a week. Past lecturer for the prizes for the lucky architects. Adding fun UAP National President, pioneer class on the to the fellowship night were talents from Arch’t. Richeto Alcordo, elective subject the 22nd Street Comedy Bar and former PBB FUAP, was the keynote speaker during Architectural Journalism & Criticism at the housemate Dionne Monsanto. By Karl A.E.F. the short opening program. University of San Carlos. Cabilao 12 news The ICFC Report: the ILOCOS CIUDAD FERNANDINA chapter files

The UAP Ilocos Ciudad Fernandina of Dist Center, Caoayan, Ilocos signed a MOA A1a have done various activities in the past Sur where given last November months to let the community know that coloring books and 8, 2007 for our UAP in general and Ilocos Ciudad crayons with snacks. It yearly Fernandina in particular have sponsored was a very successful participation of or initiated community based projects, activity where you may this activity and have tie ups with the City Government of see the joy of the we dubbed is as Vigan and other City NGO's to meet the children as they "DUGO ni thrust of UAP and to erase the perception received their gifts ARKITEKTO ay of many that especially the DUGONG Architects focuses food stuff from Jollibee because BOMBO" where our members will donate alone or well known many of them dont have the blood for the said activity and for those only in his innovations capacity to visit the said food who are not able to give they should look and designs for chain and on the following day a somebody to donate in lieu of them, the structures and our Seminar for Architecture DUGONG BOMBO was held last November enviroment. Students of 11, 2207 at VCTC, Vigan City. In Celebration UNP, DWCL and We also done different activities to of the World NWU to include celebrate the 36th NAW, a Thanksgiving Architecture Day, our Chapter have our UAPGA mass was initiated with the College of tie ups with the Breaking Barriers which focuses Architecture, UNP last December 4, a Gift for Children STAC 17 an NGO who on the topic" Giving at Gabriela Silang general Hospital serve children with disabilities with Improving Pedia Department was conducted last the City Government of Vigan Architecture December 7 where 45 patients and where we donated books, activity Licensure parents received simple gifts and snacks tables and chairs and rubberized Examinations for and it is our second year now. By floor mats to be used by their clientele Architecture School... the BOA and through this we are now preparing Experience" last October12, 2007 with our MOU with Ar. Eugene Gan, fuap and them as we Ar. Fernando santos, fuap offer our as lecturers and in the consultancy afternoon a Mock services in the Examination was also realization of conducted for them to their satellites experienced what in the future. Architecture Board Exam On October is. 11, 2007 Our We have initiated our tie December 8 we conducted our replanting Chapter have ups with DZVV Bombo and watering of seedlings on the same conducted a Radyo Phils. our site we used during our September 30 Gift Giving activity dubbed as "Architects participation with their yearly activity UAP simultenous Family Tree Planting meets the Bright Children of Villamar" in "DUGONG BOMBO" a blood donation Activity and dubbed it as "SUGOT" and at celebration with the National Childrens program, with their manager Ms. Evelyn the evening our culminating activity where Month. 30 pupils of Villamar DayCare Quinto-Pascua, her staff and our Chapter Report, see page 14

Consider it a post-Nationwide Architecture For the second year in a row, the chapter expressed happiness and gratitude to the Week activity. After co-organizing the donated used clothing and food stuff chapter, after receiving the donations. It annual NAW exhibits, UAP-Sugbu Chapter including a sack of rice to was a great help for embarked on an outreach activity in time the Bukas Palad Cebu them as they had just for the Holidays. Foundation. The moved in to a new and foundation sponsors bigger building after around 800 needy their original families in Cebu , headquarters was who are also the damaged by fire just beneficiaries of their months before. Christmas gift- giving activity. Sending the bundles of joy on behalf of the The movers behind the UAP Sugbu were chapter officers Noel foundation led by Avila, Grace Culpa, Karl Cabilao and Beni foundation manager Ms. Artajo. They were also toured around the Ave Lipasana, foundation’s new home. ByKarl A.E.F. Cabilao 13 news aroundtheuap PAMPANGA-SAN FERNANDO CHAPTER / ISABELA SIERRA MADRE CHAPTER / AROUNDTHEUAP CAMANAVA-HILAGA CHAPTER / Celebrating Pampanga-San Fernando Chapter’s 30th Anniversary

