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UAP NATCON 41 32. AR. MCHAEL T. ANG, fuap, apec ar. 33. AR. For him, excellence is a lifelong commitment. Whether it be in his professional practice or in educating future architects, he continues to strive to produce the best products. His craft is continuously polished by his earnest pursuit of continuing professional development culminating in his being bestowed the professional of the year award in the field of architecture by the Professional Regulation Commission in 2012. JOSE THOMAS BELDIA, fuap He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in 1973 and became a member of the United Architects of The Philippines in the same year. He was then elevated to the College of Fellows in 1999. During the early years of his career, he focused mainly on developing innovations in building systems, allowing his structures to be more cost-efficient without sacrificing quality and aesthetics. Later on, he shifted his attention to one of the most evident environmental concerns in our world today: global warming. Since then, he has dedicated many years of his professional practice towards researching and developing new design solutions which are geared towards creating structures that are “truly green”, and will help alleviate the effects of global warming in the world. Some of his design solutions have already been successfully implemented in his recently completed projects, while others are being tested out in ongoing projects His numerous achievements continue to inspire him to give back to society thru dedicated service to UAP, Red Cross, the Church, and other civic organizations. Truly an epitome of a true and committed professional Ar. Ang is a member of the UAP College of Fellows and an APEC Architect. 34. AR. MELENCIO DAVID F. MANALO, fuap Ar. Manalo is one of the Pioneer Graduates of University of the Assumption College of Architecture in Pampanga, Class 1986 He has been in practice for 27 years and specializes in residential and hospitality projects He is also the second reciepient of UAP Angeles City Chapter, Architect Par Excellence Award (APEX) 2012, the highest award given to chapter members. Ar. Manalo was two time district director 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and UAP National Vice President for Area A 2011-2012. He believes that, great architecture design must take the effectual stride from drawing table to tangible. 35. AR. DOMINGO LL. TABLIZO, JR. fuap Ar. Tablizo is dedicated public servant committed to deliver and share his expertise in architectural and interior planning, project management and evaluation, construction arbitration in both government service as NBI Architect and in private practice. 84 He is also noted for contributing immensely towards the upliftment of the profession, transcending beyond professional practice as exemplified by his active participation in the crafting of the IRR of the RA 9266 (Architecture Law of 2014) and the amendments of the Architects National Code balanced by his equally great contribution to the furtherance of the ideals and growth of the NBI as Technical working group member in crafting the proposed NBI Modernization Bill. 36. AR. BANJAMIN K. PANGANIBAN, JR., fuap Ar. Benjamin Kimpo Panganiban Jr., is the Principal Architect of BK Panganiban Jr., Architects whose firm, based in southern Mindanao, focuses on Design and Build services. He has been in the architectural and construction practice since 1985 and is also the President and CEO of Bri- Ben Home Trends Inc. which specializes in importing Finishing Construction Materials within and outside of the ASEAN region. He is a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), past UAP National board Officer & specializes in Imported Material Specifications.