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in the Philippines., holder of Accreditation No. 001,the first to be issued by the Professional Regulation

Commission in 1975. The UAP-IAPOA has a currentmembership of over 13984, affiliated with 107 local

chapters and 5 international chapters

EDITORIAL BOARD F.Y. 2006-2007

Chairman, Editorial BoardEdric Marco C. Florentino, fuap

Editor-in-ChiefHenry Steve R. Olonan, uap

Associate EditorCarlo Fundador B. Marudo, uap

Managing EditorGil C. Evasco, uap

News EditorGrace Edralin, uap

Sports EditorMark Mateo Morales, uap

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Corresponding EditorKarl Aries Emerson Cabilao, uap

ContributorCelso Nieves, fuap

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Editorial Board FY 2006-2007

UAP Executive Committee F.Y. 2006-2007

Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuapNational President

Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuapNat’l Executive Vice President

Ramon S. Mendoza, fuapVice President for Area A

Godofredo Q. Queri Jr., uapVice President for Area B

Fe Aurora C. Achas, uapVice President for Area C

Michael T. Ang, fuapVice President for Area D

Gil C. Evasco uapSecretary-General

Serge T. Chua Jr., uapNational Treasurer

Ramon T. Bacani, uapNational Auditor

Enrique O. Olonan, fuapImmediate Past National President

Maria Elena Cayanan fuapChancellor, College of Fellows

�Both enthusiasm and pessimism are contagious. Whichone do you spread?�

Despite criticisms, problems and people who try to putthe organization down, Steve is unfazed and has has neverchanged his enthusiasm about contributing ideas and articlesfor The Post for the past two years. He believes that in

HENRY STEVE R. OLONANEditor-in chief / Quezon City Chapter

Sep always wanted to become a �do-gooder�. Aside from beingresponsible for the uap post hip and contemporary look as thedesign and layout director, he is the new editor �in-chief of theuap qc publication, architectonics. He considers his activeinvolvement as a simple pleasure. For him, it evokes feelings ofcontentment and satisfaction that soothe frayed nerves. It givesextraordinary quality to otherwise �ordinary days�.

JOSEPH O. CALASARADesign and Layout/ Quezon City Chapter

The writer-architect gets sporty in this concluding issue ofthe UAP Post for FY 2006-2007, as he chronicles the birthof two architects� sports clubs in Cebu . And just like theproverbial cherry on the cake, he gives salutations to thehardworking UAP leaders of the past fiscal year in hiscolumn. Speaking of salutations, he sends his kudos to hisfellow editors in the publication � Steve, Carlo, Grace,Mark and Joseph � for a job very well done. Definitely, inone way or the other, we have made our marks in thisorganization. To my colleagues in the UAP, see you all inCebu �soon! ;)

KARL ARIES EMERSON F. CABILAOCorresponding Editor / Sugbu Chapter

CARLO FUNDADOR B. MARUDOAssociate Editor / Quezon City Chapter

GRACE EDRALINNews Editor/ Quezon City Chapter

Being in the academe, Grace continues to dig for morequality in the built environment and she finds that

integrating the green landscape with green architecture isthe key to a better life. While studying landscape

architecture, she believes that a responsible designershould be considerate in accommodating not only people

and climate but also the local vegetation.

order to be happy, you must practice being happy. He says that doing this constantly willsurprisingly become like second nature.

Steve strongly believes  that �Happiness is not having what you want. It�s wanting whatyou have.�

Seven Things that will destroy us:

1. Wealth without Work 4. Religion without Sacrifice2.Pleasure without Conscience 5. Politics without Principle3. Knowledge without Character 6 Scienc without Humanity 7. Business without Ethics

- Mahatma Gandhi

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By-lined articles and the opinions expressed herein are those of the authors anddo not necessarily represent the official policies of the United Architectsof the Philippines. UAP Post is published every 3 months. TheUAP Post reserves the right to accept, revise, or deny,any articles submitted for publication.

Written contributions for publication must betypewritten and double spaced.Articles maybe submitted in �editable format� which canbe delivered or sent via email. Any photos orgraphics forming in part of the article mustcontain the necessary caption.

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�Action�

Someone has said, “We all experiencechange, and the vast majority of usdon’t like it.”

Let’s face it, change is difficult underthe best of circumstances. Change has beena fact of life on this earth since beforehumans set foot on the planet. Nevertheless,due to many factors, not the least of whichis the technological age in which we areliving, it does appear that as the 21st centurydawns change is accelerating at breathtakingspeed. Our spirituality can give us the toolsthat we need to adapt, and adapt well, to thechanges which are almost constantly beingpiled upon us.

When I was younger changing schoolswas such a difficult time in my life. I hatedhaving to make new friends and leaving oldfriends behind. I hated being the “new guy”in school and having to adjust to everything.However, I realize that sometimes we needto embrace change in order to improveourselves and learn something new.Adapting to new demands is an importantmechanism for both personal andorganizational survival. Individuals andgroups that do it well seem to be moresuccessful than those that resist and acceptthe inevitable slowly. But change is sodifficult and is almost always resisted.

EDITORIALEDITORIAL

As we welcome incoming UAPNational President Medelanio “Boy” T.Roldan, fuap, we sincerely honoroutgoing UAP National President Edric

Remembering

A leader is remembered not bywhat he or she possessed orconsumed how much powerthey had or whether they werecharming or beautiful, but bythe legacy they leave behind.

“We must becomethe change we wantto see.”

