Vol.
2 Issue 8 March 2006
UAP-IAPOA Annual Convention
and Construction Expo set
United Architects of the Philippines
(UAP) Executive Director for Conventions
and Conference, Archt. Albert S. Yu, uap
said that it’s all systems go for the 32nd
Annual Convention of the country’s only
Integrated and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects. The UAP
Annual Convention and Construction
Expo is slated at the World Trade Center
from April 27-29, 2006.
The convention, according to
Convention Director, Archt. Ka Kuen
Chua, fuap, has adopted the theme “The
Rise of Archi-preneur”. “ Although we
hear signs of an upward trend in the
coming months, fact is, our current
political, socio, and economic situation
present a tough challenge for Filipino
architects”, Archt. Chua said “ To meet
these challenges, on April 27-29, 2006,
Filipino architects will rethink what it
does and how it does it, fundamentally
and comprehensively to survive, to make
hard choices that lead to selected areas
of excellence and distinction, and to
INside---
Editorial................................ 2
Good Governance Conf. ......... 2
Dream Homes 2006 ................ 2
Nat’l Manpower Summit .........2
B1 and B3 District Assembly ...3
RP’s Top 10 Firms .................3
“Empowerment to Meet the Challenges of Filipino Architects”
position solidly in a competitive
marketplace, provide responsive
services, develop varied sources of
revenue for financial stability, and
more.”
To be held in conjunction with the
32nd UAP National Convention and the
Convention Exhibits 2006, Filipino
architects will meet at the World Trade
Center to witness the rise of Archi-
preneurs as the new breed of
entrepreneurs.
Highlight of the affair includes a
lecture series by Filipino trendsetters
and entrepreneur icons namely, Eloisa
P. Tinio of the Entreprenur School of
Asia; UAP Past President Archt. Enrique
O. Olonan, fuap, Chairman of the Board
and President of Specified Management
and Holiday Company, Inc.; KC Leong of
the Eastern Regional Organization for Architecture; Archt. Abelardo Tolentino
Planning and Housing (EAROPH), glass and Archt. Gilbert Yu, fuap.
sculptor-architect Ramon Orlin; UAP Past
President Archt. Prosperidad C. Luis, Side by Side with the 32nd National
fuap, Dean of the UP College of Convention is the holding of Convention
and Construction Exhibits (Conex 2006),
the largest gathering of exhibitors of the
construction industry to showcase their
products, technology systems and
services.
“This is not just an ordinary trade
fair”, said Architect Yu, “The exhibitors
all have been track records in the
building industry and have the seal of
approval by our more than 20,000 strong
membership”. According to Architect
Yu, “Conex is part of our continuing
information campaign where we want to
show the general public the choices that
are readily available in the construction
business as specified by Architects.”
Manifestation of a Living Cell ......... 4 “Let each one give as he
441 out of 1,029 pass exam ............ 4
Feature Article (Draw the Line) ..... 7
purposes in his heart, not
General Glimpses from the ............... 8 grudgingly or of necessity; for
Green forum 2006 ........................ 9 God loves a cheerful giver”
5 New Fellows ............................... 10
2 Corinthians 9:7
 Editorial ARCHT
IECTURE
COMPETT
IO
IN
LAUNCHED
The Metrobank Foundation in partnership with the United Architects of the
Philippines, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, Federal Land and BluPrint, is
inviting all registered architects aging from 25 to 45 years old to join the Metrobank
Art & Design Excellence (MADE) National Competition in Architecture.

Entries should be built structures of single detached residence in the

Philippines, completed and occupied for at least one year. Each participant can
submit a maximum of two (2) entries that is the architect’s original design and has
not been submitted in any other competition or received any award from any
national or international design competition. The winner will receive a cash prize
of 150,000 pesos during the Awarding Ceremonies and Exhibit in September.

Submission of entries starts April until May 26, 2006 at the UAP National
Secretariat, 5/f, #53 Scout Rallos St., Bgy. Laging Handa, Diliman, Quezon City. For
queries call 898.8856 (Metrobank Foundation) or 412.6403 (UAP). Entry forms are
available in all Metrobank branches, UAP Chapter Offices and UAP National
Secretariat.

