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1st Sustainable Building Technology Conference

Sunday, October 24, 2010

This coming November 11 and 12, three of the most respected organizations in the country are bringing you another first. The Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) and the Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) have teamed up with the Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI) for the country’s 1st Sustainable Building Technology Conference.

With the theme “The GREEN Dream: Tomorrow’s Technology, Today”, this two-day conference will be held alongside the two biggest industry events, PHILCONSTRUCT 2010 and HVAC/R PHILIPPINES 2010, at the SMX Convention Center. Its primary aim is to unite the different industries in accomplishing the national framework for climate change through educating professionals, paving the way for the development and implementation of green building technologies. It will be the only annual conference specifically dedicated to the full realization of energy efficiency and sustainability in the Philippines.

Our keynote speaker is the world guru in green architecture, Karan Grover. A pioneer in the field of green building and design, Grover has gained recognition for his revolutionary work, leading the US Green Building Council to honor him with the Platinum Award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in 2002 – the first architect in the world to gain such distinction. Among the topics that will be discussed in the conference are: the Science of Green Building, the Need for Energy Efficient Building Standards, Green Home Building, Sustainable Site & Design, and many more.

Over 200 delegates composed of architects, contractors, developers, engineers, home owners, project managers, and more will be invited to take part in this unique learning experience. As an experienced Architect, you can contribute to this cause by becoming one of the conference’s delegates. Help us recognize the contributions each of us can make and communicate the importance of protecting our natural environment.

To register, please direct your inquiries through email at heidi.abara@globallinkmp.com.

Love in the time of Dengue and Tragedy

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

by Arch. Kirby Zalameda, uap

The onset of the formation of the committee for communications and information along with putting together the chapter’s journal came about the time my family and I were about to take our vacation back home. Needless to say, this is being written after a full day of going out with the family and feasting in gastronomical delights only available in Pinas.....Writing this while on vacation also placed me in a very profound vantage point to give insight in the events that surround our much celebrated founding.

Full of excitement and zeal, affected to a high degree with messages delivered by the highest personalities of our affiliation, one can’t help to be delivered to a state of anxiousness mesmerizing on things planned for architects in the UAE. Indeed the three year program to levitate our profession in the local scene in the UAE has profound effects already at this stage. It is indeed an exciting time for us.

Here in the Philippines. We have an outbreak of Dengue reaching a historical high. Scary. The news tells of how it attacks and how it affects the system. Scary to ponder that you only have Off Lotion as the first line of defense and if gets in, you’ll have to hack it with the meds and the IV. Very saddening to see most of the affected are kids.

Here in the Philippines. We’re dealing with the recent tragedy of the Quirino Grandstand-Tourist Bus hostage taking: Everything in shambles. Looking for some clear direction. The government’s investigation almost looking like a witch hunt. Too late. Embarrassed to international proportions. Tragedy. Very tragic. Lost of innocent lives. Let’s not discuss how they were lost. It’s just too tragic.

Here in the Philippines. It’s almost a year since Typhoon Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng.

Sigh. That’s a lot to digest.

How do you go on? How do you move from these? Simple, you just do and you just have to believe in what is eternally good. You have to find your corner of strength and invest in it fully.
Our strength is in family. Our strength is in love for our family. It is the very reason why we are here. Then we are gifted with a persevering love for our profession. That uncanny sense
of betterment, always on a striving for perfection mode. The long-awaited chartering has opened the gates for us, much like race gates being raised in front of eager-to-run pure-bred
stallions. Now we can run and see how fast we can go.

Don’t forget to raise your heads up high when you run. We can do this.

When the Filipino Community Heeds for Help, the UAE-AUH Chapter Responds

by Arch. Dante Alba, uap

For the benefit of those who are new to the Middle East and its culture, Iftar, refers to the evening meal for breaking the daily fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Or a meal served at the end of the fasting day during Ramadan, to break the day’s fast. Literally, “breakfast.” Iftar during Ramadan is often done as a community, with Muslims gathering to break their fast together (extracted from www.ezsoftech.com). This is considered a feast after fasting for no food and drinks from sunrise to sunset.

In the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, The UAP-AUH Chapter initiated an outreach/iftar feeding program to benefit The Light of Allah Community of its wards housed at the new Philippine Embassy/POLO office at Al Bateen. The Program was named, Eid-A-Ward and it aimed to give assistance to distressed Filipina OFW workers who are currently housed in the Philippine Embassy Offices. The Light of Allah Community sought for the support of the Filipino organizations in Abu Dhabi to reach out a helping hand in assistance to our less fortunate countrymen.

