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EC- Up Plus CSR Series
NEGRENSE ARCHITECTS JOIN NATIONWIDE BRIGADA ESKWELA 2017
UAP Negrense architects once again conducted their continuing E. C.
UP PLUS CSR SERIES: BRIGADA ESKWELA INTERLUDE in
support for Department of Education's program, BRIGADA
ESKWELA 2017. The Chapter adopted additional beneficiaries such
as the Valladolid National High School (Valladolid) and Domingo
Lacson National High School (Bacolod City) with a re-visit to our pilot
beneficiary Mandalagan National High School-Hervias Extension last
May 19- 20, 2017.
The first leg was on May 19th 2017 with a re-visit to Mandalagan Na-
tional High School-Hervias Extension, Bulak Road, Mandalagan, Bacolod
City as pilot beneficiary and the chapter was welcomed by Mr. Herbert D.
Tecson (HT 1/ OIC), his faculty and staff. Painting materials were turned-
over for the re-painting and beautification of the Main Building façade and
a career orientation was held to the incoming Grade 10 students.
The second leg was
on May 20 th 2017 at
the Valladolid National
High School, Palaka,
Valladolid
Negros
Occidental with UAP
Negrense CSR Coordi-
nator,
Arch. Nelson
Bedaure together with
school principal, Ms.
Maritess B. Rivera
(Principal II) received ABOVE: UAP Negrense Chapter President, Arch. Rogely Gambito-Lora (3rd from Left) leads the
the donated painting
materials and tools donation of painting materials to Valladolid National Highschool Principal Ms. Maritess Rivera
while Chapter Presi-
dent Arch. Rogely (3rd from Right) in a simple ceremony, May 20, 2017.
Gambito-Lora gave her inspirational message to the incoming Grade 10 promote design solutions that can provide significant positive impact on underprivileged
students to encourage them to study well and be better versions of them- communities. Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc. had been UAP Negrense’s partner
selves that in due time, they will be the ones to lead the country built on the for the EC- Up Plus CSR Series.
foundation of faith, courage and perseverance.
The third leg was scheduled on the afternoon of May 20th 2017 with
site at Domingo Lacson National High School, Brgy. Banago, Bacolod
City coordinated by Arch. Myla Ledesma Donesa who was warmly re-
ceived by Ms. Josefa M. Jopson (Principal IV) together with her faculty
and students joined the chapter for the Turn-Over Ceremonies for the allo-
cated painting materials and tools while another Career Orientation and
By Architects Jiffer John L. Taala, UAP and Aimeelou Jean M. Demetrio, UAP
video presentations in the promotion of the profession were played. Certifi-
cates were given to conclude the series of turn-overs while photo oppor-
“The increasing population of young and dynamic registered architects and the con-
tunity were taken afterwards.
tinuous dedication to the highest ideals and ethical standards in the practice of Archi-
EC- Up Plus CSR Series aims to promote the profession to improve
tecture Profession were few of the driving force that paved the way to hatch the idea to
quality of life and develop diverse initiatives to promote the Architect's
organize a new chapter.” - Arch. Marcelino E. Dumpa, UAP
social responsibility in improving the well-being of communities, and
UAP CDO Bay Area Chapter:
Young, Dynamic, and Resilient
On the first of April, 2017, the 149 th Chap-
ter of the United Architects of the Philip-
pines was finally chartered in the “City of
Golden of Friendship”, Cagayan de Oro
City. It was held at N Hotel, and was wit-
nessed by no other than the UAP National
President, Arch. Guillermo Hisancha. Also
present during the Chartering Ceremonies
were the Vice President for Area D, Arch.
Ferdinand Dumpa, Vice President for Area
C, Arch. Kendel Esperas, Secretary Gen-
eral Arch. Rene Heray, National Auditor
Arch. Caesar Eldred Tan and some Com-
mittee Members, as well as Chapter Presi-
dents from District D3. The newly-formed
Chapter will be