Marco C. Florentino, fuap for successfullyleading the organization during his term.A leader is remembered not by what he orshe possessed or consumed how muchpower they had or whether they werecharming or beautiful, but by the legacythey leave behind.

Let us give our continued support toour incoming National President andofficers. Success of the organization comefrom building on what we have in commonrather than using our differences to createin-groups, outgroups and fear drivencompetition. I can say with conviction thatcooperation and constructive effort amongthe organization can and should prevailalways.

This may be one of the most clichéphrases that anyone has everheard or read, but definitely,ACTIONS speak louder than words.

If you are going to ask others toadhere to a certain level of conduct,you should expect to adhere to ityourself. You cannot tell a child not tosmoke while holding a cigarette inyour hand. If you want your officestaff to be in the office at 9pm, youshould be there before they arrive.People can follow what you saywithout actually following the intent.

When this happens the effectivenessof your organization is decreased. Ifthey don�t see you following your ownset of rules, they may follow them tothe letter, but don�t expect them to gothe extra mile and try to understandthe intent. Mahatma Gandhi said itwell- �We must become the changewe want to see.�

It was never easy to live with integrityin this cutthroat business climate- wehave all been trained to fight, to be gogetters and not care whose feet wewere stepping on. As long as we getwhat we want. This is a dog eat dogworld. One cannot be too nice or tookind. Some of you are thinking, it is sohard to live an integrated life based oncore values and still be on top of yourgame. In business, if you are exposedto bad leadership there is a strongchance you will in turn be a horribleleader, manager, etc. If you havestrong values, you don�t have to followtheir example of bad leadership. We

- Mahatma Gandhi

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F or the year 2007, while newsenators occupy their seats ingovernment, a new UAP President

and his team of officers get ready to drawlines and mark their spaces atthe Headquarters of the United Architectsof the Philippines - the Integrated andAccredited Professional Organization (UAP-IAPOA). Summoned to lead, MedelianoT. Roldan, fuap, the incoming UAPNational President, and his NationalExecutive Vice-President, Ana S.Mangalino-Ling, fuap, won in theelection held last April 2007 during theUAP National Convention.

 To create smal ler circles of

governance, the UAP is divided into areas,each with its own Vice President, namely,Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap, for Area-A,Manuel L. Fernando, uap, for Area-B,Danilo M. Fuentebella, fuap, for Area-Cand Prospero A. Abellano, fuap, forArea-D.

Bolder lines for Wayne Matthew J.Jaro, uap, heralded as the new SecretaryGeneral, Serge T. Chua, Jr., uap, as theNational Treasurer, Amado E. Tandoc,Jr., uap, as the National Auditor, andMaria Cristina V. Turalba, fuap, as the

Chancellor of the College of Fellows.To delineate the guidelines for each

Commission, there are newly appointedExecutive Directors namely, Miguel C.Guerrero III, fuap, for ProfessionalPractice, Abelardo E. Firmeza, fuap, forEducation, Robert Benedict C.Hermoso, fuap, for the Sentro ngArkitekturang Filipino, Chona H. Elvas-Ponce, uap, for ProfessionalDevelopment, Herminio R.Prudente, fuap, forGovernmental and ExternalAffairs, Gil C. Evasco, uap,for Internal Affairs andRoger L. Ong, uap, forConventions andConferences.

Representing thebaseline for each region, theRegional District Directors areMa. Mylen Victoria G.Yaranon, uap, for A-1a,Cheryll D. Moreno, uap, forA-1b, Leandro E. Dave,uap, for A-2a, Marco F.Bildan, uap, for A-2b,Conrado L. Kison,uap, for A-3, JocelynM. Arcenas, uap for A-

new Leaders

New Linesto draw

4, Samuel C. Esguerra, Jr., uap, for A-5,Nelson M. Duque, uap for B-1, DivinaVeronica Vibandor , uap for B-2, RodoldoR. Bongato, uap, for B-3, RodeloCristeto L. Umali, uap, for B-4, Delfin M.Mirabete, Jr., uap, for B-5, Benjamin JohnA. Aliño, uap, for C-1, Julieta G. Patosa ,uap, for C-2, Avelino A. Pastor, uap, forC-3, Guillermo H. Hisancha, fuap, for C-4,Salvador Rosauro V. Sandoval, uap, for

D-1, Gil A. Gangoso, uap, for D-2,Amado E. Jovellano, uap, for

D-3, and Rolando B. Lim,uap, for D-4.

May our new leadersbe blessed and bestrengthened as theystraighten and enhanceour line of profession, asthey safeguard our pointsof interests and rights asprofessionals and as theybring more rays of glory

to the organizationin the 21 st

century.

As a new dawn of officers rise upto the challenge, they werecalled first to be inducted last

June 30, 2007 at 7:00 in the eveningat Ballroom 1 and 2 of the MandarinOriental Hotel in Makati. To start theprogram, the first speaker during theOpening Ceremonies was Enrique O.Olonan, fuap, the immediate PastNational President, to guide the leaderswith his Reflections on Values for Today.The Invocation was given by MichaelT. Ang, fuap, while the PambansangAwit and UAP March were led by FeAurora C. Achas, cuap, the outgoingVice President of Area D. To remind allarchitects, the professional� s credowas recited by Serge T. Chua, Jr., uap,the outgoing and still incoming NationalTreasurer. Ana S. Mangalino-Ling,fuap, who maintains her post as theNational Executive Vice President, gaveher Welcome Remarks. Gil C. Evasco,

Induction of Officers in 2007

uap, the outgoing Secretary General,acknowledged all the guests whileGodofredo Q. Quari, Jr., uap, theoutgoing Vice President of Area Bintroduced the guest of honor, Hon.Eduardo R. Ermita, the ExecutiveSecretary of the Republic of thePhilippines.

