UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects

UAP National Headquarters, 53 Scout Rallos Street, Quezon City, Philippines

MONTHLY CHAPTER ACTIVITY & ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

CHAPTER DILIMAN CHAPTER MONTH OF January 2020
DATE
CHAPTER PRESIDENT Charles S. Alianan SUBMITTED February 3, 2020

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MONTH

Indicate your chapter activities undertaken during the month such as Chapter GMM, Professional Development Seminars, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives,

ACTIVITY NO.1
Title of Activity The 5th Asia Future Conference Date January 8-15, 2020
Acacia Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City /
Total Attendees 3 Venue
UP Los Baños
Objective of the Activity To provide a seminar discussing topics on Sustainable Econmic Growth and the Natural Environment

Type of Activity GMM x Seminar Socio-Civic Others :

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the
x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence
UAP corporate thrust

This past January 8 to 15, 2020, the 5th Asia Future Conference (AFC5) was hosted by the University of the Philippines
Los Baños, together with primary organizer Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA), at the Acacia Hotel in
Alabang, Muntinlupa City and at UPLB. The event gave focus particularly on the theme “Sustainable Shared Growth:
Our Common Home and Happiness, which aimed to expound upon the topics regarding economic growth that
encompasses the stark contrast of income and wealth in our societies as well as the imminent desolation of our
environment.
Among those who gave presentations were UAP Diliman Chapter members Markel Luna, Stephanie Gilles and
Geomillie Guittap. Ar. Luna gave a talk on “The Elevated Plaza: A Re-articulation of the Filipino Public Space” which
involved the significance and importance of public spaces not only to the people but to the built and natural
environment around them.

Ar. Gilles gave her piece on Emergence of Catholic Religious Spaces in Malls within Metro Manila. As society is one of
the key points of concern for the entire event, the topic of religion and the evolution of Religious facilities was key in
describiing Filipino societies today.

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 Ar. Guittap gave her talk entitled Moving Urban Poor Communities Toward Resilience. This focused on the effects of
the cricitical state nature is today and how it affects our way of constructing our communities.

Credits/Source: Markel Luna, Stephanie Gilles, Geomilie Guittap

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 ACTIVITY NO.2
Title of Activity Meeting- NatCon 46 OrCom Meeting Date January 14, 2020
UAP National HQ, 53 Sct. Rallos,
Total Attendees 2 Venue
Diliman, QC
Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the planning of the incoming NatCon 46

Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others: Meeting

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the
x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence
UAP corporate thrust

The National Convention 46

Organization Committee held a
meeting this past 14th of January
2020 wherein they discussed the
upcoming National Convention and
its opening ceremonies and events.
Also part of their discussion was the
upcoming launch of RUNkitek 2.

Photo credits/Source: Markel Luna

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 ACTIVITY NO.3
Title of Activity Seminar- Past Forward: Filipino Architecture for the Future Date January 25, 2020
Bulacan Scouts Pavillion, City of Malolos,
Total Attendees 1 Venue
Bulacan
Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the discussion of the Future of Filipino Architecture

Type of Activity GMM x Seminar Socio-Civic Others:

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the
x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence
UAP corporate thrust

This past 25th of January 2020, the UAP Bulacan held a CPD Seminar
entitled Past Forward: Filipino Architecture for the Future. Among the
speakers for the event was UAP Diliman Chapter member Markel Luna. He
detailed on the Architect’s role in Heritage Conservation. As an advocate of
the practice, Ar. Markel gave meaningful insight on how the Architect is key
in the preservation of heritage structures in our country. It should also be
part of our profession to inform the Filipino society of the importance of
these structures and their significance in history as well as the future. Other
topics discussed in the seminar were the current existence and identity of
Filipino Architecture as well as Liturgical Architecture in the country.

Photo credits/Source: Markel Luna, UAP Barasoain Chapter

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 ACTIVITY NO.4
Article – Experience, Not Expense: Cathy Saldaña on Luxury in
Title of Activity Date January 27, 2020
Architecture
Total Attendees 1 Venue N/A

Objective of the Activity To provide a platform to discuss Luxury in Architecture

Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others: Article

Professional
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization
Product
Activity in support of the
x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence
UAP corporate thrust

Bluprint Magazine recently published an

article featuring UAP Dilimaner Cathy
Saldaña, with her discussing Luxury in
Architecture. In the article she expounds on
the topic stating, “Luxury is understanding
that you are designing an experience that’s
allowing you to feel something real,
authentic, insightful and natural.” She
explains how these factors are made
possible by proper structure placement and
design. These include the use of the
combination of the proper materials, as well
as “having the right space that gives you a
sense of comfort that brings you down to a
certain degree of calmness and openness.
This brings you back to being human, and
when you are calm, you interact well with
your environment, and that is where the work
of design, whether architecture or interiors,
becomes successful.”

Article Written by: Kristoff Sison, Photographed by Ed Simon of Studio 100

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 ACTIVITY NO. 5
Title of Activity GMM – Smart Leadership Date January 23, 2020
Amici, UP Ayala Land
Total Attendees 23 Venue Technohub, Commonwealth
Ave., Q.C.
Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the monthly GMM of the chapter

Type of Activity x GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others :

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the
x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence
UAP corporate thrust

The UAP Diliman Chapter held its GMM for January entitled “Smart Leadership: Smart Products, Smart People.” The
chapter discussed the candidates for the upcoming elections for the next Executive Committee for FY2020-2021. Also
discussed in the event was the upcoming Joint Area Assembly to be held this February in Baler, Aurora.

Photo credits/Source: UAP Diliman Chapter Facebook Page, Poster designed by: Mikee dela Cruz

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 ACTIVITY NO.6
Seminar – Arts Management Training for Foreign Service
Title of Activity Date January 27, 2020
Personnel
Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330
Total Attendees 1 Venue
Roxas Blvd, Pasay
Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the training of foreign personnel in arts management

Type of Activity GMM x Seminar Socio-Civic Others:

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession x Professional Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the
x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence
UAP corporate thrust

UAP Diliman Chapter member Gerard Lico recently conducted a training seminar for the Department of Foreign Affairs
this past 27th of January. In the event entitled, “Arts Management Training for Foreign Service Personnel,” With his
expertise on the management of Arts and historical facilities, Ar. Lico was tasked to help in the training of the personnel
from foreign countries, employed under the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Photo credits/Source: Gerard Lico

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 ACTIVITY NO.7
Title of Activity RUNkitek 2 – Grand Launch Date January 30, 2020
UAP National HQ, 53 Sct. Rallos,
Total Attendees 1 Venue
Diliman, QC
Objective of the Activity To provide a venue for the Grand Opening of RUNkitek 2

Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic x Others: Event Opening Ceremony

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional x Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the
x Unity x Accountability x Professional Excellence
UAP corporate thrust

RUNkitek 2 is the 46th UAP National Convention's FUN RUN

event. It shall be held on Day 3, April 25, 2020, Saturday, at SM
By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. RUNkitek 2 is part
of this year’s National Convention event. It’s Grand Opening
ceremony was held at the UAP HQ and was conducted by the
NatCon Director and UAP Diliman Chapter member Markel Luna.

Photo credits/Source: Markel Luna

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