UAP Pampanga-San Fernando Chapter we made a was attended by sponsors, families, and celebrated its 30th Anniversary last Courtesy Call to our beloved Mayor Oscar guests. It was hosted by Arch. Francis September 29, 2007. The momentous Rodriguez. Issues Ryan Rivera and Mrs. event started with a courtesy call to about RA 9266 Joyce Dayrit.Arch. Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio last were Medelliano Roldan and September 25, 2007 at 10 in the discussed and the Arch. Ramon Mendoza morning at the Pampanga Capitol. mayor took the also graced the Certain issues were discussed headed time to consider event. It was a once by our Chairman on Courtesy Call Arch. the said proposal. in a lifetime Aldrin Gatus. after which on the day of The Chapter is now experience that was the 29th of September, a Thanksgiving making actions with indeed fulfilling not Mass was offered at the University of the help of the city only to the members, the Assumption Chapel, City of San government to fully but also added more Fernando headed by ourAnniversary implement the said act headed by our vibrancy to the chapter as a vehicle to Chairman Arch. RJ Mallari, Arch. Jess Chapter President Arch. Arturo Galang. promote the practice of Architecture and Sibal, and Arch. Edrian Sitchon. It was Evening festivities were held at the the true meaning of the aspirations of followed by a motorcade consisting of Paskuhan Village that evening. the United Architects of the Phillipines!!!! 40 vehicles starting from the University Arrangement were prepared by Arch. More power to UAP Pampanga-San of the Assumption up to the Heroes Jason Nicdao, Arch. Jowette Gorospe, Fernando Chapter!!!! By Francis Ryan D. Hall of the City of San Fernando where Arch. Edgar Sampang among others. it Rivera

Report from page 13 day, sparing some of our time with them Hall. A lecture was given too by the staff of and their parents its really a Merry CHRISTmas BBC-STAC 17 of the City to end our lecture a GMM and BM was held with a product feeling! series. It was a very successful activity were presentation of HCG bathroom fixtures as To open the New Year, we hold the we have reminded again the existing laws our sponsor. By the following day SEMINAR on ACCESSIBILITY last January and guidelines for Accessibilty that we need December 9, our Family Christmas 18, 2008 at VCTC, Vigan City with the help to consider always in our designs and Thanksgiving was held at Bailey Park and our NP Ar. Boy Roldan, fuap through Ar. concepts in the future. The Grille bar sponsored by our friends from Jaime Silva, fuap and Ar. Armand Estaqiuo, recommendations and evaluations of the Mega Boysen Paints. uap where it was participated in by Building participants are to be submitted to the City To end the year, we conducted the officials, representatives of Academic Mayor for considerations as we plan to "PAMASKONG HANDOG ni ARKITEKTO" with Institutions, PICE, DPWH and fellow formed a Task Force for Accessibility for the the Breaking Barriers for Children Stimulation Architects. In the morning, lecture series City to look on the problems met during and Therapeutic Activity Center 17 for the was conducted by our lecturers and in the the said Seminar. Our million thanks to UAP City of Vigan last December 13, where we afternoon participants was grouped for an National and the UAP Committee on joined the fun games, sharing our blessings Audit check with some of the major Accessibilty and Kawara Company for the through giving some toys and snacks that structures of the City to include our City sponsorship.(asnavarro16787) 14 CAMANAVA-Hilaga Chapter: “Ang HALIGI ng UAP sa Hilagang Kamaynilaan” The CAMANAVA-Hilaga Chapter known to writing articles, member of the board many others as HILAGA or HILAGANS. of architecture, atomic architecture and HILAGANS was the only group of many others not to mentioned. professional architects in the north side We produced 25- sets of of Metro-Manila. Presidents, 5-sets District Director, 6-sets Long ago since our mother of Fellows and many sets of Officers who chapter, the Quezon City Chapter served the local and national sections. established and formed us to become We also produces also 4-Chapters one chapter. In November 17, 1982 in 1989 (Hermie P.) and more than 10- Metro-Manila Hilaga was founded in Jack Chapters in 2005-2007 ( Jun A.) in Restaurant, Caloocan which consist of different parts of the nation. In sports architects in the vicinity of CAMANAVA. we involved in Badminton, Bowling, It was chartered in March 1983, the rest Basketball, Cycling, Darts, Golf, Marathon was history. and many others. Hilagans was composed of different Hilagans always getting involved practicing professional architects in in National & Civic services, PR to LGU’s, different categories of different sectors: Legislations and Codes, NAW, NCA, WAD, Local & International, Municipalities & NatCon and Fellow’s projects. Today our Cities, incoming 26th years of service to our Private and Government. Some organization we hope we can still find of our members were involved in members who want to serves with out Teaching, business, planning, interior any doubt in their capacity. Mabuhay ang and exterior design ,constructions, HILAGA, Mabuhay ang UAP!. By construction management, media or Herminio R. Prudente, fuap The Architect’s Solution for Global Warming UAP Isabela Sierra Madre Chapter Celebrates WAD

