RDA5 Architects’ Business Summit

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 1^st 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 3^rd 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.

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