ARCHITECTS' SUMMIT ON COLLABORATIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP (ASCAL)

3 - 4 February 2012 • boracay, aklan | 1

Table of ContentsLogo Rationale

Themed Archinature: Architects’ Summit on Collaborative Action and Leadership (ASCAL), the Summit logo is inspired by “Nature’s compass. “As a UAP navigational tool, both professionals and professional organization are driven and directed towards a common goal of sustainable development.

Similarly, each of the four leaves represent the four areas of UAP. But the leaves not only define the jurisdiction of each area; they categorize the natural resources, which are necessary tools and treasures in community building and development.

In turn, the United Architects of the Philippines advocates and is committed to efficient and effective architectural services, supported by collaborative action under one leadership.

Over-all design and logo concept by Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr.Cover design by Abigail Lana M. MoraLogo design by Engell Franz T. Fagaragan

eDITorIal STaFFFelicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr., uap, piep

Chair

Antonio A. Valdez, uapJaime T. See

Contributing Photographers

Abigail Lana M. MoraCreative Designer

John Paul B. ManalangEngell Franz T. Fagaragan, uapga

John Nikko Q. MacabagdalContributing Digital Artists

Racquel C. OreniaProofreader

Lora B. Rivera, fuapAdviser

Message 3

National Board of Directors 25

ARCASIA Office Bearers 2011-2012 28

Seating Arrangement 30

Program 32

The Organizing Committee 42

Speakers’ Profile 45

Collages 48

Ads 64

This magazine is published by the United Architects of the Philippines for the Summit. This publication is available free-of-charge to summit delegates and sponsors. Limited copies, sold at P500, will be available after the Summit at the UAP National Headquarters.

For questions, comments and, suggestions, contact the UAP Secretariat, 53 Scout Rallos St. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, telephone numbers (632) 412 6403 / 412 6364, or fax number (632) 372 1796. You can also get in touch with us through email at [email protected] or access information through website: www.united-architects.org


My warmest greetings to the United Architects of the Philippines, as you hold the Architects’ Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership, themed “Archinature: Architects in the Service of the Natural Environment.”

Through the years, your institution has tapped a vital resource – the inherent creativity and ingenuity of the Filipino – even as you have contributed to a constantly changing landscape. Your field shoulders unique responsibilities to our citizenry, our heritage, and our nation’s balanced adaptation to the advances of globalized contemporary culture. However, with the increasing demands of our economy placing an enormous strain on our environment, we must also strike a balance between our development agenda and a responsible stewardship of our natural resources. As such, it heartens us to know that you have gathered in light of this objective, and we wish our nation’s premier architects much success.

May this Congress renew your commitment to your vocation, that you will emerge from this gathering remaining mindful of your duty to preserve and foster our culture, to look toward the future, and above all, to serve the citizenry to your utmost ability. In turn, our administration continues to work tirelessly on a government that empowers our enterprises and leads them to the fruition of the nation’s social goals.

BENIGNO S. AQUINO, IIIPresident, Republic of the Philippines

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Warmest greetings to the United Architects of the Philippines as you hold the Architects’ Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership.

I Admire your initiative to effect positive change in our country through education of the youth and collaborative action with government and non-government organizations.

The changes in the world’s climate have pushed governments across the globe to reassess and realign their policies in order to mitigate natural disasters.

Thus, I support your group’s advocacy of Archinature, where hopefully, our country will be developed according to the needs and considerations of ecology and also of our cultural heritage.

I am praying for the success of your summit, and subsequent actions stemming from it.

Mabuhay kayo!

Vice President, Republic of the

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MAR C. BINAY

PILIPINAS P7


The Department of Tourism warmly welcomes the participants of the Architects’ Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership to the island paradise of Boracay, Philippines. We congratulate the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) for holding such a summit to discuss the latest trends, and the practice of the field of architecture, for our architects to stay in the forefront of the profession.

With the new brand campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines,” we enjoin every Filipino to participate in word-of-mouth marketing thru social media or through other ways possible. That the Philippines is a fun-filled destination of 7,107 islands, teeming with pristine beaches, delectable food, and warm people, but also steep with rich history and culture, through our churches and structures that date back even to the Spanish and American times.

There lies a big role to play for our Filipino architects, in our grand design to develop more lasting and eco-friendly structures in our communities, not only in the urban areas, but also in the countryside, to help drive more tourists to our country.

It is not just in preserving and protecting our country’s rich history, heritage and culture that you can directly help us, but also in the partnerships and collaborations we build hereon in well-thought of designs and creation of structures that bank on simplicity, functionality and sustainability.

Together, we must work to package the Philippines not only as a place where people can have lots of fun, but also as an investment haven and second home.

Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!

RAM

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R. JIMENEZ, JR.

Secretary, Department o

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PILIPINAS P7


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DO N. ALLI

Our warmest greetings to you all!I, as PRBoA Acting Chair and the two (2) Members of the PRBoA, namely Architect (Ar)

Angeline T. Chua Chiaco and Ar Marietta B. Segovia, congratulate the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the PRBoA’s duly accredited integrated and accredited professional organization of architects (IAPOA) under Sec. 40 of Republic Act No. 9266, otherwise known as the Architecture Act of 2004, on the occasion of its 02-04 February 2012 Architects’ Summit on Collaborative Action and Leadership at the La Carmela de Boracay Beach Resort, under the theme “ARCHINATURE”. These warm greetings go to all the UAP Members, led by the UAP National President (NP), Ar Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap and to UAP Immediate Past NP, Ar Ana Mangalino-Ling, fuap, apec ar (who were the 2010 NPs responsible for the UAP’s unprecedented 4th PRC Most Outstanding APO Award), to all the Summit organizers led by its Director, Ar Lora B. Rivera, fuap, to all the UAP Members in attendance, to the honored Guests, especially those from the ARCASIA, and to the loyal friends and supporters of the UAP.

I would have wanted to join You but the PRBoA must still attend to the release of the results of the licensure examination for architects (LEA) held 27 and 29 January 2012 in Manila. I shall also be away on a father-and-son camping trip this weekend with my youngest son. I would have gladly joined the beach soccer event, having played the beautiful game with the Italians and other nationals for about 10 years.

While the PRBoA is sure that many of the concerned UAP members are well aware of what has transpired with the Court of Appeals (CA) recently, it is still the PRBoA’s express wish that many areas of cooperation between the PRBoA and UAP shall continue to flourish and that these are kept evolving and moving forward in order to help attain our shared primary goal of the full implementation and enforcement of R.A. No. 9266, a valid and subsisting special and later law, its 2004 implementing rules and regulations (IRR), the pertinent PRBoA Resolutions and other derivative regulations, all of which are in full effect, and are supposedly not affected by the CA decision, which was on an entirely separate matter i.e. mere executive issuances pertaining to P.D. No. 1096 (the 1977 NBCP).

