UAP POST Volume 47 Issue 02

Message from the Editor-in-Chief

Optimism and Drive Among UAP Leaders and Members: Identify, Nurture and Sustain

Napoleon M. Ibanez Jr, UAP Editor-in-Chief, UAP POST

When the UAP Post editorial council was tasked to develop themes for the issues of the UAP Post to be released this year, we knew that it has to hinge on the pandemic and how it affects and challenges Architects when it comes to work, family, and even participation within the organization.

The first issue focused on the acceptance of responsibility by servant leaders for the organization, even with the uncertainties brought about by the pandemic. For the second issue, even as early as that planning session, we knew, with great optimism that the pandemic’s spread will weaken by the end of the year, and even throughout the first quarter of 2022.

Our theme for this issue is “optimism and drive” since we know that even with the continuing adversity brought about by the pandemic, this optimism and drive of the UAP remain strong, as shown in the list of events and celebrations delivered as found in this issue.

An analogy of this optimism and drive is that of a bicycle rider, who, faced with the difficulty of an uphill route, has no other recourse but to push through and pedal, despite the upward terrain. The reward is the destination, so to speak.

The same goes for the UAP, to continue to push forward and upwards to greater heights.

To further push on with this discussion on optimism and drive, for one’s participation in the organization, some say it is the destination that matters, while some would say it’s the journey.

As one chapter-mate who is a former servant leader herself explained to me, the optimism and drive of members and volunteers to serve the organization should be identified, nurtured, and acknowledged. No matter what the output of a leader or a member is, it is his or her small contribution to the elevation of the organization to greater heights. And no one has the right to impede or criticize one’s optimism and drive.

The development of an Architect’s drive to participate in the organization, and eventually be a leader, varies from one to another. There is no clearcut formula or progression when an individual would take up the mantle of leadership. He or she would first observe, what those current leaders are doing, their actions and statements, and, their relationships with one another. And hopefully, these observers would draw inspiration from the current flock of servant leaders, to eventually participate and become leaders themselves.

The power of the internet, social media, and other means of information dissemination such as the UAP Post should therefore be used positively, to entice future leaders to serve the organization. We should not look at the short term in our quest for improvements and development within the organization, and we should remember that leadership and participation is organic, ever-changing, and needs to be sustained.

The fire of leadership is kindled with optimism and fueled by positivity and a drive to carry on the tradition of camaraderie, excellence, and service. It’s the journey after all, and any destination is just a stepping stone for more adventures and achievements within our organization.

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The UAP Headquarters, as the principal office of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA), stands as one of the symbols that represent the architectural profession in the Philippines. The image conveys optimism and faith in the future. As Architects, we must express our faith in our profession and practice by working with virtuous dedication; in this way, we may build a solid reputation for service quality and transform people’s perceptions of our profession.

As UAP Architects, we must give our best and provide the highest professional standards when doing our part in designing and planning our country’s future, thus our desire to contribute should be unwavering, fueled by optimism and drive, no matter what challenge comes our way.

Michaela Constantino, UAP Creative Consultant for Arquitektura

Message from the UAP National President

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The Pandemic is slowly weakening, and the economy is getting back on its feet as well. The light that represents getting back to normalcy is shining bright as we become more optimistic about what used to be a two-year ambiguous struggle for our future.

The positivity we clung to during the crisis saw us through all the challenges we heard, knew, and experienced. We are Architects and we are planners: we adapt to what is required and we solve what needs a solution. This is the kind of drive we all have as we see a future from imagination triggered by our inspiration and vision.

The theme “Optimism and Drive” of the second issue of the UAP Post is indeed applicable to us architects, and in this case, the UAP. The Organization has been steadfast in upholding our

traditions and basic thrusts for this fiscal year. We as a team have held our heads up high and responded to what is needed to be done, and we have made concrete plans, especially for our members. It is innate in all of us that servant leadership is a norm as we put other people first in serving and devoting our time and effort for the betterment of the majority.

As an organization, we found ways and spearheaded activities, through digital means so as to continue our service to our members and the general public. We held activities for both local and international affairs of the organization including the International Conference for Architects (ICA), National Conference for Architects (NCA), World Architecture Day (WAD), National Architecture Week (NAW), and the recently concluded 47th Founding Anniversary of UAP and National Convention.

We are in transition from being anxious about our future to adapting and recovering to normalcy. Most of us are occupied with rebuilding our lives and livelihood, but we will always endure whenever we keep in our minds and hearts the word “UNITED”, for by being together we can do great things for the profession, the professional product, the professionals, and the professional organization.

May the great Architect in heaven be with all of us always!

Let’s keep each other posted!

Congratulations to the UAP Post team!

Mabuhay ang UAP.

ARMANDO EUGENE C. DE GUZMAN III, FUAP 28TH National President of the United Architects of the Philippines Fiscal Year 2021-2022

UAP JOINS CELEBRATION OF WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY

By: Ar. Mary Kristine A. Segovia, UAP Chairperson, World Architecture Day

UAP through the Commission on Government and External Affairs (CGEA) and the World Architecture Day (WAD) 2021 Committee spearheaded the celebration of the said one-day event in the country last 4 October 2021 despite the pandemic. The 2021 WAD theme “Clean environment for a healthy world” was chosen to address issues involving housing, public spaces, and the environment.

WAD is celebrated every first Monday of October by professional architects and colleagues in the allied profession around the world. It was conceptualized in 2005 by the International Union of Architects or Union International des Architects (UIA) to pay tribute to the significant contribution of the architecture profession to the world. This global event also coincides with the United Nation’s (UN) celebration of World Habitat Day.

The UAP as an affiliated organization to UIA joined the rest of the UIA’s allied organization, and its Commission in bridging the initiatives of the UN and the practical activities of architects to ensure that architects are not just responsive to the new Agenda for Sustainable Development, but prescriptive in its implementation, evolution, and realization until the year 2030.

To respond to the said call for action, UAP through the CGEA WAD 2021 launched the UAP-UN SDG Project Hook-Up. Through the conduct of various related Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects of UAP chapters, the recognition that architects are equipped to respond to the complex challenges of the built

environment as perceived by UIA is being realized. This project aims for architects to have visible and active participation in various community development activities and initiatives that delivers meaningful application and disciplines of architecture on sustainable community development and to establish a platform for the diversified exchange of ideas and concepts among UAP chapters, allied professions, industry partners and affiliated organizations.

The following UAP Chapters participated in the UAP-UN Project aims Hook-Up namely: UAP Bulacan (Usbong 2k21:Pagkalinga at Paglingap sa Kalikasan), UAP Manila Atelier (Good Health and well-Being Pandemic CSR Projects), UAP Del PilarBulacan (Sagip Tulay-Sagip Buhay), UAP Datu Lapu-lapu (Project Relic) , UAP Cebu (Pakigkumbati: Cebu Designers Initiative), UAP KSA EPC (Build A School Project), UAP Ilocos Ciudad Fernandina (Conservation of Heritage Sites of Vigan City and Sta. Maria), UAP Laguna ( Tree Planting Project and Leadership Summit) ,and UAP Quezon City Saga ( From Plastic to Money).

Aside from the project hook-up, Filipino architects managed to celebrate this year’s WAD in various ways. The UAP had its ceremonial flag-raising ceremonies at the UAP National Headquarters led by UAP National President Ar. Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, FUAP and CGEA Executive Director, Ar. Romeo B. Vinco, Jr. An afternoon webinar entitled “Arkitekto+Arkitektura: Recognizing the Truest Forms, Character and Styles of Philippine Architecture” was also held. The speakers’ presentation and the

webinar discussion became informative and interesting as the three invited resource speakers unselfishly shared their knowledge and expertise on the chosen topics. The resource speakers were: Ar. Joel V. Rico on “Philippine Architecture after 100 Years”: The Importance of preserving the colonial architectural styles and influences; Ar. Carmelo T. Casas on “The Modern and Contemporary Architectural Design Approach in the Philippines, and Ar. Michaela Rosette Santos-Tayag on “The Collaboration of Traditional Filipino Architectural Design Features and Sustainable Building Design Attributes”. The five-hour WAD webinar was preapproved and accredited by the Philippine Regulation Commission.

A panel discussion and webinar spearheaded by the UIA held in the evening via zoom platform which featured presentations from Maria Neira (Spain), Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization; Tommy Valdez (Philippines), Member of the Eastern Regional Organization for Planning and Housing (EAROPH) and President, Society of Filipino Foresters Inc. (SFFI); Richard Nii Dadey (Ghana), Architect, and Ray Pentecost (USA), Director, UIA Public Health Group concluded the WAD 2021 Philippine celebration.

ARCHITECT TOMAS B. MAPUA MARKER UNVEILED

By: Ar. Mary Kristine A. Segovia, UAP Chairperson, World Architecture Day

The actual unveiling of Architect Tomas B. Mapua Marker with UAP National President Ar. Armando Eugene C. de Guzman III, FUAP, Representatives from PIA, UAP Del Pilar- Bulacan, UAP Manila Nakpil and Mapua Family Members.

MANILA - A memorial plaque was installed and unveiled last 22 December 2021, at the Mapua Mansion at Taft, Manila to honor the architectural, academic, and heritage legacies of one of the most significant Filipino architects, Architect Tomas Bautista Mapua.

The said activity became more symbolic since it was spearheaded by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) through the initiative of UAP CGEA WAD and NAW 2021 Committees, the UAP Del Pilar- Bulacan Chapter, UAP Manila Nakpil Chapter, and enjoined

by other representatives from the various professional organization for architects.

The occasion was graced by various professional architects’ organizations National Executive Officers led by UAP National President Architect Armando Eugene de Guzman, III, FUAP, UAP NEVP Ar. Richard Garcia, PIA COF Chancellor Ar. Joel V. Rico, and Ar. Mohammad Sarfraz Uttoh. Five generations of the Mapua Family also witnessed this momentous event.

The month of December of 2021 was dedicated to Architect Mapua who was born and died in the same

month. Aside from the MAPUA Marker installation and unveiling various activities were also made to pay tribute to the remarkable contribution of Ar. Tomas B. Mapua to Philippine Architecture history. Mapua’s architectural masterpieces constructed during the American period were the Cebu Custom House, Pier 7 in Port Area, the PGH Nurses Home, the Dela Salle University Main Building.

The symbolic marker installation and unveiling were made to recognize the significant role played by Ar. Mapua on the remarkable journey of Philippine Architecture and the Architecture

profession in the Philippines and for being the first registered architect in the Philippines by the virtue of Act 2985 or the “Engineering and Architecture Law” which was enacted on 23 February 1921. He was the supervising architect for the Bureau of Public Works from 1918 to 1927.

Architect Mapua was considered one of the pioneers and epitome of the superb skills, ingenuity, and craftsmanship of a Filipino Architect. He established the Mapua Institute of Technology in 1925 which became the Philippines’ premier architectural, engineering and Technological school.

Some of the activities conducted that coincide also with the celebration of the National Architecture Week 2021 was the “Brigada Mapua” (A repainting activity of the Mapua Mansion) held last 11 December 2021, the Mapua Original Drafting Table Exhibition which opened last 22 December 2021 at the UAP National Headquarters Lobby, and a book publication which will feature Ar. Mapua as well as other notable Filipino Architects in the country.

The “MAPUA” events were supported by Pacific Paints (Boysen) Philippines, Inc. led by Mr. Ruben Cueto. a

Architect Tomas Bautista Mapua 21 December 1888–22 December 1965) The first registered Architect in the Philippines.

This event is one of the activities in line with the Centennial Anniversary celebration of the Architecture Profession in the Philippines. The Philippine Architecture Centennial celebration culminated last February 2022. ‘‘

NCA 2021 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Ar. Ludivico P. Idaño, UAP Director, National Conference of Architects 2021

On behalf of the United Architects of the Philippines and the NCA 2021 PAGTINDIG Organizing Committee, I wish to extend sincerest gratitude to all of the more than 1,200 delegates-participants, National Board of Directors, UAP Secretariat, speakers, presenters, third party service providers, and industry partners that contributed to the success of the NCA 2021 PAGTINDIG.

Pre-pandemic, NCAs were held in different areas of UAP to bring it closer to the chapters. Amid global pandemic, NCA 2021 was held on October 1516, 2021 via HYBRID format: full virtual conference for the participants while in-person attendance for the Organizing Committee (ORGCOM) and Technical Personnel.