To end his term as national president,Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap, wasasked to deliver a Valedictory Address.Froilan L. Hong, fuap, the COMELECChair during the 2007 UAP NationalElections presented the National Boardof Directors for the fiscal year 2007-2008.Hon. Eduardo R. Ermita, inducted theNational Board of Directors and gave aspeech on the theme �Action GearedTowards Professional Excellence�,highlighting the vital role of architectureand the architect in nation building.

The turn-over rites were composedof the transfer of Presidential Chain of

Office & Award of the Past President�sMedal led by Past National PresidentProsperidad C Luis, fuap,  the transferof gavel by Arch�t. Florentino, and theinaugural address by Medeliano T.Roldan, Jr., fuap, the incoming NationalPresident.

Hon. Leonor T. Rosera, theChairperson of the ProfessionalRegulation Commission graced the eventby giving an inspirational message.Presenting the officers and members ofthe UAP-College of Fellows� Jury ofFellows was Carmencita L. Rosales,fuap, from the COF COMELEC. Thecharging of officers of the COF was doneby Ma. Elena C. Cayanan, fuap, beingthe outgoing Chancellor of the COF.

Lastly, there was a presentation ofawards and recognitions handed over byoutgoing President Arch�t. Florentinoand Vice-President Arch�t. Mangalino-

Induction, see page 11

Incomming NP �Boy� Roldan

Outgoing NP �Dinky�Florentino

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For the second time in five years, theUnited Architects of the Philippines hasbeen named �Most OutstandingAccredited Professional Organization� forthe year 2007 by the ProfessionalRegulation Commission (PRC), the highestaward that could be conferred upon anaccredited professional organization by thePRC which is the central agency of thegovernment charged with the licensingand regulation of professionals and theprofessions as well as the APOs. The lasttime this same honor was accorded toUAP was 5 years earlier, in 2002. Hence,

(1) Leadership and initiative in participating inPRC activities and/or PRC sponsored programs/activities;

(2) Quality of performance of service ofnominees appointed to the Regulatory Boardsin terms of validity and reliability of test questionsprepared and asked in the licensureexaminations, participation in other regulatoryfunctions and in PRC programs, projects, andactivities;

(3) Quality and relevance of CPE programsadministered and implemented by theorganizations;

(4) Significant achievements as a corporatebody

(a) in attaining the objectives of theorganization,

(b) in the enhancement of the welfare ofits members in terms of placement and ofassistance in the practice of the profession,and

(c) in the enhancement of the stature/prestige of the profession;

(5) Effective discharge of the profession�s socialresponsibility through meaningful participationin socio-related activities;

(6) Relationship of the officers and members ofthe APO with officers and members of the other

�This honor is not attributable tothe work of one person or onecommittee or one group alone. Thishonor is the work of our over 22,000members. Each one of us equallyshares in the glory of the award toUAP.�, UAP National President EdricMarco C. Florentino, fuap remarked.

The recipients of the PRC�s MostOutstanding AccreditedProfessional Organization are asfollows:

(1994) Philippine PharmaceuticalAssociation of the Philippines;

(1995) Philippine Institute of CertifiedPublic Accountants;

(1996) The Nutritionists-DietitiansAssociation of the Philippines;

(1997) Philippine Dental Association;(1998) Philippine Society ofMechanical Engineers;

(1999) Philippine Medical Association;

(2000) Integrated MidwivesAssociation of the Philippines;

(2001) Philippine Institute of CivilEngineers;

(2002) United Architects of thePhilippines;

(2003) Philippine Nurses Association;

(2004) Institute of IntegratedElectrical Engineers of the Philippines;

(2005) Philippine Institute of CertifiedPublic Accountants;

(2006) Philippine Dental Association;

(2007) United Architects of thePhilippines

UAP is the only APO to receive the secondaward in just a short span of time afterthe receiving the first award.

The Award was presented last June22, 2007 at the Grand Ballroom, SofitelPhilippines Plaza in the observance of thePRC Anniversary Celebration and theProfessional Regulation Week.

It may be recalled that in 1994, thePRC started conferment of the �OutstandingAccredited Professional Organization of theYear� Award in recognition of theachievements, services and commitment tothe profession of the outstanding APO.

registered professional organizations in the sameprofession in terms of camaraderie, fellowship,cooperation in national programs and activitiesof the professions;

(7) Leadership and initiative in undertakingprograms, projects and activities related orunrelated to the practice of the profession, aswell as improvement and/or contribution to thesolution of problems affecting the profession,which redound to the benefit of its membersand to the community/country in general;

(8) Healthy relationship with the PRC and theProfessional Regulatory Board concerned interms of cooperation and coordination;

(9) Smooth turn-over of duties andresponsibilities of outgoing, to newly-electedand inducted officers of the organization,through peaceful and orderly elections, andinitiative and leadership in the integration of allprofessionals into one organization;

(10) Sponsorship of international conventions,conferences, workshops, symposia, and othersimilar gatherings of professionals;

(11) Regular publication of news bulletinand technical journals and submission of annualreports (financial and operations) to PRC andSEC, and

(12) Acquisition of own building andmaintenance of the financial solvency of theassociation.

