ICONS & SACRED ARCHITECTURE ART EXHIBIT: WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY CELEBRATION

In celebration of World Architecture Day with the theme “Architecture_ Housing for All”. Marvalley had its first activity in the month of October by having an art exhibit entitled “Icons and Sacred Architecture”, by one of the renowned artists and architect of UAP, our very own Marvalley Past President Ar. Amado Tandoc, Jr. The works are composed of a series of paintings depicting Madonna and Child from different iconic churches in the country. Aside from ecclesiastical representations of the Holy Family, Ar. Amado also exhibited some of the landmarks in the Philippines.

According to Ar. Amado, aside from the nationwide celebration of the World Architecture Day, his works are also part of the celebration of Manan Month which was also the Feast of Our Lady of Rosary. These heritage churches are not just a representation of the country’s rich cultural and religious traditions, but also creates a sense of identity and serves as a safe haven just like houses where we live in. It also connotes how we should protect and preserve our heritage structure just like how we took care and keep our shelter intact and stable from the harshness of nature and human interventions. 

The paintings are exhibited on the ground floor of the United Architects of the Philippines Headquarters, Quezon City from October 1-10, 2019.

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RDA5 COURTESY CALL TO NBI SPECIAL ACTION UNIT

Regional District A5 Council headed by its District Director Ar. Reginald T. Yaneza; UAP Special Committee on Illegal Practice Chairman Ar. Rowell Reyes; UAP Committee on Codes and Legislation Chairman Ar. Joey Francisco; UAP Official representative to Government Institutions Chairman Ar. Ray Guarnes; and Editor-in-Chief of  UAP Post Ar. Napoleon Ibañes; are in full force in a collaborative Joint Courtesy Call to NBI Special Action Unit Chief Atty. Emetrio “Jun” Dogalio, Jr. and NBI Deputy Director Vicente A. de Guzman III. 

The group had a discussion to promote the architectural profession and to establish a strong foundation by having a MOA-signing between UAP and NBI in tracking down illegal practitioners of 

 Architecture in the country. Aside from that, it would be beneficial not only to the architects, but also to the general welfare most especially the clients who usually encounter such problems with these types of practitioners. 

Furthermore, UAP will continuously coordinate with NBI to totally eradicate any illegal practice pertaining to designing and building structures, professional services, and most of all identification of architects in the design and construction history.

CLUP and Zoning of Marikina City Public Hearing

Last June 13, 2019, the City Government of Marikina under the leadership of its Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, conducted a public hearing for the 10-year Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning of Marikina City. Through Councilor Donn Favis, UAP Marikina Valley Chapter was invited to take part in this important milestone for future development ¡n the city. As an organization, the chapter held responsible for the built environment most especially on how these ordinances will be improved and sustain the needs of the communities ¡n the succeeding years. Aside from the chapter, different stakeholders were also being part of the dialogue such as homeowners associations, barangay captains, LGU’s, and allied professionals in the field of engineering, environmental planning, and sciences. The chapter also promotes the procurement of architectural permits, which ensures these ordinances and laws to be implemented the proposed projects ¡n the Marikina City.

The Proposed CLUP and Zoning of Marikina City is divided into five major development strategies:

1. Healthier, Livelier and Community-Centered Citizenry by preserving residential areas, upgrading high-density zones, and creating 9 government satellite offices place in different strategic locations in Marikina; 

2. Revitalization of Heritage and Culture by creating and improving the existing cultural heritage zones and promotes tourism development in the city;

3. Guided Commercialization and Development which strengthens the existing Central Business District and to standardize the commercial zones in different sites in Marikina; 

4. Improvement and Provision of Vital Infrastructure which includes flood mitigation projects and transport management; 

5. Green Growth and Low-Emission Development that would promote green design solutions in construction development, proposed Marikina Ikot E-vehicles, River buffer, and urban drainage, parks/open space improvements.

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Marvalley officer’s photoshoot & 1st BOD Meeting

Last June 12, 2019, UAP Marvalley MOVES headed by its incoming chapter president, Ar. Ranier L. Biglang-awa had their photoshoot taken at Marikina City Hall in Sta. Elena, Marikina City. It was photo-documented by one of the Board of Directors, Ar. Franklin Bautista. Right after the photoshoot, the group had their 1st Board Meeting where they discussed the upcoming projects such as the Panunumpa: Turnover and Induction Ceremony and the 1st GMM, Marvalley Golf Tournament, Courtesy Call with the City Mayor and Vice Mayor of Marikina, and the Annual Adopt-a-Library Project and Book Donation.

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9th General Membership Meeting and Recognition Night

The 9th General Membership Meeting was held on June 3, 2019, at Industriya Marikina. Aside from the regular GMM program, Chapter President Ar. Loreta Villame gave the certificate of recognition to the deserving officers and members that participated at the FY 2018-2019 activities that lead to the chapter's award for "Most Outstanding Chapter in CSR Projects".

The Product Presenter that evening is Queensway Builder and Supply Co. Inc.

The night did not end without the gracious gratitude of the board and members to the Chapter President, Ar. Lorie Villame. The Incoming president, Ar. Rhanier Biglang-awa and Ar. Marie Trinidad, the 9th GMM chairman, presents to her a wonder woman caricature of her as a gift.