UAP Isabela Sierra Madre Chapter led by president Viron, and especial guest There were 12 chapter members its president Arch. Julius E. Viron launched Barangay Chairman Ernesto Cabanlong of and some barangay officials who attended a tree planting get-togetherness at the Dubihan East of Santiago City. the launching. Some townfolks also joined open space outside the boundary of La Due to the passing of a very strong in the planting. Salette University, Santiago City, Isabela, storm the night before, the original site, which Ten architectural students from La last September 30, 2007. The Architect- is inside the compound of La Salette University, Salette University took over the work of Planters planted 100 seedings of Mahogany was aborted. The university’s outskirt was the chores, especially the preparation of species. This is in observance of the flooded and swelling with the surging flow of the foods and distributing them to the WORLD ARCHITECTURE WEEK (WAD) the wide river that made it treacherous and participants. The theme of the project is: impassable even by small boats. UAP National Chairman for the “ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY.” Sub- The District Director of A-1b, Arch. Committee on Environment and Ecology title is “THE ARCHITECTS’ SOLUTION ON Cheryl D. Moreno also did not arrive because Arch. Celso C. Nieves, FUAP, was also there GLOBAL WARMING,” she was stranded by the storm, and she to assist the planting activity. By Jusius E. Opening the planting ceremony are has to come from Tuguegarao, Cagayan. Viron

UAP members and the barangay residents joined the tree planting (above),President Julius E. Viron opening the planting ceremony while members Abe G. Miguel, Dalisay E. Naveno, Rogelio M. Cayacan, Venelo Taguinod and Joey D. Gonzaga (Past President) looks on. Also present are UAP Chair on Committee on Environment Arch. Celso C. Nieves, fuap and Barangay Chairman Ernesto Cabanlang. (above right) 15 features

local TV documentary, our teacher available). In Curitiba , their buses also use “green” shared, related well with the fuel made up of around 90% diesel and Adisappointing state of Lesson 2: Reduce Automobile (and the rest is alcohol and soybean. According transportation in our country. With a Jeepney) Use. to Leahy, it has reduced particulate fitting title “Trans-POOR-tation”, it took Go for an efficient Mass Transit System. emissions by 43%. Best of all, it created an in-depth look at the various modes of This is the crowning glory of Curitiba ’s local jobs in agriculture and processing for transportation and related infrastructure success. According to an article entitled “ the production of this environment- facilities in selected Asian cities and then Curitiba , Brazil : The Roads Not Taken” friendly fuel. compared it with that of the Philippine by Stephen Leahy, "75% of all city travel capital. And it showed that there is a lot is done by transit". This is the highest rate of catching up for us. “...when the first sets of moves by the government were The Philippine cities could take some cue from Curitiba , a city in Brazil . They have implemented, many people were apprehensive. But they become a focal point for picking up lessons eventually saw and experienced the good things from these plans. on how to deal with car congestion and It is just a matter of giving chance for things to take its course.” harrowing pollution woes that plague most of the world’s cities. Being a Third World city near the equator, we could of such use in the world. It is cheaper, Lesson 5: Political Will and People’s take inspiration from Curitiba ’s urban feat. faster and more convenient that one is Support. Cities like Cape Town, Amsterdam and better off without a car. This is probably the most important. Any New York already took notice. Here, not only do cars go through great plan would only remain a pipedream if the powers-that-be in government are only concerned with their personal TWO SIDES OF THE PEN agendas. Likewise, the citizenry should Architect Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, uap lend support to their leaders and not just Corresponding Editor hit the streets with placards and megaphones at the slightest change in some systems of rule or a new law being The Roads We Must Take imposed. (Lessons from Curitiba) Of course, when the first sets of moves by the government were implemented, Lesson 1: Everything starts from a our narrow thoroughfares. Jeepneys and many people were apprehensive. But they well-thought Master Plan. tricycles also take the same streets. With eventually saw and experienced the good As early as the 1960’s, the city’s a single bus accommodating a number things from these plans. It is just a matter leadership has already formulated an carried by 4-5 jeepneys or more, it would of giving chance for things to take its urban master plan for the city. The be a sigh of relief for our streets. course. constant flow of businesses into their Well, to copy in its entirety the nest prompted them to make this big Lesson 3: Designate Lanes. The miracles of Curitiba in the local setting step. I know that for most of our cities dizzying mix of vehicular and human traffic is impossible. There is a limited area for here, it is already too late for a master slows down movement in our roads. expansion in most of our cities. The plan or a comprehensive land use plan Curitiba ’s transport system is made up of entire road that the Curitibans have (CLUP). There are those who have complimentary levels that assign areas of taken will be more useful to many CLUP’s but are disregarding them. Trend service for buses and where automobiles emerging towns and future cities in the development has long dictated the could pass. provinces. Still established chaotic image of our cities. But minor metropolitans could take up a few remedy can still be applied by strict Lesson 4: Go for Green. "alleys" from the South American implementation of rules and regulations With lesser automobiles, jeepneys and "ecocity" to somehow give our cities a enshrined in local zoning codes and tricycles, expect lesser gas emissions. tinge of change and keep up with our comprehensive land use plans (if Thus, a saving grace for the environment. Asian neighbors.