With the highest rating of 93%, UAP bested other professionalorganizations based on the following criteria set by the Commission for

the 2007 Most Outstanding APO:

(UAP National Office-Press Release)

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aroundtheuapAROUNDTHEUAPDISTRICT A5 / DUMAGUETE CHAPTER

Donation of toilet fixtures to a school in TanjayCity as part of its Adopt-a-School Program

Dumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sLast summer, the Department ofEducation Division of Tanjay City, NegrosOriental sounded off the alarm and askedassistance from the UAP-DumagueteChapter for their program � A ComfortRoom for Every Classroom�. As expected,the architects were there to the rescue.

The project aims to provide solutionto the urgent lack of toilet facilities ofschools in Tanjay, DepEd�s Tanjay CityDivision. With the support of HCG, theChapter donated 20 sets of brand-newelongated water closets complete withcovers and fittings and another 20 sets

Dumaguete Chapter Dobnates Tiolet Fixtures to School

Lunch break during the chapter�s summerouting

schools in need.The turnover was witnessed by a

representative from HCG, UAP DumagueteChapter President Ran Lim and Vice

As UAP-Sugbu Chapter heads to theclimax of another fruitful fiscal year,they thought it was a perfect time

to wax nostalgic and recognize thebeautiful architecture of the past. Thus,chapter members clad in sepia tones came

to their recent GMM at the SM CityCebu Conference Hall D.

For the pastyears, the

chapter hadsparks of

En Sepia: Architectural HeritageConservation with Sugbu Chapter

�Heritage� mode withtheir monthly publicationof their Heritage Nookon Cebu �s most widely-read local daily, SunStarand past chapter toursto heritage sites in theprovince. A plan is alsobrewing for anotherheritage-related chapteractivity this coming fiscalyear. Well, that�s anotherstory.

Just l ike thenumerous heritage treasures aroundus, the GMM was one to remember.First, it was held in conjunction withthe longest-running construction eventin the Southern Philippines , the 15th

Construction Show Cebu at the SMCity Cebu Trade Hall. Also, the new

UAP National President, Arch�t.Medeliano Roldan, Jr. dropped

by the conference roomto l is ten to the

professional ly-illuminativepresentation

by academic ian, researcher andher i tage advocate, Past ChapterPresident Carmencita Solis. Arch�t.Roldan, by the way, was in Cebu askeynote speaker during the openingprogram of the Construction Show,organized by L.A. Ducut and Company,Inc.

It was also on that night whenArch�t. Boy Roldan announced, as partof his keynote speech, that the 16 th

UAP National Conference of Architects(NCA) will be held in Cebu later thisOctober. By Karl A.E.F. Cabilao

of wall hung lavatories to the

Dumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�sDumaguete Chapter�s Summer Do�s

President Alex Udjaji together with therecipients from the DepEd officials inTanjay City.

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Quezon City Architects goes to Clark Field Pampangga

For the 4th consecutive year, UAP Manila Corinthian Chapteris againawarded as Model Chapter 2007 for District B2. Thecitation is beinggiven for the chapter�s outstandingparticipation in the Flagship Projectsof the UAP during FiscalYear 2006-2007 which were effectively pursuedby thenational leadership.

The award is accepted by the Chapter President Arch.Ana Carangan-Valencia from the Management Committeeheaded by Outgoing National President Arch. Dinky Florentinoduring the UAP Induction of New Set of Officers andRecognition Night held at Mandarin Hotel on June 30, 2007.

During the event, the chapter also received as specialCertificate of Appreciation from District B5 headed byOutgoing District Director Arch. Levy Espinas for the �funddrive� donated to the victims of Typhoon Reming at Bicol.

The momentous affair is the opening salvo for theincoming boardheaded by National President Arch. Boy Roldanand District B2 DirectorArch. Divine Vivandor to take theiroath and lay the programs and plan ofthe new administrationfor Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

UAP Manila CorinthianChapter is District B2 Model

Chapter for 2007 must remember that a manager and leader is entirely differentfrom one another. Managers are people who do things right,while leaders are people who do the right thing. The leadersare the ones who mark an influence in our lives.

How do we influence people?

The late cartoonist, Charles Schultz, suggested thefollowing exercise to help identify those people who havemade a difference in your life:

� List a few teachers who aided your journey through school;� Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult

time;� Name five people who have taught you something

worthwhile;� Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated

and special;� Think of five people you enjoy spending time with

Most of you may have answered people who are not reallyhistorical figures or leaders, but have made an impact in a bigway. Again most of you, may have recalled your parents. Ourfathers and mothers did not undergo some training in order tobecome the great parents that they are. It boils down to onething- their desire to raise good children with a strong set ofvalues and integrity. Leadership is about setting the right example andmaking a difference in people�s lives. You do not have to dogreat things to make a difference. The small choices anddecisions we make one hundred times a day add up todetermining the kind of family, workplace and community welive in. Make it your daily mission to set theexample, to make a positive difference insomeone�s life every day.

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Last July 7-8, 2007, UAP Quezon CityChapter�s new roster of officers heldit�s planning session at the Subic HolidayVil las, Clark Field, Pampanga. Theactivity is held at every beginning ofthe Fiscal Year fo the officers to be ableto look through and plan the chapter�syear-long activities and events.

