“Vision is not enough, it must be combined withventure.It is not enough to stare up the steps, we

must step up the stairs.”

Thou

ghts

.. se

e pa

ge 0

6

2

The Official Publication ofThe United Architects of the Philippines

The Integrated and Accredited ProfessionalOrganization of Architects (IAPOA)

in the Philippines., holder of Accreditation No. 001,the first to be issued by the Professional Regulation

Commission in 1975. The UAP-IAPOA has a currentmembership of over 22,000, affiliated with 111 local

chapters and 5 international chapters

EDITORIAL BOARD F.Y. 2007-2008

Chairman, Editorial BoardMedeliano T. Roldan, fuap

Editor-in-ChiefHenry Steve R. Olonan, uap

Associate EditorCarlo Fundador B. Marudo, uap

Managing EditorWayne Mathew J. Jaro, uap

News EditorGrace Edralin, uap

News WriterFelicisimo Tejuco, Jr. , uap

Design and LayoutJoseph O. Calasara, uap

Corresponding EditorKarl Aries Emerson Cabilao, uap

ContributorCelso Nieves, fuap

Editorial ConsultantDiogenes Barredo, fuap

Editorial OfficeUAP Post

National Secretariat, 5th floor, UAP NationalHeadquarters,

53 Scout Rallos St., Quezon City 1103, PhilippinesTel. Nos. (632) 412-6364, 412-6374, 412-6403

Fax No. (632) 372-1796E-group: uappost@yahoogroups.com

E-mail: uapnational@yahoo.comWebsite: www.united-architects.org

Editorial Board FY 2007-2008

UAP Executive Committee F.Y. 2006-2007

Medeliano T. Roldan, fuapNational President

Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuapNat’l Executive Vice President

Ramon S. Mendoza, fuapVice President for Area A

Ramon S. Mendoza, fuapVice President for Area B

Danilo M. Fuentebella, uapVice President for Area C

Prospero A. Abellano, fuapVice President for Area D

Wayne Mathew J. Jaro, uapSecretary-General

Serge T. Chua Jr., uapNational Treasurer

Amado E. Tandoc, uapNational Auditor

Edric Marco C. Florentino, fuapImmediate Past National President

Maria Cristina V. Turalba, fuapChancellor, College of Fellows

Steve is letting go of the handrails and going for the ride ofhis life. Looking forward to a busy but great year, he is far

from slowing down just yet. Although he is taking on biggerresponsibilities, he makes sure to make time for the little

things that keeps him sane and balanced.

Aside from working for th UAP Post, he’s a contributingwriter for the latest issue of the Philippines Architects

Journal (PAJ) under the office of the UAP NationalExecutive Vice President. Archt FATJr is also the Area ACouncil Chairman for Documentation and Publication as

well as is an adviser and former chapter president of theUAP Rizal-Kalayaan100 of District A5.

"Out with the old, in with the new". This does notnecessarily hold true for this architect-writer from Cebu.The New Year is more than just concocting newresolutions. More importantly, it is also about sustainingthe good stuff from the previous year and picking upvaluable lessons. Just like getting inspiration from atransportation system feat of a Third World city, asdiscussed in his column.

HENRHENRHENRHENRHENRY STEVE R. OLOY STEVE R. OLOY STEVE R. OLOY STEVE R. OLOY STEVE R. OLONNNNNANANANANANEditor-in chief / Quezon City Chapter

CARLO FUNDCARLO FUNDCARLO FUNDCARLO FUNDCARLO FUNDADOR BADOR BADOR BADOR BADOR B. MAR. MAR. MAR. MAR. MARUDOUDOUDOUDOUDOAssociate Editor and Design & Layout / Quezon City Chapter

KARL ARIES EMERSOKARL ARIES EMERSOKARL ARIES EMERSOKARL ARIES EMERSOKARL ARIES EMERSON FN FN FN FN F. CABIL. CABIL. CABIL. CABIL. CABILAAAAAOOOOOCorresponding Editor / Sugbu Chapter

FELICISIMO TEJUCOFELICISIMO TEJUCOFELICISIMO TEJUCOFELICISIMO TEJUCOFELICISIMO TEJUCO,,,,, JR. JR. JR. JR. JR.News / Kalayaan 100 Chapter

Leiron is the newest member of the post. Balances hisoffice job, practice, his masters degree and even hisparticipation to the UAP presently a Director for thechapter, and the next EIC of Quezon City chapter’s

official publication, Architectonics. Leiron recentlyobtained his diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

from the University of the Philippines-SURP. For lei, life istoo short. Being active while at a young age gives you

ample time to later retire a self-fulfilled life

LEIRON DE GUZMANLEIRON DE GUZMANLEIRON DE GUZMANLEIRON DE GUZMANLEIRON DE GUZMANWriter / Quezon City Chapter

“It is clear that God’s gift of wisdom to Solomon did notmean that he couldn’t make mistakes. He had been givengreat possibilities as the king of God’s chosen people, butwith them came great responsibilities; unfortunately, hetended to pursue the former and neglect the latter.‘While becoming famous as the builder of the Temple andthe palace, he became infamous as a leader whoexcessively taxed and worked his people. Visitors fromdistant lands came to admire this wise king, while his ownpeople were gradually alienated from him.’ yet it is saidthat he was The wisest man who ever lived” -

Source: The Book, People and Places; Solomon,

3

History SIDELIGHTS and THE OrganizationArchitect Henry Steve R. Olonan, uap

By-lined articles and the opinions expressed herein are those of the authors anddo not necessarily represent the official policies of the United Architectsof the Philippines. UAP Post is published every 3 months. TheUAP Post reserves the right to accept, revise, or deny,any articles submitted for publication.

Written contributions for publication must betypewritten and double spaced.Articles maybe submitted in “editable format” which canbe delivered or sent via email. Any photos orgraphics forming in part of the article mustcontain the necessary caption.

What do youchoose?

BuildinBuildinBuildinBuildinBuilding Grg Grg Grg Grg Greeneeneeneeneen

Choose, see page 05

“If you can’tchange your fate,

change yourattitude”.

“We need a revolution in architecture…Architects are responsible for close to 50 percent ofthe total energy consumption in this country and close to 50 percent of total emissions. So, ifyou want to make significant reductions…If you want to attack the problem, this is wherewe have to attack it. And attack it we can. It’s not that difficult.”— Ed Mazria

Be very afraid.

The warmest days are warmer, thecoldest days are not as coldanymore. Most of you would

agree with me on how last year’sChristmas felt like summer.

Global temperatures areexpected to increase 3.5 to 8 degreesFahrenheit by 2050, and there is a 1-in-10 chance that the increase could be farworse, a risk that many experts believeis too great to ignore.

Global warming does not occurby default. It is purely a man-madedilemma. Each bit of coal, every liter ofoil or gas that we humans burn up addsto the pack of gases in the atmospherethat surround the Earth like an everthickening blanket. This is why theScientists suppose that an increase incarbon dioxide emissions will steer thesituation to further global warming.We are already experiencing the effectsof Global Warming and the changesoccurring because of it. We can see theGlaciers are melting, plants andanimals are dying, and the figure of

harsh hurricanes and droughts areincreasing like never before. If theglobal warming continues, we canimagine even more terrible results.

We can resolve this dilemma. Infact, we have an ethical responsibilityto do so. Just some small changes to ourdaily schedules can add big differencesin helping to discontinue globalwarming. This is the time to jointogether for solving this problem.

Recently, a startling statistic hascome to light: It has been said thatbuildings consume six times as muchenergy and produce six times as muchgreenhouse gas emissions as all carsand trucks combined.

As architects, we certainly needto do something and we need to beaware that we have a big role inpreventing global warming. We cantake into consideration and incorporatethe following when designing ourbuildings:

o Controlling erosion,sedimentation, and stormwater

Green, see page 16

Everything that happens in our life,is our choice.

Each day when we wake up, it isour decision if we are going to behappy or feel miserable for the restof the day. You choose to be in agood mood or in a bad mood. Theway we feel is nobody’s fault, noteven the uncontrollablecircumstances that happen in ourdaily lives. No one else “makes usangry.” We make ourselves angrywhen we surrender control of ourattitude. Every situation is a choice.

If you can’t change your fate,change your attitude.

We all want to be successful, in allaspects of our life. Unfortunately,many of us make excuses andreasons on why we cannot succeedor take off. Actually, there is onlyone reason and that is ATTITUDE.Despite all of the factors that affectour lives - like the kind of parentswe have, the schools we attended,the part of the country we grew upin - none has as much potentialpower for affecting our futures asour attitude. Any day we wish; wecan start the process of changingour lives. We can do it immediately,or next week, or next month, ornext year. It is really up to us.

I’ve been receiving a lot of mailsabout Steven Covey’s 90/10principle and I never get tired ofreading it because it always

4

, ,

news

Professionalism. Not only shouldthis be the core value of thearchitect, it will be the thrust of

the 34th UAP National Convention.Themed “Furtherance ofProfessionalism Beyond Distinctions. Abold clearance of promotingArchitecture for now and in thefuture,” more than a thousandarchitects are expected to troop theSMX Convention Center, Pasay City from23-26 April 2008.

As a prelude, Day 0 starts off withthe opening of convention exhibits

34th National Convention:

Dinner with Mr. Tony Meloto ofGawad Kal inga as honoredguest.Seminars will keep participantsglued to their seats with diversetopics and trends l ikearchitectural photography byPaolo A lcazaren; greenarchitecture by Christopher delaCruz; wood in architecture byJoseph Javier; Sketch Up andBuilding Information Modelling.There will also be a seminar tourof the newly-opened ManilaOcean Park. At the same time,

Intramuros Golf Course, BonifacioDrive, Manila while bowlers andbilliards will proced to AMF-PuyatBowling Inn along Taft Ave. On theother hand, shutl lecockers andbasketball teams face it off at theZone in Malugay St. Makati. AnAmazing Race-inspired event, theIntramuros Arkitrektour Challenge wilalso pit ten teams in a goal-drivenrelay. The Convention formally endswith the proclamation of the newUAP national officers and the signing

Fun Forum and Fellowship

The Theme: Furtherance ofProfessionalism BeyondDistinctions. A boldclearance of promotingArchitecture for now andin the future.Professionalism enshrined inthe heart of each and everyArchitect; that which shinesthrough, despite obstacles oradversities that he may haveencountered or may encounterin the future.

