UAP Post (Fiscal Year 2016-2017) | Page 6

vice president for area d / secretary general It is great privilege and honor to present my colleagues and partners in the industry the programs and objectives from the UAP Office of the Secretary General for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017. In response to the overwhelming support and confidence, the following projects have been developed for the betterment of service and for the benefit of UAP general membership as well as the Organization. A. B. Arch. Ferdinand A. Dumpa, UAP Vice President for Area D On behalf of Area D, my heartfelt felicitations to the general membership, the members of the National Board of Directors and the Organizing Committee of Joint Area Assembly as we hold our 2016 UAP Joint Area Assembly with the theme, “Xtream: Architects in Action” in Iloilo City. I am confident that our current thrust are on the right track and this year’s theme is very timely and significant as we continue to contribute progressive ideas and initiatives and build eminent goodwill for the welfare of our community. Our keen participation and involvement and sharing our available treasures to this activity mark valued success not only in tangible assistance but most importantly when we touch people’s heart. When we work hand in hand with harmony of solidarity we will project the value and importance of the role of architects in nation building and public service as what A. Philip Randolph said “Let the nation and the world know the meaning of numbers.” Again, congratulations! Let us continue to encourage the members of our beloved organization to leave a legacy and achieve excellence in every aspect of our commitment. Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Filipino! national auditor C. D. Dynamic Workforce for the UAP HQ Personnel: by providing trainings, development programs, assistance and recognition programs to build a competent workforce and harmonious rapport within Guided by the the UAP National office. plans and proEffective Communication grams in line with and Documentation for the the UAP AdvocaUAP: by incorporating techcy Unity, Acnology and introducing UAP countability and Mobile apps, UAP Text and Professional ExMobile Blast, UAP website cellence is a great enhancement, posting on step going to the social media daily E2nd quarter of Newsletter “Keeping You Fiscal Year. This Posted” and exhibit of archimotivates me to tects and their works in UAP do the responsibilHQ. Through these means of ities more efficommunication, all local, ciently to repreeven international, chapters sent the Organizawill be connected and updattion well in all its ed easily on what is happenundertakings. ing with the Organization. With full support This will encourage UAP from every archimembers to promote the tect of the Organiprofession for public awarezation makes all ness because information plans, programs dissemination is made easier and goals attainaArch. Rene Heray, FUAP, AA by aid of technology reble within the sources. reach. On that Secretary General note, I encourage Improvement of Recordeveryon e to conkeeping for the UAP General Membership: by tinuously participate in promoting our profession enhancement of UAP database, reactivation of through the UAP. library and archives to ensure efficient management of UAP corporate documents and records. Let our profession be a channel of great influence that will Efficient impact lives Support of people. Be Function united, acfor the countable, General and excellent Public: by in everything instilling we do! volunteerism in socio-civic Mabuhay ang Pilipinas, Mabuhay ang Arkitekworks and public service of the architects in the tong Pilipino! Organization, down to its chapters and members thru wide-range Corporate Social Responsibility Programs or response to calamity projects as our country frequently needed. “... all local, even international, chapters will be connected and updated easily on what is happening with the Organization ” Arch. Eldred Caesar I. Tan, FUAP National Auditor It is my distinct honor and privilege to greet the editorial staff of the UAP POST under the able leadership of Ar. Edlee S. Tusi as they roll out the maiden issue for FY2016-2017. The UAP POST plays a vital role in the scheme of things because “a well-informed membership is an enlightened membership.” Nowadays, we are bombarded with a lot of news items both from traditional media and social media that it is sometimes difficult to discern what is true and what is not. Many of man’s problems are caused by wrong information or mis-information and it is becoming a daunting task for one, even with good intentions to be able to give “the correct and accurate” information. Thus, a credible 6 publication like the UAP POST fills the void and quenches the thirst of our members for valuable and reliable information. Lastly, may I remind you all that before you compose the first sentence, always bear in mind our theme “Unity Accountability and Professional Excellence” and you will never go wrong. Soar High, UAP. Congratulations and more power to all! The UAP Post • Vol. 42 Issue 01 • July—September 2016