Makati 10.2017a

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 Makati
MONTH OF October
CHAPTER PRESIDENT Michael Conrad S. Carandang
CONTACT NUMBERS 09175026664; 09175895285 DATE
SUBMITTED
2017 October 31
EMAIL ADDRESS uapmakati2017@gmail.com
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
Evolution of the Architects Allied
Title of Activity Date 2017 September 30
Services
The Auditorium, The Mind
Total Attendees 250 PAX Venue
Museum, BGC, Taguig City
The course intends to provide a broader knowledge and understanding on the
Objective of the Activity
implementation of the CPD for architects.
Type of Activity ✔ GMM ✔ Seminar Socio-Civic Others _______________________________
Activity in line with 4Ps ✔ Profession ✔ Professional Professional Organization ✔ Professional Product
Activity in support of
the UAP corporate Unity Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence
thrust
Last September 30, 2017, UAP MC ArchiVolution held its second GMM-CPD seminar at The Auditorium of
Mind Museum in BGC, Taguig City.
In line with the UAP Makati theme “Archivolution”, the team plots this Saturday September All-stars CPD
Special entitled “The Evolution of Architects Allied Services” featuring interesting personalities, to share
their knowledge and experience and to inspire us more in the practice of Architecture and its allied
services.
80% of the attendees are UAP Makati Chapter Member and 20% of the attendees came from different
chapters all over the Philippines.
The registration starts at 8:00 am to 9:00 am. After that is the official opening of the event spearheaded by
our Chapter President Ar. Michael Conrad S. Carandang.
The first presenter starts at 9:30 am. That was Ar. Ed Calma. Ar. Ed presented his diversified practice from
residential, institutional, offices, museums, commercial projects, and many more. He showed to the crowd
his techniques and concepts in developing his projects.
The second topic is about architecture and adaptive reuse. The notable speaker is none other than Ar.
Dominic Galicia. Ar. Galicia is a design-oriented practitioner whose work has been recognized for its
sensitive attention to both concept and detail. Ar. Galicia presented his projects including the famous
National Museum of Natural History in Rizal Park. He also showed his other projects related to adaptive
reuse. He showed to us his deep concern about the preservation of historic architectural sites. In fact, he
served as the Vice President of the Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) and for three year terms, he
presented the HCS on the Executive Council of the national Committee on Monuments and Sites (NCMS)
of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA).
The seminar took a break (lunch break) after Ar. Dominic’s talk and the seminar resumes at 1:00 pm.
At exactly 1:00 p.m., the Landscape Architect Paulo Alcazaren started his topic about his expertise which is
Landscape Architecture. Larch Paulo has been a practicing consultant in urban design and landscape
MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 1 of 23
architecture for the last 30 years. He showed his project in the Philippines from Luzon to Mindanao. He is
very witty, clever speaker and full of humor. The crowd keeps on laughing while he talks even though the
topic is serious, he deliver it in a way that the audience will find it funny and at the same time people will
appreciate the deep meaning behind it. He is very concerned in the built environment, the climate change
and the DRR.
Followed by Ar. Carlos de Castro of GOUDIE Associates, the topic is about the Agile office setup or facility.
Ar. Carlos described the office setup needed for the likes of millennials because in due time, millennials will
invade the offices in general and the old school setup of office will definitely won’t work with the millennials.
Ar. Carlos also shared some of their notable projects in relation to their topic which is mostly interior
projects.
The last speaker is Ar. John Patrick Buensalido also known as Jason Buensalido. He is young and famous
architect. Started his firm 7 years ago, his office is in his mom’s house. Today, one of the influential young
professional in the world of architecture. Like Ar. Carlos, Ar. Jayson showed his unique office setup. The
interior is lively and one of a kind. He shared to us how he treats his employees in and outside the office.
He also showed to us his approach in his Modern Filipino Architecture. That the basic concept of his design
is derived from Bahay Kubo. All of his projects, residential or commercial, has a touch of Filipino
Architecture. He delivered to us how they (he and his team) manage to come up with their concepts, plans
and design.
After the presentations of the speakers are question and answer portion. Though, some of the speaker left
early because of their commitments, some have very important meeting, like Ar. Galica, after his talk, he
left to attend in the opening of his project The National Museum of Natural History.
All in all, the attendees are happy with the result of the CPD seminar. They love how UAP Makati delivers
this kind of event. The venue is good, the speakers are great, and the fee… it’s cheap, for 50 pesos per
CPD point. Most of the members are waiting now for the next CPD-GMM of UAP Makati.
Some of the happenings during the event, at the top left are the speakers Ar. Buensalido and Ar. Calma with UAP Makati
Chapter President Ar. Miko Carandang with the audience at the background. In the top right is Ar. Buensalido. At tle lower left is
Ar. Dominic Galicia. In the lower right is Ar. Paulo Alcazaren.
2
1
4
3
6
5
In the picture, from the top: 1) UAP MC President

