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The City Government of Davao, the No. 1 most competitive city in the Philippines based on the survey of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), through its Vice Mayor and Acting Mayor Atty. Sara Z. Duterte signed an Administrative Order (AO) No. 01, series of 2008 directing all offices of the city government of Davao to fully implement and enforce the provisions of Republic Act No. 9266, otherwise known as the Architecture Act of 2004, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

Emphasizing a clear need to effect the soonest the nationwide implementation and enforcement of the provisions of R.A. 9266 and its IRR, particularly the multiple sections that limit the preparation, signing and dry-sealing of all architectural plans, designs, specifications, drawings and architectural documents relative to the construction of a building/habitable structure only to registered and licensed architects (RLAs), the said Administrative Order required the Office of the Civil Engineer (OCE) / Office of the Building Official (OBO) to fully implement and enforce Sections 20, 20(3), 20(5) and 32 of R.A. 9266 which is made an integral part hereof by way of reference, and cause the prosecution of any person violating provisions of the same.

RP’s Most Competitive City vows to implement R.A. 9266 in full

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The City Government of Davao, the No. 1 most competitive city in the Philippines based on the survey of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), through its Vice Mayor and Acting Mayor Atty. Sara Z. Duterte signed an Administrative Order (AO) No. 01, series of 2008 directing all offices of the city government of Davao to fully implement and enforce the provisions of Republic Act No. 9266, otherwise known as the Architecture Act of 2004, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

Emphasizing a clear need to effect the soonest the nationwide implementation and enforcement of the provisions of R.A. 9266 and its IRR, particularly the multiple sections that limit the preparation, signing and dry-sealing of all architectural plans, designs, specifications, drawings and architectural documents relative to the construction of a building/habitable structure only to registered and licensed architects (RLAs), the said Administrative Order required the Office of the Civil Engineer (OCE) / Office of the Building Official (OBO) to fully implement and enforce Sections 20, 20(3), 20(5) and 32 of R.A. 9266 which is made an integral part hereof by way of reference, and cause the prosecution of any person violating provisions of the same.

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ARCHITECTS’ CONFERENCE A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!DAVIES PAINTS THROWS FULL SUPPORT TO FILIPINO ARCHITECTS

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UAP returns P1M to Boysen PaintsSaid Order stated that

there should be ample representation by RLAs in the OBO, in particular, the architectural section of the OBO, which is in charge of reviewing architectural documents, shall be headed by an RLA.

Further, in accordance with R.A. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act of 2003, the Order said that the nearest Chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines shall provide a Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Observer for procurement procedures involving architectural infrastructure works and/or architectural consulting services.

The issuance of the said Administrative Order was announced by Davao City Acting City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte who served as the Guest Speaker during the Opening Ceremonies of the recently concluded 17th UAP National Conference of Architects.

UAP members based in Davao City in full coordination with the Office of the UAP National President have been very instrumental in the continuing lobby effort to have the said Order signed and are also expected to help in continually monitoring its implementation.

As ide f rom be ing the present No. 1 most competitive city in the Philippines, Davao City also ranked as number one in Cost of Doing Business and in Infrastructure; number three in the Responsiveness of the Local Government to Business Needs; number four in Dynamism of the Local Economy; and number seven in Human Resource and Training and in Quality of Life.

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DAvAo CIty suPPoRts FIlIPINo ARChIteCts;Requires Architect to head the oBo’s Architectural section

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The United Architects of the Philippines through its National President Arch. Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuap gave its Pledge of Commitment to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Angelo T. Reyes, to support the government’s National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (NEECP). UAP pledged to make energy efficiency and conservation a way of life and started practicing energy conservation program since last fiscal year.

