The Official News Bulletin of the United Architects of the Philippines • Issue No. 05 & 06 • November & December 2008
Bearing the theme “Ating TaNAWin: Ang Arkitektong Pilipino”, the 37th Nationwide Architecture Week celebration was held from December 1-6, 2008 aimed at putting the Filipino architects and his contributions to the country and
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UAP honorary member Mr. Paul Y. Ung with UAP National President Arch. Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuap together with UAP Past National Presidents Architects Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuap; Enrique O. Olonan, fuap; Robert S. Sac, fuap; Norberto M. Nuke, fuap; Yolando David Reyes, fuap and Prosperidad C. Luis, fuap
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the global arena on the center stage. The Opening Ceremonies, highlighted by the “Ribbon Cutting and Opening of the Exhibits was held at UAP National Headquarters. For six days in December, this year’s NAW featured various activities at the UAP National Headquarters such as the exhibition featuring notable Filipino architects and their works and projects, competition winners of World Architecture Day, Millennium School Design Competition, 10 Finalists of “Nude Architecture” Photo contest and other Heritage Works and Pictures; “Pistahan sa Teatro Arkitekto” or Potluck Fellowship Night, seminars on Heritage in Urban Design and the Survival Kit for Architects; and the culmination night. For details, photos and feature articles, you may visit www.uapnaw.co.cc. According to Committee on NAW Chairman, Arch. Pablo S. Mercado IV, uap, it is fitting to “honor the great designers of the past; treasure, experience, and gain knowledge from their works; create awareness of what our role to our surroundings and environment should be in the present and to take on the responsibility of - more on page 3
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sustaining what our forefathers has established for our future; that being passionate in our craft and service to shape our environment is a valuable part of nation’s history and nation-building”. It may be recalled that the groundwork for the first federation, the Council for the Filipino Architects (CFA), was laid during the meeting of the leaders of PIA, LPA and APGA at the UNESCO National Commission Headquarters in Manila on May 3, 1962. However, PIA withdrew shortly and left LPA and APGA to themselves to bravely form a federation that aimed to work toward “our all-consuming goal to bring about the unification of Filipino architects.” The success of the CFA of 1962 as a working venue for more than one organization could be most appreciated, and treasured even more, when it is considered in contra-position to the short-lived Philippine Council of Architects (PCA). Organized in 1957 with the objective of integrating activities and representing the interest of Filipino architects in the United Nations Economic, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the PCA was formed out of members from PIA, LPA and a newly formed group called Association of Filipino Architects (AFA). The PCA held office at the UNESCO National Commission Headquarters for a while. A year after its inception, CFA successfully organized in October 1963 the First Asia-Australasia Conference of Architects and Structural Engineers (FACASE). In April 1971, it held the first national Convention of Filipino Architects (CONFA ’ 71), where a resolution was passed for the proclamation of the second week of December as Architecture Week. The resolution elicited positive action from Malacañang, and in recognition of the profession’s “invaluable contributions to the systematic and well-planned development of urban centers, as well as environmental planning, modern trends in construction, and overall social progress,” Proclamation No. 943, designating the observance of Architecture Week, was issued by then President Ferdinan E. Marcos on November 18, 1971. Architecture Week was officially observed for the first time on December
12, 1971, and was highlighted by the celebration of the Golden Year of the architecture profession. A grand reunion of architects was held at the Manila Polo Club to honor the pioneer architects, the first 100 in the country’s roster. It was during the term of Architect Mauro Almazan (1970 to 1971) that CONFA ’71 passed a resolution that led to the Presidential Proclamation for the annual celebration of Architecture Week.