It is also the added wish of the PRBoA that it is able to receive the full, unqualified and continuing support of all registered and licensed Architects (RLAs) on the current and future PRBoA initiatives which directly impact the architectural profession and the practice of the nearly 28,000 Philippine-registered architects (RAs) situated all over the world (almost 7,000 or 25% of which were registered by the incumbent PRBoA). The PRBoA continues to hope that the value of the services of the RLAs may be fully and unequivocably appreciated on a progressive and continuing basis, by the Philippine market for professional architectural services and by the Philippine Government itself (at all its levels).

Again, the PRBoA extends its felicitations to and wishes of continuing success for the UAP and All of its Members in their worthy endeavors, their guests and loved ones, and to all of You in attendance during this Summit!

May the Lord bless and guide us all and the resurgent Philippine architecture profession as well! May You all have safe journeys to and from the Summit.

Isulong natin ang laban para sa matuwid na daan para sa mga Pilipinong Arkitekto at para na rin sa mga kaalyadong propesyonal! Ipaglaban natin ang tunay na diwa at espiritu ng batas! Huwag tayong pumayag sa mga kamalian at kabalintunaan sa ating kapaligiran! Tandaan natin na kapag tayo ay nanahimik ay para na ring tayo ang may akda ng kamalian.

Ipagbunyi ang mga Arkitektong Pilipino!! Mabuhay po kayong lahat!!!

Acting Chair, PRBoA

PILIPINAS P7


On behalf of the provincial government and the people of Aklan, my warmest congratulations and welcome to the United Architects of the Philippines as they converge at the La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel for the event, “Archinature: architects in the Service of the natural environment,” February 3-4, 2012.

Architects are frontliners in our nation building efforts particularly in infrastructure development, the primary showcase of a country’s progress. And architectural creations are not only statements of our professional competence; they are also reflections of our culture.

May I, therefore, commend the United Architects of the Philippines for consistently and collectively endeavoring to improve their members’ professional competence.

Their unity and continuing quest for professional advancement takes greater significance from the fact that the Philippines has limited resources and the maximization of the use of these resources in infrastructure is a must.

Mabuhay ang United Architects of the Philippines! CARL

ITO S. MARQUEZ

Governor, Aklan Province

PILIPINAS P7


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On behalf of the United Architects of the Philippines, it is with extreme pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings and my best wishes to all the participants, organizers and sponsors of the ARCHITECTS’ SUMMIT ON COLLABORATIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP to be held on February 3-4, 2012 at La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines.

Inspired by the theme “Archi-Nature”, the event attempts to draw designers’ attention to the nature – reconnect to the earth, through the built environment. As the famous architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright once said “study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you”, nature provides us with an amazing array of solutions for many complex problems that we face today, and architecture can benefit from this kind of approach. At times what may seem as “simple” in nature can translate to better design solutions that are more efficient, sustainable and healthy. Yes, nature is inspirational but it is also a part of our world which we can study more deeply – extracting creative solutions that we can apply today.

Therefore, what can we learn from the Summit? Nature can teach us about systems, materials, processes, structures and aesthetics, just to name a few. By delving more deeply into how nature solves problems that we experience today, we can extract timely solutions and find new directions for our built environments. As architects, we can benefit from this concept “Archi-Nature” to make buildings better by pushing for more natural, integrated, efficient and healthy solutions. We also need to take a look at the role aesthetics plays in nature – with the way function and form so synergistically merge. Perhaps this is a way for buildings to harmonize with nature in renewed ways – making built environments more environmentally sound and healthy for occupants.

Dubbed as the “travelling summit”, the event therefore is necessary to allow participants to appreciate the role of architect as the artistic intermediary charged with creating a responsive, responsible architecture, and to forge collaborations with other professionals in order to bring about the right solutions.

In closing, we do not promise to give you the best two days of your life in Boracay. Rather, we aspire to give you two days that will be an enduring part of your life not only for the memory of the Architects’ Summit but also because of present administration’s desire to truly redefine service to members.

MABUHAY ANG MGA ARKITEKTONG PILIPINO!

RAM

ON

S. MENDOZA, FUAP

UAP National President

PILIPINAS P7


I would like to congratulate the organizers of the Architects Summit on Collaborative Action and Leadership for having successfully launched this undertaking despite the many other activities of the UAP as an organization. This summit is very timely to encourage all architects to discuss how each and everyone may participate in the over-all development of the country in relation to the now unpredictable and fast changing situation of our environment. It is everybody’s concern and responsibility to do their share to avert the environmental crisis as seen in most parts of the country. What was considered safe places are no longer safe and it is mainly due to the poor planning not only of government policy makers but of the private sector as well.

We, as architects and as the lead professional organization responsible for the planning and design of the built environment must take a collaborative and concerted action towards the safety of our communities particularly the most vulnerable sectors. I therefore exhort all of you to get involved and be part of the solution, be pro-active in your own communities, give it your best shot, do not be discouraged by the seemingly endless debate and argument on who should be the lead, but be a part of the unified whole towards a better and safe tomorrow for us and our children and future generations.

This summit is just one of the venues to put or collective thoughts and actions together, but ultimately, our best course of action can be done wherever we maybe whether in government, in the private sector, in business or in the academe. It is where you as the professional can make a difference. Therefore, let the game change begin.

Mabuhay ang ating bansa at Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!

MA.

B

ENITA O. REGALA, UAP

National Executive Vice President

PILIPINAS P7


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Greetings!

ARCHINATURE.. ARCHITECTS’ SUMMIT for COLLOABORATON of ACTIONS and LEADERSHIP

Our theme for this celebration reminds us the great responsibility we carry. Other than our position to serve the organization, we are bound to model to strongly focus in guarding our environment. We need to be confident in our eagerness, paired with hard work to preserve and protect our environment.

As your Vice President for Area A, it is my anticipation and hopes that we would all continue to stay true to our service to the profession, forge greater unity among professional, and transform this professional organization into a dynamic and responsive institution and eventually to the advancement of our being as an Architect.

Our Area battle cry shouts.. MARKING a DISTINCTION of MERITORIOUS SERVICE, this service is not only to the professional community but also to Mother Nature. Thus, more than the celebration, this occasion is the time to commit, to collaborate, and to continue to lead our professional organization to greater stature in protecting and conserving the environment. This organization is a grand company of energetic and self motivated officers and members that poses a great duties and accountabilities in ensuring the organization in achieving visions and mission.

Therefore, let us cherish this momentous event and celebrate life because we deserve nothing less than the best and continue to commit ourselves in strengthening the UAP and protecting our environment with strong foundation of awareness and understanding.