MADE Architecture Competition kicked off during the celebration of The

Nationwide Architecture Week held at MC Home Depot at the Fort where the
Foundation joined the Kick-off ceremony and the Exhibit. The Exhibit featured
MADE’s first winning works in architecture and interior design that were done by
Arch. Noel Tan and Marybeth Tabaquin-Ting, respectively.

The Metrobank Foundation also took the occasion to formalize its second
year of partnership with the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) with the
signing of a new MOA. Present from UAP were Architects Edric Marco Florentino
(national president), Celia Dizon, Elena Cayanan, Carmencita Rosales, Ana Ling, and
Nora Dumlao. The Metrobank Foundation, on the other hand, was represented by
its president, Placido L. Mapa, Jr., executive vice-president Elvira Ong-Chan,
executive vice-president and executive director Aniceto M. Sobrepeña and assistant
executive director Nicanor L. Torres Jr.

MADE is formerly known as the Young Painters’ Annual, which was established
by the Foundation in 1984. The new competition represents a big leap in corporate
art sponsorship by opening new opportunities for artistic recognition and thus
help enhance the careers of talented and promising painters, sculptors, architects
and interior designers.

UAP National Board approves the

creation of District A2B
The National Board of
Directors of the UAP-IAPOA in
its regular meeting held last
February 24, 2005 unanimously
approved the creation of
District A2b. The proposal and
recommendation was
comprehensively discussed and
presented by incumbent
District Director for District A2,
Archt. Aaron S. Solis during the
said board meeting.

In a resolution presented by Archt. Solis, District A2 Council resolved that

District A2 shall now comprise the Chapters of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija Cabanatuan,
Barasoain, and Sta. Maria-Bulacan and the new District shall comprise the Chapters
of Pampanga-San Fernando, Sinukwan-Pampanga, Tarlac, Angeles, Bataan-Balanga,
and Zambales-Olongapo.

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 UAP-IAPOA Comelec NCCA approves UAP’s
requestfortheacquisition
announces official list of ofarchitecturalbooks
candidates The Board of Commissioners of
the National Commission for Culture
The United Architects of the Philippines-Integrated and Accredited Professional and the Arts recently approved the
Organization of Architects - Commission on Elections (UAP-IAPOA Comelec) formally announced proposal of the United Architects of
last March 9, 2006 the official list of qualified candidates for UAP National Office. The the Philippines’ request for the
Committee on Elections chaired by Archt. Froilan L. Hong, fuap, immediately forwarded the acquisition of 150 copies of the book
Official List of Qualified Candidates for UAP National Elections (FY 2006-2007) to the general
Philippine Heritage Architecture
membership through their respective Chapter. List of candidates includes:
before 1521 to the 1970’s by Archt.
Maria Cristina V. Turalba.
For Executive Officers:
In its Resolution Number 2006-
Position Nominee Chapter 026 dated January 25, 2006, the NCCA
For National President Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap Quezon City supported UAP’s project by way of
Ana Mangalino-Ling, fuap Quezon City financial assistance in the amount of
Rozanno C. Rosal, fuap Makati CBD P156,000.00 chargeable to the
For Area Vice President, Area A Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap New Manila program for the Culture and the Arts
For Area Vice President, Area B Godofredo Q. Queri, Jr., uap Manila Centrum – Publication/Documentation.
For Area Vice President, Area C Fe Aurora C. Achas, uap Cebu
For Area Vice President, Area D Michael T. Ang, fuap Socsksargen
The grant was approved in
For Secretary General Gil C. Evasco, uap Manila Maynilad
pursuant to R.A. 7356, wherein NCCA
For National Treasurer Serge T. Chua, Jr., uap Manila Metro
For National Auditor Ramon T. Bacani, uap San Pablo
is mandated to encourage the
continuing and balanced
For Regional District Directors: development of a pluralistic culture
by the people, conserve and
Position Nominee Chapter promote the nation’s cultural
District Director, RD-A1a Arnel G. Delenela, uap Baguio heritage, ensure the widest
Joel R. Maloloyon, uap Isabela-Sierra dissemination of artistic and cultural
Madre products and preserve and integrate
Julius E. Viron, uap Isabela-Sierra traditional culture and its various
Madre
District Director, RD-A2 Hernando G. Advento, uap Bulacan
District Director, RD-A2b (Interim) Arnel C. Dungca, uap Sinukwan
Pampanga CGEA Director sits in
District Director, RD-A3 Bertoldo B. Gumarang, Jr., uap Tandang Sora
District Director, RD-A4 Albert G. del Rosario, uap New Manila the Bureau of
District
District
Director,
Director,
RD-A5
RD-B1
Corazon C. Adivoso, uap
Rogelio B. Leppago, uap
Rizal Taytay
Manila Metro
Product Standards’
District Director, RD-B2 Armando T. Tantoco, uap Manila Maharlika Technical
District Director, RD-B3 Ebenezer Maducdoc, uap Makati
District Director, RD-B4 Corazon Miguelita Barias, uap Laguna Committee
District Director, RD-B5 Levy O. Espinas, uap Sorsogon-
Kasanggayahan Executive Director for Commission on
District Director, RD-C1 Benjamin John A. Aliño, uap Cebu Governmental and External Affairs, Archt.
District Director, RD-C2 Alfonso Gamboa, uap Bacolod Amado Tandoc was nominated to sit on
District Director, RD-C3 Avelino A. Pastor, uap Leyte West the Technical Committee on Doors and
District Director, RD-D1 Marlo J. Basco, uap Cotabato Windows of the Bureau of Product
District Director, RD-D2 Rommel S. Reyes, uap Zamboanga Standards of the Department of Trade
District Director, RD-D3 Amado E. Jovellano, uap Butuan and Industry.