The White Background represents the fresh,clear slate on which the Architect now writeshis legacy as the author of the nation’s skyline– on the advent of the promulgation of theNew Architecture Law. The festive colors ofthe simple linear design suggest the emergentfeeling of the Architect, who now enjoys the

The Gray Silhouette represents people – particularly the Architects and their friendsin the building industry converging in one venue during the Annual UAP National

Convention, advocating global relations and borderless transactions, e.g. the APECArchitects and the UAP’s global partners – ARCASIA, UIA, EAROPH.

The Evolving Skyline represents the distinctprofessional practice of each discipline, yet eventuallymerging towards a common goal of excellence – differentcolors in support of the same pillars.

LOGO DESIGN CONCEPT & RATIONALE

The Five Pillars represents Architecture as aprofession, soaring high above the horizon,supported to be more distinct, through the

passing of RA 9266 and the cooperativeefforts of all Architects through the IAPOA –

UAP.

fruits of his labor for true distinction as aprofessional.

the Election of UAP national officers andConvocation of Fellows will be held inthe afternoon. During the Honor Dinner,four UAP members will be elevated toFellows. They are: Hernani Agular,Gaudencio Retuta, Lora Rivera, andEldred Caesar Tan. Said event will alsobe graced by the presence of Hon.Aquilino Pimentel, Jr., former Senatepresident.

Day 3 will be a day of fellowship andsports. Participants may opt to join theCorregidor tour of the SecondArkilympics. Golfers will tee it off at Club

fo l lowed by two s imul taneousevents at SMX: the Tr i -Part i teNetwork meet ing and ChapterPresident’s Asssembly. Later thataf ternoon, the Nat iona l BoardMeeting will take place at Trader’sHotel while the Exhibitor’s Nightcaps the night.

The Convention formally kicks off thefollowing day with the OpeningCeremonies with VP Noli de Castroas honored guest. It will be followedby the General Assembly and AnnualBusiness Meeting and Welcome

Three days of

of the Memorandum of Agreementwith the Nat ional Bureau ofInvestigation. This year’s BoysenFellowship Night will be a circus-inspired theme where the mostcoloful and best circus outfits willwin.

The 34th UAP National Convention isoverseen by Roger T. Ong, ExecutiveDirector for Conventions andConferences; and Armando EugeneC. De Guzman, III, ConventionDirector.

By Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr.

5

news

The legal campaign maybe far fromover, but for now, it can be said,“only duly certified and licensed

architects are allowed to practicearchitecture in the country.”

Branch 22, Manila of the Regional TrialCourt (RTC) through the presiding judge,Marino M. dela Cruz, has dismissed thePetition for Declatory Relief and lifted theInjunction with Prayer for a Writ ofPreliminary Prohibitory and MandatoryInjunction and Temporary RestrainingOrder (TRO) filed by the Philipine Instituteof Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) and LeoCleto Gamolo. Moreover, the questionedprovisions of the Revised ImplementingRules and Regulation (IRR) of the NationalBuilding Code of the Philippines orPresidential Decree 1096, have beendeclared “neither invalid norunconstitutional.”

The 31-page decision was released on29 January 2008. Sec. HermogenesEbdane, Jr. of the Department ofPublic Works and Highways (DPWH)and UAP was the respondent andrespondent-intervenor, respectively.As stated in the new ArchitectureAct of 2004 or RA 9266, the ManilaRTC reaffirmed that only registeredarchitects “can practice architecturein this country” (Section 25); andtheir scope of practice may include,but are not limitedto “(a) planninga r c h i t e c t u r a l

designing and structuralconceptualization... and (e) preparationof architectural plans, specifications”[Section 302 (4)]. The court added thatRA 9266 has expressly repealed theprovision in Section 12 of the OldArchitectural Law or RA No. 545, which

allows the practice of architecture to“except in the last case when he is a dulyregistered civil engineer.”

The petitioners have claimed that thepractice of civil engineering includespreparation of “any plan remotelyconnected with the construction of abuilding” as stated in Sections 2 and 23under Article 1 of the Civil EngineeringLaw or RA 544. The court disagreed. “This

PICE and Gamelo also claimed that thepromulgation of Revised IRRs on 29October 2004, is a violation against civilengineers and would “deprive them oftheir right to practice part of theirprofession which they have beenexercising for more than a century.”

The court again disagreed. TheExplanatory Note of House Bill No. 334by Rep. Neptali Gonzales II reminded thatRA 545, which was enacted after WorldWar II allowed engineers to perform thefunctions of an architect because therewere only 350 architects then. “Now thatthe devastation of the Second World Warhas been properly addressed, it is butnecessary to give unto the architects theperformance of a function for which theywere specifically trained,” Gonzales said.Likewise, the Manila RTC said that thepetitioners relied mainly on a provision inthe published version of the “NationalBuilding Code of the Philippines and ItsRevised IRRs,” 2005 edition, by Atty.Vicente Foz. Under the last paragraph ofSection 302 of Chapter 3, plans andspecifications should be prepared, signed,and sealed “by a duly licensed architect or

civil engineer in case of architecturaland structural plans.”However, the court said this

phrase does not appear in theOfficial Gazette and records of

the Malacañang Records Office.

The Manila RTC also

noted that a similar petition, which seeksthe invalidation of the revised IRR qualifiesfor forum shopping. The case was filed byFelipe F. Cruz, Sr. and David M. Consunji,against the Secretary of DPWH beforeBranch 219 of the Quezon City RTC. ByFelicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr.

is absurd. Civil engineers will then also beallowed to sign electrical, mechnaical,sanitary etc. documents, which is beyondthe scope of their practice and wouldconstitute an overlapping of the differentprofessions,” the decision read.

reminds me of how life should belived.

What is this 90/10 principle? We reallyhave no control over 10% of whathappens to us.90% of life is decidedby how you react. We cannot stopthe car from breaking down. Theplane may be late arriving, whichthrows our whole schedule off. Adriver may cut us off in traffic. We

have no control over this 10%. Theother 90% is different. You determinethe other 90%! How? By your reaction.You cannot control a red light, but youcan control your reaction. If someonesays something negative about you, donot be a sponge. Let the attack roll offlike water on glass. You do not have tolet the negative comment affect you.

React properly and it will not ruin yourday. Don’t let people control you; Youcan definitely control how you react.

Practice this principle, and you will avoidundeserved stress trials, problems andheartache. Frederick Langbridgeexpressed it well when he wrote, “Twomen look out the same prison bars; onesees mud and the other stars.” Whatdo you see?

When people say that 2008 is going tobe a great year for them, chances are,it will. This year, let us choose to livelife at its fullest. Happy new year,everyone!

from page 03Choose

6

news

from page 01

THOUGHTS in ACTIONArchitect Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr., fuapNational President

It seems to me that the first twoquarters on a job is a little like drivingto a place you’ve never been before

on back roads in uncertain light. There’s adegree of anxiety about whether you willmake the right turns, and the journey seemsmuch longer than the next time you driveit. Now, well into the third quarter of mywork here as your National President, I lookto the UAP National Board of Directors asmy principal guides and companions on ajourney that continually deepens myappreciation of theUnited Architects ofthe Philippines as theIntegrated andA c c r e d i t e dP r o f e s s i o n a lOrganization ofArchitects.

At this point, I amvery pleased to beable to discuss thea d m i n i s t r a t i o nquarter report to the general membership.I think it is important that the President ofthe association, and indeed all membersof the National Board of Directors, headsof various Commissions and Task Forcescommunicate relevant events and activitiesregularly so that the general membershipunderstand the value of the organization.

The administration has had very busyquarters, and has worked very hard onbehalf of the members. Here are some ofthe highlights of our activities for this pasttwo quarters: On the national level, weheld four National Board Meetings, fourExecutive Committee Meetings, severalMancom meetings, Task Forces meetingsand special committees meeting.

As President, much of my efforts this pastquarters have focused on keeping thevarious parts of the organization in sync,overseeing the many activities of ourcommissions and committees andresponding to various requests from ourChapters nationwide. Several specificactivities I have been involved in includethe following:

1) Attendance in most of the district andchapter inductions, anniversaries from Luzon,Visayas and Mindanao, 2) Attendance in allcourt hearings involving our intervention andcontempt cases, 3) Attendance during the

28th ARCASIA Council Meeting and ARCASIAForum 14 in Colombo Sri Lanka fromSeptember 15-20, 2007; 4) Attendancein all College of Fellows Meetings; 5)Oathtaking of New Architects; 6) Ontario-Canada Induction held at Scarborough,Ontario, Canada; 7) 6th UAP Golf Cup heldat Malarayat Golf and Country Club; 8)World Architecture Day; 9) NationwideArchitecture Week; 10) Meetings withvarious suppliers, friends and allies in theconstruction industry; 11) Attendance in

the PFPA ExcellenceAwards where ourbeloved Past PresidentArchitect Yolanda D.Reyes was awarded asone of the mostoutstanding professional;12) Supported the 1st

Council for the Built andNatural EnvironmentsForum; 13)Organizational meetingswith the 16th UAP NCA

Organizing Committee; 14) Successful asuccessful 16th UAP National Conference ofArchitects; 15) Courtesy calls with nationaland local government officials; 16)Attendance during the ACARE 7 which washeld at Polytechnic University of thePhilippines Sta. Mesa Manila; 17) MedicalMission in collaboration with MarikudoChapter;

During the past few months, theOffice of the President in full support ofthe Office of the Secretary General issuedseveral administrative instructions andcirculars, to wit:

EXECUTIVE ORDERS - 01 - Deadline ofPayment of UAP-IAPOA Annual Dues for

and Establishing a Special Committee onAwards with National and InternationalSignificance and for other purposes; 06 -Creating and Establishing a SpecialCommittee on Suffrage and ElectoralReforms; 07 - Creating and Establishing aSpecial Committee on Standards ofProfessional Practice; 08 - Strengtheningand Institutionalizing the UAP ConventionExhibits (CONEX), Defining its Power, andFunctions, and for other purposes.

