UAP NATCON 41
Alfred Geoffrey C. Carandang,
Secretary General
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I would like to extend my warmest greetings to the participants and guests of the 41st National Convention.
The National Convention for this year is theme “Empowering Architects Towards ASEAN Integration”. The
seminars and activities for this convention are geared towards strengthening our preparations towards the coming
integration. I believe that it is a great venue for us architects to equip ourselves with more knowledge that will
prove to be pivotal in our practice.
I am thrilled to witness how we Filipino architects will showcase our prowess in designing and building structures
that will define the skyline and the landscape of the ASEAN Region. For me, this is the greatest advantage of the
ASEAN Integration 2015. Some limiting factors are eliminated and we will be able to practice our profession not
only in the Philippines but also in other ASEAN countries.
We will be facing both challenges and opportunities that the ASEAN Integration 2015 will bring us. The
competition will be steeper but it is also a great opportunity for us Filipino architects to demonstrate our skills
in our field. The integration will give us the chance to show the world what we have to offer but it will also open
our country to others. Because of this, we must constantly seek to improve and empower ourselves not only as
architects but also as advocates in enjoining all Filipino architects in being at the forefront of our Profession. It is
only when we stand together can we become truly empowered.
Kudos to the Organizing Committee of the 41st National Convention!
Mabuhay ang UAP!
Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!
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