UAP A2B Thanksgiving and Turn Over Ceremonies

Friday, April 8, 2011

an annual gathering of incoming and outgoing officers and members of uap a2b district. a two day event of thanksgiving, turn over ceremonies, training of incoming officers, teambuilding and seminars (4TS)...we also had an exhibit of architects' projects. the event was attended by almost a hundred members and guest... arch rossette santos spoke on the introduction of green building rating system and how to design green buildings..... while arch jose juco talked about guidelines and strategies in conducting chapter meeting with the incoming and outgoing officers... the event was capped with a fellowship and recognition night.
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UAP partners with Red Cross

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Philippine Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, which provides
services to uplift the lives of the underprivileged. One of its basic services is the Blood Services, which works on providing the country with adequate and safe blood supply from volunteer, non-remunerated blood donors.

The PRC operates a network of blood service facilities nationwide, their
capabilities to provide manpower and logistics support to the UAP, necessary for mass blood donation activities as well as issuing blood to architects in need, is dependent on the support to its blood service program The UAP, which operates and maintains regional chapters nationwide, will provide the necessary support by being the source of blood donors, through regular mass blood donation activity among its members and networks, that will complement its needs and requirements for the purpose of ready availability of blood, regardless of blood type, for every individual architect at anytime and anywhere.

On this precept, the PRC and the UAP agreed to conduct annual mass blood
donation (MBD) every year starting on March 26, 2011. The MBD project shall be called ‘DUGO AT SERBISYO, UMAAGAPAY ANG ARKITEKTONG PILIPINO”’.

Mechanics:
1. The PRC represented by each PRC Blood Center in coordination with UAP,
to be represented by designated chapter officers from its 128 chapters
nationwide; shall jointly plan, prepare, and conduct a nationwide
simultaneous Mass blood donation activity in each of the City or
municipalities where a PRC Blood Center is located. Each Blood center will
be matched with the nearest UAP chapter/chapters or district in the vicinity.
2. The PRC and UAP shall undertake the promotion and dissemination of
information to generate support and participation among its members,
families, employees, industry partners, and friends, as well as walk in donors for each blood donation activity organized under the MOA.

ALL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
ALL DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Regional Districts B1, B2, A3, A4 and A5

An Invitation to Participate in the Nationwide Mass Blood Donating
Activity of UAP and the Philippine Red Cross on UAP Foundation Day – Saturday, March 26, 2011

1. Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 35 re: Nationwide Conduct of DUGO
AT SERBISYO:UMAAGAPAY ANG ARKITEKTONG PILIPINO - A Nationwide Mass Blood Donating Activity of UAP and the Philippine Red Cross on UAP Foundation Day - March 26, 2011, the Office of the National President is encouraging all Chapter Officers and Members of Regional Districts B1, B2, A3, A4 and A5 to participate in this activity.

2. Further, we would like also to encourage your family, your architectural firm’s staff, employees and construction personnel, if any to participate in this Mass Blood Donating Activity, including Blood Typing and Data Banking.
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ECOLODGE PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP with HITESH MEHTA

Friday, March 4, 2011

The International School of Sustainable Tourism (ISST), through its President former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor, wish to invite planners, architects, environmentalists, developers, investors, government agencies, tourism operators, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, academicians and those with great interest in eco-tourism in the "ECOLODGE PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP with HITESH MEHTA" on March 24 – 28, 2011 (5 days) at ISST Campus in Subic Bay Metropolitan Area.

Hitesh Mehta is an award winning Florida-based Kenyan architect. Mr. Mehta is one of the leading voices in the emerging practice on eco-tourism and eco-lodge design. His portfolio of work in this field with indigenous communities can be found in nearly twenty countries/territories around the world. His influence and inspiration is recognized widely. In 2005, he was named one of the “25 Most Powerful People in Adventure” by Men’s Journal magazine. In 2006, the National Geographic magazine named Mr. Mehta as one of the top Tourism Pioneers. With 22 years of experience, Mr. Mehta has consulted in over 55 countries in six continents and was the Team Leader and Project Manager for the multi-award winning Crosswaters Ecolodge and Spa, China. Mr. Mehta regularly conducts research on international trends in Ecolodges and his third book - Authentic Ecolodges was published by Harper Collins in November 2010. To research the book, Hitesh, visited 44 lodges in 46 countries on 6 continents. The 36 lodges in the book are from $15 a night to over $500 a night and this book is an awesome resource (the first table-book of its kind) for investors, developers, architects, landscape architects, planners and interior designers.

