Republic of the Philippines
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
My warmest greetings to the United Architects of the Philippines as you
commence your National Convention.
Once more, the UAP demonstrates it profound appreciation for its unique
place in the development of Philippine architecture by adopting the theme of
“Landmarks, Leadership, & Legacy”.
The UAP’s enduring legacy remains its promotion of the global
competitiveness of Filipino architects through continuing professional
development. The government’s labor agenda provides for the formulation
of strategies to boost competitiveness as a benchmark of our Filipino
professionals. This factor is an important component in raising the Philippines’
over-all global competitiveness ranking.
The competitiveness of our architects is a crucial indicator of labor market
efficiency and can contribute tremendously towards boosting the Philippines’
attractiveness as an investment hub in Asia. The Philippines stands on the
verge of an infrastructure boom that is already attracting higher investment
levels as public-private partnerships gain momentum.
The UAP has been at the forefront of continuing professional development
for our architects. This role now acquires greater prominence in the national
initiative to develop a competitive labor force that will support the country’s
aspirations to be a major investment destination.
I am confident that with this aspiration firmly set before them, the United
Architects of the Philippines will continue to attain even greater achievements
on behalf of Philippine architecture.
Alfredo Y. Po
PRC Commissioner
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