Based on the LIST OF PLEDGE OF SIGNATORIES, the UAP is the first and only accredited professional organization to sign the pledge of commitment. For Fiscal Year 2007–2008, UAP had an energy saving of 50% valued at over P720,000.00

UAP in its Pledge of Commitment submitted to the Department of Energy agreed to undertake the following to show our commitment and support to a responsible and sustainable energy use: (a) Formulate policies to effectively implement the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program of the government within

the bounds of our social and moral commitment to the public and country; (b) promote and utilize energy efficiency standards in the conduct of our business and household activities; (c) assist in the education and information dissemination efforts to create greater awareness and acceptance of energy efficiency and conservation measures and applications; (d) promote the Department of Energy (DOE) prescribed guidelines and minimum requirement for the energy conserving design of new and existing buildings, as well as in residences; (e) Promote Vehicle Use Reduction Program such as carpooling, carless day, park and wait, park & walk and other practices; (f) request its members and associates to provide the DOE access to their facilities where energy utilization or operation can be improved.

It may be noted that the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program (NEECP) was official ly launched by Pres ident G lor ia Macapagal-Arroyo on August 28, 2004 and was popularized nationwide through a campaign dubbed as “EC

Way of Life”. This program has been an essential strategy in rationalizing the country’s demand for petroleum products and eventually lessening the impact of escalating fuel prices to the economy. The primary goal of the government towards energy efficiency and conservation is to make it a way of life, increase awareness and the attainment of 229 MMBFOE total energy savings from the implementation of energy efficiency and alternative fuels programs for the period 2005-2014. It is projected that about 50.9 million tons C02 equivalent greenhouse gas emissions will be avoided for the same period.

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Presidents’ Assembly, National Board of Directors’ Meeting and the CODHASP Meeting. The Opening Ceremonies and the General Assembly and Business Meeting was conducted in the morning of the second day together with the conference seminars and arki-tours. Wrapping up Day 2 was a Welcome Dinner graced by then Acting Vice Mayor of Davao City.

Day 3 featured the College of Fellows Breakfast Meeting, architectural seminars, a day-long Eco-Tour at Davao’s eco-tourism destinations, such as the Crocodile Park, Philippine Eagle Center, Butterfly House and the Malagos Garden Resort. The Fellowship Night was held at the Crocodile Park grounds, where delegates, exhibitors, sponsors and guests shared an evening of fun and entertainment.

The 17th United Architects of the Philippines was held last October 23-25, 2008 at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City bringing together approximately 850 architects and hundreds of stakeholders in the building industry across the country. The three-day conference offered a wide variety of topics of interest to architects from sustainability issues to modern technologies. The event was a huge success and many thanks to UAP DAVAO Chapter for expertly hosting the Conference.

With the theme “Sidlak Sang Madayaw Na Kagikan: Roadmap to the Future”, the event was principally sponsored by Davies Paints. The three-day confab started in the morning of October 23 with an Ecumenical Mass and followed by the Opening of Conference Exhibits, Opening of Arkilympics, Chapter

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Gs summary Fy 08-09 By Area

NORTH DAVAO TAGUM 07-Oct-06SAMAR SINIRANGAN 07-Oct-06PANGASINAN SCALE 11-Oct 03NOVA CENTRAL 06-Oct-01ILOILO MARIKUDO 17-Oct-97FORT BONIFACIO 08-Oct-97COTABATO 20-Oct-90ROXAS CAPIZ 20-Oct-90SUGBU 20-Oct-90SAN JUAN MANDALUYONG 16-Oct-87ELLIPTICAL 18-Oct-85ALABANG 09-Oct-85MANILA MAHARLIKA 23-Oct-81LEGAZPI 27-Oct-77CAMARINES 26-Oct-77

Area A 2291 Area B 1937Area C 825 Area D 442

DISTRICT A1APANGASINAN-DAGUPAN 48 71 68BAGUIO 65 105 119ILOCOS-CIUDAD FER. 34 38 34LA UNION 35 46 42ILOCOS NORTE-LAOAG 31 39 29SUMMER CAPITAL 37 41 48PANGASINAN SCALE 51 53 26YLOCOS VIGAN 30 31 22