o Reducing light pollution; one hand in hand with the nation’s most Green from page 03 suggested strategy is using low- energy-intensive industries — such as reflectance surfaces. aluminum, glass, chemicals, forest products, mining, petroleum runoff; often, this is done by o Thinking of construction refining, and steel — to develop covering much of the site with methods for simple, natural technologies that increase energy and vegetation. heating and cooling. resource efficiency. We need to be o Conserving existing natural o Incorporating low flow toilets, creative and more innovative in areas or restoring damaged faucets and showers. building “green.” We all have the areas, which provides habitat and power to shape how the future promotes biodiversity. o Adding more greenery and unfolds – though it will be far from incorporating more landscape easy. While many of the effects of our o Connecting indoor and outdoor architecture in our designs rape of the planet are irreversible, spaces through the introduction of daylight and views there is still much that can and has to This is a challenge for all of us. We be saved. If there is a time to look to o Reducing energy use (going need to be more aware of designing the future, it is now. underground typically saves 50– and building more efficient 80 percent). structures. We may need to work 16 featuresfeatures

ntroduction. In the last few years, coordinated the setting out of land use LGUs has shown that many of them have the country has seen the resurgence and lot coverage restrictions. This Zoning already adopted flexible zoning models, Iof property developments especially Ordinance eventually became a model for either exclusively or mixing them with the in Metro Manila. The renewed other ordinances passed around the traditional zoning model of specifying developments are buoyed by the positive world. particular land use classifications. Among outlook on the Philippine economy, As buildings rapidly mushroomed, it is the flexible zoning models or techniques continued growth in Overseas Filipino critical to anticipate how our cities and currently used are Planned Unit Workers (OFW) remittances, stabling municipalities would develop over a longer Development, Contract Zoning, Transfer interest rates, lowering of mortgage rates period, say 25 years, taking into account of Development Rights and Special District and recognition of the Philippines as a the population growth, socio-economic Zoning. preferred choice of expanding BPO demographics and changes in One of the most popular forms of flexible companies and call centers. technological advancement. Experiences zoning is Planned Unit Development Most of these developments are located however would point out that while many (PUD), a model espoused in HLURB’s Model in existing Central Business Districts (CBDs) of the zoning ordinances never become Zoning Ordinance (Handbook). PUD is like Makati and Ortigas Centers and in static, this zoning model’s rigidity described by Mesherberg in The emerging nodes like Bonifacio Global City, discouraged creativity, innovation and was Administration of Flexible Zoning Pioneer Complex in Mandaluyong City, vulnerable to parochial interests. Techniques as a “device which allows a Filinvest City, Eastwood and Manila Bay Development and administrative practices, development to be placed and built as a area. meanwhile, did not adopt as fast as the unit, [and] as a result, permits variations From an urban planning perspective, one shifts in preferences, requirements and in many traditional controls related to of the factors that helped these implementation obstacles and limitations. density, land use, setbacks, open space, developments is the shift in the Zoning laws/ordinances have been in and other design elements and timing and comprehensive land use plans and zoning practice in the Philippines as early as the sequence of the development. Thus, PUD ordinances adopted by our local Spanish Period. Since many of the is both a development type and government units (LGUs). Whereas, previous zoning ordinances were passed regulatory process wherein regulations many of our cities and municipalities in the late 1970s and early 1980s, it was would include land use requirements, previously adopted the traditional zoning noticed that incoherent linkages between standards and procedures for model, several of these LGUs now utilize bigger and broader metropolitan, regional, administration. PUD topics cover urban straight-forward or combination of new provincial, city and municipal plans. As a design, land uses, pedestrian and vehicular flexible and the age-old traditional zoning result, numerous local governments access, parking, open spaces models in their regulations. passed variances and exemptions to requirements, life and safety issues, etc. address the changing needs and made it and are found in the new developments Traditional zoning model. This model sensitive to their constituents’ like Bonifacio Global City (Taguig City) and which is prevalently used in the Philippines requirements. Filinvest City (Muntinlupa City). is sometimes referred to as “as-of-right” Today’s zoning ordinances date back to Contract Zoning is another flexible zoning or “Euclidean” zoning. This model takes the 1990s and early 2000 when our cities model that has been adopted. Developers after the 1916 New York City Zoning and