Apart from the NCA’s core programs, we strengthened its intents and purposes by injecting pre-conference CSR activities to respond to the urgent needs of time, in fulfillment of our CSR as an organization. Further, NCA 2021 entitled PAGTINDIG, shared timely approaches in coping up and further equipped Architects as we face the challenges of the transition.

The conference’s theme “TINDIG ARKITEKTO: Matikas na Pagharap sa Hamon ng Transisyon” expressed it all. The architects’ featured stories of success amid pandemic likewise demonstrated inclusivity and inspiration. Ultimately, NCA 2021 featured the nobility of the architecture profession in many facets of service, highlighting in parallel, innate kindness and compassion. The success of DAMAYAN: SAGOT KITA ARKI program segment expressed it all.

“TOTOONG SA PAGDADAMAYAN, WALANG HINDI KAKAYANIN.”

And all these we call significant value, affirmed that truly, UAP CARES.

Special thanks to the NCA2021 ORGCOM composed of servant leaders for joining this journey and UAP Secretariat for the extended support. Thank you UAP leadership and the NBD for the trust and confidence, and for the wonderful opportunity to pilot a national gathering of Architects.

Above all, thank you God Almighty for keeping everyone well and safe throughout the journey. To God be all the glory! MABUHAY ANG MGA ARKITEKTONG FILIPINO!

Ar. Ludivico P. Idaño, UAP Director, National Conference of Architects 2021

PAGTINDIG: The National Conference of Architects 2021

By: Ar. Ludivico P. Idaño, UAP

Held on October 15-16, 2021 and attended by more than 1,200 delegates-participants, NCA 2021 titled PAGTINDIG, fulfilled intents and goals to inspire, elevate the level of preparedness and further equip the Architects as they face the challenges of the transition. It also featured the nobility of the architecture profession in so many facets of service. The conference’s theme “TINDIG ARKITEKTO: Matikas na Pagharap sa Hamon ng Transisyon” expressed it all. PAGTINDIG in ADVOCACY championing the spirit of “Bayanihan among Architects” amidst the pandemic, and PAGTINDIG in ARCHITECTURE in response to the threats of the pandemic and to the profession.

Yet again, amid global pandemic, NCA 2021 was held via HYBRID format: full virtual for the delegates and in-person attendance for the Organizing Committee (ORGCOM) and Technical Personnel, for a more cohesive program management, coordination and execution.

The activities kicked-off as early as August 2021 via pre-conference CSR activities, strengthening core programs in response to the urgent needs of time, and in fulfillment of CSR as an organization. 27 districts and chapters responded to the call.

Day 0, October 14, 2021, featured chapter president’s assembly national board of directors’ meeting in the afternoon and LIVE ONLINE KUMUSTAHAN with the industry partners in the evening.

Day 1, opening ceremonies, officially welcomed the delegates and laid down expectations for the next two days. Three powerful speakers graced the ceremonies: the Inspirational Speaker UAP National President Ar. Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, the Motivational Speaker Dr. Carl E. Balita and the Keynote Speaker Bro. Arun Gogna.

The afternoon session featured consultative meeting and general membership assembly, with workshop-discussion on RA 9266, HB 10234 and many other issues and concerns, in line with protecting and strengthening the profession. Past National President and Task Force RA 9266 Chair Ar. Medeliano T. Roldan Jr. presented a comprehensive program containing strategies and approaches.

Day 2, CPD webinar series started the day, with three resource speakers and topics

aligned with PAGTINDIG SA TRANSISYON, PAGTINDIG SA ADBOKASIYA and PAGTINDIG SA ARKITEKTURA. NCA 2021 also paid tribute to the first registered Filipino Architect Tomas Mapua featuring his life and legacy.

The afternoon session featured the PAGTINDIG Programs, that inspired architects by fellow architects’ stories of success amidst pandemic. The DAMAYAN: SAGOT KITA ARKI program segment was a success fundraiser, proceeds of which go to the UAP Members’ Welfare Fund (MWF) that provides assistance to COVID-19 afflicted members.

All throughout consultative meeting and CPD webinar series’ hours, CSR and District/ Chapter Reports occupied the online broadcast, including GET AN ARCHITECT advocacy videos.

Finally, the MANCOM reports, conference report, awards and recognition, and the original PAGTINDIG “conference song” presentation, highlighted the closing ceremonies. UAP National President Ar. Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III officially opened and formally closed the conference. The Welcome and Fellowship Nights were also a bang, with the Battle of the Bands highlighting the Davies’ Welcome Night.

Thanks to the industry partners: Davies Paints, Teresa Marble, Emerald Pipes, Kohler Philippines, Nippon Paints, HCG, Bostik, Karatula, Crown Pipes, Rain or Shine, ABC Phil., Landlite Philippines, Crispy Sisig and Pascual Laboratories, for their generosity and support.

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. Rizalyn 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.

MABUHAY

ANG UAP AT MGA ARKITEKTONG FILIPINO!

The Members of the NCA2021 PAGTINDIG Organizing Committee

UAP Secretary General Dr. Jonathan V. Manalad, UAP gracing the Opening Ceremonies

ARCHITECTS AND THEIR RELEVANCE IN SOCIETY

International Conference of Architects 2021Manila, Philippines

By: Maria Cynthia Funk, MAdvArc, UAP & Rebecca Vanessa Rellosa, UAP

On October 26-27, 2021, the International Conference of Architects was hosted by the United Architects of the Philippines and was participated in by member economies of the APEC Architect Central Council (AACC). It is the overall authority for the control and management of the APEC Architect framework. Veritably a milestone, it has been entitled “Global Synergy” - an interplay of essential members of a whole, which when combined, would create an overall impact that is more outstanding than the totality of the individual contributions.

Preparations for the said event commenced in 2019, under the leadership of ICA Convenor Ar. Medeliano Roldan Jr.. with the objective of once again, creating a milestone that is meant to echo the success a decade ago, when the Philippines hosted the same conference and APEC meeting.

The exploratory format of the program by the organizers ensured a high level of engagement, not only among the speakers but also with the audience themselves. Each of the three sessions had individual presentations from 4 distinguished speakers on the assigned topic, followed by a 1-hour panel discussion with questions from both the moderators and audience, which allowed for a more in-depth discourse of the topics and engagement with the attendees.

The onset of the pandemic could have caused volatility and uncertainties in organizing the event; instead, it has become the perfect backdrop for the conference’s theme, leadership through architecture, which is best achieved with a global exchange of ideas and practices in the face of adversity. Architects

should be at the forefront of enabling and building the resilience of its people.

As such, a strong message from the conference has been the co-creation of a post-pandemic world while we all look forward to responding to the call for leadership in three realms; in the creation of policies and working with government; in resilience by bouncing back with an agenda and a vision; and, in the new economics by thriving better in a world in the Anthropocene dominion.

There is no distinction between natural and man-made disasters in front of this pandemic. As custodians of the environment, architects and planners should take part in discussing and creating policy greatly saving life and property. Politics, therefore, can be the vehicle by which collective decisions about public issues are arrived at. At the same time, as a society, we need to mitigate the impacts that disasters bring building resilient structures. These challenges certainly pose economic threats, therefore, there is a need to transition from an economy that is degenerative and divisive by default to one that is regenerative and distributive by design, as defined by economist Kate Raworth.

The ICA 2021 has been truly a memorable event against the backdrop of the global crisis for its learnings and realizations. All in all, it has posed to us a challenge that architects should truly need to get involved.

Future Forward NAW: The National Architecture Week’s 50th Anniversary (Part 1)

by: Ar. Reynaldo M. Cristobal Jr., UAP, PIEP, RMP

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) once again led the celebration of the National Architecture Week last December 6-11, 2021 which featured fifteen Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webinars courtesy of the great line up of speakers shown above, a Balangkasan, four original short documentaries, a nationwide simultaneous tree planting program, six simultaneous NAW exhibits, and the soft-opening of the UAP Museum.

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The Philippines once again observed the National Architecture Week last December 6-11, 2021. The celebration was spearheaded by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).

This fiscal year’s celebration was truly special to the architecture community as the event is in fact on its 50th year. It was on the 18th of November 1971 when Presidential Proclamation No. 934 was signed, declaring the second week of December of each year as “Architecture Week”. The very heart of this festivity was well stated in the said proclamation – “that architects contribute to the systematic and wellplanned development of urban centers,

parks, cultural and art centers, as well as to modern trends in construction; and that it is desirable to draw (public) attention to their invaluable contribution towards planned urban growth, environmental planning and for over-all social progress”.

Staying true to its roots, the UAP National Architecture Week (NAW) Committee for fiscal year 2021-2022 led by Ar. Reynaldo M. Cristobal Jr., envisioned the 50th celebration to be the loudest, the longest, and most inspiring in recent years, with the goal of making real connection to the general public whilst stressing the real value of the architect and its God-given talent and skill of “foresight”. And with this, Future Forward NAW was born.

Future Forward NAW (to be read as “Future forward now!”) implies that despite the challenges and uncertainties that we are all facing in the midst of this national health crisis, architects do not fret, for we are trained to look into something and really see strengths and opportunities. In fact, architects literally turn dreams into reality as they mold what would seem as a simple idea (or concept) into a very tangible and habitable masterpiece. And this is UAP’s message to the public. We are ready, because we foresee. Architects are ready for the future, now!

The National Architecture Week 2021 celebrations is anchored on three main objectives. First and foremost is to “promote the importance of architects

and the value of ethical collaboration with other professionals”. This is the driving force for the Pre-event programs such as the “Ready NAW” – a weekly talk show broadcasted via Facebook and YouTube every Wednesday from November 3 to December 1, 2021.

The second objective of the celebration was to “emphasize the architect’s ability to synthesize current socio-cultural behaviors and environmental challenges in envisioning or shaping the future built environment”. With this, the NAW Committee made a call for participation last October 27, 2021 for Nationwide Simultaneous NAW Exhibits to be held on December 1-7, 2021. Guidelines for two options were crafted by the Committee –physical exhibit, and virtual exhibit – application of which depended on the situation of the respective UAP Areas, Districts, and Chapters.

The third and final objective of the event revolved around “increasing awareness and proactive participation of the general public in celebrating the importance of architecture”. This was achieved through the pre-event nationwide simultaneous tree planting program of the Committee, the 15 webinars conducted throughout the weeklong celebration, the four original documentaries, the Balangkasan and the soft-opening of the UAP Museum.

Overall, it can be said that the celebration of the 50th National Architecture Week truly lived up to expectations. Mabuhay and Arkitektong Filipino! Future Forward NAW!

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Nationwide Simultaneous NAW Exhibits were held last December 1-7, 2021. Photos courtesy of UAP Antique Chapter (left), UAP District C2 (middle), and UAP Pampanga Centro Chapter (right).

Ready NAW: The UAP National Architecture Week 2021 Pre-event Talk Show Episode 5 featuring the UAP National Management Committee and CGEA Executive Director. These episodes are still available and can be viewed on the UAP NAW 2021’s Official Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/uap.nationalarkiweek) and YouTube Channel (UAP NAW Committee).

Future Forward NAW: The National Architecture Week’s 50th Anniversary (Part 2) ‘‘

by: Ar. Reynaldo M. Cristobal Jr., UAP, PIEP, RMP

The National Architecture Week 2021 opening ceremonies headed by the NAW 2021 Vice Chairperson, Ar. Murielle N. Gallardo-Cristobal, kicked off last December 6, 2021. It was opened by the UAP National President, Ar. Armando Eugene C. de Guzman III, followed by a special message from the UAP National Executive Vice President, Ar. Richard M. Garcia, and a welcoming remarks by the NAW 2021 Chairman, Ar. Reynaldo M. Cristobal Jr.

The President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte gave a congratulatory message to the architecture community as they mark the 50th year of architecture week. It was followed by the Keynote Address by the Vice President, Her Excellency Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo, who expressed her admiration and support to the Filipino architect.

Fifteen Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webinars worth 14.5 credit units were hosted by the UAP NAW 2021 Committee throughout the week-long celebration. For the opening ceremonies, the Committee invited three Australian speakers who shared about the following topics: (1) “The Architect’s Role in Nation Building” by Prof. Anoma Pieris, PhD, (2) “Architectural Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic” by Prof. Amanda Achmadi, PhD, and (3) “Architecture and Urban Planning of the Future” by Ar. Iderlina Mateo-Babiano, PhD, UAP. These were capped off with a special lecture by the Dean of the Adamson University - College of Architecture, Ar. Sylvester Shaun D. Seño, M.Arch, UAP, PIEP, FRIA, titled: “The Architect’s Foresight”.

