UAP Post (2009-2010) First Quarter

Volume 34 issue no. 1 NOVEMBER 2009

The Filipino Architect:

Advancing towards a Meritorious Legacy

President’s Corner

In Pursuit of a Meritorious Legacy

Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuap, apec architect UAP National President

M E R I T O R I O U S 2

Membership Vitality EnvironmentFriendly Practices Research and Development Advocacy Information Technology Campaign Training of Future UAP Leaders Opportunities for Professional Improvement R.A. 9266 Implementation International and National Linkages Organizational Efficiency Uap is Iapoa Service to the Community

Greetings to all members of the UAP! This is my opportunity to report on the status of our organization as a whole since my induction into office, so I plan to report at some length on where we stand and where we are heading in line with our theme “The Filipino Architect: Advancing Towards a Meritorious Legacy”.

Within the three-month period, I have come to know this organization and a thousand members better than ever. I have had the chance to see up

close our organization in all its diversity - its great accomplishments, and the UAP members, in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This made me feel even better what a blessing it is to be the National President of this prestigious organization.

We have good reason to be proud of this organization. We have the satisfaction to state that within the 1st Quarter of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010, we have implemented programs in line with the profession, the professional, the professional organization and the professional product.

Upon assumption into office last July, our focus dealt with “MERITORIOUS”.

Under this thrust, we have committed ourselves that we will become a much more vibrant professional organization by serving our profession.

Hence, in line with our Presidential Challenge as initiated by both the Office of the National President and the National Executive Vice President and in collaboration with our National Area Vice Presidents, we have fostered excellent programs that build our reputation as the integrated and accredited professional organization of architects, to wit: • We have introduced programs that would promote the active and vigorous, energetic, and dynamic participation of members in UAP activities. Our Plans and Programs for the Fiscal Year 20092010 allow us to chart a clear course and permit us to link the richness of UAP’s history to today’s institutional

assets in order to better address tomorrow’s opportunities.

• On the first day of our office, we conducted leadership training seminars and workshops to groom member architects to become leaders of UAP. • We have promoted through seminars and forums the use of information technology as a powerful tool for global practice and networking. We hosted Autocad Seminar Workshops at UAP Teatro Arkitekto last August 15 And September 15.

• Together with the members of the Executive Committee, we have effectively administered the induction of officers and members of UAP Districts nationwide and conducted dialogues and consultative meetings with local leaders to discuss the thrusts and programs of the present administration.

In order to maximize the use of our time toward achieving meaningful results on our priorities, the attendance of the Executive Officers to our District and Chapter Inductions was delineated based on the protocol adopted by the administration.

• We have heightened our drive for the implementation of RA 9266 through improved UAP-LGU relations. Our Task Force on R.A. 9266 and the Commission on Governmental and External Affairs have initiated the dissemination of our Handbook on R.A. 9266 and the copies of recent court orders to our favor to our local government units.

President’s Corner With the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture and other organizations, we held dialogues concerning the state of the law on Architecture which is being made issue.

• We continue to advance the image of the UAP as the premier professional organization in the country. We prepared a video presentation to highlight the importance of being a UAP Member, and showed this initially during the oathtaking of recentlypassed new architects. On the same occasion, we distributed printed copies of the primer on UAP which we prepared to introduce the organization.

• We encourage participation to International conventions and conferences and establish linkages to open doors for global practice and encourage networking among chapters for collaborative practices. Last August 15-19, 2009, we attended the ARCASIA Forum 15 and ARCASIA Council Meeting which were both held in Ulaanbatar, Mongolia. Next year, the UAP, through your president will establish the AIA Philippine Section / UAP Section and will join the 2010 AIA Convention in Miami on June 10-12, 2010.

• We have up-scaled our promotion of Green Architecture as part of UAP’s campaign for saving Mother Earth. We have approved a Memorandum of Undertaking with the Green Building Initiative which intends to promote awareness of the environmental impact of buildings and introduce a Philippine green building rating system, professionally designed and implemented, based on the broad and active participation of the country’s architects, engineers and construction industry professionals. This coming UAP Convention, April 2225, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center, we will be launching the UAP Green Mark for products to be incorporated in our very

own UAP Catalogue of Design and Construction Materials and Services.

• We successfully held our 8th UAP Golf Cup last September 9, 2009 at Sun Valley which generated a total amount of more than 3 Million Pesos. This amount is earmarked for the purchase of additional elevator and one generator set in the UAP National Headquarters.

We are happy to inform you that the construction of the UAP National Headquarters Auditorium is completed and it is now readily available for events and special gatherings. Located on the 7th Floor of the UAP Building, the 200-seat UAP Auditorium named “Teatro Arkitekto” features state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment designed to serve as a venue for numerous UAP educational, cultural, and social events.

In this connection, we are inviting you to sponsor one or more of the 200 UAP Auditorium seats in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos Only (P25,000.00) or US $500.00 per seat.

Your kind generosity can do so much towards the achievement of many dreams for UAP and as sponsor, your name will be acknowledged with a brass plate affixed to the back of a seat in the auditorium.

The amount you will sponsor will be used to fund the completion of our UAP National Headquarters; and our target is to have every seat sponsored – so please help us reach that goal!

• We have initiated dialogues with the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture, and the Council of Deans and Heads of Architectural Schools to discuss updates on architectural education and on matters pertaining to Logbook on Diversified Experience for applicants to the Government Board Examinations. We have since the first one conducted two other dialogues.

• We attended the 9th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education in Cebu City as part of our continuing effort to establish and realize the effective functioning of the developmental network that is being envisioned for Philippine

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Architecture that highlighted ideas, concepts and innovations presented by academicians and practitioners involved in architectural education and research.

• In the task of recovery and rebuilding our community that was devastated by Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) and Typhoon Pepeng (Parma), we offer a constellation of commitments and united efforts to help our community especially those affected areas, We are committed to continue to develop a nationwide network of volunteers who are interested in providing disaster assistance, and many UAP Chapters nationwide are establishing new programs or growing existing ones in both scale and expertise.

Collectively, this national partnership can become a highly effective means of delivering the skills of the profession to devastated regions. Together, the architectural community can become a clearinghouse for information, a source of the latest research and manuals on hazard-resistant design and planning, and a beacon of hope in the most dire of times. By developing a near-seamless national program, the UAP and its members will become the leaders of a new day.

Our First Quarter had been quite eventful, and together we will break down the barriers that stand between our dreams and aspiration for a meritorious legacy.

If we fulfill our obligation to the organization and our members we can confidently say that we have truly made our mark in the annals of UAP history.

I wish to reiterate the call to our colleagues to contribute and give time to serve your beloved UAP and make a stand for a stronger Profession, Excellent Professional, Remarkable Professional Product and Outstanding Professional Organization.

Remember that we are united by our commitment to serve our organization. And by our commitment to UAP, each of us, regardless of views or belief, comes to work under UAP-IAPOA with the goal of doing what’s best for our great organization. This will be our common goal for the next quarters.

Until next issue! Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat!

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COMMITTEES UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT A special note of appreciation to the heads of our various committees for taking their responsibility as stewards of their respective offices so seriously while also providing me and my administration with timely, well-thought out direction and ongoing support. It’s clear to me that our strategic intents and goals provide a clear road for building the institutional excellence that has been UAP’s hallmark since its inception 34 years ago.

TASK FORCE R.A. 9266. Headed by IPP Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., this special committee was able to intensify our drive for the implementation of RA 9266 through: (1) support for the public hearing on a Cebu City’s proposed ordinance to implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 9266, otherwise known as “The Architecture Act of 2004” last September 16, 2009 at the Dona Eva Macapagal Session Hall of Cebu City Hall; (2) letters sent to all local government units urging them to implement R.A. 9266 and its IRR; and (3) pay courtesy call on several LGU officials.

TASK FORCE STANDARDS ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Headed by IPP Edric Marco C. Florentino, this special committee regularly meets at the UAP National Headquarters to discuss the proposed amendments on the Standards of Professional Practice.

THE GREEN ARCHITECTURE MOVEMENT. The advocacy towards Environment-friendly practices is spearheaded by the Green Architecture Movement (UAP-GAM) with its Chairman Amado P. De Jesus, Jr. Through its implementation of the LIA (Learn, Inform, Apply) Rule to UAP members, the Movement has been able to spread the doctrine of green architecture through GAM members, who will in turn ventilate the principles to chapter members.

The UAP sponsored the chairman who attended the Sustainable Green Building Conference last 28 to 29 October in Singapore.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MADE. The annual Metrobank Awards for Design Excellence (MADE) was launched during the Area D Assembly last 23 October at Pearl Farm, Samal, Davao Del Norte.

This award is given to young (25-45 years old) UAP members in good standing for completed single detached residence that passes design criteria formed by UAP through its committee now headed by Past Chancellor Maria Elena C. Cayanan. A recent added criterion to the judging is sustainability, in conjunction with the Green Architecture Movement.

Good Standing Report AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

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DISTRICT B2 70 MANILA MAGS 101 MANILA MAHARLIKA 33 MANILA MAYNILAD 44 MANILA CORINTHIAN 28 MANILA INTRAMUROS 41 MANILA ALCALDIA 37 UP ONTARIO-CANADA 16 MANILA LA SOLIDARIDAD

9 82 44 81 26 20 37 30

DISTRICT A1B CAGAYAN VALLEY ISABELA SIERRA MADRE NUEVA VIZCAYA CAGAYAN NORTH

35 21 14 19

36 21 15 19

DISTRICT A2A NUEVA ECIJA CABANATUAN BULACAN BARASOAIN STA. MARIA-BUL. EAST

27 46 42 8

31 59 47 11

DISTRICT A2B ZAMBALES-OLONGAPO TARLAC PAMPANGA-SAN FERNANDO BALANGA-BATAAN ANGELES CITY SINUKWAN-PAMPANGA

37 57 57 39 37 31

43 58 62 40 53 42

DISTRICT B3 MAKATI MAKATI-CBD PARAÑAQUE-PALANYAG MAKATI GREENBELT ALABANG CAVITE FORT BONIFACIO DISTRICT B4 QUEZON PROVINCE SAN PABLO LAGUNA BATANGAS PALAWAN DISTRICT B5 CAMARINES LEGAZPI IRIGA-RINCONADA DARAGA-CAGSAWA SORSOGON-KASANGGA DAET-CAMARINES NORTE TABACO CATANDUANES MASBATE RODEO

