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MESSAGES
“Continuity does not rule out fresh approaches to fresh situations” – Dean Rusk
On behalf of the National Board of Directors, it is with extreme humility and heartfelt pleasure to greet all officers and members of the United Architects of the Philippines.
First of all, let me give my sincere gratitude to all our members who supported my campaign and sustained my presidency for this second term. Words are not enough to explain
my appreciation of your actions, but I assure everyone that through this victory, my vision of the ideals of UAP: “Unity + Accountability + Professional Excellence” is continued
without falter. It is CONTINUANCE that I see as a concept for UAP, a simple word but of great gravity, as it pertains to perpetuating the chosen ideals of “Unity + Accountability
+ Professional Excellence” that I had expounded on my first term and lived and breathed on my actions and initiatives for the fiscal year.
Election is a democratic practice, we must adhere to its results and respect the outcome. After the rigors of the election process it is but fitting that we now offer olive branches and let the
dove of peace fly once again for everyone. We need to let go of all the negativity that was flung on that boisterous period. We need now to let go of the strong feelings that we harbored before,
let go of the animosity and change our perspective for the betterment of our organization. I offer my attentive ear to those who have qualms against my person; I offer my understanding and
leniency, for we are but human in our ways. It is but human and humane to have acceptance. I invoke in all of us the spirit of professionalism and unity, to be beyond the storm that has befall-
en us before, to work together as a team, to join hands in another year, to weather all storms together, for in essence we are all architects, and who shall have care and compassion for the
architect but the architect himself.
The first year term of my new administration
is a test of wills, practice of duties and obligations
and resolute determination of principles. I had
outlined the organizational theme to be the
guiding principles of the organizations. FIRST,
that is to UNITE all Filipino Architects regard-
less of opinions or divergence. SECOND, to
PRIORITIZE THE MEMBER FIRST including
protection of his or her professional rights,
LASTLY, endeavor to LEAD in keeping profes-
sional excellence to its finest in deed and not in
words only.
As of Fiscal Year 2016-2017, the number of
registered and licensed architects has reached
38,000 members strong. A sign that shows our
organization is STABLE, ENDURING and
FEARLESS in its pursuit of professional tri-
umph. In my quest for collaboration, I had in-
with these organizations as part of programs to reach out and
volved some of our leaders to be empowered in
cooperate with bodies that have impact and relation to architec-
participating on decision making regarding
ture and architects. Our efforts not only foster friendship but also
important flagship activities, thus their participa-
add prestige to our beloved organization.
tion is crucial in bringing forth the decentralizing
On International efforts, we had attended ARCASIA’s 17th
of duties and sharing responsibilities with our
Asian Congress at Hong Kong. I also attended 7th APEC Archi-
competent local leaders. Programs had also been
tect Central Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as part of
fostered to build the prestige of our organizations
international engagements to strengthen ties with APEC. We
as the IAPOA. Special Committees such as
had also participated in meetings with EAROPH and ASEAN –
Committee on Addressing Gaps to build Resili-
Japan Regional Seminar. With the UIA, I served as Keynote
ency, UAP Design Build Services Committee
Speaker for the Region IV Meeting with Emergency Disaster
and UAP Committee on Architects Unification
Health Care Facilities Competition as my topic. This theme is of
were established as part of my plan to tackle
significance to the region as we are located in some of the most
breaches in the organizational engagements.
disaster prone areas in world wherein tsunamis, cyclones, ty-
UNITY and COLLABORATION are two of
phoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other manmade
the major heralds of my actions. Unity is of
disasters are the staple occurrence that we must all survive, the
utmost importance, because simply that no
timely discussion of emergency shelters is our contribution to the
matter what happens, whatever our differences,
betterment of lives of those affected by disasters.
whatever our leanings and allegiances, we will
Initiatives of importance include having former Ms. Universe
face similar issues together, whether positive or
runner up Shamcey Supsup-Lee as UAPs spokesperson and
negative, for we are all ARCHITECTS bound
Ambassadress of Goodwill. At NatCon 43, the long awaited
by our profession. So I call on to your kind hearts
UAP Membership Benefit Card was launched, a technology that
to foster a new era of UNITY amongst our
bring architects to the 21st century, a card that brings discounts to
fellow architects that we may rise above all
purchases of needed products and services to members in good
COLLABORATION is of vast importance.
standing. The year had been astounding in terms of successes.
In our recent dealings with PICE, we have of-
FUAP, APEC Ar., ASEAN Ar., DFRIA
Ushering in a new epoch, this year brings Nine (9) New
fered the right hand of peace and cooperation
Chapters to the UAP Fold, including UAP Clark Chapter, UAP
which opened more doors of opport unities for all
of us. In recent months, the PICE National Presi- functions. We are still ongoing with our campaign for the full imple- Malolos Republika Chapter and UAP Oman Chapter of Area A.
dent and her officers had graced our important mentation of RA 9266 at LGU level, particularly sending corre- Area B includes: UAP Mindoro Chapter, and UAP Lipa Chap-
organizational occasions such as the UAP spondences to key National Government officials for RA 9266 ter. For Area C we have: UAP Metro Cebu Chapter and UAP
Cebu Fort san Pedro Chapter. Areas D have: UAP Balladaw
Founding Anniversary and NatCon 43. The new execution.
amity between UAP and PICE is a breath of
Of important note is the approval of the Architects’ Guidelines of Davao Chapter and lastly UAP CDO Bay Area Chapter. A
fresh air after decades of continuous professional Standards of Professional Practice& Architect’s Guidelines for SPP milestone in achievements made through the efforts of UAP
rivalry. I pray we will hurdle most professional Compliances by the PRBOA. With this Compendium, architects Chapters and its officers and members.
A lot can be said of the concluding fiscal year, we had suc-
challenges with PICE in a cordial and balanced will now have concrete parameters on just payment and fee sched-
manner. I am doing all efforts to continue this ule, a veritable guideline to standardize the compensation range of cessfully celebrated 2016 World Architecture Day, the Joint
harmonious coexistence so that both organiza- architects in direct relation to value of services rendered. The guide- Area Assembly was a resounding success in Iloilo, Bayanihang
Arkitektura initiated community living enhancing CSR Projects
tions can heal the wounds of professional conflict line is now on its way to printing and distribution for all concerned.
and enter the beginnings of golden friendship for
This is a time of renewed ties with a lot of organizations including in Nagcarlan, Laguna, and the First Architects in Government
both professionally allied organizations.
Philippine Councilor’s League, the Supreme Court, Nippon Paints, Assembly coupled with the historical First ASEAN Architects
With renewed vigor, UAP had petitioned the Metrobank Foundation, World Health Organization, Department of Congress in the Philippines. UAP is riding with this multitude of
Professional Regulation Commission to exercise Trade and Industry, ARCHCARE, Bureau of Fire Protection, Pow- blessings and triumphs.
Notable exemplary performances by various Commissions
it intermediary role to define roles of architects, erbuild NextGen, World Bank. On some entities we have entered
civil engineers, interior designers and other Memorandums of Agreement, proof that we are trustworthy part-
To be continued on Page 17
different allied professions to avoid intersecting ners in a lot of initiatives. UAP have strengthened and improved ties
national president’s page
“
I am honored by
all of your contributions
for the Organization, yet
we will journey again for
another year, another
road is ahead of us.
”
Arch. Guillermo H. Hisancha,
UAP National President, FY 2016-2017
UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
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