The celebrations overflowed to the Day 2 of the celebration which was headed by NAW 2021 Area B Representative, Ar. Reginald M. Cabrera. The first lecture titled “AGRItektura” by Ar. Maria Mynn Porciuncula-Alfonso, UAP, encourages people to consider Agriculture in Architecture in cities. It was followed by a lecture by Ar. Isidoro R. Malaque III, PhD, UAP, PIEP, titled “Indigenous Practices on Filipino Architecture” which explores the construction of urban poor housing. Lastly, the afternoon sessions concluded with “The Art and Science of Home Improvement” by Ar. Marietta BundalianSegovia, FUAP, PIID, which practically covers everything that impacts the overall interior functions of spaces.

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) once again led the celebration of the National Architecture Week last December 6-11, 2021 which featured fifteen Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webinars courtesy of the great line up of speakers shown above, a Balangkasan, four original short documentaries, a nationwide simultaneous tree planting program, six simultaneous NAW exhibits, and the softopening of the UAP Museum.

Future Forward NAW Day 3, headed by NAW 2021 Secretary, Ar. Michelle B. Ting, started with a webinar by EnP. Ibylou Bandala-Golla, PhD, PIEP, which talks about “EIA for RLA’s: An Architect’s Guide to Environmental Impact Assessment”. It was followed by a lecture on the “Significant Role of Technology in Disaster Mitigation or Recovery Efforts in Natural and Built Environment” by Engr. Reginald Juan M. Mercado, PECE. In the afternoon a lecture titled “Indigenous Bioculture as Vital Contributor to Regenerative Living + Ecopreneur’s Competitive Advantage in a Time of Crisis” was conducted by Ar. Ronnie R. Yumang, UAP, PIEP, which pays tribute to the traditional Filipino culture while consequently awakening the entrepreneurial spirit among architects. It was followed with a talk by a documentary film director, Dir. Pablo Gabriel R. Malvar, who shared about the “Significance of Quality Documentation in Promoting a Brand or Advocacy”.

Day 4, headed by NAW 2021 Area C Representative, Ar. Jodie Elexa O. Casco, opened with the nationwide simultaneous NAW Exhibits by various UAP Chapters and Districts followed by the Soft-Opening of the UAP Museum located at the headquarters in Scout Rallos, Quezon City. In the afternoon sessions, Ar. Richard M. Garcia, FUAP, PIEP, opened the CPD webinars with a talk titled “LifeCentric Architecture: Livable Communities for the Future and Better Normal”, which was followed by a lecture on how architects contribute to PWD Social Inclusion through accessibility efforts titled “Architects Advocating Social Inclusion” by the blind architect himself, Ar. Jaime G. Silva, FUAP, PABA.

The fifth day, headed by NAW 2021 Area A Representative, Ar. Melanio L. Martinez Jr., featured Ar. Gerard Rey A. Lico, PhD, UAP, who unraveled the complex processes that inform the development of Filipino architecture while demonstrating its potency as a palpable expression of Filipino culture through a lecture titled “Constructing Filipino Identity through Architecture”. It was followed by Ar. Ma. Luisa M. Valerio, UAP, which aimed to enable Filipinos to learn from and to be inspired by our glorious past, through the lecture titled “Heritage Preservation and Urban Development”. The afternoon sessions gave participants four very powerful and inspiring documentaries about our built heritage.

Finally, six brilliant architect-academicians were pitted against each other through a healthy exchange of ideas titled “BALANGKASAN: Should online education be pursued in Philippine architecture degree programs beyond the COVID-19 pandemic?”. Ar. Jocelyn A. Rivera-Lutap, DPA, FUAP, Ar. Minerva C. Rosel, MURP, UAP, PIEP, and Harvey A. Vasquez, M.Arch, UAP, presented their stand to pursue online education under the YES Panel. On the other side, Ar. Rossano G. Baradi, M.Arch, UAP, Ar. Maricel L. Modesto, MSCM, UAP, and Ar. Michael Roger S. Sanchez, M.Arch, MBA, UAP, also presented their personal stand under the NO Panel. The debate was moderated by UAP Commission on Education Executive Director, Ar. Maria Cynthia YlaganFunk, M.AdvArch, UAP, and the Dean of the Adamson University – College of Architecture, Ar. Sylvester Shaun D. Seño, M.Arch, UAP, PIEP, FRIA.

The UAP National Architecture Week Committee together with the UAP Makati CBD, UAP Commission on Education, and the UAP Committee on Balangkasan opened the channels for discussion on a hot topic surrounding architecture education which may heavily affect th e future of the profession. It featured six brilliant architect-academicians whom presented their personal opinions and stand on the subject matter.

Future Forward NAW: The National Architecture Week’s 50th Anniversary (Part 3)

by: Ar. Reynaldo M. Cristobal Jr., UAP, PIEP, RMP

On the Closing Ceremonies headed by NAW 2021 Area D Representative, Ar. Reyl B. Espirituoso, a special documentary titled “Ugma” (Visayan term for kinabukasan or tomorrow) was presented by the Committee featuring the future of the architecture profession – the UAP Student Auxiliary and Graduate Auxiliary.

It was followed by a spotlight on the Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting program which was participated by architects and friends all over the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao islands and even from abroad. This pre-event program which happened last November 27, 2021 coincided with the observance of the National Environmental Awareness Month, and has truly brought architects closer to the public in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Architecture Week.

Overall, the week-long celebration was filled with physical and virtual activities for both architects, allied professionals and the general public where one can learn, nurture the environment, be proud of Filipino architecture, have fun, and be friends with one another. All these will not be possible without the support of the UAP NAW 2021 industry partners; AGC Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Davies Paints, DecoClad Walls and Ceilings, Dutch Boy Philippines, Unitec Pipe Manufacturing Corporation, Emerald Vinyl Corporation, HCG, Holcim Philippines, Kuysen Enterprises, and Republic Powder Coat Corporation.

Once again, Happy 50th National Architecture Week! Mabuhay and Arkitektong Pilipino! Future Forward NAW!

Architects and friends all over the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao islands joined UAP Future Forward NAW’s Nationwide Simultaneous Tree Planting program. Some of the participating Chapters are shown above (upper left)

UAP Bataan Peninsulares, (upper right) UAP Manila Maharlika, (lower left) UAP Bacolod, (lower right) UAP Balladaw Dabaw.

Servant Leaders in Action

Servant Leaders in Action

UAP Celebrates 100 Years of the Architecture Profession

By Dean Lorelei B. De Viana, PhD, UAP Executive Director, UAP Center for Filipino Architecture

The UAP celebrated the 100 Years of the Architecture Profession in the Philippines through activities that commemorated the passing of the Engineering and Architecture Law or Public Act No. 2985 on February 23, 1921. The law created the Board of Architecture and established the holding of a licensure exam for architects to be held twice every year. Professionalizing the field of architecture, the law gave the title of Architect to all those who not only passed the board but also who had practised as architects for years with valid diplomas from architecture institutions. Maestros de obras who had been engaged in architecture could still continue practising but were not allowed to sign architectural plans and drawings.

Under the leadership of past UAP National President Renato A. Heray, FUAP (+) the UAP initiated the creation of the Architecture Centennial Coordinating Committee (ACCC) composed of participating architecture

organizations namely the Philippine Institute of Architects, Architecture Advocacy Federation, Inc., Bangsamoro Architects, and Society of Moro Architects. Past UAP National President Heray was named Honorary Chair of the ACCC. The UAP Center for Filipino Architecture under Executive Director Lorelei de Viana was the UAP lead in the celebration.

A Centennial Logo Competition was launched immediately, after with the UAP Committee on Education drafting the guidelines.

On February 22, 2022, representatives of the ARCC participated in a Centennial Tour of the Ayuntamiento de Manila, Intendencia Building, and Mapua University which was founded by the first registered architect, Tomas Mapua. This was followed by an honor lunch for the different participating organizations of ACCC in the UAP Headquarters which included

the announcement and awarding of the Centennial Logo Competition winner, Mr. Harold Haber.

A highlight of the centennial was the inauguration of the UAP Museum and the opening of the exhibit Architecture of Statecraft: Imaging Architecture in the Early 20th Century, curated by Architect Gerard Lico, Phd, who is UAP CFA Deputy Director and Publications Chair. The exhibit attended by representatives of the ACCC and the UAP presents archival plans and drawings of major government buildings courtesy of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

The UAP Del Pilar Bulacan Chapter unveiled a marker for the restored Tomas Mapua House in Taft Avenue, Manila; launched The American Colonial Public School Buildings: The Archival Materials book, the product of a research grant from the NCCA; and, exhibited at the UAP Headquarters lobby, Tomas Mapua’s drafting table, which was lent by the Mapua family.

Culminating the celebration was the launching of the two-volume Arkitekturang Pilipino by Architect Gerard Lico on the second day of the UAP Area B Assembly held in Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon on February 19, 2021. The book is a definitive take on Philippine architecture, discussing not only historical periods, styles, and personalities, but contemporary issues and debates that also includes heritage conservation and sustainability issues. This was followed by a short video of the centennial activities undertaken by the ACCC with messages from UAP National President Armando Eugene de Guzman III, UAP National Executive VicePresident Richard Garcia, and Philippine Institute of Architects President Josefina Bautista.

Presidents and representatives of the ARCC in front of the Statue of Philip II and the Intendencia ARCC representatives in front of the Tomas Mapua Bust in Mapua University

The UAP Museum at the second floor of the UAP HQ

Exhibit of Tomas Mapua’s drafting table by the Del PIlar Bulacan Chapter

ED Junar Tablan of the Committee on Education announces the winning entry by Harold Haber in the Centennial Logo Contest

The American Colonial Public School Buildings The Archival Materials book PIA documentary film showing of Sulyap sa Pamana for the celebration of the centennial

The UAP Museum

By Dean Lorelei B. De Viana, PhD, UAP Executive Director, UAP Center for Filipino Architecture

The creation of the UAP Museum was one of the major activities to celebrate the 100 Years of the Architecture Profession in the Philippines. The brainchild of NEVP Richard Garcia, FUAP and spearheaded by the UAP Center for Filipino Architecture (CFA), the UAP Museum was inaugurated on December 9, 2021 during Architecture Week Celebration.

Located at the second floor of the UAP Headquarters, the UAP Museum opened with an exhibit Architecture of Statecraft: Imaging Filipino Architecture in the Early 20th Century. The exhibit curator, Architect Gerard Lico, PhD, Deputy Director and Publications Chair

of the UAP CFA, presents archival plans, drawings, and photographs from the DPWH and his personal collection, in a tapestry of images that depict the role of the State in the shaping of public buildings in the Philippines in the years before the Second World War.

The exhibit critiques architecture as a form of statecraft where foreign styles such as the Neoclassical and Art Deco find their way in buildings designed by the architects of the Bureau of Public Works. While foreign styles have been used as a general template for civic buildings, the nationalist sentiment of Filipino architects have resulted in Filipino architects like Juan Arellano

pursuing architectural design with their vernacular takes on public buildings.

UAP National President Armando Eugene de Guzman III led the ribbon-cutting ceremony together with Architects Josefina Bautista and Carmelo Casas of PIA, and Architect Ellison de Guzman of the DPWH Bureau of Buildings.

The UAP is grateful for the support extended by the different UAP Chapters namely, Makati, Diliman, Manila Metro, Manila Maynilad, and Manila Centrum; Arc Lico International; University of the East architecture students; and the DPWH in helping realize the opening of the UAP Museum.

Architecture of Statecraft Exhibit Infotexts

Dr. Gerard Lico, the exhibit curator, explains the concept behind the Architecture of Statecraft Exhibit

Architecture of Statecraft Exhibit boards

Plans from the DPWH Archives

Preliminary Development of the National Psychopathic Hospital, ca. 1930s

The UAP launched Dr. Gerard Lico’s new book “Arkitekturang Pilipino: A History of Architecture and the Built Environment in the Philippines” during the UAP Area B Assembly held on February 19, 2022 at the Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon. The book launch was the culminating activity of the celebration of the 100 Years of the Architecture Profession in the Philippines which was organized by the UAP Center for Filipino Architecture. The event included a video-documentary by the author on the making of the book with explanation of the development of Philippine architecture through a historical survey and critical analysis of prominent buildings and their architectural styles and contexts.