Hitesh Mehta has conducted Ecolodge workshops all over the world: St. John Island, Caribbean; Rwanda, Kenya, Canada, Sikkim- India, Manila and USA. You could check his website at http://h-m-design.com/

This is a very rare and cost-effective opportunity for concerned Filipino professionals and firms to take advantage of the great learning from Mr. Mehta. The workshop is sponsored by the Department of Tourism. Attached is the promotional brochure with course outline.

For reservations and other details please contact the ISST Manila Office at 832-0996 and 834-2994 (email: minagabor2010@gmail.com), look for Ms. Ava Alcantara and Fatima Inog. The course fee is PhP20,000 inclusive of 1 lunch and 2 snacks, and course materials. This is on a "first come first served basis" in view of the limited class size requested by Mr. Mehta.
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Arkitekturang Filipino Online

Friday, February 4, 2011

Arkitekturang Filipino is a collaborative, web-based, free-content database and exhibition of notable Filipino architecture and architects. It is a joint project by the United Architects of the Philippines, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and B(b)AGO Design Collaborative. We're already uploading hundreds of vintage images to the website as a start, and we'll be uploading hundreds more as we officially launch the website at the 2011 Philippine International Arts Festival on February 22 at the UAP Headquarters.

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UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter Joins Regional District A-5 Outreach Program

Monday, January 17, 2011

The UAP Regional District A-5 with the cooperation of the Philippine Air Force 505th Search and Rescue Group conducted its Outreach Project “Alay-Kalinga Para Sa Mga Batang Aeta” and “Maagang Pamasko” as dubbed by the 505th Search and Rescue Scuadron last December 11, 2010 at the Crow Valley, Clark Field, Pampanga. The district gave as much as a total of PhP. 40,000 worth of food packages and medicines for 500 Aeta children as recipients. Other non-LGUs also joined this Dental, Medical and Gift Giving. Regional District consists of 9 local chapters such as Rizal-Taytay, Pasig, Marikina Valley, San Juan-Mandaluyong, Greenhills,Rizal-East, Rizal-Kalayaan 100, Rizal-Cainta 101 and San Juan-Pinaglabanan and 1 international chapter which is California 116. Posed with the members of Philippine Air Force 505 Search and Rescue Members were Architects Marissa M. Fame (Chapter Auditor), Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr. (District A-5 Director), Richard R. Pamplena (Chapter President) and Ma. Carina G. Arjona (Chapter Secretary) and her daughter Angela.
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UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter held Awarding Ceremonies

In response to the call of Mayor of Mandaluyong City Hon. Benjamin R. Abalos, Jr. in coming up design for city markers, the UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter had launched the Mandaluyong City Marker Design Competition last December 2010. It is a chapter project for the kick-off celebration of the 39th National Architecture Week. The competition was open to students of UAP-SJMC affiliated architectural schools in Mandaluyong City, the Rizal Technological University and the Don Bosco Technical College. This event was sponsored by Davies Paints. Last January 12, 2011, UAP-SJMC held its Awarding Ceremony for winners of the said competition. The winners who received Plaque of Recognition and cash prizes were (onset photo, L-R): Mr. Cristopher C. Nicolas – 3rd place (PhP. 1,000.00), Ms. Shielabell R. Del Rosario – 1st Place (PhP. 3,000.00), Ms. Ma. Delia C. Quilang – 2nd Place (PhP. 2,000.00) and Mr. Marben Victor S. Galvan – Fourth Place (PhP. 500.00/Consolation).
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UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter Adopt a Barangay Project

UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter President Arch. Richard R. Pamplena, uap receiving the Plaque of Appreciation from Brgy. Barangka Ibaba Capt. Atty. Jesus C. Cruz for the support extended to the Barangay Day Care Center. In the photo were (L-R) Day Care Teacher Ms. Veronica B.Leus, Chapter Member Rowena Osorio, Chapter Auditor Marissa M. Fame, Chapter Director for Education Ma. Carmen S. Yatco, Chapter President Richard Pamplena, Capt. Jesus C. Cruz, Chapter Vice President for Operations Alexander M. Aguila and Barangay Secretary Mr. Manuel B. Loresca.

Barangay Barangka Ibaba Secretary Mr. Manuel B. Loresca signing the Turnover / Transmittal document of the donated Window Type Air-conditioning Equipment. Chapter President Arch. Richard R. Pamplena presented the document to the Barangay Council. Witnessing the turnover were UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter Board Members as well as Members of the Barangka Ibaba Barangay Council namely (L-R standing): Architects Rowena Osorio, Marissa M. Fame, Ma. Carmen S. Yatco, Alexander M. Aguil, Councilors Mr. Oscar M. Rodelas and Mr. Ranillo C. Dela Cruz, Day Care Center Teacher Ms. Veronica B. Leus and Councilor Mr. Faustino C. Cruz, Jr.

