United Architects of the Philippines
40th National Convention
9-12 April 2014
14
SMX Convention Center
Metro Manila
Greetings to all our colleagues in the UAP
My warmest greetings to our 40th UAP National Convention
with the theme: “O.N.E.: Organization-Movers. NationBuilders. Earth-Movers.” shows that UAP can work as ONE.
As we established unity and goodwill in this convention, please
remember that it is only in understanding that we will become
cohesive, to be true to succeed, and to be patient to gain.
UAP is growing stronger, so must also be the architect. The
contemporary world offers a lot of obstacles for our profession
to tackle. But as long as UAP stands, these obstacles when
surpassed are our achievements. Which shows the real essence
of unity and it is where leading begins. Our role as leaders and
artists is complicated, sometimes bittersweet, but at the end, we
learn, and in learning, we gain wisdom.
Commitment is a condition for passion. We have reached the
stage of passion if, we the architects become like a family for
which we are willing to make sacrifices. But what motivates us to
do so? It is the discovery and conviction that the UAP organization
is indeed something special. It has something unique to offer to us
architects and to our profession, we see clearly the opportunities
the organization provides in terms of service and benefits. The big
question is… if and how committed are you to the organization.
We may be the best there is in the whole world, but without
patience, we may not be able to stay afloat in this ever competitive
world where we live. We may have the best talent, admirable at
that, but without the attitude which is fitted in an educated society
and environs, we are nothing. Discipline above all, and patience, not
subservience. Humility not pride. Elegance, not plasticity.
My congratulations to the men and women of this 40th National
Convention committee who envisioned this monumental event shows
that we are ONE-UAP.
Mabballo anna Dios y mevvullun nikamu ngamin..
GILROY A. TAGUINOD,
UAP
National Vice President, Area A