UAP NATCON 41
Angeline T. Chua Chiaco,
fuap, piep, apec ar., asean ar.
Professional Regulation Commission
Commissioner
The theme for this year’s 41st Annual National Convention amplifies the move towards empowering the Filipino
architect towards truly being globally competitive.
The integration opens a new gateway for professional excellence and challenges for the Filipino Architect,
without doubt the opportunities for those who have diligently taken to heart their duties and responsibilities as
architects will find little difficulty in adapting to this new climate of professional practice. But those who have only
come to this realization, take heart: it is not too late. The United Architects of the Philippines, as the Integrated
and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects, continues to assist and provide direction if not to shepherd
its members towards achieving the level of competencies necessary so as not to be left behind. However, as with
all organizations, its success can only be truly achieved if its members rally behind its mission and vision.
May each and every Filipino Architect truly be united as the ASEAN integration brings us new challenges.
Mabuhay and congratulations.
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