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MONTHLY CHAPTER ACTIVITY & ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

Chapter UAP124 Dubai Chapter MONTH OF August Chapter President Arch. Christian R. Vasquez, UAP Contact Numbers +971 58 508 3299 DATE August 31, 2019 Email Address [email protected] SUBMITTED

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MONTH Indicate your chapter activities undertaken during the month such as Chapter GMM, Professional Development Seminars, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, etc

ACTIVITY NO.1 Title of Activity Inspirational Messages for SPLE 2019 Aspirants Date August 04, 2019

Total Attendees Venue Social Media Objective of the Inspire and boost the confidence of SPLE 2019 Aspirants on taking their licensure exam Activity Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic Others ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP corporate ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence thrust

Motivational Words: To our SPLE-FLEA 2019 aspirants who will take their architectural licensure exam on Aug 12-13. #wereinthistogether #uap124dubai

Activity: Posted inspirational videos and messages from renowned Filipino Architects for SPLE 2019 Aspirants on social media platforms

Accomplishment: Inspired many SPLE 2019 Aspirants for their Architecture licensure examination.

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Ar. Benjamin K. Panganiban Jr. FUAP, APEC Architect, ASEAN Architect, AR, AA, DFRIA UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES NATIONAL PRESIDENT

“Good day fellow Architect of UAP Dubai headed by President Chrisitan Vasquez and those who will take SPLE this coming August 1, particularly those who will take the Architecture exams. UAP National wishes you all the best in this endeavor and we look forward in the future when you become one of the architects and one of the best in our profession. With that, we extend to all of you our warm wishes and may God bless all of us”

Ar. Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, APEC ARCHITECT 11TH UAP LIKHA AWARDEE, 9TH UAP NATIONAL PRESIDENT (1986)

“To the aspirants to the profession know that you are in a very special place & in a very special time where the entire world is looking at in terms of new architectural & engineering marvels.

Be serious in your pursuit of our profession. Look forward the creator & ask to give you the wisdom to pass the exam.

May you all be blessed.”

Ar. Felino Palafox Jr., PhD.hc, FUAP, APEC ARCHITECT, HARVARD GSD, Intl ASSOCIATE AIA, APA, ULI, ICSC, Fellow CTBUH, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT-URBAN PLANNER MANAGING PARTNER & FOUNDER of PALAFOX ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT & FOUNDER of PALAFOX ARCHITECTURE

“I wish you all the best colleagues on the profession of Architecture in you board exam for architecture next week.

I know you will all pass the board exam, just do your best and God will do the rest.”

Ar. Jonathan Manalad, PHD, UAP, PIEP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UAP COMMISION ON EDUCATION

“Aim to succeed not just for yourself, not just for your family but most importantly for your country. When you dream, dream big. When you’re called to serve, serve well.”

Ar. Royal Pineda, UAP PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT & CEO of Budji+Royal Architecture+Design

“I would like to congratulate and commend UAP Dubai for pushing through and keeping this advocacy of promoting and supporting for future Architects of the Philippines in Dubai.

I’m wishing you all the luck future Architects, board takers. Hopefully, we’ll have more modern Filipino Architects to help make our country proud at the same time help make our country better. I’m looking forward to the results of your exams and again Good Luck!”

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ACTIVITY NO.2 Title of Activity Membership Drive and BOD Meeting Date August 07, 2019 Pita Restaurant Burjuman Dubai, Total Attendees 13 Venue UAE Objective of the Membership registration and discussion regarding the activities and strategies of every committee Activity Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic Others ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP corporate ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence thrust

Re: Uncollected previous IAPOA Certificates, RFIDs, and/or PRC IDs from 2 to 10 years ago. All uncollected IDs and certificates will be sent back to UAP HQ Quezon City after Aug 7, 2019.