DISTRICT A3 QUEZON CITY 232 254 QC SILANGAN 51 65 QC CAPITOL 87 98 QC TANDANG SORA 63 70 QC SOUTH TRIANGLE 46 49 QC CENTRAL 33 43 LOS ANGELES UP DISTRICT C1 CEBU DISTRICT A4 DUMAGUETE QC DILIMAN 137 171 RAJAH HUMABON NEW MANILA 39 40 BOHOL CAMANAVA HILAGA 39 69 LAPU-LAPU QC ELLIPTICAL 33 40 SUGBU NOVA CENTRAL 21 23 KSA EASTERN PROVINCE 23 23 DISTRICT C2 KSA WESTERN REGION 29 29 BACOLOD KSA RIYADH 35 35 NEGRENSE DISTRICT A5 RIZAL TAYTAY PASIG MARIKINA VALLEY SAN JUAN MANDALUYONG GREENHILLS RIZAL EAST RIZAL KALAYAAN 100 RIZAL CAINTA 101 CALIFORNIA 116 SAN JUAN PINAGLABANAN

51 53 78 93 104 122 67 77 49 58 32 34 31 33 43 46 29 43 24 25

DISTRICT B1 MANILA ATELIER 48 57 MANILA SAMPALOC 39 45 MANILA METRO 167 171 MANILA CENTRUM 59 75 MANILA ARCHIZONIAN 38 42 MANILA STA. MESA 56 61 SINGAPORE 30 31 CANADA CALGARY UP

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KADAYAWAN-DABAW 51 51 NORTH DAVAO TAGUM UP 14 DAVAO ALPHA 52 53 99 54 DISTRICT D2 84 24 29 36 UP ZAMBOANGA 18 19 24 UP ZAMBOANGA-CHAVACANO 38 DISTRICT D3 30 CAGAYAN DE ORO 62 63 BUTUAN 15 18 SURIGAO 12 12 224 242 GOLD-CDO 21 23 130 141 74 80 DISTRICT D4 51 63 ILIGAN CITY 4 4 82 105 DIPOLOG 10 10 71 75 OZAMIS CITY 10 10 105 109 PAGADIAN UP

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40 63 30 35 25 8 UP Please be informed that effective January 1, 2010, 14 the UAP Annual National Membership Dues will be 9 increased from P500.00 to P600.00 as per UAP 9

Legend A Paid UAP Members as of 09.30.09 (FY 09-10) B Paid UAP Members as of 11.30.09 (FY 09-10) C Assessment Fee FY 2009-2010 (UP stands for “UnPaid””)

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

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DISTRICT C3 LEYTE SAN JUANICO LEYTE WEST METRO TACLOBAN SAMAR SINIRANGAN

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DISTRICT C4 ILOILO CAPIZ MARIKUDO ANTIQUE HAMILI AKLAN

90 24 49 12 26 20

98 25 52 12 27 20

DISTRICT D1 DAVAO MOUNT APO COTABATO SOCSKSARGEN

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General Assembly Resolution No. 01-11, series of 2009 as ratified by the General Membership in its annual business meeting held last April 23, 2009. Further, Late Payment surcharges shall be increased from P50.00 to P300.00 (applicable to FY 2009-2010).

Sample Computation: I. Fees and Surcharges a. National Annual Membership Dues PhP600.00 (for one [1] Fiscal Year) b. Late Payment Penalty/Surcharge PhP300.00 II. Computation a. Any Regular Member who will pay the National Annual Membership Dues for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 on January 1, 2010 or thereafter:

b. Any Regular Member who will pay the National Annual Membership Dues for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 including his/her arrears of Fiscal Years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 on January 1, 2010 or thereafter:

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Editorial

Expanding Horizons Richard Tuason-Sanchez Bautista, uap The Official Publication of The United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) 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 current membership of over 22,000, affiliated with 119 chapters.

EDITORIAL BOARD F.Y. 2009-2010 Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuap, apec architect National President Richard Tuason-Sanchez Bautista, uap Editor-in-Chief Rafael B. Robles, uap Associate Editor Maria Elena Carlos-Cayanan, fuap Language Editor

Editorial Office UAP Post

National Secretariat, 5th floor, UAP National Headquarters, 53 Scout Rallos St., Quezon City 1103, Philippines Tel. Nos. (632) 412 6364 • 412 6374 • 412 6403 Fax No. (632) 372 1796 E-group: uappost@yahoogroups.com E-mail: uappost@gmail.com uapnational@yahoo.com Website: www.united-architects.org

UAP Executive Committee F.Y. 2009-2010 Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuap, apec architect National President

Michael T. Ang, fuap, apec architect Nat’l Executive Vice President

Editha P. de Vera, uap Vice President for Area A

Domingo Ll. Tablizo, Jr., fuap Vice President for Area B

Guillermo H. Hisancha, fuap Vice President for Area C

Jemma Sarol-Semana, uap Vice President for Area D

Gil C. Evasco, uap Secretary-General

Amado E. Tandoc, Jr., uap National Treasurer

Ernesto D. Tianco, uap National Auditor

Medeliano T. Roldan Jr., fuap

Immediate Past National President

Noralita B. Cruz-Dumlao, fuap Chancellor, College of Fellows

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Since the time the Architectural profession was regulated, to date, there are already 23,900 licensed architects in the Professional Regulation Commission roster. As of 2009 there are 7678 architects who have updated their membership. This does not count the number of graduates of architecture, or those who took up architecture. If we sum the figure, the number of those who took up architecture will be around 100000 heads. We are still looking forward to big bunch of upcoming graduates and soon to be licensed Architects.

With the current situation in relation to the number of architects, one will ask; what are the architects doing now? What projects are they doing?

The training of Architecture, basically is about the designing of buildings and preparation of Architectural documents. It seems that most of the architects have become so insular. Yes, the training for architecture is rather tedious, but this doesn’t mean finishing the degree and that’s it.

Life goes on, so does the world.

Are we just limiting ourselves to what was taught in school? or how we understood the practice of architecture just the usual preparation of architectural contract documents? Worse, are people taking up architecture just to be perpetually an Autocad operator / draftsman?

In the process of training, there are subjects that were taught, that can lead us to a wider practice. At the same time, these interests in life can enrich us in our career. This is beyond the usual known application of architecture.

A big number of our colleagues seem not to bother to learn more. For many, after graduating from architecture, they will just work and earn a living. Or they will upgrade themselves if it becomes mainstream.

I vividly remember a question asked by Ar. Francisco Protomartir back in college, he asked our class; “what jobs can an architect do?” Most of us gave an answer which is usual thing, and that’s it, as far as we know.

Protomartir did not give further answers, and left us hanging; I suppose the answer was up to us.

With that question, and with the situation of the world now, it is challenging to cite examples what those with architectural training can do.

In this issue we focus on those who diversified their practice, and made a name for themselves in the path they took. With the inherent creative minds of an architect and his/her technical training, one can do more than the usual architectural practice.

At the same time, in recent years, in any architects’ gathering, the topic of discussion has been the same since the year 19-whatever. Despite the creative minds, it seems that things have stagnated. I have not heard of new concepts coming from the locals. People seem to be afraid to come out with their original thoughts, people seem to be afraid to speak their minds out. Is this caused by lack of confidence? Or they simply want to be accepted as they are? In the end, they are just boxed.

Diversifying one’s self will give us a different outlook in our practice. It will widen our horizon and further develop our confidence in our chosen field.

Rewind By: Gil C. Evasco, uap/Secretary General

Norberto M. Nuke

Jose V. Herrera

Ruperto C. Gaite

Felipe M. Mendoza

Cesar V. Canchela

Froilan L. Hong

Angel R. Lazaro, Jr.

Richeto C. Alcordo

Robert S. Sac

Enrique O. Olonan

1975

1985-1986

Yolanda D. Reyes

1998-1999 • 1999-2000

1976

1987-1988

Prosperidad C. Luis

2000-2001 • 2001-2002

1977-1978

1989

2002-2003 • 2003-2004

1979-1980

1990-1991

2004-2005

Today ends a backbreaking first quarter of a fired-up UAP administration. Grueling more than one hunred days have passed and everyone is still upbeat to a lot of exciting things to come. I would like to single out UAP’s leaders of yesteryears who were never slow to provide encouragement for us to achieve more milestones. They are the people whose opinions we respect and give us the benefit of their wisdom.

Henry, whose true Bicolano blood I can sense whenever he voices his sincere concern about sustained transparency and accountability. Robert, whose humility I deeply respect, never wavered to lend us his listening ears every time his counsel is being sought. This is particularly true on matters involving UAP’s past professional and legal triumphs.

Hedy, oh the vibrancy in her! She is my epitome of grace amidst brilliance and power. Never heard her complain about serving the organization. Super humble din siya! She would stop at nothing to make sure that you get the right attention whenever you strike a conversation with her.

Yolly, that girl who now sits in the Board of ARCASIA is a first woman of sorts. She’s the First Woman Dean of UST-CAFA, First Woman President of CODHASP, First Woman President of Manila-Atelier Chapter, First Woman President of UAP and currently the First Woman Chair of ARCASIA. Whew! Over the years I feel like I have a sister in her. You see we celebrate the same birthday, and she has been very generous to us especially with respect to public relations and diplomacy. Manny, that simple guy who rose from the ranks is now Director of the very influential DPWH Bureau of Design. Also the Executive Director of the National Building Code Development Office, Manny’s human spirit and sharp memory of friends’ names puzzle me no end. This is perhaps his way of putting premium to the value of friendship. He is now among the hardworking stalwarts of the architect’s continuing cause to regain a long-lost domain.

Otilio A. Arellano 1981

Jaime C. Marquez

1992-1993 • 1993-1994

Leandro V. Locsin

Manuel T. Manosa

Nestor S. Mangio

Emmanuel P. Cuntapay

1981-1982

1994-1995 • 1995-1996

1983-1984

1996-1997 • 1997-1998

Edric Marco C. Florentino Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr. 2005-2006 • 2006-2007

2008-2009

Nestor, that elegant and very successful architectdeveloper from Pampanga remained very humble to this day in his concern for the organization. He would create quality time if only for UAP. Jimmy, is still the bombastic and theoretical leader that he is when he was national president. His articulate manifestations on various matters always put the discussions in the right track. Chito, my bearded president from Cebu remained simple and self-effacing the Visayan way.

He would always be an adviser-on-call on matters of importance for the organization. Angel Lazaro, like Henry, is a one-term president but made UAP proud because of his unique personal involvement to most, if not all, of the chapter concerns during his incumbency.

He would reach out even to the extent of providing funding direct from his personal fortune. Froilan, one of two UP College Deans who became UAP national presidents is now our spring of spiritual guidance. He still accepts jobs no matter how menial just for UAP. Cesar, is like our lighthouse in the middle of a dark and lonely journey. Call him for a meeting, he will never ask why. He will ask when!

I may not be able to mention all the names of the unsung heroes in the UAP today and in the past.

