January 18, 2012

To : The UAP General Membership

Thru : UAP Area Vice Presidents, Regional District Directors

Chapter Presidents

Re : Suspension of the Effectivity of the Guidelines for the Issuance

Of the UAP-IAPOA Certificate of Good Standing effective

January 1, 2012

 

The United Architects of the Philippines (“UAP”), in compliance with the Joint Statement issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (“PRBoA”) and the UAP on the CPD/E Program for Architects (refer to Annex 1) prepared the Guidelines for the issuance of the UAP-IAPOA Certificate of Good Standing (refer to Annex 2), which is based on the following grounds:

·         an agreement to redefine its conditions for a member to be in good standing

·         to strengthen the organization

·         to keep its member architects updated on recent trends and technologies

·         requirement of proof of attendance at conventions, conferences or meetings

The Guidelines were discussed during the Chapter Presidents Assembly last April 20, 2011 and was subsequently ratified by the General Assembly during the 37th UAP National Convention.

The Office of the UAP National President issued Memorandum Circular No. 08, s. 2011 last July 12, 2011 informing the General Membership of the effectivity of the said Guidelines on January 1, 2012.

To further acquaint the General Membership, the Office of the Secretary General unwearyingly discussed the said Guidelines during the Area Consultative Meetings for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012:

·         Area A Consultative Meeting held last November 12-13, 2011 at Fontana, Clark Field, Pampanga

·         Area B Consultative Meeting held last November 26-27, 2011 at Noni’s Mountain Resort in Alitagtag, Batangas.

·         Area C Consultative Meeting held last September 23-24, 2011 at Smallville 21 Hotel, Smallville Complex, Iloilo

·         Area D Consultative Meeting held last July 16-17, 2011 at Garden Oases Resort and Convention Center, Davao City.

Recently, the UAP received an invitation from the PRBoA for a Consultative Meeting on matters concerning the profession. The meeting was attended by members of the PRBoA, PRC Commissioner-in-charge for Architecture, Hon. Alfredo Y. Po and stakeholders of the architecture profession including the Other Association of Architects (OAAs) and arrived at a common agreement to suspend the Guidelines for the Issuance of the UAP-IAPOA Certificate of Good Standing for the time being, specifically the 20-participation point requirements.

Again, to faithfully comply with the said agreement reached during the meeting and in order to afford another opportunity for the stakeholders to propose improvements/amendments to the Guidelines concerning the issuance of UAP-IAPOA Certificate of Good Standing, the UAP hereby suspends the effectivity of the said Guidelines, specifically the 20-participation point requirements, until further notice.

All concerned UAP national and chapter officers are hereby directed to provide support, assistance and publicity in relation to this Circular.

ARCH. RAMON S. MENDOZA, FUAP

UAP National President

By the President:

ARCH. REY S. GABITAN, UAP

Secretary General




Leave a Reply.