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Arch. Philip H. Recto: UAP Nominee to PFPA
UAP members Architects Philip H. Recto, fuap Nathaniel A. Von Einsiedel, fuap and Arlen P. De Guzman, uap were awarded the prestigious 2008 PFPA Excellence Awards by the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations, Inc. last November 18, 2008 at the Maynila Hall of the Manila Hotel. Architects Recto, Von Einsiedel and De Guzman were nominated by the Council for the Built and Natural Environments Inc. as endorsed by the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) and the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) respectively. The PFPA Excellence Award is the highest honor being given to professionals from different field of industry practice who have demonstrated highest level of excellence, ideals, and workmanship in the conduct of their professions. Supported by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the four Councils under the PFPA umbrella namely, the Council of Health Professional Association (COPHA), Council for Business and management Professionals (CBMP), the Philippine Technological Council (PTC), and Council for the Built and Natural Environments (CBNE), this annual search, which was first launched on November 17, 2004, continues to propel and boost the moral of professionals and give inspiration to our countrymen and constituents. ARCH. PHILIP H. RECTO: UAP NOMINEE TO PFPA PHILIP H. RECTO ARCHITECTS has over 30 years of experience in the field of architecture and design. Since 1971, it has designed some of the tallest buildings in the country. Major clients of the firm include financial institutions, large government and private corporations, and reputable building developers. Many outstanding works of the firm have been featured in leading professional journals and newspapers in the Philippines and in Asia. Keeping up with new technology, the firm employs the latest CAD computers to perform design and production services and to enhance production by minimizing/ eliminating inaccuracies. At the helm of the firm’s operation is Arch. Philip H. Recto, recipient of the 1998 “Outstanding Architect of the Year” Award of the Professional Regulation Commission, the government agency
mandated to license and regulate the practice of Filipino professionals, including 14,000 architects. The Award, one of the highest recognitions for a Filipino architect, was personally presented by His Excellency, President Fidel V. Ramos during the Philippine Centennial Celebration. Arch. Philip H. Recto is a graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP) where he was a College Scholar and ranked 2nd Place in the graduating class of 1970. A well-rounded student, he was also the VicePresident of UP College of Architecture & Fine Arts Student Council. Years later, the state university would honor him as an outstanding alumnus and instituted the annual Philip H. Recto Design Excellence Awards for best theses at the College of Architecture. A well-known parsonage in the construction industry, Recto served as President of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Makati Chapter for 2 terms (1983 & 1984); Chairman of the 11th Architects’ National Convention in 1985; and UAP National Vice President in 1987. He was actively involved in the preparation of UAP Document 301- General Conditions (1984 Edition); and UAP Document 700 - Standard Forms for Architectural Practice, both used extensively by practicing architects today. Arch. Recto gained invaluable experience in the design and supervision of modern high-rise office buildings, residential condominiums, schools, churches and industrial buildings during a 5-year stay in Singapore (1971 to 1975). He was the architect-in-charge of the 50-storey International Plaza, the tallest building in Singapore at that time. In 1972, he became an associate member of the Singapore Institute of Architects and in 1984, he was admitted as a member of the ASEAN Association for Planning and Housing. Arch. Recto’s outstanding achievement in the field of design was recognized when the rank of Fellow was bestowed upon him by his peers in 1986. This is the highest rank in the professional organization of architects. He also received the “2002 UAP Design Award of Excellence in Architecture” and numerous other awards for his meritorious services to the profession. Dubbed “Designer par excellence” by Construction Magazine (March 1989), his name was acknowledged in VIP’s in the Philippine Business (1988), Business & Professionals in the Philippines (1988-1989), ASEAN Who’s Who (1991) and
Who’s Who of the World (1999). A well-respected architect, Recto is the recipient of many other prestigious awards, among them are the “Araw ng Maynila” Mayor’s Award of Honor for Art and Culture bestowed by Mayor Jose Atienza, Jr. during the 428th founding anniversary of the City of Manila; the “Pinakabantog na Arkitekto sa Taong Sentenaryo” (Most Outstanding Architect of the Centennial Year) Award from the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) District B-3 and the “Outstanding Alumnus in the field of Architecture” Award from his alma mater, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association. He is only the 6th architecture graduate to receive such an honor since the establishment of the UP College of Architecture in 1956. Arch. Recto is generous in sharing his expertise with various government agencies, too. He was sworn in by President Corazon C. Aquino as a Trustee of the Philippine Technological Council in 1987. He sat as a member of the National Building Code Review Committee (Architectural sub-committee) at the Department of Public Works and Highways, and acted as a Consultant of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines on the formulation of Uniform General Conditions for Private Construction Contracts. He is a founder and Director of the Society of Philippine Accredited Consultants and served as Chairman of the Architecture Committee of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is a soughtafter resource speaker on topics concerning high-rise building design, the National Building Code and architectural practice. Aside from professional organizations, Arch. Recto is actively involved in several religious, educational and civic organizations. He is the past Board Chairman of Palawan Hope Christian School and a former board member of Hope Christian High School, Manila; an officer of New Millennium Evangelical Church; a former deacon of the United Evangelical Church of the Philippines and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Manila. Inspite of his involvement in various professional, education, religious and civic activities, Arch. Recto still finds time to read on the latest architectural trends and technological developments, realizing that to a large extent, the success of an architectural practice depends on the quality of design, skill and integrity of its architects, and their unrelenting quest for excellence.
