Onwards to UAP at 50

Uap Kicks Off Golden Jubilee At 47th Founding Anniversary

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA), kicked off its Golden Jubilee Celebration at the 47th Founding Anniversary last March 26, 2022 with back to back programs held at the UAP National Headquarters Building in Quezon City and the Philippines Pavilion at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, UAE.

With the theme Unity – Collaboration Across Borders, this year’s anniversary is the first of its kind as it was jointly celebrated in the Philippines and overseas, giving due recognition and honor to the Global Filipino Architects who have continued to contribute to make this world an exciting platform for architecture and design.

It also served as kick-off for the UAP 50th Founding Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) which the organization will be celebrating in 2025, marking 50 years since it obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commission Registration No. 60782 after almost 4 years of negotiations.

Uap National Headquarters Program

The program for the day started off at 8:00AM (GMT+8) with the Flag Raising Ceremonies led by Cochairman for the 50th Founding Anniversary, National Auditor Arch.

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP and National Treasurer Arch. Jason S. Ang, UAP, ASEAN AR, PIEP. Also in attendance were Hon. Arch. Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP, AA, Member, PRBAR Member, Signatory for LPA; Arch.

Luis C. Montes, Jr., FUAP, Signatory for APGA; Arch. Maria Nina B. Arce, FUAP, AA, APEC AR, ChancellorElect, UAP College of Fellows; RDA3 District Director Arch. Maricelia Arce Ignacio, UAP; together with Past National Presidents Arch. Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., FUAP, AA, APEC AR; Arch. Enrique O. Olonan, FUAP; and Arch. Emmanuel P. Cuntapay, FUAP. Officers from Metro Manila-based UAP chapters were also present.

This was followed by the unveiling of the proposed designs for the Architect’s Credo Wall and UAP Timeline Wall to be located at the Ground Floor Lobby of the UAP HQ, The designs were presented by the UAP Committee on Land and Building Management, through its Deputy Chair, Ar. Alberto S. Gonzalez III and Member, Ar. Marvin R. Reabad in behalf of CLBM Chair Ar. Jacinth John A. Lazo.

The attendees then proceeded to Teatro Arkitekto for the Thanksgiving Mass which was officiated by Fr. Rey Paglinawan, from the Diocese of Cubao.

The mass was followed by the Program

Proper hosted by UAP Comms and RDB1 District Director, Ar. Jose Tan, UAP, PIEP showcasing messages from UAP National Executive Officers, Founding Members and Past National Presidents. In his Welcome Remarks, NT Ang referred to this year’s celebrations as the “starting line onwards to UAP at 50.”

“Today…is a resounding kick-off… (as) we, as a proud and illustrious organization, celebrate towards our Golden Jubilee in 2025. The road to gold has not been easy. It has been strewn with many challenges along the way. But reaching a ripe and mature 47 years is really indicative of the far more many inroads and victories and achievements... Let us give honor and acclaim to all those who have worked hard especially those who have gone before us” he said.

This was followed by video messages from the other members of the UAP Management Committee – National President Arch. Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, FUAP; National Executive Vice President Arch. Richard M. Garcia, FUAP, AA, PALA, PIEP; and Secretary General Arch. Jonathan V. Manalad, UAP, PIEP.

The rest of the program was highlighted by messages from Chancellor-Elect Nina Bailon-Arce, Vice President for Area D Arch. Albert S. Rosel, UAP and the Past National Presidents Arch. Froilan L. Hong, FUAP; Arch. Jaime C. Marquez, FUAP; Arch. Yolanda David-Reyes, FUAP, LIKHA, AA, APEC AR; Arch. Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, LIKHA, AA, APEC AR; Arch. Rozanno C. Rozal, FUAP, AA, APEC AR; PNP Roldan; PNP Olonan; and PNP Cuntapay. Arch. Montes, one of three surviving signatories of the document approving the Constitution and By-Laws of the UAP, recounted his memories of those auspicious moments of our organizations history. The other two surviving signatories are PNP Hong and Hon. Tandoc.

The morning program was wrapped up by a message and announcements from 47th UAP National Convention Director Arch. Minerva C. Rosel, UAP.