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by. Michael Lorenzo Angelo Memoracion, uap

Intericad Philippines Inc., the exclusive distributor of the YFCAD software products in the Philippines, thru Ms. Risa Callueng, InteriCAD Phils.’ Business Director  in cooperation with the UAP Cavite Chapter  conducted a FREE 5-day Training for its ultimate professional 3D interior and exterior design software InteriCAD 7000 to selected UAP Cavite architects on May 7-8, 14-15, 30 and June 6, 20012 at the Bahay ng Arkitektong Kabitenyo, Imus, Cavite.

Participants were randomly selected among UAP Cavite Chapter members through draw lots. With trainers Mr. Joey Salazar  and Ar. Ryan Telan, uap,  the training focused on Intericad 7000's superb functionality in 2D and 3D rendering capability and trainees were taught about the software's easy-to-use interface, CAD integration, basic and advanced features, rendering and presentation of both interiors and exteriors.

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On the last day of training, the participants were subjected to a  practical assessment where each would create and render a given subject. Ar. Ryan Telan, uap facilitated the assessment with the presence of Mr. Ed Callueng.

The awarding of the InteriCAD Global Certificates to the participants who have successfully completed the training was held on June 16, 2012 at the Bahay ng Arkitektong Kabitenyo during the last UAP Cavite Chapter GMM. In her message during the awarding of certificates, Ms. Riza Callueng appreciated UAP Cavite's overwhelming response to the said partnership/training program and encouraged Caviteño architects to use INTERICAD's powerful software as a helpful design tool in order to drive efficiency and competitiveness. Ms. Callueng also announced that there will be another wave of Intericad training that will be launched to accomo other Caviteño architects who are  interested to learn and know more about the software to be accommodated.

Intericad Philippines offers free demo and may be contacted through Ms. Riza Callueng with email [email protected] or though phone number 02-5773407. 

with photos courtesy of Intericad Phils

 
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by Michael Lorenzo Angelo L. Memoracion, uap

A 1-day planning session for UAP Cavite Chapter's Plans and Programs for FY 2012-2013 was held last June 3, 2012 at Aterrado's Office in Tagaytay City, Cavite. The event was attended by 14  architects representing the board of directors and committees.

Highlights of the said planning were the monthly  activities for the whole year which includes involvement and participation in socio-civic activities, induction of officers and new members, monthly release of The Krokis (the chapter's publication), plant visits, world architecture day and national architecture week, participation in the coming 39th UAP NAtCon, B3lympics. The attendees also worked together in conceptualizing a quarterly lecture series which encompasses the different spectrum of architectural services to enhance and build capacities to its members.

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The said meeting also discussed issues involving membership participation and attendance in chapter activities, the chapter's finances and other upcoming activities.

Attendees of the said planning session were the following:

  • Ar. JK Kamantigue – President, presiding
  • Ar. Precy Aterrado – VP for Plans and Programs
  • Ar. Ric Mabituin – VP for Operations
  • Ar. Dheng Palattao –Sec
  • Ar. Elda Guinto –Asst. Sec.
  • Ar. Hannah Monzon – Treasurer
  • Ar. Jemmar Daguiso – Pres (UAP Cav ABC)
  • Ar. Jun Luna – Director, Lowland South
  • Ar. Cezar Navarro – Sports Committee
  • Ar. Michael Memoracion – Krokis
  • Ar. Charles Servida – Treas (UAP Cav ABC/Central Director)
  • Ar. Kenn Valero – Krokis
  • Ar. Gil Mojica – Adviser, Past President
  • Ar. Dondon Olegario – Auditor, VP UAP Cavite ABC

 
The UAP-Cavite Chapter held its second to the last General Membership Meeting of this fiscal year (2011-2012) on May 19, 2012, Saturday at the Bahay ng Arkitektong Kabitenyo (UAP-Cavite Headquarters).


CAVITE ARCHITECTS on ‘BOWLS’???

Ar. Denis Jalandoon, a proud UAP-Cavite member and Architects’ Bowling Club (ABC) National Vice President had announced the upcoming event of the ABC and invited the rest of the members to participate on their bowling tournament which will be held on June 12, 2012 at Robinson’s Place Imus Bowling Center.  That same night, Ar. Jalandoon then spearheaded the election of officers and encouraged the establishment of the Architects’ Bowling Club – Cavite Chapter.  The new set of officers of ABC-Cavite was as follows:

President: Ar. Jemmar Daguiso
VP-Administration: Ar. Dondon Olegario
VP-Tournament: Ar. Ramon Barrameda
Secretary: Ar. Arlene Siongco
Treasurer: Ar. Charles Servida
Auditor: Ar. Paul Michael Lara
P.R.O.: Ar. Benjie Lara
Ext. Director: Ar. Alvin Colorina
Int. Director: Ar. Ipe Balasbas Jr.
Their oath taking would be on the same date and venue mentioned above.


‘ARKITEKTONG KABITENYO’ COMMITTEE HEADS NAMED

Ar. Calixto ‘JK’ Kamantigue Jr., UAP-Cavite Chapter President appointed and named the UAP-Cavite’s Committee Heads which will work hand-in-hand with the Chapter’s Board of Directors in achieving the Chapter’s goals and objectives, hence, to foster a strong, multi-functional, and systematic organization.  The newly-appointed committee heads areas follows:

Education:                              Ar. Sces Naing
Ways & Means:                     Ar. Jayjay Satingin
Publications:                         Ar. Michael L.A. Memoracion
                                                Ar. Kenn Paolo Valero
Sports Committee:              Ar. Ceazar Navarro
                                                Ar. Denis Jalandoon
Gov't. Service Committee: Ar. Nowee Atangan
Advisers:                               UAP-Cavite's Past Chapter Presidents

The committee heads together with the present administration, incoming chapter officers met for the chapter’s Project Planning Session and Workshop Meeting last June 3, 2012, Sunday, 8:00 A.M. in Tagaytay City (Venue: Ar. Precy Aterrado’s Office (in front of Yellow Cab Pizza).


LEAGUE OF PAST CHAPTER PRESIDENTS ESTABLISHED

As the committee heads were named, the Cavite Chapter’s Past Presidents were also commissioned to be the Chapter Advisers and here are as follows:

  • Ar. Aristarco Navarette
  • Ar. Rikki Tienzo
  • Ar. Roel Saquilayan
  • Ar. Rogelio Monton Jr.
  • Ar. Gil Mojica
  • Ar. Ronnie Javier
  • Ar. Rene Heray
  • Ar. Rene Richie Corcuera