RDA5 supports UAP Pasig Kapitolyo Chapter Chartering Ceremonies

Regional District A5 headed by its District Director Ar. Reginald Yaneza supported its newest chapter member in the council, UAP Pasig Kapitolyo Chapter led by its Charter President Ar. Joseph Manreo J. Aral.  The chartering ceremonies were held at Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas last November 15, 2019. It was attended by the UAP National Board headed by the UAP National President Ar. Benjamin Panganiban, Executive Directors and Committee Chairman, and some Chapter Presidents.

Ar. Reginald Yaneza gave a brief history of the chapter on how they were started and where did their chapter name and logo derived. After the presentation of charter officers and members, a ceremony was observed when the chapter lighted the UAP Candle. It was followed by the signing of the charter certificate; presentation of UAP flag and chapter banner; unveiling the official chapter logo and coffee table book, and a toast to sum up the ceremonial rites.

The last part of the program was the induction and pinning proper wherein the charter officers and members were inducted. A testimonial and closing ceremony was delivered by Ar. Joseph Manreo Aral; and a token of appreciation were awarded to the guests and sponsors. A group photo opportunity capped the whole event.

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UAP RDA5 Promotes “Get an Architect” advocacy at GGV

Last November 13, 2019, UAP Regional District A5 headed by its Regional District Director Ar. Reginald Yaneza visited and promoted the UAP professional advocacy campaign through its slogan “For Your Plans and Designs, GET AN ARCHITECT!” at the set of Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV) in ABS-CBN.  The group had a chance to promote through mass media and capture more attention from the public. They had a photo opportunity with the grand winners of Ginoong Pilipinas 2019: 

Aside from the Ginoong Pilipinas grand winners, they also supported by one of the guests of GGV, top3 Tawag ng Tanghalan winner MOR disk jockey & singer Ms. Ana Ramsey. According to Ms. Ana, she was amazed by the works of Architects, and she was in full support of the advocacy of the UAP in promoting the architecture profession.

There also at the GGV taping, were of course, bankable host & comedian-actor Vice Ganda, celebrity guests American Idol 1st runner-up international recording/performing artist Ms. Jessica Sanchez, PBB Otso Teen winner Fumiya, Tawag ng Tanghalan top3 finalists DJ Ana Ramsey (3rd), actress-singer Ms. Roxanne Barcelo (2nd), and comedienne singer grand champion Ms. Ethel Booba.

At the online pre-show, Ar. Reginald Yaneza had an opportunity to sing in front of the audience. He got a chance to promote the UAP as a professional organization and its professional advocacy campaign GET AN ARCHITECT to the raving audience and artists in attendance right after his performance. Chad and Pepay, stand-up comedians, were then both fast to quip to expressly agree to the message conveyed by our GET AN ARCHITECT slogan and supports the advocacy by encouraging the public to consult the right professionals for their plans and designs.

There also in the ABS-CBN premises were PBB Otso Teens Rhys & Ali, Andre Brouillette & Lou Yanong, theater actor & producer Mr. Karlo Orosa, and TV news & current affairs host Mr. Gus Abelgas.

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UAPGA Rizal East Chapter Log Book Filling Seminar

The United Architects of the Philippines Graduate Auxiliary Rizal East Chapter celebrated their induction of officers and members and a series of seminars entitled “Eminence: A Career Rendezvous” held last November 9, 2019, at The 72^ND Events Center in Pasig City. The program started with an invocation followed by the national anthem. The welcoming remark was delivered by Mr. Alexis Gabriel O. Doroteo as their Chapter President.

After the opening ceremony, it was followed by the seminar proper focusing on Branding, Business, and Building Talk. The first presenter is Mr. Ruel Mikhael Benzon, Assistant Unit Manager-PRU Life U.K.-ASLIA. His topic was about Financial Wellness which focusses on how an individual could invest for their health insurance in the future. He also tackled how these future architects could come up different financial strategies of earning and saving money for the future. After his talk, Mr. Alvin V. Seneca Sr., President of Seneca Construction Corporation and The 72^nd Events Center shared his experiences in a Career Branding and Success Talk. Mr. Alvin pinpoints key important aspects of being a successful individual in the field of construction; these are Courage, Passion, and Humility. He also shared his success and failures in his professional work and services, and how he resolved these challenges in life. Lastly, is a Log Book Filling Seminar presented by yours truly to those who will take their Architecture Licensure Examination in 2020.  The topic is about the dos and don’ts of accomplishing and recording the diversified experience into their logbook. Questions and other information were raised during the seminar and some advice for the upcoming licensure examination was shared with the audience.  Some of the future architects were interested in how they could further improve their diversified experience until they fully 

ready to take the ALE. A token of appreciation was awarded by the UAPGA officers to all the speakers. 