The book traces the history of Philippine architecture from its primeval roots to its contemporary manifestations. The work is a product of Gerard Lico’s two-decade career

UAP launches Arkitekturang Pilipino book by Gerard Lico

By Dean Lorelei B. De Viana, PhD, UAP Executive Director, UAP Center for Filipino Architecture

as a professor and architectural historian. Arkitekturang Pilipino covers the discussion of Philippine architecture and urban history in ten chapters, with its chronological discussion divided into two volumes. The first volume covers early history to the American colonial eras, while the second volume covers the post-colonial to the contemporary eras.

The set of books are a must-have for students, researchers, and enthusiasts, and gives a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of Philippine architecture and the built environment not only as a parade of buildings, but as a result of a complex interaction of society, history, and cultures. A deeper explanation of the contexts that informed the creation of these designs and buildings is presented so that their sociopolitical underpinnings are highlighted and

understood by the public. Consequently, it presents the genius of the architects behind the works–showing that Filipino architects have their own agency in designing buildings. They are not mere copycats of foreign designs but have their own logic, styles, and design philosophies which are informed and influenced by their respective contexts. The vivid descriptions and technical discussions, accompanied by rich photographic and archival materials, as well as axonometric models of notable edifices give the reader an immersive and holistic experience of buildings as they flip through the pages.

Two chapters are of note. In volume one, the chapter “Decadence and Destruction” highlights the beginnings of the Philippine architectural profession in the 1920s and the development of local architectural practice. This chapter also presents more information

on the works of prominent Filipino architects of the early 20th century, and gives a glimpse into the development of local architecture between the early Commonwealth and World War 2 eras. In volume two, the chapter “Heritage Stewardship” gives a comprehensive overview of heritage conservation in the Philippines from its roots in the colonial era until recent developments in the field. This chapter also serves as a fitting culmination to the expansive narrative presented in the book, and serves as a call to action to appreciate and preserve our architectural heritage for future generations.

The two-volume “Arkitekturang Pilipino” is sold as a set, and is available at the Façade Books Shopee account.

Area B Assembly

Area D Assembly

Onwards to UAP at 50

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

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.

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

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.

KYP LIVE: KWENTONG UAP HQ

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

The afternoon program featured an episode of KYP Live: Kwentong UAP HQ, hosted by UAP Comms’ DD Tan and 50th Anniversary Co-chair NA Dumlao, with guest PRB-AR Member Hon. Arch. Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP, AA for the launching of the UAP 50 Years History Book. Hon. Tandoc presented the preliminary design of the cover, after which she briefly described the contents and what members can expect from the book. She then ceremonially turned the draft over to the UAP ManCom represented by NT Ang and NA Dumlao.

Hon. Tandoc was then joined by Past National President Arch. Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, AA, together with the distinguished members of the UAP National Headquarters Task Force - Arch. Wilson Y. Sioco, FUAP, Chairman; Arch. Jose Siao Ling, FUAP, AA, LIKHA Designate, Chairman for Implementation and Resources; and Arch. Alejandro O. Cua, FUAP, Chairman for Construction.

T hey recounted how the dream of constructing the UAP Headquarters Building was borne out of their experience of the UAP having no permanent offices since its establishment. Hon. Tandoc described how the UAP went from changing offices when administrations changed, to the small, window-less office at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, to the purchase of the M arbella Condominium Units.

The panelists also recalled how the UAP HQ Task Force came to be, then to the purchase of the lot, to the eventual construction of the building

through the valuable support of our industry partners, and finally, the settlement of all arrears facilitated by the UAP Golf Cup which ran for 10 years.

Arch. Siao Ling expressed his joy in having contributed to the realization of the dream to construct a permanent home for the Filipino Architect, and wished that UAP Chapters may also be given the same opportunity to establish their own individual chapter headquarters.

To cap the HQ Program, physical attendees and online viewers were taken on-board a musical journey that traced the history of the UAP in general and the HQ Building in particular. Hosted by UAP Comms Chair Arch. Anna Gonzalez, UAP (Barasoain) the segment featured the UAP Singers composed of Arch. Louie Vito, UAP (QC Elliptical); Arch. Sada Ajihil, UAP (Manila Alcaldia); Arch. Alex Siaron Peña, UAP (Makati CBD); Arch. Jon Jerome Librodo, UAP (Fort Bonifacio); and Arch. Renz Tividad, UAP (Manila Ilustrado).

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.

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.

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

ONWARDS TO UAP AT 50

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

The UAP 50th Founding Anniversary - Golden Jubilee is set to take place on 2025. However, rather than celebrating this milestone in our organization’s history in just one day, the organizing committee, together with the National Board of Directors thought it would be more appropriate to kick off the event 3 years prior, resulting in a celebration spanning at least 4 Fiscal Years.

With the theme, “Celebrating 50 Years of Unity, Advocacy and Professional Excellence,” the UAP Golden Jubilee will have the following subthemes to be highlighted by all Founding Anniversaries prior to it:

47th Anniversary (2022) – UNITY, Collaboration Across Borders –

Highlighting the UAP:

1. As a product of integration of the three major architectural organizations at the time – the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), the League of Philippine Architects (LPA) and the Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA)

2. In its role as the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) in the Philippines; and

3. As an organization that prides itself in the diversity of its membership, spread across 186 chapters, 3 continents and 9 countries.

48th Anniversary (2023) – ADVOCACY, Providing a Collective Voice for Filipino Architects

Highlighting the UAP’s role as:

1. The collective voice of Filipino Architects; and

2. The front liner in all matters concerning the architecture profession and the built environment.

49th Anniversary (2024) – PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, The UAP as Vanguard, Steward and Guardian

Highlighting the UAP’s role as:

1. A vanguard of ethical conduct, professional discipline and social responsibility;

2. A steward of the built and natural environment; and

3. A guardian of values relating to nationalism and good citizenship.

A THREE - YEAR CELEBRATION

Alberto C. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

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.

UAP 47th National Convention

by: Ar. Elda Shina P. Salazar-Samoza, UAP UAP NC47 Program Manager

The United Architects of the Philippines held its 47th National Convention on April 21-23, 2022. As a result of the pandemic and the safety measures implemented by the government, the NatCon47 was the first face-to-face resumption of this annual gathering after a couple of years. It was also the first time a hybrid set-up was attempted: registration was offered both for virtual and in-person delegates. The seminars mirrored this unique set-up, with speakers delivering their presentation either virtually or in-person.

Taking-off from NC47’s “SIBOL: Filipino Architects Reaching Up and Reaching Out Towards a FQuture-Ready Environment,” the seminars for all three days were divided into 3 sub-themes. Day 01: Relevance of Research to Our Architecture Practice, Day 02: Emerging Trends in the Global Front, and Day 03: Emphasizing the Role of Architects in Community Service. At the helm of each day was an illustrious Keynote Speaker followed by 3 speakers capably sharing their experience related to their sub-theme.

For Day 01, Keynote Speaker Ar. Prosperidad Luis (Philippines) talked about how research is ever-present in the conceptualization process of any planner and designer. In the afternoon, the 3

speakers under this sub-theme discussed their topics, starting off with Ar. Grace Ramos (Philippines), who emphasized that evolutions are made possible by constant knowledge seeking and processing, and how architects, through creative exploration and scientific methodologies contribute to the community and nation building. The next speaker, Ar. Aishani Jayasinghe (Sri Lanka) discussed how academic research is helpful and necessary to be able to make informed design decisions. The last speaker for the day, Ar. Rattapong Angkasith (Thailand) shared his presentation of his projects and case studies and the research processes that went into the planning and design of these endeavors. The fact that all speakers for Day 01 are from the academe made for an interesting discussion during the Open Forum that followed all the talks.

Day 02’s Keynote Speaker Ar. Pei Ing Tan (Malaysia) discussed Design for Health, after the International Union of Architects (UIA) designation of 2022 as the Year of Design for Health. Borne out of UIA’s partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), it aims to develop cities planned and built with a focus on human and environmental health. The next speaker, Ar. Henry Yap (Philippines) shared his insights and analysis of the pandemic’s

Our distinguished speakers receiving their plaques of appreciation during the closing portion of the Day 03 seminars, here shown with NP Ar Armando Eugene de Guzman, ED Ar Antonio Valdez, NC47 Ar Director Minerva Rosel, and moderators Ars Elda Shina Samoza and Felicisimo Tejuco, Jr.

impact on the property market, real estate business, and tourism. He also shared encouraging forecasts and statistics as well as resiliency traits to be able to move forward with confidence. Speaker Engr. Maximo Carvajal (Philippines) presented the different programs and projects undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways, and its impact on the development and progress of the country. The third speaker, PBGen. Manuel Gaerlan, (ret.) (Philippines) mentioned the important role of planners and architects in the development of this tourism, business, and industrial destination. He also shared the many planned investment projects for the Clark Smart City. Again, the diverse experience and expertise of Day 02’s group of speakers generated interesting questions and inputs from the delegates during the Open Forum.

Not to be outdone, Day 3’s Keynote Speaker Ar. Rita Soh (Singapore) shared her view on the challenges brought about by the impact of the pandemic and other current world problems, as well as her own philosophy on life and influences as an architect. Ar. Pawan Shrestha (Nepal) gave an eyeopening presentation of what transpired during the Gorkha 2015 earthquake and the rebuilding efforts afterwards. Ar. Danilo Fuentebella’s (Philippines) presentation consisted of his various projects as City Architect of Tacloban, as well as efforts made during and after typhoon Yolanda. Finally, speaker Ar. Dolly Anne Zoluaga shared her contribution as an architect in community service as part of the Iloilo City Planning and Development Office. These inspiring and thought-provoking talks produced a lot of questions during the Open Forum.

The idea of offering a hybrid set-up that enabled the participation of both virtual and in-person speakers and delegates for the NC47 seminars seemed daunting at first, what with the technical and logistical challenges ranging from different timezones, connectivity issues, audio/video glitches, among others --- but the desire to come together and participate in thoughtprovoking discussions and learn from each other more than made up for these perceived difficulties. Also for the first time, all these seminars were to be recorded and uploaded to the NC47 virtual platform and made accessible to all delegates for a duration of 1 month, allowing all delegates, including those in different time-zones to watch on-demand.

The success of these hybrid seminars calls to mind NC47’s theme SIBOL --- growth and adaptation to existing conditions, adjusting to the new normal, arming oneself to be ready for the future. It is this hope for growth that UAP and its members nurture in the months and years to come.

Day 01 speakers being projected onscreen at the SMX venue and via online platform during the Open Forum

Day 01 Keynote Speaker PNP Ar Prosperidad Luis delivering her talk in front of in-person delegates while being streamed online for virtual attendees.

Fosters made by Ar Cesar F. Domingo for day 1,2,&3 seminars. ‘‘

NATCON DAY 1

NATCON DAY 3

UAP National Election Confidence in Continuity in Leadership

My dear friends and colleagues,

ARMANDO EUGENE C. DE GUZMAN III, FUAP

28TH National President of the United Architects of the Philippines Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Time and again, the United Architects of the Philippines, through the strong and willful direction of the National Board and with the unparalleled support and active engagement of our districts and chapters from all over the world, has unceasingly committed itself to protect the profession and the general membership.

This year, we saw how we all joined together with great optimism and drive to advance our profession, ensuring we continue taking a stand for what is right and just and what our profession deserves under the Constitution.

I want to touch on how UAP was able to advance our legislative agenda, most especially in championing the implementation of RA 9266. With the UAP Task Force RA 9266 together with the National Board of Directors at the helm, the proposed bills that we have lobbied in Congress and the Senate are key advancements we hope will reach a favorable final decision soon. The UAP is fortunate that there are leaders who are on our side in this battle.

These public servant leaders strongly believe in our cause of a better architecture profession in the country. They opened their doors for us to have discussions and consultations on our proposals, and we are thankful that they heard us as one body calling for the protection of our profession and the members we serve.

We are confident and optimistic that their commitment is not just lip service. As they have done and proved in the past, their support is with us. We are looking forward to their assistance in pushing for our causes in the next Congress.

Other milestones that we have achieved so far are the programs and initiatives taken by our Committee on Anti-Illegal Practices to address the issues of illegal practices in our profession. The drive to go after professionals and companies who malign or step on our rights as professionals is not a walk in the park. We recognize the challenges that come with going after big names and entities that seem to hover above us, but because we know what is right and what is under the law, we were able put illegal practices down.

It takes a whole lot of courage and determination to put down illegal practices, and these are not done overnight.

