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Virgilio D. Andres Jr., FUAP Executive Director , Professional Development Commission

Arch. Ma. Elena Lamasan

Arch. Edlee Tusi

UAP-Manila Centrum

UAP-QC Central

Arch. Kristine Lagman

Arch. Karl Aries Emerson Cabilao

Arch. Ericson Europa

UAP-Tabaco

UAP-Sugbu

UAP-North Davao

PREPPING ‘17-’18 PLANS

Ma. Elena E. Lamasan, UAP Chairperson, Committee on Publications Edlee S. Tusi, UAP Editor-in-Chief

LEFT: The 1st UAP Publication Committee Meeting this Fiscal Year 20172018 with UAP NP Guillermo Hisancha and NEVP Benj Panganiban Jr. together with Ar Felicisimo A. Tejuco Jr, Chairperson, UAP Committee on UAP Journal , Ar. Ma Elena E. Lamasan, Chairperson, the UAP Publication, Ar Tessa Espinas, the former Chairperson of the UAP Journal, 2017-2018, and Ar Edlee Tusi, Editor in Chief, the UAP Post . Not in the picture are: Ar. Kristine M. Lagman, Area B, Editor, UAP Post, Ar Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, Area C, Editor, UAP Post, Ar.Jennifer BenedictoIral, Vice-Chair, UAP Committee on UAP Journal and Ar John Lemuel Llacuna, Vice Chair, Committee on UAP Publications. The UAP Publications is one of the Committees under the PDC – Professional Development Commission with Executive Director Ar. Virgilio Andres, Jr.

Kristine M. Lagman, UAP Associate Editor for Area B Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, FUAP Associate Editor for Area C Ericson P. Europa, UAP Associate Editor for Area D

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FY 2017-2018 Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP, AA, APEC Ar. National President Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr., FUAP, AA, APEC Ar. National Executive Vice President Jessie D. Avila, UAP Area A Vice President Reynaldo S. Acosta, FUAP Area B Vice President

Trinidad G. Saligumba, UAP Area D Vice President Renato A. Heray, FUAP, AA, PALA Secretary General Pamela N. Amador, FUAP National Treasurer Eldred Caesar I. Tan, FUAP National Auditor Ma. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA, APEC Ar. Immediate Past National President Maria Lisa V. Santos, FUAP Chancellor, College of Fellows

Published quarterly by the UAP Publications Committee. For your comments/suggestions or recommendations, you may email the editor: uappublications@gmail.com.

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“ContinUnity”

Editor’s Note

Moises L. Abellera, UAP Area C Vice President

Editor for Area D

National Council Chair

Editor for Area C

Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP, APEC AR, AA,

Editor for Area B

FY 2017-2018

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Continue, so you can unify. Unify, so you can continue.

These two distinctive phrases define an amalgamation of characters, ideals, objectives, and how it is being managed. What’s more of that rocky uphill battle was the limitation set by time. So then, the best that the administration can do was to buy more time and good thing was, it did. True enough, this new Fiscal Year has ushered a great jumpstart for the administration of Arch. Guillermo Hisancha, especially on the efforts for unity among the architects, as well as with allied and related professions. More importantly, on the response of the leadership to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law, already in full force. Time is ticking and this indeed requires greater effort to address the needs of the membership to meet the challenges at hand. Thus, there shall be a continuity of the commitment under its last fiscal year’s thrust which was Unity, Accountability and Professional Excellence. After the membership has spoken for a need for continuity of programs under the current administration, it’s high time that the officers, as well as the membership, get back to their feet and keep the ball rolling and put their acts together. The initiative of the administration, coupled by the

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cooperation of the membership will pave the way to a smooth implementation of programs and resolution to the challenges being faced by the Filipino Architect. This portmanteau might have been used among papers for many times already. But the message behind is very clear. It’s a twopronged approach to the current situation of our Organization, faced with the encounters to the Profession yet solutions are available. Provided, every member of the Organization should work hand-in-hand and with sound judgment, carry out the plans without any hesitation. This response is what the UAP needs and shall always be needing.

Arch. EDLEE S. TUSI, UAP Editor-in-Chief

MESSAGES Starting it Right A Good and Vibrant Year in the First Quarter of FY 2017-2018 It is a great privilege, and will always be, to serve as the National President of UAP for a second term. The UAP has been my professional home – a place where I have found purpose, value, and enduring commitment and service to our members. My main mission has been to ensure the continuance of our humble success which will focus on the ideals of UAP which are, to UNITE all registered and licensed Filipino Architects regardless of its affiliations, differing opinions or divergence of interests, to PROMOTE the architectural profession, and to ADVANCE the continuing professional development of all Filipino Architects, under the theme: UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY and PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE. Throughout the years, we have exerted tons of combined efforts mixed with great sacrifices to the point of providing huge extents of personal time, talent, including personal resources. To all of those who have been working together with me in a common goal of coming up with a strong and vibrant fiscal year, our current National Board of Directors, Executive Directors, Committee Chairpersons, officers and members of Special and Standing Committees, Chapter Officers and many countless volunteers – your efforts are truly appreciated. With your active participation, collaboration and untiring support, I am confident that we will be steadfast in addressing the pressing concerns and challenges ahead. Indeed, it’s "a good start" for this fiscal year. Thus, I would like to share and highlight the following activities, events, programs and priorities of our administration which I believe are demonstrative of the thrusts and goals that we have done so far for the first quarter.

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UNITY GETTING INVOLVED

With your active participation, collaboration and untiring support, I am confident that we will be steadfast in addressing the pressing concerns and challenges ahead.

The Official Representative to the Department of Public Works and Highways, incumbent Chairman of the UAP Committee on Government Service and Valenzuela City Building Official Arch. Edison M. Padilla, together with Vice Chairman of the Board of Consultants of the DPWH NBCDO Arch. Rey S. Gabitan, were invited to be part of the review team in the Proposed Philippine Building Act Repealing the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096) held last August 10-11, at the DPWH Secre-

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Heads of Architectures School in the Philippines, and University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture Alumni Association. Mañosa has been a UAP Fellow and Likha Awardee of the United Architects of the Philippines; Honorary Fellow of the Philippine Institute of Architects; Gawad Gintong Likha recipient of the UAP, PIA and Cultural Center of the Philippines; and ASEAN Architect; ANNUAL PLANNING SESSION AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CAUCUS In preparation for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, last June 2, the UAP conducted the Annual Planning Session to form the strategic direc-

tion and define measurable priorities and goals of the present administration In August 25, I have called for a meeting of NEVP Benjamin Panganiban, Executive Directors, and Chairpersons of all Special Committees under the Office of the National President to discuss some important matters. This includes clustering of Special Committees under different Commissions, Operational Policy on the Conduct of CPD and CPD Coordination Flowchart, and Format and Submission of Reports on all Special Committees. The Special Committees under the Office of the National President have been very active in highlighting several activities that had been undertaken. To be continued on Page 5

tary’s Cottage, Cabinets Hill, Baguio City. September 20 – We called for a meeting to addressed concerns of the DPWH NBC Review Committee and discussed several issues and approaches necessary to protect the profession and the courses of actions to be taken. UNIFIED NOMINATION OF ARCHITECT FRANCISCO T. MAÑOSA FOR NATIONAL ARTIST IN ARCHITECTURE Arch. Fancisco “Bobby” T. Mañosa’s significant contributions to the development of Philippine architecture through his numerous pioneering and innovative projects that span more than fifty years resulted to unanimous decision for his nomination for National Artist in Architecture. Arch. Mañosa earned the endorsements of the United Architects of the Philippines, Philippine Institute of Architects, UAP College of Fellows, PIA College of Fellows, Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture, Guild of Philippine Architects in Conservation, Architectural Archives Philippines, Council of Deans and

In attendance were UAP NP Arch. Guillermo H. Hisancha, Committee Chairman on Architectural Code and AAIF Official Arch. Armando Alli, PIA President Arch. Arnel Colcol, NEVP Arch. Benjamanin K. Panganiban, Jr., Executive Director for CGEA Arch. Arch Gil V. Japitana, DPWH Board of Consultants Vice Chair Rey S. Gabitan, UAP Official Representative to the DPWH and PABO Official Arch. Edison Ching M. Padilla, and Media and Public Relation Committee Chairman Arch. Jose Francisco Aniag.