Following the seminar is the formal chapter assembly by having their oath-taking and pinning ceremony. Ar. Conrad Casinsinan, UAP Rizal East Chapter, preside the turnover rights of the outgoing and incoming chapter president of UAPGA East Chapter. It was then followed by the oath-taking and pinning of the new set of officers and members. Ar. Conrad also sends his congratulatory message to all members and guests and encourages future architects to be active and to support the United Architects of the Philippines. A certificate of appreciation was awarded to the sponsors and guests and a group photo opportunity capped the whole event. 

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CITY LINIS: MARVALLEY CLEAN-UP DRIVE AND PEST CONTROL ACTIVITY

The United Architects of the Philippines Marikina Valley Chapter, in partnership with Timberpro, had their “CITY LINIS: Marvalley Clean-up Drive and Pest Control Activity” at Iwahig, Barangay Tumana, in Marikina City last November 9, 2019. The group assembled at Barangay Hall of Tumana at 7:00 am together with the street sweepers who assisted the chapter going to Iwahig. Timberpro prepared the chemicals to be use for fogging and the leaflets which would be given to the residents.

At Iwahig, the street sweepers started to clean the sidewalks and streets, while the residents are helping them to fix their garbage and trash bins. Barangay officials are helping to secure the safety of the people while having their activity. Marvalley officers and members are giving some leaflets and informed the residents about the community service dengue prevention campaign. Timberpro also started their fogging activity and try to reach every corner of their community. It was a productive day for everyone as they participated and contributed their time and effort to the cleanliness and safety of the whole community.

After the clean-up drive and pest control activity, the group return to barangay hall to have their snacks after a very tiring day. UAP Marikina Valley Chapter presented a certificate of appreciation to Timberpro for their generous support and contribution in strengthening and promotion of the architecture profession through their Corporate and Social Responsibility or CSR Projects. The group also had their photo opportunity together with all the residents to capped the whole event.

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4TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CPD SEMINAR

Last November 4, 2019, the United Architects of the Philippines Marikina Valley Chapter held its 4th General Membership Meeting and Marvalley GMM Lecture Series: Strengthening the Architecture Profession and Architect’s Link to Other Fields and Allied Professions, Thematic Module 03: Heritage as a Pillar of Sustainable Development at CVJ CLUBHOUSE (CVJ Food Catering), Marikina City, 1800 Metro Manila.

The program started with the invocation led by Ar. Manifelmo C. Dacanay, followed by the National Anthem, UAP March and UAP Credo, and the meeting was formally called to order. A sponsor (Timberpro Inc.) have presented their quality products over dinner.

The opening remarks and the introduction to the guest speaker were led by Ar. Jasmin Grace Lee. This thematic lecture in heritage conservation introduced participants to understand the relationship between cultural heritage and sustainable development. Guest Speakers Ar. Mary Rajelyn Javier-Busmente, uap (Basics in Architectural Conservation) and Ar. Jayson B. Portem, uap (Architect's Role in the Protection of the Nations' Built Heritage) discussed how heritage conservation can shape society and how it can be the most sustainable method in creating a harmonious built environment.

The lecture introduced the concept of heritage and its vital role in human and societal development and establishes the role of architects in this specialized field of profession. The participants were noticed to be very attentive during the entire seminar proper as the speakers Ar. Busmente and Ar. Portem did an interesting presentation. After their talk several participants actively asked questions regarding the topic. The questions raised were about the challenges in the practice of conservation (responses from the speakers were priests and politicians, funding, and technical know-how) and the implication of community acceptance to the conservation process. An interesting question raised by the speakers to the participants on whether it is acceptable or not to move a heritage structure from its original environment, to which the participants gave their insight. The response of the speakers to their question was “if it was the last option”.

Marvalley GMM Lecture Series: Strengthening the Architecture Profession and Architect’s Link to Other Fields and Allied Professions, Thematic Module 03: Heritage as a Pillar of Sustainable Development is a PRC pre-accredited program for architects with approved 2.0 CPD Units provided by the United Architects of the Philippines applied by UAP Marikina Valley Chapter.

Business Proper for Marvalley Architects immediately followed the lecture. The President’s Report covered different chapter activities, upcoming projects, Joint Area Assembly, UAP National notes and updates, and events to be held within the succeeding months. The meeting was adjourned after the recognition of birthday celebrators and the group photo. Ar. Merrijill Medenilla and Ar. Grace Ronquillo are the master of ceremonies.

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