Ar. Miko carandang with the representative from
sponsor San Francisco Glass; 2) Ar. Ed Calma 3)
Some of the UAP MC Elders who attended the All-
star CPD-GMM from left Ar. Arlen De Guzman, Ar.
Segovia and Ar. Raul Locsin; 4) Ar. Dominic Galicia;
5) Picture during the registration; 6) Larch. Paulo
Alcazaren; 7) Ar. Carlos De Castro and 8) Ar. John
8 Patrick Buensalido.
ACTIVITY NO.2
Title of Activity UAP District B3 Corregidor Tour Date 2017 October 01
Total Attendees 4 PAX (from Makati Chapter) Venue Corregidor Island
To remind us of the sacrifices of Filipino soldiers and to study the ruins and architecture before the World War II in celebration of
World Architecture Day.
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Heritage Tour
Activity in line with 4Ps ✔ Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product
Activity in support of the
UAP corporate thrust ✔ Unity Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence
From left: Ar. Weejee Decena, Ar. Miko Carandang; Ar. Jef Espinosa; From left: Ar. Toto Lacsamana; Ar. Sophia Avendano; Ar. Dondon
1 and Ar. Ian Toisa 2 Olegario and : UAP MC President Miko Carandang
UAP Makati with other UAP District B3Chapters in Malinta Tunnel in Corregidor Island.
3
In line of the World Architecture Day, United Architects of the

Philippines District B3 held a heritage tour in an island not far
from Manila that holds so much history.
Corregidor Island is the Philippines last military base during the

Japanese occupation in 1942.
The tour in Corregidor is an effective reminder of the sacrifices

of our brave Filipino soldiers who fought for our freedom and
for what they believed in.
From left: Ar. Miko Carandang; Ar Weejee Decena; Ar.
4 Ian Toisa and; Ar. Jef Espinosa
ACTIVITY NO.3
Ocular inspection of UAPMC at the Armed
Title of Activity Forces of the Philippines Medical Center (V. Date 2017 October 07
Luna Hospital)
V. Luna Ave, Diliman,
Total Attendees 5-PAX Venue Quezon City, 1100 Metro
Manila, Philippines
To plan and design a healthcare facility that provides a much higher standard of patient care
than that which was previously available to our brave soldiers.
Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic ✔ Others: MEETING
Activity in line with 4Ps ✔ Profession Professional ✔ Professional Organization Professional Product
the UAP corporate Unity ✔ Accountability Professional Excellence
thrust
1) Ocular inspection of UAP-Makati Chapter at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, more commonly
known as the V. Luna Hospital in Quezon City. As part of its CSR project, UAPMC will plan and design the 600sqm++
4D Ward of the Hospital. Unveiling of the new design is being planned in time for the 40th Grand Chapter
Anniversary on November 24, 2017 @ the Makati Shangri La Hotel.
2 3
2) In the picture from left: Ar. Antoinette 2) In the picture at the nurses station of AFP Medical
Tiongson Lim; Ar. Miko Carandang; Center, from left: Ar. Miko Carandang; Ar. Claudia
nurses\medical staff of V.Luna Hospital; Ar. Dooma; Ar. Antoinette Tiongson Lim; Sgt. Lorenzo of
Claudia Dooma and; Sgt. Lorenzo of AFP. AFP; Ar. Ryan Licup and the; nurses/medical staff of V.
MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT | Luna
This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate hospital
Website at the back
www.united-architects.org Page 5 of 23
ACTIVITY NO.4
Title of Activity Steeltech Playball Invitational Cup Date 2017 October 07
Celebrity Sports, Capitol
Total Attendees 13 PAX Venue Hills Drive, Diliman,
Quezon City
Objective of the Promote camaraderie and rapport among professionals, to build strong bonds with other
Activity architects and partner in the industry.
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Sports Fest
Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional ✔ Professional Organization Professional Product
the UAP corporate ✔ Unity Accountability Professional Excellence
thrust
Last October 07, 2017 UAP Makati participated in the Steeltech Playball Invitational Cup. Steeltech is a partner of the
professional architects in variety of projects when it comes to roofing demand. Steeltech organize a sports fest yearly
inviting different chapters of United Architects of the Philippines to participate in the event.
In the picture from left: Ar. Eduard Albeza; Ar. Red Avelino; Ar. Jose
Danganan; Ar. Claudia Dooma; Ar. Paul Xyrome Dalagan; Ar. Ronel
Soriano; Ar. Ian Toisa; Ar. Miko Carandang; Ar. Jose Ricky Martinez;
Ar. Ryan Piñon; Ar. Alexander Locsin; and Ar. Jef Espinosa
ACTIVITY NO.5
AFP-VLuna Hospital Design Project &
Title of Activity finalization of the guidelines for the new Date 2017 October 12
MMDA Headquarters Design Competition
Tea Room @ Signa
Total Attendees 6 PAX Venue Residences, Salcedo
Village Makati City
• To plan and design a healthcare facility that provides a much higher standard of
Objective of the Activity patient care than that which was previously available to our brave soldiers.
• To finalize the guidelines for the design competition of MMDA HQ
Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic ✔ Others: MEETING
Activity in line with 4Ps ✔ Profession Professional ✔ Professional Organization Professional Product
thrust
Meeting Agenda:
1) UAP Makati Chapter special meeting for the AFP - V. Luna Hospital Design Project.
2) Finalization of guidelines for the design competition of new MMDA Headquarters.
Both projects are scheduled to be unveiled at the 40th Grand Chapter Anniversary on Nov. 24, 2017.
The activity were attended by United Architects of the

