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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-

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 .

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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