municipalities last revised their and lot owners/developers mutually agree Ordinance wherein objective criteria were comprehensive land use plans and zoning to abide by certain commitments under set to serve as basis to what can and can ordinances after almost two decades and the Covenants, Conditions and not be built on the land, e.g. lots zoned a half, in compliance with directives given Restrictions, a more comprehensive for residential use can only accommodate by both then head of the Department of version of the Deed of Restrictions that residential projects. This zoning ordinance Interior and Local Government (DILG) and covers both community-wide addressed in a coherent manner concepts Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board commitments and specific lot conditions. like height and setback controls, addressed (HLURB). In Metro Manila, again Bonifacio Global City problems brought about by excessive and Filinvest City lead in adopting this type densities, incompatible uses and visual Flexible Zoning Model. A scan of the of flexible zoning model. offensiveness of buildings. It also present plans and zoning ordinances of Zoning, see page 18

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man behind the passage of the ome of the country’s first city and Atty. Andre Gerard G. Ballesteros, UAP Architecture Act of 2004, Pimentel first UAP chapter, Cebu makes Legal Counsel. greeted the assembly: “You (architects) Hanother mark in UAP history as capture the Filipino spirit in steel and host city of the 16th National Conference Day 1: Grand Welcome wood.” Winners of the 1st Arkilympics of Architects (NCA) on Oct 26-28, 2007. Drumbeats, dancers, and Hon. Michael were also awarded while an energy-filled More than 800 delegates flew or sailed Rama, Vice Mayor of Cebu City, welcomed Bostik Night capped the night. to the Queen City of the South for a the delegates during the Opening three-day experience of festivities, forum, Ceremonies at the Grand Ballroom of the Day 2: Fellows, Fora, and Fever and fellowship. Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, While some delegates busied themselves Lahug, Cebu City. In his welcome remarks, over souvenirs and city tours, it was still Day 0: Chapter Presidents Assemble Vice Mayor Rama stressed that to achieve work for some 47 UAP College of Fellows The first wave of architects headed to professional excellence, architects should (COF), who deliberated on the three the City Sports Club either as delegate to remember the basics like good manners resolutions submitted during the Chapter the Chapter Presidents’ Assembly held in and right conduct. “One achieves Presidents’ Assembly. They also talked the Sinulog Hall or participants in the 1st professional about assigning coordinators in various key Arkilympics at the City Sports Complex (see excellence by also cities all over the county to hep facilitate sharing with those the activities of the COF. in need,” he COF Chancellor Archt. Maria Cristina added. The Cebu Turalba, fuap, presided the breakfast meeting attended by her officers Jose Siao Ling (Vice Chancellor), Gloria Teodoro (Scribe), Noralita Dumlao (Bursar), and Maria Elena related story). Some 60 chapter presidents and leaders debated over various national and local issues during the assembly. After the discussion, three resolutions were passed. Two of which was related to the review of the proposed UAP By-laws and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. The body agreed that the chapters should official also led the opening of some 50 Cayanan (Past Chancellor). Also present be given ample time to review the said exhibits, accompanied by Medeliano T. was Archt. Roldan. proposal before forwarding it for further Roldan, Jr., UAP National President, and Meanwhile, some 200 dedlegates discussions to the National Board of the conference organizers. toured the city starting off with Matimco Directors. It was also agreed that if a That afternoon, three Inc’s factories. Other destinations were chapter does not submit any comments distinguished speakers shared their Bigfoot Film Schol Tour, and the Lapu-Lapu on the proposed UAP By-laws on an professional insights and architectural Shrine. established deadline, the National Board trends. Dr. Tan Loke Mun of the Malaysia A forum on the Architecture Act would have to assume that same chapter Institue of Architects diverted from the of 2004 was also held simultaneously at agrees with the contents of the proposed usual norms by letting his audience decide the Ballroom of the Waterfront in Lahug. by-laws. on the topics. The discussion included the Main panelists were the Board of The third resolution was focused differences between the distinctive and Architecture (BOA) of the Professional on the establishment of a special th iconic, the current realities of today’s Regulatory Comission (PRC) headed by its committee to review the amendments of world, and how architecture can give a chair person Archt. Armando Alli, fuap. the UAP Code of Ethical Standards for city its distinctive edge. He also explained Also present were BOA members Architects. Other issues raised were how the “small, litlle gap” between the Angeline Chua-Chiaco, fuap, and Marietta Home of the country’s first city and first UAP chapter, Cebu makes another mark in UAP history as host city of the 16th National Conference of Architects (NCA)

