seminars were conducted in the pursuit of this goal,
including a foreign practitioner from Singapore. The
Chapter also sponsored the formation of the Rizal
East Chapter through the efforts of the Valleytect
Angel E. Doria.
In 1995, Jess R. Aguinaldo was the Chapter
President. He had enhanced chapter’s roster of
members with new blood, majority of which were
active. A monthly pamphlet “ The Marikina
Valleykatan” regularly came out every GMM with
CPE’s consistently conducted. The Chapter also
found a new home in the “Café ni Kapitan Moy” for its
monthly meetings. It was during his term that the
First Recognition Night was held on the Chapter’s
Anniversary. A bowling tournament was held in the
summer. The Chapter was awarded the “Third Best
UAP Chapter” at the 22nd National Convention in
1996.
For 1996, the Chapter had Roland B. Banzon as
President. He continued with the program of beefing
up the membership. The Chapter conducted
informative seminars and varied civic projects
inspired by the year’s theme “A Renewed Sense of
Pride in the Valley”. The Chapter won its second
“Third Best UAP Chapter” in 1997. Appreciated for
his dedicated leadership, the Chapter elected him
again to preside over the chapter from 1997-98,
promoting the theme of “Arkitekto: Para sa Tao,
P ara sa Bayan Tungo sa Bagong Dekada”.
During the country’s centennial celebration, FY
1998–99, Rodrigo V. Quilacio was chosen to head
the Chapter. The highlight of his term was the
conversion of the Chapter’s monthly pamphlet into a
magazine format, renaming it the “UAP Marvalley
Journal” and distributed to all the members who
attended the GMM. This journal had added special
features like the “For Us To Know…,” and the
“Marvalley Literary Corner,” which invited the creative
members to share their literary talents. The Chapter
was selected “Third Best UAP Chapter” during the
25th National Convention in 1999.
In 1999, under the presidency of Ronaldo K. Garcia,
the chapter theme was “Opening Doors to the New
Millenium”. The Chapter concerned itself with the
environment and participated in ecology activities
that aimed to support the government projects in the
preservation of our forest and the greening of our
environment.
In 2000, Armando DG. Pamintuan, as chapter
president, was armed with a vision and a mission.
He promoted the theme “Chapter Advancement
Beyond 2000”, involving the chapter with Marikina
City’s projects like the Project Olandes: Dutch
Marikina, an urban renewal development; the
Region-Region 2000, a provincial roots celebration;
Pandayan: Culture and the Arts Festival Seminar
Workshop; and the Art Contest 2001: Marikina
Noon at Ngayon Part 3. To cap his term, the
Chapter was selected as the “BEST UAP
CHAPTER in AREA “A” during the 27th National
Convention in April 2001.
In 2001, Jose Manuel S. Pino was chapter
president and he continued the program set by his
predecessor. A member of the Chapter, Enrique
Olonan was elected UAP National Executive Vice
President. Joey developed a strong linkage with the
city government serving as design consultant for
some of its infrastructure projects. Because of the
efforts of the members and his leadership, the UAP
Marvalley Chapter repeated its achievement the
previous year and was distinctly honored as “Best
UAP Chapter in AREA “A” given during the 28th
National Convention in April of 2002.
In 2002, the Chapter President was Julian C.
Confesor and he was set to perform a three-peat.
He adopted the theme “The Future Direction of
the Filipino Architects: the Power of Small
Practice”. With the ever-changing challenges of the
national economy and the difficulties of the
architectural profession, the Marvalley Chapter
stood united and strong to work as a team in the
realization of the year’s goals and objectives. He
had successfully defended the crown, and the
Chapter proved to be the “Best UAP Chapter in
AREA “A” in the 29th National Convention held at
the Manila Hotel in April 2003.
Fiscal year 2003-04 was another period of
challenges. Amado E. Tandoc, Jr. fuap, was
Chapter President and the chapter theme was
“Widening Horizons for the Filipino Architects”.
The chapter got involved in several socioeconomic; Marikina’s tree planting project,
Christmas gift-giving and the launching of a
GAWAD KALINGA PROJECT in cooperation with
Couples for Christ.