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 felicitations to the United Architects of the Philippines as you
open your 35th UAP National Convention and UAP Convention Exhibits
(CONEX) 2009.
It is a pleasure to extend the warm hand of comradeship to one of the
oldest professional organizations in our country and the first to have been
accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission. The PRC and the
UAP have developed and continue to enjoy bonds of cooperation and
fraternity that go back many years.
I welcome your theme of “The Power of Architecture – Dream,
Create, and Transform." This theme resonates with the energy, vision and
strong sense of purpose that has characterized the UAP as a professional
organization. I am confident that this event will provide a valuable venue
for our architects to update their knowledge on current developments
in architecture and construction, particularly in the context of global
warming and climate change.
I particularly look forward to the vast opportunities offered by this
Convention and Exhibit to enrich the Continuing Professional Education
of our architects. I wish the UAP a successful Convention and many more
years of significant contributions to Philippine Architecture.
RUTH RANA-PADILLA
Commissioner
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