Archt. Tandoc will join the Committee

In line with the provision of the UAP By-laws and the approved UAP Election Manual, the
COMELEC required all UAP Chapters to submit to the Commission on Elections the following
in discussing technical issues related to
on or before April 3, 2006 at the UAP National Headquarters: the development of the standards on
doors and windows.The initial meeting
1. Chapter Board Resolution on the Chapter’s List of Members of the Electoral College of the Technical Committee was held last
and their corresponding alternates. March 28, 2006.

2. Chapter Board Resolution on the Chapter’s Common Candidates for National Office, The Bureau of Product Standards is the
based on the Official List of Qualified Candidates for UAP National Office. Philippines’ National Standards Body
(NSB) and is mandated to develop,
As of press time, the Commission on Elections extended the deadline for submission of implement, and coordinate
the said resolutions on April 12, 2006, in compliance with Section 8.1, Article IX of the UAP standardization activities in the
By-laws which states that “Not earlier than twenty-five (25) days and not later than fifteen Philippines. It is primarily involved in
(15)days prior to the elections, the Chapter Secretaries shall submit to the Comelec a list of standards development and standards
the names of all members of the Electoral College, including their alternates”. implementation/promotion.

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 Turkey Embassy taps UAP UAP-IAPOA proposes
over Turkish Trade Design Competition
for Model Gawad
Mission Kalinga Regional
The Office of the Trade Representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Community Centers
Turkey (Manila) has sought the assistance of the United Architects of the Philippines
(UAP) in informing its members about the Turkish Trade Mission which will be held In response to the call of the
this coming May 11-12, 2006 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-la Hotel. Philippine government through the
National Committee on Architecture
The Turkish Trade Mission, composed of over 50 of the largest and most dynamic and the Allied Arts of the National
Turkish exporters and manufacturers is designed to explore business opportunities Commission for Culture and the Arts
and business tie-ups with local trading and importing companies duly represented in assisting the country’s poverty
by four (4) major industries, such as (1) Apparel and Textile (2) Food and Agricultural reduction agenda, the UAP-IAPOA
Products (3) Construction Materials and (4) Machinery & Equipment. decided to embark on a worthwhile
project that would utilize the arts,
more specifically architecture, in
The activities include a half-day Market and Industry Seminar/Briefing on Turkey fighting poverty.
and one-on-one business meetings between Philippine and Turkish companies.
Meetings may be arrange between members of the Turkish delegation and In a formal letter submitted by
representatives of local companies who are interested to be the distributor, agent, the UAP to the NCAAA, UAP proposed
partner or client of these companies here in the Philippines. to embark on a nationwide design
competition among the country’s
Turkey Embassy acknowledged UAP as one of the industry’s most important architects to provide the
organizations and encouraged its members to attend the seminar and set one-one Government, through the Gawad
Kalinga, a well planned and functional
meetings with Turkish companies. “Kindly encourage your members to take advantage
community center which can be
of this opportunity to meet our visiting manufacturers first hand, learn about used as component for community
Turkey, its products and services, its advantages and potentials”, according to development as well as a landmark
Trade Representative Imran. Participation to these activities is free-of-charge and for identity of place. The wining
for more information you may call 750-8585 or 844-2882. Business reply form is entries would serve as a prototype
available at the UAP National Headquarters. for all the communities developed by
GK.