Enjoying the now more conducive learning environment cooled by the donated aircon, Day Care Center Pupils assisted by their parents and guardians, posed for photo opts with the UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter Board Members and the Barangay Barangka Ibaba Council Members.
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WORLD DAY OF ARCHITECTURE- Iriga Rinconada

In connection with the WORLD DAY OF ARCHITECTURE, The IRIGA-RINCONADA CHAPTER was invited by the UAPSA for their 2 Days general assembly with the theme, “UAPSA: Responding to the needs of the Global Society, Helping Build a Greener Community” which was held at University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City. The activities was participated by all the schools of Architecture in Bicol B5, they are Bicol University (BU), Aquinas University of Legazpi (AUL), Daet State University, Cam. Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC, Nabua & Naga), University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP), Sorsogon State Colleges and the Host, University of Saint Anthony (USANT).




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The First Badminton Night of the UAP Diliman Chapter : A Collaboration with the “Architects for Adventure”

The UAP Diliman Chapter is truly composed of well-rounded individuals : a group that not only concentrates on academics and the professional concerns, but also on fitness and health. The Chapter has been consistently present at and supportive of “wellness” activities like the UAP’s Fitness Nights, which featured Hip Hop Abs, Yoga, Social Dancing, and Kickboxing.

Upon the invitation of the “Architects for Adventure”, the Dilimaners organized its Badminton Night, held at Power Smash in Makati, last January 10, 2011. It gave the Chapter’s members the chance to show off their sports skills. Making new friends in the process. It was tiring, yet stress-free… a gratifying experience. With that said, the UAP Badminton Night will surely be a regular event.
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The UAP Diliman Chapter Provides an A/C Unit for a Special Education Classroom at Enlisted Men's Signal Village Elementary School, DepEd NCR Div. of Taguig & Pateros, District II

Academic Excellence has been one of the UAP Diliman Chapter’s advocacies, believing that education should be prioritized by the government. But the government cannot do it alone; that is, each one of us should contribute to the collective goal of uplifting the standards of our Public Schools and Universities. Special needs should also be addressed.

Last January 6, 2011, the UAP Diliman Chapter granted the request of Enlisted Men's Signal Village Elementary School, DepEd NCR Div. of Taguig & Pateros, District II. The Chapter provided an Air Conditioning Unit, which the school’s Special Education classroom badly needed, turning it into an environment conducive to learning, especially for students with special needs.

The Dilimaners, represented by Markel Luna (Chapter President), Minnie Rosel (General Welfare Chair), and Albert Rosel (Chapter CPD-CPE Director) were just too happy to turn over the unit, knowing that the little gesture would greatly and positively affect the school.
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The UAP Diliman Chapter Leads the Launch of UAP’s “Fitness Nights: Kickboxing Series”

After the success of the previous “Fitness Nights” sessions, the UAP General Welfare once again treats UAP architects to something new. Kickboxing was a perfect choice, combining exercise with self-defense techniques.

Last January 5, 2011, the UAP Headquarters was transformed into a Boxing gym, complete with an instructor. It’s something to look forward to every Wednesday night, for the whole month of January, 2011.
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Design Against the Elements Competition Winners

Friday, January 14, 2011

The winners of the Design Against the Elements (DAtE) Global Design Competition was announced today at a ceremony held at the San Miguel Coporation Headquarters in Ortigas. The Chairman of the Board of Judges announced the winners in the presence of Senator Loren Legarda and the other partners in the Competition led by the United Architects of the Philippines, the Quezon City Government, San Miguel Properties and MyShelter Foundation. The winning design will be built in Quezon City thru the initiative of Mayor Herbert Bautista and will be funded by San Miguel Properties.

The Opening Ceremonies of the DAtE Final Judging was held the day earlier at the UAP Teatro Arkitekto and graced by Vice-President Jejomar Binay who is also the HUDCC Chairman. Mayor Herbert Bautista of Quezon City welcomed the foreign jurors and guests to the Opening of Exhibits.