Over time, we saw how the Committee painstakingly processes issues raised to them and addresses them crucially with an unbiased and impartial perspective.

We look forward to the day when we no longer receive complaints and concerns about illegal practices. But for now, we open our doors to going through the same painstaking and crucial process once again, just like what we always do, because this is a continuous commitment for our organization and the profession we continue to protect.

I am confident that the incoming leadership will continue cultivating what we have planted so that future UAP members will reap the fruits of this collective effort.

These advancements are no typical feat. We take pride in cementing our name and our profession when it comes to legislation. Finally, the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. With much optimism and strong drive, we are getting there.

At the end of the day, what we do is not just for ourselves alone. We are here for a better architecture profession in the country and for our future architects so they may fully exercise our profession’s rights in line with our Constitution.

These recent developments mirror our UAP thrusts—Servant Leadership, Unity, and Diversity & Member First.

As leaders who put service first above gain, we champion Servant Leadership. We hope to inculcate this aspect in our future UAP leaders— that we must allow ourselves to become fully passionate about our duty as servants. Our heart to serve should come first, all without expecting any personal rewards in return.

Our plans and programs are anchored toward an organization that remains a strong force. As the IAPOA, we are the authority that leads by example—and that is to promote inclusivity among our profession—the more than 50,000-strong membership across the world who each has their contribution to offer to the organization and the profession in general.

Lastly, we do all these with the direction towards Member First—a core trust with which we banner the interest of our general membership by putting them first above anything else. Everything the UAP does is all for the members.

For now, I enjoin each and every one of us to keep on being active in our organization. Continue championing our advocacies through your respective platforms. Most importantly, continue being the great Filipino architects that we are—for as members of UAP, we are bound to reach high above and beyond, and we are destined for greatness.

Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino! Mabuhay ang UAP!

Incoming National President:

RICHARD M. GARCIA, FUAP, ASEAN ARCH, PALA, PIEP

Incoming National Executive Vice Presient:

Ar. Jason Ang, FUAP

Incoming Secretary General:

JASON S. ANG, UAP, ASEAN ARCH, PIEPIncoming National

Treasurer:

Ar. Rene Richie Corcuera, FUAP

Incoming National Auditor:

Ar. Annie C. Pugeda, FUAP

Incoming Area A Vice President:

Ar. Donato B. Magcale, FUAP, SFRIA, AA, APEC AR, Intl. Assoc AIA

Incoming Area B Vice President:

Ar. Delfin M. Mirabete Jr., FUAP, PIEP, PSPE, NAMPAP, EAROPH, MS Arch

Incoming Area C Vice President:

Ar. Ramon Francisco M. Teruel, UAP

Incoming Area D Vice President:

Ar. Albert S. Rosel, UAP

The message of the National President to the Incoming Leadership

On behalf of the United Architects of the Philippines, we would like to commend the men and women servant leaders who helped from administration to administration. Being in touch with each other should be a standard and keeping each other informed would help us be kept updated on the foregoing, projects, and innovations that we do as we evolve as an organization. The UAP Post is a perfect platform that we need to empower and continue to keep ourselves, our members, and the public informed of our organization.

Leadership is such a daunting task that we are to sacrifice time and effort for the betterment of the profession, the professionals, and the professional organization. We change leaders ever so often and as we go forward with the times; we need to be updated, raise the bar of ideas, augment what was done, and have a healthy transition.

There will be an upcoming transition by the end of June where I am personally very proud to say that the next leader is someone I believe in too as well. I am proud and confident that the incoming National President and his

team will do a great job yet again for the organization and the whole architecture profession

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Ar. Richard M. Garcia is a servant leader who we have known professionally and personally, we firmly believe that this transition from the pandemic to the better normal fits his attitude and strengths because of his clean and clear vision. We are to transfer the leadership to a person we believe in and support for we saw his selfless dedication to the betterment of all architects and the whole industry.

Every transition should be smooth and selfless for the organization and all the architects in it, we must look past our personal differences and objectivity is key to good continuance. We have one profession, let’s continue to strive for unity despite our diversity, be servant leaders for the members as we put them always a top priority.

Let me commend the past servant leaders of the organization, lets’s continue a tradition of excellence thru this transition, we are to better ourselves as we move on for the greater good.

The proclamation of the incoming National Board of Directors Executive Committee for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 during the National Convention, with National President Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, FUAP

“KALIPAY SA KAHAYAG PROJECT”

BRINGING BACK HOPE AND FAITH THROUGH A SYMBOLIC LIGHT

By: Michael T. Ang, Fuap, and James G. Jao,Fuap

Whenever we are faced with uncertainties and hopelessness in life, we look for that proverbial silver lining. A flicker of light that will restore our confidence and faith telling us that all will be well. Quoting Rachel Skatvold, “A ray of light made a rainbow through the mist”, we are reminded that the path to the universal symbol of hope, the rainbow, will start with just a spark of light.

The two years of living dangerously in a world of pandemic engulfed us with fear, despair, and sadness. Accustomed to a pre-pandemic world of being free to move around, to watch movies, and to enjoy the simple joys of bonding with friends, colleagues, and relatives, it was really a big challenge to be suddenly confined in the four walls of our abode, restricted and deprived

of the freedom to move around by a vicious virus that is even invisible to the naked eye.

The situation opened our eyes to the vulnerability of life and the realization that our comfort zone may be taken away in just a snap of a finger. This was what happened when the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a global pandemic

last March 11, 2020. Suddenly everything changed. Work, school, shops, and recreational modes all changed to something virtual, which is an environment that is new and strange to the majority of us. This is especially true to the elderlies, the members of the College of Fellows (COF) included. Many of us have to cope with the situation of being isolated from family members and friends, rendering everyone in a depressed mood.

However, thanks to the technology of virtual platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, MS teams, and the simplest of all, the Facebook messenger, the COF continued to reconnect with the members, to bring a semblance of fellowship albeit virtually. We have witnessed the eagerness and joy of each member in the virtual platform greeting each other with words of encouragement and wishing everyone good health and safety became the most common greetings. Slowly we became accustomed to a virtual social life. We continue to share life experiences, celebrate milestones with colleagues and friends, console with grieving members who have lost a loved one, learn of new knowledge through webinars, and even share food virtually.

Few may have opted to keep away from the virtual crowd, but the majority still continue to look forward to our monthly fellowship. The camaraderie between the members of the COF was sustained. What was even more inspiring is that kindness and generosity despite the difficult situation prevailed among the members. Our sense of community was still intact. We continue to perform our corporate social responsibility even in our own small way. The COF was challenged last December 2021 when part of the Visayas and Mindanao was hard hit by a natural disaster.

Cebu experienced a catastrophic tropical cyclone, category five hurricane last December 16, 2021. The two hundred sixty kilometers per hour gustiness left a lot of people in the mountain villages or Barangays homeless. Their houses, which were made of light tropical materials, were devastated. Many have to endure life without water and electricity for more than a month.

Immediately, the COF officers headed by Chancellor Ar. Michael Ang, together with the immediate past Chancellor Ar. Pamela Amador, decided to donate for the people of Cebu who badly needed help. Vice Chancellor Ar. James Jao, being based in Cebu assessed the situation and recommended giving hand held solar powered lamps as donations to affected mountain barangays, to help them navigate at night and do their household chores. Many COF members responded to the call for donations.

On December 30,2021, the 350 units of Solar hand-held lamps arrived in Mactan Airport in Cebu. Immediately Vice Chancellor Ar. James Jao, in behalf of the COF, travelled to personally deliver the lamps to the mountain Barangay of Sudlon-1, Cebu . With the assistance of Barangay Captain Dante Tabucal and his officials, 250 units were distributed to their constituents.

On January 01, 2022, a follow up distribution was conducted by the Vice Chancellor through the assistance of Barangay Captain Bienvenido Lauronilla. Another 100 units of hand-held solar lamps were distributed to the constituents of Barangay Valencia in Carcar City, Province of Cebu.

The project may be a simple one, but the impact of providing sources of light to the displaced families in their darkest hour brought hope, faith, and confidence to these families. It sends the signal that all will be well and life will continue to move on for as long as there are people who care and would be willing to share a part of their

blessings to the less unfortunate ones. The monetary value may not be much, but it made a difference. The project was aptly named “ Kalipay sa Kahayag” literally translated to “Happiness in the midst of Brightness”. Truly the project brought smiles to 350 affected families of typhoon Odette.

The COF shall continue to endeavor to pursue projects that would uplift the image of the Filipino architects as among the more socially responsive professionals in the country.

Emergency Architects

The Institutionalization of the EA activities into the UAP

By: Ar. Maria Cynthia Y. Funk, MAdvArch, UAP

The poster that started it all. Typhoon Odette and wreaked havoc and, by calling for architects to offer help, we discovered the desire to get involved was great.

The EA, together with the Commission on Education, created a process map which outlines the journey of a societal call for help, the volunteer architect, and the organization, thus institutionalising the EA activities into the UAP at large.

According to the World Bank, the Philippines is one of the most natural hazard-prone countries in the world. The damage caused by natural disasters in the country is increasing socioeconomically and exacerbated by a lot of factors such as population growth, a change in land-use patterns, migration, unplanned urbanization, environmental degradation and global climate change. In order to achieve the development goals in the Philippines, there is a need to lessen risk caused by disasters.

Following the deadly Typhoon Haiyan whose devastation can be chalked up to a series of bad coincidences in 2012, the Emergency Architects was organized in 2013. It is a network of competent architectural professionals and affiliate architectural aspirants that provide appropriate technical support and assistance to communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. With an average of 20 typhoons during the year, not to mention other disasters such as fire, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, to name a few, the Emergency Architects’ job has proven to be most valuable in establishing the role of architects in society, making its rounds among disasters which take place around the country through which research has been made and papers have been written.

Towards the end of 2021, Typhoon Rai struck, locally known as Odette, and it made its first landfall bringing torrential rains, violent winds, floods and storm surges to the Visayas and Mindanao Islands. In an overnight, the typhoon left

thousands of families homeless, placing at risk some of the impressive social and economic gains made since recovering from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic of the past two years.

UAP Areas C & D (which constitute Visayas and Mindanao) were hardest hit. As such, the UAP responded immediately through the shipping of water filters to various parts of Visayas and Mindanao, but the devastation pushed the UAP to go further, beyond fund drives and relief packs. Architects needed to step up and live up to their relevance in society and the importance of their role in disaster management.

By institutionalizing its activities, the UAP has responded to the devastation caused by this recent typhoon, and the role of the Emergency Architects, also referred to as EA, has been priceless in re-tooling architects by establishing capacity building activities as a convention or norm in the organization.

The three directions established by the EA in its three clusters are community engagement, shelter modeling and information, education and documentation. A culture is therefore created and cascaded to UAP architects in capacity building seminars. Concretely, the idea was initially a dry-run among those who had volunteered after the EA made the call, and a series of webinars were held to organize the volunteers better. Disaster Risk-reduction and management is a new concept not taught in architecture undergraduate schools but is a postgraduate course

offered in the more progressive schools so this is primarily the footstool for a strengthening of the architectural profession at this time. It is so timely that the “vulnerability” perspective in disasters, which is rapidly emerging as a dominant view in the field, assumes that a real disaster occurs when it strikes an underprivileged population. Vulnerability is formally defined as “the characteristics of a person or group and their situation that influences their capacity to anticipate, cope with, resist, and recover from the impact of a natural hazard.” (PRB, Washington DC, USA, 2011) Filipino architects have so much to give in this sense especially among the poor population. So the Emergency Architects should not be limited to a special committee but the whole organization aiding society.

The initial projects within this program, following the call for volunteers, are the “One Chapter, One EA Coordinator” and the “Chapter Match-Up Program”. There is more to be shared as these projects are developed, responding to our needs

MARIA CYNTHIA Y. FUNK, MAdvArch, UAP Executive Director, Commission on Education

Architects as enablers of community resilience recognized in Conscious Cities Anthology 2021

Ar. Geomilie S. Tumamao-Guittap, UAP, PIEP Capacity Building Cluster Head, UAP Emergency Architects

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2014) defines resilience as the “capacity of social, economic, and environmental systems to cope with a hazardous event or trend or disturbance, responding or reorganizing in ways that maintain their essential function, identity, and structure, while also maintaining the capacity for adaptation, learning, and transformation.” On the other hand, community resilience is “a measure of the sustained ability of a community to utilize available resources to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations” (RAND, n.d). Empowerment plays a crucial role in enabling communities to tap into their latent abilities to address underlying conditions that shape their vulnerability as individuals and collectively as communities (TumamaoGuittap And Furigay, 2021). When working with vulnerable communities, architects need to deliberately depart from common top-to-bottom practices. Rather than treating them as passive recipients of interventions, enabling these community members to occupy space in the proverbial table by recognizing them as experts of their cultural contexts, local practices, and social dynamics; and capacitating them as partners in designing, planning, and decision-making improves their longterm capacity to cope with, bounce back, and recover from disasters.