MEMORANDUM ORDERS - 01 -Implementation of UAP-IAPOA GuidancePolicy Documents at all Levels of theOrganization; 02 - Directing the Office ofthe Commission on Conventions andConference to Effectively Carry Out thePurposes and Objectives of the 16th NationalConference of Architects and to immediatelyFormulate Plans and Programs and Providingfor the Organizational Guidelines of theOrganizing Committee; 03 - Designating UAPPast President Arch. Robert S. Sac, fuap asthe Project Director of the UAP Task ForceR.A. 9266 for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008;04 - Designating UAP Past President Arch.Prosperidad C. Luis, fuap as the UAP OfficialRepresentative to the APEC ArchitectMonitoring Committee representing theOffice of the UAP National President; 05 -Designating the Members of the OrganizingCommittee of the 6th UAP Golf Cup whichwill be held on September 10, 2007 atMount Malarayat Golf and Country Club; 06- Designating additional officers of the TaskForce R.A. 9266 for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 as recommended by its ProjectDirector, Arch. Robert S. Sac, fuap; 07 -Designating the Chair and Members of theSpecial Committee on Awards with Nationaland International Significance pursuant toExecutive Order No. 0708-005; 08 -Designating the appointments of themembers of UAP Commissions and theirrespective Standing Committees includingexisting Task Forces and Special Committeesunder the Office of the National Presidentand the Office of the National Executive VicePresident pursuant to UAP Board ResolutionNo. 07-08/2-02; 09 - Designating Arch.Bibiano A. Luzande, Jr., fuap and Arch. Ritz P.Diaz as duly authorized representatives of the

There’s a degree of anxiety about whetheryou will make the right turns, and the

journey seems much longer than the nexttime you drive it

the Fiscal Year 2007-2008; 02 - Paymentof UAP-IAPOA Annual Dues throughChapters; 03 - Strengthening the UAP TaskForce R.A. 9266, Defining its Powers andFunctions, and for Other Purposes; 04 -Establishing Guidelines for the Issuance ofUAP-IAPOA Membership Card to All UAPMembers in Good Standing; 05 - Creating

United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)to attend in the General Assembly Meeting/Selection of POs, NGOs, PSS membership,Representatives in the CDC or other LBS/Councils of Quezon City and in such otherrelated activities; 10 - Designating Arch.

continued on next page

7

newsRosario Q. Roxas as duly AuthorizedCoordinator of the United Architects of ThePhilippines (UAP) for The UAP- League ofCities of The Philippines (LCP) Partnership towork on various Advocacy Program andSpecial Projects of the parties; 11-Designating Arch. Robert Benedict C.Hermoso as authorized representative of theUnited Architects of the Philippines (UAP)to the National Commission for Culture andthe Arts - National Committee onArchitecture and Allied Arts (NCCA - NCAAA);12 - Designating Arch. Eduardo S. Casares,uap as 2008 Convention Exhibits (Conex)Director pursuant to Executive Order No.0708-008; 13 - Designating Arch. Lorelei D.De Viana, uap as duly authorizedRepresentative of The United Architects ofThe Philippines (UAP) to the NationalCommission For Culture And The Arts –National Committee on Monuments And Sites(NCCA-NCMS); 14 - Designating ArchitectsEdilberto F. Florentino, Norberto M. Nuke AndRenato L. Punzalan as duly AuthorizedRepresentatives of The United Architects ofThe Philippines (UAP) to the ConstructionIndustry Arbitration Commission (CIAC);

MEMORANDUM CIRCULARS - 01 -Observance of the 29th National DisabilityPrevention and Rehabilitation Week; 02- Observance of the 36th NationwideArchitecture Week

All Presidential Directives and Issuancescan be accessed atwww.actiononline.co.nr.

Consistent with our commitment for thefull implementation of our ArchitectureLaw, your National President is workingtoo closely with the Task Force R.A.9266 because we are committed toensuring that our advocacy efforts helpto maintain our rights and identity asregistered and licensed architects.

UAP has its roots as a distinguisheda c c r e d i t e dp r o f e s s i o n a lorganization, ar e c o g n i z e dorganization ofe x c e p t i o n a l l ytalented architects,and a vital member ofits community, itsregion and its world.From this position ofstrength, we areable to join forces with other groups andorganizations to form successfulpartnerships, spreading our branches tobuild a stronger society, a strongercommunity and a stronger UAP. Ourpartnership with CBNE, which is composedof nine (9) accredited professionalorganizations in the built and naturalenvironments, is strong and growing. Withthe recently concluded 1st CBNE Forum,

we were able to create valuableopportunities for the participants to sharesubjects of mutual interest, enhance ourcollective knowledge, exchange andstimulate new ideas, and initiate jointr e s e a r c ha c t i v i t i e sharmonizing thebuilt and naturalenvironments.

T h i scoming Februaryand March, wewill beu n d e r t a k i n gA R E AASSEMBLIESto capture thechallenge andopportunities that face the architectureprofession concerning the fullimplementation of the Architecture Act of2004 and the continuing professionaldevelopment. The first hurrah will be heldat Leo’s Leisure Park, KM 79 McArthur

Task Force UAP National Headquarterstaking the lead. Definitely, our 250-seatingcapacity Auditorium will serve as the bestvenue for all our assemblies, seminars,literary performances, if ever. And further,

we should all take pridein being the only APOto have an auditorium.

In the coming days,I will rely on NBDmembers’ knowledgeand experience. Workingwith the Mancom,Execom and the rest ofthe Officers of NBD andChapters, we will listento our constituenciesand identify key tasks toaccomplish in the short

term. Because we can achieve collectiveexcellence and uplift our organization whenmembers contribute in their areas ofstrength and focus on where they canmake a real difference.

In closing, let me underscore this,

We look to the work ahead with a renewedunderstanding of our mission and how best

to fulfill it. We strive to realize ourforefathers’ vision of action, leadership andexcellence for UAP community as we build

upon and add to our strengths.

Highway, Calibutbut, Bacolor, Pampangahosted by AREA A Council under the theme“SANDIWA: Synergized Aspirations, NobleDimension: Integrated into the WholisticArchitect,”. On February 23-24, 2008, AREAC Council will be holding its Assembly atLeyte Park Hotel in Tacloban City with thetheme “Making Professional Excellence ALifestyle of Visayan Architects”. Meanwhile,Area B and Area D will hold their assemblieson March 1& 2 and March 7& 8, respectively.

This coming April,we will be holdingour CONEX 2008 inconjunction withthe 34th NationalConvention at theSMX ConventionCenter from April23-26, 2008. Wehope that theCONEX 2008 would

bring intuition, inspiration, and creativitywhich echo our desire to create channelof collaboration and networking. YourNational President is working double timein reaching our targets to meet ourfinancial obligations and commitments.

Our UAP National Auditorium is nowunder construction which is expected tobe completed this coming April 2008 with

to achieve and sustain the kind of leadershiprole that our forefathers envisioned for thisorganization, we at UAP particularly thepresent leaders must build both a broaderbase of excellence and a strong, inclusivesense of community. We know that settingambitious goals and accomplishing them aretwo different things. Achieving our goalswill require continuing leadership, the bestefforts of the members of the UAP NationalBoard of Directors, heads and members ofvarious Commissions, Committees, TaskForces, Ad Hoc Committees, Special ProjectCommittees, and Chapters, and the wisdomand support of the our friends in theconstruction industry and allies in the builtand natural environments, who share ourvision.

No plan is perfectly realized, and wewill undoubtedly encounter unexpectedchallenges and opportunities. The generalprinciples and specific goals set forth herewill provide a framework that is both flexibleand durable, allowing us to face theuncertain future with confidence. We lookto the work ahead with a renewedunderstanding of our mission and how bestto fulfill it. We strive to realize ourforefathers’ vision of action, leadership andexcellence for UAP community as we buildupon and add to our strengths.Muli, maraming salamat at hanggang sasusunod.

8

Proposed Cadd training for

architects underway

news

In coordination with Technical Educationand Skills Development Authority(Tesda), 13 architects have beencertified as assessors and trainors for theproposed Computer Aided Drafting andDesign (Cadd) training program underUAP.Spearheaded by VP for Area A Ramon S.Mendoza (New Manila) and overseen byNEVP Ana Mangalino-Ling (QC), thecandidates attended a series of sessionswhich ran from 24 November 2007 to15 December 2007.

The team, which is led by NEVP Ling,is studying and developing modules notonly for Cadd training but programs fortechnical drafting and interpretation aswell. Through the implementation ofthe program under the ProfessionalDevelopment Commission, the ladyofficial believes that the program willnot on ly benef i t the pract ic ingprofess ionals but the nat ionalorganization as well.Aside from the NEVP, the team iscomposed of representatives from

various districts and area: A1a - ClaudioO. Rillera Jr. (La Union); A2b - Garry M.Advento (Tarlac); A3 - Pamela N.Amador and Maria Carla G. Epino (QC),and Cipriano T. Cruz, Jr (QC SouthTr iangle); A4 - Minerva C. Rosel(Diliman); A5 - Maria Elena C. Cayananand Corazon F. Tandoc (Greenhills),Felicisimo A. Tejuco Jr. (Rizal-Kalayaan100), Corazon F. Cruz-Adivoso (Rizal-Taytay) and Richard R. Pamplena (SanJuan-Mandaluyong); and B2 - Zosimo M.Breguera Jr. (Manila Maharlika).

