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LEFT : Clad in yellow shirts , players and organizers pose for a group shot upon the culmination of CBD Badminton Smash 2017 hosted by the UAP Makati CBD chapter , held at Centro Atletico , Quezon City ; BELOW : UAP Makati- CBD and UAP Parañaque-Palanyag Chapters join hands with teachers , students and guests in the Wall Mural Painting , part of Brigada Eskwela Activity at Timoteo Paez Elementary School in Malibay , Pasay City .
MAKATI CBD HOLDS BACK TO BACK ACTIVITIES
By Arch . Sophia R . Avendaño , UAP
Badminton , Brigada in a Day
The UAP Makati CBD Chapter hosted a back to back whole day activity last May 20 , 2017 . For the 2nd year , the CBD Badminton Smash was held at Centro Atletico , Cubao Quezon City . The levels of the participants were determined when they attended the Tuesday and Thursday CBD Badminton activity regularly held at The Zone Makati which served as qualifiers . They only got to know their partners at the event proper so as to randomize the pairing process .
The event started in the morning with the competition on Power Ladies and C Levels after the tournament was formally started and opened with welcome remarks from CBD Chapter President Sophia Avendaño and the awarding of certificates to the partners in the industry with Davies as the major sponsor .
The competition later on progressed to the B & A levels then finally to the championship round for all levels . Among the winners for the respective categories are as follows : Category C2 , Carla Malabed and Pamela Bongato ( Runner-up ); Girlie Virgo and Kenneth Espinas ( Champion ); C1 , Rhett Ivan Regalado and Lei Regalado ( Runner-up ); Jun Bongat and Weandy Lodriga ( Champion ); B3 , Wilfredo Torres and George Lavides ( Runner-up ); Miguel Cabral and Jeffrey Kho ( Champion ); B2 , Aylmer Ong and Alvin Biala ( Runner -up ); Bing Castillo and Joel Cano ( Champion ); B1 , Kokoy Bernardo and Gift Siminig ( Runner-up ); Miko Martelino and Rai Rai Gonzales ( Champion ); A2 , Barry Hermanos and Neil Javier ( Runner-up ); Rainier Paywan and Rey Quiniones ( Champion ); finally for A1 , Gerard Ilagan and Leonard Estosos ( Runnerup ); Ariel Magbanua and Boyet Hernandez ( Champion ). Meanwhile , for the Power Ladies category , Ivie Malibiran and Cristina Subala were the Runnersup while Myra Roxas and Ann Vergara emerged as Champions .
This activity sealed friendship and fellowship between the participating architects and sponsors together with their families and friends who were all playing for fun and recreation .
Another Chapter activity on the same date was Wall Mural Painting during the Brigada Eskwela at Timoteo Paez Elementary School in Malibay , Pasay City . Fairy Tale Characters were painted at the school building ’ s stairwell and classroom columns of Grade 1 and Grade 2 levels . UAP Makati CBD Chapter was joined by UAP Parañaque Palanyag Chapter , UAPSA PLM , Bread Society / UNTV , other school teachers and personnel . Paints used for this wall painting was sponsored by Boysen . The goal of this activity is to help make the school conducive to learning in preparation for school year 2017-2018 . It also aims to share the talent and inspire young children with the skills of the participating architects , students and other volunteers . In the afternoon program which served as the culmination of the Brigada Eskwela , participants were awarded with certificates . Indeed the CBD ’ s activities that day helped foster team spirit , camaraderie and giving back to the community .
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The second night highlighted the HCG Arkinext Competition , which featured Architecture Students participating in the design competition of school buildings . Mr . Marchie T . Borja of National University emerged as the Grand Winner . It was then followed by the UAP Awards Night , which recognized different Chapters , Districts and Members with exceptional service and contribution to the Organization . UAP-Quezon City Central Chapter , which is under District A3 , brought home the most number of awards that night ( See related story on Page 16 ).
The third evening marked the Fellowship Night entitled “ United Colors of the World ” as hosted by Davies Paints . This was also considered the culmination night of the three-day Convention which featured performances by renowned comedian Mr . John Santos , aside from various performers . Several
Chapters also took part in the national costume competition , which showcased the clothing of different countries , as worn by participating delegates . Daraga- Cagsawa Chapter emerged as the Champion , wearing the traditional costume of England , followed by Alabang Chapter , which wore Spanish outfit and Quezon City , which sported the elaborate clothing of India . Winning teams received cash prizes and gift items from Davies Paints . Moreover , a Bingo with a twist was held , which kept the night more thrilling and exciting .
Capping the 3rd day of the National Convention is the holding of Architectural Tours into four historic and iconic spots in Manila , namely : downtown Escolta , Intramuros , National Museum and DLSU-College of Saint Benilde Building . Meanwhile , several architects don their best outfit and treaded through the catwalk of “ Obra ni Juan ” Fashion show , held during the midday fanfare for delegates .
The 43rd National Convention of the United Architects of the Philippines was made possible through the concerted efforts of Committee of Events , Exhibits and Conferences through its Director , Arch . Willie Chua , and under the Executive Commission for Conventions and Assembly led by Arch . Antonio “ Tony ” Valdez , with our Industry Partners . This Convention ’ s partners include : Davies Paints , Wilcon , HCG , Rain or Shine , Panasonic , Dulux Professional , Fenestram , Moldex , VBLLU Inc ., Dutch Boy , Renderbee , Solar Living , Philippine Airlines and Crown Pipes . Apart from these are more than a hundred exhibitors in the CONEX 2017 , which has opened its doors at the ground level of the SMX Convention Center by the afternoon of Day One .
UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
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