Drawing on our experience working with various stakeholders for the Moving Urban Poor Towards Resilience (MOVEUP) Project Alternative temporary shelter (ATS) Component, technical inputs from building professionals are effectively

combined with local knowledge and capacities in the community and enabled by policy and investment support from local government units (LGUs), National Government Agencies (NGAs), and non-government organizations (NGOs). Partner communities are involved in varying capacities from the identification of their needs, as well as during the design, fabrication, and integration of the ATS solutions into community-based contingency plans. Tapping into the unique and collective perspectives of the endusers through participatory community risk assessments and emergency shelter needs analysis, the multi-stakeholder team found that the issue of providing dignified living spaces in evacuation centers is not just about numbers, it is also an opportunity to relinquish back to the communities the power and control over the resources they need to ensure their survival.

By involving urban poor community members in planning, developing, and constructing their emergency shelter services, they gain awareness and take ownership of their local DRRM plans. Towards inclusivity, simple construction methods requiring very little skills were preferred so that women, the elderly, and even differently-abled persons can lend a hand. The ATS Menu of Options deliberately opted for common materials that can be found or bought in local hardware shops to ensure that local businesses benefit from shelter mobilization projects. Since access to materials can be challenging during disasters, the technical team also suggested that these be acquired and

pre-positioned through a communitybased cooperative/enterprise ahead of time through (a) outright purchase, (b) rental, or (c) retainer arrangement with suppliers, or (d) a combination of any of the suggested modalities.

1 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2014): Summary for policymakers. In: Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Part A: Global and Sectoral Aspects. Contribution of Working Group II to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Field, C.B., V.R. Barros, D.J. Dokken, K.J. Mach, M.D. Mastrandrea, T.E. Bilir, M. Chatterjee, K.L. Ebi, Y.O. Estrada, R.C. Genova, B. Girma, E.S. Kissel, A.N. Levy, S. MacCracken, P.R. Mastrandrea, and L.L. White (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA, pp. 1-32. available at: https://www.ipcc. ch/report/ar5/wg2/ accessed 24 March 2022

2Rand Corporation (N.D.)Webpage COmmunity Resilience available at: https://www.rand.org/topics/communityresilience.html accesed 24 March 2022

3 Tumamao-Guitap G.S. and Furigay J.N. (2021), Opinion Piece/ Designing Shelter Programs Empower Communities,PP 159 -161, available at : www.shelterprojects. org accessed 22 March 2022

A menu of ATS designs that consider varying timeframes of occupancy, availability, and configuration of space, as well as deployment conditions, were developed to fit a wide variety of contexts. (Source: UAP EA and ACCORD, Inc.)

Mockup setup for Temporary Covered Court Partitions (TCCP) used to secure stakeholder buy-in and training. (Source: ACCORD, Inc.)

A menu of ATS designs that consider varying timeframes of occupancy, availability, and configuration of space, as well as deployment conditions, were developed to fit a wide variety of contexts. (Source: UAP EA and ACCORD, Inc.)

UAP EA’s work on Alternative Temporary Shelters recognized in Conscious Cities Anthology 2021

By: Ar. Rodelon M. Ramos, UAP, PIEP

The UAP Emergency Architects’ case study on co-producing alternative temporary shelters as a pathway towards building community resilience was selected as a finalist for the Conscious Cities Anthology 2021 dubbed “The Person-Space Continuum.”

The paper, entitled “Co-producing emergency shelter solution as a community empowerment approach: learnings from the MOVEUP Alternative Temporary Shelters (ATS)” builds upon the fundamental work of the United Architects of the Philippines- Emergency Architects and the linkages and collaborative partnerships it has established with key stakeholders and actors such as communities, local governments and civil society organizations involved in the Moving Urban Poor Communities towards Resilience (MOVEUP) Project.

The Center for Conscious Design emerged from the Conscious Cities movement that advocates for a science-informed and community-driven approach to connecting people and places through mindfully crafted technology and interfaces. Working on Theme 1: Community Participation, Cross-disciplinary Design Research, and Practice, and interfacing with the CCD’s advocacy on Design for Equity and Democratic Design, the UAP EA’s pool of writers/researchers was directed by Ar. Geomilie Tumamao-Guittap with co-authors Architects Frank Urcia, Vinson Pacheco Serrano, Rodelon Ramos, Jocelyn Francisco, and Adrian Toisa, brings into international awareness the insights from years of co-developing and co-designing emergency shelter systems with various stakeholders and partners through the MOVEUP project.

The anthology takes off on the Center for Conscious Design’s 2021 Conscious Cities Festival in which the following themes were explored:

1.Community Participation, Crossdisciplinary Design Research, and Practice.

2.The relationship between the phenomenology of spatial experience, building technology, and computation.

3.Quantifying the person- space dialogue and impact-driven design methods and processes.

Role of critical theory and pop-culture in the design of future places

The compendium of submitted and approved case studies and papers were published online last October 2021 on the official website of the Center for Conscious Design. UAP

Landing Page of the Conscious Cities Anthology 2021 showing the published works and case studies from across

A Call to Action: UAP Emergency Architects mobilizes architect and student volunteers for Typhoon Odette Response

By. Ar. Rodelon M. Ramos, UAP, PIEP

Urgently responding to the aftermath of Typhoon Odette (International Name: Rai) that mercilessly battered the Southern Philippines late December 2021, the United Architects of the Philippines Emergency Architects (UAP EA), the sociocivic disaster arm of the United Architects of the Philippines, has embarked on an undertaking to assist disaster-struck communities through elevating the role of architects in the realm of disaster response and rehabilitation. In the process of organizing and restructuring itself, UAP EA has hit the ground running by strategically linking with several organizations and institutions while appealing to the collective spirit of volunteerism among architects and architectural aspirants to join the organization’s humanitarian thrust.

Thereafter, the Volunteer Kick-off and Orientation meeting was set last January 11th, and attended by those who signed up through the official registration links publicly disseminated by UAP EA. The main agenda of the meeting focused on determining the proposed forms of working engagement and the general directions to be undertaken by the UAP EA. Six forms of engagement were identified and they were Communications, Linkages, Logistics, Resource Mobilization, Technical Services, and Fieldwork. Additionally, a private Facebook group page that will serve as a centralized repository of updates and information related to UAP EA’s projects and engagements was created. A chapter match-up program, where one UAP chapter will appoint one

coordinator for a committed engagement or partnership, was also urgently discussed and deliberated upon.

Building on the Kick-off and Orientation, UAP EA had called for a follow-up meeting with the pool of volunteers to delve into UAP EA’s engagements and directions relevant to Typhoon Odette Response. A Volunteer Engagement Session was organized last February 5th wherein UAP EA formulated a Process Map for its Post-Disaster Response and the overview of the three directions of the organization has been finalized and shared with the participants.

These directions are take-off points for EA capacity building for all volunteers who signified their interest and commitment to become part of the Typhoon Odette Response. The first direction is Community Preparation and Engagement. The second direction is Resilient Shelter Modeling and explores initiatives on coconut timber utilization and the shelter anchor tree, proposing an improved building technique for resilient reconstruction. The third and last direction is engagement related to Information, Education, and Communication, to carry forward the organization’s initiatives and stimulate a wider reach.

An overview of the ongoing projects was shared and discussed to the plenary. These projects are coded as Siargao 1, Siargao 2, Project Mabini (Dinagat,) Project Bohol Shelter Cluster, Project Culasian (Palawan), Project 30K, Project Zambo, and BMC-Build My Church (Negros Oriental). Some of the local convenors officially representing these projects graced the Volunteer Engagement Session and they were given a chance to share more background on and immediate needs for their respective communities.

UAP EA’s Volunteer Engagement Session attended online by 61 people

Process Map for Typhoon Odette Response being explained by Ar. Funk and Ar. Lisay

UAP EA initiates Capacity Building Session for Typhoon Odette Response Volunteers

By. Ar. Rodelon M. Ramos, UAP, PIEP

UAP Emergency Architect’s Core Group, under the direction of its Chairman Ar. Jose Miranda, has taken off to mobilize its volunteer-members and gather local convenors to identify areas of initiatives that needed strengthening and finetuning. A Capacity Building Session was organized after the engagements and directions of the organization were clearly established. A full-day weekend event was held on February 20, 2022 where two sessions were facilitated by UAP EA’s Cluster Heads.

For the AM Session, lectures on Community Preparation and Engagement was led by the Capacity Building Head Ar./EnP. Geomilie Tumamao-Guittap. She discussed the context of the responses engaged in by the UAP EA, expounded on the concept of humanitarian action, demystified the actors and responders working on disaster response, and

enumerated the core humanitarian principles espoused by UAP EA. Ar. Tumamao-Guittap also touched on the Age, Gender and Diversity approach, the forms of community engagement, and context-rooted design in the previous works of UAP EA. The succeeding lecture was about the work of the Information and Communications cluster, where its Cluster Head Architect Rodelon Ramos facilitated a small workshop through Miroboard where joint objectives, commitments, resources and risks were identified collaboratively with the volunteers.

The PM session gave emphasis on the technical capacity building of the volunteers through Resilient Shelter Modeling. Chairman Ar. Miranda jumpstarted the second half of the event with an insightful presentation on Coco Lumber as Resilient Material and shared many projects where coco lumber was employed

as a construction and architectural material. The last lecture of the afternoon session was about the Shelter Anchor Tree. Architect Francis Edward Urcia and Architect Jocelyn Francisco took turns to present and share examples of local building practices and how they exhibit resilience through proper and appropriate techniques and local ingenuity found in disaster-stricken communities. The concept for the Shelter Anchor Tree proposes a refined construction innovation that reinforces building resilience and disaster-responsive construction that can be adopted by

With the relentless help of the Ar. Ma. Cynthia Funk, MAdvArch, Executive Director of the UAP Commission on Education, the Capacity Building workshop was formally accredited for 2 self-directed CPD points.

UAP EA’s work on Alternative Temporary Shelters recognized in Conscious Cities Anthology 2021

Ar. Ramos leading and maneuvering the online collaboration of the volunteers for the InfoComm workshop

Ar. Tumamao-Guittap sharing a highly informative lecture on Community Preparation & Engagement

UAP EA’s work on Alternative Temporary Shelters recognized in Conscious Cities Anthology 2021

District News panaNAW2021

In celebration of the National Architecture Week as mandated by the Presidential Proclamation 934 issued on November 18, 1971, panaNAW 2021 was organized, mounted, and curated as an online exhibit to showcase various ‘perspectives’ of architecture created by architects belonging to the 14 chapters of UAP District B3 over the past 5 decades.

From December 6 (Monday) to December 12 (Sunday) 2021, the virtual exhibition featured selected projects across various social media platforms as thematically categorized into design typologies per day. Day 01 showcased works on Residential Architecture found in local and global locations as designed by UAP B3 architects. The succeeding days featured Commercial Architecture, Hospitality Design, and Institutional Architecture for the Education, Healthcare, and Government sectors. Fittingly, the last day of the exhibition showcased works on Religious Architecture. View and learn more about the featured projects via the dedicated event website at https://sites.google.com/view/ uapb3pananaw2021/home

In conjunction with panaNAW2021, a film showing on the National Artists for Architecture Leandro Locsin and Francisco Mañosa was showcased last December 10 via zoom and streamed live via UAP Keeping You Posted’s Facebook page. Rediscover the

UAP DISTRICT B3

Ar. Ferdinand Isidro de la Paz Past President, CBD Chapter/B3 Deputy District Director

architecture of Locsin and Mañosa by watching the event at

https://www.facebook. com/uapkeepingyouposted/ videos/294212565968099

With these virtual celebrations, UAP District B3 not only expanded the opportunities for learning on architecture but more importantly, elevated the appreciation for our collective contributions to our noble profession.

