January 2020 Issue
The Central Point
Inside this issue:
UAP District A3 collabo-
rates with Habitat for Hu-
manity
National Architecture Week
Celebration
Chapter’s Monthly GMM
AFA Activities in UP, Na-
tional Museum and Mabini
Community Hospital
District A3 Activities
Commission on Young
Architects
NCA
QC Central actively
participates Nationwide
Architecture Week
Congress Courtesy Call
Volunteer Architects Net-
work Launch
Special points of
interest:
 AFA featured in a book!
 Area A Assembly on Feb
21-22, 2020
 QC Central and Habitat for
Humanity Collaboration
 AFA Access Audit in Ba-
tangas
Official Newsletter of UAP QC CENTRAL Chapter
UAP District A3 collaborates with Habitat for
Humanity
A3 District Director Peji
Cipriano, Chapter Presi-
dents Benj Sanvictores of
South Triangle Chapter
and Grace Quebral of QC
1
Central with Professional
Development Committee
Head Bruno Yonzon visit-
2 ed Habitat for Humanity
Philippines Incorporated
2 (HFHPI) to seek partner-
ship for a probable chap-
4,5 ter and district activity in
celebration of World Ar-
chitecture Day (WAD)
6 2019 with a theme Archi-
tecture Housing For
4
All…(cont. p7)
5
UAP-QC Central, AFA goes to Batangas!
6 UAP QC Central Chap-
ter initiated a courtesy
visit to Municipal
6 Mayor Noel “Bitriks”
Luistro of Mabini, Ba-
6
tangas LGU together
with UAP Regional Dis-
trict A3 under the lead-
ership of DD Arch, Peji
Cipriano, Committee on
Legislation and Codes
headed by Chair Arch.
Joey Francisco, QC
Central Chapter Presi-
dent Arch. Grace Que-
bral and Batangas Chap-
ter headed by Chapter
President Arch. Ric
Quilao. A handbook on
RA 9266 with PD 1096
was turned over to
Mayor Luistro who is a
civil engineer together
with…
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Nationwide Architecture Week
QC Central Chapter represented by
District Director Peji Cipriano and
Chapter President Grace Quebral
along with other District A3 chapter
presidents participated in the open-
ing ceremony of the National Archi-
tecture Week 2019 celebration with
a theme Abot TaNAW: Tahanan
Para sa Lahat.
Editorial Team
RUFFA OZAETA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (F.Y. 2019-2020)
Editor-in-Chief
ruffaozaeta@gmail.com GRACE QUEBRAL ILDEFONSA AGNES DIZON
President Director
JASMIN MARIE BICO
Layout Artist
jajamarie727@gmail.com
ELISE SOPHIA FRANCISCO RAUL OBSUM JR.
VP for Programs Director
NERISSA MADRIAGA
Writer
Issanerimadriaga@gmail.com
FEMIL JAE VILLAMOR CARLOS CASTRO
VP for Operations Director
JUSTIN OWEN FRNCISCO
Photographer
josfrancisco.architects@gmail.com

NERISSA MADRIAGA BENITO TORRES

HERMINIO SIMBOL
Photographer Secretary Director
simbolherminio@gmail.com

BENITO TORRES JESSICA CASISON

Photographer RANDY GOMEZ
benitorres_08@yahoo.com
Treasurer Director

ABIGAIL KO
Editorial Team Adviser
JUSTIN OWEN FRANCISCO LEE EDWARD OWEN DELA
koabigailn@gmail.com
Auditor CRUZ
Director

ERICO ABORDO
“The best way to find yourself Immediate Past President
is lose yourself in the service
of others.”
COMMITTEES (F.Y. 2019-2020)
- Mahatma Ghandi Membership Bids & Awards
JOHN PAUL S. AMADA FEMIL JAE F. VILLAMOR
ZUSMITHA CORNELIO JUSTIN OWEN S. FRANCISCO
Contact Information
Ways & Means FLORENZ MARK CALOGNE
UAP Website CARLOS G. CASTRO Professional Development
https://www.united-architects.org/
ABIGAIL N. KO CARLOS BRUNO P. YONZON