Ang Galing ng ARKITEKTONG PILIPINO!

Mabuhay ang UAP!

MEL

ENCIO D. MANALO, UAP

National Vice President, Area A

PILIPINAS P7


Greetings!

UAP Area B would like to welcome all delegates to the 1st-ever Architects’ Summit on Collaborative Action and Leadership (ASCAL) which will be held in Boracay.

This event’s theme, “archinature: architects in the Service of the natural environment” is, I think well-thought of, not only by aligning it to what the beautiful island of Boracay could offer but more importantly, since it is also very appropriate to our goal of providing Service-Oriented Architecture. With the green being the new black, service to our Mother Nature should be first and foremost in our design considerations and our ultimate battlecry in our fight to preserve what is left of it for the use of the next generations.

Looking through the program prepared by the Organizing Committee, I believe we are guaranteed not only to learn in this summit, but more importantly, to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the island. Be it for the talks or for the fellowship, we should all be looking forward to a fun-filled summit. We are also expecting some delegates from some chapters abroad, since some have already sent me emails from two of the U.S. chapters on their intention to attend the summit. Like us, they are also expecting to experience the most memorable UAP event of their lives.

Mabuhay ang Area B! Mabuhay ang UAP! Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!

NORM

AN B. MORALES, UAP

National Vice President, Ar

ea B

PILIPINAS P7


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Finally a dream turned into a reality, welcome to the First UAP Architects Summit in Boracay. from buzzling and concrete jungles we are always used to, now we turned to the beautiful island in Boracy a nature that will help us revitalize, inspire our passion and continue or professional practice.

ALAN

G. C

HOACHUY, UAP


ea C

PILIPINAS P7


Warm greetings!

On behalf of the United Architects of the Philippines Area D, I convey my warmest welcome to all delegates and guests of the First Architects’ Summit on Collaborative Action and Leadership (ASCAL) 2011 in the world famous Boracay Island, Aklan on February 2-4, 2012.

The Summit which also serves as an Area Assembly for all Areas from Area A to D provides every delegates the venue to address relevant issues and concerns that affects the practice of architecture in their respective areas. May the delegates actively participate in the summit series of activities designed to benefit and uplift the architectural profession.

Boracay Island as the first summit venue hopefully will serve not only as a place to enjoy the sea, sun, and sand but may our stay on this island will invigorate our mind & spirit to become architects with purpose to safeguard our natural and man-made environment.

Mabuhay ang UAP!

MAR

LO

J. BASCO, UAP


ea D

PILIPINAS P7


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MY FELLOW CO-WORKERS IN UAP!

On behalf of the United Architects of the Philippines, it is with extreme pleasure that I convey my sincere greetings and my best wishes to all the participants, organizers and sponsors of the ARCHITECTS’ SUMMIT ON COLLABORATIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP to be held on February 3-4, 2012 at La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines.

In the past architecture has been dominated by the concept of the nest, that is, an artificial dwelling intended to isolate us from the natural environment around us. But today cave architecture has evolve to encourage new habits and lifestyles that respect the natural environment, because, just as man is part of a bigger system, architecture must live in harmony with its surroundings

Truly, by taking a look around, architects can find inspiration everywhere in nature. Nature is like a catalogue of products, and all of those have benefited from years of research and development. And given that level of investment, it makes sense to carefully study and use it. Being aware of that, architects and designers are increasingly looking to nature for inspiration as many famous names have done in the past: Frank Lloyd Wright preached the beauty of vernacular materials and insisted that buildings grow naturally from their surroundings, Francisco Mañosa’s explored the use of indigenous materials infused with current technological trends to being a new dimension to design.

As contemporary buildings and architecture now face a whole myriad of problems that need solutions, it may be in nature that architects can find some answers. The quest to learn from nature in this way is what this first-ever Architects’ Summit called “Archi-Nature” focuses about, and how architecture can benefit from this kind of approach.

I firmly believe that through this Architects’ Summit, we can find a lot of solutions from nature. Nature can teach us about systems, materials, processes, structures and aesthetics. By delving more deeply into how nature solves problems, we can extract timely solutions and find new directions for our built environments. “Archi-Nature” might be the path toward our greener future.

Therefore, on behalf of the UAP National Administration, I convey my deepest gratitude to the men and women of the Architects’ Summit organizing committee who toiled hard for the success of these events, our generous suppliers and friends in the industry, and all the architect-delegates from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao who gave their time, talent and treasure in making these momentous event possible.

Mabuhay!

REY

S.

GABITAN, UAP

Secretary General

PILIPINAS P7


Greetings!

GREEN is a word that best exemplifies nature while development is to Architecture! In line with this, as the world is bitten by the urgency of saving Mother Earth from imminent global warming, we in our own little way could contribute to this pursuit for generations to come. As evident to the disasters and negative effects that plague the planet, there is never a good time to be aware of the effects man do for development with neglect to the very natural resources that would ironically protect us from these natural disasters. We as architects should step up! Everything starts with a PLAN, so simply, Let us PLAN for our PLANet!

This year, as we commune with nature at one of the best settings available in our country, the theme “Archinature” is in every way applicable for this momentous event! The most distinguished and hardworking members of our organization are to troop to beautiful island of Boracay for the SUMMIT to join the bandwagon in saving Mother Earth while moving forward to the inevitable advancement.

I personally would like to commend the ever reliable Organizing Committee of the 2012 ASCALS headed by two of my personal reliable friends in the person of Arch. Lora Rivera and Arch Roger Ong ,the rest of the committee from both Manila and Area C for the tireless engagement in strenuous hours of regular meeting and detail tweaks just to ensure a very memorable and impact driven summit, our major sponsor, particularly Jaime See who regularly supports all endeavors, the UAP secretariat for heeding on the needs of all and lastly, our beloved National President who never sleeps (literally) on his job ensuring that tweaked details are magnified so that no stones are left unturned. This summit promises a very enjoyable commune with Nature as we nurture and care for it alongside going full blast to the Information Technology age!

Mabuhay ang UAP

Mabuhay ang mundo

Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!

ARMA

ND

O EUGENE C. DE GUZMAN III, UAP

National Treasurer

PILIPINAS P7


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Warmest Greetings to all!

On February 3-4, 2012, Architects from the four areas (A-D) will be converging in Boracay Island for the first staging of the ASCAL - the Architect’s Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership with the theme “Archinature: architects in the Service of the natural environment”. This will be at the La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel in Station 2.

This convergence of professionals is not only to impart and share with each other the knowledge, expertise, wisdom, education and idealism to empower each participant to face the new dimensional problems besetting our environment but it is also a unity gathering to celebrate a congregational fellowship of all the UAP members!