ARCHITECTURE BOOKS DONATION

UAP DISTRICT C1

It is under the thrust of the UAP C1 District Director Buck Richnold Sia that design knowledge reinforces the capacity of our fellow Colleagues to improve standards through design and detailing. Design knowledge should also be shared to the general public. By providing design books for the consumption of the community, it inspires individuals to take up and join the industry, as well as have a better understanding of how our profession can improve the built environment.

In line with this, the United Architects of the Philippines District C1, under the leadership of their District Director, conducted a voluntary act of donating architectural books to the Office of the City Architect last September 28, 2021 and to Captain Cipriano A. Barba Mini Library, a small community library for the military and their families, located inside Camp Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, last October 8, 2021.

Chapter News

Arkitekto Sigurado, Kaya Ako Mag-Aarkitekto

UAP LAS PIÑAS CHAPTER

By:

Ar. EnP. Johnus Renan D. Mirazol, UAP, PIEP Area B Editor / Chapter President UAP Las Piñas Chapter

to them the significance of the Architecture profession in nation building, and to enlighten the youth on the journey of architects, from the academe to the battlefield. Moreover, the program was designed to instill the dream to become future architects, and ‘‘

The Architecture profession indeed has a brighter future, as UAP Las Piñas Chapter held its Youth Empowerment Program & Corporate Social Responsibility Project entitled, “Arkitekto Sigurado, Kaya Ako Mag-Aarkitekto,” last October

30, 2021. Motivational talks were given by UAPLPC Members, Ar. Bernard Alvarez, uap, under government practice and Ar. Camille Beatriz De Leon, uap, for private practice. The program is envisioned to inspire these young minds and make known

also to augment their capacities for E-learning by providing the necessary electronic gadgets to support their online education.

More than 300 registered Grade 6 level students and teachers at CAA Elementary School in Las Piñas City, the largest public school in the Philippines with over ten thousand enrolled students, participated in the YEP-CSR Program of UAPLPC online via Zoom. A series of games and raffle draws were held with prizes ranging from G-Cash winnings, pocket WIFIs, USB drives, and for the grand raffle draw, 8-inch electronic tablets had been given. Principal Ronaldo Lara, PHD also delivered an inspirational message for the students and commended UAP Las Pi ñas Chapter for their efforts & generosity.

The awarding ceremony, however, was conducted live, face-to-face within campus, last November 27th. It is the first physical event that UAPLPC had since the past couple of years due to the pandemic restrictions, which was attended by the students, teachers, and as well as parents of the recipients. It is Ar. Ariel Calado, uap, who championed this YEP-CSR program together with the efforts of his organizing committee, the BOD and members of UAP Las Piñas Chapter, who big heartedly shared their God-given blessings to empower the youth and to set the drive in creating positive building blocks of hope.

Distribution and Awarding Ceremony at CAAES

Letters gratitude from the children of CAAES

Chapter News BE A GREEN BUILDER: AN ORIENTATION FOR LEED AND BERDE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

UAP MANILA CENTRUM CHAPTER

By Ar. Prince Kevin D. Bernal VP for Programs & Development - UAP Manila Centrum Chapter

This webinar was a start-up project of the Manila Centrum Chapter’s Commission on Sustainable Practice under its Specialization Advocacy Program, which aims to encourage its members and fellow Architects to upgrade their professional practice in the light of designing and building sustainable environments. The speakers invited for this webinar are accredited professionals for BERDE and LEED to discuss the rating system of each Certification System as well as requirements to be an accredited professional. Our keynote speaker also discussed designing for maintainability for a sustainable building.

Webinar started as Ar. Paolo Manalansan, UAP, delivered his opening message as the Chair for Manila Centrum Commission on Sustainable Practice. The

first speaker, Ar./Enp. Therese Santiano, LEED AP, BD+C, UAP, talked about the Benchmarks for a Sustainable Development and the requirements/procedures to be LEED Accredited Professional. She discussed the basics of sustainability and how to achieve it in our planned developments.

The second speaker, Ar. Rowena Canlas Ramos, CBP, UAP, presented the Green Building in the Philippines and the Role of a Certified BERDE Professional where she discussed the rating system of BERDE and requirements to be a certified BERDE professional.

The third speaker, Dr. Sheila Maria Conejos, PHD, RAIA, CID, ISOCARP, ICOMOS, SIFMA, AIES, UAP, presented Design for Maintainability: Benchmarks for Quality Buildings as guidelines

and standards for sustainable buildings. She also discussed what are the usual problems and solutions to each defect on a sustainable building.

During the open forum, the speakers graciously answered multiple questions by the attendees, which were mainly about regarding accreditation to become a LEED Accredited Professional and BERDE Certified Professional as well as applying for a LEED and BERDE certification for different projects. The open forum was moderated by Ar. Chona E. Ponce, PhD, FUAP, CBP.

The webinar was attended by around 200 professionals, including the chapter officers and speakers.

Chapter News

“Odette” Efforts

UAP DATU LAPU LAPU CHAPTER

By Ar. Arnel Barrera, UAP

It was during the time of struggle when we had the initiative to help others beside ourselves after the onslaught of typhoon Odette last year. Humanity is always subjected to these kinds of natural phenomenon but will always endure and recover from the painful experiences especially if people work together for the good of everyone.

December of last year was an opportune time to share relief efforts to the victims of typhoon Odette since it was also the Christmas Season, the season for sharing. On the aftermath of the typhoon, members of the UAP Datu Lapu Lapu Chapter shared on social media the situation in the city, mapping of damages as

well as power and water supply restoration updates. Some of the architects volunteered in providing architectural services to the affected communities in Cebu.

Through the leadership of Archt. Arnel Barrera, the chapter made efforts to reconnect and touch

base with chapter members. With drinking water a main concern days after the typhoon hit Cebu, the chapter was able to order 50 boxes of bottled water, which were distributed among the chapter members, especially those that were greatly affected. Aside from assisting the members, the chapter donated drinking water to the most

damaged towns, south of Cebu province. They were able to tap a water refilling station in Talisay City for easy distribution to the southern towns. This was done in partnership with the Rotary Club West Cebu, which also worked with them in providing assistance to the Argao Central Elementary School just last January.

The second relief distribution with Rotary Club West Cebu in Colawin Elementary School in Argao, Cebu, where the architects established donation sites for the typhoon victims.

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International News

Despite the impositions COVID-19 has brought to professionals, Architect Oscar Coloma’s workload has tremendously increased. He is optimistic about the completion of his new projects, which include a recreation center, a restaurant, a hotel swimming pool, a data center, and several military-related developments.

Residing in the beautiful island of Guam since 1983, Coloma has contributed to all types of architectural designs. He is the president and prime architect of OA COLOMA PC, a Guam-based architectural firm with a wide range of experience in performing multi-disciplinary projects for various public, military, and private sector clients.

His previous work on Guam includes several off-base projects, such as Dusit Thani Guam Hotel, Macy’s Expansion at Micronesia Mall, The Plaza Mall, Ladera Tower, Royal Orchid Hotel, Dededo Mall, BMW Prestige Building, Sirena Building, Tumon Bay Mall, the Official Residence

Oscar A. Coloma, AIA, UAP

By: Ron Rocky Coloma

of Philippine Consulate, Santa Barbara Catholic School’s Science and Technology Building, Tumon Shopping Center and other monumental and well-known projects.

Some of his past clients include Tanota Partners, LG Development Inc., Lucky Development Inc., Lucio Tan, Calvo Enterprise Inc., Bank of Guam, David Su & Family and Goodwin. He worked with Thomas J. Davies Guam for three years and with US Navy Guam Public Works for two years.

Coloma’s designs can also be found in buildings across Korea and the Philippines.

In the Philippines, he worked with Architect Cesar H. Concio and associates for three years and two years with J O Dixon and associates who was a designer and builder before going to Guam. In South Korea, he worked with Thomas J Davies/ Jung Il US Military projects in South Korea for five years.

Coloma also used to be the Project Architect of assigned military projects and was in total control of all design disciplines. While working for PWC Guam, TJD Guam and TJD Korea, Architect Coloma was involved in design, cost estimates, construction drawings, specifications, planning/programming, field investigations, documentations, and preparation of reports for infrastructures and building projects.

Dealing with various projects, Coloma prioritizes certain issues and sets a very

high level of standard in his profession. He depicted his passion in architecture with a unique response, describing the pertinence of perspective no matter what occurs in his work life.

With any occupation comes challenges, and Architect Coloma constantly faces some in his daily routine. “It could be an unusual condition that the owner desire, the adaptability of the project on the site, the sewer, water, power, utilities needed to be considered, accessibility on how you enter the property, parking requirement, security, and most importantly the topography of a place,” he said.

Regardless, Coloma is motivated by his fervor for architectural design and always ensures that he fulfills the desires of his clients and their criteria. “Architecture is not just complex math and geometric use,” he said. “It is about building coordination with other engineers and other disciplines, helping them create a team composed of proficient and hardworking individuals.”

Coloma strives for simplicity and costeffective designs, keeping in mind that they are contemporary and aesthetically pleasing. Never did he know that he would be an architect one day, but it is with passion, conviction and determination that helped him excel in his ambitions.

“I never had a trophy or a medal when I was a student, but now I can proudly say that the soaring buildings I designed are my most cherished treasures—my towering trophies,” Coloma said.

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UAP Dubai and the World Expo 2020

By: Ar. Jerico Z. Bisnar, UAP

What a great time it was.

It was the most memorable 6 months, brimming with great moments - the type that builds legacies for everyone involved. The Expo 2020 Dubai has provided an arena for nations to showcase what they got and further invigorate global trade and cultural exchange with the theme, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. An arena for the architecture and engineering industry to once again take centerstage and stir human creativity. It was a challenge and an opportunity made extraordinarily difficult by the unexpected arrival of Covid-19.

And even with the extended incidence of the pandemic, the collective will is greater than the obstacle. The UAE has led the way with a strong resolve. The Philippines followed suit. The UAP Dubai was called, and we responded. We gave back to the community and created more meaningful legacy for the UAP in the global architectural stage and for the Philippines in the world fair stage.

A couple of years before the UAP Dubai was tapped to contribute to the Expo 2020 as part of the organizing committee for the Philippine Pavilion (more popularly known as “Bangkota”), the Chapter has actually initiated an ambitious task of redefining itself to raise its position and stand shoulder to shoulder with more popular counterparts like the AIA and RIBA. Its arrow was aimed at a singular target: producing more Global Filipino Architects. The tagline? “UAP Dubai – Keeper Of The Best”.

Although it seems easier said than done, the Chapter’s dedicated officers and committees have systematically broken down the goal into bite-size pieces starting from internal reorganization to networking and branding, and even recreational activities for its members. Technical capabilities are not enough to maximize the full potential of the Global Filipino Architect, he also must be adept at the business and marketing side of things. The Chapter understands that in order to be globally competitive and relevant, it needs to also interact and learn from other fields and industries.

And like an answered prayer, the Bangkota was served on the UAP Dubai Chapter’s plate.

A wonderful opportunity to showcase what the Chapter can contribute, not just in terms of technical but also in terms of coordination with other trades, socializing, sports, and entertainment.

Among other things, the UAP Dubai Chapter has contributed to the success of the Philippine Pavilion and the Expo 2020 in general thru the following:

• Before the Dubai Expo 2020 opened its doors to world, the UAP Dubai worked closely with Arch. Royal Pineda in developing the concept for the Bangkota and the DTI for recommending consultant, suppliers, and contractors, as well as conducting periodic site visits to ensure smooth construction of the Bangkota

• The UAP Dubai Chapter has partnered with other organizations and businesses in an information dissemination campaign called “I Am Bangkota” weeks before the official opening of the Bangkota

• A lot of UAP Dubai members have been involved in the design and construction of most of the structures and pavilions inside the Expo 2020 thru their respective employers

• The UAP Dubai Chapter was part of the Dubai-based Coordination Committee together with The Philippine Business Council and the Filipino Social Club that ensured community support and engagement for the whole duration of the Expo 2020

• The Global Business Forum on ASEAN is one of the events where UAP Dubai has interacted with other industry players and learned some business trends and ideas

• The UAP Dubai actively participated in the celebration of the “Philippine National Day at the Expo 2020” and showcased UAP Dubai’s other talents thru some members’ participation in the Bangkota Music

• The UAP Dubai is treated to a presentation about Space by the Philippine Space Agency’s Director himself

• The UAP Dubai has hosted the first ever “UAP Dubai International Conference” attended my government dignitaries and industry partners to further enhance the branding and image of the UAP in the UAE and to the world

• The Filipino culture is replete with food and dining together, and the UAP Dubai has enjoyed socializing over the various delicacies served at the Philippine Food Festival at Bangkota

• And to prove that it is not all work at UAP Dubai, the Chapter has spearheaded the “Bangkóta Fitfest” together with the Filipino International Triathletes to prepare the body for “Run The World” which was also spearheaded by UAP Dubai with several UAP national officers also in attendance

• The UAP’s 47th anniversary programs was conducted simultaneously between the Manila and Dubai with the coordinated efforts of the UAP National Office and the UAP Dubai Chapter

What a great time it was, indeed. A lot of firsts for UAP.