The UAP-Abu Dhabi Chapter, UAP Dubai, UAPGA Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah responded to the call and had its own fund raising drive to support the program. The members were encouraged to participate and some even sought for the help of sources outside of the UAP/UAPGA. The collected relief goods were collected and packed in the penthouse of the Eclipse Hotel in Liwa Street in Abu Dhabi and the UAP and UAPGA has proudly raised several boxes of everyday goods and cash amounting to AED 1,500.00. Grateful and smiling faces greeted the group upon entry to the courtyard adjacent to the ward accommodation. There were about 150 wards housed within the premises. Brother Ismail Sorio gathered all of his wards to greet and welcome the UAP contingent and he made a heartening speech about people helping people, he gave hope to those who are in need. Sometimes, only hope remains for these people, and we extended our helping hand, we managed to keep their spirits afloat, their dreams intact, and we can also only wish that they’d succeed in their endeavours.

The group has left the premises with a sense of accomplishment, and has partaken in the old Filipino way “bayahinan”. Surely, this will not be the first and last activity of its kind that the UAP-Abu Dhabi will involve itself into.

The Beginning of an Era: UAP-UAE CHARTERING

by Arch. Yvette Marie Panlilio De Jesus, uap

The Charter Presentation Rites saw the induction of 52 architects from Abu Dhabi and 93 architects from Dubai. With the swearing-in rite presided over by Arch. Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap UAP National President. The presentation of the respective chapter banners numbered 123 and 124 to Abu Dhabi and Dubai by the UAP National Executive VP – Arch. Michael T. Ang, fuap. Immediately after the pinning ceremony the respective chapter presidents, Arch. Rico B. Ado, uap, Abu Dhabi Chapter Charter President and Arch. Arny Lana, uap, Dubai Chapter Charter President, delivered their inaugural messages to the new UAP members. Arch Rico B. Ado, stressed the vision of “UNA SA Lahat 2012, Empowering the Filipino Architects in the UAE” with emphasis of the 3 years progressive vision on Unity, Nurturing, and Advocacy. As for Arch Arny V. Lana, he spoke of the challenges and expectations that lay ahead of the respective
UAP chapters. Inspiring messages was also given by UAP’s immediate past president, Arch Ana S.
Mangalino-Ling, fuap, acknowledging the efforts and sacrifices of the Filipino professional. She also recounted that the drive to facilitate the immediate establishment of a UAP chapter here in the Middle East Region was inspired through a personal experience.

The event was graced by no less than the Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, Her Excellency Grace Princesa. During the speech, Her Excellency spoke of the Filipino’s inherent assets that all Filipinos should be aware and be proud of. Continuous support in the effort to uplift our profession and continue to strive for excellence for our profession and the country. Her Excellency has also called the Filipino Architects support in her advocacy with the welfare and protection of migrant workers herein the UAE. For his part, UAP President Ramon S. Mendoza spoke of the UAP’s plans and programs for the year ahead. On the same event number of design firms
and offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were given special plaques of recognition for their
preferential employment of Filipino architects. These companies are Al Habtoor Leighton LLC, Teo A. Khing Design Consultants, Landmark Group, Aedas Middle East, and KEO International Consultants. A special citation was also made for Cadiz International - as being the only architectural firm owned by a Filipino. In the afternoon, the event continued with the
Induction Ceremonies for YAP’s (Young Architects of the Philippines) new set of Officers. Induction rites was presided by UAP UAE Abu Dhabi Chapter President Arch Rico B. Ado, uap. On the same account, UAP National has formally announced its recognition of YAP as UAP’s Graduate Auxilliary member, thus now called UAPGA-YAP.

Before the event concluded, Arch. Angeline Chua Chiaco, who is also a member of the Professional
Regulation Commission’s Board of Architecture, delivered her message by commending the SPLBEFLEA
examinees for their efforts in fulfilling their aspirations to become registered and licensed Filipino Architects. An inspiring closing remark was delivered by UAP and UAPGA-YAP’s founding Chairman Arch. Rico B. Ado, uap.

An approximate of 300 guests came to witness and to take part in this milestone event. A combination of Registered and License Architects and its Graduate Auxilliaries has been brought together in this event, pleasantly demonstrating the camaraderie amongst the Filipino Communities. Colleagues from UAP-KSA represented by Arch. Liyo Cefre have also graced the
event to show their support to our noble profession. Likewise, Representatives from the Filipino
Professional Groups, headed by Engr. Tony Morales, expressed their support in the Newly Chartered Chapter.