Since the NCAAA recognized the

2 UAP Districts hold need for a well designed community

center that would complement the
programs set forth by the

Assembly government in helping reduce

poverty in the community level, the
said institution identifies Gawad
Kalinga as a major player in providing
Two regional districts of the UAP-IAPOA held its annual district assembly this shelter and improving the livelihood
of the country’s poor communities.
March.
The GK espouses the values of
cooperation and unity as the key to
Regional Districts C2 held its District Assembly last March 11, 2006 at the Bacolod community sustainability and self
Chicken Haus, General Luna St., Iloilo City. Officers and Members of Bacolod, reliance which is in line with the
Iloilo, Capiz, Antique, Marikudo, Hamili, Negrense Chapters participated in the government’s poverty reduction
assembly. The event was highlighted by the open forum on matters pertaining to program.
BIR, Republic Act No. 9266, Bureau of Fire Protection, HLURB, City Planning and
Development while the evening affair was focused on Dinner and Closing Ceremonies. UAP envisioned this project to
Archt. Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap delivered an inspirational messages while a) Promote Filipino Architecture as
an identity of place b) Promote
Hon. Mayor Jerry Trenas served as the guest speaker.
Design Excellence among Filipino
Architects and c) Utilize
On the other hand, Regional District A5 held its District Assembly last March Architecture as a component for
24, 2006 at the Function Room, Ynares Center, Circumferential Road, Antipolo City. community development.
The affair was participated in the Chapter Officers and Members of Marikina Valley,
Greenhills, San Juan-Mandaluyong, Pasig, Rizal Taytay, Rizal East and Kalayaan 100. Once evaluated and approved by
A Symposium on the New Architecture Law was held with BOA Officials, Architects the NCAAA, the mechanics and the
Eugene G. Gan, fuap, Fernando L. Santos, fuap and Miguel R. Caluza, fuap as details of this project will be
speakers. Meanwhile, Archt. Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap updated the assembly immediately disseminated to the UAP
community for implementation.
on the UAP intervention on civil cases filed by engineers in Quezon City and Manila.

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 United Architects of the Philippines
32nd NATIONAL CONVENTION

“Archi-Preneur ”
The Rise Of The

Although we hear signs of an upward trend in

the coming months, fact is, our current political,
socio and economic situation present a tough challenge to us
Filipino Architects. We can either take a wait-and-see attitude
and sport a reactive stance as events unfold, or we can be
proactive, turning problems into opportunities and tackling
issues head on. To survive, we choose to rise to the challenge.
To win, we choose to evolve. We simply become better.
Welcome the Archi-preneur. The architect who thinks
and lives like an entrepreneur.
The Archi-preneur is the designer, the academician, the
administrator, the builder, the planner, the CAD operator, the
project manager, the developer. The Archi-preneur is found
within us all.
Now, more than ever, is the time to seriously re-think of
our profession as a business, and cultivating our resources
and experience to grow it. We’re talking maximizing our
potential and succeeding in our field… in the world of planning
and design of course, but also in our finances. Challenge
ourselves to develop that unique, innovative, entrepreneurial
thinking style. Identify areas of opportunities, and grabbing
them. Plot ingenious strategies to attain our goals. and improve
the bottom line.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and out our creativity to work.
Learn how to efficiently and effectively manage our practice.
Focus on improving growth and profitability. Let’s make an
honest profit and achieve economic success. Lets’ take that
first step: Register for the 32nd UAP National Convention
today. And witness the Rise of the Archi-preneur!

