PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOR 7TH GMM 2017

Good day to everyone.  Welcome to our 7^th General Membership Meeting.  Let me extend my congratulations to everyone for we have successfully entered our bid for the UAP National Annual Awards.  Thank you especially to those who have responded and contributed inputs.  Here are the list of bids we submitted:

·         Bid for Outstanding Member Award

·         Bid for Outstanding Chapter President Award

·         Bid for Best Chapter Award

·         Bid for Best Word Day of Architecture Program Award

·         Bid for Best National Architecture Week Program Award

·         Bid for Best Media and Public Relations Program Award

·         Bid for Best Professional Development Program Award

·         Bid for Best Bayanihang Arkitektura CSR Program Award

·         Bid for Best Green Architecture Program Award

·         Bid for Best Heritage Conservation Program Award

·         Bid for Best Unit and Camaraderie Program Award

We also bid Arc. Jasmine P. Lee for the UAP Young Architects Award.

Let me remind everyone for the following future events:

1. NATCON 43 – April 27 – 29, 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
2. CONEX 2017 – April 27-29, 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
3. Marvalley Summer Outing – Camarines Sur Tour – May 12 -14, 2017

Let me inform everyone that we will be launching in our next GMM the Marikina Valley Chapter Social Media Arsenal. This is just not to keep us in tune with the spirit of modern times and era of social media but to disseminate chapter information and updates to everyone in different platforms.  As initial we will create a unified account for the following platforms.

1. Facebook Account
2. Facebook Page
3. Instagram
4. Twitter
5. Tumblr - Marvalley Chapter Blog

 In conjunction with this, we will create an online storage space where members can download information, forms, newsletter, chapter and national updates.  Of course we will still maintain our SMS and Email blasts.

We will also be updating our chapter member database in the next few days, we will be contacting everyone for confirmation and updating of their contact information.

I believe that our Marikina Valley Social Media Arsenal will not only be beneficial to us now but most especially to the promising future years of the chapter. 

I encourage all members, especially new ones to be active in all our endeavors.  The board of officers are are always welcome suggestions and support.    As a team, we can move UAP Marikina Valley Chapter to a new level of professionalism.  Hope to hear from all of you soon.

Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino, Mabuhay ang UAP at ang Marikina Valley Chapter.  GO TEAM Marvalley

Ar. Philip John S. Padilla, UAP

Chapter President – FY 2016-2017

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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.

MARVALLEY 8th BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The UAP Marikina Valley Chapter 8TH Board of Directors Meeting held last January 30, 2017 in Max’s Restaurant, Centro Mall, Sta. Lucia, Pasig City.Attendees were Chapter President, Ar. Philip John S. Padilla, Lleda T. Daquiuag, Grace Ann R. Tamesis, Jernel B. Bagares. , Jasmin Grace P. Lee, Cezar R. Dizon, Jr, Rodelo A. Vargas, Ranelle T. Dela Paz and Virgilio M. Balderosa. Topics discussed was the Chapter’s forthcoming 6th GMM on February 6, 2017, invited guest speaker for Conservation 101: Flashback to Basics, Annual National Awards UAP National bid nominees for submission on Feb. 28, 2017, the forthcoming 43rd Natcon on April 27-29, 2017, Summer Outing updates attendees on May 12-14, 2017 in Caramoan. Tentative schedule of Badminton Tournament on March 2017