The UAP Marikina Valley Chapter, which was then
known as Marikina Chapter, was formally organized
in November of 1985. Its formation was made
possible through the guidance of Corazon F.
Tandoc, who was then the UAP Commissioner for
the Chapter Organization. The National President
then was Arch. Cesar Canchela.
The original roster of members was taken from the
National Directory of architects whose home
addresses were in the municipality of Marikina.
Each member listed in this directory was visited by
the core of organizing members and each was
convinced to join the new chapter.
The Chapter was duly recognized with the approval
of its charter on December 5, 1985. Officially, it
became the 43rd chapter to be established within
the UAP. The Charter Board of Directors were Rico
Jose G. Santiago – Charter President, Wilfredo V.
Arriola - VP for Operations, Romeo G. Marcelo - VP
for Programs and Developments, Estela DG. Lopez
- Secretary, Virgilio M. Balderosa - Treasurer,
Gilbert A. Pioquito - Director and Alberto G. Feria Director. The first set of officers was inducted on
February 21, 1986 at the Agustin Building in Pasig.
The ceremonies then were interrupted by the
historic EDSA Revolution. The chapter at that time
had limited registered membership and even much
fewer active members. After two years of existence,
in 1988 the Chapter President migrated to the
United States with no official turnover and the
chapter became inactive.
With the need for re-activation, on September 17,
1989, the Marikina Chapter had its first reorganizational meeting,
presided over by then
UAP National President Angel Lazaro. The
Marikina Chapter was then composed of a handful
of original members and many new “recruits”.
Estela DG. Lopez was elected Chapter President
of the re-vitalized Marikina Chapter. Through her 2year term, the Chapter was recognized by National
Organization as the Chapter to watch. Because of
her efforts, September 17 has been recognized as
the new founding day and is celebrated as its
Chapter Anniversary.
In 1991, Enrique O. Olonan became the Chapter
President and during his term, the Chapter
undertook various civic projects: donation of relief
goods to the victims of Mt. Pinatubo eruption,
installation of additional traffic signs in Marikina –
Cainta and a Christmas gift-giving program to the
needy of Olandes, Marikina. To this day, the
Chapter has continued these socio-civic projects. It
was during his term that the bond of fellowship
among its members was established. Regular
General Membership Meetings (GMM) were held
every first Friday of the month. He had laid the
foundation of things to come.
In 1992, the Chapter elected Allan V. Garcia, fuap
as President. On May 28, 1992 during the 18th
Convention in Cebu, a resolution was approved to
change the Chapter’s name from the former
“Marikina” to “Marikina Valley” or “Marvalley” for
short. In the same year, the chapter co-hosted with
the La Union Chapter, the first National Conference
of Architects (NCA). On February 19, 1993, the
Chapter was accredited as a non-governmental
organization (NGO) by Marikina. On April 18, 1993,
the Chapter was recognized as the “Best UAP
Chapter” during the 19th National Convention at the
PICC in Manila. In 2004 – 2005 served as UAP
Area 5 Regional District Director. He was also the
1st Elected UAP National Vice President for Area A
of The Integrated and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects (IAPOA) in 2005 – 2006.
In 1993, Angel A. Doria became the Chapter
President,
with
the
Chapter’s
Theme,
“Professionalism, Geared for a Brighter
Tomorrow”. The Chapter held numerous civic
works, gift-giving programs, art contests, fun
walkathon, Balangkasan, and the first “Know your
UAP President” forum-debate on the upcoming
UAP
presidential
elections,
For
these
achievements, the Marvalley Chapter was awarded
the “Best UAP Chapter for Special Projects”,
given on April 16, 1994 during the 20th National
Convention held in Baguio City.
In 1994, Danilo C. Ibay, the Chapter President and
his officers put their efforts on “Continuing
Professional Education (CPE)” which was
required
by
the
Professional
Regulatory
Commission for the renewal of PRC licenses. With
the year’s theme “Professionalism Follow Through;
Focus on the Chapter Service Beyond,” several