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national executive vice president The theme, UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE are words we have heard last fiscal year 2016-2017. These words and subsequent UAP activities have brought about a culmination of the PRC's Award to UAP as the Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization of the Year. In fact, this is the 6th time the UAP has garnered this award last received FY 2013-2014. Truly blessed. Truly a testament that UAP National and its vari- tion of Offices of the City Architects ous chapters, Commissions and Committees had nationwide and the Implementation of outperformed well last fiscal year 2016- 2017 under the R.A.9266 on the Local Governthe presidency of Ar. Guillermo Hisancha overcom- ment Units level; the hope for the architects to re-visit the Codes of Ethiing difficulties along the way. There were lessons learned towards achieving the cal Conducts and eventually advertise; 6th PRC trophy. Funding, programs, collaborations, and the belief that the PRC law will various architectural organizations, doubts, deadlines, encourage and motivate the architects to upgrade their learnbut in the end, sheer ings and teachings thru love OF the memand several bers, FOR the memThis fiscal year 2017-2018, different CPD opportunities in bers and Organizaand district tion always preit is my firm belief and my chapters levels, and to de-clog vailed. This fiscal year intention that the Filipino the national convenArch. Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr., tion of delegates rush2017-2018, it is my FUAP, AA, APEC Ar. firm belief and my architects will level up and ing to get their CPD credit units. intention that the National Executive Vice President continue this theme thru The incoming UAP Filipino architects National FY 2017-2018 wants the BERS to appreciate, and for the inactive members to will level up and the word PADAYON involvement of chapters and districts return back to the folds of UAP. continue this theme to be INTERACTIVE with each thru the word PAThis will be an exciting year for UAP. We at (Continue). other at the start of their term, DY- UAP National and yours truly ENCOURAGE and DAYON NAMIC in their management of EXPECT ALL Commissions , Committees, Area (Continue). There chapter activities, VISIBLE TO Vice Presidents, District Directors and Chapter presiare positive signs of better Unity with different architectural organizations THEIR MEMBERS and RESULT-ORIENTED dents and their chapters to start work immediately, in order to present a united front for other professions FOR THE MEMERS so that the members will feel "hit the ground running" for the members. Who to listen to; the opportunity to discuss with other allied UAP cares for them. UAP National will lead the knows, we might be fortunate again to win the PRC professionals (including the C.E's) overlapping con- way on this. Award for the seventh time. That would truly vindiTo do that, the UAP Chapters should be ALIVE, cate again UAP working for the members, of the cerns is eminently possible and feasible now with the good relations of the various national presidents of MOTIVATED to have their own character, should members and by the members. conflicting and relative professional organizations; be COMPETENT in what they should do, COMmore chapters have realized the efforts exerted by MITTED in the values and ways of UAP, and Mabuhay ang UAP, UAP National this fiscal year in working for the crea- CREDIBLE to the members FOR THE MEM- Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino.

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Secretary General...from Page 7 ducted its Team Building Activity at Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort, San Pablo City for the year as part of the planned UAP Human Resource Management program. This was aimed at enhancing inter-personal relations, facilitate goal setting, define or clarify individual and team roles and increase effectiveness in performance within the UAP National Administration Office. To ensure fulfillment of these objectives, the Management Committee contracted the services of professional team building facilitator, Human Resource Innovations and Solutions (HURIS), Inc. which prepared a line-up of team building exercises that include personality assessment to bridge differences among co-workers; discussion on various human resource modules to facilitate goal setting and realization of individual and team goals; and various outdoor team activities to promote and strengthen team unity, trust and cooperation. Management Committee considered activities such as this as a vital organizational development strategy to increase cooperation among our UAP workers at Scout Rallos and align individual performances with the Organization’s goals and objectives. At the end of the team building, the participants are expected to: Understand the ‘Reason for Being’ of the Organization; Revisit its Vision-Mission-Values-Goals; Build Active Engagement and Enhance Relations; Open the Floodgates of Communication; Cascade a Collaborative Leadership Brand, and; Work Hand-in-hand in Unity as a Self-directed Team. E. REFORMATTING CHAPTER REPORTS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION As part of our commitment towards effective communication, the Office of the Secretary General initiated the reformatting of our Chapter Report to clearly guide our chapter officers in reporting their programs, projects, and activities. The new format aims to document progress toward achieving chapter’s project goals and objectives and to collect information for distribution to the general membership through our UAP Corporate Website. As part of our innovation, once the chapter submitted the report, the same shall be immedi-

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ately posted in our website and a certificate of appreciation shall be automatically emailed to the Chapter President. At this juncture, it is the goal of the Office of the Secretary General to provide you the best possible support services, and therefore if you have any inquiries, questions or require additional information or further clarification, please do not hesitate to email or call us, as we are always glad to help you in any way we can. Our new email addresses are: membership@united-architects.org (for Membership Matters), cpd@unitedarchitects.org (for CPD concerns); admin@united-architects.org (for administrative, UAP Website and UAP HQ inquiries) and uap@united-architects.org (for all communication concerns).

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Arch. Reynaldo S. Acosta, FUAP Vice President for Area B

My warmest Congratulations to the men and women of the UAP POST as you publish your maiden issue this 2017-2018 term. As the Theme: “Padayon” jumpstarted for the second term of our National President Ar. Guillermo H. Hisancha which in retrospect had been a very fruitful leadership in terms of accomplishments, UAP has its many work in progress. The most prestigious award by the Professional Regulation Commission bestowed to UAP as the Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization of the Philippines is indeed a hallmark that connotes exemplary accomplishments of UAP which is unparalled to that of any other Accredited Professional Organizations in the country. In this term of the national administration which is “in continuity” as the word “Padayon” speaks about is a reaffirmation to the same thrust: Unity, Accountability and Professional Excellence. With this, our National Leadership is addressing holus -bolus all parameters of UAP Thrust translated into various programs and projects which are performed by the different Commissions and Committees. It is just fitting and proper that this vital information of these

various activities must be shared to our members. Thus, our UAP POST will surely be the prime medium as a journal that will herald to our members the events, stories and common interest topics of our organization. On behalf of my 5 dynamic Districts of Area B and its Chapters, We wish you more power to Ar. Elena E. Lamasan, our Committee Chair on UAP Publications, Ar. Edlee S. Tusi, our UAP Post Editor-inChief and all the contributors for your utmost diligence in bringing in information and significant stories to our members. National President…from Page 3

ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROMOTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PCL AND UAP In order to provide greater opportunities to enforce and implement fully the pertinent provisions of RA 9266 and its implementing rules and regulations, the UAP last June 29, 2017 have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) and UAP as both of the parties espouse a common commitment and objective to promote local economic development (and protect the rights and welfare of the community including all its inhabitants, developers, and home and building owners, as well as all professionals, especially registered and licensed architects) through the implementation of the laws on architecture as provided for by the local government code and the Republic Act No. 9266. UAP EMERGENCY ARCHITECTS Arch. Marie Stephanie Magdalena N. Gilles, chair of the Committee on Emergency Architects, shared her presentation on DISASTER RESILIENCE: EMERGENCY ARCHITECTURE dur ing the Asia Pacific Housing Forum 6, July 25, at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Quezon City. The event, with the theme, “Housing at the Center” serves as an Urban Thinkers Campus under UN Habitat’s World Urban Campaign towards an action-oriented implementation of the New Urban

Agenda, and the City We Need (following through Habitat III held in Quito, Ecuador). NIPPON PAINT 2017 ASIA YOUNG DESIGNER AWARD (AYDA) Challenging participants to create meaningful and relevant design concepts that transcend present trends and stands through the test of time, this year’s theme is “You for Tomorrow: Future Living, As Envisioned Today” – formulated to celebrate Nippon Paint is marking the 10th year of Asia Young Designer Award. AYDA is one of those noteworthy cause that we are proudly supporting. It was year 2014, when Nippon Paint introduced Asia Young Designer Award to the country. The program aims to train the youth to infuse aesthetics, practicality, and purpose into spaces while upholding sustainability and sensitivity to the environment and social landscapes. COURTESY CALL WITH THE DENR SECRETARY ROY CIMATU We met with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu last September 21, 2017 at DENR Office in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City to discuss the proposed MOA with DENR, including the project dubbed as "UAP Tanim+58". The UAP delegation include UAP National Executive Vice President, Arch. Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr., Commission on Governmental and External Affairs Executive Director Arch. Gil J. Japitana, Committee on Environment and Ecology Chairperson Arch. Josefina C. Bautista, UAP-AGAP Chairman, Arch. Ramon Abiera, UAP Committee on Professional Development Chair Arch. Ma. Cecilia C. Viray (who arranged the meeting), Committee on Environment

Congratulations to the men and women of the UAP Post for covering the programs and activities of the Joint Area Assembly 2017 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The continuous dissemination of Chapter programs and activities all over the land indicates that we are one and active members of the only recognized and integrated organization of the architects. This brings UAP members closer in information as to what is happening at the different chapter levels nationwide.