The 7th Annual Conference on ArchitecturalResearch and Education (ACARE-7) withthe theme of “Research Diversity in theRealms of Architecture” was held onNovember 9-10, 2007 at the AmadoHernandez Hall, in Polytechnic University ofthe Philippines Main Campus, Sta. Mesa,Manila. Supported and sponsored by theUnited Architects of the Philippines throughthe UAP Commission on Education andparticipated by deans, professors,researchers and students from variousarchitecture schools in the Philippines,ACARE7 was brought back on campus afterit was merged with the National Conferenceof Architects at Baguio City in 2006.The 2-day program composed of a totalof eleven (11) presentations by professorsand students; two of which underwenta more rigorous approach under peerreview session.Some papers focused on analyzing Filipinohouses: A Preliminary Study of UrbanApartment Housing In late 18th to 19thCentury Manila: Casa de Vecindad,Accesorias, Posesiones, Viviendas byArch’t. Lorelei de Viana and TransitionalSpaces in Pampanga Houses Built from1890’s to 1970’s: Their Implications in the

Filipino Concept of Space by PUP ProfessorCatherine C. Reodique. A MapuaProfessor, Albert Zambrano, took on anapproach in improving Philippine housesin his study, Rising Core House: A ProposedLow-income Housing Model Linked withIncome Generation while students of PUPProfessor Jocelyn A. Rivera-Lutappresented an approach to transforminghouses into A Biologically, Environmentally,Aesthetical ly Constructed Shelter.Through an actual model, an engineerand a UP architecture graduate student,Wilson A. Sy, demonstrated his Study onPassive Cooling: Wind Catchers-EfficientCross Ventilation Techniques whileProfessor Jose Dan V. Villa Juan discussedthe benefits of plants in the environment

by quantifying them from existing formulain An Initial Study and Application of BasicPlant Characteristics that Aid in theReduction of High Urban Temperatures.Special guests were the UAP NationalPresident, Arch’t Medeliano T. Roldan andthe representative of the PUP President.This conference was hosted by thePolytechnic University of the Philippines(PUP) through the coordination of its newlyappointed Dean, Ted Villamor G. Inocencio,and the professors of the College ofArchitecture and Fine Arts. The Collegewhich is formerly administered by Dean GloriaB. Teodoro is the last of the 6 core schoolsthat hosted ACARE. PUP is one of thepioneers in the development of the Councilof Architectural Researchers and Educators(ARCHCARE) through its participation in theconferences and meetings of ARCHCARE.The next ACARE will be hosted by the BulacanState University as accepted by Arch. Ma.Saturnina C. Parungao, the Dean of theInstitute of Architecture and Fine Arts.As more knowledge and ideas are exploredin conferences such as these, there is ahope to improve our buildings andenvironment in the future, the thrust bywhich ARCHCARE envisions to achieve.

The 7th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education (ACARE-7)

“Research Diversity in the Realms ofArchitecture”

9

news

aroundtheuapAROUNDTHEUAPAREA A / DISTRICT A-5

In response to the growing challengesand opportunities of globalization, DistrictArea A-5 hosted a follow-up to last year’sBalangkasan. With the theme “Enhancingthe Fil ipino Architects GlobalCompetitiveness,” the talk was held on27 March 2008 at Jade Palace Restaurant,Pasig City.

Panel discussants included Archt.Abelardo Firmeza, fuap, dean of theCollege of Architecture of Central Collegesof the Philippines. With the continuousdevelopment of technology andcommunication, Firmeza reasserted thatarchitects should be open to innovationsand equip themselves with necessary skills.Two members from Greenhills chapter alsoshared their insights: Archt. Maria ElenaC. Cayanan, fuap, and Daniel Terrence Yu,

uap. Cayanan noted the need tostrengthen the architect’s involvementin heritage conservation while Yu sharedhow his office keeps up againstcompetitors by identifying their clients’needs.Panel reactors were incoming chapterpresidents of Rizal-Taytay and MarikinaValley chapters: Archts. Eugene C.Ferraris and Remigio G. Abello.Hosted by UAP Marikina Valley withUAP Rizal-East, the event wasattended by UAP National officers likeMedeliano T. Roldan, Jr. (NP) andRamon S. Mendoza (Area-A VP) andA-5 distr ict members includingGreenhills, Marikina Valley, Pasig, Rizal-Cainta 101, Rizal-Kalayaan 100, Rizal-Taytay, and San Juan-Mandaluyong.

A-5 holds 2nd Balangkasan onglobalization

The UAP community continues to growwith the chartering of two new chaptersin Area-A: UAP South Triangle and Rizal-Cainta 101.

Before year 2007 came to an end,Area A-4 through New Manila chaptersponsored the launching of UAP’s 114th

chapter. Two months after its first officialmeeting, UAP South Triangle was formallychartered on 11 December 2007.Under the flagship of Area A-3, SouthTriangle is led by its charter and chapterpresident Archt. Noel del Rosario with EmilChavez as vice president for operationsand Edgar Pasion as vice president forprograms. Other officers include CiprianoCruz (secretary), Jasmin Ureta(treasurer), Tyrel John Uy (auditor). Onthe other hand, directors includedKristoffer Aquino, Elmer Santos, JovencioFojas, Jr. and Romyr Mariano.

Held at the UAP Headquarters,South Triangle’s chartering was attendedby UAP National officers Archts.Medeliano C. Roldan, (national president),Ramon S. Mendoza, (vice president forarea A), Konrado Kison, (district directorfor area A-3), Virgilio Andres, Jr. (chapterorganization chairman), Samuel EsguerraJr, (district director for area A-5), Nepthy

Area A gives birth to UAP’s 114th

and 115th chaptersdel Rosario (past national PIA president).Also present were officers of thesponsoring chapter, New Manila. Theyinclude architect-spouses Ramon (chapterpresident) and Catherine B. Carunungan.On the other hand, Area A-5 throughRizal-Taytay opened the Year of the Rat,with the birth of Rizal-Cainta 101 chapter.The group was chartered on 18 January2008 at the G Hotel, 2090 RoxasBoulevard, Manila.

Rizal-Cainta 101 is headed by itschapter and charter president, AlfredoS.M.Francisco together with Diomedes A.Perido, Jr. (VP for program & planning)and Winston P. Ensores (VP for operations).The executive board is also composed ofArch. Adelaida A. Santana (secretary),Ramon A. De Los Santos (treasurer ), andClarencio E. Gonzales (auditor).

Directors are Godofredo Q. QueriJr. (Professional Practice), Cesario C.Esguerra (Gov’t. & External Affairs),Peregrino R. Baclit Jr. (Internal Affairs)John S. Legarda (Center for FilipinoArchitecture), Fernando L. Santos(Professional Development) and DesmondL. Ong (Conventions & Conferences).Guests included the UAP National Officersled by Archt. Roldan.

Union Internationale des Architectes(UIA) UIA XXIII 109th COUNCILMEETING & UIA XXIII CONGRESS• Opening Ceremonies : 29th June 2008 Turin, Italy• UIA XXII Congress : 01 - 03 July, 2008 Venue : Turin, Italy• UIA XXIV ASSEMBLY : 03 - 05 July 2008 Venue : Turin, Italy• 110th UIA COUNCIL MEETING : 05 July 2008

Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA) : 13th ASIAN CONGRESS of ARCHITECTS (ACA - 13) Date : October 27 - November 1, 2008 Venue : Busan Exchange and

Convention Center Nurimaru APEC House Busan, Korea Theme: “Globalization of Asiann Architecture” For more details, visit ARCASIA website

Anouncements

aroundtheuapAROUNDTHEUAPONTARIO CHAPTER

Clearly demonstrated in hisdirect involvement on Nationaldevelopment of the countrythrough his exemplarycontributions to the cause of thearchitectural profession asmentor and administrator andhead of the Infrastructure andPhysical Development of theUniversity of NorthernPhilippines, Vigan City. He servedthe University and theGovernment for thirty nineyears.

As a Charter Member of theUAP, he had act ivelyparticipated in its activities andprograms, as Regional chairmanof the Membership Committee,assisting in the recruitment ofmembers in the Ilocos regionduring the integration of theformer three architecturalorganizations into UAP, and ascharter vice president of theUAP Ilocos chapter in 1977,thereafter serving the chapterin several other capacities andpositions. He co-founded theI locos Ciudad FernandinaChapter.

Arch’t. GAUDENCIO A.RETUTA, FUAP +

UAP ILOCOS CIUDAD FERNANDIACHAPTER

Elevated in the category ofPUBLIC SERVICE

After years of work in designand the Academe, he found hisniche in the construct ionmanagement field, particularlyspecial iz ing in retai l outletprojects, having completed todate more than three hundredretail outlet projects in variouslocations.

In the UAP, he laid the stablefoundat ion for the SugbuChapter, as its charter presidentin 1991, serving as such forthree years, then electedDeputy District Director andDistrict Director for RD-C1,worked ful ly with the 18th

National Convention OrganizingCommittee, and the 7th , 10th,and 16th National Conference ofArchitects

Arch’t. ELDRED CAESAR I.TAN, FUAP

UAP SUGBU CHAPTER

Elevated in the category ofCONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT

In her 25 years of service in thePAG-IBIG Fund she has extendedher expertise in design and spaceplanning, providing technicalservices and launching newhousing loan programs for PAGIBIGmembers and developers. In linewith the Fund’s vision and missionby seeking better and innovativeways to assist members in upliftingtheir standard of living.

She actively participate inthe programs of UAP firstly aspresident of her chapter, MakatiCBD, then with the national boardas Executive Director for InternalAffairs, district director for B – 3,Secretary General , National Vicepresident for Area B, Nationalconference director for NCA 13,

Arch’t. LORA B. RIVERA,FUAP

UAP MAKATI CBD CHAPTER

Project Director of theUAP 10-YearLong RangeP l a nCommittee,and DeputyDirector forUAP NationalConvention,among othercapacities.

