National
NEWS
ASEAN ARCHITECTS HAILED
By Arch. Edlee Tusi, UAP
In line with the endorsement of the new Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Architects last September 2016, ten of our colleagues are among
those who were conferred with the prestigious title, held at the City of Dreams Manila, Pasay City, December 9. The latest conferment caps the formal entry
of the said architects in the registry of the ASEAN Architect Council (AAC) under the Republic of the Philippines, totaling to 62.
Adding to the number of ASEAN Architects of our
country were Architects (alphabetical order): Jose
Marie A. Canizares; Cecilia C. Gamana; Ma. Con-
cepcion S. Dy; Marie Stephanie N. Gilles; Annette
G. Liganor; Donato B. Magcale; Francisco C. Noel;
Robert S. Sac; Geraldine S. Uy,
and Ramon N. Vios, Jr.
Among those present during the
conferment ceremony were the
Commission on Higher Educa-
tion (CHEd) chair Hon. Patricia
Licuanan; Professional Regula-
tion Commission (PRC) chair-
man Hon. Teofilo Pilando, Jr;
PRC Commissioners Hon.
Angeline Chua Chiaco and Hon.
Yolanda D. Reyes; Professional
Board of Architecture (PRBoA)
chairman Hon. Robert S. Sac;
PRBoA member Hon. Robert Mirafuente and
former UAP National President Arch. Edric Marco
Florentino. UAP National President Arch. Guiller-
mo Hisancha was also present in the event and
showed full support and appreciation to the newest
ASEAN Architects.
Being able to hold the privilege to practice the archi-
tectural profession among the ten member states in
the region, the ASEAN Architect program was
made possible through the ASEAN Agreement on
Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Ar-
Arrangement (MRA) on Architectural Services will
facilitate the mobility of architectural professionals
within ASEAN and enhance information exchange
in order to promote adoption of best practices on
standards of architectural education, professional
practices and qualifications.”
The main objective for the agree-
ment is to conform to the spirit of
ASEAN co-operations based on
fair distribution of resources and
benefits through collaborative
research and set standards and
commitment of technological
transfer in architecture among
ASEAN Member Countries.
chitectural Services. This was signed by the
ASEAN Economic Ministers on November 20,
2007.
As stated in their website: “The Mutual Recognition
As of 2016, Indonesia has the
most number of ASEAN archi-
tects with 111 under their registry,
while running in second is Singa-
pore with 86 architects. Meanwhile, these are the
number of ASEAN architects for the rest of the
region: Malaysia, 36; Thailand, 25; Myanmar, 12;
Vietnam, 10; Brunei Darussalam, 9; Lao PDR, 8
and Cambodia, 4.
2016 Year-ender
Strength by numbers.
UAP Chartered Three More Chapters
As a concrete indication of an ever growing number of Filipino architects, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) chartered three new groups before
the end of year 2016. Sponsored by their respective mother chapters, these three new UAP groups pushed for end-of-the-year kick start as their inaugural
and induction programs are well-attended by the members of the National Board of Directors.
CLARK
On 28 August 2016, UAP Clark was chartered by
National President, Arch. Guillermo Hisancha,
FUAP, AA, APEC Ar., being
144th UAP Chapter of the Re-
gional District A2B. The Charter
Members comprised of 21 archi-
tects who reside and work in
Clark, Pampanga. The theme was
“Filipino Architects Towards
Sustainable & Green Global De-
sign”. The Guest Speaker was
Arch. Tarcisius Tiotuyco, UAP from Clark Devel-
opment Corporation (CDC), Corporate Planning
Division Manager.
Forming the UAP chapter in Clark Pampanga will
certainly be an honor and another good
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process, and be reminded why they joined in this
profession. Also, this is all about serving others and
the built environment. Yet the best can be thru
service to others and contribution to society. its own men and women in architectural, urban
designs, interior designs and other associated fields
towards momentous responsibil-
ity through excellence, unwaver-
ing integrity and commitment.
The charter members are also
well-known by their talents, ex-
cellence, proficiency and hard
work. They are seasoned archi-
tects who have worked with other
cultures, religions and different
professional people from Dubai, USA, Singapore
and China. They are making provisions for contin-
uing professional education through outdoors
group organizational planning sessions, seminars
The mission of the UAP-Clark chapter is to engage To be continued on Page 15
break for the Pampanga architects. It will be a re-
discovery about their best version again in the
The UAP Post • Vol. 42 Issue 02 • October—December 2016