Arch. Moises L. Abellera, UAP Vice President for Area C It is imperative that we use this journal as the conduit to impart and share our undertakings for the interest and consumption of every architect. The features and articles that we read from this printed matter gave us firsthand information updates of stuff that are relevant in the practice of our profession. It gives us the insights on the works and ideas not only of the local and national practitioners but also of our counter parts here and abroad. It also brings us close relationships with our friends and partners in the industry with the advertising and updating of their products and materials that we use in the construction. Let us make this journal as a medium of expressing our ideas and works. Let us support and contribute to sustain the existence of the one and only publication as the catalyst of our endeavors and undertakings. Mabuhay ang UAP Post! and Ecology Secretary Arch. Matthew Sanchez Chua at Committee member, Arch. Mon Jekris Serviño. PROMOTION OF ASEAN ARCHITECTS Themed with Qualifications and Opportunities, Arch. Alfred Geoffrey C. Carandang, Chairman of the Committee on APEC Architect, ASEAN Architect and Global Practice and Arch. Cecilia C. Gamana, head of Committee on Private Practice, spearheaded the 1st ASEAN Architects Registry Orientation, August 16, (6th Floor) UAP National Headquarters. To be continued on Page 6

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area vice presidents Greetings from Mindanao! This article gives you an update of what the chapters' have been doing particularly for the survivors and evacuees from the war struck Marawi City. The Muslim ethnic group that resides in Marawi are called Maranaos who are known as intrepid traders and talented artisans in wood carving and brassware. They are also better educated and refined. The war was a nightmare for the people of Marawi and the neighboring areas since the Maranaos are peace loving and avoided the massive impact of armed conflict. Clan wars or "rido" is a different matter. Since the outbreak of the war on the 23rd May 2017, Iligan City, being the nearest city, has been the refuge and host for the many survivors and evacuees from Marawi. This geographical proximity made UAP - Iligan City Chapter the receiver and conduit of the donations for the survivors and evacuees or "bakwit" from Mara-

Arch. Trinidad G. Saligumba, UAP Vice President for Area D

wi City from the private individuals, UAP members, UAP Lipa and Angeles Chapters, UAP College of Fellows and the UAP National Board of Directors (NBD). Help and donations were also given and distributed to the military involved in the actual warfare and those who are manning the military checkpoints in Iligan City. Hope, resilience and serenity amidst the chaos due to the war in Marawi can be seen in the faces of every "bakwit" and military men as they received the little help from the generous donors through the UAP Iligan Chapter. Our prayers for a lasting peace and prosperity after this pointless war. National President…from Page 5

EMBED CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES IN ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION The Committee on Joint Area Assembly in collaboration with the Committee on Bayanihan Arkitektura and Committee on Emergency Architects recently launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Project dubbed as BUKLOD’s BOOK LOAD, which aims to fund and pr ovide a mobile mini library for the displaced children of Marawi. This embeds corporate social responsibility initiatives and activities in all levels of the organization.

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A JOINT CSR PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY IN PARNERSHIP WITH “FAILON NGAYON” The UAP Committee on Bayanihan Arkitektura, headed by Arch. Rene Richie A. Corcuera together with the Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Arch. Dante T. Aguirre and Failon Ngayon host, Mr. Ted Failon initiated a CSR project renovating the female ward for the elderly in the Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and other Special Cases (GRACES Home for Elderly), DSWD. In July 9, the UAP Addressing GAPS to Build Resiliency (UAP-AGAP) in collaboration with the Meaningful Travel PH, UAP Makati Chapter, Architects Mountaineering Group (AMG), and UAPSA Area B1 both supported the PROJECT SHOEBOX under the #OGOPMARAWI campaign which is targeting to help the children and the soldiers. This project has been a long time endeavor of the Philippine army to help children in war conflicted areas.

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THE UAP AND PARTNERS TURNOVER NEW SCHOOL BUILDING IN TACLOBAN The joint undertaking among partners, Architects Regional Council Asia, National Housing Authority, UAP Bayanihang Arkitektura, UAP Emergency Architects, UAP Regional District C3, SRC International Panel Systems Inc., OFIC Philippines, Inc., Davies Paints Philippines, and Hocheng Philippines Corporation resulted to an expansion of territory. This gives rise to a new building named “UAP Information Technology” Building. The building contains two, newly-constructed and fully-furnished classrooms. The inauguration and ceremonial turnover of the school building was graced by Arch. Guillermo H. Hisancha, UAP National President; Arch. Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr, UAP National Executive Vice President; Arch. Renato A. Heray, UAP Secretary General; Immediate Past Area C Vice President, Arch. Kendel Esperas; Dr. Thelma CabadsanQuitalig, Schools Division Superintendent; Mrs. Monina E. Gabrino, District Supervisor; Mr. WilfreTo be continued on Page 15

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The Journey Continues:

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A Sequel to Unity, Accountability and Professional Excellence As the United Architects of the Philippines continues to make its mark in the annals of professional excellence, 20162017 merits special attention. Our formidable undertaking to become a nationally recognized professional organization has been rewarded. The 2017 PRC’s Most Outstanding Professional Organization (APO) Award brings with it an obligation to acknowledge not only the vision and hard work of those at the UAP National Office, but also the steadfast encouragement and support of the general membership for which we are indebted. As your Secretary General, I had several broad tasks in front of me when I assumed the position in 2016 and in July of 2017: to continue the amazing momentum established by my predecessors, to find new opportunities that would engage the Office of the Secretary General and the UAP in more corporate social responsibility engagements; and to begin to set a long- term course for this great UAP in terms of quality service to members, efficient work force and effective communication. At the first quarter of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018, we initiated the following: A.

REDEVELOPING THE UAP CORPORATE WEBSITE

The Office of the Secretary General announced last June 29, 2017 the launch of newly revamped UAP website. The redevelopment of our website aims to provide a contemporary yet professional design with functionality, ease-of-use, accessibility and content in mind. It aims to use the latest Web Standards (HTML5, CSS3) and applies a Responsive Web Design (RWD) approach which is aimed at providing an optimal viewing experience - easy reading and navigation - across a wide range of devices (from mobile devices to desktop computer monitors). This newly redesigned website also offers quick and easy access to essential information and features of the United Architects of the Philippines as the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects. The website also has a comprehensive member section with updated UAP national and chapter news and events, CPD updates and corporate governance information. WWW.UNITED-ARCHITECTS.ORG is the official website and portal of the United Architects of the Philippines. It serves as an effective medium to reach out to an interconnected world, giving the online community better access to UAP information, activities, news and insights. Expected improvements include: streamlined display of information on the homepage and web pages for easy reading; bigger homepage image slider to showcase UAP achievements and upcoming events; summary representation of active articles to facilitate quick reading with link to read on to details; a more simple (and straightforward) site menu for fast and easy navigation; new UAP media gallery, an online catalog of UAP photos, videos, audio and documents; social media buttons so that visitors can follow us through our official Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google+, and Youtube channel and other interactive features. The new website has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality and enhanced rich content focused on the UAPs mission to serve as the catalyst of dynamism and unity among Filipino Architects, promoting the highest ethical conduct, discipline, responsibility and values beneficial to man and society, culture and the environment in the delivery of its professional mandate for local and global practice. The new website went live on July 1, 2017, the start of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and is located at the same address: http://www.united- architects.org. Therefore, I invite the general membership to regularly check the UAP website to keep yourself up-to-date with our latest story, news and articles around the Philippines and the world. B. PROVIDING CPD SPACE AT THE UAP WEBSITE With the implementation of Republic Act No. 10912 otherwise known as the CPD Law, the UAP is providing a webpage for Continuing Professional Development in its corporate website. The CPD page includes comprehensive information with regards to:

