It was a fruitful, meaningful
and successful event as UAP Regional District A5, in collaboration with
Committee on General Welfare and Committee on Internal Affairs had their first
ever Architects’ Business Summit 1.0 held last November 30, 2019, at Joy Nostalg
Hotel in Ortigas Center Pasig City. The jam-packed event was attended by
different A5 members and from other chapters; guest from the National Board;
District A5 Council Members; industry partners; guests of honor; and distinct
and renowned resource speakers.
The summit was divided into two parts, the morning and afternoon sessions which
comprises of series of seminars and workshop. After the National Anthem, UAP
March, and UAP Credo, UAP Greenhills Chapter President Ar. Minerva C. Villarosa
led the invocation. It was followed by the welcome remarks from the Regional
District A5 Director Ar. Reginald Yaneza and opening remarks from Executive
Director of Committee on Internal Affairs Ar.
Corazon Tandoc.
For the first CPD Seminar, Committee on General
Welfare Chairman Ar. Catherine Garcia introduced the first speaker. CPD Seminar
1 with the topic: “Authenticity: A Global Practice” was presented by a
self-made and well-renowned practitioner, Ar. Royal Christopher Pineda. His
presentation focusses on architectural practice and how Filipino
practitioners could meet the expectations of its clients globally. He pinpoints
some important aspects of the architects’ services such as collaboration with
different well-known designers and industry partners; authenticity and knowing
the true character of Filipino architecture; and promoting the architecture profession
with pride and confidence. He also discussed practices in entrepreneurial
skills globally and the advantages and benefits of authenticity to the
architects in the field of business. After the presentation, a token and
certificate of appreciation were given by the organizing committee to Ar.
Pineda.
After the 1st speaker, Ar. Reginald
Yaneza introduced the next presenter. Mr. Jacinto C. Ng, Jr., a real estate
magnate-social entrepreneur, presented his topic: “Leadership- How to be a
Great Effective Leader, in Business”. His lecture focuses on social business
leadership and CHRISTITUDE core values of Commitment, Happiness,
Responsibility, Integrity, Simplicity, Tenacity, Unity, Dynamism, and
Excellence. He also presented statistics and social business paradigm for
homeless communities. Aside from the presentation, and AVP was played featuring
the teaser of “Tagumpay na Nagniningning”, a film by Direk Paul Soriano in
partnership with Joy Nostalg Group. After the presentation, a token and
certificate of appreciation were given by the organizing committee to Mr. Ng.
Following the morning session is the lunch break
wherein the delegates had given a chance to have networked with the industry
partners in the exhibition area. The organizing committees also awarded the
plaques and token of appreciation to the sponsors for supporting another
milestone project of Regional District A5.
For the afternoon session, Deputy District
Director Ar. Roger Victorino introduced one of the Guests of Honor, Philippine
Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ma. Alegria S. Limjoco. Ms. Limjoco
congratulates the UAP for bringing such events and to promote the collaboration of
architects to the business world. She also mentioned the rapid changes in the
field of architecture which redefines the role of architects beyond the
construction industry. After her inspirational message, UAP Marikina Valley
Chapter President Ar. Ranier Biglang-awa had introduced the next Guests of
Honor from the Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, Provincial Director
Mercedes A. Parreno. Ms. Parenno congratulates the organizing committee for
having such an event and to presents current trends in industry that would help
architects in developing their professional skills and services for their
clients. The two Guests of Honor received a token and certificate of
appreciation given by the organizing committee.
For the last speaker in the
afternoon session, Ar. Catherine Garcia introduced the 3rd Speaker
Ar./Enp. Ronnie R. Yumang, UAP Secretary-General, with the topic: “The
Architects’ Stand on Business Today and Tomorrow”. His presentation focusses on
entrepreneurial skills of each architect and how it empowers their minds and
connects their businesses to other entrepreneurs/s; discussing main challenges of
architects through a workshop, and defining different business models that could
be a tool for architects’ entrepreneurial services. Right after his
presentation, a token and certificate of appreciation were given by the
organizing committee to Ar. Yumang.
Ar. Roger Victorino gave closing remarks and presented the organizing committee behind the success
of the event. It followed by a video message from the National President Ar.
Benjamin K. Panganiban and the Same Day Edit (SDE) video during the whole day
activities. A group photo opportunity capped the whole event.