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GOOD STANDING COMPARATIVE FIGURES A
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DISTRICT A1A PANGASINAN-DAGUPAN BAGUIO ILOCOS-CIUDAD FER. LA UNION ILOCOS NORTE-LAOAG SUMMER CAPITAL PANGASINAN SCALE YLOCOS VIGAN
48 65 34 35 31 37 51 30
71 105 38 46 39 41 53 31
35 86 26 29 26 35 18 5
DISTRICT A1B CAGAYAN VALLEY ISABELA SIERRA MADRE NUEVA VIZCAYA CAGAYAN NORTH
18 14 6 18
24 33 9 22
26 16 10 18
DISTRICT A2A NUEVA ECIJA CABANATUAN BULACAN BARASOAIN STA. MARIA-BUL. EAST
30 58 30 7
40 79 41 8
15 48 34 12
DISTRICT A2B ZAMBALES-OLONGAPO TARLAC PAMPANGA-SAN FERNANDO BALANGA-BATAAN ANGELES CITY SINUKWAN-PAMPANGA
31 38 39 16 38 33
38 45 51 21 45 43
35 33 76 11 35 7
169 43 48 19 16 24
238 62 83 45 27 39
DISTRICT A3 QUEZON CITY QC SILANGAN QC CAPITOL QC TANDANG SORA QC SOUTH TRIANGLE QC CENTRAL LOS ANGELES DISTRICT A4 QC DILIMAN NEW MANILA CAMANAVA HILAGA QC ELLIPTICAL NOVA CENTRAL
92 40 33 31 30
DISTRICT A5 RIZAL TAYTAY 44 PASIG 52 MARIKINA VALLEY 63 SAN JUAN MANDALUYONG 54 GREENHILLS 50 RIZAL EAST 31 CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO RIZAL KALAYAAN 100 30 RIZAL CAINTA 101 DISTRICT B1 MANILA ATELIER MANILA SAMPALOC MANILA METRO MANILA CENTRUM MANILA ARCHIZONIAN MANILA STA. MESA CANADA CALGARY
18 21 130 37 40 24
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DISTRICT B2 MANILA MAGS MANILA MAHARLIKA MANILA MAYNILAD MANILA CORINTHIAN MANILA INTRAMUROS MANILA ALCALDIA ONTARIO-CANADA MANILA LA SOLIDARIDAD
6 89 31 55 22 15 39 24
13 119 54 72 39 27 40 24
10 54 42 69 36 15 31 24
DISTRICT B3 MAKATI MAKATI-CBD PARAÑAQUE-PALANYAG MAKATI GREENBELT ALABANG CAVITE FORT BONIFACIO
102 82 57 33 57 31 58
173 133 85 76 98 63 79
129 88 60 51 68 50 68
DISTRICT B4 QUEZON PROVINCE SAN PABLO LAGUNA BATANGAS PALAWAN
55 32 38 53 11
59 33 48 69 14
42 33 35 60 6
182 46 16 34 28 23
DISTRICT B5 CAMARINES LEGAZPI IRIGA-RINCONADA DARAGA-CAGSAWA SORSOGON-KASANGGA.. DAET-CAMARINES NORTE TABACO CATANDUANES MASBATE RODEO
30 64 19 31 15 9 12 6 6
38 73 21 32 18 11 13 6 9
18 50 6 25 11 2 12
159 48 48 44 36
124 51 48 33 19
DISTRICT C1 CEBU DUMAGUETE RAJAH HUMABON BOHOL LAPU-LAPU SUGBU
58 32 117 45 39 74
76 32 154 58 43 94
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57 90 108 86 63 35
51 59 71 69 32 24
DISTRICT C2 BACOLOD NEGRENSE
80 39
98 39
7 52
38 36
23 14
DISTRICT C3 LEYTE SAN JUANICO LEYTE WEST METRO TACLOBAN SAMAR SINIRANGAN
6 16 20 17 2
24 24 28 25 8
9 25 7 9 7
66 34 154 57 48 44
51 20 142 54 12 56
DISTRICT C4 ILOILO 78 CAPIZ 18 MARIKUDO 53 ANTIQUE HAMILI 30 AKLAN 12
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DISTRICT D1 DAVAO MOUNT APO COTABATO SOCSKSARGEN KADAYAWAN-DABAW NORTH DAVAO TAGUM DISTRICT D2 ZAMBOANGA ZAMBOANGA-CHAVACANO DISTRICT D3 CAGAYAN DE ORO BUTUAN SURIGAO GOLD-CDO DISTRICT D4 ILIGAN CITY DIPOLOG OZAMIS CITY PAGADIAN
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69 40 12 20 35 2
118 46 12 25 38 2
64 26 3 29 5 1
30 19
32 19
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47 23 14 19
54 29 14 23
42 13 9 21
18 13 10 9
23 15 12 9
10 10 8 1
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Area B 2108 Area D 471
Unpaid Assessment Fee Ylocos Vigan, Nueva Vizcaya, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Canada Calgary, Manila Alcaldia, Iriga Rinconada, Samar Sinirangan, North Davao Tagum, Surigao, Gold CDO
