NCA 2021: The PAGTINDIG Programs

By: Ar. Ludivico P. Idaño, UAP

This fiscal year’s National Conference of Architects 2021 was truly challenging. All ORGCOM meetings were done via zoom, including all presentations of the program before the MANCOM, EXECOM and NBD. The NCA 2021 forum contributed a huge impact in the conference’s high attendance of more than 1,200 delegates.

Apart from the conference’s core programs, NCA 2021 injected pre-conference CSR activities in response to the urgent needs of time, and with 27 participants that responded, we believe we were able to create impact, positivity, hope and inspiration to people and communities amid uncertainties.

The PAGTINDIG programs featured architects and segments that highlighted the conference.

PANDEMIC ARCHITECT who specializes in pandemic-responsive designs featured, Ar. Joel Rico.

ARCHITECT IN PANDEMIC who personifies the theme PAGTINDIG (SA GITNA NG HAMON NG PANDEMYA), who quickly adapted to the challenges of the new normal, equipped himself of the necessary tools and learning, and continuously performed architectural services amid pandemic risks and threats, featured Ar. Alvin Garcia.

BayanARKIhan: Support Local Program was created to promote the spirit of BAYANIHAN AMONG ARCHITECTS especially amid pandemic, feature ARKIPRENEUR’S stories of success amid uncertainties and provide avenue for their business ventures where fellow architects could support and patronize. NCA 2021 featured Ar. Ramon Abiera for XAM MODULAR FLOAT BOAT MFG, Ar. Dante Aguirre for DESIGNING DELICIOUS, Ar. Maricris Cruz for MMCRUZ BICYCLE TRADING, Ar. Gerard Orada for

HBOX BORACAY and Ar.

Gilos-Tayag for B&G SKIN REJUVE.

SALUDO: Serbisyong Arkitekto (Advocacy Category) recognized an architect who exemplifies leadership through service, kindness and compassion by way of community service and advocacies to the lessprivileged sector of the society, fulfilling the nobility of the profession as nation-builder in the social context, featured Ar. Restituto Renia.

DAMAYAN: SAGOT KITA ARKI Program and Fundraiser was a call for kindness and compassion especially those looking for opportunities to help COVID-19 afflicted colleagues, in support of the UAPMember1st Welfare Fund Programs. Our sincerest gratitude to those who participated and extended kindness, the program was able to raise more than 180,000.00 which will go directly to UAP-MWF: Ar. Carlos Lacuna, Regional District A3, QC South Triangle Chapter, Bataan-Balanga Chapter, NEVP Ar. Richard Garcia, Ar. Ramon

Abiera, QC Silangan Chapter, Tarlac Chapter, District of B2 “DoBii” Band, KSA Eastern Province Chapter, Guam USA Chapter, Ar. Dante Aguirre, Zambales-Olongapo Chapter, art-piece auction winners Ar. Jesus Palingcod Jr. and Ar. Corina Sibayan-Moleta, and all UAP GCASH account anonymous donors. For the rest of the delegates, a percentage of the registration fee will also go to the UAP MWF as proceeds. Thank you all very much on behalf of NCA 2021 PAGTINDIG and UAP. “TOTOONG SA PAGDADAMAYAN, WALANG HINDI KAKAYANIN”.

The intents and purposes of these PAGTINDIG programs are to inspire, spark positivity, champion the spirit of BAYANIHAN, highlight the nobility of the profession, and open-up opportunities for kindness and compassion especially amid pandemic. All these we call significant value affirmed that truly, UAP CARES.