The winners are:
Category 1: Professional
First Place: Ar. Johanna Ferrer Guldager (Denmark) - Entry# 187
Second Place: Ar. Samuel John Williams (England) - Entry# 178

Special Awards:
• Energy Award: Ar. Romolo Nati (Italy) - Entry# 111
• Green Design: Ar. Vasanth Packirisamy (India) - Entry# 223

Category 2: Student/Graduate
First Place: Dao Thanh Hai (Vietnam) - Entry# 171
Second Place: Martin Schorn (Austria) - Entry# 101

Special Awards:
• Energy Award: Karen Michelle Gill (USA) - Entry# 238
• Green Design: Stefan Borisov Vankov (Germany) - Entry# 127

Judges:
Ar. Yolanda David Reyes (Chair/Philippines);
Ar. Alan Cruz (Philippines);
Ar. Ian Athfield (New Zealand);
Ar. Eleena Jamil (Malaysia);
Ar. Albert Dubler (France);
Ar. William Higgins (USA); and
Ar. Luis Enrique Cardiel (Mexico)
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Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco

Friday, January 7, 2011

Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco in Florence http://www.fondazione-delbianco.org/  is a non-profit institution endorsing projects and events both for students and professors from different countries and cultures through its extensive network worldwide. The projects were successful and received positive feedback amongst people because of the mutual exchange of knowledge. Participants in those events were able to present their views on various aspects of their expertise and culture.
Next projects are:
-          International Congress “Domes in the World” staged November 2011 http://www.domesintheworld.com/, about domes – civil and religious – in many world cultures, and already received around 200 papers from architects and experts from 5 continents.
-     “Degree & Profession”, a project for experts and graduates to receive acknowledgments for their researches and skills (see the attachment and http://www.florence-expo.com/)
-         International workshops for students on various topics of art, architecture, history, planning, tourism, social sciences, cultural heritage, etc. http://www.fondazione-delbianco.org/workshop/lista.asp?anno=2011
-         personal art exhibitions in the Foyer of Auditorium al Duomo in Florence, Italy (see the attachment and http://www.auditoriumalduomo.com/)
-          the initiative “90 Days for Intercultural Dialogue” (see the attachment)
-         University Delegates program, for graduates to live an experience in Florence, Italy, for one month (see the attachment)
-        the www.lifebeyondtourism.org/photoblog, where anyone can share photos of their individual perception of culture.  It is easy to use (just click How to Use on the Home Page) and it is free to register.

These projects aim to promote intercultural dialogue as well as, cultural knowledge among people around the world and to share the experience of the diverse cultures existing in the world.

You can find more information of all the projects in the attached document and if our Organization is interested in taking part in our initiatives, please email Michaela Zackova Rossi at http://us.mc768.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=sviluppo@lifebeyondtourism.org  (in English).
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Degree & Profession Offers International Award for Graduates



Heritage and Intercultural Dialogue:
the role of the young generations for the development of the society through creativity, technology and traditional knowledge

Florence, Italy – December 15, 2010 - Degree & Profession launched the Florence World Festival that will open in Florence on the 16th of February 2011 in the Life Beyond Tourism® Auditorium al Duomo (Via de’ Cerretani, 54/r) and it is a unique chance for students to gain international recognition and to connect directly with professionals and experts from all over the world,
This year the Festival will be focused on the Heritage and Intercultural Dialogue and the role of the young generations. The topics discussed will focus on architecture, preservation of cultural heritage, civil engineering, restoration, urban planning, design, fashion, visual art and tourism.
         The Festival provides also a competition for young graduates that have the opportunity to present of their own graduate theses in front of an audience of experts and professionals and the opportunity to win the Life Beyond Tourism Award of 2.000€. Other prizes include 3 medals offered by the President of Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano.
         “Winning the ‘Life Beyond Tourism Award’ during a previous Degree & Profession - Florence Festival was a part of a dream of mine,” said Sofia Mavridou, a previous winner. “The Florence International Expo is a very interesting event for meeting professors, companies, making friends and exchanging ideas about our interests and about life in general.”
The Festival is part of the project Degree & Profession that includes the  annual Virtual Expo, an online database in which graduates can upload their Master’s theses or degree projects to gain international visibility with employers and companies on the website www.florence-expo.com.
          Degree & Profession is a project promoted by the Romualdo del Bianco Foundation, a non-profit organization which seeks to stimulate intercultural dialogue among youth. The foundation also promotes International Regional Festivals around the world throughout the year to establish regional networks among students, graduates and professionals.

For more information, please contact:
Chiara Gomiselli - Promo Florence Events
Organizing Office for Romualdo del Bianco Foundation
Tel: (+39) 055 285588
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Kickboxing

UAP's General Welfare Committee is inviting you to its Kickboxing Series... It starts this Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, 7-8 pm, UAP Headquarters, Sct. Rallos, QC....(It's free, hehe)...
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