UAP Chapters Chartered in November & December MAGS QUEZON PROVINCE MAKATI QC SILANGAN BULACAN OZAMIS CITY RIZAL EAST CAGAYAN NORTH
08-Nov-77 11-Nov-77 21-Nov-77 21-Nov-83 14-Nov-90 27-Nov-93 19-Nov-94 29-Nov-06
BAGUIO 09-Dec-76 SAN PABLO 04-Dec-77 RIZAL TAYTAY 10-Dec-78 MAKATI-CBD 10-Dec-83 MARIKINA VALLEY 05-Dec-85 ILOCOS NORTE-LAOAG CITY 18-Dec-93 KADAYAWAN DABAW 04-Dec-03 NUEVA VIZCAYA 11-Dec-04 Visit our corporate website:
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Legend A - Paid UAP Members as of 9.30.07 (FY 07-08) B - Paid UAP Members as of 6.30.08 (FY 07-08) C - Paid UAP Members for FY 2008-2009 (as of 10.31.2008)
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GIL C. EVASCO, UAP Secretary General
B.C. Forbes once said: “The most successful executives carefully select understudies. They don’t strive to do everything themselves. They train and trust others. This leaves them foot-free, mind-free, with time to think. They have time to receive important callers, to pay worthwhile visits. They have time for their families. No matter how able, any employer or executive who insists on running a one-man enterprise courts unhappy circumstances when his powers dwindle.” This year (2008), right after the Roldan administration took its oath to serve UAP for the second term no less than the National President was faulted to have been ‘micro-managing’ the affairs of the organization. It was at this point that I was reminded of what Forbes wrote about building understudies. In fairness to President Boy Roldan and his team, the organization works differently compared to regular corporate entities whose basic motivation is to increase fortune for them and the company. In UAP, except for the regular staff of the National Secretariat, a national officer does not receive salaries, fringe benefits even bonuses for good deeds and outstanding achievements. What is clear, however, is the presence of a unique opportunity to serve expecting nothing in return. And the President knows too well that it is the young member who should be given that chance to measure up to a better formula for selfless service. It’s a tall order to many but this is exactly the brand of responsibility that President Boy wanted to inculcate to his team, and probably to those who aspire to follow in his footsteps. What bothers me no end is the fact that there are still people around who refuse to recognize this value of team-working from scratch but would want to be regarded, nonetheless, as leaders. Fact is I totally agree with Robert H. Shaffer in his thesis about a youth’s potentials: “We must view young people not as empty bottles to be filled, but as candles to be lit.” One day I was waiting for a client in a plushy hotel lounge and café for a project consultation meeting when a boy, around ten years old, entered and sat at a