WhatisanArchi-preneur?
Simply put, it is the Architect who
embraces entrepreneurship. The professional
who believes that his success lies within his
control. One who is a risk-taker. A creative
problem-solver. A realistic optimist. Self-
disciplined. An innovator. One with the
never-give-up winning attitude.

Our aim: Creating an archi-preneur

mindset. The way you plan, think, live and
breathe. The way you design. Developing a
unique thinking style. Creating innovative
ways to make architecture profitable.

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 Gfromeneral Glimpses
S
the ecretary
Arch. Gil C. Evasco, UAP
Secretary General
Discipline
& Focus:
Leading UAP Today
“Focus, the ability to ignore
distractions and pursue only what is
important. Discipline, an imposed ability
to sustain them. Leaders never lose their
focus. They keep their eyes on the big
picture.”
If one wants to govern a
professional organization like UAP today,
a strong structure that has taken a lead
in trailblazing industry affairs in good
times and in bad, an organization that
has always strived to be reliable, then
that leader has to have a touch of iron
in some ways.
To achieve this, that same leader
should stay focused. Be self-disciplined
and want desperately to succeed. It is
hard to imagine anyone who has
reached the top and stayed there for a
long time without hard work. Basically,
this is the norm. It will not always get
one to the top, but it should get him
pretty near.
The month of March is where the
campaign period heats up in UAP
politics. For over a decade now I have
seen colleagues upon colleagues selling
‘wares of transparent leadership and
sincerity’, among others. I have been in
the midst of the most bruising electoral
battles among friends and compatriots.
Many of them would go down in history
as the ‘bidas and contrabidas’ of their
time. Magastos at nakakapagod ang
manalo noon. Philippine politics
encroaching on UAP grounds? Believe
me, I’ve seen them all! Thanks to the
team of Past President Froilan L. Hong,
today’s UAP Comelec Chair, for putting
premium to the power of consensus and
honest majority in the soul of the new
Election Manual. This may not be a
perfect manuscript to some at the
moment but its intentions are clear to
me__doing away with dirty politics for
one.
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UAP attends
DepEd
seminar on
education
facilities
The United Architects of the
Philippines attended the seminar
conducted by the Office of Planning
Service-Physical Facilities and Schools
Engineering Division of the
Department of Education (DepEd) held
last March 28, 2006 at Teachers’ Camp
in Baguio City.
CONTinuation, The United
Architects of the Philippines attended
the seminar conducted by the Office
of Planning Service-Physical Facilities
and Schools Engineering Division of the
Department of Education (DepEd) held
last March 28, 2006 at Teachers’ Camp
in Baguio City. CONTinuation, The
United Architects of the Philippines
attended the seminar conducted by
the Office of Planning Service-Physical
Facilities and Schools Engineering
UAP National Board...
In a meeting held last June 26, 2005,
District A2 Council expressed that in
order for District A2 to effectively
promote camaraderie among its Chapter
members within A2 jurisdiction, the
propose additional District within District
A2 will be more effective to affect and
reach out to the growing population of
registered architects who would want
to enjoin official functions in the
promotion and furtherance of the
architectural profession and the
organization as a whole. However, the
Council resolved that the replicated
functions of each district will still be
joint activities such as inductions,
sportsfest and representation in any
national official functions.
The UAP National Board confirmed
the appointment of Archt. Adriano V.
Gulapa as the Interim District Director
for District A2b.
from page 4
The seminar was highlighted by
the discussion on Guiding Principles
in the Design of School Buildings and/
or Trends in the Architectural
Scenario in the Philippine Setting”. It
may be noted that the Physical
Facilities and Schools Engineering
Division (PFSED) has embarked on a
vital project targeted to be
completed by June 2006. The project
involves the revision of the Handbook
on Educational Facilities, the first
edition of which was published by the
Bureau of Elementary Education in
1993.
UAP was represented by Archt.
Leah P. Dela Rosa, uap of Atelier
Chapter.
