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UAP Cebu CSR :
Anniversary and Benefit Run
By Arch. Robert Malayao, UAP
The UAP Cebu Chapter understands the important role of basic
education to the development of the to-be professionals who will be
leading our nation in the future. Heeding its objectives and goals as an
Architecture Professional Organization, the UAP Cebu Chapter
adopted the rehabilitation of the library of Maribago High School in
Datag, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
The project is made possible through the relentless efforts of the UAP
Cebu Chapter headed by the Chapter President, Ar. Nheil Crisostomo, the
CELEBRATING WELLNESS. Participants and organizers pose during the
program coinciding the UAP Cebu Anniversary and benefit Run entitled,
“Dagan para sa Kinaadman.”. This was held last April 1, 2017, at the grounds of
the Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City.
Principal of Maribago Highschool, Ms. Lizmarie
Malubay and the students of the University of San
Carlos Department of Architecture Construction
Practice class headed by Ar. Marc Christian Ruz, a
tripartite collaboration that has not only
made possible the rehabilitation of the
library but has opened more doors for
collaboration in the future.
The single storey structure has under-
gone retrofitting in particular its trusses.
Material donations have augmented the
overall cost of the construction but ma-
jority of the fund is taken from the in-
come earned by the Chapter when it
hosted its First Benefit and Anniversary Run entitled
“Dagan para sa Kinaadman.”
All thanks to the generous contributions of its gold
sponsors: Davies Paints and Ayala Center Cebu,
silver sponsors: Cabinet Members Inc., bronze spon-
sors Datche, T& C Rental and Event Services, L.A.
Ducut, Emerald Pipes, Union Galvasteel, Mobel-
haus Kitchens & Closets, Habagat Outdoor Equip-
ment, Body & Sole Spa and Universal Paint, media
partner: Sun Star Cebu and Pocari Sweat as the
official hydration partner. Chapter
members such as: Cañizares Architects,
Ar. Sig Abadilla, Ar. Fe Aurora Achas,
Ar. Kerlan Lark Achas, Ar. Nheil
Crisostomo, Ar. Carmel Lastimoso, Ar.
Robert Malayao, Ar. Raycia Eullaran-
Patuasi, Ar. Marsha Amparo Presas, Ar.
Joshua Tabasuarez Jr., Ar. Marc Andre
Tan and Ar. Vangie Cheryl Ulila.
Meanwhile, a benefit and anniver-
sary run was held a month before the construction,
April 1, 2017 at 4 am at the grounds of the Terraces
in Ayala Center Cebu. The run, headed by Ar. Nik-
ko Angelo Deguit, has opened three (3) categories
with tracks ranging from Ayala to Lahug and back
(3K), Ayala to Capitol and back (6K) and Ayala to
BTC and Mabolo (12k). There were approximately
200 runners who registered with majority of them
running for the 6 kilometer run, a welcomed large
turnout considering an advertising period of only one
(1) week prior to the race.
At the start of the Brigada Eskwela 2017, the 35
students of the University of San Carlos Construction
Practice also started the rehabilitation of the library.
Facilitated by their class adviser, Ar. Marc Christian
Ruz and officers of the Chapter, Ar. Nheil Crisosto-
mo, Ar. Robert Malayao, Ar. Vangie Ulila and Ar.
Marsha Amparo Presas, the collaboration proved to
be a beautiful venue to teach the students the applica-
tions of the theories taught to them in school.
As of the date of writing, the project is expected to
be turned over on June 10, 2017. An event that does
not mark the end of a collaboration but a start of
further and more creative ways for the profession to
partner with the academe and the stakeholders.
Tribute Dinner for UAP Cebu Fellows
By Arch. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao , FUAP
UAP Cebu Chapter, which is the first UAP chapter in the country, held an hon-
or dinner for its illustrious members who were elevated to the College of Fel-
lows. The chapter now has a total of ten UAP Fellows, with two members con-
ferred the honors last April during the UAP National Convention.
The two new Fellows of UAP Cebu tion. They were joined by Fellows
Chapter are architects Fe Aurora Achas Benjamin Avila, Jose Mari Cañizares
and Margret Rosario, both past chapter and Melva Java as honorees that ni ght.
presidents. Achas, who is a past District
The evening also paid tribute to two
C1 Director and past Area Vice President departed Fellows of the chapter, archi-
for Area-C, was elevated to Fellow under tects Ramon Escario and Roberto
the Architectural Practice: Design-Build Rafanan, who both passed away early
category while Rosario, who is the cur- this year. Their families received the
rent chair of the University of San Carlos tokens of appreciation from the chapter
Department of Architecture, was recog- during the event held at the function
nized in the field of Architectural Educa- hall of Mandani Bay, Mandaue City.
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de Oro City. The chapter is seen as an avenue for learning, cooperation, innovation
and building the path of the future of humanity, environment and built develop-
ments; a training ground for these young ones to lead in architecture, design, and
construction industry in the future.
The chapter’s name was inspired from the historic Macajalar Bay, the Gateway
to Mindanao and City’s origin of trade and commerce. It is seen as a strong repre-
sentation of the resiliency and dynamism of its young members; two characters that
separate them from the norm. Its flagship colors--black, gold, and red; represents the
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festive colors of its ancestors which first reside in the region. A symbolic gesture
was witnessed by the Charter Members and guests as the Certificate of Charter was
presented to the Charter President, Arch. Romel Eltanal by Arch. Hisancha. Arch.
Eltanal then led the oath taking of the charter officers and members.
Young as it may be, the chartered members show dedication on improving the
quality of life through participation of their chosen agencies both private and gov-
ernment in design, construction, and the academe. As our mentors used to say, it is
our responsibility to make sure that everything is well designed to improve the
quality of life, to make sure that the next generation will have a better future, and to
do what is just and right through architecture and design.