DISTRICT A1B CAGAYAN VALLEY 18 24 27ISABELA SIERRA MADRE 14 33 21NUEVA VIZCAYA 6 9 12CAGAYAN NORTH 18 22 18 DISTRICT A2ANUEVA ECIJA CABANATUAN 30 40 43BULACAN 58 79 67BARASOAIN 30 41 49STA. MARIA-BUL. EAST 7 8 12 DISTRICT A2BZAMBALES-OLONGAPO 31 38 39TARLAC 38 45 41PAMPANGA-SAN FERNANDO 39 51 84BALANGA-BATAAN 16 21 30ANGELES CITY 38 45 41SINUKWAN-PAMPANGA 33 43 44 DISTRICT A3QUEZON CITY 169 238 250QC SILANGAN 43 62 74QC CAPITOL 48 83 74QC TANDANG SORA 19 45 52QC SOUTH TRIANGLE 16 27 39QC CENTRAL 24 39 36LOS ANGELES DISTRICT A4QC DILIMAN 92 159 174NEW MANILA 40 48 52CAMANAVA HILAGA 33 48 54QC ELLIPTICAL 31 44 44NOVA CENTRAL 30 36 20 DISTRICT A5RIZAL TAYTAY 44 57 60PASIG 52 90 84MARIKINA VALLEY 63 108 103SAN JUAN MANDALUYONG 54 86 87GREENHILLS 50 63 46RIZAL EAST 31 35 32CALIFORNIA 20RIZAL KALAYAAN 100 30 38 32RIZAL CAINTA 101 36 42 DISTRICT B1MANILA ATELIER 18 66 69MANILA SAMPALOC 21 34 42MANILA METRO 130 154 165MANILA CENTRUM 37 57 69MANILA ARCHIZONIAN 40 48 31MANILA STA. MESA 24 44 66CANADA CALGARY

A B C

Legend A - Paid UAP Members as of 9.30.07 (FY 07-08)

B - Paid UAP Members as of 6.30.08 (FY 07-08)

C - Paid UAP Members for FY 2008-2009 (as of 12.1.2008)

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DISTRICT B2MANILA MAGS 6 13 15MANILA MAHARLIKA 89 119 104MANILA MAYNILAD 31 54 58MANILA CORINTHIAN 55 72 77MANILA INTRAMUROS 22 39 46MANILA ALCALDIA 15 27 20ONTARIO-CANADA 39 40 39MANILA LA SOLIDARIDAD 24 24 24 DISTRICT B3MAKATI 102 173 182MAKATI-CBD 82 133 131PARAÑAQUE-PALANYAG 57 85 77MAKATI GREENBELT 33 76 74ALABANG 57 98 96CAVITE 31 63 58FORT BONIFACIO 58 79 85 DISTRICT B4QUEZON PROVINCE 55 59 50SAN PABLO 32 33 35LAGUNA 38 48 42BATANGAS 53 69 79PALAWAN 11 14 10 DISTRICT B5CAMARINES 30 38 41LEGAZPI 64 73 57IRIGA-RINCONADA 19 21 22DARAGA-CAGSAWA 31 32 32SORSOGON-KASANGGA.. 15 18 13DAET-CAMARINES NORTE 9 11 2TABACO 12 13 16CATANDUANES 6 6 4MASBATE RODEO 6 9 6 DISTRICT C1CEBU 58 76 68DUMAGUETE 32 32 31RAJAH HUMABON 117 154 153BOHOL 45 58 24LAPU-LAPU 39 43 40SUGBU 74 94 82 DISTRICT C2BACOLOD 80 98 55NEGRENSE 39 39 52 DISTRICT C3LEYTE 6 24 28SAN JUANICO 16 24 29LEYTE WEST 20 28 22METRO TACLOBAN 17 25 25SAMAR SINIRANGAN 2 8 7 DISTRICT C4ILOILO 78 90 106CAPIZ 18 21 16MARIKUDO 53 63 49ANTIQUE 7 9HAMILI 30 30 18AKLAN 12 15 11

DISTRICT D1DAVAO 69 118 122MOUNT APO 40 46 37COTABATO 12 12 12SOCSKSARGEN 20 25 31KADAYAWAN-DABAW 35 38 41NORTH DAVAO TAGUM 2 2 1 DISTRICT D2ZAMBOANGA 30 32 22ZAMBOANGA-CHAVACANO 19 19 19 DISTRICT D3CAGAYAN DE ORO 47 54 56BUTUAN 23 29 25SURIGAO 14 14 10GOLD-CDO 19 23 23 DISTRICT D4 ILIGAN CITY 18 23 20DIPOLOG 13 15 11OZAMIS CITY 10 12 8PAGADIAN 9 9 4

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Most successful people, whom I have the privilege to meet, have learned over the years that making others feel important is seldom accomplished by a single or even a few grand gestures. It is a process made up of many little initiatives.

