PRC Outstanding Arki Bared
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PRC Outstanding Arki Bared
UAP AWARDED
AS BEST A. P. O.
FOR 2017
ABOVE-LEFT: Two more trophies were added into the long list of achievements by the United Architects of the Philippines( UAP) after it was awarded as the Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization( APO) for 2017 Category B. The smaller is for nominations, while the larger is the Outstanding APO Award. ABOVE-RIGHT: Immediate Past National President Arch. Ma. Benita Regala( 4th from left), was joined by Hon. Teofilo Pilando, PRC Chairman, Hon. Angeline Chua-Chiaco and Hon. Yolanda D. Reyes, PRC Commissioners, after receiving the award on behalf of the UAP National President on the occasion of the PRC Awards Night. ABOVE: Joined by colleagues, Arch. Abelardo M. Tolentino, Jr.( 7th from Left) shows his trophy after being awarded as the Outstanding Professional in the Field of Architecture for 2017 by the PRC.
Sixth in a row, the United Architects of the Philippines( UAP), the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects, has been awarded as the 2017 Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization( APO) for Category B by the Professional Regulations Commission( PRC) in celebration of its 44 th Founding Anniversary. This was held at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel, June 23.
With the hall packed with guests and euphoric atmosphere as the outstanding professionals were announced one after the other, representatives from the UAP headed by Immediate Past National President Arch. Ma. Benita O. Regala trooped to the stage to receive the latest in the row of achievements by the UAP, steered by efforts of both the past, and the current administration of Arch. Guillermo Hisancha. Professional Regulation Commission Chairman Hon. Teofilo Pilando presented the award, after being announced by one of the bid book judges, the Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jose C. Reyes, Jr., who even quipped upon the receiving of the award by Arch. Regala.“ We went to the usual process of evaluation, had defense and panel interview and we deliberated on their bid. They have satisfactory met all criteria to be the best APO for category B”, Associate Reyes further explained. PRC Commissioners, Hon. Yolanda Reyes and Hon. Angeline Chua-Chiaco were also present in the awarding.
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IT School Building Rehabilitation- in Tacloban City where the two-classroom building was constructed last 2015, needed a rehabilitation to save it from deterioration. Through the initiative and efforts of the UAP Office of the Secretary General, with the help of the locals and funded by the organization, the facility was restored and nearly in its completion to be use again for the benefit of the local people and students of Tacloban.
With these implemented programs and projects for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017, the UAP thru the Office of the Secretary General would like to appreciate the participation, support and encouragement of all chapter members, through the leadership of its officers for your contribution to the betterment of our profession and organization. May the achievements be an inspiration to continue our unwavering support and commitment for the UAP National’ s advocacy of unity, accountability and professional excellence. The Office of the Secretary General has always been open to provide service and assistance to the mem-
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May the achievements be an inspiration to continue our unwavering support and commitment for the UAP National’ s advocacy of unity, accountability and professional excellence.
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bers, chapters and other committees. The spirit of service and volunteerism is our privilege to boost the United Architects of the Philippines into higher level of progress. Mabuhay ang lahat ng Arkitektong Filipino!
UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
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