It’s MISSION in POSSIBLE

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects in the Philippines, Pampanga-City of San Fernando Chapter as it launches its first Professional Social Responsibility (PSR) Program headed by Arch. Rj Mallari (Chapter President) and Arch. Jose Juco (Chairman), joined forces with the Rotary Club of Western Pampanga headed by Ed Panlaqui (President); conducted a very successful Medical and Dental Project at Batang 2nd Sasmuan, Pampanga last August 22, 2010. A total of 261 beneficiaries were treated during the affair.

“Kapag may Itinanim, May Aanihin”

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects in the Philippines, Pampanga-City of San Fernando Chapter joined the Nationwide Tree Planting 2010, last October 4, 2010. The Chapter decided to plant 150 seedlings on three (3) Public schools here in Pampanga, namely San Isidro Elementary School, Dolores Elementary School and San Fernando Elementary School. Assisted by Administrative head of each school, teachers, students and the planters “architects” made this event a success. The Chapter aims to fulfill and support whatever course it may take to preserve Mother Earth and the natural beauty of San Fernando, Pampanga.

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UAP QC ELLIPTICAL CHAPTER BOARD MEETING

The UAP QC Elliptical Chapter held its third Board Meeting at the National Housing Authority (NHA) Executive Lounge last October 7, 2010. The largest Board Meeting for this year (2010-2011) to date was presided by 2010-2011 Chapter President Gregoria M. Mercado and attended by 14 officers and members with Mr. Francis Gili of Globe Marketing. Shown in picture from left to right are Architect Allen Victorio (Director), Architect Gregoria “June” Mercado (Chapter President), Architect Rowie Francisco (Treasurer), Architect Lorna Plata (former President), Architect Roxie Rivera (Director) with Architect Nonoy Castillo (2009-2010 Chapter Secretary) at the foreground. Other attendees were Architects Frankie Alican, Dan Cocjin, Nelia Ambrosio (Immediate Past President), Louie Nandro Vito ( Chapter Secretary), Art Rilveria (Auditor), Joven Ontina, Arnel Alvarado (Vice President for Programs).

Among the topics discussed during this meeting were facilitation of members’ attendance in District Activities, payment of Chapter Dues, Greenovation concert, Anniversary Celebration, and the Asian Green Buildings trip to Singapore and Malaysia.

AREA A MEETING

A Meeting was called by Area A Vice President Arch. Richard Garcia (center) regarding the Finalization of the Consultative Meeting activities this coming October 22-23, 2010 at Thunderbird Resort, Poro Point, La Union. (L-R) Arch. Markel Luna, Arch. Mohammadsarfraz A. Uttoh, Arch. Donato A. Magcale, Arch. Richard Garcia, National VP Arch. Michael Ang, Arch. Rey Carandang, Arch. Bibs Losande, National Auditor Arch. Dondon De Guzman and Secretary General Arch. Rey S. Gabitan.

UAP FLAG RAISING RITES

Flag Raising Rites were held at the UAP Headquarters at Scout Rallos Chapter. This Was participated by the CAMANAVA Hilaga Chapter. In photos- Arch. Russel Fatima N. Moleta, Committee Chairman of WDA ’10, UAP National Auditor Lito Soriano, UAP National President Ramon S. Mendoza, Arch. Boyet Arsenio and CAMANAVA Hilaga Chapter President Arch. Mohammadsarfraz A. Uttoh.

MEETING WITH DEPED OFFICIALS RE: UAP ISKUL TAKUBETS

A Courtesy Meeting with DEPED Officials regarding the possibilities for a joint project Source funding in the implementation of UAP National Special Project- UAP ISKUL TAKUBETS. (L-R) Arch. Dennis A. Villanueva, Chair Special Project on School Toilets, Dir. Oliver Hernandez, DEPED Dir. for Physical Facilities and School Engineering Division, DEPED Asst. Sec. and Chief of Staff Reynaldo D. Laguda, UAP National President Ramon S. Mendoza, DEPED USEC Francisco M. Valera, CAMANAVA Chapter President Arch. Mohammadsarfraz A. Uttoh, Arch. Jojito Jaime S. Ubina, member, special project on public toilet and Arch. Renato A. Heray, Chair, National Special Project.

UAP and DEPED Officials interact thru dialog discussion on UAP ISKUL TAKUBETS, Funding Source, Architectural Design to include School Campus Site Planning

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