On the occasion of the 8th General Membership Meeting of the UAP Cavite Chapter held last February 11, 2012 at the Bahay ng Arkitektong Kabitenyo (UAP Cavite Headquarters), Kabitenyo architects exercised their right to collectively choose their officers who will lead the Chapter in realizing its goals, objectives and projects.

The election came after the current officers and board of directors passed a resolution calling for the election which was then approved and ratified by the General Membership. The manner of election was also passed through a resolution and approved where the members nominated qualified architects and each member casted their votes of 20 architects each on their ballot. After the canvassing, the top 11 architects who received the highest votes officially became the Officers-elect where they chose among themselves to fill out the vacant positions of the board. 

The UAP Cavite Chapter is happy to announce its new set of officers for the fiscal year 2012-2013.

President                            CALIXTO " JK" C. KAMANTIGUE JR.

VP Program                        PRECILA “Ate Precy" TIBAYAN-ATERADO

VP OPERATION                 CLARITO "Ric" B. MABITUIN

SECRETARY                         DAISY "Dheng" PULPULAAN-PALATAO

Asst. SECRETARY              ELDA "Elds" MAGNA GUINTO

TREASURER                        HANNAH “An” MONZON

AUDITOR                             EPITACIO "Dondon” OLEGARIO JR.

External DIRECTOR                          MARLON " Lon" TIMBOL

Internal DIRECTOR                           EDMOND "Ed” SAMSON

Director for Lowland - South       GENARO "Jun" LUNA

Director for Lowland – North      JEMMAR "Jem" DAGUISO

Director for Midland                       ARSOL “Arson” ARCILLA

Director for Central                         CHARLES "Chars” SERVIDA

Director for Upland                         BENJAMIN "Benjie" LARA

Ex-Officio                                            RENE RICHIE "Chie" CORCUERA

“If an Alien or a man from outer space landed on your bedroom, what would you do to entertain him?”, This was the question for Ms. Gloria Diaz when she bagged the most coveted Ms. Universe crown, which happens to be the same question asked by the Japanese Architect George Kunihiro (ARCASIA President) to Mr. Kenn Paolo Valero during the Davies Fellowship Night: Beach Bums in Boracay, February 4, at Boracay Regency Resort beachfront.

And the winning answer, “Itu-tour ko siya sa buong Pilipinas, because It’s More Fun in the Philippines!”, said the 24-year old Architect from Cavite, representing Area B during the Q&A portion of the Beach Dude and Beach Babe Competition.



<< Ar. Kenn Valero of Cavite Chapter together with his partner, Arch. Nikka Zaragoza of Manila Sta. Mesa Chapter, both from Area B, partook on UAP’s history as they are reigned 1st UAP ASCAL Beach Dude & Beach Babe, respectively.

By Ar. Kenn Paolo Valero, uap

Last February 3-4, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) – Cavite Chapter proved its worth of being one of the frontrunners on ‘Redefining Service to Members’ as they participated in the 1st UAP Architects’ Summit on Collaborative Action & Leadership (ASCAL), held at La Carmela De Boracay Resort Hotel & Convention Center, Station 2, Boracay Island, Caticlan, Aklan.

With the theme “Archi-Nature: Architects in the Service of the Natural Environment”, Architects from all over the Philippines even in Asia, as represented by Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA), graced and participated the momentous event

Dubbed as ‘Archi-Nature’, the two-day event focused on the role of architects, as agent of change, and catalysts in nurturing, preserving and protecting Mother Earth while moving towards the inevitable growth and advancement and global warming to secure a better planet to live in for the next generations.

Tagged as ‘EXPERIENCE’, the summit formally opened with a simple ceremony and parades of the United Architects of the Philippines National Board of Directors, Guests of Honors, Officers of ARCASIA, Summit Committees and Architects-Delegates.

After the opening ceremony, the sumptuous lunch buffet was served and followed by the Summit Seminar Series.  The series was divided into 3 sub-themes:

1. Architects for Ecological Tourism with the lecture entitled “Archi-Challenge: Living in Harmony with Nature” by Dr. Mina T. Gabor, PhD
2. Towards an Ecosystem-based Architecture & Planning  where a talk about “Tourism & Understanding Nature” was given by Dr. Carlos M. Libosada, Jr., PhD 
3. Architects in the Conservation of Natural Heritage & Architectural Patrimony where “Green Heritage” was presented by Arch. Dominic Q. Galicia, uap

Product presentations in between the seminars were conducted by Emerald, Bostic and Neltex.

A special talk by Arch. Jemma Sarol-Semana, uap was added on the latter part entitled, “What should we do when even the Architect’s house is flooded? – The Typhoon Sendong Incident”, where she tackled about the recent Typhoon Sendong which devastated the whole Cagayan De Oro, Iligan City and various parts of Mindanao.

A break-away session by area was succeeded.  This was attended by Area Vice Presidents, District Directors and Chapter Presidents only. 

The same night, HCG hosted the dinner, tagged as “A Little Night of Culture”, the event showcase the Ati-Atihan & some Filipino Folk Dances, the Pre-Pageant of the Beach Dude and Beach Babe Contestants, and a festive intermission numbers, parlor games, and raffle.

There are a total of 18 delegates came to represent Cavite Chapter, 14 UAP members and 4 UAP-Graduates Auxiliary members.  Below is the list of ‘Arkitektong Kabitenyo’ who participated on the summit:

UAP:

Ar. Arsol Arcilla, uap
Ar. Rene Richie Corcuera, uap – District Director for B3
Ar. Christine Gonzales, uap
Ar. Elda Magna Guinto, uap
Ar. Rene Heray, uap
Ar. Dennis Jalandoon, uap
Ar. Ronnie Javier, uap
Ar. Calixto Kamantigue Jr., uap – Cavite Chapter President
Ar. Gil Mojica, uap
Ar. Mark Nacis, uap
Ar. DonDon Olegario, uap
Ar. Ce Reyes, uap
Ar. Charles Servida, uap
Ar. Kenn Paolo Valero, uap

UAPGA:

Jeck Abad
A Corcuera
Aimee Gandia
Abby Rustique