Republic of the Philippines
MALACAÑAN PALACE
My warmest greetings to the United Architects of the Philippines as you
hold your 38th National Convention.
As infrastructure is crucial to the various social, political, and economic
activities of our nation, its development and maintenance is a priority of
government. We depend on the skills and expertise of our architects to realize
our vision for the integrity of our nation’s structural backbone and ensure
their continued improvement and sustained operation. We can glean much
inspiration from our architectural heritage and use it to improve urban planning,
and technologies geared towards efficient and environmentally sound building
practices. May you remain with us in our efforts to reinvigorate our national
identity particularly in designing iconic structures that will not only be practical
but also evoke a sense of pride among our people.
As we journey towards our country’s revitalization, we continue to depend
on the different sector of society to complement our efforts in the various
aspects of nation-building. Let us stay united under the banner of reform and
demonstrate passion and excellence in our respective endeavors towards our
common aspirations. I wish you a successful and productive convention.
Benigno S. Aquino III
Republic of the Philippines, President
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