UAP NATCON 41
MOHAMMADSARFRAZ A. UTTOH,
National Auditor
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Assalamu alaykum warahrmatullahi wabarakatuhu
It’s about time that “Empowering Architects Towards Asean Integration” become not just a theme but
a realization. It took one strong-willed man with a tenacious foresight to lead this Country and manage the
spearheading of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) making this integration naturally imminent.
Ironically, the Filipino has been known as a follower that seems to be always short of being a leader; instead
he would rather be the unsung hero of a very difficult project. One of the many aspects to fully commit to such
integration is to belong to a strong and united organization that gives importance to an Architect’s professional
behaviour and contribution to the growth of its members.
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of
Architects (IAPOA) shall remain to be for the Architects and will continue to inspire its members to become leaders.
Let us give everyone the confidence that we are equipped to fair play in the industry towards a common goal of
global development.
No matter how much we were bombarded with the challenges and questions of our integrity as an Organization,
the law is at our side. These are just normal tests for a strong UAP, nevertheless, we should not be weary being
in the service. We should remain certain that no matter how they look for reasons to disengage us, or question
the extent of our role in the field of infrastructure and national development, they are welcome to find that there
are no skeleton in our closets. I have the audacity to state that this UAP is seriously transparent, brave and ready
for ASEAN integration!
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Congratulations to all architects and I immensely thank everyone for the undaunted support. Let us celebrate
our achievements this 41st National Convention and pray for strength for our Nation, our fellow Architects, our
National Leaders, and our Families for our future.
And lastly, my sincerest congratulations to the Organizing Committee. Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino !