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UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects

UAP National Headquarters, 53 Scout Rallos Street, Quezon City, Philippines

MONTHLY DISTRICT ACCOMPLISHMENT & ACTIVITY REPORT

Regional District REGIONAL DISTRICT A-5 MONTH OF MAY 2019

District Director ARCH. MARIA CARMEN S. YATCO, UAP

Contact Numbers 0917-9252858, 025842277 DATE SUBMITTED

June 15, 2019 Email Address macarmen312@yahoo.com

DISTRICT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE MONTH Indicate your district activities undertaken during the month such as District Council Meeting, Attendance, Professional Development Seminars, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, etc.

ACTIVITY NO. 1

Title of Activity REGIONAL DISTRICT A5 COUNCIL MEETING Date May 4, 2019

Total Attendees 11 Venue Starbucks Coffee, Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Objective of the Activity Meeting and discussion for the district’s proposed projects.

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

The Regional District A-5 met last May 4, 2019 at the Starbucks Coffee, Metrowalk, Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City to talk about the updates of the incoming projects of the district namely the Balangkasan on Earthquake Preparedness of educational institutions and the Friendly designed Breastfeeding model center which will include

design of bed, chair and tent. Among those present during the meeting were (L-R above photo): Ar. Rhaine Biglang-awa (Marikina Valley Incoming Chapter Pres.), Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco (District Director), Ms. Ines

Avellana-Fernandez (Arugaan owner), Ar. Lee Dong-Hun (Rizal-Kalayaan 100 Incoming Chapter Pres.), Ar. Robbie Santos (SJPC President), Ar. Richard Pamplena (SJMC President), and Ar. Reginald Yaneza (Deputy District

Director).

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ACTIVITY NO.2

Title of Activity BALANGKASAN ORGCOM COORDINATION MEETING

Date May 8, 2019

Total Attendees 8 Venue UAP Nationa Headquarters

Objective of the Activity To meet for follow-ups and coordination for the upcoming Balangkasan

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

UAP Regional District A-5 Council met last May 8, 2019 at the UAP National Headquarters to follow-up coordination for the said event with title: on “Where Do Architects Stand?: Reality Check and Insights on Campus Planning towards Earthquake Disaster Preparedness”. The event will be held at the Far Eastern University facilities with guest speakers from UAP, MMDA, Office of the Civil Defense, DepEd, UAP Emergency Architects and DOST. Above picture shows who attended the coordination meeting: Arch. Geomilie S. Tumamao-Guttap from Emergency Architects who will be the facilitator for the event, Representative from Manulife, Rizal-Kalayaan 100 Incoming Chapter President Ar. Lee Dong-Hun, Balangkasan Committee Chairman Ar. Sylvester Seno, San Juan-Pingalabanan Chapter President Ar. Roberto Santos, RDA5 Director Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco, San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter President Ar. Richard Pamplena and Incoming RDA5 Director Ar. Reginald T. Yanieza..

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ACTIVITY NO. 3

Title of Activity UAP ARUGAAN – BRGY. MEETING Date May 16, 2019

Total Attendees 9 Venue Office of Councilor Jesse Cruz, Mandaluyong City Hall

Objective of the Activity Meeting on the Proposed Adopt-a-Barangay Friendly Breastfeeding Station in Mandaluyong City.

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

Held last May 16, 2019, the UAP Regional District A-

5 headed by Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco together with

Incoming District Director Ar. Reginald Yaneza and

San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter President Ar.

Robbie Santos met with Councilor Jesse Cruz and

Captains and several Kagawad from 2 barangays.

The purpose of the meeting is to properly introduce

what will be the Proposed Project of the district that

can benefit a barangay through “Adopt-a-Barangay

Friendly Breastfeeding Station”. The district is being

given two barangays as initial beneficiary of the pilot

project. The meeting was held at the Office of

Councilor Jesse Cruz in Mandaluyong City Hall.

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ACTIVITY NO. 4

Title of Activity GREENHILLS CHAPTER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Date May 16, 2019

Total Attendees As per Greenhills Chapter Venue Shakeys Hemady St., New Manila, Quezon City

Objective of the Activity To throw support for the chapter GMM and announcement of the district projects.

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others GMM

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

Regional District A-5 Director Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco and Incoming Director Ar. Reginald T. Yaneza joined the UAP Greenhills Chapter in holding its General Membership Meeting last May 16, 2019. Ar. Yatco made an

announcement on the upcoming District event on Balangkasan while Ar. Yaneza was introduced to the chapter as the incoming district director for FY 2019-2020.

