EDITORIAL COUNCIL
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EDITORIAL COUNCIL
FY 2016-2017
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Guillermo H . Hisancha , FUAP , AA , NP National Council Chair
Miguel G . Guerrero III , FUAP , APEC AR , AA Executive Director , Professional Development Commission
Ma . Elena Lamasan , UAP Chairperson , Committee on Publications
Edlee S . Tusi , UAP Editor-in-Chief
Elma C . Bulayo , UAP Associate Editor for Areas A and B
Karl Aries F . Cabilao , UAP Associate Editor for Areas C and D
Edwin Edgar M . Barola , UAP Editorial Adviser
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FY 2016-2017
Guillermo H . Hisancha , FUAP , AA National President
Ma . Nina D . Bailon-Arce , FUAP , AA Secretary General
Virgilio D , Andres , Jr ., FUAP Area A Vice President
Cesar G . Aljama , UAP Area B Vice President
Kendell L . Esperas , UAP Area C Vice President
Ferdinand A . Dumpa , UAP Area D Vice President
The welcoming of the Fiscal “ New Year ” later last June is considered momentous , historical and special .
Let ’ s begin with the national scene . After a successful and generally peaceful national elections , an orderly transition of power was ob- served . We have a new president , and what ’ s more special is that his ascension to the seat of power paved way to many firsts in Philippine history : the most prominent could be that he ’ s the first from Mindanao . Definitely , we citizens begin to revisit the local strength and place its prominence in the global scene .
Indeed , change has come !
Architects Ma . Elena Lamasan , chair of UAP Publications Committee and Edlee Tusi , Editor in Chief of the UAP Post , paid a courtesy visit and consultation with NP Arch . Guillermo Hisancha , together with staff from UAP Headquarters , regarding the presentation of plans and programs , August 11 , 2016 .
“ Changing of the Guard ”
For our Organization , the United Architects of the Philippines also witnessed the elevation into the presidency of a person truly local at heart , yet rough and ready to face the challenges of the national and global scenes of the architecture profession .
For the first time in more than two decades , Arch . Guillermo “ Guimo ” Hisancha is the leader hailed from the South , promising to concretize and harmonize the energy and enthusiasm , not just of the of the Organization , but with other professional groups concerning the architectural profession as well .
This fiscal year ’ s theme , which was coined by our National President , stands for UAP , being defined as Unity , Accountability and Professional Excellence . This message hopefully transpires into the motivation of every member , as change is already making its way through every facets of the Organization . This first issue is dedicated to the “ change ” we all need in time with the annual turn-over and induction ceremonies across the UAP hierarchy , and how the new theme can define the sustainable progress among the general membership . Out of the chapters and districts which held their Induction and Inaugural for this fiscal year , __ chapters held their turn-over of leaderships , sparking yet another light towards a brighter future of the UAP – as we always dreamed of .
editors ’ notes
The so-called “ Changing of the Guard ” is not only limited to a ceremonial turnover of the people in charge of a duty , but a significant and phenomenal handover of tasks geared towards a united , responsible and excellent thrust of the Organization .
Happy reading !
Edlee S . Tusi , UAP Editor-in-Chief
Renato A . Heray , FUAP , AA Secretary General
Pamela N . Amador , FUAP National Treasurer
Eldred Caesar I . tan , FUAP National Auditor
Ma . Benita O . Regala , FUAP , AA Immediate Past National President
Norma I . Alarcon , FUAP Chancellor , College of Fellows
Published quarterly by the UAP Publications Committee . For your comments / suggestions or recommendations , you may email the editor : uappublications @ gmail . com .
It has been 10 years since I was first invited by then Editor-in-Chief Steve Olonan to become part of our official publication as professional organization . It was truly an honor since I have always wanted to give back to the profession by serving the organization through writing . I was absorbed into a youthful editorial board that time as corresponding editor probably due to my background as a contributing writer for a newspaper publication in Cebu since my college days .
Yet with all the years of writing articles for the news , magazine and this publication , I feel that I still have so much to learn . It is great to pick up valuable lessons in creating stories by actually interacting with different colleagues and industry friends from all over the country through an active membership in the UAP . The bonds created promotes a sense of establishing common sensitivities and advocacies that aim to protect and strength- en our profession . And even with the slight differences in views on certain issues , the presence of the organization reminds us that we belong to the same profession that has a vital role in nation building and creating a better and sustainable environment to live in .
One is never too young or too old to become an essential part of the UAP . I once said to our National President , " I would fully support your administration with or without an elected / appointed position ". Yes , you can help out in any way you can in our continued pursuit for professional excellence .
P . S . I would like to encourage our colleagues from the Visayas and Mindanao to share what you have been doing as a chapter or as regional district in the UAP . Please send us your short news items and articles for the future issues of the UAP Post ( Email me at kanerip316 @ yahoo . com )
* Cover Photo Credits : Arch . Albert Dumlao ; Arch . Jun Pasa ; The University of Arizona Public Health Center
Karl Aries F . Cabilao , UAP Associate Editor for Areas C and D
2 The UAP Post • Vol . 42 Issue 01 • July — September 2016