Please allow us, however, to take our hats off especially to Manny Mañosa, Bert Nuke, Ronnie Manahan, Ric Poblete, the Golden Girls, and the rest of the gang who may have been slowed down by father time. This administration wants them to know that we certainly feel the warmth of their embrace to the UAP and to us who were entrusted of minding the house. We are just passing by, just like them, but the glory UAP enjoys today is theirs to keep.

Likewise, my colleagues in the current National Board are a dedicated collection of individuals who never fail to surprise many of us with their enthusiasm and creativity. In too many ways to count, I feel we have been blessed with everything needed. • Reprinted from KYP August 2006 Issue

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Office of the National Vice President

Michael T. Ang, fuap, apec architect National Executive Vice President

MERITORIOUS PROJECTS OF THE UAP STANDING COMMISSIONS The office of the National Executive Vice President is tasked with planning, monitoring and evaluating the various program thrusts of the current administration making sure that these programs are translated into projects that will benefit the general membership.

Under its wings are the six standing commissions composed of committees each assigned with a specific task. These are the Commission on Internal Affairs which deals mostly with membership concerns; the Commission on Professional Practice which oversees the compliance with the Standards of Professional Practice, code of ethical conduct and the various laws governing the practice of architecture; the Commission on Education is tasked to constantly monitor the architectural education; the Commission on Governmental and External Affairs oversees public affairs and NGO-LGU concerns; the Professional Development Council prepares programs for the continuing professional education of the practicing architect; and the Center for Filipino Architecture deals with the organization’s advocacy on architectural conservation and promotion of cultural heritage.

This current administration, a special committee has been added. This is the Committee on Green Architecture.

This committee is tasked to make studies on new trends in Green architecture, promote the practice, and prepare a rating system which can be used to measure the benefits achieved by these studies.

The following are the projects that have been lined up for each of the Commission: 1. COMMISSION ON INTERNAL AFFAIRS headed by Executive Director Pamela N. Amador, fuap.

Among its accomplishments during the first quarter is the production of the UAP Brochure and Video. A project aimed at promoting awareness of the profession. The commission also set up websites for Area A and C. The websites for the remaining two areas are under construction.

The UAP Leadership training module is now available for chapters who would like to avail of it.

Five new chapters were chartered: these include three chapters in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: UAP Northern KSA; UAP Eastern KSA, and UAP Riyadh, one local chapter: UAP San Juan Pinaglabanan; and the UAP Singapore chapter. The UAP Singapore chapter was also formally chartered last October 19, 2009.

UAP also participated actively in international forums such as the Arcasia Forum in Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia, the International Green Building Conference and BEX Asia in Singapore, and the Arkidex in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

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The UAP Architectural Archival Center materials are being completed and the Archives will be opened within the next quarter of the administration. It will keep a data bank on architectural archival materials.

A forum on professional practice will be conducted to guide graduate and student auxiliaries on the rules and regulations governing the practice of architecture in the country.

2. COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE headed by Executive Director Daniel C. Go, fuap.

The Commission has acted on four cases of malpractices and has prepared the recommendations for its resolution.

It is now in the process of forming chapter level committees on professional practice. Nominated representatives from the chapters will undergo training on mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes and complaints. The intent of the current administration is to decentralize the resolution of cases on professional practice and brought to the chapter level and equip the chapter with the proper knowhow on how to settle these disputes and complaints.

3. COMMISSION ON EDUCATION headed by Executive Director Gloria Teodoro, fuap.

The Commission on Education is drafting the guidelines on Mentoring. The objective is to make sure both the mentors and the apprentices will both be guided on their individual role and make sure that the mentoring program will achieve its intent.

The Commission has recently been granted a P500,000.00 support fund from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to embark on the project “HALIGI Architectural Compendium”.

Haligi is a compendium of recent architecture design research of students and mature local researches on architecture related issues done in the last four years.

A module on Architectural Education is also being prepared. This will greatly help members who are in the academe and those who are planning to be in the architectural education faculty.

4. C O M M I S S I O N O N G O V E R N M E N TA L A N D EXTERNAL AFFAIRS headed by Executive Director Corazon Cruz-Adivoso, uap.

The Commission on Governmental and External Affairs has been conducting courtesy calls to different LGU heads to promote the implementation of RA 9266. It has also conducted several lectures at the Teatro Arkitekto, among them are the following: Accessibility Law, Revised Fire Code and Filipino Architecture. During the World Architecture Day, an

Office of the National Vice President exhibit on Architecture and Cinema was set up at the UAP Gallery complemented with a film showing of film clips of Philippine Movie Classics that featured architectural landmarks and structures.

The Commission successfully held a weeklong celebration of the 36th Nationwide Architecture Week that featured a Pasig River Architectural Tour, an archival photo exhibit, and a lecture series to be conducted at the Teatro Arkitekto. (Editor’s Note: Related News Articles will be featured next issue) Balangkasan Forums on RA 9266 are being organized for each of the four UAP Areas that will gather the organization, the local government unit and the regulatory board to discuss the intricacies of the practice of the architectural profession.

5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL headed by Executive Director Gerard Rey Lico, Phd, uap The Professional Development Council has started the data banking on available CPE lectures and will make this available to the chapters in the region. This is in part to perform its mandate as the council in charge of the continuing professional education. Together with the APO-CPE Council, it shall assist chapters in being accredited as CPE providers and evaluate lectures on its relevance to the architectural practice.

A writeshop will be conducted among architects interested in technical or research writing.

The UAP Journal is undergoing a reformatting under this council to make it more academic in format.

The council also received a P300,000.00 grant from the NCCA on the publication of the Master Builders Series, a book series documenting architectural creations of contemporary Filipino Architects.

6. CENTER FOR FILIPINO ARCHITECTURE headed

by Executive Director Robert Benedict Hermoso, fuap.

The Center for Filipino Architecture has recently turned over archival photographs both in digital and hard form in preparation for the establishment of the UAP Architectural Archival Center. the green building rating system, the committee will It also recently received a grant of P400,000.00 also publish the GREEN MARK catalogue - a listing of from the NCCA to publish the Maestro Book. An environment friendly and sustainable building materials. intensive documentation of the works of the National The UAP-GAM and the GBI are at the forefront Artists for Architecture: Arch. Juan Nakpil, Arch. Pablo in lobbying for the passage of the Green Building Act Antonio, Arch. Leandro Locsin, and Landscape Arch. as authored by the Honorable Anna York Bondoc, Ildefonso (IP) Santos. representative of the 4th district of Pampanga.

7. COMMITTEE ON GREEN ARCHITECTURE headed The pilot project of the proposed Green Building Rating

by Arch. Amado P. de Jesus Jr., fuap System is no less than the UAP building. The organization This special committee is now completing a module will embark on a project called “Greening the UAP”. on Green architecture as a form of specialization. Initial assessment of the current efficiency rating of the It is also preparing a green rating system in headquarters is being done by the committee. collaboration with the Green Building Initiative (GBI), With this line of projects the Office of the NEVP and an organization composed of different architecture the Commissions will have a very hectic and challenging and engineering disciplines with a common advocacy third quarter ahead. The Office hopes to achieve a for the promotion of green buildings and architecture. 100% accomplishment of these meritorious projects UAP is the lead organization of the GBI. Other than by the end of Administrative Year 2009-2010.

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Around Area A

AREA A COUNCIL Fiscal Year 2009-2010

District A1b Joint Induction held last August 14, 2009 at Ugac Orte, Tuguegarao City

Reymundo I. Florentino Dominador P. Macatuggal

EDITHA P. DE VERA Area A Vice President

District Director, A1a

District Director, A1b

German F. Ramirez, Jr.

Melencio D. Manalo

District Director, A2a

District Director, A2b

District A2a Joint Induction held at DJ Paradise Resort Pavilion, Malolos, Bulacan last July 31, 2009

Richard M. Garcia Leonardo M. Antonio Gerardo P. Yatco, Jr. Angelito Soriano District Director, A3

District Director, A4

District Director, A5

Deputy Area A VP

CAMANAVA-HILAGA Chapter:

Under Its New Generation

CAMANAVA-Hilaga Chapter is now in the hands of “second generation” officers in administering the concerns of its members and its status.

Young, aggressive and responsible members are now our criteria to let our new generation officers be part of today’s new administration Plans and Programs in relation to the Ten-Long Range Plans of our national organization. In this matter, our Chapter will be counted-on to render support to the administration thru our Chapter’s Projects Initiative.

President Jojit Ubina, our active officers, together with their subordinates started with advance Planning in Boracay Resort, Aklan, to fill-up all the required slots based on the UAP National’s Mission & Vision for this fiscal year. We also consider our ‘Partner in Service’, our families by having advance outing in Bocaue’s Resort in Bulacan. Together we discussed how our families can be involved in the near future projects.

Last July 11, 2009, we initiated our LGUs-NGOs relationship by bringing our families with us to a “Feeding Program”. It was a family-related project which involved Chapter Officers’ children, to celebrate their Birthdays with less fortunate children. With the help of Public Officials in Brgy. Mapulang Lupa in Valenzuela City, together we fed some 130-150 malnourished children who have not experienced a birthday celebration.

Last July 15, 2009 Ar. Hermie Prudente attended the Rotary Club San Juan Metro induction ceremonies, including the Rotaract of RCSJmetro. In this matter, by representing CAMANAVA-Hilaga Chapter in discussion with RCSJM, Rotaract and San Juan National High School in relation with coordinated projects supporting poor students. With their studies thru ‘Scholarship Program’, ‘Leadership Program’, Career Orientation in relation to students’ career after graduating from High School. Gift-Giving during Christmas, will be held for their poor students.

Ubina, Prudente, Andres, other officers and families who participated and attended such humanitarian program, demonstrated support to the UAP public image. We, the past presidents of our chapter will always be there supporting our ‘new generation’, thru its plans and program and express our feeling that they belong one united professional organization - the UAP. Last August 3, the CAMANAVA-Hilaga officers and members visited LGUs’ of Brgy. Mapulang Lupa in Valenzuela City, for their second Project: Toilet

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District A2b Joint Induction held at Banquet Hall, Century Resort Hotel, Balibago, Angeles City last August 7, 2009

District A5 Joint Induction was held last July 23, 2009 at New Horizon Hotel, 778 Boni Avenue cor. EDSA Mandaluyong City

District A4 Joint Induction was held last July 24, 2009 at Sulo, Hotel Diliman, Quezon City.

Donation. With the initiative of our current Pres. Jojit Ubina, uap presented the plans and perspective to the School Officials.