Elevated in the category ofPUBLIC SERVICE

His involvement in this endeavorspans for three decades - first asDevelopment Project Analyst in thecity’s Planning Office, then as CityArchitect, and eventually, as BuildingOfficial in 2006, a staunch advocatein the implementation of theprovisions of the Architecture Lawof 2004 (R.A. 9266)

He spearheaded projectsin Conservation on the Naga CityEcological Park, the rehabilitationand beautification of the Nagariver, rehabilitation of the PlazaQuince Martires and city streetssuch as the Panganiban Drive,with the first “barrier free”sidewalk in the region, Restorationof the Gabaldon AdministrationBuilding of Camarines Sur NationalHigh School, crafting of theComprehensive Town Planning ofNaga City and public servicefacilities for Transportation andMaterials Recovery, giving hands-on work over and above the callof his government position .

As a member of the UAPCamarines Chapter since 1980, hehad actively participated in itsactivities and programs, withvarious positions from vicepresident in 1982 up to thepresidency from 1986 to 1998,working closely with the nationalorganization’s plans and programs.

Arch’t. HERNANI D.AGUILAR, FUAP

UAP CAMARINES CHAPTER

Elevated in the category ofPUBLIC SERVICE

Tourism Region 11, the event broughtvarious tribal groups from all overMindanao to converge in Davao Cityfor the colorful cultural extravaganza,which presented the tribes’ richculture in the form of traditionalperformances, culinary feast, arts &crafts demonstration and vernaculararchitecture showcase.

The most interesting highlight of thefestival, though, was the architecturalshowcase, which featured varioustraditional structures used by thedifferent indigenous groups inMindanao. Around fifteen structureswere constructed in the park groundsby the lumads themselves, followingthe exact plans, dimensions andmethods used by the IPs andcomplete with all the authentic interiorfurnishings and details. Most of thematerials, such as bamboo, cogon,rattan, and tree bark, weretransported by the tribes from theirown respective hometowns.

The indigenous structures weregrouped according to location, ashighland, midland and coastal. Highlandstructures, as distinguished from thoseof the midland, are mounted on higherstilts and instead of bamboo laddersfound in midland houses, trimmed treetrunks with notches on the sides whichact as feet supports are used. The

coastal structures, on the other hand,are accessed through footbridges and aredistinguished by the presence of a bancamoored or stored outside.

The highland structures featuredwere the binanwa or the Ata Paquibatotraditional house, the lagkaw or theMamanua traditional hut, the tog’ganor the Manuangan traditional house, thebinotok or the Ata Manobo traditionalhouse, the bagak or the Obo Manobofarm house, and the uya anaw or theMansaka traditional house. Midlandstructures included the togan or theDibabawon chieftain’s house, gono taugna or the T’boli chiftain’s house, thebal’lay or the Mandaya traditional house,the gumne or the B’laan chieftain’shouse, the be balay balyan or theSubanen shaman’s house, and the baleor the Bagobo Tagabawa traditionalhouse. The baluto or the Sama Dilautboat house, the lagkaw or the Samatraditional house and the togan or the’gan chieftain’s house comprised thecoastal structures.

The architecture showcase waspart of a research on VernacularArchitecture of the Indigenous Peopleof Mindanao conducted by Arch. LigayaRose Namocatcat of the University of thePhilippines in Mindanao in cooperation withDOT Region XI, which aims to documentthe construction and architecturalpractices of the different IPs in Mindanao.

12

news

aroundtheuapAROUNDTHEUAPDISTRICT C1 and C2 / FORTBO CHAPTER / ILOCOS CIUDAD FERNANDINA

SUGBU CHAPTER

People seem to always ride on the pretextof being too busy during the Holidayseason. It was no exception for theDistrict C-1 architects as they celebratedNationwide Architecture Weeksimultaneously with the rest of the Filipinoarchitects last December 2007.

It was no easy task organizinganother big event considering that theDistrict is fresh from a successful hosting

NAW - District C-1 StyleAlso during the Arki week,

architects shared their wisdom to theaspirants to the profession. ArchitectsJose Mari Canizares, FUAP (Task Force R.A.9266/Cebu Chapter), Francisco Noel(Director, Sugbu Chapter) and ArnulfoWong (Member, Rajah Humabon Chapter)were invited as speakers for a symposiumon “Professional Ethics” at the CebuInstitute of Technology. The next day,

The NAW celebrationwas capped by a ChristmasParty, hosted by the UAP LapuLapu Chapter, at the SacredHeart Center , Jakosalem St. ,Cebu City . Talent andinnovativeness were againunraveled as each chapterdished out lively presentations

job of last year’s 16th NCAin October. Yet, witheveryone’s zest and some“post-NCA” momentum, itpulled off a one-weekphoto exhibit of variousworks of architects(categorized by buildingtypes) at the LowerGround Floor Atriums of SMCity Cebu.

This was the firsttime that the exhibits,spearheaded again byUAP-Sugbu Chapter,stretched for a week. PastUAP National President,Arch’t. Richeto Alcordo,

Corresponding Editorand SunStar Cebuwriter, Arch’t. KarlCabilao, was guestlecturer for thepioneer class on theelective subject

FUAP, was the keynote speaker duringthe short opening program.

Architectural Journalism & Criticism at theUniversity of San Carlos.

UAP Post

(which were required by the organizers formembers to qualify for the raffles). Therewere no regrets for struggling with stagefright since there were a lot of great raffleprizes for the lucky architects. Adding funto the fellowship night were talents fromthe 22nd Street Comedy Bar and former PBBhousemate Dionne Monsanto. By Karl A.E.F.Cabilao

A forum on R. A. 9266 was conductedby Task Force 9266 Project DirectorArch. Robert S. Sac at the Majestic Hallof Grand Regal Hotel, in Bacolod Citylast 01December 2007. 42 members (UAP-Bacolod & UAP-Negrense Chapters) attended theforum and heard not only Archt. Sac’soverview of the Law’s contents historyof promulgation and its current statusof implementation, but also the speechof its author and proponent SenatorAquilino Q. Pimemtel, Jr. given duringthe Welcome Dinner of the 16thNational Conference of Architects atCebu’s Waterfront Hotel. The attendees, majority of whomwere young practitioners, activelyparticipated in the 2 hour Open Forumduring which Archt. Sac proved himselfan excellent interpreter of the Law. His optimism for the Act’simplementation also boosted the young architects’ morale and view of the Davies Paint sponsored the event.

District C-2 tacklesR.A. 9266

UAP FortBo-Taguig will create the newplans for the proposed rehabilitation ofthe 5,481.0 square meter Taguig DistrictHospital. The Hospital located along theSouth Luzon Expressway Service Road isenvisioned to provide better facilities forthe residents of Taguig, thus enhancingthe Public Health Service Program of theGovernment. It will also offer neededhealth services to the companies locatedin neighboring industrial zones.

With the lead of the Mayor, Buildingofficial and the UAP FortBo-Taguig Officers,the Project is targeted to be completedby the end of 2008.

Taguig District Hospital Project:UAP FortBo Taguig Chapter “Architect: Partner in Community

Building”.

Existing Facade of the Taguig District Hospital (Left),Proposed Facade (Above)

Taguig District HospitalProject Signing (above),

UAP FortBo 10th YearAnniversary Logo (left)

with a theme “Architect:Partner in Community

Building”

13

news

The ICFC Report:the ILOCOS CIUDAD FERNANDINA chapter files

Consider it a post-Nationwide ArchitectureWeek activity. After co-organizing theannual NAW exhibits, UAP-Sugbu Chapterembarked on an outreach activity in time

for the Holidays.

For the second year in a row, the chapterdonated used clothing and food stuffincluding a sack of rice tothe Bukas Palad CebuFoundation. The

foundation sponsorsaround 800 needy

families in Cebu ,who are also thebeneficiaries of theirChristmas gift-giving activity.

The movers behind thefoundation led by

foundation manager Ms.Ave Lipasana,

expressed happiness and gratitude to thechapter, after receiving the donations. It

was a great help forthem as they had justmoved in to a new andbigger building aftertheir originalheadquarters wasdamaged by fire justmonths before.

Sending the bundlesof joy on behalf of the

UAP Sugbu were chapter officers NoelAvila, Grace Culpa, Karl Cabilao and BeniArtajo. They were also toured around thefoundation’s new home. ByKarl A.E.F.Cabilao

The UAP Ilocos Ciudad Fernandina of DistA1a have done various activities in the pastmonths to let the community know thatUAP in general and Ilocos CiudadFernandina in particular have sponsoredor initiated community based projects,have tie ups with the City Government ofVigan and other City NGO's to meet thethrust of UAP and to erase the perceptionof many thatArchitects focusesalone or well knownonly in his innovationsand designs forstructures and ourenviroment.