Richard Garcia�s unprecedentedThird Term of

office is supported by tried and testedcast of individuals ready and willing tosupport the chapter namely; HenrySteve R. Olonan as V.P. for Programsand Planning, Andres �Bing� Castillo asV.P. for Operations, Grace Edralin asChapter Secretary, Marian Eileen �Star�Florentino as Treasurer, Noel Cuevas asAuditor, and Gloria Teodoro, fuap asImmediate Past President. Also asChapter Directors include, Car lo

Fundador B. Marudo, Joey Mendoza,Cesar Turla, and Leiron De Guzman,with committee chairs; Maricel Arce-Ignacio for Special Projects, JosephCalasara for Architectonics, Danny JoeCajucom for Awards, Belma Licu forGovernment and External Affairs, LuisT. Reyes for Professional Practice, adCarla Epino for Membership. By CarloFundador B. Marudo

UAP Quezon City Chapter Planning Session at the Subic Holiday Villas, Clark Field, Pampangga

UAP QC ChapterOfficers F.Y. 07-08

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the EMPOWERED journeyArchitect Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap

National President

president�s column

Saint Paul said in 2Tim 4:7, and I quote, “Ihave competed well; I have finished therace, I have kept the faith”.

Indeed, I strongly suggest that thisadministration with all its officers andmembers from the national level down tothe chapter level have done what St Paulhad said.

I must confess that one of my great joysin life is to fly. Because, in flying, there isa great sense of sovereignty in soaringthrough the sky. You get differentperspectives on different levels ofhorizon and with that you get toappreciate more what is at hand.

In flying, there is a great sense ofresponsibility that goes with piloting aplane - concern for proper maintenanceand safe operation, the comfort of yourpassengers, and being prepared for anyeventualities that may come.

In my inaugural address two years ago, Ispoke about the flight path of my firstadministration. The flight path that I amreferring to is the plans and programs forFY 2005-2006. They are all gearedtowards Empowerment.

Thus we came up with a theme:“Empowerment to Meet the Challengesof the Filipino Architects”.

performance of every administration baseon the 10 YLRP.

On my second term, this administrationadopted the same theme and furtherenhanced our strategic actions to securethe success of each program which wehave set for this Fiscal Year.

profession as a whole.

Looking on the parameter the 10-YearLong Range Plan, the 1st and 2nd year ofimplementation, I can proudly say thatfrom Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, ourOrganization and its general membershipwere empowered with vigor and passion

�I have competed well; I have finished the race, Ihave kept the faith�.

We, therefore, needto rise to the challenge,

to ensure that thisorganization becomes a

great and empoweredcommunity of

architects.

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that made projects easier to implement.

We flew high and we flew with graceeven we encountered challenges alongthe way. We were able to manage thesechallenges because you and I wereempowered. We were successful inunifying all our efforts in attaining ourobjectives, fruitfully.

Two years ago, we started our journeywith good governance and reform; Iarticulated a process of delegation ofauthorities because this is our mainthrust. We have jointly delegated thetasks to all our local chapter leaders inthe countryside and metropolis to workin the implementation of our plans andprograms.

To further emphasize the administration’sthrust we empowered our members, notonly members from Metro Manila butalso members from the provinces to workhand in hand with us in theimplementation of the plans andprograms. I am happy to say that morethan 100 members nation-wide took partin leading the implementation of ourprojects.

This time we flew high because we weremore empowered than before. We allbelieved that this administration hasplanned and implemented the projectsand programs well.

In preparing for my valedictory addresstonight, I thought about the flight ourorganization has taken for the past twoyears. Both years were indeed goodflights of opportunities that brought withit much responsibility for ourorganization.

With the passage of the RA 9266, thecrafting of the 10 Year Long Range Plan,

theaccomplishmentsof the previousadministrationshave broughtmany windowsofopportunitiesfor theprofessionals,for theprofessionalorganization,for the

professional products and for the

The flight path wasmanageable and weflew with flyinghonors, if I may sayso. At the end of theflight we got a 100%rating from the 10year Long Range PlanEvaluationCommittee, anindependent body

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Our National Executive Vice PresidentAna Ling together with her ExecutiveDirectors acted as overseer in all theimplementation of the plans andprograms. They are my co-pilot in thisflight and they made sure that all theefforts of UAP are in line with our10YLRP. They were successful in thisendeavor.

In behalf of our NEVP and her ExecutiveDirectors, I am happy to present to yousome notable accomplishments ouradministration has done.

NEVP Ana Ling spearheaded thecompletion of the PDC Center at the 2nd

floor of our headquarters and initiatedthe formation of the UAP Land andBuilding Management Group that willadminister the operations of ourheadquarters.

She was also instrumental in turning overP2.1 Million proceed to UAP from the 5th

UAP Golf Cup together with VPA MonMendoza and the UAP Building Taskforce headed by Wilson Sioco, Alex Cuaand Jose Siao Ling.

Let’s give her and the group a round ofapplause.

The Commission on Government andExternal Affairs made sure that thearchitects and our organization wereproperly promoted during the

Nationwide Architecture Week andWorld Architecture Day; providingvenue for discussion throughBalangkasan; campaign forenvironmental protection andpreservation, implementation of theprovisions of accessibility law;

development ofarchitectural leadership innational and civicactivities.

Let’s give a round ofapplause to Ex Dir MadsTandoc and all theCommittee Chairpersonsand members under hiscommission.

By the way, thiscommission also helped

Last October the commission conductedthe First ARCASIA Research Forum inAsia held at Baguio City. Thecommission has jointly prepared anddisseminated the Policies Standards andGuidelines for the Bachelor of Science inArchitecture better known as the CHED

Memorandum Order # 61 Series of 2006with the Commission on HigherEducation.