Activity: Membership registration Accomplishment: Gained 350+ members

Activity: Discussion with directors regarding on the activities and strategies of every committee Accomplishment: Activities and strategies that was discussed 1. Online archives 2. Surveys 3. News and Info Distribution 4. Job Opportunities 5. Contact Info of New Members 6. Frequently Asked Questions (By Members and Non-Members) 7. Social Media Posts 8. Proposal of weekly focus posts

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ACTIVITY NO.3 Title of Activity Awards Night of SPLE-FLEA Date August 02, 2019

Total Attendees 87 Venue Avenue Hotel Dubai, UAE Objective of the Awarding the aspirants on their extraordinary skills showcased during review periods Activity Type of Activity GMM ✔ Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic Others ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP corporate ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence thrust

8 months of volunteer mentorship ended in an awarding ceremony and a victory party. SPLE-FLEA MENTORS DUBAI

Activity: SPLE-FLEA Awarding and Motivational Speech from UAP DUBAI President including the Executive committee officers and SPLE-FLEA Mentors. Accomplishment: Event Programs: 1. Awarding 2. Games and Talent showcase 3. Motivational speech form UAP Dubai officers and mentors

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ACTIVITY NO.4 Title of Activity Prayers for Successful Licensure Examination Date August 02, 2019 St. Mary’s Church Oud Metha Total Attendees 90 Venue Dubai, UAE Objective of the Take a blessing from God for the SPLE Aspirants Activity Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic Others ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence corporate thrust

UAP 124 Dubai BODs and SPLE 2019 mentors shows support in full force! Our Future Registered License Architects of the Philippines. We are all in this together!

Activity: Praying and Blessing Accomplishment: 70+ Aspirants was blessed and prayed together with UAP officers and SPLE-FLEA mentors, in preparation for the licensure examination.

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ACTIVITY NO.5 Opposition Letter Regarding the Petition to Remove the Title of Activity Presumption of Important Cultural Property (ICP) on the Date August 13, 2019 Zaragoza Building Total Attendees Venue Dubai. UAE Objective of the To stop the demolition of an Important Cultural Property (ICP), of Zaragoza Building Activity Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic Others ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP corporate ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence thrust

Another Zaragoza creation in danger! The Zaragoza Building in Legaspi Village, City by National Artist for Architecture Jose Maria Zaragoza is under threat from a proponent seeking to remove the presumption of important cultural property automatically bestowed on the structure as the work of a National Artist. Said building is also the headquarters of award-winning design studio, BAAD. Last 2018, the iconic Philbanking Building in Manila was demolished after being condemned by city hall for 'structural instability.'

Activity: Wrote an opposition letter regarding the petition to remove the presumption of important cultural property (ICP) on the Zaragoza building Accomplishment: Saved a heritage building made by our national artist.

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ACTIVITY NO.6 Title of Activity Exam preparation tradition of SPLE Dubai Date August 11-13, 2019

Total Attendees 90 Venue Adagio Hotel, Abu Dhabi UAE Objective of the Support SPLE aspirants on taking the exam. Activity Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic Others ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence corporate thrust

Behind every success there is an unseen hardwork, sacrifice, and persistence. Congratulations to our UAP 124 Dubai's Board of Directors 2019. 10 years of producing registered license Filipino architects in Dubai.

Activity: An annual tradition that supports the aspirants on preparing physically, mentally and emotionally before taking, during and after the examination Accomplishment: Conducted a successful licensure examination to all the SPLE Aspirants.

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ACTIVITY NO.6 Title of Activity SPLE Dubai and SPLE Abu Dhabi Victory Party Date August 14, 2019

Total Attendees 95 Venue Adagio Hotel Abu Dhabi UAE Objective of the Uniting SPLE-FLEA DUBAI and SPLE-FLEA Dubai Activity Others Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence corporate thrust

The true meaning of U in UAP. United (adjective) - when people are United about something, they agree about it and act together. SPLE FLEA 2019 mentors of UAP Dubai and UAP Abu Dhabi together as one. Producing more Registered License Architects in the UAE. 10 years and beyond.

