CHAPTER 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 PRESIDENT UAP QC CENTRAL FELIZARDO CIPRIANO CONTACT NUMBERS +63 9053073083; +63 9151492364 DATE EMAIL ADDRESS qccentral.uap@gmail.com SUBMITTED Title of Activity MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2017 NOVEMBER 30 2017 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 Review of the proposed revisions for the Accessibility Law of the Philippines Total Attendees 1 (from QC Central) Venue To participate for the review of proposed revisions in accessibility law Date 11/9/2017 Type of Activity GMM Seminar O Socio-Civic Others DPWH Central Office, Bonifacio Drive Port Area, 652 Zone 068, Manila, 1018 Metro Manila Activity in line with 4Ps O Profession O Professional O Professional Organization Professional Product The Architects for Accessibility was represented by Ar. Rix Abordo during the review of the proposed revisions for the Accessibility Law of the Philippines, held at the Department of Public Works and Highways- Central Office. Distinguished panelists present were DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, National Committee on Disability Affairs OIC Carmen Zubiaga, NCDA Assistant Director Mateo Lee, and United Architects of the Philippines Chairman for the Committee on Accessibility, Ar. Jaime Silva. Also present were representatives from Congress, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and various PWD organizations, to name a few. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 1 of 8
ACTIVITY NO.2 Title of Activity NCDA Meeting Date 11/17/2017 Total Attendees 1 from QC Central Venue To participate with NCDA activities and represent Architects for Accessibility and its advocacies Type of Activity GMM Seminar O Socio-Civic Others: NCDA Headquarters, Quezon City Last November 17, 2017, UAP QC Central and Architects for Accessibility represented by Ar. Abigail Ko, participated in NCDA Meeting for upcoming activities for 2017 International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration. UAP QC Central and Architects for Accessibility commit as a sponsor and judge for the Photo contest. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 2 of 8
ACTIVITY NO.3 Title of Activity Board Meeting Date 11/18/2017 Total Attendees 11 Venue To discuss upcoming activities of the Chapter Tomas Morato Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic O Others: Board Meeting Activity in line with 4Ps O Profession O Professional O Professional Organization Professional Product MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 3 of 8
ACTIVITY NO.4 Title of Activity Pagulungin ang Tulong Donate a Wheelchair Program Date 11/21/2017 Total Attendees 3 Venue AFA via Facebook To donate wheelchairs and mobility devices to our disabled fellowmen Type of Activity GMM Seminar O Socio-Civic Others: As part of the PAGULUNGIN ANG TULONG (DONATE A WHEELCHAIR) PROGRAM of the Architects for Accessibility, the subgroup and affiliate of the Uap Qccentral Chapter, a wheelchair was donated to Mang Iloilo for his uncle, who has nerve damage and cannot walk anymore. Also if you remember, Mang Noli was the first recepient of a wheelchair from the program for his wife who had a dibilitating stroke. On her way to recovery, we are now sending Noli's wife a cane to help her stand up during her sessions of therapy. Please keep sending your new and used wheelchairs and mobility devices. Every little help counts. Spread the Love! MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 4 of 8
ACTIVITY NO.5 Title of Activity Davies Fellowship Night Date 11/23/2017 Total Attendees 5 (from UAP QC Central) Venue To promote camaraderie among fellow architects and industry players Type of Activity GMM Seminar O Socio-Civic Others: 207, Davies Paints Showroom, Banawe Street, Corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 5 of 8
Title of Activity ACTIVITY NO.6 Submission of the results of the workshop from Accessibility Audit Training batch 2 last oct 28 to Intramuros Administration Total Attendees 1 Venue Date 11/25/2017 To submit results of Accessibility Audit held last October 28 at Intramuros Administration Type of Activity GMM Seminar O Socio-Civic Others General Luna St, Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila Activity in line with 4Ps O Profession Professional O Professional Organization O Professional Product An excerpt of Access Audit Report made by the participants last October 28, 2017 MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 6 of 8
Title of Activity ACTIVITY NO.7 "Kahit May 'K' Ok" Photo Contest, In Cooperation With NCDA And FPPF Date 11/29/2017 Total Attendees 1 from QC Central Venue NCDA Headquarters, Quezon City National Committee on Disability Affairs Photo Contest in partnership with the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, with Architects for Accessibility as one of the sponsors Type of Activity GMM Seminar O Socio-Civic Others The National Committee on Disability Affairs in cooperation with the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation and Architects for Accessibility has launched the "Kahit May 'K' OK" Photo Contest, depicting the life, struggles and stories of Persons with Disabilities presented in a photo essay. All entries were sent last Saturday, November 26. Judging was held last November 29 at the NCDA, with judges from FPPF, AFA, NCDA, MANILA BULLETIN, the College of Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines and the College of St Benilde. AFA Co-Founder and long-time FPPF Honorary Member Rix Abordowas then reunited with his godparents Eduviges Huang and Lito Beltran of the FPPF. Result and photo exhibit of the winners will be launched on December 4 at the main lobby of the Quezon City Hall at 9AM as part of the celebration of the International Day of PWD's, with ribbon cutting ceremonies to be led by Mayor Herbert Bautista. As a partner of the event, AFA will be using the winning top ten photos of the contest for the cover of the next batch of publication of the Accessibility Law. As you may well now know, AFA is the sub-group and affiliate of the United Architects of the Philippines - Quezon City Central Chapter, advocating for the rights of Persons with Disabilities through information campaign. AFA is currently recognized as the Top 30 Best Practices for Accessibility by the Zero Project, an NGO based in Vienna, Austria. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 7 of 8
ACTIVITY NO.8 Title of Activity Play the Game: Asian Practice of Filipino Architect (5th General Membership Meeting) Date 11/29/2017 Total Attendees 37 from QC Central, 10 from sponsors, 2 guests Venue Kenny Rogers Matalino Street, Quezon City To equip the Filipino architect in search for job opportunities with the imminent ASEAN integration and Gear up the regional architects who may be affected with the ASEAN integration and the influx of foreign architects in Asia Type of Activity O GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others : Last November 29, 2017, UAP QC Central held its 5th General Membership Meeting Play the Game -Asian Practice of Filipino Architects at Kenny Roger's Roasters Matalino with guest Speaker Ar. Bejamin Panganiban, FUAP, ASEAN Architect, APEC Architect. Ar. Benjamin Panganiban Jr. is currently the National Executive Vice President of United Architects of the Philippines. His lecture highlighted the characteristics of Filipino architects in 4 C s: Character, Competence, Credibility and Commitment. He also discussed practices of international architects, new technology used such as Building Information Modelling and Building Performance Modelling. He also presented new tools of the trade to answer the ever evolving demands and needs of the field. New trends in design and new specialization were also tackled. Just like the saying goes, Adapt or Perish, Filipino architects should be informed and constantly developing to keep up with our international counterparts. MONTHLY CHAPTER REPORT This report can be viewed at the UAP Corporate Website www.united-architects.org Page 8 of 8