35th UAP National Convention
The Power of Architecture
DR EAM • C R EAT E • T R ANSF OR M
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
I extend my most cordial greetings to the officers, members
and staff of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) on
your 35th UAP National Convention on April 23-25, 2009 at the
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
Your theme, “The Power of Architecture – Dream, Create,
and Transform" is a strong and reassuring indication of your
dynamism and why your organization was thrice recognized as
the Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization by the
Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).
Your commitment to showcase the new technologies, innovation and
trends in the architectural field through your “UAP Convention Exhibits
(CONEX) 2009” is commendable. I am assured that your more than 2,000
members/delegates and 300 participating manufacturers/suppliers will
benefit from this event and will infuse more efficiency and creativity in the
practice of your profession.
We in the House of Representatives have crafted and approved
the P1.415-trillion national budget for 2009 with greater emphasis on
education, nationwide infrastructure spending, social services and funding
stimulus to reinvigorate the economy.
We are likewise committed to fostering performance, transparency
and accountability through quality reform legislation so that we can
raise the quality of life of our people. Let us sustain the gains we have
painstakingly achieved and spread its benefits to benefit our countrymen
throughout the archipelago.
I call on UAP’s greater participation as we find solutions to help our
country thrive in the face of global economic challenges.
Mabuhay!
PROSPERO C. NOGRALES
Speaker of the House
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