UAP ENJOINS THE
WORLD FOR WAD ’16
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) in cooperation with the Union
International des Architects (UIA) celebrated the World Architecture Day
(WAD) last October 3, 2016. The theme was “Designing a Better World”, which
highlighted the essential role of design in alleviating human suffering, reducing
planetary burdens and enhancing the quality of life.
One of the activities is the photographic design contest entitled “Photo > Design >
Create”, which encouraged all architects, architecture students and graduates all over
the Philippines to showcase their innovative skills and ideas through creative photo
manipulation. Winners were formally announced at the night of
celebration during the Culmination Night. The Thanksgiving mass,
opening of Exhibit, Baliktanaw and Culmination Night were all
held at the UAP headquarters.
Created by the UIA back in 2005, the World Architecture Day is
a day to show appreciation for the work architects do and to cele-
brate some of the great global architectural works. It has since been
designated on the first Monday of October each year for the cele-
bration.
Last September, a Committee was formed which specifically
organized and ensure a successful holding of WAD 2016. UAP
National President Arch. Guillermo Hisancha and UAP Secretary
General Arch. Rene Heray administered the oath, as enjoined by
the Executive Commission on Governmental and External Affairs
(CGEA) Chairman Arch. Gil Japitana. CGEA is the parent com-
mission of the said committee. The WAD 2016 Committee is
composed of Arch. Jill Rochelle Sevilla as Chairperson; Architects
Donnae Faye Edusada, Zairyne Garcia, Olivia Lauron, Roselle
Santos, Carl Cristopher Verdadero and Joy Villar as
members.
ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: UAP NP Guiller-
mo Hisancha addresses during the Culmi-
nation Ceremony of WAD 2016; WAD
Design Contest poster; MMDA Asst. GM
Hon. Julia Nebrija as the keynote speaker
during the culmination activity.
Joint Area Assembly...from Page 8
EXTREME RIGHT: Architects (L-R): Gil
Japitana, Rene Heray, Jill Rochelle Sevilla,
Guillermo Hisancha, Roselle Santos, Joy
Villar, Donnae Faye Edusada and Carl
Christopher Verdadero.
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athletic facilities at Jaro Elementary School. The turnover
was held through the initiatives of Area C Vice President
Arch. Kendell Esperas and witnessed by the UAP Nati