UAP HQ Landline Communication ABEGAIL O. ALEJANDRO

+6328 888-9266 ILDEFONSA AGNES B. DIZON Special Projects
QC Central Closed Group LEE EDWARD OWEN C. DELA CRUZ EDLEE S. TUSI
facebook.com/groups/UAPqcCENTRAL/
Sports & Hobbies MARY ANNE THERESA P. BUSTOS
QC Central Account KRISTIAN N. BAUTISTA Documentation/Newsletter
www.facebook.com/qccentral.uap
Logistics JASMIN MARIE O. BICO

QC Central Email RAUL V. OBSUM JR. Accessibility

qccentral.uap@gmail.com BENITO S. TORRES ERICO G. ABORDO
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General Membership Meetings
This Fiscal year will be full of surprises, in which the new
sets of officers and committee heads along with new
members of the chapter are officially inducted last July
17, 2019 at the Hive Hotel & Convention Place. The
event also marks the 3rd founding anniversary of Archi-
tects For Accessibility (AFA). Present in this activity was
the invited guest speaker and inducting officer National
President Benj Panganiban Jr. who presented his plans
and programs for this new fiscal year with his theme
‘United, Able and Proactive’. Area A Vice President
Cecilia Viray was also invited as charging officer.

“What is your Diversity?”- that’s what Arch. Armando Eugene

De Guzman III asked the participants at the 2nd chapter GMM
held in Davies Color Hub. The Resource Speaker, a proud Ka-
Central and Past Chapter President explained and elaborated the
importance and means of establishing a local and global ready
architectural private practice. Arch. De Guzman also shared
some notable tips in dealing with clients, industry partners and
allied professionals.

The topic for this month’s GMM was quite interesting as our
KaCentral and staunch advocate of RA 9266, Arch. Celso
Nieves presented several topics about the difference between
the Practice of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Arch.
Nieves started his lecture by defining the term Architect and
its origin from different cited sources. He also presented a
video presentation discussing the specific roles of each pro-
fession in a particular design and construction project.

UAP – QC Central Chapter’s activity for the general membership for the
month of October is in partnership with UAP – QC South Triangle, Com-
mittee on Young Architects, UAP Balangkasan Committee and UAP Re-
gional District A3. The chapter spearheaded and facilitated the first part of
the Arktoberfest 2019, a moderated panel discussion with CPD lecture
entitled ‘Balangkasan sa UAP RD A3 – Unang Pamamalakaya: Emerging
Technologies in the Field of Architecture held at the UAP National Head-
quarters .

Engr. Agustin S. Torres was again invited by the chap-

ter for the second time, giving an in-depth discussion
about building permitting. The two-hour cpd accredit-
ed seminar was very informative and useful to all prac-
ticing member architects. Several copies of Engr. Tor-
res’ entitled “2005 IRR of PD 1096 or the National
Building Code of the Philippines were also sold during
the event.