In Celebrationof the WorldArchitecture Day, our Chapter havetie ups with the Breaking Barriersfor Children STAC 17 an NGO whoserve children with disabilities withthe City Government of Viganwhere we donated books, activitytables and chairs and rubberizedfloor mats to be used by their clienteleand through this we are now preparingour MOU withthem as weoffer ourconsu l tancyservices in therealization oftheir satellitesin the future.On October11, 2007 OurChapter haveconducted aGift Giving activity dubbed as "Architectsmeets the Bright Children of Villamar" incelebration with the National ChildrensMonth. 30 pupils of Villamar DayCare

Center, Caoayan, IlocosSur where givencoloring books andcrayons with snacks. Itwas a very successfulactivity where you maysee the joy of thechildren as theyreceived their gifts

especially thefood stuff from Jollibee becausemany of them dont have thecapacity to visit the said foodchain and on the following day aSeminar for Architecture

Students ofUNP, DWCL andNWU to includeour UAPGAwhich focuseson the topic"I m p r o v i n gA r c h i t e c t u r eL i c e n s u r eExaminations for

Architecture School... the BOAExperience" last October12, 2007 with

Ar. Eugene Gan, fuap andAr. Fernando santos, fuapas lecturers and in theafternoon a MockExamination was alsoconducted for them toexperienced whatArchitecture Board Examis. We have initiated our tieups with DZVV BomboRadyo Phils. our

participation with their yearly activity"DUGONG BOMBO" a blood donationprogram, with their manager Ms. EvelynQuinto-Pascua, her staff and our Chapter

signed a MOAlast November8, 2007 for oury e a r l yparticipation ofthis activity andwe dubbed is as"DUGO niARKITEKTO ayD U G O N G

BOMBO" where our members will donateblood for the said activity and for thosewho are not able to give they should looksomebody to donate in lieu of them, theDUGONG BOMBO was held last November11, 2207 at VCTC, Vigan City.We also done different activities tocelebrate the 36th NAW, a Thanksgivingmass was initiated with the College ofArchitecture, UNP last December 4, a GiftGiving at Gabriela Silang general HospitalPedia Department was conducted lastDecember 7 where 45 patients andparents received simple gifts and snacksand it is our second year now. By

December 8 we conducted our replantingand watering of seedlings on the samesite we used during our September 30UAP simultenous Family Tree PlantingActivity and dubbed it as "SUGOT" and atthe evening our culminating activity where

Report, see page 14

14

news

aroundtheuapAROUNDTHEUAPPAMPANGA-SAN FERNANDO CHAPTER / ISABELA SIERRA MADRE CHAPTER /

CAMANAVA-HILAGA CHAPTER /

UAP Pampanga-San Fernando Chaptercelebrated its 30th Anniversary lastSeptember 29, 2007. The momentousevent started with a courtesy call toPampanga Governor Ed Panlilio lastSeptember 25, 2007 at 10 in themorning at the Pampanga Capitol.Certain issues were discussed headedby our Chairman on Courtesy Call Arch.Aldrin Gatus. after which on the day ofthe 29th of September, a ThanksgivingMass was offered at the University ofthe Assumption Chapel, City of SanFernando headed by ourAnniversaryChairman Arch. RJ Mallari, Arch. JessSibal, and Arch. Edrian Sitchon. It wasfollowed by a motorcade consisting of40 vehicles starting from the Universityof the Assumption up to the HeroesHall of the City of San Fernando where

we made aCourtesy Call to our beloved Mayor OscarRodriguez. Issuesabout RA 9266werediscussed and themayor took thetime to considerthe said proposal.The Chapter is nowmaking actions withthe help of the citygovernment to fullyimplement the said act headed by ourChapter President Arch. Arturo Galang.Evening festivities were held at thePaskuhan Vi l lage that evening.Arrangement were prepared by Arch.Jason Nicdao, Arch. Jowette Gorospe,Arch. Edgar Sampang among others. it

was attended by sponsors, families, andguests. It was hosted by Arch. Francis

Ryan Rivera and Mrs.Joyce Dayrit.Arch.Medelliano Roldan andArch. Ramon Mendozaalso graced theevent. It was a oncein a l i fetimeexperience that wasindeed fulfilling notonly to the members,but also added more

vibrancy to the chapter as a vehicle topromote the practice of Architecture andthe true meaning of the aspirations ofthe United Architects of the Phillipines!!!!

More power to UAP Pampanga-SanFernando Chapter!!!! By Francis Ryan D.Rivera

Celebrating Pampanga-San FernandoChapter’s 30th Anniversary

a GMM and BM was held with a productpresentation of HCG bathroom fixtures asour sponsor. By the fol lowing dayDecember 9, our Family ChristmasThanksgiving was held at Bailey Park andGrille bar sponsored by our friends fromMega Boysen Paints.

To end the year, we conducted the"PAMASKONG HANDOG ni ARKITEKTO" withthe Breaking Barriers for Children Stimulationand Therapeutic Activity Center 17 for theCity of Vigan last December 13, where wejoined the fun games, sharing our blessingsthrough giving some toys and snacks that

day, sparing some of our time with themand their parents its really a Merry CHRISTmasfeeling!

To open the New Year, we hold theSEMINAR on ACCESSIBILITY last January18, 2008 at VCTC, Vigan City with the helpour NP Ar. Boy Roldan, fuap through Ar.Jaime Silva, fuap and Ar. Armand Estaqiuo,uap where it was participated in by Buildingofficials, representatives of AcademicInstitutions, PICE, DPWH and fellowArchitects. In the morning, lecture serieswas conducted by our lecturers and in theafternoon participants was grouped for anAudit check with some of the majorstructures of the City to include our City

Hall. A lecture was given too by the staff ofBBC-STAC 17 of the City to end our lectureseries. It was a very successful activity werewe have reminded again the existing lawsand guidelines for Accessibilty that we needto consider always in our designs andconcepts in the future. Therecommendations and evaluations of theparticipants are to be submitted to the CityMayor for considerations as we plan toformed a Task Force for Accessibility for theCity to look on the problems met duringthe said Seminar. Our million thanks to UAPNational and the UAP Committee onAccessibilty and Kawara Company for thesponsorship.(asnavarro16787)

from page 13Report

15

The CAMANAVA-Hilaga Chapter known tomany others as HILAGA or HILAGANS.HILAGANS was the only group ofprofessional architects in the north sideof Metro-Manila.

Long ago since our motherchapter, the Quezon City Chapterestablished and formed us to becomeone chapter. In November 17, 1982Metro-Manila Hilaga was founded in JackRestaurant, Caloocan which consist ofarchitects in the vicinity of CAMANAVA.It was chartered in March 1983, the restwas history.

Hilagans was composed of differentpracticing professional architects indifferent categories of different sectors:Local & International, Municipalities &Cities,

Private and Government. Someof our members were involved inTeaching, business, planning, interiorand exterior design ,constructions,construction management, media or

writing articles, member of the boardof architecture, atomic architecture andmany others not to mentioned.

We produced 25- sets ofPresidents, 5-sets District Director, 6-setsof Fellows and many sets of Officers whoserved the local and national sections.

We also produces also 4-Chaptersin 1989 (Hermie P.) and more than 10-Chapters in 2005-2007 ( Jun A.) indifferent parts of the nation. In sportswe involved in Badminton, Bowling,Basketball, Cycling, Darts, Golf, Marathonand many others.

Hilagans always getting involvedin National & Civic services, PR to LGU’s,Legislations and Codes, NAW, NCA, WAD,NatCon and Fellow’s projects. Today ourincoming 26th years of service to ourorganization we hope we can still findmembers who want to serves with outany doubt in their capacity. Mabuhay angHILAGA, Mabuhay ang UAP!. ByHerminio R. Prudente, fuap

“Ang HALIGI ng UAP sa HilagangKamaynilaan”

CAMANAVA-Hilaga Chapter:

UAP Isabela Sierra Madre Chapter led byits president Arch. Julius E. Viron launcheda tree planting get-togetherness at theopen space outside the boundary of LaSalette University, Santiago City, Isabela,last September 30, 2007. The Architect-Planters planted 100 seedings of Mahoganyspecies. This is in observance of theWORLD ARCHITECTURE WEEK (WAD)

The theme of the project is:“ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY.” Sub-title is “THE ARCHITECTS’ SOLUTION ONGLOBAL WARMING,”

Opening the planting ceremony are

UUUUUAP Isabela SierAP Isabela SierAP Isabela SierAP Isabela SierAP Isabela Sierra Madrra Madrra Madrra Madrra Madre Chapter Celebrates We Chapter Celebrates We Chapter Celebrates We Chapter Celebrates We Chapter Celebrates WADADADADAD

president Viron, and especial guestBarangay Chairman Ernesto Cabanlong ofDubihan East of Santiago City.

Due to the passing of a very strongstorm the night before, the original site, whichis inside the compound of La Salette University,was aborted. The university’s outskirt wasflooded and swelling with the surging flow ofthe wide river that made it treacherous andimpassable even by small boats.

The District Director of A-1b, Arch.Cheryl D. Moreno also did not arrive becauseshe was stranded by the storm, and shehas to come from Tuguegarao, Cagayan.

TTTTThe Arhe Arhe Arhe Arhe Arccccchitecthitecthitecthitecthitect’’’’’s Solution fs Solution fs Solution fs Solution fs Solution for Global Wor Global Wor Global Wor Global Wor Global Warararararminminminminminggggg

There were 12 chapter membersand some barangay officials who attendedthe launching. Some townfolks also joinedin the planting.

Ten architectural students from LaSalette University took over the work ofthe chores, especially the preparation ofthe foods and distributing them to theparticipants.

UAP National Chairman for theCommittee on Environment and EcologyArch. Celso C. Nieves, FUAP, was also thereto assist the planting activity. By Jusius E.Viron

UAP members and the barangay residents joined the tree planting (above),President Julius E. Viron opening the planting ceremony whilemembers Abe G. Miguel, Dalisay E. Naveno, Rogelio M. Cayacan, Venelo Taguinod and Joey D. Gonzaga (Past President) looks on. Also presentare UAP Chair on Committee on Environment Arch. Celso C. Nieves, fuap and Barangay Chairman Ernesto Cabanlang. (above right)

16

runoff; often, this is done bycovering much of the site withvegetation.

o Conserving existing naturalareas or restoring damagedareas, which provides habitat andpromotes biodiversity.

o Connecting indoor and outdoorspaces through the introductionof daylight and views

o Reducing energy use (goingunderground typically saves 50–80 percent).

o Reducing light pollution; onesuggested strategy is using low-reflectance surfaces.

o Thinking of constructionmethods for simple, naturalheating and cooling.

o Incorporating low flow toilets,faucets and showers.

o Adding more greenery andincorporating more landscapearchitecture in our designs

This is a challenge for all of us. Weneed to be more aware of designingand building more efficientstructures. We may need to work

hand in hand with the nation’s mostenergy-intensive industries — such asaluminum, glass, chemicals, forestproducts, mining, petroleumrefining, and steel — to developtechnologies that increase energy andresource efficiency. We need to becreative and more innovative inbuilding “green.” We all have thepower to shape how the futureunfolds – though it will be far fromeasy. While many of the effects of ourrape of the planet are irreversible,there is still much that can and has tobe saved. If there is a time to look tothe future, it is now.

from page 03Green

features

A local TV documentary, our teachershared, related well with thedisappointing state of

transportation in our country. With afitting title “Trans-POOR-tation”, it tookan in-depth look at the various modes oftransportation and related infrastructurefacilities in selected Asian cities and thencompared it with that of the Philippinecapital. And it showed that there is a lotof catching up for us.