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Legal Mandate (CPD Law, IRR, CPD Council and Operational Guidelines); Guidelines and Forms (Instructional Guidelines, Forms); CPD Updates (CPD News, Frequently-Asked Questions); Matrix (Pre- approved Program Matrix, Self-Directed Program Matrix, Self-Directed with maximum creditable unit, Major Areas of CPD Activities); Seminars and Schedules (Calendar of CPD Seminars and CPD Providers). In case you have further inquiries concerning CPD matters, you may email the UAP CPD Secretariat at cpd@united-architects.org. C. CONDUCTING THE UAP PERSONNEL JOB EVALUATION During the last months of Fiscal Year 2016-2017, the Management Committee deliberated on how we can help and support our Administration Staff in efficiently restructuring its Table of Organization; how to better delineate jobs and define reporting relationships. We decided to engage the services of the Human Resource Innovations and Solutions (HURIS), Inc. which is a Human Resource Consulting and Solutions Provider enabling business, to conduct job evaluation to systematically and objectively place a relative value on jobs within the UAP, in order to form the rationale and basis for determining pay levels, which are fair and equitable. The journey was a collaborative work-in progress between the HURIS JE Team of a Senior Consultant and Support Professional and with the members of the UAP Job Evaluation Committee (JEC) which is tasked to upgrade the Human Resource System of the UAP. Outputs include the: Job Evaluation Manual, Compilation of Job Description and Job Specifications and Salary Structure. The Job Evaluation Manual explains some important Principles and Practices in Job Evaluation (JE), with its objectives, processes, and how Job Evaluation is strongly linked with other functions of Human Resources such as: Recruitment and Selection, Compensation, Training, Performance Appraisal, and Organizational Development. The Manual provides application guidelines to systematically analyze and evaluate jobs; and specifically present the input-outputoutcome process undertaken covering Job Analysis, Job Evaluation, Setting up a Salary Structure and a Scatter-gram Framework considering Internal Equity. D. FACILITATING TEAM BUILDING AMONG OUR CO-WORKERS IN SCOUT RALLOS Last July 1 and 2, 2017, the UAP Management Committee (composed of National President, National Executive Vice President, Secretary General and National Treasurer) successfully conTo Be Continued on Page 4

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college of fellows This Fiscal Year of the UAP 2017-2018 brings a host of challenges and opportunities for the College of Fellows to achieve much membership, the UAP, the profession, the people and the country. This year, the thrust of the College of Fellows is to continue to be the reliable counsel of the UAP as it has always been in the past and pursue aims that support the successful pursuit of the UAP’s goals on Accountability and Professional Excellence. As always the College will pursue its set objective cused on “Emergency Architecture and Resilient of elevating to the College of Fellows members of the Design” and “Transport, Communities and ArchiOrganization who have distinguished themselves in tecture.” The COF CPD Seminar 2 will be on the field of architecture and education at the same time November 4, 2017, focused on “The Green Mind: being a highly dedicated member in serving the UAP. Facets of Sustainable Architecture,” COF CPD The call for nominees was initiated last July 2017 and Seminar 3 will be on January 6, 2018 on the screening for the eligibility stage will be this Octo- “Architectural Heritage” and COF CPD 4 on ber. The Investiture for the New Fellows for elevation March 4, 2018 on “Construction Management.” will occur during the National Convention on April 12, This year the College will seek to increase its 2018 together with the COF Annual Convocation of contact with our colleagues in the regions, beyond Fellows and National Convention Honor Dinner. Metro Manila. The College will host a Special On October 7, 2017 the General MemberCollege will highlight its ship Meeting during long-serving members the UAP Joint Area who have reached the age Assembly on Octoof 75 as continuing their ber 19-21, 2017. The distinguished practice Special COF GMM throughout as our Balik will be on October Tanaw achievers and 20, 2017 at Herencia honorees. This year there Garden Restaurant at are 4 of them, Architects Laoag, Ilocos. The Eufrasio M. Araneta of College has also Bohol Chapter, Manuel R. received feedback Balili of Manila Mafrom Cebu, Batanharlika Chapter, Prospergas and Ilocos thru idad C. Luis, QC-Diliman Chapter and Fidel Jose R. members in these regions of their interest to host Siapno, Legazpi Chapter. COF CPDs in conjunction with Special COF The College this year will pursue the delivery of GMMs in their areas which the College will strive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Semi- to arrange, support and implement. nars not only for its members but also open to all UAP The College also included in its program this members. This year the goal is to complete a projected year talks on topics that support the members CPD seminar program totaling 15.5 hours. The initial beyond their professional life. Last August 5, CPD Seminar 1 is on September 2, 2017, which fo- 2017, the College had Prof. Josefina Q. Era, a life-

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Arch. Maria Lisa V. Santos, FUAP Chancellor, College of Fellows coach who gave interesting insights on the topic “Feeding the Ego is Starving Wisdom: The Mind, the Spirit and Life.” Another seminar on February 3, 2018, will focus on the topic, “Eat better not Less: Live the Strength and Width of Your Life” for the members to experience and embrace enjoyable and intriguing healthy living and food choices. Last Fiscal Year’s successful “COF UAP International Architectour” 2017 will be replicated this Fiscal Year To Be Continued on Page 11

ABOVE: Resource speaker Prof. Josefina Q. Era, shares her insights on the topic “Feeding the Ego is Starving Wisdom: The Mind, the Spirit and Life.” This was the second General Membership Meeting of the College of Fellows held on August 5 at the UAP Headquarters. LEFT: College of Fellows Chancellor Arch. Ma. Lisa Santos (2nd from Left) together with officers of the CoF, present the token and plaque to Prof. Era. BELOW: Members of the College of Fellows converge for a photo shoot during the 1st General Membership Meeting , held last July 1, 2017.

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Padayon Inaugural Marks the New Fiscal Year of Continued Service to Architects

UAP National President Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP, APEC Ar., AA sworn to faithfully serve UAP with all his might.

BELOW: The PRC's 2017 Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization (APO) award is showcased during Padayon rites. (L-R) Ramon S. Mendoza, FUAP; Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP. IA-AIA, APEC Ar; Maria Benita Ochoa-Regala, FUAP, APEC Ar., AA; PRC Commissioner Yolanda David-Reyes, FUAP, LIKHA, HFAIA, APEC Ar., AA; National President Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP, APEC Ar., AA; Richeto C. Alcordo, FUAP; Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Ar., and Medeliano T. Roldan Jr., FUAP, AA.

by Arch. Joseph B. Casas, UAP The United Architects of the Philippines held this year’s Inaugural rites at Manila Hotel on Thursday, June 29, 2017. The UAP Inaugural ceremony was attended by more than 300 architects. In his second term, Arch. Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP, APEC Ar., AA was inducted as the National President by Hon. Yolanda David-Reyes, FUAP, LIKHA, HFAIA, APEC Ar., AA, Commissioner of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). This was followed by the Induction of the National Board of Directors, Officers of the College of Fellows (CoF), Chapter Presidents, and Committee Chairpersons. Earlier in the morning, Chapter Presidents listened to the Officers’ Orientation Course held at the UAP Headquarters. The lectures were presented by the Past National Presidents. While Architects Nestor S. Mangio, FUAP, APEC Ar. and Richeto C. Alcordo, FUAP respectively discussed the topics Leadership, and Accountability, Arch. Emmanuel P. Cuntapay, FUAP presented Architectural Code and Government Relations. Outgoing and incoming National Board of Directors also convened into a meeting held in the afternoon to address impeding subjects, and to formally turnover remaining fund and ongoing projects. The Officers’ Orientation Course continued on the following day at the Manila Hotel. Architects Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Ar., Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Ar., AA and Benjamin K. Panganiban Jr., FUAP, APEC Ar., AA discussed the Professional Excellence, Parliamentary Rules in Conducting a Meeting, and Understanding RA 9266 and other UAP Related Cases, respectively. This event was also supported by industry partners, such as Davies Paints, EEI, Bostik, CW Home Depot, Crown Pipes, Philflex, Moldex, Powersteel, Jecams, Wilcon Depot, and Aidea. With the Inaugural’s theme, “Padayon” which means Continue in the Visayan Dialect, UAP aims to carry on selfless service to its members guided by the thrusts Unity, Accountability, and Professional Excellence.