Philippines Board officers and members. In the first
picture in the top left, from the left is Ar. Vin Butchayo;
Ar. Weejee Decena; Ar. Michael Conrad S. Carandang;
Ar. Antoinette Lim; Ar. Ryan Licup and;Ar. Kerwin Ngo.
The meeting is about the CSR project of UAP Makati in
partnership with MMDA. The V. Luna Hospital and the
Design Competitio for the New HQ of MMDA. Both
projects are scheduled to be unveiled at the 40th Grand
Chapter Anniversary on Nov. 24, 2017.
ACTIVITY NO.6
CROSSOVER: Manila. Intramuros. Escolta.
Title of Activity Binondo. UAP MC Postal Heritage and Date 2017 October 14
Culinary Walking Tour
Total Attendees Venue
Metro Manila (Old
Manila)
To learn and experience the current situation of the old manila. To see the architecture of the
Objective of the
Activity historic places in Old Manila that is said to be one of the Southeast Asia’s best capital cities for
sightseeing and culture.
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Heritage Tour
the UAP corporate ✔ Unity Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence
thrust
In line with our FY20172018 theme, "Architecture Evolution, Now and Beyond," we celebrated World Architecture
Day 2017 by looking back at the Grandeur and Prestige of Old Manila. This is through a long-been anticipated
walking tour that we could also apply as Self-Directed Credit Units for our CPD requirement. Imagine a handful and
more of Heritage and Historical Destinations in Central Manila, Intramuros and Escolta matched by a sumptuous
Culinary exposure within the world's oldest Chinatown ever! From waking up to an invigorating sunshine to ending
up with a romantic sunset, it's truly a day of breathing Manila Nostalgia and periodical Architecture at its best.
Before the tour starts, there was a briefing in the conference room of Manila Post Office building. They showed us
the current situation of PhilPost and their services. After the short presentation, Ar. Miko Carandang, the UAP
Makati Chapter President gave certificate of recognition to the resource persons of PhilPost namely Ms. Arlene T.
Labao and Mr. Maximo G. Sta. Maria III.
Our guide is Mr. Lawrence Chan. He is a Financial Businessman, Blogger, Historical Advocate, and true blue Philatelist
VP of the FSCC Filipinas Stamp Collecting Club of the Philippines. His passion in sharing exciting trivia and stories
from his hobby enabled him to be adept on publishing online articles and TV documentary appearances tackling
historical Philippine Architecture. Some of which are translated in his non-mainstream yet talked about Postal
Walking Tours.
We toured the Manila Post Office building first then after that Mr. Chan walked us to the Escolta and showed us
there the old buildings that still operational. He showed us the Regina Building, the El Hogar and other prominent
historical buildings. The we had our lunch in the finest restaurant in Binondo. It is also the hang-out place of our
national hero Jose Rizal. After that, the next stop is the walled city Intramuros, the Fort Santiago, Baluarte and many
more.
Walk with Chan in partnership with United Architect of the Philippines Makati Chapter , PHLPOST, Intramuros
Administration, Escolta Commercial Association will be conducting a back-to-back, whole day walking and photo
tour in line with celebrating, " World Architecture Day " and " World Postcrossing Day" on October 14, 2017
Saturday.
Mr. Reynaldo Ong de Jesus - Philippine Philatelic
Federation (president) and Phlpost stamp advisory council
representative was also there and provided some insights
on stamp collecting.
Sorting of mails and postcards at the