The Philippine cities could take some cuefrom Curitiba , a city in Brazil . They havebecome a focal point for picking up lessonson how to deal with car congestion andharrowing pollution woes that plaguemost of the world’s cities. Being a ThirdWorld city near the equator, we couldtake inspiration from Curitiba ’s urban feat.Cities like Cape Town, Amsterdam andNew York already took notice.

available).

Lesson 2: Reduce Automobile (andJeepney) Use.Go for an efficient Mass Transit System.This is the crowning glory of Curitiba ’ssuccess. According to an article entitled “Curitiba , Brazil : The Roads Not Taken”by Stephen Leahy, "75% of all city travelis done by transit". This is the highest rate

TWO SIDES OF THE PENArchitect Karl Aries Emerson F. Cabilao, uap

Corresponding Editor

The Roads We Must Take

Lesson 1: Everything starts from awell-thought Master Plan.As early as the 1960’s, the city’sleadership has already formulated anurban master plan for the city. Theconstant flow of businesses into theirnest prompted them to make this bigstep. I know that for most of our citieshere, it is already too late for a masterplan or a comprehensive land use plan(CLUP). There are those who haveCLUP’s but are disregarding them. Trenddevelopment has long dictated thechaotic image of our cities. But minorremedy can still be applied by strictimplementation of rules and regulationsenshrined in local zoning codes andcomprehensive land use plans ( if

our narrow thoroughfares. Jeepneys andtricycles also take the same streets. Witha single bus accommodating a numbercarried by 4-5 jeepneys or more, it wouldbe a sigh of relief for our streets.

Lesson 3: Designate Lanes. Thedizzying mix of vehicular and human trafficslows down movement in our roads.Curitiba ’s transport system is made up ofcomplimentary levels that assign areas ofservice for buses and where automobilescould pass.

Lesson 4: Go for Green.With lesser automobiles, jeepneys andtricycles, expect lesser gas emissions.Thus, a saving grace for the environment.

In Curitiba , their buses also use “green”fuel made up of around 90% diesel andthe rest is alcohol and soybean. Accordingto Leahy, it has reduced particulateemissions by 43%. Best of all, it createdlocal jobs in agriculture and processing forthe production of this environment-friendly fuel.

(Lessons from Curitiba)

“...when the first sets of moves by the government wereimplemented, many people were apprehensive. But they

eventually saw and experienced the good things from these plans.It is just a matter of giving chance for things to take its course.”

of such use in the world. It is cheaper,faster and more convenient that one isbetter off without a car.

Here, not only do cars go through

Lesson 5: Political Will and People’sSupport.This is probably the most important. Anygreat plan would only remain a pipedreamif the powers-that-be in government areonly concerned with their personalagendas. Likewise, the citizenry shouldlend support to their leaders and not justhit the streets with placards andmegaphones at the slightest change insome systems of rule or a new law beingimposed.

Of course, when the first sets of movesby the government were implemented,many people were apprehensive. But theyeventually saw and experienced the goodthings from these plans. It is just a matterof giving chance for things to take itscourse.

Well, to copy in its entirety themiracles of Curitiba in the local settingis impossible. There is a limited area forexpansion in most of our cities. Theentire road that the Curitibans havetaken will be more useful to manyemerging towns and future cities in theprov inces. St i l l establ ishedmetropolitans could take up a few"alleys" from the South American"ecocity" to somehow give our cities atinge of change and keep up with ourAsian neighbors.

17

featuresfeatures

Introduction. In the last few years,the country has seen the resurgenceof property developments especially

in Metro Manila. The reneweddevelopments are buoyed by the positiveoutlook on the Philippine economy,continued growth in Overseas FilipinoWorkers (OFW) remittances, stablinginterest rates, lowering of mortgage ratesand recognition of the Philippines as apreferred choice of expanding BPOcompanies and call centers.Most of these developments are locatedin existing Central Business Districts (CBDs)like Makati and Ortigas Centers and inemerging nodes like Bonifacio Global City,Pioneer Complex in Mandaluyong City,Filinvest City, Eastwood and Manila Bayarea.From an urban planning perspective, oneof the factors that helped thesedevelopments is the shift in thecomprehensive land use plans and zoningordinances adopted by our localgovernment units (LGUs). Whereas,many of our cities and municipalitiespreviously adopted the traditional zoningmodel, several of these LGUs now utilizestraight-forward or combination of newflexible and the age-old traditional zoningmodels in their regulations.

Traditional zoning model. This modelwhich is prevalently used in the Philippinesis sometimes referred to as “as-of-right”or “Euclidean” zoning. This model takesafter the 1916 New York City ZoningOrdinance wherein objective criteria wereset to serve as basis to what can and cannot be built on the land, e.g. lots zonedfor residential use can only accommodateresidential projects. This zoning ordinanceaddressed in a coherent manner conceptslike height and setback controls, addressedproblems brought about by excessivedensities, incompatible uses and visualoffensiveness of buildings. It also

coordinated the setting out of land useand lot coverage restrictions. This ZoningOrdinance eventually became a model forother ordinances passed around theworld.As buildings rapidly mushroomed, it iscritical to anticipate how our cities andmunicipalities would develop over a longerperiod, say 25 years, taking into accountthe population growth, socio-economicdemographics and changes intechnological advancement. Experienceshowever would point out that while manyof the zoning ordinances never becomestatic, this zoning model’s rigiditydiscouraged creativity, innovation and wasvulnerable to parochial interests.Development and administrative practices,meanwhile, did not adopt as fast as theshifts in preferences, requirements andimplementation obstacles and limitations.Zoning laws/ordinances have been inpractice in the Philippines as early as theSpanish Period. Since many of theprevious zoning ordinances were passedin the late 1970s and early 1980s, it wasnoticed that incoherent linkages betweenbigger and broader metropolitan, regional,provincial, city and municipal plans. As aresult, numerous local governmentspassed variances and exemptions toaddress the changing needs and made itsensitive to their constituents’requirements.Today’s zoning ordinances date back tothe 1990s and early 2000 when our citiesand municipalities last revised theircomprehensive land use plans and zoningordinances after almost two decades anda half, in compliance with directives givenby both then head of the Department ofInterior and Local Government (DILG) andHousing and Land Use Regulatory Board(HLURB).

Flexible Zoning Model. A scan of thepresent plans and zoning ordinances of

LGUs has shown that many of them havealready adopted flexible zoning models,either exclusively or mixing them with thetraditional zoning model of specifyingparticular land use classifications. Amongthe flexible zoning models or techniquescurrently used are Planned UnitDevelopment, Contract Zoning, Transferof Development Rights and Special DistrictZoning.One of the most popular forms of flexiblezoning is Planned Unit Development(PUD), a model espoused in HLURB’s ModelZoning Ordinance (Handbook). PUD isdescribed by Mesherberg in TheAdministration of Flexible ZoningTechniques as a “device which allows adevelopment to be placed and built as aunit, [and] as a result, permits variationsin many traditional controls related todensity, land use, setbacks, open space,and other design elements and timing andsequence of the development. Thus, PUDis both a development type andregulatory process wherein regulationswould include land use requirements,standards and procedures foradministration. PUD topics cover urbandesign, land uses, pedestrian and vehicularaccess, parking, open spacesrequirements, life and safety issues, etc.and are found in the new developmentslike Bonifacio Global City (Taguig City) andFilinvest City (Muntinlupa City).Contract Zoning is another flexible zoningmodel that has been adopted. Developersand lot owners/developers mutually agreeto abide by certain commitments underthe Covenants, Conditions andRestrictions, a more comprehensiveversion of the Deed of Restrictions thatcovers both community-widecommitments and specific lot conditions.In Metro Manila, again Bonifacio Global Cityand Filinvest City lead in adopting this typeof flexible zoning model.

Zoning, see page 18

18

Home of the country’s first city andfirst UAP chapter, Cebu makesanother mark in UAP history as

host city of the 16th National Conferenceof Architects (NCA) on Oct 26-28, 2007.More than 800 delegates flew or sailedto the Queen City of the South for athree-day experience of festivities, forum,and fellowship.

Day 0: Chapter Presidents AssembleThe first wave of architects headed tothe City Sports Club either as delegate tothe Chapter Presidents’ Assembly held inthe Sinulog Hall or participants in the 1st

Arkilympics at the City Sports Complex (see

Atty. Andre Gerard G. Ballesteros, UAPLegal Counsel.

Day 1: Grand WelcomeDrumbeats, dancers, and Hon. MichaelRama, Vice Mayor of Cebu City, welcomedthe delegates during the OpeningCeremonies at the Grand Ballroom of theWaterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino,Lahug, Cebu City. In his welcome remarks,Vice Mayor Rama stressed that to achieveprofessional excellence, architects shouldremember the basics like good mannersand right conduct. “One achieves

man behind the passage of theArchitecture Act of 2004, Pimentelgreeted the assembly: “You (architects)capture the Filipino spirit in steel andwood.” Winners of the 1st Arkilympicswere also awarded while an energy-filledBostik Night capped the night.

Day 2: Fellows, Fora, and FeverWhile some delegates busied themselvesover souvenirs and city tours, it was stillwork for some 47 UAP College of Fellows(COF), who deliberated on the threeresolutions submitted during the ChapterPresidents’ Assembly. They also talkedabout assigning coordinators in various keycities all over the county to hep facilitatethe activities of the COF.