They visited the site location and the school children who will benefit from it. This will be the second toilet donation project spearheaded by the Chapter next to Malabon City. Together, we officers old and young once will participate accordingly for the purpose of the Organization’s willingness to participate in LGUs’ plans and program in relation to the UAP Ten-Year-Long Range Plan. Ubina, Villanueva, Uttoh, Magpayo and others participated in the visit.

UAP-Presidential Challenge evolved into different categories of services that will give our organization visibility.

This will also serve as our guidelines to support our National Administration. “Our commitment will be one of our great initiatives in performing our thrust and duties with the Chapter’s New Generation.” by Ar. Herminio R. Prudente, fuap

Around Area A

UAP AREA A CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN LINGAYEN PANGASINAN As the 2009 UAP Area A Conference officially commence, UAP Area A Vice President Arch. Edith De Vera extends her warmest welcome to all delegates and guests to her beloved province, Pangasinan.

A c c o r d i n g t o h e r, “the choice of the conference venue is a fitting complement to our conference theme “NEW ASPIRATIONS: Networking for Developing and Advancing Regional Advocacies and Global Concerns - United in Promoting and Preserving Area A’s New Direction”. She also said that “we are on the threshold of bringing together a brighter beginning for our organization, a new milestone that will empower each and every architect to practice and pursue professional excellence without barriers and impediments in the same manner that the Province of Pangasinan has risen above the setbacks that it has encountered before and is now relentlessly moving towards an environment of unprecedented progress and development. The holding of a UAP event in the grounds of a government institution is very much consistent with the UAP thrust of bringing our organization closer to our local government units.

Tandang Sora Chapter Marks 16th Induction Rites

Uap Tandang Sora Chapter held its 16th Induction Rites with its new set of officers and members last August 19, 2009 at Cocina Gua-gua Restaurant, Sgt. Esguerra Ave. Quezon City with the theme “ PANUNUMPA 09”.

The event focused on the concept of Nationalism as it also commemorated the birthday of the former president of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon, who is known as the “Ama ng Wikang Pambansa”.

The officers came in their linen Barongs for men and Filipiniana attire for women. Jonathan C. Ison was inducted to his third and final term as the president and thirteen Architects were also officially inducted as new members of the chapter.

Richard Garcia, fuap, the District Director for area A-3 officiated the Induction ceremony while more than sixty five members, guests and sponsors graced the occasion as it marks the biggest event of the chapter for the year.

from left to right: Architects. Jonathan C. Ison, Ramir Porral, Noel Tugas, Vic Gonzales, Joy Alejandro, Allan Tamase, Rosa Regala, Pia del Rosario, Raymond Agasin, Von Geral Azagra, Jun Gumarang, and Dist. Director Richard Garcia

Architects United in Action July 25, 2009 marked the day of the induction of new Officers of the UAP Baguio Chapter which was held at the Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza. Former UAP National President Medeliano Roldan served as the inducting officer during the event, and was assisted by Area A1-A District Director Rey Florentino. The event was attended by officers and the UAP members. UAP-Baguio chapter induction ceremony was a success, because of the active participation, and the unwavering support of the members of the chapter. This event reunited once again the members of the organization. In addition, there were 26 new members that were added to the chapter.

Recently, the organization of Architects in Baguio-Benguet area executed a joint letter addressed to the City Mayor of Baguio City in line with the proposed draft of the Administrative Order (AO) on the full implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the IRR of PD 1096. This is in relation to the recent developments regarding the case on the issue of RA 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004). Together with the three organizations of Architects in the City of Baguio and Benguet province namely UAP-Baguio City Chapter, UAP-Summer Capital and the PIA- Baguio Benguet Chapter, the Architects of Baguio and Benguet requested for the immediate action of the LGU in the said matter.

Last August 14, 2009, a public hearing of the proposed Senate Resolution No. 1150 was held at the Baguio City Session Hall. It promoted a Senate inquiry, in aid of legislation on the reported Urban Decay and Environmental Degradation threatening to devastate the City of Pines. The Committee Chairman on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, Senator Rodolfo G. Biazon was present to discuss the said growing concern. Jessie D. Avila of UAP-Baguio and Henry Disierto of UAP-Summer Capital both presidents of their respective chapters was invited as members of the technical panel group. In addition, Sony Mina, ex-officio of UAP-Baguio was also present.

With some indications on the Environmental Decay of Baguio, there lingers a question in every Architect’s mind... Is there really NO DECAY? by Jessie D. Avila, uap and Mark

Kenneth C. Flores, uap

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Around Area B UAP AREA B in Action Warmest greetings to the delegates, participants, and sponsors/exhibitors to the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Area B Assembly FY 2009-2010, with Fiscal Year 2009-2010 the Theme: “Forging Strong Partnership with the Local Government Units”.

It is my great pride and honor that this gathering of architects was held in my birthplace – Daet, Camarines Norte, the site where the first monument of Dr. Jose Rizal was erected in memory of his martyrdom as recognized by the National Historical Institute (NHI). It is also an Bernardo R. Laurena Ana C. Valencia DOMINGO LL. TABLIZO, JR., FUAP alternative tourist destination for foreign and local tourists District Director, B1 District Director, B2 Area B Vice President who want the rustic ambiance of one of the surfing grounds in the country – the Bagasbas beach, declared by the Department of Tourism as a “surfing haven and kite boarding destination” in the tourism industry. Last February 1-4 of 2009 during my first term as National Vice President for Area B, we had a unique assembly which was held on board M/S San Paolo of Negros Navigation.

Wayne Matthew J. Jaro Warren P. Quiambao Jose B. Malazarte The four days and three nights voyage (Manila-Puerto District Director, B3 District Director, B4 District Director, B5 Princesa-Manila) was a great success, an unforgettable experience and considered first in the history of the UAP. For Fiscal Year 2009-2010 during my second term as National Vice President for Area B, I envisioned to have another assembly which could be considered another mile stone in the history of our professional organization.

A gathering of architects where we could have an opportunity to interact with the local government units, an activity to be participated by the local executives to serve as a venue of information dissemination regarding the full implementation of RA 9266 otherwise known as Architecture Law of 2004.

We in Area B are proud that in the history of the UAP, our area had the chance to gather and request the participation of the Congresswoman, Mayors of municipalities in the province, headed by the host Mayor, together with his Sangguniang Pambayan, the Governor together with his Sangguniang Panlalawigan to grace the events such as Opening of Exhibits, Opening Ceremonies, Wreath Laying Ceremony and the Welcome Dinner.

This assembly was highlighted by Professional Development Seminars (PDS) as mandated by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) aside from the General Assembly where issues and concerns of the Area will be discussed and resolved. As a gesture of community service in line with its theme, we were able to facilitate bring with us during the assembly, the “NBI Clearance –on-Wheels” through the courtesy of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

To appreciate the beauty of the famous Bagasbas Beach boasted by the province as the major tourist attraction, beach activities such as games, swimming, dancing, sing-a-long held. Other relaxation treatments were made available such as body massage, facial, manicure and pedicure services made available for a minimal fee in coordination with the Office of the Mayor.

Indeed it was a day of rest, recreation and fun filled day of relaxation. For sure, this activity will not be fully completed without the provincial tour to visit significant sites where the province was noted in coordination with the local non-government organization group who arranged the trip.

AREA B COUNCIL

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Around Area B

Inspite of the calamities the country experienced recently wherein it affected each and everyone directly or indirectly particularly our partners in the construction industry, we really tried our very best to push through this assembly even in a simple austere way, yet a meaningful and fruitful one. It is really difficult to organize and implement an activity in the middle of crises such as these, however, as the saying goes…“The show must go on”.

Once again, welcome to Daet, Camarines Norte!!! The land of Formosa pineapple or “pinyasan” in local dialect, the site of the first monument of Dr. Jose Rizal and the surfing haven and kite boarding destination in the Philippines!!

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Around Area C

AREA C COUNCIL Fiscal Year 2009-2010

Alan G. Choachuy District Director, C1

Jose Glenn G. De Guzman District Director, C2

District C4 Joint Induction was held last July 10, 2009 at Sarabia Manor Hotel, Iloilo City.

Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP Paul L. Conde, Jr. Ramon Francisco M. Teruel Area C Vice President

District Director, C3

District Director, C4

District Joint Turn Over and Induction Ceremonies UAP Area C, covering four districts with 19 chapters in the entire Visayas region started the new term of another administrative year with enthusiasm and passion among officers and members. For a remarkable start, all four districts turn over and induction ceremonies within the area were completed as early as July 18, 2009 with the rest of the areas still to begin and hold their inductions.

This is quite inspiring and heartwarming as your chosen leader.

The district directors along with their respective chapter presidents and officers have shown encouraging and motivating leadership to their membership. I’m very sure that with this initiative and hopefully for the remainder of the term, Area C would be a force to reckon with in as far as contributions to the overall success of the entire UAP organization in the country is concerned.

District C4 The United Architects of the Philippines Area C has held various District Inductions. UAP District C4 composed of six chapters from Panay Island, the UAP-Iloilo Chapter, Marikudo Chapter, Hamili Chapter, Capiz Chapter, Antique and Aklan Chapter was the very first district which held its turn over and induction ceremonies. It was a successful and well attended affair held at Sarabia Manor Hotel, Iloilo City last July 10, 2009.

Guest of Honor was Mayor Arcadio Gorriceta of the Municipality of Pavia, Iloilo who inspired architects by stressing good leadership and governance with his active and strong advocacy to fight graft and corruption and promoting the values and principles of honesty in the government. For the record, with the mayor’s support and the Sangguniang Bayan (lead by your VP Area C as the Vice Mayor), Municipality of Pavia and UAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2007 establishing a unity, support and cooperation in any way beneficial to each other. It was also with the mayor’s love and passion for architecture that he implemented and enforced the provisions of RA 9266 upon endorsement from the Sangguniang Bayan in the municipality as early as August 2005. The same went through with the City of Iloilo, perhaps one if not the very first city to implement RA 9266 which started in 2005 right after the law was signed by PGMA on March 17, 2005.

Some members of the media, both in print and broadcast graced the occasion as a way of advocating and disseminating the profession and the organization. A fellowship followed where some architects performed different acts of entertainment coupled with smooth red wines until early hours in the morning.

The inspiring presence of NP Arch’t. Ana Ling, who delivered the Presidential Challenge as her administration’s thrusts and programs, the ever active Immediate Past NP Arch’t.

Medeliano Roldan, Jr., whose legacy is cemented in the profession and organization for fighting

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District C2 Joint Induction was held last July 11, 2009 at the Business Inn Hotel, Bacolod City.

RA 9266 in and out of court, and yours truly, as Vice Pres. for Area C lifted the spirits of the members and swore in the new sets of officers.