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ACTIVITY NO. 5

Title of Activity UAP RDA-5 MEETS LGU HEADS MAY 17, 2019

Total Attendees 5 BRGY. OLD ZANIGA & BRGY. HULO, MANDALUYONG CITY

Objective of the Activity Harmonious Relationship among the Officers of the UAP District A-5 in terms of fellowship & cooperation with regard to District programs & activities of the organizations

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

UAP RDA5 meets up with the LGU heads of chosen model barangays Old Zaniga & Hulo, in Mandaluyong City, and does ocular inspection of their existing breast-feeding stations.

We met with Brgy. Old Zaniga rep Greg Samson and Kap Alex Lacson, and Brgy. Hulo rep Jack Mende & Kap Bernard Maglaque.

This is in line with UAP RDA5's Adopt-a-Brgy. initiative to create models for its upcoming community-based breast-feeding station project

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ACTIVITY NO. 6

Title of Activity MEETING FOR BRIGADA ESKWELA Date May 17, 2019

Total Attendees 9 Venue Highways Hills Integrated School,

Objective of the Activity To attend meeting on the coordination and implementation of Brigada Eskwela ’19 for the said school.

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

Regional District A-5 Director Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco, San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter President Ar. Roberto Santos and Incoming District Director Ar. Reginald Yaneza attended the Meeting on Brigada Eskwela ’19 at the

Office of Mrs. Emma Arrubio of the Highway Hills Integrated School in Mandaluyong City.

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ACTIVITY NO. 7

Title of Activity

BALANGKASAN ON “WHERE DO ARCHITECTS STAND?: REALITY CHECK AND INSIGHTS ON CAMPUS PLANNING TOWARDS EARTHQUAKE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS”

Date May 22, 2019

Total Attendees As per RDA5 / Balangkasan Venue Far Eastern University, Seminar Venue at GF ARFAB Wrkshop Venue at NRH Bldg.

Objective of the Activity Balangkasan on earthquake disaster preparedness in educational institutions.

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others Balangkasan

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

The UAP Regional District A-5 in cooperation with the UAP Balangkasan, Far Eastern University, UAP Emergency Architects and the participation of UAP Regional District A-3 and UAP Regional District A-4 with the support of UAP Secretary General Ar. Ronnie Yumang held its Balangkasan on “Where Do Architects Stand?: Reality Check and Insights on Campus Planning towards Earthquake Disaster Preparedness” last May 22, 2019 at the Far Eastern University in Manila. This was a whole-day gathering of architects, students, school leaders, government stakeholders (PHIVOLCS, DepEd, Office of Civil Defense, MMDA) and experts that methodically thresh out blank spots and gray areas in earthquake preparedness among schools and universities. UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter Ar. Richard Pamplena was in charge of the Registration and certifications. The program started with Opening Ceremonies at 8:30am with Ar. Catherine Garcia as the Master of Ceremony. Regional

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District A-5 Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco made a welcoming remark, message from the UAP Commission on Education Executive Director Ar. Jonathan Manalad, message from the UAP Area-A Vice President Ar. Rosario Roxas, Secretary General Ar. Ronnie Yumang on Inspirational Message and UAP Committee on Balangkasan Chairman Ar. Sylvester Shaun Seño introduced Balangkasan background. Rizal-Taytay Chapter President Ar. Jaime Salazar introduced each guest speaker for the respective topic seminars as follows:

1. Rachelle Anne Miranda – Training Officer / Capacity Building and Training Services (Office of the Civil Defense/OCD). Topic: “The Strategic Role of the Office of Civil Defense in Minimizing Disaster Risk: How Architects can help?”

2. Ronilda Co - Director IV, Disaster Risk and Reduction Services (DRRMS) (Department of Education/DepEd). Topic: “What Measures were done by public schools to address earthquake preparedness and response?”

3. Jose A. Miranda, UAP Chair, UAP Emergency Architects FY1819. Topic: “Basic Earthquake Resiliency Guidelines/Insights in Building and Site Planning (Lessons applied in ATS)”

4. Michael C. Salalima, Chief of Staff and DRRM, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) “A “How Metro Manila prepares for the Big One: Challenges and Opportunities for Architects and Planners”

5. Ishmael C. Narag Officer-In-Charge, Seismological and Earthquake Prediction Division (SOEPD), Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Topic: “A Quick Primer on Earthquake and Geological Hazards”

The moderated panel discussion follows led by Ar. Seño.

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The panel discussion.

The awarding of Certificates of Appreciation and Certificates of Appearance to all Guest Speakers.

The first half day of the event ended at noon with group photo.

Sponsor Manulife made a product presentation after the noon lunch break.

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The afternoon session was a Break out session led by Ar. Geomilie S. Tumamao-Guittap, UAP, PIEP of the UAP Emergency Architects.