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UAP Past National President Edric Marco C. Florentino, during his talk at Manila Hotel regarding Parliamentary Rules in Conducting a Meeting.

UAP officers gathered to take a ‘selfie’ after the Induction Ceremony.

UAP – Special Committee on Design – Build Services (DBS) Launched The UAP - SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DESIGN - BUILD SERVICES (DBS) conducted its successful Launch and First “CPD Seminar on Design Build Services - as a Lawful Professional Practice of the Registered and Licensed Architect” in cooperation with UAP District C-1 through its Regional District Director Augusto P. Lee, UAP. This was held last 08 July 2017 at the Grand Convention Center of Cebu, Archbishop Avenue in Cebu City. The Chairman of the DBS Committee, Donato B. Magcale, FUAP, ASEAN Ar. Int’l. Assoc. AIA, EAROPH, reported that all three hundred nine (309) attendees, members of chapters of District C-1 and Organizing Committee, who completed the seminar workshop received certificates for six (6) CPD points granted by the UAP-CPD Council after thorough deliber-

ABOVE: The UAP - DBS Members with PRBoA member and PRC - CPD Council Chairman Robert M. Mirafuente, FUAP, ASEAN Ar., APEC Ar. and the District C1 ORCOM headed by District Director Augusto P. Lee, UAP and Deputy District Director Emmanuel O. Cuizon, UAP; ABOVE-RIGHT: Chairman of the DBS Committee, Donato B. Magcale, FUAP, ASEAN Ar.; BELOW: At the Round Table Photo of the UAP - DBS Members with PRBoA Chairman Robert S. Sac, FUAP, ASEAN Ar. and PRBoA member and PRC CPD Council Chairman Robert M. Mirafuente, FUAP, ASEAN Ar., APEC Ar.

ations. Proceedings were monitored by no less than the chairman of the PRC - CPD Council and member of the Board of Architecture, Robert M. Mirafuente, FUAP, ASEAN Ar., APEC Ar., who also clarified technical questions in the audience's mind during his message. Ventilating the related program thrust of UAP, National Executive Vice President Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr., FUAP, ASEAN Ar., APEC Ar., spoke in behalf of the UAP Executive Committee and for UAP National President Ar. Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP, ASEAN Ar. APEC Ar., DFRIA. The Chairman of the Board of Architecture and PAPRB Executive Vice-President Robert S. Sac, FUAP, ASEAN Ar., in his talk, shared the mandate and guidelines of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) and his private practice at Robert Sac Architectural Design (RSAD). In full support of the program are officers and members of the DBS Committee - Vice Chairman Rafael A. Briones, Jr, FUAP, PICAM, PhilGBC; Secretary Eva D. Guinto, UAP; Treasurer Mafe B. Caidic, UAP and Members Alfred Geoffrey C. Carandang, UAP, ASEAN Ar., EAROPH; Normandy N. Canlas, UAP; Amado E. Tandoc, Jr., FUAP; Ramon N. Vios, Jr., PIA, UAP, ASEAN Ar., CCA; Claudio O. Rillera Jr., UAP, PIEP and Maria Elena C. Cayanan, FUAP, ASEAN Ar. College of Fellows...from Page 9

with “COF UAP International Architectour 2018”, the designation of which is on Spain and Portugal to be held from March 13 to 25, 2018. This is open not only to COF members but to the UAP membership and their families or staff and is designated as a CPD Activity. For members preferring to stay put, a “COF UAP Local Architectour 2018” is planned for May as the summer COF activity. Scheduled for around May 5, 2018, the destination and detailed activities are being finalized. Finally, the College’s spirit of giving is usually energized more than usual during the Holiday Season with a Christmas get together to foster camaraderie and deepen friendships. The College usually link and underline the celebrations with the College’s social outreach program in which, this year is focused on reaching “inward” to the COF in particular by providing support to its members in times of need. The initial “outreach” target program this December is focused on day care centers through book giving, storytelling and similar educational activities. The “inreach” target is to develop access to support of various kinds for COF members needing it with ease and reliability particularly those members of advancing years or who are not much into practice anymore.

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National NEWS UAP Attends UIA World Arki Congress in Seoul By Arch. Edlee S. Tusi, UAP

Delegates from the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) took part in the 2017 International Union of Architects (UIA) World Architects Congress, a premier forum for professionals and future leaders in the field of architecture to exchange the best and latest practices, visions and first-hand experience. The UIA Congresses, composed of the Seoul World Architects Congress and the 27th UIA General Assembly, were held from September 3 to 10, 2017, at COEX and Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, South Korea, respectively. Themed ‘Soul of City’, it is based on unique features of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, in its long history from the prehistoric era to the present day. Advanced technologies as well as natural elements of river, streams and mountains have been another key sources and concerns for all built-environments in the city. Various topics were tackled by way of roundtable discussions, workshops, trainings and seminars, which included the seven (7) areas, such as Architectural Education, Heritage, Green and Sustainability, Cross Border Practice, Young Architects, Professional Practice, and Technology in Architecture Design. Presentation of Philippine delegates headed by UAP National President Arch. Guillermo Hisancha pose with some guests papers, concerts and tours were also the highlights of the during the 27th UIA General assembly, the second part of 2017 UIA Seoul World Architects Congress. event. Meanwhile, the 27th UIA General Assembly featured the revision of statutes and bylaws, the election of UIA Bureau and Council members, and selection of host city for the 29th edition of UIA General Assembly, which will be held by 2023. The Philippine delegation to the said regional event were led by UAP National President Architect Guillermo Hisancha, along with several national officers, past national presidents and members. According to its website, the UIA has chosen Seoul With the theme "Between Vision & Realidue to its accessible, affordable and adaptive city for ty, The Path Towards The Sustainable foreign delegates. Also, Seoul has been awarded as a City", the 50th EAROPH Regional ConCreative City of Design by UNESCO appreciates ference will be held in the Philippines this Seoul’s abundant cultural heritage, creative policies coming November 6-8, 2017 at SEDA supporting the development of architecture. The UIA Hotel, Vertis North, Quezon City. The said conference aims to present pacoordinates with the Federation of Institutes of Korean pers that discuss the myriad paths that can Architects (FIKA), by way of providing an excellent lead to inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainaopportunity to share and exchange information and ble cities and human settlements - and will offer programmes of sustainable socio-economic and examine the imagined versus the actual city, architectural developments in the all UIA member but more importantly, will lay down the sections. steps, innovative approaches, tools and technologies that can shorten the distance between vision and reality. EAROPH is an international non-government and multisectorial organization that brings together the private, public and academic sector to foster the exchange of insights and experiencThe United Architects of the Philip- es among countries in the EAROPH region. EAROPH propines (UAP) is mourning the loss of motes excellence in planning, development and management as Professional Regulatory Board of well as consolidate and continuously promote the provision for Architecture (PRBoA) Member better quality of life and sustainability of Human Settlements. The EAROPH region covers countries in Asia, Australasia Architect Fidel Jose R. Siapno, FUAP, AA, EUAP who died on and the Pacific region and was officially inaugurated in 1960. It gained its Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status from Saturday, September 16. The finalized wake and cremation for the United Nations (UN) through its then parent organisation, the Arch. Fidel Siapno was at St. Peter International Federation of Housing and Planning (IFHP) and Chapel along Quezon Avenue, Que- today the EAROPH secretariat is in Kuala Lumpur, after it zon City, including the Body viewing moved from India in 1978. Past UAP National President Arch. Edric Marco C. Florentilast Sept. 18, Cremation and Urn viewno is currently the President of EAROPH Philippines. For more information about the conference, visit the official To Be Continued on Page 15 website of EAROPH Philippines. (Courtesy, UAP Website)

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ing on Sept. 19, until his ashes were transferred to Legazpi City on Sept. 20. Urn viewing and burial mass soon followed at St. Peter Chapel-Legazpi. His ashes were interred at the Bicol Memorial Park Cemetery on Sept. 23. Arch. Siapno was a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He considered establishing the College of Architecture and Fine Arts at the Aquinas University of Legazpi City, being his best contribution to the architectural profession; he served as its first Dean from 1982 to 1985, and served two (2) more terms in 1989 to 1997. He retired from teaching after 30 years of continued service in the academe. His greatest achievement was having mentored more than 200 practicing architects in the Bicol Region and all over the country and abroad especially in Asia and the Middle East. An active member of the United Architects of the National President…from Page 6 do A. Arante, School Principal; Hon. Noel A. Martinez, Hon. Cyril Malinao and Hon. Eric Butalid, Chairpersons of Barangay 52, 54 and 53, respectively; Mr. Hector Go, Project Coordinator; several officers and members of UAP Regional District C3; and the whole school community. San Fernando Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located at Cor. Real and Lukban Street, Barangay 54, Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines.