Leading the cast is the hardworking incoming District Director Arch’t.

Ramon Francisco Teruel, Jr. who took over Outgoing District Director Arch’t. Julio Alabot. Newly inducted chapter presidents are; Arch’t.

Ryan Bedia of UAP-Iloilo Chapter, Arch’t. Christine Narrido of UAP Marikudo Chapter. The rest, Arch’t. Ma. Regina Falconete of UAPHamili Chapter, Arch’t. Jaybee Avelino of UAP-Capiz Chapter, Arch’t.

Harold Aurelio Tating of UAP-Antique Chapter and Arch’t. Desposorio Maagma, Jr. of UAP-Aklan Chapter were second termers and were retained as their chapter presidents. DD Teruel and the C4 District Council has indeed done a good job, well organized and planned, worked and made the inductions very successful. 25 new architects and UAP members were also inducted.

District C2 The next day July 11, 2009, UAP District C2 composed of two chapters, the UAP-Bacolod Chapter and UAP-Negrense Chapter held inductions at the Business Inn Hotel, Bacolod City. It was a well organized induction ceremony under the leadership of Incoming District Director Arch’t. Glenn De Guzman and Outgoing National Vice Pres. for Area C Arch’t. Butch Alisbo who led UAP Bacolod Chapter in elevation to the Hall of Fame as an Outstanding Chapter.

Guest of Honor and Speaker was the youthful Deputy Presidential Spokesman Undersecretary Anthony Golez, a Bacolodnon whose anecdotes speech reflecting the mode of society has inspired as well as his challenge to Bacolod architects on the design of low cost health centers to address its growing needs and necessity in the country.

Always in her jolly mood, NP Arch’t. Ana Ling, tireless Immediate Past NP Arch’t. Boy Roldan, Jr., and VP Area C who travelled that day from Iloilo City charged and swore the new sets of officers.

Determined and dedicated Incoming District Director Arch’t. Glenn De Guzman took over Outgoing District Director Arch’t. Moises Abellera.

Young and active Arch’t. Jude Patrick Tipon is new UAP-Bacolod Chapter president and Arch’t. Jose Generoso Mascardo of UAPNegrense whose outline of a year long program was very impressive, was retained as president.

It was an enjoyable night with a band entertainer participated by some architects singing, drinking and dancing. Indeed, it was a successful and a memorable affair in the City of Smiles.

District C3 After a week, UAP District C3 composed of five chapters from the historic Leyte and scenic Samar Islands also held their inductions.

It was a successful and well attended affair held at the elegant Governor’s Hall, Leyte Capitol Building, Tacloban City last July 17,

Around Area C

Cebu City Council Conducts Hearing on Ordinance for R.A. 9266 Implementation District C3 Joint Induction was held last July 17, t 2009 at Governor’s Hall, Leyte Capitol Building, Tacloban City.

District C1 Joint Induction was held last August 2009 at July 18, 2009 at City Sports Club Cebu, Ayala Business Park, Cebu City.

2009. Guest of Honor was Vice Governor Ma. Mimietta S. Bagulaya of the Province of Leyte, who said she is confident and optimistic that RA 9266 will be endorsed by the Provincial Board thru her leadership to Gov. Carlos Jericho Icot Petilla, who accommodated the UAP affair in the classic Governor’s Hall.

For the record also, architects in the City of Tacloban has reason to be proud of, and it’s good to know that the city has already implemented the provisions of RA 9266. Thanks to the efforts of no less than Arch’t. Danilo Fuentebella, past Area C Vice President and now City Architect and Building Official of the City who made a tremendous effort in bringing glory and pride to the profession to the island.

Coming all the way from Manila, officers of the UAP National Board led by NP Arch’t. Ana Ling, Immediate Past NP Arch’t. Medeliano Roldan, Jr., your VP for Area C and Secretary General Arch’t. Gil Evasco charged and swore the new sets of officers. With his members and support intact, active District Director Arch’t. Paul Conde retained his position. Newly inducted chapter presidents are; Arch’t. Kendel Esperas of UAP-Metro-Tacloban Chapter, Arch’t. Miguel Egargo of UAP-Samar Sinirangan Chapter, Arch’t. Amor Ortega Palaginog of UAP-Leyte Chapter, Arch’t. Lemuel Luxie Gumba of UAP-San Juanico Chapter and Arch’t. Paulita Maribeth Ebcas of UAP-Leyte West Chapter. New members were also inducted.

District C1

The next day July 18, 2009, after C3 inductions in Tacloban City, same members of the national board took the only Cebu Pacific flight to the beautiful and progressive City of Cebu in the afternoon for C1 Turn over Ceremonies and Inductions which was held at Sinulog Ballrooms 3 & 4, City Sports Club Cebu, Ayala Business Park, Cebu City. C1 is composed of 6 chapters from the Islands of Cebu and Bohol, including Dumaguete City and has the most number of members from among the Area C districts.

The Pride of Cebu, Arch’t. Richeto Alcordo fuap, past and only UAP National President coming from the Island was the Guest Speaker. His humble speech stressing experience and success in the profession provided fellow C1 architects inspiration and motivation.

Same officers of the UAP National Board coming from C3 inductions led by energetic NP Arch’t. Ana Ling, hardworking Immediate Past NP Arch’t. Medeliano Roldan, Jr., your VP for Area C and dedicated Secretary General Arch’t. Gil Evasco charged and swore the new sets of officers. With his outstanding leadership and gaining the untiring support of his colleagues, Most Outstanding Area C District Director in 2008-2009, Arch’t. Alan Choachuy was retained and is still C1 District Director. Newly inducted chapter presidents are; Arch’t. Antonio Decatoria of UAP-Cebu Chapter, Arch’t. Roldan

Cebuano architects attended a Cebu City Council hearing on a proposed ordinance to implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 9266, otherwise known as “The Architecture Act of 2004” last September 16, 2009 at the Doña Eva Macapagal Session Hall of Cebu City Hall.

Councilor Nestor Archival authored the ordinance because R.A. 9266 “provides that only registered and licensed architects (RLA’s) must prepare, sign and dry seal architectural plans, drawings and other related documents”. The ordinance was crafted to compliment R.A. 9266, which is already a law.

The civil engineers, through their representative Engr.

Apollo Enriquez, who is the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering Chairperson, also presented their side on their opposition to the said measure. He stressed that there are overlaps in the functions of the two professions in R.A. 9266 and RA 544 or the Civil Engineering Law. Enriquez underscored that their practice involves the preparation, signing and dry sealing “building plans” as mentioned in RA 544 to which the architects retorted that “building plans” consists of architectural, structural/civil, electrical, plumbing and mechanical drawings.

Immediate past national president of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr. and member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) Angeline Chua-Chiaco flew in from Manila to join the local architects. Ar. Roldan, together with UAP Task Force R.A. 9266 Deputy Director for Visayas Jose Mari Cañizares and USC-CAFA Dean Omar Maxwell Espina, spoke on behalf of the architects.

Moreover, the architects pointed out that RA 9266 aims to clearly delineate the functions of the architects from other professions in the building industry without depriving these professions, which include civil engineers, their practice.

Cañizares pointed out that when before architects could sign structural plans “up to four storeys”, with R.A. 9266, they can no longer sign these plans and leave this work to the civil and structural engineers.

After both sides presented their thoughts, Councilor Archival said that he would call the leaders from both groups for another meeting and Presiding Officer Hilario Davide III called for the position papers to aid the council on their decision on the said ordinance. by Archt. Karl A.E.F. Cabilao, uap Paolo Alberto of UAP-Rajah Humabon Chapter, Arch’t. Christopher Henry Dy of UAP-Datu Lapu Lapu Chapter, Arch’t. Karl Aries Emerson Cabilao of UAP-Sugbu Chapter, Arch’t. Ariel Angalot of UAP-Bohol Chapter and Arch’t. Alexander Udjaji of UAP-Dumaguete Chapter. A total of 76 new architects and UAP members, the most in Area C districts, were also inducted.

Perhaps the most well attended induction among the districts, C1 has shown cohesiveness and proven unity. The valuable presence and unceasing support of the illustrious and respected members of the College of Fellows provided inspiration especially to the young professionals aspiring to attain and achieve the status in the practice of profession.

With these overall success, contributed by each districts and supported by the chapters, I, as your VP for Area C, have no doubt we will continue to succeed and live up to any challenge.

We shall support each other and work hand in hand, and together, prove once and for all, that “Architecture is a unique profession, and UAP is PRC’s best organization of professionals”.

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Around Area D

AREA D COUNCIL Fiscal Year 2009-2010

JEMMA SAROL-SEMAĂ‘A Vice President for Area D

William C. Yong District Director, D1

Jose Luisito C. Millevo District Director, D2

Richard J. Tan

District Director, D3

Trinidad G. Saligumba District Director, D4

District D1 Chapter Induction

Mt. Apo Chapter Induction with Davao City Vice Mayor Zara Duterte held at Marco Polo Hotel,Davao City, July 24, 2009

Davao Chapter Induction held at Regency Inn, Cotabato Chapter Induction held at Grand Rio Hotel, Davao City, July 26, 2009 Cotabato City, July 29, 2009

Kadayawan-Dabaw Chapter Induction held at Insular Waterfront Hotel,Davao City, July 25, 2009 Socsksargen Chapter Induction held at Apo View Hotel, Davao City, July 26, 2009 (lunch time)

District D2 Chapter Induction

Chavacano Chapter Induction held at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City, Sept. 16, 2009

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Zamboanga Chapter Induction held at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City, Sept. 12, 2009

Around Area D District D3 Chapter Induction

District D4 Chapter Induction

Surigao Chapter Induction held at Gateway Hotel, Surigao City, August 8, 2009 (lunch)

Pagadian Chapter Induction held at Jepoys Grill, Pagadian City, August 5, 2009

Butuan Chapter Induction held at Almont Island Resort, Butuan City, August 8, 2009

Iligan Chapter Induction with Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz held at Mongolian Restaurant, Iligan City, August 2, 2009

CDO & Gold CDO Joint Chapter Induction held at Pryce Plaza Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, July 31, 2009

Dipolog Chapter Induction held at Dipolog City, September 13, 2009

U A P C e l e b r a t e s 1 st C o n f e r e n c e o f M i n d a n a o A r c h i t e c t s

DD4 Trinidad Saligumba,NP Ana Ling, NVPD Jemma Sarol-Semaña, DD3 Richard J. Tan & DD1 Willam C. Yong

Davao Chapter Pres. Kiko Hidalgo,NVPD Jemma Semaña,NP Ana Ling CIA Pamela Amador & CDO Past Pres. Ma. Linda Escaba

The first United Architects of the Philippines Mindanao Area Conference was successfully celebrated with 228 attendees coming from dif­ferent Mindanao provinces at Pearl Farm Beach Resort IGACOS last October 23, 2009. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was headed by UAP NP Ana Mangalino-Ling, National Executive Vice President Michael Ang, Past NP Medeliano Roldan Jr. and Area-D VP Jemma Sarol-Semana to officially open the exhibit of the major and minor sponsors.