And more to look forward to.

A Little Bit of Trivia:

1. Bangkota means “coral reef” in old Tagalog; the Filipino - much like a coral reef – grows into colonies, spreads out all over the world; and yet still connected by migration, travel, and technology.

2. The Bangkota is conceptualised and actualised by Architect Royal Pineda of Budji+Royal Architecture+Design and independent curator Marian Pastor Roces, collaborating with unusual synchrony with Assistant Secretary Rosario Virginia Gaetos of the Department of Trade and Industry, who also serves as Alternate Commissioner General of the Philippine Organizing Committee (POC).

3. The current government has allocated $7 million for the Bangkota, which sits on 3,163.23 sqm of land and built by Dubai-based contracting company RAQ Contracting LLC.

4. In terms of land area, the Bangkota is the biggest Philippine Pavilion so far for a world expo.

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Newly Chartered Chapter

CHARTERING LUNTIAN

by Ar. Jeremy M. Cresencio, uap VP for operations UAP Las Piñas Luntian Chapter

It’s been more than 5 years since the interest on building a new chapter sparked during a tree planting event at Mt. Palay-Palay. It was a rough journey, but everyone remained with their desire to have our own chapter. We had a lot of self-doubts for instead of getting many encouragements and inspirations from the people we’ve worked with and look up to during our younger years as their organizing committee, some of them doesn’t seem to recognize us. That is just a glimpse of the whole truth which lies on our chapter history. Setting the drama aside, as the youngest chapter of the organization, we are grateful that there has been a lot of architects who supported and welcomed us wholeheartedly.

Last December 2021, through the efforts of the UAP Commission on Internal Affairs Executive Director Vanessa Ledesma, uap, UAP Committee on Chapter Organization Chair Maribel V. Monilla-Collado, uap, UAP Committee on Membership Chair Rossano G. Baradi, UAP, and the UAP secretariat, the orientation and rehearsal for the chartering ceremony was conducted. On December 22, 2021, the online chartering event was conducted and attended by the distinguished UAP National Officers headed by UAP National President Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, FUAP, the endorsing chapter, UAP Las Pinas Chapter, and honorable guests who took part on the formation. Ar. Antonio V. Gutierrez Jr., uap, rmp, piep served as

the charter president of the UAP Las Pinas Luntian Chapter and delivered his speech about the goals and aspirations of the group as a chapter. After the oath taking and charging of chapter officers and members, the chapter was finally chartered as the 186th chapter of the UAP. Today, the chapter is composed of 26 Caviteño architects.

UAP Las Pinas Luntian Chapter Chartering preparations was done on a hybrid manner. The group had a series of meetings to achieve our goal.

Group photo of all the attendees of the PUNLA - UAP Las Pinas Luntian Chartering Ceremony.

UAP Las Pinas Luntian Chapter presentation of Chapter Logo.

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Editorial Board Messages

About the Chairman

Ar. John Marvin Ngo is the current chairman of the UAP Committee of Publications, former chapter president of UAP Singapore, and one of the founders of UAP Asia Pacific Council. He is currently based in the United Kingdom with specialised training in healthcare architecture. His work involvement includes major hospitals in Singapore, United Kingdom and Peru.

History lover and a father of two boys, he loves doing countryside and natue walks on weekends.

About the Vice- Chairman

Ar. Jeboy Llacuna, aside from his practice, is also a part time educator at National University. He served as Chapter President for three years serving Manila Centrum. Aside from architecture, Jeboy’s interests are writing, baking, and film.

About the Editor- In- Chief

Nap is a freelance Architect, Physical Planner and Master Plumber based in Parañaque, NCR. He is the current CPD Director for the UAP QC-Diliman Chapter, and this is his fourth year being a part of the UAP Post.

He keeps his sanity during the pandemic by reading past and current issues of Marvel Comics particularly the latest sagas of most of the X-men titles, while alternately watching The Good Doctor on Netflix.

EDITORIAL COUNCIL

FY 2021-2022

Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, FUAP National Council Chair

Joan S.De Leon Tabinas, UAP Executive Director, Professional Devt. Commission

Jefferson E. Sibug, UAP Deputy Executive Director, PDC

John Marvin D. Ngo,UAP Chairperson, Committee on Publications

John Lemuel G. Llacuna, UAP Vice Chairperson, Committee on Publications

Napoleon M. Ibanez Jr, UAP Editor-in-Chief, UAP POST

Arven B. Lac-amen, UAP

Associate Editor for Area A

Johnus Renan D. Mirazol, UAP, PIEP Associate Editor for Area B

Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, FUAP Associate Editor for Area C

Sheena Pearl Basmayor,UAP

Associate Editor for Area D

Jonnel S. Castro, UAP

Associate Editor for International Chapters

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

FY 2021-2022

Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, FUAP National President

Richard M. Garcia

FUAP, ASEAN Arch, PALA, PIEP National Executive Vice President

Carlos R. Salvador UAP

Area A Vice President

Rodelo Cristeto L. Umali, UAP

Area B Vice President

Jose Glenn G. De Guzman, UAP

Area C Vice President

Albert S. Rosel, UAP

Area D Vice President

Jonathan V. Manalad, PhD, UAP, PIEP Secretary General

Jason S. Ang, UAP, ASEAN Arch., PIEP National Treasurer

Alberto S. Dumlao, UAP, PIEP National Auditor

Renato A. Heray, FUAP, ASEAN Arch. PALA, IPLA

Immediate Past National President

Michael T. Ang, FUAP, APEC Ar. PIEP, PALA, NAMPAP, PARED Chancellor, College of Fellows

Associate Editors

Arven B. Lac-amen, UAP

Arven hails from UAP Baguio City Chapter, a young inspirational architect who started as a ‘working student’ at Saint Louis University. When he became an architect, he got a chance to work in Quezon City, Tabuk, Baguio, and Benguet as a project architect, manager, and design consultant. He is now an educator at his alma mater since he uncovered his passion for teaching to uplift the profession. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Architecture at the University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City.

Even during the pandemic, he has been passionate about becoming of service to the UAP. He worked with various committees, particularly the Commission on Internal Affairs - Committee on General Welfare, Commission on EducationCommittee on Academe-Industry Linkages, and now, the Professional Development Commission - Committee on Publications.

As a past chapter president, he has proven his commitment to lead with compassion, making him one of the youngest chapter presidents. And more when UAP Baguio received the prestigious award as the ‘Most Outstanding Chapter’ and a ‘Presidential Award of Merit’ during his leadership.

Johnus Renan D. Mirazol, UAP, PIEP

Johnus is the Chief Architect – Consultant and Urban Planner of Mirazol+Mercado Design Consultants, formerly known as JRM Design Consultants, est. in 2009, an advocate of green building architecture & sustainable urban design practices. He is also the Design Architect of Jamaica Realty & Marketing Corp., a real estate developer with subdivision projects from Regions 1 to 5. He is the incumbent chapter president of UAP Las Piñas Chapter, and one of its Founding Core Group members.

He is a loving husband to his wife & fellow architect, Juliet and a SuperDad to Samantha and Jahren. A passionate writer, urban sketcher, watercolor artist, and a plein air enthusiast.

Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, FUAP

Karl plunges into another year of online classes as he marks his 11th year in the academe, teaching aspiring architects at the University of San Carlos in Cebu. The challenges of virtual learning continues but he believes that the architect’s creativity can be translated in the way training of future architects can be done even with the continuing health crisis. Although he is eagerly looking forward to in-person classes and meetings soon, he is making most of what is possible for now.

Apart from being an architect and a facilitator of learning in architectural education, Karl continues to do what he loved doing ever since his college days - writing. He writes for one of Cebu’s leading local newspapers, SunStar Daily, on topics ranging from not just architecture and urban design but also on light topics such as hangouts, food and personalities. Who would have thought that this hobby, which helped promote architecture to the public, would be instrumental in his elevation to the UAP College of Fellows.

Sheena Pearl Basmayor, UAP

She is a faculty at La Salle University-Ozamiz, while pursuing a master’s degree major in landscape architecture. She is serving as the current adviser of UAPSA-LSU. She is thrilled to join the academe given the chance to teach and mentor aspirants in the field. In addition to her academic involvement, she is also interested in taking part and supporting current research in developing resilient solutions to foster sustainable communities, especially given our current conditions. All these academic and research work while carrying out her own Architecture practice.

She loves journaling, writing by hand and learning to play the ukulele. During her free time, she reads books or watch feminist TV series, sci-fi movies and (YES!) k-dramas!

Jonnel S. Castro, UAP

Jonnel Castro is an experienced project manager and an architect. Gain most of his skills and knowledge from various projects in Philippines and Abroad. Started as a humble draftsman from a small firm in Bulacan and paved his way up to be an in-house architect of one of the most influential Royal families in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

A proud product of SPLE Bahrain and a believer that “Architecture is a learned game, you will only be a full pledge architect if you start from the bottom and you crawl your way up with perseverance and dedication”

An OFW for a decade but still a devoted Filipino architect who serves as a Director in Programs & Development and Chairman of Professional Practice and Development Committee for Bahrain Chapter Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022.

A dreamer and young-spirited father of a twin and a loving husband that always considers “Life is quick, and often ruthless, and the best way to survive is with a good laugh and ability to appreciate the small moments of joy, despite any circumstances.”

PDC Committee on Creatives, Media & Information

Juan Miguel Domingo, UAP CMI Chairman

Migs has been engrossed in doing graphic layouts since he graduated college in 2012. In UAP, he started with making publication materials for his Chapter and eventually was appointed for national events such as the Area B Assembly and at present, here in the Professional Development Commission. Currently, the Chapter President of UAP Manila Centrum, his zest of creating positive change in leading the Chapter is what he also brings to our organization’s publication arm. A fresh and new experience for all our readers is his clear goal.

An alumnus of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, he has worked in various scales of the design and build practice – from small to high-density residential and hospitality projects, real estate, post-construction and project management. He tries to find his niche in the vast knowledge of the built environment as he currently takes graduate studies in Urban Design at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He also teaches part-time in National University, University of the East and the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Gianfranco Galagar, UAP Creative Director

Gianfranco Galagar studied architecture at Ateneo de Davao Universty and has been practicing in Hong Kong in the last four years.

Some of the projects he has been involved in include K-Farm, the first Hong Kong public seaside park employing hydroponics and aquaponics as an educational and well-being platform. He has also lead design teams in design competitions which won awards in 2020. He currently works at a not-for-profit architectural practice which focuses on socially-aligned projects in Hong Kong and China.

Michaela Constantino, UAP Creative Consultant for Arquitektura

Ar. Michaela Y. Constantino is a member of the United Architects of the Philippines –Manila Centrum chapter. She’s an active member of the organization. Currently, she is the appointed auditor and has been its creative director for two fiscal years. She was also appointed as the Information & Communications Manager of the 47th National Convention. Presently, she is taking her post-graduate diploma at the University of the Philippines-Diliman on urban and regional planning. She juggles her work simultaneously as an architect (team leader) and as an elected government official. She has a background in publications during her college years. She was a layout artist in their university’s official publication organization and a part-time book illustrator. She loves to play computer games, and she has her streaming page. She also loves to sing Disney or Broadway songs. In her free time, she loves to watch Korean dramas. She has six dogs. Game of Thrones and The Witcher are her favorite TV series.

Juesm M. Curitana, UAP

Creative Consultant for UAP Post

Juesm or “Jusem” is an Architect who just passed the 2020 ALE board exam and is now part of Manila Centrum chapter. Being part of CMI for UAP POST is a step up for him to serve the profession.

He loves to watch documentary movies, make artwork, read motivational books and is a fan of Marvel Movies.

Jertrude Samantha Rivera

Creative Assistant

She is a graduate of National University class of 2020. Although she only recently entered the field, She is determined to learn and is curious about everything.

During her free time she usually paints landscape sceneries and botanical elements both digitally and traditionally.