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Ar. Geomilie S. Tumamao-Guittap, UAP, PIEP of the UAP Emergency Architects together with her assistants receiving the Certificate of Appreciation from the Balangkasan Committee and District A-5 Council.

The ending group photo.

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ACTIVITY NO. 8

Title of Activity BRIGADA ESKWELA 2019 Date May 28, 2019

Total Attendees 9 Venue Highway Hills Integrated School, Mandaluyong City

Objective of the Activity To extend support to the nationwide program Brigada Eskwela ‘19

Type of Activity Council Meeting

Seminar Socio-Civic Others

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter (SJMC) President Ar. Richard R. Pamplena joined the UAP Regional District A-5 (RDA5) in its support to the nationwide program Brigada Eskwela ’19 last May 28, 2018. Led by SJMC pride and RDA5 Director Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco, with assistance of City Councilor Atty. Jesse Cruz, the council donated paints to the Highway Hills Integrated School from the Davies Paints. The donation was being received by Mrs. Emma Arrubio in behalf of the said school. The other council members present were San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter Pres. Ar. Robbie Santos, Marikina Valley Chapter Pres. Ar. Lorie Villame, and Incoming District Director Ar. Regnald Yaneza.

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ACTIVITY NO. 9

Title of Activity BREAKFAST MEETING MANDALUYONG CITY AND SAN JUAN CITY COUNCILORS

Date May 29, 2019

Total Attendees 7 Venue Pancake House, SNR Building, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City

Objective of the Activity To meet with local city government officials to talk for possible tie-up on CSR projects.

Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others Meeting with LGU Officials

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

Above picture (L-R): San Juan City Councilor Elect Kit Peralta, Outgoing San Juan City Councilor Charlie Peralta, Mandaluyong City Councilor Atty. Jesse Cruz, RDA5 Director Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco, Vice Pres. For Area-A Ar. Rosario Roxas, San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter Pres. Ar. Robbie Santos and San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter

Pres. Ar. Richard Pamplena.

They discussed on the possible partnership between the UAP Regional District A-5, UAP San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter and San Juan-Pinaglabanan Chapter and the Cities of Mandaluyong and San Juan on Community Service

Relation projects.

Atty. Jesse stressed on supporting the UAP in its advocacy to promote the architecture profession by upholding and implementing RA 9266 specifically on the issuance of Architectural Permits.

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ACTIVITY NO. 10

Title of Activity AREA-A COUNCIL MEETING Date May 29, 2019

Total Attendees 6 Venue UAP National Headquarters, Quezon City

Objective of the Activity To meet for discussing the incoming Area-A Turnover event.

Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others Area-A Council Meeting

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

The Area-A Council headed by the Vice President Ar. Rosario Roxas led the council meeting last May 29, 2019 at the UAP National Headquarters in Quezon City. The meeting’s main agenda was the Turnover Ceremony to be

held on June 28, 2019 at the UAPHQ. Attended by (above photo L-R) District A2a Director Ar. Edmundo De Guzman, District A3 Director Ar. Melba Benavides, District A5 Director Ar. Maria Carmen Yatco, Ar. Roxas,

Incoming Vice President for Area-A Ar. Celcel Viray and San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter President Ar. Richard Pamplena. Ar. Pamplena was assigned to create the event’s Souvenir Program.

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ACTIVITY NO. 11

Title of Activity ARUGAAN MOA Date May 31, 2019

Total Attendees 6 Venue UAP National Headquarters, Quezon City

Objective of the Activity To formally sign for the community service relation project memorandum of understanding.

Type of Activity GMM Seminar Socio-Civic Others

Activity in line with 4Ps Profession Professional Professional Organization Professional Product

Activity in support of the UAP corporate thrust

Unity Ability Continuity of Service

Held at the UAP National Headquarters, the UAP Regional District A-5 headed by its District Director Ar. Maria Carmen Sales-Yatco inks a Mutual of Understanding with Arugaan Organization headed by Ms. Ines Avelana Fernandez on the Proposed Project on creating a Mother-Baby-Child Friendly Breastfeeding Station. The project's goal is to support a program to create a sustainable mother-baby-child friendly environment within the community, with the following objectives:

1. Design User friendly breastfeeding chair and bed 2. Create model-based lactation station 3. Healthy Space with Functional and suitable aesthetics 4. Eco-social sustainable breastfeeding station 5. Emergency-breastfeeding friendly tent

Vice President for Area-A Ar. Rosario Roxas wishes to create to adopt a Barangay Breastfeeding Station as a model-based design.

Deputy District Director Ar. Reginald T. Yaneza and District Secretary Ar. Richard Pamplena served as witnesses to the signing of the MOU.

The proceedings was chaired by the UAP National President Ar. Benjamin K. Panganiban, Jr.