Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
My warmest greetings to the delegates of the 38th National Convention
of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) on 18-21 April 2012 at the
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City which will serve as your learning platform
where best practices, experiences and technical expertise are shared with
other design professionals and representatives from the building construction
industry.
Your convention theme, “Landmarks, Leadership, & Legacy” be the
inspiration of UAP as a leading organization for the continued professionalism
of every men and women architects in the country in pursuit of quality and
excellence in designing innovative, safe and dependable landmarks that will
last a lifetime.
Indeed, the Philippines is fortunate to have architects that are considered
one of the most talented and competitive in the world because UAP has
constantly upheld your highest ethical standards and advance sustainable,
responsive, and effective architectural practices that contribute in no small
way to the country’s progress and stability.
After we have witnessed the wrath of nature in some parts of the world
particularly in the southern part of the Philippines, builders like you should
really come up with strategies to cope with these unexpected challenges.
Since it is your social and professional obligation and responsibility to
design structures that are safe to the public, I then encourage you once again,
to integrate your efforts in responding to the disaster risk reduction program of
the government by designing safe, structurally stable, and resilient structures
to safeguard our people and prevent, if not avoid social fatalities.
Congratulations to the officers and members of the UAP for all their time
and hard work in putting together this event. Always be assured of DPWH’s
full support for your worthwhile endeavors. I wish you then an enjoyable,
meaningful and fruitful 2012 national convention.
Mabuhay!
Rogelio L. Singson
DPWH, Secretary
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