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Philippines, Arch. Siapno served as Chapter President twice of UAP Legazpi Chapter, in 1980 and 1987, and was on the UAP National Board as District Director in 1984. In 2005, he was appointed as a member of the Nominations Committee and as Chairperson of the ComElec. He has been awarded and conferred as Fellow of UAP, ASEAN Architect and as Member EMERITUS. UAP National President Arch. Guillermo H. Hisancha said that “it is with deep sadness that we learned today of the passing of Architect the entire UAP Organization and Family joins the bereaved family in sadness, grief and mourns to the loss of one of our dearest members. You will never be forgotten”. In his message, UAP Secretary General Arch. Heray said that “Arch. Siapno’s career spans almost half a century and made an indelible mark on the architecture profession. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and former colleagues. Arch. Siapno leaves us too soon, and with so much to work on and discuss, but all of us in UAP are better for his friendship and his service”. (Courtesy, UAP-KYP)

ULES FOR THE ARCHITECT'S CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Arch. Patrick N. Rodriguez, Chair of the Committee on Young Architects and Committee on Heritage Conservation, and Arch Jason B. Portem, Chair of the Committee on Architectural Heritage and Conservation, joined forces in organizing the HERITAGE 101: Seminar Workshop on Architectural Heritage Conservation for Young Architects on October 12-14, 2017 (First Leg) at the Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center, Phase IV, Marikudo Street, Alta Tierra Subdivision, Jaro, Iloilo City This seminar aims to provide sufficient amount of quality CPD seminars and learning modules for the architects' continuing professional growth and development. The Special Committee on Design-Build Services, headed by Arch. Donato B. Magcale spearheaded several CPD Seminars concerning Design-Build Services to disseminate information about the practice of Design-Build Services as a specialized field of practice in the realization of the project and as a method of project delivery in accordance with the Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) 207.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) representing more than one million architects worldwide, announces the theme of the World Architecture Day (WAD) 2017 “Acting Against Climate Change!” The threat of climate change is real. Rapid urbanization and building developments are increasing our fuel energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission. The UIA supports every initiatives following the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement to combat the impact of climate change on the environment and humanity. It calls upon all architects and architecture organizations in the world to mobilize efforts to respond to these initiatives. The UIA Members worldwide will, on 2nd October, celebrate their achievements and visions of architecture that is responsible, innovative and enriching communities. The UIA will participate and support the events in COP 23 in Bonn, Germany on 6-17 November 2017 and the World Urban Forum 9 in Kuala Lumpur on 7-13 February 2018 to promote Climate Change Action. (Courtesy: UAP Website)

They will also organize another CPD Seminars on October 28 and November 18, 2017 in collaboration with various Districts and Chapters of the UAP. All of these are noteworthy efforts and I sincerely thank you for your continued support over the first quarter of my present administration. Let us work together and make this fiscal year a more productive and successful one as we are guided by the principles of UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY and PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE. We always remember that our service is a BLESSING. It is my renewed appreciation for the special love of so many of us for our Organization.

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UAP, NCDA Join Hands in Celebration of the NDPR Week 2017 by Arch. Elise Sophia Francisco, UAP

What does it mean by "universal design" and "accessibility"? Who are the stakeholders? Should we be concerned? In commemoration of the 39th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NPDR) Week, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) joined together with the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and Architects for Accessibility (AFA) in bringing local persons with disability (PWD) champions among the few who can best represent and remind if not impart the universal design consciousness to our primary regulating bodies which are the local government units (LGUs) through a seminar entitled "Foundation of Accessibility and The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Officer in-charge Hon. Carmen Zubiaga (center) joins the rest Universal Design for Government of guests and participants of the seminar entitled, “Foundation of Accessibility and Universal Design for GovernBuildings" held last July 28, 2017 in ment Buildings” held at Teatro Arkitekto, UAP headquarters. UAP Headquarters, Quezon City. "Empathy" as defined is "the ability participants comprising of the organizers from now." Established in 2016, Architects For Accessibilto understand and share the feelings of NCDA, UAP, and AFA, including representatives another." Guest speakers would always of the Metro Manila Mayors, Building Officials, ity (AFA) is a sub-group of the UAP-Quezon City mention, "what about us?" to reiterate and District Engineers from Department of Public Central chapter, and has since, been active in proWorks and Highways - National motion of universal accessibility and design by emphasis on Capital Region (DPWH-NCR), support of the NCDA and through coordination empathy - with representatives from Metro with various Chapters and Committees under the common aspiraManila Development Authority UAP, as well as other entities such as Local Govtion for inclusion (MMDA), and PWD groups in ernment Units, National Agencies and private and independMetro Manila. The organizers establishments. Send us your feedback! Email us ence, in a world hopes to see much improvement at qccentral.uap@gmail.com. Like us on Facefull of opportuni“Architects for Accessibility” in the implementation of the book: ties. Among our local PWD champions were: a) our Batas Pambansa (BP344) or Accessibility Law as @architects4accessibility. renowned blind architect, Jaime Silva, they continue to pursue their advocacy through chairman of the UAP Committee on influence on greater audience. As Zubiaga would say, "a world that is accessiAccessibility, b) Ms. Carmen Zubiaga, NCDA Officer in-charge, and c) Archi- ble is a world for all, not only for PWDs but including children and the aging population; at least evetect Erico Abordo, co-founder of AFA. ryone ages, why wait for it, when you can do it The auditorium was filled with 134 ‘It’s Great to be 8’ is the fitting battle cry this Fiscal Year for UAP District A2b after having a new chapter added to the ‘Lucky 7’ last Fiscal Year. No less than the UAP National President Arch. Guillermo Hisancha inducted the new officers and directors of the eight chapters under the helm of incoming District Director Arch. Don De Dios, also called 5D by his district. The affair, held last August 5, 2017 at the Widus Hotel and Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga was well attended by the gracious presence of the Professional Regulations Commissioner (PRC) Hon. Yolanda David Reyes, who gave such an inspiration to the audience not missing to express her deep affiliation to the District being a well-respected Kapampangan herself. Other distinguished UAP personalities include National Executive Vice President Arch. Benjamin Panganiban, Secretary General Arch. Rene Heray, outgoing Immediate Past A2B District Director Arch. Luz Mangonon-Casipong (5th from Left) and District Director District Director Arch. Luz Mangonon-Casipong and Arch. Edwin Michael De Dios (4th from Left) join the rest of the members of the District A2B Council. past Area A Vice-President Arch. Virgilio Andres Jr.

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RIGHT: (From Left Front Row) Rizal East, Pasig; (From Left Second Row) Rizal Taytay, Greenhills, Immediate Past District Director, District Director, San Juan Mandaluyong and Cainta; (From Left Back Row )Deputy District Director, Kalayaan, Marikina and San Juan Pinaglabanan.

RK100 Begins Year with Social and Com Dev’t Events Rizal-Kalayaan 100 chapter started FY 2017-2018 by sharing their experience and time through various activities. Led by chapter president Arch. Gloria S. Historillo, the officers were invited to be jury members of a class on Research Methods for Architecture (RMA) of the UST College of Architecture last 1 July 2017. They critiqued and gave recommendations to graduating students with proposals on housing, health facilities and tourism development. Aside from Arch. Historillo, the other officers included Architects Allan James Reyes (immediate past president), Xandra Alejandro (secretary); Jennifer B. Verano and Dong HunLee (director). Arch. Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr., past district director of district A-5 and chapter president, also participated in a series of mural paintings of four pumping stations along the Pasig River

ABOVE: Some UAP RK100 members and officers pose for a ‘groupfie’ upon the finishing of one of the murals; LEFT: Chapter President Arch. Gloria Historillo (center, holding banner) joins the rest of the students and faculty at the USTCollege of Architecture RMA class.

in Manila from June to September 2017. These included the stations of Binondo, Quiapo, Arroceros Park and Paco. The painting event is a joint project of Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the British Council. One of the accredited partners is One Redesign Manila (One RDM), wherein Arch. Tejuco is a board member. One RDM provided the painting volunteers composed of professionals and students. Incidentally, the chapter celebrated its 13th anniversary last 11 August 2017 at Gerry’s Grill along Kalayaan Avenue. Supported by its event partner Boysen, attendees included past presidents, chapter officers and members.