include the Task Force on RA9266, peninsula of Malaysia ans the island of Segovia, uap. continuing professional development Sumatra contributed in Malaysia’s global The 16th NCA formally closed with education, internal affairs, conventions and role. the submission of the conference report conferences, and administrative issues and Archt. George Kunihiro of the and acknowledgment of the conference concerns. Japan Institute of Architects discussed organizers. It was followed by the On the presidential table were the “modern Asian Architecture Networlk fellowship night at Tambuli East Beach architects Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr. fuap (mAAN) while Mr. Renato Constantino of Resort. Delegates were treated to island (National President and Presiding Officer), Greenpeace expounded on the negative food and music, and raffle prizes. Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuap (National effects of Global Warming and how The successful event was headed by Executive Vice President), Edric Marco C. architects can contribute in alleviating it. architects Roger T. Ong (Executive Florentino, fuap (Past National President), Day 1 would have been incomplete Director), Catherine T. Carunungan (16th and Danilo M. Fuentebella, fuap (Vice without the regal presence of the guest Conference Director). by Karl Aries President for Area C). Also present was of honor, Hon. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. The Emerson F. Cabilao 18 features aroundtheuap BACOLOD, MARIKINA VALLEY, QUEZON CITY CHAPTERS AROUNDTHEUAP

NAW Basketball Tournament in Davao The UAP Davao Chapter recently Salvador Sandoval concluded the successful staging of the and Anselmo 2007 NAW (Nationwide Architecture Ferrazzini, Week) Invitational Basketball Tournament respectively. with the culminating championship game held last December 8, 2007 at the Garden Oases Basketball Court in Davao City. Emerging champion was Wilcon Builders Supply, which beat UAP Graduate Auxiliary (UAPGA), 81-70, in a tightly fought finals match. Earlier, UAP Davao took the third place after defeating Ateneo de Davao Architecture, 54-47, in the curtain-raiser. architecture students through the game of basketball. On its maiden season in The event, which ran for nine weeks, 2005, the Executives from the City attracted eight teams. Aside from Wilcon, Mayor’s Office won the championship UAPGA, Ateneo and UAP Davao, other while the following year, NTD Architects teams that saw action were MutiCon claimed the crown. With the success of (Multiline-Mapecon), PIA Davao Section, The annual basketball tournament has the 2007 NAW Basketball Invitational S.E.A. Olympus Marketing, and Engineer been going on for three years now. Tournament, UAP Davao is looking All Stars. The tournament kicked off last Organized by UAP Davao as a feature forward to another exciting season in September 30, 2007, with a symbolic sports activity during the celebration of 2008 as several teams have already opening ceremony, which was graced by NAW, it aims to foster camaraderie among signified to join the tournament on its UAP past and present District D-1 Directors architects, engineers, suppliers and next staging. By Ericson P. Europa 19 features