Let us savor all the offerings and amenities of the island even as we are bombarded with intellectual precepts on ecological tourism, ecosystem-based architecture and planning, natural heritage and patrimony during the staging of the summit. After all, this was meant to be an educational-recreational pursuit of personal development.

The realm of leisure as we enjoy it in its natural setting will acquiesce each delegate on the importance of keeping and sustaining our natural environment as we prod on to interject within our milieu the modern modalities in art, architecture and planning.

Let us all cherish, enjoy and partake of all the events during the summit! Let us also be vigilant in keeping the area as pristine as it should be!

Mabuhay ang Nagkakaisang Arkitekto ng Pilipinas! Mabuhay tayong lahat na Arkitektong Pilipino!

ANGELITO S. SORIAN

O, UAP

National Auditor

PILIPINAS P7


Greetings!

In behalf of the UAP College of Fellows, allow me to congratulate the men and women of the organizing committee in charge of holding the Architects’ Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership 2012 for the meaningful activities lined up for the two-day convention. Not only will the architect participants gain added knowledge and experience from the seminars but will also enhance their capabilities to efficiently deliver the services clients expect from them especially in Eco-Tourism and Conservation of Heritage and Patrimony.

The choice of the venue, the island of Boracay in Aklan is the appropriate setting for the convention theme: “archinature: architects in the Service of the natural environment”.

Again…..CONGRATULATIONS!

RENA

TO L.

PUNZALAN, FUAP

Chancellor, College of Fel

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PILIPINAS P7


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Mabuhay and welcome to the Architects’ Summit for Collaborative Action in the idyllic beaches of Boracay!

Boracay is indeed a haven of natural resources that have been battling with commerce! A perfect reminder for us Architects that we have a great responsibility to defend nature and the environment. This is the best time to put our initiatives into action!

With these principles in mind, and the recent calamities in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Dumaguete and the rest of the areas in the Philippines especially Mindanao, badly hit by Sendong.

LET US PLANT TREES AND SAVE THE EXiSTING ONES

FOR THE NEXT GENERATIONS,

LET US CLEAR THE WATERWAYS,

LET US PRESERVE WHAT WE HAVE NOW

OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES!

A SINGLE ACTION IS USEFUL, BUT COLLABORATIVE ACTION IS MORE POWERFUL! Let us all go together in Service of our Natural Environment!

ARCHITECTS we have the power, and we have a CHOICE to move NOW!

ANA S. MANGALINO LING, FUAP

Imm

ediate Past National President

PILIPINAS P7


GEOR

GE KUNIHIRO, FAIA, JIA

Greetings from ARCASIA, the Architects Regional Council Asia!

We are very happy to visit the Phillipines and to take part in a history-making gathering of the United Architects of the Philippines in the “Architects Summit on Collaborative Action and Leadership”.

The setting is perfect, the program is timely and the participants are energetic to tackle the issues. The issues centers around “Ecology”. Are we to protect our natural environment at all costs, or are we to co-exist and to use the rich but limited resources for the benefit of the people? Are we to develop the natural environment for the progress of the community? All of these issues are complex and we must collaborate with the experts and the government officials to arrive at a consensus, which will eventually map the course of a national policy.

Profession of Architect is becoming ever-more essential in this complex and challenging endeavor. We know and appreciate nature and we are the experts in creating harmonious environment, both urban and regional.

Members of ARCASIA look forward to receiving a report from the Architects’ Summit of the UAP, on the suggestions for solutions, which all member institutes and their architects can share for the dissemination of knowledge throughout our region.

Congratulations, to the launching of this important event on the beautiful island of Boracay!

PRESIDENT, ARCASIA

PILIPINAS P7


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UT NUI TANDANAND

Vice President Zone B

I wish to congratulate United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) for organizing this very important event, Architects’ Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership with the theme “archinature: architects in the Service of the natural environment”.

In recent years, the world, and especially our Asia-Pacific Region have been effected by major natural disasters due to climate change caused by global warming. Developers, Planners, and Architects have contributed to this destruction and depletion of our environment as well. Inappropriate Development is one of the major factors that have harmed our sensitive eco system.

UAP has taken the initiative to raise awareness of how Architects, Planners, and Developers can sensitively design, built, and still manage to work with our environment. By highlighting issues and discussing important topics, Architects, Planners as well as Government Officials will understand the necessity of achieving this important ecological balance.

I extend my appreciation to UAP for taking the lead role to guide Design Professionals, members of Government and academe through this very important symposium. Once again congratulations and may the Architects Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership achieve great success.

PILIPINAS P7


YOLA

NDA

D. REYES, FUAP, HON FAIA

Greetings!

Congratulations to the United Architects of the Philippines, the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (UAP-IAPOA) and to the Accredited Professional Organization for successfully organizing this summit which will develop delegates and leaders to be at the forefront of architecture with the upcoming trends and designing with the natural environment.

This summit shall also confirm the architects’ sensitivity and concern to the social responsibility in relation to people and the environment.

The Architects Regional Council Asia’s (ARCASIA) presence and launching of the “Committee on Social Responsibility” in the Philippines shows the commitment of the Filipino architects in their efforts to make a difference in the respect of people and environment welfare.

I wish for you a productive summit and may you gain more than enough knowledge in building a future for architecture and design.

Mabuhay!

ARCASIA ADVISER

PILIPINAS P7


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It is with great honor and privilege that I extend my sincerest gratitude to the delegates and allies of the United Architects of the Philippines as we hold our first-ever ARCHITECTS’ SUMMIT ON COLLABORATIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP (dubbed as Architects’ Summit) to be held on February 3-4, 2012 at La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines.

The natural environment still manages to fill us with a sense of awe and amazement. Despite the amount of scientific knowledge mankind has gathered, nature still holds great mysteries that we may never be able to unravel. This complexity has continually daunted man. In frustration, we try to control nature by enforcing order. As a result, we have distanced ourselves from the earth, even though our survival is completely dependent on it. We are now trying to regain our close connection to nature.

Hence, it is fitting and proper that this Architects’ Summit is called to highlight the important role that architects play in creating living environments that co-habitat and promote healthy natural environments and create sustainable living environments that enhance our lives with good Earth relationship. Further, this summit will allow architects to experience first-hand a chosen place in order to understand the needs of that place, draft solutions to those problems and needs, and forge collaborations with other professionals in order to bring about the right solutions.

May this Architects’ Summit, therefore, impart the desired skills and competency as we look forward to more shining moments for Filipino architects. With the concerted efforts of the organizing committee, we can confidently meet the purpose of this summit with dedicated, competent, ethical and environmentally-responsible professional architects.

Mabuhay tayong lahat!

ROGE

R T. ONG, UAP

Commission on Conventions, Exhibits a

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PILIPINAS P7


My warmest greetings to all the delegates of the United Architects of the Philippines!

