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By Archt. Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, UAP
Just six years after it welcomed a new chapter into its dynamic nest, UAP Regional District C1 (UAP
rdc1) rolls out the red carpet to its two new clusters: UAP Metro Cebu Chapter and UAP Fort San
Pedro Chapter.
UAP Metro Cebu, headed by its Charter President
Josephril Partosa, was presented its chapter charter last July
18, 2016 at the Bogo Function
Halls 1 and 2 in Bayfront Hotel,
North Reclamation Area, Cebu
City. Archt. Partosa was joined
by 29 other architects, making
up the “strong 30” charter
members. Their “mother chapter”, UAP Rajah Humabon
Chapter, headed by its Chapter
President Valentino Vergara
and Immediate Past Chapter
President Richard Cabaluna
also witnessed the formal charter ceremonies, where they
presented the new chapter with
a “send-off gift”.
The next night, July 19, 2016,
the spotlight shifted its focus on
the second new UAP chapter in
Cebu, UAP Fort San Pedro.
Named after a famous historical
landmark in Cebu, UAP Fort
San Pedro held their chartering
ceremonies at the Casino Espanol de Cebu.
The new chapter, is headed by its Charter President Cresencio Tiong, is also a
“baby” of the UAP Rajah Humabon Chapter.
Both chartering ceremonies were
attended in full force by the UAP
National Officers: National
President Guillermo Hisancha,
FUAP, National Executive Vice
President Nina Arce, FUAP,
Vice President for Area-C Kendel Esperas, UAP, Secretary
General Renato Heray, FUAP,
National Treasurer Pamela Amador, FUAP, UAP National Auditor Eldred Caesar Tan, FUAP
and UAP RDC1 District Director
Augusto Lee, UAP. The chapter
presidents of the other Cebubased chapters and the incoming
District C1 Council Officers also
witnessed
both
memorable
events.
UAP Metro Cebu and UAP Fort
San Pedro, the 142nd and 143rd
UAP
Chapter
respectively,
brings the total number of chapters in UAP RDC1 to nine chapters.
Arch Gil Japitana.
On the evening of the same day, the Architects of
District C2 change to their Red accented Formal
Wear for the Joint Induction Ceremony of Officers
and New members to celebrate the UAP Bacolod - Host Chapter’s Ruby Year Anniversary at
Sugarland Hotel Grand Ballroom, Bacolod
City. It was a reunion of friends, a time to r eminisce with colleagues and partners. UAP National
President – Arch Guillermo Hisancha graced
the event with a special message promoting Unity,
Accountability and Professional Excellence
among architects. Honorable Mayor Bing Leonardia as the Guest of Honor re-affirmed the role of
the Architects in nation building and promoting
tourism for the city. Arch Stella Severino turned
over to Arch Eric Santiago, together with his
officers, the District Directorship position. Arch.
Jennifer Benedicto-Iral and Arch. Jico Monte
will continue with their presidential terms for
Bacolod and Mt. Kanlaon Chapter. Arch. Roger
Andre Aguilar tur ned over UA P Negrense to
Arch Rougely Gambito-Lora and her Officer s
with the ceremonial “hard” banging of the gavel
and gave their respective valedictory and inaugural speeches. All New members of the three chapters were inducted by the National Officers; Arch
Renato Heray and Arch Kendell Esperas together with their Chapter Presidents and followed
by the pinning rites by their colleagues
and mentors. The Event was concluded
with a Fellowship party among the Architects and guests.
It was a full Friday for District C2 with
two UAP Events. All the Architects are
looking forward to more activities of the
National especially the Joint Area Assembly to be held in Ilo-ilo city this coming
October 14-15, 2016.
nity service activities, the holding of the
UAP registration booth at PRC and the
District Assembly and Sportsfest.
In his inaugural speech, the soft-spoken
Archt. Lee kept it short and sweet while
ensuring everyone of more projects and
activities for the benefit of the District C1
architects. The dynamic spirit which has
always been connected to District C1 will
surely continue.
The incoming officers of the nine chapters
were formally inducted by UAP National
President Guillermo Hisancha, FUAP
together with National Executive Vice
President Nina Arce, Vice President for
Area-C Kendel Esperas, Secretary General
Renato Heray and National Auditor Eldred Caesar Tan.
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turned over the leadership of the District to Archt.
Augusto Lee, a past Chapter President and charter
member of UAP Sugbu Chapter. Archt. Racho high-
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lighted in his valedictory the numerous activities
done by the chapters to promote and create a
better image for the profession in the public.
Among the notable activities included are the
Balangkasan event, which was the second to be
held in Cebu, the National Architecture Week
exhibits, professional development and commu-
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The chapters are headed by their presidents, Nheil
Crisostomo (Cebu), Valentino Vergara (Rajah
Humabon), Zorich Guia (Dumaguete), Rony
Malanog (Bohol), Elmer Laguna (Datu Lapu
Lapu), Panfilo Castro, Jr. (Sugbu), O’Neal Aspera
(Cebu Leon Kilat), Jospehril Partosa (Metro Cebu) and Cresencio Tiong (Cebu Fort San Pedro).