35th UAP National Convention
The Power of Architecture
DR EAM • C R EAT E • T R ANSF OR M
Republic of the Philippines
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
Warmest greetings to the United Architects of the Philippines
on the formal opening of your 35th National Convention.
I take this opportunity to commend the UAP for its foresight in
choosing its theme, “The Power of Architecture – Dream, Create,
and Transform". As the world comes to grips with the harsh challenges
of global warming and climate change, there is now an urgent need
for all the Professions involved in the built and natural environments
to confront new paradi gm shifts. It is heartening to witness how the UAP
is rising to meet these new challenges by holding this convention. I urge
the members of the UAP to participate with energy and enthusiasm in all
the discussions and to welcome with open minds the developments in
construction and architecture that will be revealed in this forum. It is my
hope that this Convention will provide our Architects with tools and create
structures that will not only offer shelters for our people but also enable
them to be productive and proactive citizens of our country.
I am confident that this Convention will empower our Architects to
adopt fresh perspectives in the quest for solutions to the architectural
challenges of the 21st century. I wish the UAP success in this Convention
and in all its future endeavors.
NICOLAS P. LAPEÑA. JR.
Chairman
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