Let’s give a round of applause to Ex DirGloria Teodoro and all her CommitteeChairpersons and members under hercommission,

Our Commission on Internal Affairs,which guided us about the objectives ofUAP through the organization ofchapters; effected the registration of allregistered architects, maintained an up-to-date listing of members; organized ourlibrary and archive materials; studied anddevised systems and methods ofcreating job opportunities; preparedprogram of recognition; studied andreviewed of our bylaws for amendment.

The commission has finished amembership database program which isnow being used by the secretariat.

The commission continued to institute asystem of merit recognition foroutstanding and exceptional works of

establish a professional community tohouse our professional organizationunder one umbrella together withenvironmental planners, landscapearchitects, interior designers, and otherallied professional organizations in thebuild and natural environments.

We have initiated the founding of theCouncil for the Built and NaturalEnvironments with a mission to provide aplatform for empowering professionalsworking in the built and naturalenvironments and to establish arespectable and harmonious workingrelationship with various governmentagencies through collaborative effortswithin the Philippine Federation ofProfessional Associations.

Our partners in the CBNE and PFPA arehere with us tonight to grace thisoccasion.

Our Commission on Education made itpossible on various occasions in fillingour academic acumen, conductedresearch and disseminated informationand ideas, promoted the organization ofapprenticeship systems and proceduresfor graduates, established linkages withthe Centers of Excellence in Architectureof CHED and promoted the organizationof UAPSA and UAPGA.

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We flew high and we flew with grace even weencountered challenges along the way. We were

able to manage these challenges because you and Iwere empowered. We were successful in unifying

all our efforts in attaining our objectives,fruitfully.

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the Madrigal Design Competition, theMetrobank Foundation Arts and DesignCompetition, the Holcim AwardsCompetition, the recently craftedMillennium School Design Competition,aside from the conventional elevation tothe College of Fellows, conferment ofLikha Award and the Honorary Membersto the College of Fellows and otherawards.

Let’s give a round of applause to Ex DirRomy de Jesus and all the CommitteeChairpersons and members under hiscommission,

Our Commission on ProfessionalPractice, headed by Ex Dir Mike Guerrerowho took the remaining term of Past ExDir Gigi Chau Chaco who is now memberof PRC-BOA, made sure that thecommission has established and haspromoted the highest standards ofexcellence in professionalism andcontinuously adherence to the Code ofEthical Conduct, which was promulgatedby PRC-BOA last year.

Let’s give a round of applause to Ex DirMike Guerrero and Hon Gigi Chua Chiacoand all the Committee Chairpersons andmembers under them,

Our Professional DevelopmentCommission which administered theimplementation of the ContinuingProfessional Development andpublication of our journal and officialpublication.

Let’s give a round of applause to Ex. Dir.Chona Ponce

Our Center for Filipino Architecturewhich served as our cultural arm in thepromotion of the cultural identity of theFilipino through his architectural heritage

architecture.

The CFA has installed markerson architectural legacies

designed by Philippine National Artists.This is also in cooperation with PIA &CCP.

jobs and responsibilities, as well as tocreate new ones and their capacity torecognize strengths and limitationsleverage on strengths and

�This year, we have four Area Assemblies.Our Vice Presidents have achieved highlevels of competence and I greatlyappreciate their innovativeintelligence…their ability to translateideas and knowledge to progress their

and provided program for a visionaryoutlook for the evolution of Filipino

OurCommissiononConventionsandConferenceswhich tookcharged ofour 15th

NCA, 33rd

NationalConventionand CONEX2007.

May I take this opportunity to extend mygreat appreciation to Incoming PresidentBoy Roldan for all the support he hasextended to this administration makingsure of the success of our conferenceand convention.

Let me as well mention the hard workinggroup of our Conference headed byConference Director Hermie Prudente,Convention Director Nexon Young andCONEX2007 Chairperson Ed Casares.

Let’s give a round of applause to Ex DirBoy Roldan, Hermie Prudente and NexonYoung, Ed Casares and all the CommitteeChairpersons and members under them,

In regards to operation, our VicePresidents namely: VPA Mon Mendoza,VPB Jun Queri, VPC Au Achas and VPDMike Ang together with their DistrictDirectors played a central role in theimplementation of our plans andprograms in their respective locality andcontinued to provide their steadfastsupport for our priorities and projects.

complementarities, aswell as seek, join andbuild winning teams intheir respectiveterritories.

VPs Mon, Jun, Au andMike, are ourStewards andStewardess in runningthe affairs of thisadministration. UAP

could have not received suchdistinguish recognitions and awards forthis year without the help and support ofour VPs.

Let’s Give VPs Mon, Jun, Au and Mikeand all the District Directors from Area Ato Area D, a round of applause.

The Office of our Secretary General hasreinforce and strengthen theAdministration Office, we havestrengthened our National office whichperform and carry out its functions ascoordinating body for UAP members’professional needs and activities andrendered effective and efficient serviceto the organization.

Our Secretary General has pointed outthe necessity to maintain and reinforcethe UAP as communications center forall types of data and information need ofmember. We have enhanced our meansof communication through theredevelopment of our official publication,the UAP Post, the Keeping You Postedand to showcase the works of FilipinoArchitects, we have redefined thePhilippine Architect’s Journal to give itdistinction and a competitive edge.

We opened its line of communication tokeep our national and local leaders keepin touch with our daily activities andupdates. Recently, we developed severalwebsites to boost our communicationrequirements in line with our objective ofa paperless communication system.

Let’s give a round of applause to ourSecretary General Gil Evasco for thegreat job he has performed.