COF Chancellor Archt. Maria Cristina

related story).Some 60 chapter presidents

and leaders debated over variousnational and local issues during theassembly. After the discussion, threeresolutions were passed. Two of whichwas related to the review of theproposed UAP By-laws and itsImplementing Rules and Regulations.The body agreed that the chapters shouldbe given ample time to review the saidproposal before forwarding it for furtherdiscussions to the National Board ofDirectors. It was also agreed that if achapter does not submit any commentson the proposed UAP By-laws on anestablished deadline, the National Boardwould have to assume that same chapteragrees with the contents of the proposedby-laws.

The third resolution was focusedon the establishment of a specialcommittee to review the amendments ofthe UAP Code of Ethical Standards forArchitects. Other issues raised were

p r o f e s s i o n a lexcellence by alsosharing with thosein need,” headded. The Cebu Turalba, fuap, presided the

breakfast meeting attended byher officers Jose Siao Ling (ViceChancellor), Gloria Teodoro(Scribe), Noralita Dumlao(Bursar), and Maria Elena

Cayanan (Past Chancellor). Also presentwas Archt. Roldan.

Meanwhile, some 200 dedlegatestoured the city starting off with MatimcoInc’s factories. Other destinations wereBigfoot Film Schol Tour, and the Lapu-LapuShrine.

A forum on the Architecture Actof 2004 was also held simultaneously atthe Ballroom of the Waterfront in Lahug.Main panelists were the Board ofArchitecture (BOA) of the ProfessionalRegulatory Comission (PRC) headed by itschair person Archt. Armando Alli, fuap.Also present were BOA membersAngeline Chua-Chiaco, fuap, and Marietta

official also led the opening of some 50exhibits, accompanied by Medeliano T.Roldan, Jr., UAP National President, andthe conference organizers.

That afternoon, threedistinguished speakers shared theirprofessional insights and architecturaltrends. Dr. Tan Loke Mun of the MalaysiaInstitue of Architects diverted from theusual norms by letting his audience decideon the topics. The discussion included thedifferences between the distinctive andth iconic, the current realities of today’sworld, and how architecture can give acity its distinctive edge. He also explainedhow the “small, litlle gap” between the

features

Home of the country’s first city and first UAP chapter, Cebu makesanother mark in UAP history as host city of the 16th National

Conference of Architects (NCA)include the Task Force on RA9266,continuing professional developmenteducation, internal affairs, conventions andconferences, and administrative issues andconcerns.

On the presidential table werearchitects Medeliano T. Roldan, Jr. fuap(National President and Presiding Officer),Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, fuap (NationalExecutive Vice President), Edric Marco C.Florentino, fuap (Past National President),and Danilo M. Fuentebella, fuap (VicePresident for Area C). Also present was

peninsula of Malaysia ans the island ofSumatra contributed in Malaysia’s globalrole.

Archt. George Kunihiro of theJapan Institute of Architects discussedthe “modern Asian Architecture Networlk(mAAN) while Mr. Renato Constantino ofGreenpeace expounded on the negativeeffects of Global Warming and howarchitects can contribute in alleviating it.Day 1 would have been incompletewithout the regal presence of the guestof honor, Hon. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. The

Segovia, uap.The 16th NCA formally closed with

the submission of the conference reportand acknowledgment of the conferenceorganizers. It was followed by thefellowship night at Tambuli East BeachResort. Delegates were treated to islandfood and music, and raffle prizes.The successful event was headed byarchitects Roger T. Ong (ExecutiveDirector), Catherine T. Carunungan (16th

Conference Director). by Karl AriesEmerson F. Cabilao

19

features

The UAP Davao Chapter recentlyconcluded the successful staging of the2007 NAW (Nationwide ArchitectureWeek) Invitational Basketball Tournamentwith the culminating championship gameheld last December 8, 2007 at the GardenOases Basketball Court in Davao City.Emerging champion was Wilcon BuildersSupply, which beat UAP Graduate Auxiliary(UAPGA), 81-70, in a tightly fought finalsmatch. Earlier, UAP Davao took the thirdplace after defeating Ateneo de DavaoArchitecture, 54-47, in the curtain-raiser.

The event, which ran for nine weeks,attracted eight teams. Aside from Wilcon,UAPGA, Ateneo and UAP Davao, otherteams that saw action were MutiCon(Multiline-Mapecon), PIA Davao Section,S.E.A. Olympus Marketing, and EngineerAll Stars. The tournament kicked off lastSeptember 30, 2007, with a symbolicopening ceremony, which was graced byUAP past and present District D-1 Directors

NAW BasketballTournament in Davao

Salvador Sandovaland AnselmoF e r r a z z i n i ,respectively.

The annual basketball tournament hasbeen going on for three years now.Organized by UAP Davao as a featuresports activity during the celebration ofNAW, it aims to foster camaraderie amongarchitects, engineers, suppliers and

architecture students through the gameof basketball. On its maiden season in2005, the Executives from the CityMayor’s Office won the championshipwhile the following year, NTD Architectsclaimed the crown. With the success ofthe 2007 NAW Basketball InvitationalTournament, UAP Davao is lookingforward to another exciting season in2008 as several teams have alreadysignified to join the tournament on itsnext staging. By Ericson P. Europa

aroundtheuapAROUNDTHEUAPBACOLOD, MARIKINA VALLEY, QUEZON CITY CHAPTERS

20

features

The Transfer of Development Rights(TDRs) is also used by at least two citiesin Metro Manila, Taguig and Makati.Under this technique, lot buyers/developers are able to transfer part oftheir vested rights related to their“buildable” floor areas to neighboring lot/s without impacting the wholedevelopment area/project. This modelstems from the concept that the rightsto use the land, including the amount offloor areas that could be build on aparticular lot or gross floor area (GFA),can be moved to another lot undercertain regulations. To the credit of theTaguig City local government executivesand council members, this model is nowwidely used in Bonifacio Global City asdevelopers maximize their allowabledevelopment density, while balancingsustainability issues and impacts on theenvironment.Starting in late 1990s, the PhilippineEconomic Zone Authority (PEZA)designated certain areas and buildings asInformation Technology (IT) SpecialEconomic Zone, a form of Special DistrictZoning. A district is so classified such that,subject to certain conditions, estate orbuilding-wide zoning regulations are

adopted to enable projects therein toaccomplish desired objectives and results.As of 2007, 265 IT parks and buildings invarious parts of the country are able tobenefit from a wide range of economic,permitting and labor-related PEZAincentives, making the IT-related industry- one of the fastest growing Philippineindustries.

Concluding Remarks. While many ofour local government units continue touse exclusive traditional zoning model, weexpect other LGUs to eventually followthe front-runners who had adoptedthese flexible zoning models. Localgovernments however, should note thatthe selection of the appropriate typesof flexible zoning models should bealigned with their cities or municipalities’visions/missions. Moreover, the adoptionof new models should be accompaniedby the updating of their legal andadministrative regulations, standards andprocedures as well as the upgrading ofthe skills of would-be administrators andenforcers, Where needed, LGUs wantingto adopt these models should be alsoseek professional assistance if theybelieve that they do not have suchexpertise in preparing their revised plansand ordinances.

from page 17Zoning

16th NCA hosts

ArkilympicsArkilympicsArkilympicsArkilympicsArkilympicsUAP’s first National sports event

Equally significant with the hosting of the16th National Conference of Architects wasthe launching of the First Arkilympics heldon 28 Oct. 2007. Four events were heldsimultaneously was held at the City SportsClub in Cebu Business Park, namely:Badminton, bil l iards, bowling andbasketball. Golf, on the other hand, tookplace at Cebu Country Club in Banilad.Archt. Elbert Michael Begonia, chapterpresident of UAP Greenhills, led theopening which was madee morememorable with a dramatic torch-lightingjuncture by Archt. Ardel Santos of UAPBulacan.

Good defense for offenseFour teams, representing the country’smajor cities: Manila, Cebu, Davao andBacolod, vied for the basketball crown.

Manila team reigned supreme in thehard court after tallying 49 pointsvictory over the Negros team with 28points. The host team Cebu came in3rd place triumphing over the Davaoteam 60 points to 47 points. Davao andBacolod had an edge-of-your-seatencounter in the eliminations, with

latter eking out a score of 52 all decisiongame in overtime and ended up with ascore of 65 to 68 points in favor ofBacolod.

Shake, Ratlle, and BowlFrom 25 bowlers, architects HermiePrudente, Bong Yague, Banger Estepa,and Peter Borador garnered a winningtotal of 1,514. Architects Nonoy Liston,Kerwin Lee, Abbe Fermiza, and DanielLim came in second with 1,475 pointsfollowed by Filomeno Kangleon, RonnieSuares, Joe Roncal, and Emerson Quinawith 1,469 points.

Golf WarForty-five (45) golferswere divided intothree divisions. In

Division A, Archt. Mcoy Cuisea wasawarded Champion of Division A.Architects Randy Banzon and GilbertCruz settled for second and third place.

In Division B, Archt. Ramon Escario wasdeclared Champion closely trailed byarchitects Melanie Cruz and Frank Lord forsecond and third places. On the otherhand, Division C saw Archt. Rolly Franciscoas its Champion with architects DickBalagtas and Jun Andre, who settled forsecond and third places.Archt. Gabriel Yap bagged Special Prizesfor garnering the Longest Drive at hole# 8 and the Most Number of Parsthroughout the game with 11 points.He was also the Over-all Gross Championf o r Division A following closely

by Archt.R a n d yB a n z o n .A n o t h e r

p l aye r

from Division A bagged an award, Archt.Benito Ang, who started at f l ightnumber 6 won as the Over-all NetChampion.

Cainta101 pics

21

features

STANDARD BOYSENADVERTISEMENT

22

STANDARD BOYSENADVERTISEMENT