As the celebration moved about, the national officers as well as the Chapter Presidents per­formed a processional march to be recognized. The first in line was Chapter President of UAP Davao Arch. Francis Hidalgo, followed by Mt Apo President Celina de Castro; UAP Cotabato President Christie Manara; UAP Socksargen President Elwyn Banares; UAP Kadayawan Pres­ident Isabelita Israel; UAP Surigao UAP Chavaca­no President Raoul Quijano, UAP Zamboanga President Ludovico Obsequio Jr., UAP CDO President Zaldo Elizaga, UAP Butuan President Leonardo Buyan, UAP GOLD CDO President Ronald Cainhog, UAP Surigao President Clesie Figuron, UAP Iligan President Anacleto Tamoso, UAP Dipolog President Aaron Hamak, UAP Oza­mis President Alfredo Luy, UAP Pagadian Presi­dent Leo Cirunay, and UAP Davao Alpha Presi­dent Richard Tan. After which were the District Directors and National Officers namely; District Director Area D4 Trinidad Saligumba, DD Area D3 Richard Tansident, DD Area D2 Jose Millevo, DD Area D1 William Yong, NEVP Michael Ang Area D VP Jemma Sarol Semana, Sec. Gen. Gil Evasco, Past NP Medeliano Roldan and last and most importantly our very own NP Ana Man­galino Ling.

Following the processional march was the National Report for the first quarter of the President which started off with its theme of Advancing towards a MERITOROUS Legacy.

The president enumerated the various projects and programs accomplished progressively in her term namely; the publication of UAP Catalogue of Design and Construction Materials and Ser­vices; and the completion of the UAP Teatro Arkitekto and ACARE 2009. In addition, the president also reiterated that UAP offers a con­stellation of commitments and united efforts to help our community especially those affected areas. In fact during the last Ondoy tragedy the UAP worked hand in hand with ABS-CBN in bringing in the project “Kapamilya Shower Na” to the victims of Ondoy.

After the inspiring speech of the NP all the delegates and guests feasted to the Dabawenyo festival with a sumptuous buffet lunch which was megasponsored by Davies.

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News 9TH Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education Held

With the theme “Uplifting Communities through Architectural Research”, the United Architects of the Philippines through its Commission on Education in coordination with the Council of Architectural Researchers and Educators (ARCHCARE) and University of San Carlos College of Architecture and Fine Arts held the 9th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education (ACARE 9) last October 16-17, 2009 at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City.

The ACARE is the initiative of the UAP which aims to develop a Filipino knowledge base in architectural education and the consequent viability assessment of the establishment of the ARCHCARE. This was started in year 2000 with the holding of four Roundtable Discussions focusing on different fields of study in the Architecture Curriculum. These activities fostered closer interaction and partnership among the architectural schools.

This year’s ACARE aims to promote the practice of sustainable development in communities, strengthen the relationship between the architect and local community stakeholders and enhance existing professional practices with the use of research and development tools through academic infusion.

National Student Design Competition for the DESIGN OF A HOSPITAL SAFE FROM DISASTERS Since recent typhoons, floods and other disasters in the country are causing major structural damages and functional disruption to many health facilities in affected areas, it is imperative for the government to promote safe hospitals as part of its commitment to the World Disaster Campaign 2008-2009 and the Hyogo Framework for Action that aims to build disaster resilient communities and nations by the year 2015.

Relative to this, the Department of Health, through the Health Emergency Management Staff and the National Center for Health Facility Development, with support from the World Health Organization, recently held a National Student Design Competition for the DESIGN OF A HOSPITAL SAFE FROM DISASTERS in conjunction with the 5th International Convention on Health Emergency Management (ICHEM) in Manila.

The purpose of the said design competition is to encourage students enrolled in architecture to raise their awareness of the effects of disasters, to express their knowledge of disaster resilience, and to enhance their capacity in the design of buildings where structural and functional safety considerations are of primary importance. The competition is open to third year architecture students from all over the Philippines.

Judged by a panel of architects, engineers and emergency management experts, the design entries were displayed at the ICHEM and the winning entries were subsequently displayed at the UAP National Headquarters in conjunction with the celebration of the 36th Nationwide Architecture Week.

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Photo 1: DOH Secretary Duque and UAP National President Ana Ling together with the winners of the design competition; Photo 2: UAP NP Ana Ling, Past UAP NP Prosperidad C. Luis and DOH Director Ma. Rebecca M. Peñafiel together with the 1st Placer from the University of Santo Tomas; Photo 3: Winning entries displayed at UAP National Headquarters.

International News

UAP attends Arcasia Forum 15 in Mongolia

Architect Ana S. Mangalino-Ling led the Philippine delegation in the recently-concluded 30th ARCASIA Council Meeting and the 15th Forum of ARCASIA which were hosted by The Union of Mongolian Architects (UMA) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 17 – 23 August 2009.

With the UAP National President were Architects Yolanda David-Reyes, UAP Past President and current Advisor of ARCASIA; Edric Marco C. Florentino, UAP Past President and current Convener for the ARCASIA Committee on Professional Practice; Michael T. Ang, National Executive Vice President and Gloria B. Teodoro, Executive Director for the UAP Commission on Education.

Prior to the Council Meeting and Forum, several parallel Committee meetings and Fellowship meeting was held on 17th August: the Arcasia Committee on Professional Practice Meeting which was chaired by Convener Edric Marco C. Florentino; Sustainable Design Committee Meeting which was attended by NEVP Michael T. Ang and the ARCASIA Committee for Architectural Education Meeting which was attended by ED Gloria B. Teodoro.

On the same day, the ARCASIA office bearers had their pre-Council meeting while the UIA Region IV also held a short meeting among the UIA Region IV Officials who were present.

The ARCASIA Fellowship comprises of delegates who have attended as official delegates to the ARCASIA Council meetings. It is meant to be a think-tank in offering suggestions or ideas for the Council to deliberate and consider. Their suggestions were presented to the Council during the second day of the Council meeting.

The 30th ARCASIA Council meeting was held on 18th and 19th August presided by the chairman Mubasshar Hussein of the Institute of Architect Bangladesh. The meeting was attended by all 17 member countries - one of the few occasions with full attendance. The President of UIA Louise Cox gave short opening remarks emphasizing the importance of ARCASIA to UIA. Louise Cox is no stranger to ARCASIA as she has been attending many ARCASIA meetings even before she became the UIA President. She also spoke on the importance of architecture education, conservation and sustainable development.

At the Council meeting, each member country reported on the state of Architecture of the respective country on the previous year. UAP, through its National President Ana S. Mangalino Ling reported on the status of the Architecture profession in the Philippines. She extended an invitation to all ARCASIA members to attend the 36th UAP National Convention and CONEX 2010 which will be held in Pasay City, Philippines from April 22-25, 2010 and the forthcoming APEC Architect Central Council Meeting which will be held in Manila on October 10, 2010.

Meanwhile, a book on the history of ARCASIA was presented

by Architect Reyes as part of her project as then chairperson was presented to ARCASIA through Chairman Hussein.. Measuring 34cm x 27cm x 2cm, ARCASIA History Book chronicles the history and events of ARCASIA over the last 39 years since its inception in 1970.

For the first time in the ARCASIA history, the two day ARCASIA Forum 15 with the theme “City and Politics” was officially opened by the President of the host nation, the President of Mongolia, Mr Ts Elbegdorj in the Government Palace in the centre of the City of Ulaanbaatar. President of JIA, Yutaka Izue gave the keynote speech entitled “The Japanese Architecture Stems back to the Japanese Spirit”’ followed by speakers from Hong Kong, China, Mongolia, Japan and Bangladesh over the two-day Forum.

At the end of the Forum, there was the traditional Friendship Night where each member country performed a dance, song or sketch to celebrate the spirit and friendship of ARCASIA. Considered as one of the key features of ARCASIA, the recently-concluded Arcasia Forum served as a platform for the ongoing discussion of current architectural ideas pertinent to the region and attended by more than 1,000 architects in Asia including the It may be noted that the Arcasia Forum is a gathering of prominent architects and thinkers intended to serve as an Asian ‘catapult of

minds’ on matters concerning architecture and environment in the Asian context.

ARCASIA is a council consisting of the Presidents of National Institutes of Architects in the Asian region that are members of the organization and serves as an extension for each Member Institute’s regional programme and relations.

Arcasia member countries include: Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Sports News

The proud owner of a brand new car, Ar. Julian Confessor

A Wet Game of Golf Last 9 September 2009 the 8th And the winner is...

UAP Golf Cup was held at the Sun Valley Golf Club, in Inarawan, Antipolo City. Participants gathered at the Golf Clubhouse as early as 6:00 am.

And the winners are...

Tournament Tee Off Ceremony

The tournament had 196 registered participants.

Despite the inclement weather, the participants wenton with the tournament until the weather became unbearable. The tournament had to be ended midway.

The affair continued with a raffle, and a fellowship held at the Clubhouse. There were a number of valuable prizes that were raffled off. Among them was a brand new Suzuki DLX Alto as the grand prize which was bagged

by Ar. Julian Confessor from Marikina Valley Chapter.

Truly, it was a whole day of fun and pleasure.

Team Orange rules inaugural UAP District C1 Sportsfest CEBU, Philippines – Team Orange chalked up a total of 255 points to snatch the overall championship in the 1st United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) District C1 Sportsfest held recently at the City Sports Club-Cebu.

The Orange squad got 40 points for ruling the 9-ball billiards courtesy of Erwin S. Lirazan of Sun.Star Superbalita and another 30 for winning the 3-point shootout courtesy of Jonas Panerio of Cebu Daily News.

Panerio and Dominic “Klein” Baladya added 35 more points for dominating the 2-ball contest. Elmer “M-J” Laguna tossed in 30 points topping the free-throw shooting competition that saw Criz Matunog of Blue and Alan “Big Al” G. Choachuy of Green finishing second and third, respectively.

The Orange squad also got 30 points from Waldo Figuracion and Dennis “Dakak” Mayo in badminton Class D, 30 from Bonaventure Bering and Kristen Marie Sesante in badminton Class F, 20 from Roy Joseph “Dama” Damole and Jeffrey Solis in bowling and 20 from Baladya, Panerio, Arvin “Branzy” Branzuela, and Jasper Larida for placing third in 3-on-3 basketball.

