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EXPO 2020 DUBAI PROGRAM
The Dubai program was held at 5:00PM (GMT+4) at the Philippines’ “Bangkota” Pavilion at EXPO 2020, starting with UAP Talks featuring PRBOA Chair and UAP Past National President Hon. Arch. Robert S. Sac, FUAP, AA, APEC AR, who talked about ASEAN Architect and APEC Architect Qualifications and Opportunities, and the husband and wife tandem of Arch. Jose Ramon Carunungan, FUAP,AA and Arch. Catherine B. Carunungan, FUAP, AA, who shared their insights on the international practice of architecture. Arch. Royal Christopher L. Pineda, UAP, the architect of Bangkota, briefed the attendees on the philosophy behind his design and gave the attendees an exclusive tour of the pavilion.
The program then resumed with the Chapter Presidents of the Host Chapters, Arch. Kristine Marasigan, UAP (Dubai) and Arch. Jay Bertoldo, UAP (Abu Dhabi) giving there welcome remarks.
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This was followed by messages from UAP Past National Presidents Arch. Ramon S. Mendoza, FUAP and Arch. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA, as well as from members of the UAP ManCom led by UAP National President Armando Eugene C. De Guzman, III, FUAP.
As the highlight of the program, NP De Guzman led the unveiling of the UAP Golden Jubilee logo, assisted by the Co-Chairs for the 50th Anniversary Celebration, NA Dumlao and Arch. Christian R. Vasquez, UAP. This was immediately followed by the unveiling of the UAP Golden Jubilee Plaque led by CP Marasigan and CP Bertoldo. The plaque was showcased in Expo 2020 until its closing and will be transported to Manila in time for the 47th National Convention in April 2022.
As culmination, NP De Guzman, assisted by CP Marasigan and CP Bertoldo, awarded certificates of recognition to the Global Filipino Architects of the UAP behind the design and construction of EXPO 2020 Dubai.
“The Global Filipino Architects of the UAP is a celebration, a celebration of our ingenuity, creativity and resilience as Filipinos. Because we truly matter. The world is open. And case in point, our architects here in Dubai are very significant in the building of this great nation,” NP De Guzman said.
Arch. Jan Michael Peramide, UAP (Dubai) served as program host.
The exclusive event partner for the 47th UAP Founding Anniversary is Davies Paints Philippines.