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table. A waitress put a customary glass of water in front of him. “Magkano po ang isang malaking sandwich na may manok sa loob?” the boy asked. “One Hundred,” replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of small bills and coins in it. “Magkano po kung may keso sa loob?” he inquired. Some hotel guests were now waiting for a table and the waitress was a bit impatient. “One Hundred Twenty,” she said brusquely. The little boy once again counted his money. “Gusto ko po ‘yong sandwich na may manok at may keso pa,” he said. The waitress brought the sandwich, put the bill on the table, and walked away. The boy finished the sandwich, paid the cashier, and departed. When the waitress came back, she picked up the empty plate and then swallowed hard at what she saw. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two ten-peso coins – her tip. I n U A P t o d a y, w e n e v e r underestimate the vast potentials of our young leaders and members. Their passion and ability to recognize innate talents and shared responsibilities are simply enormous. This is just one of the many legacies that the Roldan administration would like to pass on to this organization’s next generation of leaders. It’s true that our present breed of players is not as indiscriminately loyal as it used to be. Today’s UAP workers take a
lot more convincing that you really have their interests at heart—not just your own. But it can still be done. District Directors or even Chapter Leaders who work at it can still develop a feeling of loyalty among their constituents. The key to loyalty, sometime, is deserving it—showing that you do. Among the few extraordinary reasons why National President Boy Roldan still enjoys that high level of loyalty from his co-workers, especially his understudies, are the following: He - gives loyalty himself; - is sincerely and genuinely interested in the present and future of those who work for him; - appreciates their viewpoints, shortcomings, hopes, and ambitions; - deals with them openly, honestly, and fairly; - delegates responsibility and develops people; - gives and share credit liberally. It is this quality of human relationship that builds lasting friendship and endless harmony especially in places where things are done for a noble purpose.
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CULTURAL / HERITAGE NEWS
The United Architects of the Philippines-Ilocos Ciudad Fernandina Chapter invited Vice Mayor Franz Ranches to give an inspirational talk in their 14th Induction and Turn Over Ceremonies on July 18, 2008 held at Baluarte. Being one of the staunched advocates of heritage conservation, Vice Mayor Franz Ranches personally challenged the architects of Ilocos Sur to uphold the Accessibility Law, the Vigan Conservation Code and to practice conservation architecture. He further noted that out of the 186 documented ancestral houses of Vigan, only 12 houses which had been renovated. An indicator of the necessity to advocate conservation architecture to strengthened the main thrust of Vigan, to protect and preserve its rich heritage. He further informed of the recently concluded cultural mapping project of Vigan where the group of architects worked together in documenting the built heritage of Vigan, from the ancestral houses, to historical structures, monuments, and even the century old tombs. The architects during the process of amending the Conservation Guidelines last 2006 were once again consulted with a workshop-forum held at NCCA.He then further encouraged the architects to continue supporting the city in the implementation of heritage conservation programs and be an instrument in raising awareness on the importance of protecting the priceless treasure of Vigan.