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Lovin’ MC at 40, the ArchiVolution Grand Premiere Last July 21, 2017, the UAP Makati Chapter Archimorphosis 2016-2017 bid goodbye and welcomed the ArchiVolution 2017-18 Team with a special event celebration of welcoming our new members, revealing our new set of officers, giving thanks to our loyal members and inspiring pillars and looking back to a great year under Archimorphosis. It was a record-breaking season of renewed legacy and prestige. It was the most anticipated 40th Year Induction of New Members and Officers' Turnover Ceremonies for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 with the theme, "Archivolution: Adapting & Evolving into the Architectural Practice, Now & Beyond!" It's not saying goodbye to “Archimorphosis,” but more of seeing you soon for more, this was a continuation of the Big Changes seen during the last Fiscal Year. Archivolution promises an even more E-xplosive, E-xciting, & Exhilarating season ahead for the Chapter and members. That night, almost 300 members and guests joined in witnessing another level of Change, as the lineup of mind-blowing seminars on how the architectural profession and its services adapt to the changing needs of the RIGHT: The UAP National Board Members headed by the National President, Arch. Guillermo Hisancha (seated, 6th from Left) pose for a group photo with the members and guests of the Induction Night of the UAP Makati Chapter. ABOVE, LEFT: The Honorable MMDA Chairman Danilo Delapuz Lim (BGen, Ret.) as one of the Special Guests of the Night. ABOVE, RIGHT: Immediate Past Chapter President Arch. Vic Limdico (left) and Chapter Pres. Miko Carandang (right) present a token to Arch. Bobby Mañosa thru Arch. Gelo Mañosa.

society and the environment. The special night was graced by inspiring and influential guests, one of whom is the former DENR Secretary and Environmentalist, Ms Gina Lopez through a personal video message of inspiration and love to the Chapter. Back-to-back with another honorable personality, no other than the MMDA Chairman, BGen. Danilo Lim, as UAPMC will collaborate with MMDA in the Greening the Metro. The Chapter also welcomed and supported the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on the “Shoebox Project” for victims and soldiers of the Marawi conflict.

DD Oco Urges Bicol Chapters to Change for the Better by Arch. Kristine Lagman, UAP

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Special tributes were given to one of our prized members, Arch. Francisco 'Bobby' Mañosa, for his lifelong works and Legacy. The night wouldn’t be complete without the words of encouragement from our 2-time UAP National President, Arch. Guillermo ‘Guimo’ Hisancha. Meanwhile, the Chapter also honored the victorious “B3lympics 2017” delegates for being declared as Co-Champions of the said district sports event held at last May in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. It was the most awaited event of the year as the Archivolution Team prepares for the most explosive events in months to come, at the height of legacy and no other way but to go up. Congratulations UAPMC Archimorphosis Team for paving the way for CHANGE and congratulations UAPMC Archivolution Team for a most successful grand premiere. Naga City -- Arch. Marlo Oco, District Director for B5 urged the UAP Chapters in Bicol and all over the Philippines to take Architecture profession to the advanced horizon. Arch. Oco made the remarks during the UAP Turn-Over Ceremonies and Joint Induction of Officers and New Members which were attended by 400 delegates at Villa Caceres Hotel, Magsaysay Avenue in Naga City. Vice-President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo, who hailed from this city, was the event guest of honor and speaker. Naga City Mayor Hon. John G. Bongat was also present during the event. “Unity, Accountability and Professional Excellence” truly reflects our commitment to virtuosity in whatever endeavours we have, adding “Our passion and strong desire to change for the better will eventually cascade to a better delivery of service to Bicol and Beyond, Oco said. Meanwhile, outgoing Director Arch. Abraham Pena recalled all the landmark activities implemented during his term and acknowledged all those who worked with him to support the incoming Director. Hosted by UAP-Camarines Chapter, the induction was attended by nine chapters of the districts namely; Daet, Camarines Sur; Iriga; Legazpi; Daraga-Cagsawa; Tabaco; Sorsogon-Casanggayan; Masbate-Rodeo and Catanduanes Chapter. The UAP National Officers headed by National President Arch. Guillermo H. Hisancha led the induction of the District B5 Council, as well as the new members under the said District. Prior to the event, the National officers were toured to the world-class tourist destinations of Camarines Sur, like the Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex, Penafrancia Basilica and Museo ni Jesse Robredo.

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Guanzon, FUAP, one of Cebu’s premier architects, on the occasion of the Induction and Turnover Ceremonies of UAP District C1.

UAP District C1 Inducts New District Council & Chapter Officers By Arch. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, FUAP

RDC2 HOLDS LUNCHEON MEETING FOR UAP NATIONAL EXECS, LGU SPECIAL GUESTS Amidst traffic and delayed flights caused by Ironman 70.3 in Cebu City last August 6, 2017, the United Architects of the Philippines - National Board of Directors headed by NP Guillermo Hisancha, FUAP, AA, APEC Ar., DFRIA, with NEVP Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr.,FUAP, AA, APEC Ar., SecGen Renato A. Heray, FUAP, AA, PALA, and Area C VP Moises L. Abellera, UAP, landed safely in the City of Smiles, Bacolod. A Luncheon Meeting was held to welcome the UAP National Executives and Arch. Gil Vergara Japitana, UAP, with Special Guests, Hon. Eugenio Jose V. Lacson, Vice-Governor of Negros Occidental, and Hon. Valentino Miguel Alonso (PCL- Negros) at the Ricardo Hall 1 & 2 , L’ Fisher Hotel, 15th Lacson St., Bacolod City for the introduction and proTo be continued on Page 20

The spacious ballroom of the Waterfront Hotel Lahug turned into a glowing banquet hall fit for the incoming leaders of the United Architects of the Philippines Regional District C1 (UAP RDC1). The new set of UAP RDC1 officers and council members, headed by District Director Emmanuel Cuizon, as well as the officers of the nine chapters of the District were sworned into office. Cuizon takes over the directorship from outgoing district director Augusto Lee. Administering their oaths were the UAP national officers headed by national president Guillermo Hisancha, FUAP, national executive vice president Benjamin Panganiban, Jr., FUAP, secretary general Renato Heray, FUAP and national auditor Eldred Caesar Tan, FUAP. The new chapter officers were led by their respective chapter presidents: Armund Claro (UAP Cebu), Valentino Vergara (UAP Rajah Humabon), Zorich Guia (UAP Dumaguete), German Janus Guidaben (UAP Bohol), Elmer Laguna (UAP Datu Lapu Lapu), Elise Demiar (UAP Sugbu), O’neal Aspera (UAP Cebu Leon Kilat), Glicerio Villacorta, Jr. (UAP Metro Cebu) and Rene Perez (UAP Cebu Fort San Pedro). The highlight of the night was the awarding of the UAP RDC1 Lifetime Achievement Award to one of Cebu’s premier architects, Manuel Guanzon, FUAP. Guanzon, whose practice flourished in the 70’s, was known for giving Cebu some of the most notable architecture like the Fairmart Shopping Center in Colon, Abacus Building, Pag -Ibig Fund WT Tower and Cebu Parklane International Hotel, among many others. He received the award from the UAP National and District leaders with his family looking on. The architects of UAP RDC1, led by the newly-installed officers, are looking forward to a busy year ahead with promoting and strengthening the profession and organizing and participating in continuing professional development activities.