This year, we are holding the first regional summit entitled “Architects’ Summit on Collaborative Action and Leadership.” (ASCAL) The venue is in Boracay Island located on the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. A summit being held in the middle of white beaches is a welcoming change of scenery for a once a year convergence of all Uap Area assemblies.

Our theme for this summit “archinature: architects in the Service of the natural environment” is indeed very timely and appropriate. As our natural environment still manages to fill us with a sense of awe and amazement, we architects despite the amount of information and knowledge we have, may never be able to resolve the immense mysteries nature still holds. It will be all our collaborative actions that would make a difference to all of us, to nature and to you.

Two days of this summit will give the participants the opportunity to connect with the ideas, the education and the people they need to be part of government’s efforts in regaining close connection with nature. It will be our chance to meet our colleagues and learn from the seminar sessions that feature topics from the three sub themes: Architects for Ecological Tourism, Ecosystems-based Architecture and Planning and Architects in the conservation of Natural Heritage and Patrimony. The summit is also packed with cultural night events, outdoor sports events and island tours, providing the delegates a time to relax and have fun experiencing the island’s culture and beaches. This will culminate and conclude with a fellowship night which shall show case one of best nightlife entertainment in the island. To coincide with the summit, Uap is also hosting the Architects Regional Council for Asia (Arcasia) Office Bearer’s Meeting from which fifteen representatives from different countries would be attending.

With the full support, cooperation and hard work extended by the members of the ASCAL Organizing Committee (from Manila and District C4), the Uap Secretariat and our ever hard working National President, we can only expect this summit to be another memorable and unforgettable event.

In behalf of the Organizing Committee, I welcome all delegates to this UAP summit.

LORA B. RIVERA, FUAP

Summ

it Director

PILIPINAS P7


Message

PILIPINAS P7

Greetings!!

As District Director of UAP District C4, Panay Island (Iloilo, Capiz, Antique, Aklan, Marikudo and Hamili Chapters ), we warmly welcome all delegates, guests, and our dear sponsors, as we humbly accept all the tasks and challenges in hosting this first ever Architect’s Summit for Collaborative Action and Leadership, to be held in our region, specifically in the world renowned island of Boracay, Malay, Aklan.

The holding of this Architect’s Summit will be a nationwide convergence of four Areas A, B, C and D, hence, we pray that all our experiences, resolutions and agreements shall be our tools in realizing a doable model that will showcase a contagious action worthy of the emulations of other professionals, local leaders and advocates of environment, not only within this island but also worldwide.

As we continue to strongly maintain the legacies of our founders, and happily blending our advocacies with an environment overrun by the demands of time, we the real architects, shall jointly transform this habitat into a beautiful island to live, work, play and learn.

Ang sigaw ng buong UAP, sa Boracay tayo mag Hapi-hapi!!

GIL

V. JAP

ITANA, UAP

Deputy Summit Director/ D

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NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012

Executive Committee

National President

Ramon S. Mendoza, FUAP

National Executive Vice President

Ma. Benita O. Regala, UAP

National Vice President, Area B

Norman B. Morales, UAP

National Vice President, Area A

Melencio D. Manalo, UAP

Secretary General

Rey S. Gabitan, UAP

National Treasurer

Armando Eugene C. De Guzman III, UAP

National Vice President, Area C

Alan G. Choachuy, UAP

National Vice President, Area D

Marlo J. Basco, UAP

Immediate Past President

Ana S. Mangalino Ling, FUAP, apec architect

National Auditor

Angelito S. Soriano, UAP

Chancellor, College of Fellows

Renato L. Punzalan, FUAP



District Directors

District A1a

Mary Coleen ColumbiaL. Cajigal, UAP

District A1b

James S. Tuddao, UAP

District A2a

Ma. Teresa V. Gopez, UAP

District A2b

Tony-Kar M. Balde III, UAP

District A3

Emiterio C. Nolasco, UAP

District A4

Noel E. Nicolas, UAP

District A5

Jesus R. Aguinaldo, UAP

District B1

Serge T. Chua (UNSU), Jr., FUAP

District B2

Mark Louie M. Soriquez, U AP

District B3

Rene Richie A. Corcuera, UAP

District B4

Darwin L. Averion, UAP

District B5

Nonito V. Manila, UAP

District C1

Maria Sarah J. Abadia, UAP

District C2

Roberto T. Aguillon, UAP

District C3

Edito A. Cumpio, UAP

District C4

Gil V. Japitana, UAP

District D1

Maria Rebecca F. Hagad, UAP

District D2

Raoul L. Quijano, UAP

District D3

Ferdinand A. Dumpa, UAP

District D4

Bernoven D. Nayal, UAP



Executive Directors

Commission on Governmental & External Affairs

MohammadsarfrazA. Uttoh, UAP

Commission on Internal Affairs

Antonio A. Valdez, UAP

Commission on Education

John Joseph T.Fernandez, UAP

Commission on Professional Practice

Abelardo E. Firmeza, FUAP

Commission on Conventions, Exhibits and Area Assemblies

Roger T. Ong, UAP

Sentro ng Arkitekturang Filipino (UAP-CFA)

Gerard Rey A. Lico, UAP

Professional Development Commission

Leah M. Punongbayan-dela Rosa, UAP

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OFFICE BEARERS 2011-2012Architects Regional Council Asia

PresidentJapan

Anna Kwong Sum-yee

Vice-President (Zone C)Hongkong

Marco G. Corbella

Honorary SecretaryJapan

Kalim Siddiqui

George Kunihiro

Vice-President (Zone A)Pakistan

Sathirut Tandanand

Vice-President (Zone B)Thailand

Mubasshar Hussein

Immediate Past President

Bangladesh

Junichi Ito

Honorary TreasurerJapan

Yolanda Reyes

Kun Chang Yi

Adviser 2011Philippines

Adviser 2012South Korea


Chair, ASCGAChair, ACSR

Chair ACPP

Chair ACAE

Abu SayeedBalbir Verma

Ashvinkumar Kantilal Joseph Kwan

Pei Ing Tan

President Elect

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Seating Arrangement

la carmela convenTIon

DAY 1


la carmela convenTIon

DAY 2


Program OutlineDAY 00 : 02 February 2012 : Thursday : buSIneSS

TIme proGram DeTaIlS

8:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration / Kit Distribution Venue: La Carmela de Boracay Poolside

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm National Board of Directors’ Meeting Venue: La Carmela Function HallProgram Manager: Florencio T. Sebastian III, uap

9:00 am - 6:30 pm ARCASIA Meeting Venue: La Carmela Function HallProgram Manager: michael T. ang, fuap

