ARC 178A

Professional Practice 2: Values and

Professional Ethics
(Architects Regular Services)

The United Architects of the Philippines and related

Professional Organization

Ar. ALVIN P. TEJADA

PROFESSOR
The United Architects of the Philippines
(UAP) Profile
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)
Profile
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)

The United Architects of the Philippines is the Integrated and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects (IAPOA) in the Philippines with more than 42,000 members.

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) was born on December 12, 1974

Architects work closely with other professionals, such as engineers and contractors, to
ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the client's
satisfaction.
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)
Profile
The UAP has a membership numbering more than 44,000, which is 100% of the total
registered architects at the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

The UAP has been involved in addressing housing problems, urban degradation,
environmental conservation, and promoting volunteerism for socio-economic development.

That time there are three (3) existing architectural associations at that time - the
Philippines Institute of Architects (PIA), the League of Philippine Architects (LPA) and
the Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA).
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)
Profile
The UAP has received numerous awards, including the PRC's Most Outstanding Accredited
Professional Organization, which it has won eight times.

The UAP's advocacy group, the "Green Architecture Movement," received the 2009 Father Neri
Satur Award for Environmental Heroism.

The UAP was awarded the EAROPH 50th Golden Jubilee Award in recognition of its contribution
to the advancement of Planning, Development, and Management of Human Settlements in the
Philippines.

The UAP encourages its members to provide pro bono services and supports values such as
sustainable design, diversity, and elevating the profession's stature.
The History of United Architects of the
Philippines (UAP)
The Objectives of United Architects of
the Philippines (UAP)
Objectives of United Architects of the Philippines
(UAP)
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) works to advance our nation’s quality of life and
protect the public’s health, safety and welfare, as it has done for more than 40 years ago.

Here are some of the objectives:

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) works to advance the nation's quality
of life and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.

The UAP has objectives such as cooperating with the Board of Architecture (BOA)
and other government agencies, endorsing practice of foreign nationals, monitoring
compliance, and filing complaints for violations.
Objectives of United Architects of the Philippines
(UAP)

The UAP aims to establish an appropriate organizational structure, ensure good

governance, and promote ethical conduct and professional excellence in
architecture.

The UAP strives to maintain high standards of architectural education and practice,
cooperate with other organizations in the field, and collaborate with allied
professions, trade, and industry for the welfare of the community and country.
Vision and Mission of United Architects
of the Philippines (UAP)
Vision and Mission

UAP, the voice of the profession of architecture, inspires and supports

its members as leaders to improve and sustain the quality of the built
environment. In order to promote the value of the profession and
provide resources and education for members, the following Vision,
Mission and Objectives have been adopted:
Vision and Mission of United Architects of the
Philippines (UAP)

Vision
UAP believes that an important purpose of architecture is to
create a vision that improves the built environment. This vision is
vital to the advancement of the living standards of our
communities and provides a service of ever-increasing value to
society. Hence, the vision is:
Vision and Mission of United Architects of the
Philippines (UAP)
Mission
In order for the UAP to unite the registered and licensed architects in the
Philippines, promote the aesthetic, scientific and business practice of
architecture; advance architectural standards of continuing education, training
and practice; and build relationships among clients, the construction industry
and architects, the following mission is adopted:

The UAP as the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of

Architects, is the vanguard of the Architecture profession in the country which
shall serve as the catalyst of dynamism and unity among Filipino Architects,
promoting the highest ethical conduct, discipline, responsibility and values
beneficial to man and society, culture and the environment in the delivery of its
professional mandate for local and global practice
United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Has Received
Several Awards
The United Architects of the Philippines is a multi-awarded professional organization.
Among the awards received by the institution were the following:

2020 PCAAE's ANG SUSI Award (Community Service Award for the "Bayanihan Covid 19 ay
Labanan")
2019 APAC Association Awards by Eventbank and MCI Global
2018 PCAAE's ANG SUSI Award (Community Service Award for the "Bayanihang Arkitektura")
2017 DTI-CIAP’s Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization
2014 PRC’s Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization
2011 PRC’s Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization
2009 Father Neri Satur Award for Environmental Heroism
THANK YOU!