The emerging culture of traditional pride and respect at UAP today, I believe, rests on so many factors. We always say that what matters in professional associations like ours is just treating people with dignity. My own feeling is that it is the role of the organization to create an atmosphere where the members can contribute and perform at their peak levels. That atmosphere exists where people feel they are being respected and treated like individuals. It becomes insignificant when people start to feel they are just mere numbers. I must say one best way to form trusting relationships is to respect the dignity of others – pure and simple.

In one of his few but very meaningful discourses, Past National President Jimmy Marquez, (he was our National President when I was President of my home Chapter) drove home his point to our senses when he said: “We continually ride on a pendulum of approval and disapproval for the decisions we have made. Thus, alternately, we bask in the sun of a popular or feel terribly alone and repulsed for an unpopular one. We can not, at all time, please everyone. But one thing is important in leadership: the sense of responsibility for strong decisions made, whether popular or unpopular. We are, after all in the end, the ultimate responsible and liable person for a national organization we lead and propel.

Like a grid in a system, the road traversed by UAP is dotted with many cross-roads….And today, we are at

another, and challenged once again. I can only make one promise as your national president: that at cross-roads I will have the interest of UAP foremost in my mind in my decision-making. I hope that whether my actions had been popular or unpopular, my efforts would eventually join the flow of the many efforts before me by previous leaders, in making the UAP a professional organization worthy of vibrant membership and protective of

a profession respected and trusted by our society.”

Fifteen years later, President Boy Roldan carries, more or less, this same spirit in his leadership. But he added more spices to it. He knows how to engage his team. He challenges his people. Invited their inputs. Encouraged their cooperation. He learned that UAP members now almost certainly want to be involved. They want to be engaged. They want to be challenged and stretched to their limits. And most important of all, they do not want their opinions ignored.

UAP Cavite Chapter, among the most vibrant in southern Luzon today taught us one important lesson: People who are passionate and involved with what they do will do it well. Mutual trust and confidence are over-the-counter requisites to establish trusting relationships. “What

people want is a feeling of importance, a feeling of impact, a feeling of influence.”

Probably the reason why chapters like QC Capitol, the youthful South Triangle, the venerable San Juan-Mandaluyong, the creative Rizal-Taytay just to name a few, have been very successful in rallying their members towards a commitment that is seldom unconditional. By empowering their colleagues, challenging them, involving them in all aspects of planning

their programs -- that feeling is then created.

The recent ly-held NCA17 in Davao City is a classic testimony of an empowered team initiative. UAP has seen diverse examples of hard work and commitment from members of Manila as well as the Davao ‘OrComs’. They were un ique ly t r iumphant in instilling a sense of confidence especial ly among local organizers. Arch. Agatha Salanatin-Valencia, fondly called Angga, the hardworking D e p u t y C o n f e r e n c e Director and president of

Davao Chapter made it very clear in her mind that ‘there is no such thing as a right or wrong decision.’ She believed in the need to give one the full authority to make the decision. If it is not the best decision that has been made, she was willing to discuss it and consult experts along the way. If it was the best decision, she was willing to reinforce it to the member concerned and made sure that he/she recognizes it. It probably was difficult for her at first but she has made members of her team become committed to what they were doing.

The message of all these is crystal clear: Treat people well, treat them like equals, and engage them in the team process of work. This is the United Architects of the Philippines. Humanizing an organization of Filipino architects in ways big and small.

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tRustING RelAtIoNshIPsGIL C. EVASCO, UAP

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Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuapNational President

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Architects Recto, Von Einsiedel and De Guzman were nominated by the Council for the Built and Natural Environments Inc. as endorsed by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) and the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID).

The PFPA Excellence Award is the highest honor being given to professionals from different field of industry practice who have demonstrated highest level of excellence, ideals, and workmanship in the conduct of their professions. Supported by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the four Councils under the PFPA umbrella namely, the Council of Health Professional Association (COPHA), Council for Business and management Professionals (CBMP), the Philippine Technological Council (PTC), and Council for the Built and Natural Environments (CBNE), this annual search, which was first launched on November 17, 2004, continues to propel and boost the moral of professionals and give inspiration to our countrymen and constituents.

