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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the complete
script of the Inaugural Speech delivered by
UAP National President Arch. Guillermo
Hisancha on the occasion of the Inaugural
Ceremonies at Iloilo City, June 30, 2016.
At the start of my term last July 1st 2016, I have executed some of the fundamental functions of my office and
one is to induct the new set of leaders of our district and
chapters and to deliver the top priority plans, programs
and activities this administration has initiated, started
and hopefully to achieve during for this fiscal year.
So far, it has been more work and less play, less time with
family and have missed my architectural office and staff,
and continuously work with persistence and passion. Now
is the time to reflect on UAP's future. Now is also the time
to visualize a prime organization of Filipino architects
building on the rich legacy and accomplishments of our
past National Presidents. However, as National President, I
have also made a solemn vow and pledge and that is to rise
up to the occasion, to meet and hopefully live up to your
big expectations. There are immense challenges confronting our profession, and it is my intention to lead our organization, in achieving the best we can do, and make every
UAP officer and member truly proud of. In pursuing this
objective, I will be
guided by the main
goals, mission and
vision of the UAP,
especially to unite all registered and licensed architects in
the country, to promote the architectural profession and to advance the architectural standards of
the continuing professional development of
Filipino architects. This administration have set
out a theme anchored on these missions and
visions: for UNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY
AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE.
I also believe in continuity. Hence, I will serve not to compete with my predecessors, but rather, to continue on their
unfinished business and vowed to work harder even more.
I want to build on a solid foundation of proven leadership
and enhance it. Let us not allow anything, and anybody, to
put up walls of division in this organization. The organization and the profession must remain solid and strong in
unity.
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UNITY
This brings me to start with UNITY. While there
will be time enough to debate our continuing
differences, now is the time to recognize that
what which UNITES US IS GREATER, THAN
THAT WHICH DIVIDES US.
clients, since I started my term as your 25th UAP National
President.
In very hectic schedules, we have been doing
inductions and chartering of new chapters all over the
country and abroad. Well, sometimes with all of these, I
admit that it’s slowly taking its toll on my bodies physically, but, with the warm reception and kind hospitality that
we have received from our colleagues, their expressions of
good wishes and meaningful words full of inspiration,
encouragements, support and kind appreciations which
instantly relieves and motivate us to work for more, all for
the love of service and sake of our beloved profession and
UAP organization.
I really deeply felt humbled,
delighted, so thankful and grateful to the general membership for giving me this rare opportunity and probably a
chance of a lifetime to serve and lead this prestigious
organization of Filipino architects.
Now, as the National President of the UAP, I
have fulfilled not only a dream and a fantasy of reaching
the pinnacle of our distinguished organization, but with
great joy, excitement, hope and humility to be granted the
stewardship to lead this venerable institution; as I am so
grateful for the trust of the general membership and optimistic for the success of our shared future.
As I carry the torch of this new administration,
we mark new beginnings by again gathering in solidarity;
as we commit ourselves once again to UAP and all that it
represents, in a new chapter of its distinguished rich history. My dear colleagues, our organization is in excellent
shape, however, we are confronted too by lots challenges
that we are facing each day. We need to sustain its state
I’m also inspired by the pledge of support coming from the
National Board of Directors in all the plans and programs
we have initiated and started.
I know this is quite a tough mission bringing
people with different views, outlooks and idealism
together. But still I am confident that with their
initial interest and expression of support in this
longtime wish and worthy endeavor to finally
have the unity we wanted for the sake of the
profession
and
architects of the
future generation. How I
really wanted
this
matter
come to fruition and I
encourage all
of you to help
and support me in this
“Unity of Purpose”
which might be the
turning point of total
harmonious unity and
cooperation
among
Filipino
architects
regardless of professional
affiliations.
Indeed, a dream come
true. We must remember that we must be
united, and the outpouring of generosity and
compassion reminded
us that in times of
challenges, we UAP
Members shall move
forward together, as
one community and
should serve as a catalyst of unity among
Filipino architects. We
must work together to
achieve common goals
through selflessness,
collaboration,
trust,
mutual respect and all out
support.
With my 15 years’ experience in
the government – as an elected
official, 6 years as municipal councilor and 9 years completing my 3 terms then as vice mayor – I have learned that
no obstacle is too great when there is consensus building
and everybody on the team has to set their eyes on our
common goals and objectives. Perhaps this is what defines
my presidency in the UAP: consensus building an