UAP NATCON 41
Franklin M. Drilon
Republic of the Philippines
Senate President
I would like to express my warmest greetings to the United Architects of the Philippines as you hold your 41st
Annual National Convention on April 16-18, 2015 with the theme, “Empowering Architects Towards Asean
Integration.”
We are all aware that preparations for the integration of ASEAN economies are underway. Indeed, there will be
much to celebrate with the impending ASEAN Economic Integration by the end of 2015 because of the economic
opportunities and challenges that will be created for the region.
The ASEAN community is committed to foster mutual understanding and deepen economic and business ties
within the region. As the ASEAN integration is slowly becoming a reality, I hope that your organization has trained
our architects well as we expect stiffer competition on skills, talents and technical know-how. I have faith in our
architects and I know that your organization will continue to invest in the education of our professionals to raise
the level of their skills and abilities to compete globally.
May you have a successful and meaningful convention.
Mabuhay po kayong lahat!
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