For 18 years now, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has been organizing the National Arts Month (NAM) in the month of February with a series of festivities and activities mounted throughout the country celebrating Filipino artistry and promoting the arts and the artists. For 2009, the celebration takes a leap by going international under the name Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF). It will feature the talents and performances of the many artists and arts groups in the seven arts on whose trainings, competitions, and creative expressions it has invested the past year or so. More than a way of looking back at past accomplishments, the festival will be a celebration of the fruits of the creative efforts for the past year and a looking forward to a richer, more fertile ground in the coming years for the evolution of artistic modes of expression available to the Filipino creative imagination. The National Arts Month started with Presidential Proclamation No. 683 in 1991. Now, the NCCA, led by its Chairman, DepEd Usec.
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A UAP NewsBulletin published by the UAP National Administration Office Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuap National President Gil C. Evasco, uap Secretary General Jason Ramos Aban News Correspondent UAP National Secretariat News Team UAP Bldg., 53 Scout Rallos St., Diliman, QC Email us at: uapnational@gmail.com UAP Service Hotline: (632) 412 6403
SPORTS NEWS
Boxing enthusiast architects were united at the newly-constructed UAP Teatro Arkitekto in praise of their boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, who laid a dominant pummeling of Oscar De la Hoya on the way to an eightround technical knockout win. Fans of the 29-year-old warrior, nicknamed ‘Pacman’, who is widely considered as the world’s best pound-forpound boxer, dropped their normal weekend routine in order to watch the bout live at the UAP National auditorium of the UAP National Headquarters located at 53 Scout Rallos Street, Diliman, Quezon City. Some got up as early as 6 am, to watch the fight at the newly-constructed UAP “Teatro Arkitekto”. The live coverage was sponsored by DAVIES PAINTS PHILIPPINES as major sponsor, EMERALD VINYL CORPORATION as minor sponsor and IEEI and PROACTIVE PEST CONTROL as donors. But the excitement didn’t stop when De la Hoya chose not to answer the bell for the ninth round, signaling for Pacquiao’s signature celebrations in the ring with the Philippine flag and his legion of backers. “This was the first time that an accredited professional organization hosts a boxing event live”, said UAP National President Architect Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuap, “Of course, it was a very good match and Pacquiao deserved to win. All architects who attended the live coverage can see that he is such a humble man and always down to earth, and I am so proud of him and of how he represents our country.” Participants were given a “DREAM MATCH” bag, snacks and a chance to win in the raffle draw after the event. Among the noted personalities who attended the said event were: members of the UAP National Board of Directors headed by Arch. Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuap; Arch. Jose Siao Ling, Task Force UAPHQ Chairman on Implementation and Resources and principal architect of Jose Siao Ling and Associates; officers and members of various UAP chapters who are based in Metro Manila; officers and members of the College of Fellows; Engr. Bing See Diet of Monolith Construction and Development Inc.; key personnel of Davies Paints Philippines, Emerald Vinyl Corporation, IEEI and Pro-Active Pest Control. (Editor’s Note: The UAP Auditorium is expected to host another Pacquiao event this coming May 2009)
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NATIONAL NEWS AN INVITATION TO ALL MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
President Gloria MacapagalArroyo has already signed into law Republic Act No. 9514, otherwise known as the Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008.Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno, in the DILG online news, expressed gratitude to President Arroyo for signing RA 9514 which repealed the 31-year old Fire Code.Puno explained that the signing of RA 9514, which was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives last October created a Fire Protection Modernization Trust Fund to support the modernization program of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).On the other hand, DILG Undersecretary for Public Safety Marius Corpus said that under the said law, 80 percent of the Fire Code fees shall be remitted to the National Treasury for the BFP Modernization Trust Fund, and 20 percent shall be set aside by the city or municipal government concerned for the use and maintenance of the local fire station.He explained that with said trust fund, the fire bureau can now acquire modern firefighting equipment and facilities that