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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! 28