Maharlika Holds Induction in Blue Glamour
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By Arch. Richard Miren R. Franco, UAP
The Induction of New Officers and New Members of UAP Makati CBD Chapter was held last July 23, 2016 at the Fairmont Makati, Ballroom 1 in 1, Raffles drive, Makati avenue, Makati City. Out of 126 architects in attendance, 13 new members were officially inducted into the roster of UAP CBD chapter ina black evening dress and black suit affair. The event host for the night was our very own member, Arch. Pach Cansana, UAP.
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UAP National President Arch. Guillermo Hisancha( 2nd from left) administers oath to incoming officers of UAP-Makati CBD Chapter led by incoming Chapter President Arch. Sophia Avendaño( fifth from right).
Maharlika Holds Induction in Blue Glamour
The annual induction of new members and turnover to incoming chapter officers was held last July 15, 2016. This year will be Arch. Jill Rochelle Sevilla ' s second term as the chapter ' s 24th president. Standing alongside her was her Board of Directors for FY 2016-2017.
Arch. Oliver Lauron, UAP, Vice President for Programs; Arch. Jimmy Villasanta, UAP, Vice President for Operations; Arch. Donnae Faye Edusada, UAP, Secretary; Arch. Nerissa Angeles, UAP, Treasurer; Arch. Ana Marie Abrilla, UAP, Auditor; Arch. Gregorio Mirto, UAP, Public Relations Officer; Arch. Dinette Silang, UAP & Arch. Anjelica Villamor, UAP, Directors. Aside from the induction of the new set of chapter officers, new members totalling to 24 architects were inducted, one of the biggest yet in chapter history. The formal event was graced by the members of the NBD headed by NP Guimo Hisancha. Also present during the event was past NP Medelliano Roldan( a fellow Maharlikan), immediate past District B2 director Abraham Raposon, and current District B2 Director Dick To be Balagtas continued
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First General Membership Meeting for Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017 at Max’ s Restaurant, Solenad 3, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa City Laguna held on July 27, 2016 with a total of number of 42 attendees. Product Presentation by Trend Specialist and Chapter Agenda discussed by Ar. Cris Jan Banaag.
Our guest speak- er, UAP Past National President Arch. Rozanno“ Sonny” Rosal opened his message with greetings to the guests and members of Ma- kati CBD Chapter. PNP Sonny shared his message“ Nothing happens by accident, where he expressed that no matter what was given to us and accept with enthusiasm and love. Life doesn’ t care about what we want, just about what we need and that is good! The Chapter then gave a token of appreciation to Arch. Rosal.
The evening program continued with the Induction of incoming Chapter officers who were introduced by past UAP NEVP Arch. Lora Rivera, and the charging of new Board of Officers was presided by UAP Secretary General Arch. Renato Heray, then inducted by UAP National President Arch. Guillermo Hisancha, as witnessed by the National Board of Directors and the Chapter members.
For his valedictory speech, Arch. Richard Miren Franco thanked the Makati CBD board, the Council of Past Chapter Presidents, members and industry partners for their unwavering support that helped make the Chapter grow stronger and united as ever. He then expressed that his theme:“ Influence,
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