would enable the firefighters to be more efficient and effective in delivering fire protection services.The new law also gives the BFP chief the authority to issue closure orders for buildings or structures declared as fire hazards, notwithstanding any permits, clearances or certificates earlier issued by local authorities, Corpus said.He added that it can also deliberately order the removal of hazardous materials or halt hazardous operations of business establishments whose physical layout is prone to industrial-related fire incidents, or order the work stoppage of structures still being constructed for the absence or violation of any approved construction plan.Another significant provision of the law is the increase in administrative fines from the old rate of P12,000 to P50,000 for violating the provisions of the Fire Code, and from P20,000 to P100,000 for failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard with punishment of imprisonment of one to six years, in addition to the payment of damage to victims if the violation leads to the loss of life and damage to property.The law also imposes accountability on public officials or employees, through reprimand, suspension, or removal, as well as criminal penalties for negligence, malfeasance, or misfeasance in performing their sworn duties to the country.Public officials who violate the law will be punished by a jail term of six months to six years or a fine of not more than P100,000 or both, Corpus said.He said that the new Fire Code also requires that private fire volunteers and fire practitioners should undergo a mandatory training and competency evaluation to be conducted by the BFP. During firefighting operations, fire volunteers shall be under the direct operational control of the BFP fire ground commander.Corpus pointed out that Puno shall issue the law’s implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of said law.
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Dr. Vilma Labrador and Executive Director and PA on Culture Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, through the NAM Artistic Committee headed by Prof. Ricardo de Ungria, Commissioner of the NCCA-Subcommission on the Arts (SCA), is taking the celebration to the next level by calling National Arts Month the Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) for next year. Selected artists from different countries are expected to join in the different PIAF events through the PIAF Artistic Committee in coordination with the Philippine International Theatre Institute (ITI) through its Sec. General Malou Jacob, also concurrent NCCA Deputy Executive Director. All over the country, different arts and culture groups as well as local governments will hold events for the PIAF with funding and support from the NCCA. With the theme “Ani ng Sining,” the PIAF has evolved from Manilacentered activities to a truly national event with key activities in all three major island groups, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, involving hundreds of artists from different disciplines of arts and reaching thousands of people from all walks of life and all over the world. Some of the highlights to look forward to in the PIAF.
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EDUCATIONEWS
PRBOA Redefines Diversified Architectural Experience T h e P r o f e s s i o n a l Re g u l a t i o n Commission (PRC) promulgated on October 3, 2008 Resolution No. 09, series of 2008, which allows architectural students to again start logging their hours of diversified experience in architecture (DEA) starting 24 December 2008, while still enrolled. “NOW, THEREFORE, the Board RESOLVES, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to redefine the term “Diversified Architectural Experience (DAE)” under Sec. 3, (2), Rule I of Board Res. No. 07, Series of 2004 as now “[a post-baccalaureate, pre-licensure. An experience of AT LEAST CUMULATIVE two (2) years wit AT LEAST AN AGGREGATE OF THREE-THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY (3,840) HOURS required of a BACHELOR’S DEGREE HOLDER IN [graduate of ] architecture prior to taking the BOARD
licensure examination FOR ARCHITECTS (BLEA); THE DAE shall consist[ing] of a variation of SUBPROFESSIONAL experiences in the different phases, TYPES, AND ASPECTS of architectural service”. The said practice was stopped in December 2004 with the PRC promulgation of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) which defined DEA as a post-baccalaureate activity. Under Resolution 09, s. 2008, the certification of the logbooks for DEA shall be signed only by Mentor-Architects (who are Registered and Licensed Architects or RLAs). The certifications of DEA can be signed by the Deans of architectural schools only if they also act as the MentorArchitects (RLAs) of the examinees. The full text of Resolution 09, s. of 2008 can be found in the Latest Publications section of www.architectureboard.ph.
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NOV & DEC 2008 PHOTOS