A THREE - YEAR CELEBRATION

Following are just some of the programs and projects that UAP members can look forward to as we celebrate the Golden Jubilee.

The UAP History Book Volume 2 (2001-2025) – As the sequel to the first UAP History Book published in the year 2000 - “The 25 Years of UAP”, this second volume will feature the terms of office of all the UAP National Presidents from FY 2000-2001 to FY 2024-2025, along with updated sections on the further growth of the UAP through its chapters, as well as new sections on UAP’s membership to international organizations, Bayanahing Arkitektura- our corporate social responsibility program, awards and recognitions received, the UAP National Headquarters, among others.

Likhang Ginto – The Likha Gold Medal Awardee Lecture and Exhibit Series – Beginning in 2022, this lecture and exhibit series will feature the life, works, philosophies and service of all the Likha Awardees. The Likha awardees up until 2025 will also be featured in a coffee table book.

Gintong Parangal – The Golden Jubilee Design Awards –Recognition will be given to 50 iconic buildings or projects from the last 50 years, across all building types, representative of the UAP’s commitment to design excellence through its members. These buildings will also be featured in a coffee table book.

KYP Live: Kwentong Ginto – This will be a series of programs to be produced by UAP Comms and Studio 53, highlighting the significant events, highlights and achievements that have characterized the past 50 years of the UAP, through podcasts, variety shows and concerts, and through a social media plan where members can also send in their own personal experiences in being part and serving through the organization.

The UAP Golden Jubilee Gala Night – This will be the culminating activity of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, featuring Member and Chapter Awards, live performances, among others.

NP De Guzman, in his message he delivered in Dubai, enjoined all members of the UAP to celebrate this milestone in the history of the UAP.

“Our organization, since its inception in 1975, has been at the forefront of the pursuit of the profession, the professionals, the professional product and our professional organization. Onwards to the 50 years of UAP in 2025, we have to celebrate. We have to celebrate the trials and the triumphs, the frustrations and felicitations, the problems and of course our solutions” he said.

“Because everything is part of this game we call life, we cannot have everything, but we can make the best of anything if we continue to be united in our hearts and minds” he added.