DAY 01 : 03 February 2012 : Friday : eXperIenceTIme proGram DeTaIlS

8:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration / Kit Distribution Venue: La Carmela de Boracay Convention Center

10:00 am - 12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies and Lunch Venue: La Carmela de Boracay Convention CenterProgram Manager: John Delfin, uap

12:30 pm - 12:45 pmSoft-launching of UAP-DepEd Project“Site and Buildings Assessment and Evaluation Program (SBAEP)”

1:00 pm – 5:45 pm SummIT SemInar SerIeS Venue: La Carmela de Boracay Convention CenterProgram Manager: melvin h. lataquin, Jr., uap

1:00 pm- 2:00 pm SubTheme 1Architects for Ecological TourismSemInar 1“Archi-challenge: Living in Harmony with Nature”

Speaker: mina T. Gabor, phD

2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Product Presentation: Emerald2:15 pm - 3:15 pm SubTheme 2

Towards an Ecosystem-based Architecture and Planning SemInar 2“Tourism and Understanding Nature”

Speaker: carlos m. libosada, Jr., phD

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm SnacksProduct Presentation: Bostik

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm SubTheme 3Architects in the Conservation of Natural Heritage and Architectural PatrimonySemInar 3“Green Heritage”

Speaker: Dominic Q. Galicia, uap

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm Product Presentation: Neltex4:45 pm – 5:45 pm SpecIal SemInar

“What Should We Do When Even the Architect’s House is Flooded? - The Typhoon Sendong Incident”

Speaker: Jemma Sarol-Semaña, uap

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Break-away Session by Area(Officers Only)

Venue: La Carmela de Boracay Convention CenterProgram Managers: area vice presidents

6:30 pm – onwards HCG Welcome Dinner:A Little Night of Culture

Venue: La Carmela Convention CenterProgram Managers: Wilfredo S. Sy, uap & raymund a. balogo, uap


DAY 02 : 04 February 2012 : Saturday : buSIneSS & pleaSureTIme proGram DeTaIlS

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Beach Day FunSportsfest: Beach Volleyball, Beach Football, Beach Ultimate (Frisbee), Amazing Race, Tug-of-WarChallengers: Area Representatives and ARCASIA Guests

Venue: La Carmela de Boracay BeachfrontProgram Managers: harold aurelio T. Tating, uap & ryan n. bedia, uap

8:30 am - 11:30 am Boat Tour or Island Adventure (Optional)

Program Managers: raymund a. balogo, uap & Wilfredo S. Sy, uap

12:00 nn - 1:00 pm Lunch by Area Venue: La Carmela Convention Center

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Area Assembly and Business Meeting Venue: La Carmela Convention CenterProgram Managers: area vice presidents

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Closing Ceremonies Venue: Boracay Regency Beach Resort BeachfrontProgram Managers: John Delfin, uap

6:30 pm - onwards Davies Fellowship DinnerVenue: Boracay Regency Beach Resort BeachfrontProgram Managers: Wilfredo S. Sy, uap & raymund a. balogo, uap

DAY 03 : 05 2011 2012 : Sunday : DeparTure


Day 1 • 03 February 2012

openInG ceremonIeS and lunch 10:00 am – 12:45 pm • la carmela de boracay convention center

9:30 am Seating of Delegates10:00 am Processional National Board of Directors Guests of Honor Invocation: AV of “Look at the World” by John Rutter Philippine National Anthem BNHS Chorale UAP March Architects’ Credo10:30 am Welcome Address lora b. rivera, fuap Summit Director10:35 am Acknowledgment of Guests rey S. Gabitan, uap Secretary General10:40 am Opening Address ramon S. mendoza, fuap National President

10:50 am Introduction to the Governor Guillermo h. hisancha, fuap10:55 am Special Message hon. carlito S. marquez Governor, Aklan Province

11:05 am Presentation of the Plaque of ramon S. mendoza, fuap Appreciation to the Governor National President ma. benita o. regala, uap National Executive Vice President roger T. ong, uap Executive Director, Commission on Conventions, Exhibits and Area Assemblies lora b. rivera, fuap Summit Director

11:10 am Performance BNHS Chorale11:15 am Introduction to the Keynote Speaker yolanda D. reyes, fuap Advisor, ARCASIA11:20 am Message of the Keynote Speaker George kunihiro, FAIA (JIA) President, ARCASIA

11:30 am Presentation of the Plaque of ramon S. mendoza, fuap Appreciation to the Speaker National President ma. benita o. regala, uap National Executive Vice President roger T. ong, uap Executive Director, Commission on Conventions, Exhibits and Area Assemblies lora b. rivera, fuap Summit Director

11:30 am Launch of ARCASIA‘s Joseph kwan (hkIa) Committee of Social Responsibility ACSR11:45 am Closing Remarks Gil v. Japitana, uap Director, Regional District C-411:50 am Lunch12:15 pm UAP History Book Launch12:30 pm Soft-launch of UAP-DepEd Project: Site and Buildings Assessment and Evaluation Program (SBAEP)

Program Manager John Delfin, uap

Master of Ceremonies Florencio T. Sebastian III, uap Dolly m. Zoluaga, uap

Attire Smart Resort Casual



SummIT SemInar SerIeS1:00 pm – 5:45 pm • la carmela de boracay convention center

1:00 pm Subtheme 1 Architects for Ecological Tourism Speaker: mina T. Gabor, phD Title: Archi-Challenge: Living In Harmony with Nature1:05 pm Seminar Proper / Learning Experience1:45 pm Open Forum2:00 pm Product Presentation: Emerald Pipes2:15 pm Subtheme 2 Towards an Ecosystem-based Speaker: carlos m. libosada, phD Architecture and Planning Title: Tourism and Understanding Nature2:20 pm Seminar Proper / Learning Experience3:00 pm Open Forum3:15 pm Product Presentation: Bostik3:30 pm Subtheme 3 Architects in the Conservation of Speaker: Dominic Q. Galicia, uap Natural Heritage & Architectural Patrimony Title: Green Heritage3:35 pm Seminar Proper / Learning Experience4:15 pm Open Forum4:25 pm Presentation of Plaques of Appreciation to Resource Speakers4:30 pm Snacks and Product Presentation: Neltex4:45 pm Special Topic The Cagayan de Oro Inundation Speaker: Jemma Sarol-Semaña, uap

Title: What Should We Do When Even the Architect’s House is Flooded?4:50 pm Seminar Proper / Learning Experience5:30 pm Open Forum5:45 pm Presentation of Plaques of Appreciation to Resource Speaker Break

Program Manager melvin h. lataquin, Jr., uapAttire Smart Resort Casual


break-aWay SeSSIon4:30 pm – 6:00 pm • la carmela de boracay convention center

4:30 pm Call to Order Presentation of Output Outline Reflection/Analysis Discussion Outputs: Collaborative Action Leadership through Education Adjournment

