NCA 2021 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

On behalf of the United Architects of the Philippines and the NCA 2021 PAGTINDIG Organizing Committee, I wish to extend sincerest gratitude to all of the more than 1,200 delegates-participants, National Board of Directors, UAP Secretariat, speakers, presenters, third party service providers, and industry partners that contributed to the success of the NCA 2021 PAGTINDIG.

Pre-pandemic, NCAs were held in different areas of UAP to bring it closer to the chapters. Amid global pandemic, NCA 2021 was held on October 1516, 2021 via HYBRID format: full virtual conference for the participants while in-person attendance for the Organizing Committee (ORGCOM) and Technical Personnel.

Apart from the NCA’s core programs, we strengthened its intents and purposes by injecting pre-conference CSR activities to respond to the urgent needs of time, in fulfillment of our CSR as an organization. Further, NCA 2021 entitled PAGTINDIG, shared timely approaches in coping up and further equipped Architects as we face the challenges of the transition.

The conference’s theme “TINDIG ARKITEKTO: Matikas na Pagharap sa Hamon ng Transisyon” expressed it all. The architects’ featured stories of success amid pandemic likewise demonstrated inclusivity and inspiration. Ultimately, NCA 2021 featured the nobility of the architecture profession in many facets of service, highlighting in parallel, innate kindness and compassion. The success of DAMAYAN: SAGOT KITA ARKI program segment expressed it all.

And all these we call significant value, affirmed that truly, UAP CARES.

Special thanks to the NCA2021 ORGCOM composed of servant leaders for joining this journey and UAP Secretariat for the extended support. Thank you UAP leadership and the NBD for the trust and confidence, and for the wonderful opportunity to pilot a national gathering of Architects.

Above all, thank you God Almighty for keeping everyone well and safe throughout the journey. To God be all the glory! MABUHAY ANG MGA ARKITEKTONG FILIPINO!