Our National Treasurer made sure thatthe fiscal transparency and financial

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This time we flew high becausewe were more empowered thanbefore. We all believed that thisadministration has plannedand implemented the projectsand programs well.

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compliance with government regulatorybodies are in line with sound financialmanagement and good governance.

Our National Treasurer has come up withan improved membership program andsought to create guidelines to attain ahigh collection efficiency of membershipdues.

We have achieved in increasing ourmembership-in-good standing to morethan 200% in this administration. Today,June 30, we have an average of 6,000members-in-good standing for the pasttwo years.

Let’s give a round of applause to ourNational Treasurer Serge Chua

Our National Auditor performed his duty

and revisit the Standards of ProfessionalPractice, we submitted six amended UAPdocuments to the Board of Architecturepertaining to Pre-Design Services,Selection of the Architect, Design andBuild Services.

We initiated programs for networking andestablishing the architectural practiceoverseas as an opportunity for thearchitect to become globally competitive.During our journey, we created the TaskForce on APEC Architect and togetherwe’ve sown the seeds for globalrecognition by launching the APECArchitect Registry last September 19,2005. Let me acknowledge the effort madeby our incoming President Boy Roldanfor this particular project.

For the information of the body, Last

Philippine National Volunteer ServiceCoordinating Agency (PNVSCA) of theNational Economic and DevelopmentAuthority (NEDA) commended the UAPas the sole Regional Nominee (Region IV)to the Philippine’s Search forOutstanding Volunteers in recognition ofour exemplary volunteer work inaddressing housing problems, urbandegradation and environmentalconservation and promotion ofvolunteerism for socio-economicdevelopment. The only accreditedprofessional organization to receive suchrecognition.

UAP became a certified sectoral partnerof Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA)which seeks to improve the practice ofpublic governance, gradually aligninggovernance standards with global

�independently in linewith the policy andguidelines set by thisOrganization in auditingprocedures.

Let’s give a round ofapplause to our NationalAuditor Mon Bacani

During our journey, wecontinued to reinforceour Task Force R.A. 9266 throughmassive information disseminationcampaign through various avenues andmediums.

Recently I was charged with contemptfor the publication of an informativecampaign drive on RA 9266 but I amconfident that we shall win the battle.

Aside from the legal battle, we have alsoinitiated several projects with regards tothe implementation of our R.A. 9266,which include the publication of threeeditions of R.A. 9266, our coordinationwith local government units, schools anduniversities underscoring the need tohire, engage and employ the services ofan architect.

I extend my appreciation to our TaskForce Watchdog Chair Sonny Rosal,who filed civil cases in behalf of UAP,against personalities who engage in theillegal practice of architecture. UAP madea very strong statement to the public,most particularly to illegal practitionersthat our organization shall stand guardagainst any violators of our law.

Task Force on SPP, headed by PNPProsperidad Luis was tasked to review

October 1, 2006 there were 12 APECArchitects that was conferred.

I emphasized the importance of the 10-Year Long Range Plan which serves as“flight path” for achieving ourobjectives. The 10-Year Long Range Planis a reflection of the interest of thegeneral membership because we allcrafted this plan. As officers, we ensuredthe implementation of this10-Year LongRange Plan is for the greater interest ofthe general membership not of theinterest of any particular officer.

Since its full implementation in FY 2005,the UAP National Board of Directorstook cognizance of the fact that the UAPLong Range Plan addresses a range ofdiverse objectives intended to meet theneeds of the UAP community.

On this journey, I would like to state thatwe were able to comply with thestandards and priorities set by our LRPand I am pleased to state that for twoconsecutive years, the UAP Long RangePlan Committee reported that as per theirreview and evaluation, my 1st and 2ndadministration got a good rating on theimplementation of LRP priorities.Another recognition for UAP is that the

principles and bestpractices.

Speaking of goodgovernance, we havesubmitted voluminousdocuments to PRC in linewith the re-accreditationrequirements. For therecord, we are one of thefirst three APOs out of 42

professional organizations to complywith the PRC Re-accreditationrequirements.

Recently, during the PRC week, theProfessional Regulation Commission haschosen the United Architects of thePhilippines as the Most OutstandingAccredited Professional Organization forthe Year 2007.

With the award given to us bygovernment, it suggests that our flightwas above standard. I praise and thankGod for this.

At this juncture, allow me to take thistime to thank all the people to whom I amindebted. I wish to thank the generalmembership for giving me theopportunity to serve you as your full-time national president for two terms; toall my advisers, composed of all PastNational Presidents; the Past andIncumbent Chancellor and somemembers in the College of Fellows, fortheir sound counsel.

For our partners, PIA AAIF CCAP PFPA

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Recently, during the PRC week, theProfessional Regulation Commission has

chosen the United Architects of thePhilippines as the Most Outstanding

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SALUTATIONS

TWOSIDESOFTHEPENArchitect Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, uap

Sugbu Chapter

the reasons why I was �forced� todevote more than the number of hoursthat I had originally designated for UAPaffairs. I have always figured myselfthen as just a care-free �private citizen�if indeed I got into this organization.

Before I knew it, I was regularlyattending chapter meetings. Moreover,I came to these gatherings before mostof the other members got into thevenue lugging important stuff for thechapter. From there, some of you mightsay the rest is history. I was able tomeet the who�s who in the chapter,the district and the national echelons ofthis assemblage. And yes, moredesignations later on.