Division of the Department of
Education (DepEd) held last March 28,
2006 at Teachers’ Camp in Baguio
City.CONTinuation, The United
Architects of the Philippines attended
the seminar conducted by the Office
of Planning Service-Physical Facilities
and Schools Engineering Division of the
Department of Education (DepEd) held
last March 28, 2006 at Teachers’ Camp
in Baguio City.a
Editorial from page 02
NCCA approves UAP’s
request for the
acquisition...
creative expressions as a dynamic part
of the national cultural mainstream.
According to NCCA, UAP’s project
“recognizes the importance of locally-
published books to the educational
system in the field of architecture. The
NCCA recognizes the true worth of the
project as contributory to the
development of Philippine culture and
arts and “has seen it fit, proper and
convenient to adopt the same for its own
purposes”, NCCA stressed.
The books will be distributed to all
architectural schools nationwide
through the Council of Deans and Heads
of Architecture Schools in the
Philippines, Inc. (CODHASP).
from page 3
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Chapter
As the National President of the
UAP-IAPOA, Archt. Edric Marco C.
Florentino, fuap headed the national
delegation to administer the chartering
ceremonies of the UAP-Sinirangan Samar
Chapter in Tacloban City as the 110th UAP
Chapter last March 25, 2006, a day
before the 31st Anniversary of the United
Architects of the Philippines.
Held at Don Joseph Imperial Court,
Ritz Tower De Leyte, the chartering was
held in conjunction with the Anniversary
of Metro Tacloban and Leyte West
Chapters and was highlighted by series
of events which include: Roll Call and
Presentation Rites by the Sponsoring
Chapter, Presentation of the UAP
Chapter Charter and Reading of
Resolution by the Secretary General and
Chapter Formation Committee Chair,
Presentation of UAP Banner, Charging of
Discipline and Focus:
People who prove themselves
dependable are most likely to be
given opportunities to show how
dependable they can really be. Those
chosen by majority in the past had
people behind them who believed
they can deliver the goods needed.
’They ask you to do something, and
they don’t make anymore follow-ups.
They know things get done.’ Old
values never fade actually. Getting
to an appointment early,
remembering to follow through on
promises, and taking pride in one’s
work.
These days and even in the
recent past, leaders were hardly
chosen only on accounts of their
individual dependability. Leaders are
now strongly selected on the basis
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UAP-IAPOA
Chartered
Charter Members, Induction of Chapter
Members, Presentation of Chapter
Charter Officers, Charging of Chapter
Charter Officers and Induction of
Chapter Charter Officers. The Inaugural
Address was delivered by Charter
President, Archt. Pablo A. Abobo, Jr.
Also with the delegation headed by
Archt. Dinky Florentino were: Architects
of their potential contribution to the
team, to the machinery that should
push the organization to its desired
destination. I can still recall Past
President Nestor S. Mangio who was
vaulted to the presidency due mainly
to the team he has inspired which was
composed heavily of colleagues based
in Metro Manila. Nestor is from Angeles
Chapter. His administration was among
the most colorful which has put to
light an organization that would chart
a roadmap of pragmatism blueprinted
by many in the industry today. This
kind of framework may have its
downside along the stretch like
professional jealousy and turf
concerns. But for one who would want
to lead must keep his focus on the
macro picture and apply it with some
level of personal discipline.
from page 8
Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuap, National
Executive Vice President; Benjamin S.
Avila, fuap, Vice President for Area C; Gil
C. Evasco, uap, Secretary General;
Benjamin D. Tan, uap, District Director
for District C3; and, Virgilio D. Andres,
Jr., fuap, Chairman on Chapter
Organization and Deputy Chair of the
said committee, Archt. Leonardo M.
Antonio, uap.
Archt. Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap
Editor-in-Chief
Archt. Gil C. Evasco, uap
Associate Editor
Archt. Carlo Fundador B. Marudo, uap
Art Director
Jason Ramos Aban
News Editor
UAP National Admin Staff
News Team
is a Monthly News Bulletin issued by the
United Architects of the Philippines
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 On March 03 to 05, 2006, Mindanao
