MARVALLEY 9th BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The UAP Marikina Valley Chapter held last February 23, 2017 the 9th Board of Directors Meeting at 7:00PM in Mairia’s Restaurant, G/F IL Centro Mall, Sta. Lucia, Cainta Rizal.Attendees were Pres. Philip John S. Padilla, Ar. Jernel B. Bagares, Ar. Ranier L. Biglang-awa, Ar. Ranelle T. Dela Paz, Ar. Jasmin Grace P. Lee, Ar. Virgilio M. Balderosa, Ar. Leo B. Carlos, Ar. Roger M. Victorino, Ar.Caroline C. Victorino. Topics discussed was the forthcoming 7th GMM on March 6, 2017, updates on activities especially regarding the Annual National Awards UAP National bid for Feb. 28, 2017 submission, 43rd Natcon on April 27-29 attendees, the Summer Outing on May 12-14 and confirmed attendees on Feb. 25, 2017.

ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION 101: FLASHBACK TO BASICS AND 6th GMM

Last February 6, 2017, the United Architects of the Philippines Marikina Valley Chapter held its 6th General Membership Meeting at Café Lidia Restaurant, Calumpang, Marikina City with a theme focused on conservation. The resource speaker for the event was Ar. Jayson Braza Portem, Chairman for UAP Specialty Council on Architectural Heritage Conservation (Under the Office of the President) F.Y. 2016-2017.

Ar. Jayson Portem, with his presentation, refreshed the members of the basics on Architectural Heritage Conservation, “Built Heritage” based on R.A. 10066 Heritage Act Of 2009. He highlighted the difference and relevance of Conservation, Protection, Preservation, Consolidation and Restoration. He also emphasized on the concept of “Diwa ng Lunan” (Spirit of Place) based on Emilio U. Ozaeta’s concepts which fixated on history of the area; patterns of living (daily activities, seasonal activities, etc.); relative relationships between architectural elements; perceived major and minor paths; perceived entrances and exits to the area; perceived boundaries; architectural details; landmarks and areas memorable to them; architectural elements; and structures with stories.

At the end of his presentation, he encouraged Marvalley Architects to contribute on heritage mapping and documentation in an effort to help both the national government and local communities in preserving and maintaining our country’s built heritage.