Program Manager area vice presidentsAttire Smart Casual

hcG Welcome DInner: a little night of culture6:30 pm – onwards • la carmela de boracay convention center

Ati-atihan

Filipino Dance Suite

Pre-pageant of the Beach Dude and Beach Babe contestants

HCP Presentation

Parlor Games by HCG

Raffle

Program Manager Wilfredo S. Sy, uap raymund a. balogo, uapAttire Smart Casual




SporTSFeST8:30 am – 12:00 nn • la carmela de boracay beachfront

8:00 am Assembly and Registration8:30 am Athletes’ Oath of Sportsmanship8:35 am Simultaneous Games8:40 am - 10:00 am Women’s Beach Volleyball Mixed Beach Ultimate (Frisbee)8:40 am - 11:20 am Amazing Race Boracay10:00 am - 11:20 am Men’s Beach Soccer11:30 am - 11:45 am Tug-of-War

Amazing Race Route:• Launch Station Station 2: La Carmela de Boracay Beach Resort• First Stop Station 2: Lazy Dog Bed & Breakfast• Second Stop Station 1: Hotel Soffia (tentatively)• Third Stop Station 3: Red Pirates Pub (tentatively)• End Stop Station 2: La Carmela de Boracay Beach Resort

Program Managers harold aurelio T. Tating, uap ryan n. bedia, uapAttire Appropriate Beach Sportswear

area aSSembly & buSIneSS meeTInG1:00 pm – 4:00 pm • la carmela de boracay convention center

1:00 pm Registration and Seating of Delegates1:20 pm Invocation1:25 pm Call to Order Roll Call of Chapters by Area Secretaries1:40 pm Area Vice President’s Time Summit Output: Area Vision Other Area Business2:00 pm Report of District Directors/Chapter Presidents Summit Output by Districts Other District Business3:00 pm Open Forum3:30 pm Afternoon Snacks and Entertainment3:50 pm Summary by Vice President Announcement of Fellowship Night Details4:00 pm Adjournment

Program Manager area vice presidentsAttire Smart Casual



cloSInG ceremonIeS6:00 pm – 6:30 pm • boracay regency resort beachfront

6:00 pm Seating of Delegates Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Adjournment

Program Manager John Delfin, uap

DavIeS FelloWShIp nIGhT: Beach Bums in Boracay6:30 pm onwards • boracay regency resort beachfront

Brazilian Drums Performance

Fire Dancers

Band Performance

Beach Dude and Beach Babe Competition

Life’s a Beach Costume Contest

Davies Presentation

Raffle

Program Manager Wilfredo S. Sy, uap raymund a. balogo, uap

Attire Themed Costumes


Organizing Committee

National President; Adviser

Executive Director Convention

and Assemblies

38th National Convention &

Summit DirectorExecutive Director, Commission

on Internal Affairs; Deputy Director

Convention and Assemblies

Alan G. Choachuy

Antonio A. Valdez

Vice President, Area C;

Honorary Summit Director

Marlo J. Basco

Lora B. Rivera, fuap

Vice President, Area D;


Melencio D. Manalo

Ramon S. Mendoza, fuap

Vice President, Area A;


Norman B. Morales

Roger T. Ong

Vice President, Area B;


Gil V. Japitana

Deputy Summit Director

Armando Eugene De Guzman III

National Treasurer;

Chairman, Finance

Richard M. Garcia, fuap Michael T. Ang, fuap

Area Summit Coordinator

ARCASIA Officers’ Bearers Coordinator



Chairman, Programs and Planning Deputy Chairman, Programs and PlanningDeputy Program Manager, Sportsfest

Program Manager, Sportsfest

Raymund A. Balogo

Harold AurelioT. Tating

Program Manager, Tours; Deputy Program Manager, Fellowship

Ryan N. Bedia

Melvin H. Lataquin, Jr., uap

Florencio Romario T. Sebastian III

Program Manager, Seminars

Wilfredo S. Sy, Jr.

John Delfin

Program Manager, Fellowship; Deputy Program Manager, Tours

Ma. Cecilia S. Lataquin

Deputy Chairman, Secretariat

Minerva C. Rosel

Chairman, Secretariat

Francis Ryan D. Rivera Dolly Ann M. Zoluaga

Deputy Chairman, Secretariat; Chairman, Image Development Chairman, Documentation


ARCHITECTS’ SUMMIT ON COLLABORATIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP


Chairman, RegistrationDeputy Chairman, Registration

Chairman, UAPSA

Chairman, Souvenir Program

Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr. Ma. Regina P. Falconite

Richard M. Garcia, fuap

Raida Ann C. Yusay

Chairman, Marketing

Jireh Javier

Norman B. Morales

Member, Marketing

Melencio D. Manalo

Member, Marketing

Alan G. Choachuy Marlo J. Basco

Member, MarketingMember, Marketing


ARCHITECTS’ SUMMIT ON COLLABORATIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP


Chairman, OperationsDeputy Chairman, Operations

Member, Physical Arrangement

Chairman, Physical Arrangement

Larry Taligatos Cesar N. Turla, Jr.

Rony P. de Juan

Antonio A. Valdez

Chairman, Accommodations

Lara A. Salaver

Adrian Peter R. Bautista

Chairman, Food & Beverage

Ramon R. Dueña

Chairman, Communication and Transportation

Guillermo H. Hisancha, fuap

Chairman, Reception and Protocol

Tyrone Arcibal Saluna

Chairman, Security

Manny Tingzon

Member, Reception and Protocol

the organizing committee


UAP Secretariat

Secretary General Administrative Officer

Finance OfficerAsst. Administrative Officer

Marvin A. Oliva

Leila E. Nuguid

Area Coordinator/PRC Liaison

Jose Franco S. Santia

Alma Hilaria D. Valencia

Membership Coordinator

Antonio N. Gutierrez, Jr.

Rey S. Gabitan

Asst. Finance Officer

Area Coordinator

Racquel C. Orenia

Jason Ramos Aban

Executive Assistant

Richard G. Dedil

Maintenance

Ernesto U. Sanchez, Jr.

Liaison Assistant

Salvador A. Acebes

Driver / Maintenance

Speakers’ Profile


Dr. mina T. GaborBiosketch

Dr. Mina Gabor, is Chairman/President of the International School of Sustainable Tourism. She previously served for 18 years in Philippine government, including serving under Four Philippine Presidents, President Ferdinand Marcos, President Cory Aquino , President Fidel Ramos and President Joseph Estrada (for 6 months) either as Secretary of Tourism and Undersecretary of Trade. She is also remembered for establishing the Center for International Trade Expositions and Mission (CITEM), the export promotion arm of the Department of Trade and she strongly pursued domestic tourism while in the Department of Tourism with the now famous slogan “Huwag maging Dayuhan sa Sariling Bayan” (Don’t be a stranger in Your Own Country). In recent years she has worked primarily in the business sector and as Honorary Consul to the Republic of Maldives.She is regarded as one of the important experts and resource person for trade (specially in export development marketing) and tourism (specially sustainable tourism.)

