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National NEWS Three months into the Fiscal Year 2016-2017, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) under the leadership of Arch. Guillermo Hisancha has embarked on a unique Joint Area Assembly (JAA). Adhering to the UAP’s theme of Unity, Accounta- bility and Professional Excellence, this year’s JAA focused on one of its tenets, which is the CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility. Bearing the theme “XStream: Architects in Action”, the primary aim is to equip the architects into a greater purpose of reaching out to communities other than rendering professional services and products. Most of the activities of the three-day event cen- tered in and around Iloilo City. Prior to the program proper, the Chapter Presidents’ Assembly was held at Sarabia Manor Hotel on Day 0, October 13. Various plans and action points were raised during the day- long assembly. Moreover, PRBoA Member Arch. Robert Mirafuente lectured about the CPD during the event, and discussed several concerns with the Presi- dents to be tackled in their respective chapters. On the other hand, JAA Sportsfest was held, which included disciplines in basketball, bowling and billiards. Area A dominated bowling while Arch. Michael Abanero of Iloilo-Marikudo chapter clinched the top spot in bil- liards. Meanwhile, UAP-Negrense chapter lorded the basketball game. JOINT AREA ASSEMBLY 2016: CSR TAKEN INTO GREATER HEIGHTS Thanksgiving Dinner, PRBoA Chair- man Arch. Robert Sac gave inspira- tional message, while prizes were raffled off from various sponsors. ARCHITECTS FOR CSR PROJECTS Being the centerpiece of the Joint Area Assembly, delegates proceeded with the Corporate Social Responsibil- ity (CSR) projects of their respective Areas. On the second day, architects from Area A trooped to downtown Jaro Playground for a repainting pro- ject, supervised by Area A Vice Presi- dent, Arch. Jun Andres. Area B dele- gates helped finish a housing and Clockwise from Left: UAP National Officers presented a token of appreciation to Hon. Arthur Defensor, governor of Iloilo province during the Opening Ceremonies of JAA2016; A group shot of JAA delegates, Day 01; A meeting of some delegates during the Chapter Presidents’ Assembly, Day 0; Bowlers cheer during the JAA Sportsfest; Architects from Area A brush their way for beautification project in Jaro Playground, Iloilo City, one of the CSR projects of Joint Area Assembly. ILOILO OFFICIALS OPEN JAA CEREMONY What could be more special to herald a UAP event in this great southern city than by having the local officials them- selves? Last October 14, Iloilo governor Hon. Arthur Defen- sor graces the Joint Area As- sembly Opening Ceremony in a festive mood, held at the Iloilo Convention Center. Meanwhile, a keynote address was delivered by Iloilo 2nd District Representative Hon. Arcadio Gorriceta. The UAP National Board of Directors, led by Arch. Guillermo Hisancha, presided over the event, which was well attend- ed by more than 600 delegates across the four areas. At the sidelines of the event, Arch. Hisancha gave his State of the UAP Address, highlighting the gains of his 3-month old administration, as well the general perception for the Organization. Meanwhile, two distinguished architects gave their timely and essential discussions upon the duration of Day 1 of the event. Former PRBoA Chairman Arch. Armando Alli tack- 8 led the National Building Code, the arising need for its update and how the UAP and Registered & Licensed Architects (RLA) can do. On the other hand, former UAP National President Arch. Medeliano Roldan, Jr. discussed the provisions of RA 9266 (Architecture Law), as well as the Archi- tects' Advocacy to promote Corporate Social Re- sponsibility (CSR) among communities. On the The UAP Post • Vol. 42 Issue 02 • October—December 2016 church project in an Ati Community in Barangay Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo by way of financial assistance, under the stewardship of Arch. Cesar Aljama, Vice President for Area B. UAP National Board headed by Arch. Hisancha witnessed the turnover ceremo- ny. As per Area C delegates, their project was the financial assistance for the completion of toilet and To be continued on Page 10