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The UAP has been instrumental in the passing of Republic Act 9266 : The Architect ’ s Law of 2004 , effective April 26 , 2004 . On 22 June 2004 , the PRC , through its Board of Architecture , accredited the UAP as the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects ( IAPOA ). The new law granted Filipino architects more definitive rights , benefits and distinction as against other professionals in the construction industry
For its volunteer works , UAP was chosen in addressing housing problems , urban degradation , environmental conservation and promotion of volunteerism for socioeconomic development ; the UAP was a Regional Nominee to the “ Search for Outstanding Volunteers ” by the Philippine National Service Coordinating Agency ( PNVSCA ) in its celebration of National Volunteer Month last December 2005 . PNVSCA takes the lead in advocating and recognizing the contributions of volunteers to nationbuilding and international cooperation .
In April 2010 , in celebration of the Earth Day , the UAP , through its advocacy group “ Green Architecture Movement ”, was awarded the 2009 Father Neri Satur Award for Environmental Heroism - the only accredited professional organization in the Philippines to receive such a prestigious environmental award .
Last November 2010 , the UAP has been bestowed the EAROPH 50th Golden Jubilee Award in recognition of its substantial contribution to the advancement of Planning , Development and Management of Human Settlements in the Philippines . The Award was given in celebration of EAROPH ’ s 50th Anniversary and the 2010 Congress in Adelaine , Australia .
The UAP has a roster of membership numbering more than 30,000 or 100 % of the total registered architects at the Professional Regulation Commission ( PRC ). This number is expected to increase with the advent of the automatic membership clause under RA 9266 and the registration of new board passers of the recent PRC licensure examinations .
The UAP encourages all of its members , their firms , and foreign and local components to engage in providing pro bono services as part their contributions to the highest aspirations of the architecture profession and the organization in service to society . Through participation in whatever format they may choose , every member of the UAP can support and further the values of the organization in terms of its advocacy for sustainable design and practices , diversity , and elevation of the stature of the profession of architecture in the eyes of the public .
Recently , the UAP has launched a nationwide program dubbed as “ Bayanihang Arkitektura ” that encourages all members , and chapters to engage in providing pro bono services as part their contributions to the highest aspirations of the architecture profession and the organization in service to society . Under the program , UAP chapters including their members offer their architectural expertise in an advisory capacity free of charge for several socio-civic projects
The UAP has been involved in government projects such as Bayanihang Pampaaralan with the Department of Education , the 200-bed Catarman Provincial Hospital in Northern Samar , the “ Alay sa Ginhawa at Kalusugan ” program which aims to provide fully-functional community health centers nationwide , the “ Disaster Resilient Shelter Project ” with several local government units , “ Kapamilya Shower Na !” a Mobile Shower Project , professional services for the design of the medium-rise buildings for the In-City Housing Project along Estero de San Miguel in coordination with Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission , to name a few .
International Affiliations
The UAP is a member of the following international organizations :
International Union of Architects ( UIA ), an international organization of 110 institutes of architects worldwide .
Architects Regional Council for Asia ( ARCASIA ) , a regional organization of 17 institutes of architects in Asia
Eastern Regional Organization for Planning and Human Settlements ( EAROPH ), non-governmental multi-sectoral organization which covers all countries in Asia , Australasia and the Pacific region .
APEC Architect Central Monitoring Council ASEAN Architect Contact Information United Architects of the Philippines
Address : UAP Bldg ., No . 53 Scout Rallos Street , Diliman , Quezon City
Telephone Nos . ( 632 ) 4126403 / 4126364 / 4126374 / 4123311 / 4123312
Fax No . ( 632 ) 3721796 Email Address : uapnational @ yahoo . com Websites : www . united-architects . org
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