Team Green bagged the second place honors with 180 points followed by Yellow with 160 points, edging out fourth placer Blue by just five points.

Team Green amassed 120 points for lording it over in bowling as well as in Class E and F of badminton event. The Green bowlers include Antonio “John” Sulay, Eldred Caesar “Dred” Tan, and Winson Co.

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Those who bagged gold medals in badminton for Green were Michael “Mike” Ayuyao and Karl “Yaya” Cabilao in Class E. The rest who contributed points were silver medalists Lito Tecson of CDN and Stanley Ong and bronze medalist Clive Aaron “Clive” Guianzon in Class F. Team Yellow, on the other hand, raked in 40 points for bagging the title in the 3-on-3 basketball, thanks to the efforts of Mark “The Love Machine” Capili, Erickson “The Aerial Submarine” Perez, Eugene “Gen” Sabanal and Philip Khan “Lik-Lik” Lim. Ryan “Nhyr” de Gracia and Lawrence “Lord” Young deposited 50 more points for Yellow for placing second and third, respectively, in 9-ball billiards. In bowling, they got 30 points for winding up second behind the triumvirate of Rick C. Gabuya of CDN, Joevel Estimar, and Richard Abella.

Team Blue, meanwhile, lifted only one championship trophy through Patrick “Kicks” Desamparado and Emmanuel “Louei” Cuizon, who reigned supreme in badminton Class D. Matunog, Manny Villaruel of The Freeman, Vincent “Binsyo” Sesbreño, and Carlo Rejuso donated 30 points for a silver finish in 3-on-3 basketball.

The inaugural UAP District C1 Sportsfest ended up with streamrolling success. The organizing committee was led by UAP District C1 director Alan “Big Al” G. Choachuy and tournament chairman Antonio “Jay-R” Decatoria, Jr.

Community News

UAP DEVELOPS PROGRAMS FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

With the recent onslaught of tropical storms Ondoy and Pepeng which have claimed more than 300 lives in Metro Manila, other nearby provinces, displaced thousands of families and destroyed millions of pesos of infrastructure and agricultural products, the UAP under the initiative of the Office of the National President develops several programs which aims to provide and support effective planning, disaster management, and education services to enable the community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a major disaster and to adopt the implementation of the response system as a proactive investment to ensure that the organization, its members, and their communities, are prepared to survive disasters and are properly positioned to response to disasters.

Architectural experience has proven that the unique skills of the architect can be applied broadly and visibly in lending assistance in assessing damage, arranging temporary relief, and in rebuilding and reshaping communities. In the aftermath, architects immediately contemplate how best to participate in the rebuilding and reconstruction.

(From top to bottom photos): Photo 1 and 2: UAP through its Cavite Chapter offered its professional services in designing a mobile shower project conceptualized by renowned broadcaster Ted Failon called “Kapamilya, Shower Na” project, which treated the evacuees to a 10 minute shower each, complete with free towel, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant aboard a container van with makeshift shower cubicles. Photo 3: UAP led by NP Ana S. Mangalino Ling together with IPP Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., and UAP Camanava Hilaga Chapter President Jojit Ubina were invited to serve as resource persons of DZMM’s Todo-Todo Walang Preno, hosted by Winnie Cordero and Ariel Ureta on issues pertaining to disaster preparedness program; Photo 4: With the initiative of UAP Camanava Hilaga Chapter President Jojit Ubina, the UAP presented to the City Government of Quezon a raft made from PVC pipes.

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Green Architecture

Lady Solon spearheads House passage of “Green Building Act” These days when urbanization seems to have a mind of its own, it is vital to put a leash on haphazard development and redefine the meaning of progress by building responsibly, with one eye set on the future. Since our natural resources do run out, we must believe that there is something we can do to restore it. With this in mind, a lady solon from the Fourth District of the Province of Pampanga filed a bill requiring all government buildings to be set, designed, constructed, operated, maintained and retrofitted using environmentally responsible materials, sustainable architecture techniques and other green building practices for the purpose of reducing the building impacts on environment and human health.

Entitled “An Act Establishing a Green Building Standard for Planning, Design, Construction, Operation or Maintenance Practices, Renovation, Expansion and Retrofitting of Government Building Projects in the Country”, House Bill No. 6397 aims to establish high-performance building standard, for the planning, design, construction, operation or maintenance practices, renovation and expansion of building projects and the retrofitting of existing government buildings which will mitigate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of built structures.

Deputy Majority Leader Representative Anna York P. Bondoc said that “The green building policy is our tool to address environmental degradation and the broad array of environmental challenges and ultimately to save the sole habitat of human being”.

The bill proposes to institutionalize a Green Building National Board to be composed of the following members: (1) the Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary or his representative who shall be its ex officio-Chairman; (2) the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary or his representative; (3) the Department of Energy Secretary or his representative; (4) the Department of Health Secretary or his representative; and (5) four (4) representatives from the academe and private sectors having expertise in building construction, development, engineering, natural resources conservation, energy conservation, green building practices, environmental protection, environmental law, or other similar green building expertise. The Board shall among others be empowered to establish the Green Building Management Standard to be followed in the planning, design, construction, operation or maintenance practices, renovation and expansion of government owned buildings and in the retrofitting of existing government buildings.

According to Representative Bondoc, “to raise awareness on the importance and benefits of green building standards, the bill requires that the month of March in each and every year throughout the Philippines shall be known as Green Building Month.” To serve as a model, Representative Bondoc filed a resolution urging the House of Representatives to become the first green government building in the Philippines and was adopted as House Resolution No. HR00614 last December 16, 2009.

Co-sponsored by Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro, the bill is currently pending with the Committee o n P u b l i c Wo r k s a n d H i g h w a y s . ( M a . E l e n a C . C a y a n a n , f u a p ; M e m b e r, U A P - G A M )

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PGMA SIGNS CLIMATE CHANGE LAW

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently signed an act that institutionalizes response to climate change.

The Philippine Climate Change Act of 2009 or Republic Act No. 9729 makes it a government policy to formulate and establish a strategy and program to deal with the effects of typhoons and other weather disturbances, which have increased in frequency and intensity as a result of changes in the climatic pattern.

The new law calls for the establishment of a National Framework Strategy and Program on Climate Change, which will focus on mitigation and adaptation – the two instruments to battle climate change – from the highest levels of government down to the barangay.

Under the law, an autonomous policy-making body, known as Climate Change Commission, to be headed by the president, will set up, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate action plans for the express purpose of preparing the country against heavy rainfall that bring floods and landslides, as well as strong winds, as a result of typhoons.

The law also calls for the creation of a roadmap to reduce risk of disasters on one hand and keep local carbon emissions within manageable levels on the other.

Called Disaster Risk Reduction or DRR, this program includes emergency preparedness and rescue and relief operations.

The Climate Change Commission will have as members the presidents of the League of Provinces, League of Cities, League of Municipalities, and the Liga ng mga Barangay, to mark the crucial involvement of local communities in addressing climate change.

Immediately after the signing, the president ordered Secretary Heherson Alvarez, presidential adviser on Global Warming and Climate Change, to ask developed nations to reduce global carbon emissions under the Kyoto Protocol, which is scheduled for a renegotiation after it expires in 2012.

Sen. Loren Legarda, the law’s principal author, said the signing is very timely in the aftermath of destructive typhoons “Ondoy” and “Pepeng.” She added that as vice chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget she will work for the allocation of resources for the immediate implementation of the law.

“This pioneering landmark bill is the first in ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) and probably in Asia,” Legarda said.

Apart from Alvarez and Legarda, the historic signing was witnessed by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose Atienza, and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile.

Also present were members of the House of Representatives, local government executives, the diplomatic corps, environmental organizations, and the religious and business sectors. UAP Green Architecture Movement was represented by its Chairman, Amado P. de Jesus, Jr., fuap. (Mohammad Sarfraz Uttoh, uap; Member, UAP-GAM)

Green Architecture

DESIGNING GREEN BUILDINGS What we Architects should know…

What is going on There is global awareness now on the effects of climate change which, scientists are claiming, to have been brought about by global warming. The phenomenon of global warming is, “very likely”, caused by man through greenhouse house gas (GHG) emissions. Based on United States studies (with regard to their building sector experience, in which the Philippine experience may also be the same), at least 70% of the greenhouse-gas emissions are caused by nonrenewable power generation plants serving the power needs of commercial buildings. This is more than those caused by the industrial and transportation sectors.

One of the biggest factors in the energy needs of a building is the operation of HVAC systems. Depending on the air-conditioning and ventilation demands, these mechanical equipment and systems consume about 50-60% of the energy needs of commercial buildings.

Secondary are the lighting systems. Depending on the fenestration used, amount of artificial lighting needed and the scheme and mode of operation, lighting systems substantially consume about 20-30% of the energy needs of commercial buildings. The rest of the share in the consumption of energy goes to supporting aesthetics, mechanical support and maintenance utilities. Both the HVAC and lighting systems affect the health and comfort of the building occupants. But they are also dependent on the client’s requirements, and the building envelope design.

What we have been doing Too often, the design approach for buildings is one of “independencies”: the architect plans the layout, designs and specifies the form of the building including the building envelope (the roof, walls, floors, foundations and fenestrations). As described in the ASHRAE Greenguide, other factors that have impact on the building design are: site location, site orientation, building form and geometry, arrangement/grouping of spaces, climatic impacts and interdependencies. The finished architectural design is, then coordinated with the different trade design consultants, among which is the HVAC engineer, who then designs the air-conditioning and ventilation systems of the structures.

approach presently prevailing is one of independence from inputs of the trade engineers: the engineering consultant must follow and design around the given building design layout, elevations and forms, and materials specified by the architect.

While the architect exercises his or her artistic, scientific knowledge and experience in designing the form and envelope of the building, in many cases it may not be energyefficient. , as the awareness on global warming has only been felt in the last few years, and new design approaches and standards have only been recently developed.

Presently, what is encouraged is an integrated design approach wherein all the goals, objectives and design concepts are discussed and coordinated by all personalities concerned, including the building owner, architectural and engineering designers, contractors, suppliers, commissioning authorities and local government agencies.

Examples of this would be the application of heat recovery, wherein heat exhaust from major mechanical equipment (from generators or chiller plants) can be harvested and used for, say domestic hot-water supply.