Architects once again gathered for the
Area D Assembly. This time, the venue
of the event is at the beautiful island of
Camiguin.
For Day 0, March 03, 2006, the host
chapter, Cagayan de Oro Chapter, met
with the delegates of UAP Gold CDO at
Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City.
Later, delegates from Zamboanga and
Zamboanga Chavacano Chapters, who
travelled 12 hours, came. A few minutes
after National President Dinky
Florentino, who was accompanied by
District D-3 Director Jemma Sarol-
Semaña from the airport, arrived at the
assembly point. After taking their
breakfast, the group traveled
approximately 90 minutes to the Benoni
Port, Misamis Oriental. While at the port,
delegates from the Socksargen, Butuan
and Surigao Chapters came, and the
group took the ferry trip to the Camiguin
Island. The group unpacked their things
at the Paras Beach Resort, the venue of
the Assembly. Not too long, delegates
from Iligan, Pagadian, Ozamis, Mt. Apo,
Davao, Dabaw Kadayawan and Cotabato
Chapters arrived safely to the venue.
By 3 p.m., the Area D architects
took their first tour of the Island. The
first stop is at the foot of Mt. Hibok
Hibok, where the delegates visited the
PHIVOCS station monitoring the Volcano.
From Hibok-Hibok, the delegates
headed its way to one of the Island’s
beautiful spot, the Katibawasan falls.
While at Katibawasan, the architects
cannot resist but to take a photo and
souvenir of the wonderful scenery.
After Katibawasan, the group
proceeded to Enigmata, formerly known
as the Tarzan’s Nest. It is a venue for
the artists in the region showcasing their
works. The place is also known for the
tree house, where visitors can stay in a
bar or can even stay overnight.
As the night is about to begin, the
delegates went to Mambajao, the
capital municipality of Camiguin, and
bought some pasalubong. The delegates,
then, went back to the venue. During
the dinner, the host Cagayan de Oro
Chapter invited the Provincial Tourism
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Officer, Mr. Melvin Peñaloza, who made fellowship is simple and quite. Delegates
a talked about the History of Camiguin took a dip of the hot spring after the
and its beautiful tourist spots. While long day activity.
others enjoyed the rest of the night,
the Chapter Presidents of the Area for For Day 03, March 05, 2006, the Area
the Chapter President’s Assembly D Assembly ended with the trip to the
presided by the very active Vice White Island of Camiguin. The said place
President for Area D Michael Ang. It was is usually featured in Magazines and
the last activity of the day. Television. Architects again to the time
in swimming and taking pictures.
On March 04, 2006, the chapters
were gathered for the Area D Assembly Once again, the assembly is a fruitful
proper. At 9:00 a.m., the event started and fun filled one. And as the chapter
with the Opening Ceremony with host, this event will not be possible
Camiguin Provincial Governor, Hon. Pedro without the commitment of the
Romualdo, as the Honorary Guests. The organizing committees and sponsors.
good governor stated the importance of
the architect in the community
development. National President Dinky
Florentino reported the
accomplishments and updated the
delegates on the upcoming programs of
UAP. Archt. Florentino talked about the
latest developments on the issue
concerning R.A. 9266. During lunch time,
James Hardie, Jea Steel, and Davies
Paints conducted their Technical
Product Presentation. After lunch,
Secretary General Gil Evasco discussed
on the roles and responsibilities of the
chapter officers; Area D VP Michael Ang
talked about Team Building,and D1
Deputy Director Marlo Basco made some
suggestions on sourcing of funds for the
chapter. The assembly was followed by
the giving of plaque of recognition to
the outstanding chapters of Area D.
After the assembly, the delegates
had another tour. The first stop is
another foot of an old volcano, which is
now the site for the station of the cross,
where devotees flocked during the Holy
Week. The second one is at the Sunken
cemetery, and the old church ruins.
Both were destroyed during the
eruption of the volcano long time
ago.
From the ruins, the delegates
headed to the Bora Spring, known
for its Soda water, and the Sto.
Niño Cold Spring. The architects
took pictures of these sites. And
the last stop is the Ardent Cold
Spring, where the delegates
spend their fellowship night.
Instead of the dancing and sign
with bands, the Area D