UAP NEGRENSE HOSTS REGIONAL DISTRICT C2 JOINT CHAPTER INDUCTION AND TURN-OVER CEREMONIES The UAP Regional District C2 held their Joint Chapter Induction and TurnOver Ceremonies for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 last August 6, 2017 at the La Proa 1 & 2, L'Fisher Hotel, 15th Lacson St., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental hosted by UAP Negrense Chapter spearheaded by Incoming Chapter President Rogely R. Gambito-Lora, UAP, together with her Event Committees from the UAP Mt. Kanla-on and UAP Bacolod Chapters. The Theme was "PAGPADAYON: In Continuance for Unity, Accountability and Professional Excellence", coined as such which means to carry on, the act of continuing. It was a newfangled vow and oath for the district, chapter officers and the new members before NP Guillermo Hisancha, FUAP, AA, APEC Ar., DFRIA; NEVP Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr.,FUAP, APEC Ar., AA; SecGen Renato A. Heray, FUAP, AA, PALA; Area C Vice President Moises L. Abellera, UAP; and Gil Vergara Japitana, UAP for commitment, persistence and promo-

tion of the profession towards local and provincial level. Newly inducted RDC2 District Director was Felipe B. Jocson, UAP together with his appointed district officers which include Jonathan Iral, UAP, Michael Andrew Penalosa, UAP, and Rogely R. Gambito-Lora, UAP as the new Chapter Presidents for UAP BAcolod, UAP Mt. Kanla-on and UAP Negrense respectively with their Chapter Officers and Special Committees. A Fellowship followed after the Formal Ceremony with Raffle Prizes sponsored by Pacific Paint (Boysen) Phils., Inc. Other Partner Sponsors were Westpoint Industrial Sales, Inc., USG Boral Boards, Acster Marketing, ParexGroup Inc., Colorsteel, Crown Asia Chem. Corp., Phelps Dodge Philippines Energy, Glass Solutions, Inc., Wilcon Home Depot and LDC Refrigeration and Airconditioning Inc.

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UAP Sugbu Welcomes New Members, Adopts a School By Arch. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, FUAP

The new UAP Sugbu members, all 55 of them, were given a grand welcome during the chapter’s August general membership meeting (GMM) held at the B|G Hotel along Parkmall Drive, Mandaue City, Cebu. They took their oaths of membership in front of the chapter officers, led by President Elise Demiar, the members and their inducting officer, UAP National Auditor Eldred Caesar Tan, FUAP. The new members immediately experienced the professionally-enriching character of Sugbu GMM’s as they listened and took part in the discussions about the architectengineer relationship as allied professionals in the field of design and construction. On the panel were architect-civil engineer “twins” Kelvin and Kris Go as well as UAP Sugbu’s past president and past District C1 Director Emmanuel Jesus Avila, FUAP. The panelists shared their experiences in the practice as fledgling professionals which gave important insights to the new architects in the hall. VP-Operations Neil Menjares and past president Buck Sia acted as moderators. Just a week after the GMM, UAP Sugbu Chapter headed to Naga City in the southern part of Cebu for its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity. The architects visited the Mayana Elementary School, where they donated books, school supplies and a laptop for the school. They then spent the morning re-painting parts of the school building and stage as well as the tables and chairs of the pupils. They also had some time bonding with over 200 young pupils through fun games and activities. The activity, headed by chapter officers Ariane Alix, Steffi Go and Keisha Plaza, was done in coordination with the Lions Club and Davies Paints.

Private groups and academe collaborated to extend assistance and treats to fire victims of Lower, Matimco, Barangay Subangdaku. The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Datu Lapu-lapu Chapter headed by Architect Elmer Laguna, Cebu Lumad Lions Club whose President Architect Joseph Judilla is also UAP Datu Lapu-lapu’s Vice President and students of Cebu Technological University volted in to extend and outreach program to the fire victims and the street kids (SKIDS). The activity also was with a major support from Davies Paints Philippines, Inc. The group handed over sacks of rice and used clothing to Subangdaku Barangay Captain Hon. Ernie Manatad. Other than that the children were also given various treats as they were served with a sumptuous breakfast and lunch. In between were lessons and games by the CTU students. It was indeed a Sunday well spent for the group, their families and all beneficiaries. RDC2 Holds Luncheon...from Page 19

motion of R.A. 9266 to our provincial and local legislators. A follow–up meeting together with the RDC2 District Officers and the LGUs will be synched UAP National President Guillermo H. Hisancha and members of the UAP Nation- properly and hopefully, can yield positively with the help from our UAP Execal Executive look on as symbolic turning-over of RA 9266 and supporting docu- utives. ments to Hon. Eugenio Jose V. Lacson (Vice Governor- Negros Occidental) and A Product Presentation was held by Phelps Dodge Philippines Energy while Hon. Valentino Miguel Alonso (PCL-Negros) commenced. sumptuous lunch was prepared by Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc.

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UAP Metro Cebu Chapter Holds CPD Seminar By Arch. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, FUAP

Just a week after a well-attended and very successful seminar organized by the UAP District C1 and the UAP Design Build Services Committee, another CPD seminar provided architects from this area ABOVE: UAP National Executive Vice President Benjamin Panganiban Jr (seated, 3rd from left) joins the officers and of the country with an opportunity for professional members of UAP Metro Cebu on their CPD Seminar held last August 26, 2017 at the Sarossa Hotel, Mabolo, Cebu City. growth. The one-year-old UAP Metro Cebu Chapter, under the leadership of President Glicerio Villacorta, held a CPD Seminar dealing with three important topics last August 26, 2017 at the Sarossa Hotel, Mabolo, Cebu City. UAP Metro Cebu Chapter invited three accomBy Arch. Ericson P. Europa, UAP, PIEP UAP North Davao plished architects to serve as speakers for their first CPD seminar of the fiscal year. UAP National ExecuThe United Architects of the Philippines has added anothtive Vice President Benjamin Panganiban, Jr., FUAP, er chapter to its already long roster of local and foreign Arch. Armando Eugene De Guzman, FUAP and chapters with the chartering of Sinlayan Dabaw Chapter. Arch. James Jao, FUAP, PIID composed the illustriThe new chapter, belonging to Regional District D1 and ous set of speakers for the whole-day seminar that based in Davao City, is the UAP’s 150th chapter. attracted more than 300 architects inside and outside The official chartering ceremonies were held at The Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City last August 22, District C1. Arch. Panganiban talked on the value of 2017. It was well attended by members of the National Board of Directors, led by UAP National President CPD for the architects while Arch. De Guzman disGuillermo Hisancha, who handed the Certificate of Charter to the chapter’s Charter President Arch. Isidoro cussed the details on starting and sustaining the "small Malaque III. Another highlight of the event was the presentation of the Chapter Banner and Gavel by Area practice". Arch. Jao wrapped up the whole-day event D Vice President Trinidad Saligumba, which was followed by the symbolic lighting of candles by the 38 with a lecture on how to get published. charter members. Immediately after the chartering rites, the induction of the chapter’s officers took place. Aside from NP Hisancha and AVP Saligumba, other members of the National Board of Directors who were on hand to witness the momentous occasion were National Executive Vice President Benjamin Panganiban, Secretary General Rene Heray, National Auditor Eldred Caesar Tan, District D1 Director Elwyn Banares, and District D3 Director Albert Rosel. Sinlayan Dabaw Chapter is the 8th chapter in the Davao Region and the 10th in District D1. The formation of the group was brought about because of the growing number of new architects in Southern Mindanao, where five architecture schools are located, and added to the fact that Davao City has been made as testing venue for the Architecture Licensure Examination. The chapter’s nomenclature is derived from the local vernacular word, “sinlayan,” which means beacon of light. Since most of its members are faculty and Masteral students of the University of the Philippine- Mindanao, the name is in line with the chapter’s thrust to be a source of enlightenment and knowledge to architects and aspiring architects through researches and academic lectures.

UAP’S 150TH CHAPTER CHARTERED IN SOUTHERN MINDANAO

ABOVE-RIGHT: UAP National President Arch. Guillermo Hisancha (right) received the Plaque of Appreciation from Arch. Arch. Isidoro Malaque III, Charter President of UAP-Dabaw Sinlayan Chapter. ABOVE: The Charter Members and Officers, the UAP-Sinlayan Dabaw Chapter.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Publication or of the Organization as a whole. Thank you.

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continuation of cpd seminars november to december 2017

*As of October 2017

**Source: CPD Council and UAP Secretariat