Another is the use of “green roofs” or “landscaped roofs” wherein roof structures are be-decked or finished with vegetation. Benefits realized from this scheme are many: roof insulation is tremendously improved and lessens heat gain inside the structure (therefore, cooling needed is reduced); surface run-off of water is slowed and minimized (therefore required energy to mechanically continued on next page

The design approach is like a “ladder-type system” wherein the trade engineering designs are dependent of the architectural design. The architectural design

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Green Architecture drain and pump-out water is reduced); water is collected from this kind of roof and stored to be used for irrigation and flushing of toilets (therefore lessen dependence on the local water utility company); and, help maintain the eco-system where flora and fauna can possibly thrive. Even a simple finishing specification can help earn double or multiple benefits like the use of white or light-colored paint finish on the interiors will help reflect and maintain natural lighting and cooling inside (and, therefore lessen dependence on artificial lighting and mechanical cooling).

What are Green Buildings?

A solution to reduce the GHG emissions is to produce green buildings. Green buildings are high-performance buildings, efficient in electric consumption, demand lesser energy and thus make power plants produce less GHG. This, therefore minimizes the negative physical impact on the environment and thus making green buildings products of sustainable development.

A green building is only as good as its building envelope. A well-designed building envelope, partnered with efficient and effective Heating, Ventilation and AirConditioning (HVAC), daylighting and controlled lighting systems will help support green building. HVAC and lighting systems are the two (2) major utility support elements of a building and consumes majority of the energy required.

The architect, has to be equipped with the knowledge on how to efficiently design the building envelope because in doing so helps reduce the effects of solar and heat gain within the building. Solar and heat gains, thermal bridging, indoor air quality (IAQ), moisture control: these are terms and facts that affect the performance of the building, health and welfare of its occupants.

The entry of humid air inside, or the entry of moisture through gaps to the inside may help develop mold, mildew and spores within the building and thus develop a “sick building” syndrome. Moisture may also develop on the surfaces of the roof, wall and floor substrates if there is not enough insulation placed between unconditioned and conditioned spaces. Also, the possible entry of pollutants, pollen or certain particulates into conditioned spaces. These will affect indoor air quality (IAQ) of the

conditioned space and may contribute to health problems.

It is now a fact that 90% of the people spend more time indoors, in houses and office spaces and that there could be 2 to 5 times more pollutants produced inside as compared to the outside.

Conditioned and unconditioned spaces are also terms of green building. Though they may concern HVAC engineers more, their spatial arrangement within the building space and relationship with the building envelope will greatly concern the architect. The thermal performance of a building will be dictated on how these two (2) types of space are inter-related within each other and how externally, and internally, their envelopes are designed and specified.

Daylighting: even this aspect is important as the challenge is how to harness natural lighting into the building in order to reduce dependence on artificial lighting and promote a healthful indoor environment, while minimizing heat gain through the fenestrations. The use of overhangs, shading devices, the path of the sun, and knowing the maximum U-values, minimum R-values, minimum SHGCs (solar heat gain coefficient) and visual transmittance (VT) will definitely help the architect in designing the building form.

Interior spaces, furniture systems, also will have to be arranged in a way as to maximize the entry of natural light within the room. Finishing also plays an important role.

The color and texture of materials determine how much light is reflected and distributed.

Other considerations in pursuit of green building concern building materials and their impact on the environment during the process of manufacture (how much energy spent and GHG released), transport (the fuel spent and GHG released) and the inherent life cycle benefits.

Another is the selection and development of sites wherein “green” considerations are minimizing the footprint impact of a structure on the “untouched” environment, reducing “heat islands”, minimizing dependence on utility companies for water, sanitary, storm drainage and electrical needs.

Transportation system, schemes are also a big factor in site selection as pedestrianization and vehicles with zerocarbon emissions are encouraged.

What is next?

Basically, this article is about the importance of sustainable development.

Sustainable development is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future continued on next page

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Green Architecture generations to meet their own needs.

It links environmental protection, economic growth, and social goals by providing opportunities to create value and improve quality of life.

Sustainable design applies the principles of sustainable development to produce places and products that reduce the use of non-renewable resources, minimize environmental impacts, restore native eco-systems and connect people with the natural environment.

Sustainable community is the byword now and, what is needed. Green building is the product of sustainable design and this is what we architects should aim for in the pursuit of present and future shelter needs.

Our profession has started appreciating facts about global warming and climate change and the causes behind it. We should also know about technologies, trends, materials, systems and tools that will help mitigate or lessen direct and indirect impacts on the environment.

Let us start looking into this and be open to this possibility of parallel collaboration with other professionals and consultants because, they too, have much knowledge and expertise to contribute and in the process, we can also learn from them. Let us also help develop new standards and rating systems where we can refer to for our design and building guidance.

Ideally, it is our profession that should lead this effort as we are the ones with the “broad sense of things”.

Eventually, the architect should be able to help lead in knowing, in conceptualizing and in practicing green building design. It is true that many clients approach the architect first in the implementation of their building needs. So, let us not relent in pursuing additional knowledge.

(Emelito C. Punsalan, uap; Member, UAP-GAM) References: LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation Version 2.2- USGBC ASHRAE Greenguide (The Design,Construction and Operation of Sustainable Buildings.

ASHRAE STANDARD Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-rise Residential Buildings (ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2008) CERTAINTEED Seminars on the Principles of Sustainable Homes and Commercial Buildings Va r i o u s A I A a n d U S G B C d o c u m e n t s o n Sustainable Development

THE UAP GREEN ARCHITECTURE MOVEMENT

The UAP recognizes the urgency of global moves to mitigate climate change; it feels the problem creeping in and takes upon it the responsibility of every person, towards saving the environment. This problem specifically concerns the architect, whose work entails development and use of the earth’s face and its natural resources. Focus is therefore placed on the UAP – Green Architecture Movement (GAM), under the Office of the UAP National President.

This administrative year’s thrust, as embodied in its theme: “The Greening of the UAP”, rekindles the move to disseminate information on principles of sustainable or “green” architecture to all members, and eventually create or lay the groundwork for setting benchmarks of materials to meet the “green standards” status. It aims to bring GAM to the general membership through the leaders close to them – the Chapter Presidents, District Directors and other leaders who have committed themselves to the GAM Advocacy. We are privileged to name them, and welcome all members who would want to join and take on this environment – friendly challenge: Amado P. de Jesus, Jr. (Maharlika Chapter), Chairman, Green Architecture Movement Members: Allan B. Acielo (Camanava – Hilaga Chapter), Raul G. Almendral (President, Nova Central Chapter), Lemuel Jim P. Alvaro (Greenbelt Chapter), Pamela N. Amador, Dir. Commission on Internal Affairs (Quezon City Chapter), Ma. Nelia C. Ambrosio (pres., Elliptical Chapter), Leonardo M. Antonio, Dist. Dir. A-4, (Camanava - Hilaga Chapter), Alpha Azarcon, (pres., MAGS Chapter), Ricardo D. Balagtas (pres., La Solidaridad Chapter), Maria Elena C. Cayanan, Past Chancellor, COF; Chair, Nat’l Committee on Awards (past pres., Greenhills Chapter), Oscar N. de la Cruz (past Pres., Quezon City Chapter), Toribio E. Estaras (IPP, San Juan - Mandaluyong Chapter), Eugene C. Ferraris (pres., Rizal Taytay Chapter), Maundelito S. Florendo (Archizonian Chapter), Lowie A. Gan (Nova Central Chapter), Roy G. Gelvezon (pres., Maharlika Chapter), Amethyst Gonzales (Quezon City Chapter), Miguel C. Guerrero, past National Exec Dir. (Greenbelt Chapter), Guillermo H. Hisancha, Vice Pres. Area C (Iloilo Chapter), Delano M. Marzo, (pres., Ft. Bonifacio Chapter), Reynaldo Mendoza, Jr. (pres., Rizal – Kalayaan Chapter), Ludel M. Mercene, (pres., Maynilad Chapter), Robert Mirafuente (Ft. Bonifacio Chapter), Past NEVP Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap (New Manila Chapter), Reynaldo Mendoza, Jr. (pres., San Juan Mandaluyong Chapter), Edison Ching Padilla (pres., Greenhills Chapter), Emelito C. Punsalan (past VP pres. Makati Chapter), Ma. Benita O. Regala, (past pres., Elliptical Chapter), Roanna D. Reyes, (Rizal - Kalayaan Chapter), Patrick N. Rodriguez (pres., Corinthian Chapter), Tristan F. Santiago, (Nova Central Chapter), Florencio T. Sebastian, (pres., Diliman Chapter), Amado E. Tandoc, Jr., National Treasurer, (Marikina Valley Chapter), Jojito Jaime M. Ubina, (pres., Camanava - Hilaga Chapter), Mohammad Sarfraz Uttoh, (vice pres., Camanava - Hilaga Chapter), Ana C. Valencia, Dist. Dir. B-2 (Manila Corinthian Chapter), Eric B. Ventilacion, (pres., Pasig Chapter), Juanito A. Vinta (past pres., Rizal – Taytay Chapter), Gerardo P. Yatco, Jr., Dist. Dir. A – 5, (San Juan - Mandaluyong Chapter).

Since its AY 2009-2010 Initial meeting last July, 2009, GAM members have met eleven times, with in – house lectures and question – and - answer forums conducted by Chair Amado de Jesus, Jr. at the UAP Headquarters, promptly starting at 6:00 P.M. and ending at 8:30 P.M. Aside from these, the Movement has been represented by its Chair at lecture and paper presentations to various professional and student seminars on Green Architecture. GAM representatives led by its Chairman attended the Sustainable Green Building Conference in Singapore October 27 to 29, 2009. Interested members who would join the Group in its commitment may call up Marvin at the UAP secretariat. (Maria Elena C. Cayanan, fuap, member UAP - GAM)

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Filipino Architecture

Architectural Legacies

Travelling is fun; having to learn from where you go is another thing. Around the Philippines, we have quite a number of places that are still worth while exploring. Places that are not known to many, but deserve notice.

The architectural vestiges that withstood time, are local architectural interpretations that were executed in these structures. It is good to pay attention to these details, for us to bring home other than memories, but also knowledge that we can share with others.

Not everyone can have the opportunity of going around as often as they want, and have the chance to witness what can be seen in his/her own place.

This is a call to our colleagues to share any of their nice pictures of Architectural Heritage that can be seen in the different localities around the Philippines.

San Bartolome Church

Concepcion Church

Dampalit Church

area a - malabon (Heritage District)

area c - guiuan, Eastern Samar

(Shell ornamented Church of the Immaculate Conception)

Shell ornamented baptistry

Shell ornamentations

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Close up of main door

Filipino Architecture area B - romblon (Heritage District)

Retablo Mayor

Cuartel Romblon Cathedral

Close up of main door Old bridges

Plaza and Convent

Spanish colonial era house

area D - marawi, lanao del sur (Mosque and Torogan)

Torogan

An ornately adorned mosque in Marawi

Close up of panolongs

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