UAP NATCON 41
ROGER T. ONG, uap
Executive Director, Commission on Convention, Assemblies and Exhibition
It is with great honor and privilege that I extend my sincerest gratitude to the delegates and allies of the United
Architects of the Philippines as we celebrate the 41st National Convention of Architects at the SMX Convention
Center from April 16-18, 2015.
ASEAN integration is a buzzword and topic for many discussions in nearly every professional conferences and
gatherings. The advent of ASEAN Economic Community this year is not going to result in immediate changes in
the ASEAN labor market. As economic integration progresses overtime, the region may observe structural changes
that enhance employment prospects. But those changes will take time. However, policy makers will need to start
preparing for such changes now.
Therefore, the United Architects of the Philippines endeavors to be at the forefront for Empowering Architects
Towards Asean Integration. Let this Convention provides enhancement programs to meet the demands of the
ASEAN Integration. May this convention, therefore, impart the desired skills and competency as we look forward to
more shining moments for Filipino architects as we are about to enter into ASEAN Integration. With the concerted
efforts of the organizing committee, we can confidently meet the future with dedicated, competent, ethical and
socially responsible professional architects that imbibe the qualities of leadership, authority, accountability,
stewardship and transparency
Welcome to the 41st UAP National Convention. Mabuhay tayong lahat!
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