Equally significant with the hosting of the latter eking out a score of 52 all decision In Division B, Archt. Ramon Escario was 16th National Conference of Architects was game in overtime and ended up with a declared Champion closely trailed by the launching of the First Arkilympics held score of 65 to 68 points in favor of architects Melanie Cruz and Frank Lord for on 28 Oct. 2007. Four events were held Bacolod. second and third places. On the other simultaneously was held at the City Sports hand, Division C saw Archt. Rolly Francisco Club in Cebu Business Park, namely: Shake, Ratlle, and Bowl as its Champion with architects Dick Badminton, billiards, bowling and From 25 bowlers, architects Hermie Balagtas and Jun Andre, who settled for basketball. Golf, on the other hand, took Prudente, Bong Yague, Banger Estepa, second and third places. place at Cebu Country Club in Banilad. and Peter Borador garnered a winning Archt. Gabriel Yap bagged Special Prizes Archt. Elbert Michael Begonia, chapter total of 1,514. Architects Nonoy Liston, for garnering the Longest Drive at hole president of UAP Greenhills, led the Kerwin Lee, Abbe Fermiza, and Daniel # 8 and the Most Number of Pars opening which was madee more Lim came in second with 1,475 points throughout the game with 11 points. memorable with a dramatic torch-lighting followed by Filomeno Kangleon, Ronnie He was also the Over-all Gross Champion juncture by Archt. Ardel Santos of UAP Suares, Joe Roncal, and Emerson Quina f o r Division A following closely Bulacan. with 1,469 points. by Archt. Randy Good defense for offense Golf War Banzon. Four teams, representing the country’s Forty-five (45) golfers Another major cities: Manila, Cebu, Davao and were divided into player Bacolod, vied for the basketball crown. three divisions. In 16th NCA hosts AArrkkiillyymmppiiccss Manila team reigned supreme in the hard court after tallying 49 points UAP’s first National sports event victory over the Negros team with 28 points. The host team Cebu came in 3rd place triumphing over the Davao Division A, Archt. Mcoy Cuisea was from Division A bagged an award, Archt. team 60 points to 47 points. Davao and awarded Champion of Division A. Benito Ang, who started at flight Bacolod had an edge-of-your-seat Architects Randy Banzon and Gilbert number 6 won as the Over-all Net encounter in the eliminations, with Cruz settled for second and third place. Champion.

Zoning from page 17 adopted to enable projects therein to accomplish desired objectives and results. Cainta101 pics The Transfer of Development Rights As of 2007, 265 IT parks and buildings in (TDRs) is also used by at least two cities various parts of the country are able to in Metro Manila, Taguig and Makati. benefit from a wide range of economic, Under this technique, lot buyers/ permitting and labor-related PEZA developers are able to transfer part of incentives, making the IT-related industry their vested rights related to their - one of the fastest growing Philippine “buildable” floor areas to neighboring lot/ industries. s without impacting the whole development area/project. This model Concluding Remarks. While many of stems from the concept that the rights our local government units continue to to use the land, including the amount of use exclusive traditional zoning model, we floor areas that could be build on a expect other LGUs to eventually follow particular lot or gross floor area (GFA), the front-runners who had adopted can be moved to another lot under these flexible zoning models. Local certain regulations. To the credit of the governments however, should note that Taguig City local government executives the selection of the appropriate types and council members, this model is now of flexible zoning models should be widely used in Bonifacio Global City as aligned with their cities or municipalities’ developers maximize their allowable visions/missions. Moreover, the adoption development density, while balancing of new models should be accompanied sustainability issues and impacts on the by the updating of their legal and environment. administrative regulations, standards and Starting in late 1990s, the Philippine procedures as well as the upgrading of Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) the skills of would-be administrators and designated certain areas and buildings as enforcers, Where needed, LGUs wanting Information Technology (IT) Special to adopt these models should be also Economic Zone, a form of Special District seek professional assistance if they Zoning. A district is so classified such that, believe that they do not have such subject to certain conditions, estate or expertise in preparing their revised plans building-wide zoning regulations are and ordinances. 20 features

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