second floor of the Philippine Postal
Corporation
UAP Makati Chapter participants with some bloggers and students. Picture was taken at the Manila Post Office
lobby.
ACTIVITY NO.7
Title of Activity BUKLOD: The Joint Area Assembly Date 2017 October 19 - 21
Total Attendees 900 PAX Venue Ilocos Norte
Objective of the Transcending Unity from Within. To exhibit the unity of Filipino Architects with different
Activity activities such as seminars, tree planting and many more.
Type of Activity GMM ✔ Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Heritage Tour & CSR Project
Activity in line with 4Ps ✔ Profession ✔ Professional Professional Organization Professional Product
the UAP corporate ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence
thrust
BUKLOD's BOOK-LOAD is a CSR project of United Architects of the Philippines in cooperation with BAYANIHANG
ARKITEKTURA and Emergency Architects:
"The construction of the BOOK-LOAD mobile library is well underway and we need all the help we can get! We are
still accepting donations and pledges. Please look for Alma Valencia here at the UAP JAA2017. Thank you very much
at Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!"
UAP Makati Chapter gave onr of the biggest contribution of P30,000.00 for this CSR project.
DAY 01:
UAPMC attended the various CPD seminars, one of which was the seminar of our very own UAP Makati Chapter
Member, Arch. Dominic Galicia. In the evening, we were all in filipiniana for the welcome dinner which was originally
set at the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Paoay Church. The church was supposed to serve as the dramatic
backdrop of the event, but due to the inclement weather, the dinner was held at the Laoag Centennial Arena
instead.
DAY 02:
Day tour started with a visit to the church in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, and the church were the grandest wedding of Irene
Marcos Araneta was held in the year 1983. Next stop was at the Unesco World Heritage Site of Paoay. Then we
proceeded to Sitio Remedios in Currimao for lunch. This resort hotel is a must see for those traveling to Ilocos with
its traditional Filipino architecture plus the sumptuous food they serve is a must try. Their crispy dinuguan was the
best. 2nd to the last stop was the Burgos Windmill farm, a 150MW renewable energy project that supplies electricity
to the Ilocos region as well as the Luzon island grid. If not for the weather, we would have witnessed the natural
wonders that this place offers from above the west philippine sea. Last stop was the Cape Boejador.
Last night of the JAA 2017 with dinner and entertainment at the open grounds of the Paoay Sand Dunes, Ilocos
Norte.
Here is the list of UAP Makati Members who participated in the BUKLOD: Joint Area Assembly
1) Michael 'Miko' Carandang

2) Weejee Decena
3) Alex Dondie Hernandez
4)Jeff Espinosa
5) Kevin Noel Dedicatoria
6) Jose Ricky Martinez
7) Marvin Butchayo
8) Marc Ivan Du
9) Pol Cruz
10) Ionia Uy
11) Titus Aguirre
12) Alec Aguirre
13) Simon Cervantes
14) Maria Lisa Santos
15) Dominic Galicia
16) Edward Albeza
ACTIVITY NO.8
REFORESTATION: REVISIT. RETURN.
RETREAT. REGENERATION
Title of Activity The UAP MC Greening and Development in Date 2017 October 28
Pantabangan
Pantabangan Watershed,
Nueva Ecija
To help conserve the environment and pave the way for a greener future thru the
Objective of the
Activity humanitarian effort.
Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Tree Planting

Activity in line with
4Ps
Profession ✔ Professional Professional Organization Professional Product
thrust
Executive summary:
In line with the chapter's vision of celebrating World Architecture Day 2017 and carrying the advocacy of UAP
National's Green Sustainability, UAP Makati Chapter is once again strengthening its commitment to environmental
protection and stewardship; through the Pantabangan Reforestation Project Part 2!
From the successful initiative and efforts of UAP Makati Archimorphosis 2016-2017 just February this year, UAP
Makati Archivolution 2017-2018 vows to carry on the flame and continue this fulfilling involvement of once again,
greening an exclusive-access yet breath-taking property in the Pantabangan Watershed, Nueva Ecija with special
partnership of the Green Architecture Committee and Pantabangan LGU.
It is a one-day activity that let us experienced not just site preparation and actual planting of trees, but moreover
nourished our minds with environmental education and awareness, where Advocacy is turned into Ecological and
Social Responsibility.
This humanitarian effort once again, helps conserve the environment and pave the way for a greener future.
1 2
Arrived at Pantabangan Tow Hall in Nueva Ecija. Arrived at Pantabangan Watershed and took pictures because the
view of Pantabangan Lake is great.
3 4
Lunch time with the team before the tree planting. Waiting for the guides/ helper that will assist us to the island in
Pantabangan Lake which is the place for tree planting activity.
From left: Ar. Cesar Aljama; Ar. Jef Espinosa; Ar. Miko Carandang; Ar. Kevin Dedicatoria; Ar. Toffer Avelino; Ar. Ian Toisa; Ar. Alex Dondie Hernandez; Ar.
Ricky Martinez; Ar. Meg Adonis; Ar. Vic Limdico; and Ar. Weejee Decena
6 UAP Makati IPP Ar.Vic Limdico 7 Ar.Alex Dondie Hernandez 8 Ar. Weejee Decena
UAP Makati Past President FY 2013- UAP Makati Chapter President