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“2008 PFPA excellence Awards” honors three uAP Members

UAP members Architects Philip H. Recto, fuap Nathaniel A. Von Einsiedel, fuap and Arlen P. De Guzman, uap were awarded the prestigious 2008 PFPA Excellence Awards by the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations, Inc. last November 18, 2008 at the Maynila Hall of the Manila Hotel.

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The Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) recently issued

calls / requests to media to refrain from associating the word “architect” with major wrongdoing/s.

It may be noted that over the past week, print and television stories referred to the former agriculture

undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc Joc” Bolante as the “architect of the P728-million

fertilizer fund scam”, a matter that did not escape the notice of several Philippine architects, who made prompt representations with the PRBoA to communicate the concerns of Philippine architectural community to the concerned media giants i.e. as regards their potentially loose, casual but apparently deliberate association of the word “architect” with wrongdoing.

PRBoA Chairman Arch. Armando N. Alli, fuap said that “architecture is a noble and several millennia old profession, presently practiced by duly qualified, state-regulated natural persons who are steeped in ethical practices. To associate the word “architect” with a major wrongdoing is a signal dishonor to the countless men and women who lawfully practice/d the profession”.

“If wrongdoings are ever cited by the ABS-CBN BC/ ANC, maybe it should be those that are continually done by the tens of thousands of natural and juridical persons who illegally practice the profession of architecture in the country, as well as the public entities that condone, if not promote the continuing violation of R.A. No. 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004 and its IRR), to the obvious disadvantage of the general public”, said Architect Alli.

In its widely successful October General Assembly, the United Architects of the Philippines adopted, among others, the Chapter Presidents’ Assembly (CPA) Resolution No.1 Series of 2008-09. This formed as the core of the organization’s policy pronouncement on its stand regarding marketing mileage putting to rest all other collateral discussions on the matter.

“1. That, the UAP National Leadership recognizes the fiscal autonomy of each local chapter, thereby allowing said unit to chart its own course of developing its own financial support system. Provided, such initiative is consistent with policies provided for in the UAP By-Laws;”

Following the tempo of the organization’s traditional response mechanism—which is constant conultation, the UAP made it clear that its national leadership, notwithstanding its vast authority over its chapters, views fiscal autonomy as a significant instrument of moving forward. As it develops its financial support system the UAP chapter must carve its own niche towards a strong and vibrant fiscal program in its area of responsibility.

“2.That, joint sponsorships and related mutual support actions, that should be encouraged by local chapters, such as, but not limited to, those extended by Boysen and Davies Paints, must be rooted, at least, on the collective decision of its Board Members representing its general membership;”

As a matter of policy, the local UAP Chapter must adopt an ‘open door policy’ for all sponsoring entities. UAP definitely has no place for lock-outs. This will give opportunity for wide participation by industry partners, big and small. Supports extended should always be attributed to the UAP as an organization. Very seldom a company will write a check payable to an individual.

“3.That, UAP Chapters must seek to continuously abide by the rules and regulations, policies and manuals adopted by the organizatin, and to exhort its members to support all, of the national activities and programs hammered out by the national administration;”

A simple reiteration of UAP’s basic structural framework: that all UAP Chapters are duly established institutions integral to the recognition and operation of the United Architects of the Philippines as the IAPOA. They are the images of the organization in their localities. As such, this traditional Pinoy dictum applies: Sakit ng kalingkingan dama ng buong katawan.

“4. That, after significant guidance from past UAP National Leaders, this administration submits to this Assembly that the One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) officially returned to Boysen be viewed as a single strong message to the industry that UAP values its integrity more than anything else.”

Likha Awardee and Past UAP National President, the illustrious Manuel ‘Manny’ Mañosa summed it all up for the incumbent UAP administration: “Returning the 1 million pesos to Boysen has been the best single thing that you have done for our beloved organization. It’s just money, incomparable to a life-long integrity which is priceless.”

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