Activity: Social networking between SPLE Dubai, SPLE Abu Dhabi, SPLE Aspirants and, UAP DUBAI Accomplishment: Strengthen the bond between each group, uniting everyone with a common goal on promoting the profession.

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ACTIVITY NO.7 Title of Activity Collection and Donation of School Supplies Date August 17, 2019

Total Attendees Venue Dubai UAE Objective of the Donate school supplies to less fortunate students in the Philippines Activity Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic Others ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP corporate ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence thrust

UAP Dubai' SPLE FLEA 2019 future architects collected 192 pencils, 91 highlighters, 12 sharperners, 56 ballpens, 15 rulers, 1 magnifying glass and 3 scientific calculators. Instead of doing the traditional breaking of pencils after taking their 2-day board exam in Abu Dhabi, these school will be donated to the selected public school in the Philippines.

Activity: Collected school supplies from aspirants’ donation which will be given to public schools in the Philippines Accomplishment: Donating 192 Pnecils, 91 Highlihter, 12 Sharpeners, 56 Ballpens, 15 Rulers, 1 Magnifying glass and 3 scientific calculators to student of public schools in the Philippines

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ACTIVITY NO. 8 Title of Activity Bangkota Philippine EXPO2020 Meeting Date August 20, 2019 Philippine Consulate General Total Attendees 7 Venue Dubai UAE Objective of the Discuss and prepare for EXPO2020 Activity Others Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic ______Activity in line with ✔ Profession ✔ Professional ✔ Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product 4Ps Activity in support of the UAP ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence corporate thrust

As the UAE gets ready for the biggest event in its history, UAP Dubai chapter together with the PCG in Dubai and PTIC-DTI Dubai are preparing 3 major UAP 124 events to support our country's participation to the World Expo 2020.

Activity: Meeting with Philippine EXPO2020 Team.

Accomplishment: Discussed items: 1. Bangkota Talk,

9 September 2019, 1900H, Vox Cinema – Deira City Center Theme—Royal to discuss the architectural design of the Philippine pavilion Program − UAP President’s Opening Remarks − CG Paul’s Inspirational Message − Royal’s Talk on the Bangkota Design Profile of audience—we already have 150 confirmed UAP members Promotion and Marketing—Although the seats are already fully booked, PCG will still promote the event on its FB page and website to create awareness on the activities of PCG to promote Expo2020

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2. Crea8 x Innov8 29 ovember 2019, 1900-2200H, Warehouse 4, Al Quoz

Theme—highlight the creativity of Draft Program − UAP President − Congen Paul’s message − Assec Rosvi Gaestos on creativity as product, and Filipinos as creative people − Ms. Marian Roces, curator of Bangkota − Other Resource Persons who will speak for 8 Minutes i. Animation 1. Kristian Apostol (Upnext Studio, from Cartoon Network) – suggested by FCC ii. Culinary 1. Chef Jade Saducas – suggested by FCC 2. Chef JM Venus – suggested by Jo-C iii. Fashion 1. Gweys Soriano – suggested by FCC 2. Ryan Pacioles – suggested by FCC 3. Michael Amazona - suggested by FCC iv. Film 1. Kamil Roxas – suggested by FCC 2. Patrick Fronda – suggested by FCC 3. Melon Quinzon Perez – suggested by FCC 4. Mike Nerpiol – suggested by Jo-C v. Music 1. Cromwell Ojeda – suggested by FCC 2. X and Mackie of WYWY - suggested by FCC vi. Interior design 1. Rochelle Beligon - suggested by UAP Christian vii. Marketing and Communications 1. FCC viii. Photography 1. Jay Alonzo - suggested by FCC 2. Donnell Guimiran - suggested by FCC 3. Cesar Parroco - suggested by FCC

Selection Process—“Nominees” will be requested to submit an essay/video narrating his inspiring story. UAP Christian to come up with questions. Note: Speakers suggested by FCC and Jo-C are not aware that they were nominated. Food: Shakey’s contact of UAP

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