9 2015 Ar. Ricky Martinez 10 Ar.Michael Conrad S. Carandang 11 Ar.Jef Espinosa
Ar.Adrian R. Toisa Picture of the participants during the Tree Planting Activity.
12 13
ACTIVITY NO.9
Malaysia, Mt. Kota Kinabalu Climb and
Title of Activity Date 2017 October 28
Heritage Tour
Mt. Kota Kinabalu,
Malaysia
Objective of the Learn about interesting facts of rich Cultures and Heritage of Malaysia and Mt. Kota Kinabalu.
Activity
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Tree Planting
the UAP corporate ✔ Unity ✔ Accountability Professional Excellence
thrust
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Makati Chapter in partnership with Architects Mountaineering Group
(AMG) visited Sabah, Malaysia to experience its culture and heritage last October 27-30 2017.
The participants, Ar. Marvin Butchayo, Ar. Michael Baluarte, Ar. Cerwin Caalam, Ar. Ariel Domingo and Ar. Ismael
James Tomas departed from Manila on the morning of 27th and arrived at Sabah, Malaysia after a 2 hours plane
ride.
On day one, they have visited the Monsopiad Cultural Village where they’ve immersed with the village culture and
traditions.
Days two and three was the highlight of the tour where they’ve climbed the first Heritage site in Sabah Malaysia,
Mount Kinabalu , the highest mountain in southeast asia. Day four was a continuation of the city tour, visiting Kota
Kinabalu’s City Mosque and Government Center.
In the picture from left to right: Ar. Ariel Domingo; Ar. Michael baluarte; Ar. Vin butchayo; Ar. Cerwin Caalam; Ar.
Ismael james Tomas; and Ar. Dave Gadiano
ACTIVITY NO.10
Collaboration of UAP Makati and AIDEA
Title of Activity Date 2017 October 30
for the CPD Seminar on January 2018
Total Attendees 3 PAX Venue AIDEA office in Makati City
To provide a more diversified topics for the future CPD-GMM for the benefits of UAP Makati
Objective of the
Activity Chapter members.
Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Meeting
Activity in line with 4Ps ✔ Profession ✔ Professional Professional Organization Professional Product
the UAP corporate Unity ✔ Accountability ✔ Professional Excellence
thrust
UAPMC paid a courtesy call to AIDEA Philippines head, Arch. Jojo Tolentino and discussed about the possible
collaboration for the CPD seminar scheduled in the first half of 2018 for UAP Makati Chapter and AIDEA Philippines,
both considered as the biggest and one of the finest chapter and firm in the country today.
Truly a time well spent with the head of AIDEA, Arch. Jojo Tolentino.
In the picture from left to right: UAP MC President Ar. Michael

Conrad ‘Miko’ S. Carandang; Ar. Weejee Decena; CEO/Head of
AIDEA Ar.Abelardo ‘ Jojo’ M. Tolentino Jr.
In the picture from left to right: CEO/Head of AIDEA Ar.Abelardo ‘ Jojo’ M.

Tolentino Jr.; Ar. Weejee Decena; and UAP MC President Ar. Michael
Conrad ‘Miko’ S. Carandang

Makati 10.2017a

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Makati 10.2017a

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects

MONTHLY CHAPTER ACTIVITY & ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MONTH

In the picture, from the top: 1) UAP MC President

In line of the World Architecture Day, United Architects of the

Corregidor Island is the Philippines last military base during the

The tour in Corregidor is an effective reminder of the sacrifices

The activity were attended by United Architects of the

Sorting of mails and postcards at the

1) Michael 'Miko' Carandang

Type of Activity GMM Seminar ✔ Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Tree Planting

UAP Makati Past President FY 2013- UAP Makati Chapter President

Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic ✔ Others: Tree Planting

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

In the picture from left to right: UAP MC President Ar. Michael

In the picture from left to right: CEO/Head of AIDEA Ar.Abelardo ‘ Jojo’ M.

You might also like