She is a visible leader in numerous Philippine professional and civic activities, including: Member of the Board, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Charter President of the Rotary Club of Pasay Maharlika, Chair Emeritus of the Philippines-Canada Business Council, President of the Philippine Small and Medium Business Development Foundation, Inc. (Philsmed), Chair of The Ecotourism Society of the Philippines, Chair Emeritus of the Philippine Chapter of the International Women’s Forum, Director of the Automobile Association Philippines Board and President of AAP Lakbay, Inc.

She has served as a consultant to numerous Philippine and international organizations like the United Nations Trade Center, the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank, the UN World Tourism Organization, the Asian Productivity Organization in Japan, Marketing Consultant to Clark International Airport Corporation and various Philippine Provinces.

She recently founded the International School of Sustainable Tourism based in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, a school for trainers both for foreign and local students, faculty members and those involved in the tourism business.

She is the immediate past Vice President for Asia Pacific of the World Association of small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) a recognized body of the United Nations.

Dr. Gabor has held various positions, either chairman, vice-chairman or President and member of various private and

government corporations l ike Phi l ippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Duty Free Philippines, various resorts and hotel groups.

Dr. Gabor is recipient of various prestigious awards among which are the Philippine Legion of Honor Award (the highest award bestowed by the Philippine government to an individual and a reserved officer, Lt. Colonel, of the Philippine Army) for her exemplary contributions for the development of Tourism and her outstanding performance as Tourism Secretary. She was cited as one of the 12 Outstanding Women in Government by the National Press Club in 1998, and a Centennial Awardee, as one of the 100 Outstanding Women of the Philippines in 1998. Twice awarded by the University of Santo Tomas as Outstanding Thomasian Alumni Awardee in the Field of Government Service in 1999 and Alumni Award for International Service in 1985. A Centennial Awardee (one of 100) by St. Scholastica’s College on the occasion of its centennial celebration.

She is considered one of the Top 35 Most Powerful Women in Travel, a recognition by the New York based “Travel Agent” Newsweekly Magazine; Best instructional TV Program for “Export…Made in the Philippines” by the Catholic Mass Media Awards Body; a 1987 Agora Awardee for Outstanding Achievement in marketing; 1988 International Award for Outstanding Performance in Export Promotion, the first in Asia by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); among several others. She is the second woman, after President Corazon Aquino, to be honored by the Philippine Military Academy for her exemplary performance in government.

Dr. Gabor recently published a coffee table book on STAMPS OF THE PHILIPPINES, HISTORICAL AND TOPICAL COLLECTIONS (1854-2004), The book recently won an award during the World Expo on Stamps in china (April 2009). She earned her PH. D. in Entreprenology at the International University of Entreprenology in Hawaii. Within her own country and in her travels to various other countries she actively advocates an approach to sustainable tourism and eco-tourism that she calls “community-based rural tourism.” A writer, designer, broadcast journalist, painter, lecturer, negotiator, product merchandiser, everyone’s mother, a leader and best of all she is a Filipina.

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Speakers’ Profile


carlos m. libosada, Jr.

Carlos M. Libosado, Jr. has more than two decades of experience in tourism. This includes tourism planning, environmental management and sustainable tourism, tourism product development and tourism information technology. He has worked in numerous capacities for various offices like the Department of Tourism (DOT), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Philippine Explorer Info. Tech. & Consultancy, and Knowledge Systems Developers, Inc. To date, he is associate editor of Dispatch Magazine and a co-founder of My Travel Asia, a travel website and phone application.

Libosado has also extended his consultancy services here and abroad. He has been invited as resource persons in China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. As writer and researcher, he has already published works for both academic journals and books for both public and non-government offices.

Libosado is an alumnus of the UP Asian Institute of Tourism and shares his tourism expertise as one of its lecturer. He has also taught in the Development Academy of the Philippines.

Aside from work, Libosado also has time for various advocacies. He has been an active member of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines. A founding member of the DOT Mountaineering Club, he is currently president of the Responsible Tourism Philippine.

Tourism and understanding nature: Towards an ecosystem-based architecture and planning

Abstract: Tourism offers opportunities not only for economic growth, but also a chance to sustainably utilize the natural resources. However, there are environmental dynamics that should be appreciated by the stakeholders of tourism in order to ensure the natural resources (that form the base of the tourism products) and protect the investments.

By understanding what nature can do to get back at the wrong development of natural sites, we can design sites and facilities that will not only ensure commercial success over an ideal period, but also create an environment that becomes ideal for the natural processes to continue without putting human development in danger.

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Speakers’ Profile


Dominic GaliciaPrincipal ArchitectDominic Galicia Architects

Dominic Galicia obtained his professional degree in architecture in 1988 from the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, where he was a Notre Dame Scholar. In June 2005, he received a University of Notre Dame Distinguished Asian Pacific Alumni Award. He also studied architecture for a year at Notre Dame’s campus in Rome, and pursued graduate studies in architecture at Pratt Institute in New York.

He is a licensed architect in both the Philippines and New York State.

His firm, Dominic Galicia Architects, is a design-oriented practice whose work has been recognized for its sensitive attention to both concept and detail.

Completed projects include Magallanes Church, in Magallanes Village, Makati; The Mondrian Residences, a high-rise condominium in Alabang; Summit School in Fort Bonifacio; The Picasso, high-end boutique serviced residences in Makati; the interior design of the Parish Church of St. Benedict in Ayala Westgrove Heights; various private residences, including Hilado House in Alabang Hills, completed in 2003, which was included in the book “25 Tropical Houses in the Philippines”, published by Periplus Editions (Singapore) in 2005. Ongoing projects include residential, institutional and commercial structures.

Although a modernist by philosophy, he is deeply concerned with the preservation of historic architectural sites. He has served as Vice President of the Heritage Conservation Society, sits on its Advisory Council, and represents it on the Executive Council of the National Committee on Monuments and Sites (NCMS) of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and on the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI). He represents the Philippines in the International Scientific Committee on Twentieth-century Heritage (ISC20C) of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), in which capacity he helped to develop “BPO@Escolta,” the public-private initiative to revive Manila’s historic downtown.

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courtesy call with Gov. carlito S. marquez

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contract Signing between uap and Summit Sponsors

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Notes

Greetings to theUAP Summit Delegates

from hon. John p. yapMunicipal Mayor of Malay

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