For many, to hold office, getappointments and accept responsibilities

I started out my stint at the UAPgetting elected as auditor of myChapter (honestly, I had to be

literally dragged by my friends to jointheir chapter meeting whichunfortunately was also their time forchapter elections). Baptism of fire asmany would call it. It became one of

in the UAP is a job only for architectswith lesser loads in their actualprofessions. I consider such an unfairmyth. I�ve heard people deliver middlingreplies like �I�m so busy� when beinggiven a task by their chapters. Thenagain, we all are �busy� in one way orthe other. And what do they get from

it anyway?Since our days when we were still

architecture students then asapprentices, our jobs have always

organization, let us offer our salutationsto the members of the previousadministration (that includes the peoplebehind the national board, executiveand special committees, task forces,district councils and chapter boards) fortheir works that were truly beneficial tothis organization. Yes, they were �busy�with running their architectural officesand other businesses but still theyfound time to contribute to theprofession by being effective leaders ofthe IAPOA. With grace and poise, theyhave dealt with critics and whiners.Their genuine hearts for the UAPproves that monetary reward is notalways a driving element for one towork efficiently.

As for the new leaders who willbe continuing to steer the wheel forthe nearly 20T member architects,

Their genuine hearts for the UAP proves thatmonetary reward is not always a driving

element for one to work efficiently.

taught us among others the values ofhard work, creativity, initiative andcommitment. Now with our professionaltitles and license on our caps, it isexpected that we apply those wisdomin our undertakings.

As the new leaders of the UAP taketheir oath for service to the

let us all give them our support. Thejob of a UAP leader may be pro-bonobut it demands a lot of time andeffort, thus, we also need to throwin a piece of patience andunderstanding. Godspeed to thegallant leaders and the wholeorganization.

and CBNE for their support to ourprograms

My great full appreciation to all my co-workers in my First and Second NationalBoard of Directors, to the Ex Directorsand its chair and members, to all thechapter officers. To the men and womenwho worked behind the scene, I amreferring to the UAP Secretariat, headedby our AO Mr Jason Aban, who did atremendous job as our Admin Officer andworked beyond his regular assignment,To Miss Leila Nuguid, our assistant AO,who made sure that documents are readywhen we needed them and of course allthe UAP Secretariat, Maraming maramingSalamat sa inyong Lahat.

I wish to thank my spiritual family at theLord’s Flock, led by our elders, Bro.Bobby and Sis. Techie Rodriquez, fortheir prayers and to Architect FroilanHong as well.

A Special thanks goes to my

family, who always supported myendeavors: to my lead-adviser, my mentor,my business partner, my father, Archt. EdiFlorentino, and my wonderful caringmother, Mila, for supporting me in thisendeavor, their countless prayers for mysuccess and their guidance. I love youboth.

My children…Twinkle, Star, Radiance,and Gilbert, and my grandchildren G-anand GB, who are my inspiration.My lifetime partner, Te, for theunderstanding and love you are giving.Allowing me to work full-time in UAP. Sheis the wind beneath my wings.

Last but certainly not the least, I’d like tothank my creator, the Almighty God, who isour flight navigator and who gave us thewisdom, knowledge, strength, guidance,peace and above all His love for us.

To the incoming officers, led by IncomingPresident Boy Roldan, I pray that theAlmighty God bless our projects andundertakings for FY 2007-2008 and I praythat God will provide us the wisdom ingoverning our beloved organization.

My dear Colleagues, we were able to

attain our goals because we areempowered and were able to work as ateam – committed to a commondestination, carrying our share of theload, understanding each other’sstrengths and limitation, encouragingand helping each other —over-all— itwas the Hands of God that gave us thishonor.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is yourCaptain speaking “our flight has made itsfinal touch down and moving towards itsfull stop”. I enjoyed this flight and Ihope you also did. I am grateful to haveserved you for the past two years asyour full-time National President of thisbeloved organization. I will alwaystreasure the moments we had togetherand I humbly look forward to join you inanother flight of service for thebetterment of our organization.

God Bless UAP at Maraming Salamat PoSa Inyong Suporta!

Editor’s Note: Valedictory Addressdelivered by Outgoing NationalPresident, Archt. Edric Marco C.Florentino, fuap

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Ling , and Gil Evasco to the UAPmembers who selflessly devoted theirtime, effort and resources to make theUAP the �Most Outstanding AccreditedProfessional Organization� for the year2007 by the Professional RegulationCommission (PRC).

 Ending this induction and awarding

night, Serge Chua Jr.. RamonMendoza, fuap, the continuing VicePresident of Area A, delivered theClosing Remarks.

 R e g u l a t i n g   t h e   p r o g r a m

of activities was Amado P. De JesusJr., fuap, the Master of Ceremonies forthis evening.

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UAP Handbook onR.A.9266 now on SaleThird Edition now includes;

· CHED�s Policies, Standards, andGuidelines (PSG) for ArchitectureEducation

· Course Specifications· Board Of Architecture (BOA)

Position Papers on R.A. 9266· Code of Ethical Conduct

Along with the;o Points to Ponder and frequently

Asked Questionso Republic Act 9266 and its

Implementing Rules andRegulations

o PRC-BOA Board Resolutionso Application for UAP-IAPOA

Membership.

How do you want tobe remembered?

UAP POST is inviting member architectsto be part of the organization�s officialpublication. We are in need ofassistance most specially for AreaCoordinators and contributors.

Interested parties may email usat uappost@yahoogroups.com.

UAP POst editorial Staff Fiscal Year2005-2006

Steve, Mariel, Carlo, Mark and Grace

UAP POst editorial Staff Fiscal Year2006-2007

Steve, Carlo, Mark, Grace, Joseph and Gelo

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