Bring It On! was the chapter’s theme for this year’s Christmas Party. A girl-power movie
which centers team effort in the course of preparing for a cheerleading competition to achieve
the essence of winning not by cheating, but by bringing it on. Lots of fun games and exciting
raffle items and cash prizes were given away during the event that was made possible by the
chapter’s supportive industry partners. Highlight of the event was the open mic karaoke sing-
ing competition participated by young and elder KaCentral members followed by raffle, give-
aways and other exciting fun games. And lastly, the party would not end without crowning
the Mr. & Ms. best dressed in sports attire of the night, winning
2,000.00 cash prize each. The 6th GMM was also a fundraising
event for the benefit of the homeowners of Sterling Compound
in North Caloocan on January 2020. All attendees spared their
200.00 cash for purchasing of grocery items to be distributed
on the 3rd Community Design Charette Program spearheaded
by Habitat For Humanity Philippines in partnership with Re-
gional District A3.
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Founded in 2006 by Carmen
Reyes Zubiaga of National
Council for Disability Affairs,
and our very own Architects
Rix Abordo and Peji Cipriano,
Architects for Accessibility
(AFA) continues to promote
the rights and welfare of Per-
sons With Disabilities (PWDs)
by providing information cam-
paign awareness programs such
as access audits and the like.
“Start by doing what’s
necessary; then do
what’s possible; and
suddenly you are doing
the impossible.”
-Francis of Assisi
January 2020 Issue
AFA featured in a Book!
The Federation of Philippine
Photographers Foundation, Inc,
(FPPFI) formally launched their
new book entitled INSPIRE/
EMPOWER: Images and Sto-
ries of Persons with Disabilities
in the Philippines during the
annual celebration of Interna-
tional Day for Persons with
Disabilities (IDPD). It advo-
cates the struggles of the Per-
sons With Disabilities in the
country. Architects for Acces-
sibility a subgroup and affiliate
of UAP QC Central Chapter is
also featured in the book, in
such the chapter advocates on
promoting the rights of Persons
with Disabilities by making
sure the to provide an inclusive
and accessible built environ-
ment.
AFA in Action: Another Access Audit Success!
At UP College of Architecture - Annex Building
UAP – QC Central Chapter’s sub-
group, Architects for Accessibility
(AFA) initiated another Accessibil-
ity Audit at the College of Architec-
ture Building in University of the
Philippines Diliman Quezon City.
AFA’s advocacy extended not only
for a barrier-free commercial estab-
lishments but also for an accessible
educational buildings. Official pho-
toshoot of Architects For Accessi-
bility (AFA) members also took
place during the event for a book
feature on advocacy in accessibility
and Persons With Disability.
At the National Museum of Natural History
UAP – QC Central
Chapter’s sub-group,
Architects for Accessi-
bility (AFA) initiated
another Accessibility
Audit at the National
Museum of Natural His-
tory located at the Luneta
Park in Manila City.
AFA’s advocacy extend-
ed not only for a barrier-
free commercial estab-
lishments but also for an
accessible tourism.
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Mabini, Batangas
(continuation from page 1)
...the presence of Vice
Mayor Pablo Villanueva and
Municipal Engineer Joebert
Gonzales. The good mayor
assured his support and co-
operation upon the full im-
plementation of RA 9266 in
the municipality of Mabini
in Batangas. QC Central
Chapter also conducted an
initial accessibility auditing
on the on-going construction
of Mabini Community Hos-
pital before its final comple-
tion and turn over on 2020.
This activity was made pos-
sible through the coordina-
tion of our Ka-central Arch.
Herminio Simbol who also
designed one of the Mabini
Municipal Hospital Build-
ing.
UAP-QC CENTRAL with UAP-BATANGAS CITY poses for a photo in front of Mabini Community Hospital, Mabini, Batangas

"Coming together is a
beginning. Keeping together
is progress. Working together
is success."

--Henry Ford
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KaCentral joins NCA 2019
QC Day Wreath-Laying
Ceremony
Last August 19, 2019 was Quezon
City day and the commemoration of
the birth of the 2nd President of the
Philippines, Manuel Luis Quezon.
District Area A3, once again, orga-
nized a wreath laying ceremony to
honor the late Manuel Luis Quezon
followed by the first District A3
team building joined by other Dis-
trict A3 chapters.
“Twenty years from now you
will be more disappointed by
the things that you didn't do
than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe
harbor. Catch the trade winds
in your sails. Explore. Dream.
Discover.”
― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
January 2020 Issue
The KaCentral delegates explored the primary tourist destinations within South Cotabato at the 2nd day
of the National Conference of Architects (NCA 2019). They were able to experience to take the 774
steps of the famous Lake Sebu Seven Falls. Had lunch on a boat cruise at Punta Isla Lake Resort’s float-
ing restaurant with a perfect view of the Lake Sebu. A fascinating cultural show and informative Lake
Sebu tours were part of the entertainment of the whole lunch cruise that lasted about an hour. One of the
highlights of the day tour was the visit in Lang Dulay Weaving Center, a Manlilikha ng Bayan Center
opened by a skillful T’nalak weaver Lang Dulay to preserve and continue the art of T’boli textile weav-
ing in the province. The group was able to dine at the well-known Apareja Buko Halo-Halo where a
local specialty halo-halo in a fresh coconut shell is being served. The adventurous day tour was fol-
lowed by a festive closing ceremonies and fellowship night to conclude the 3-day event.
Design Excellence Award
VAN Launch
Launch
Our KaCentral and
Brigada Eskwela volun-
teers joined the Volunteer
Architects Network
(VAN) Launch and cele-
brated Brigada Eskwela
2019 thanksgiving with
our Ka-Districts from A3
which was held in Sparks
Place, Cubao, Quezon
City.
QC Central Chapter members who Proposed PWD Gawad Kalinga Village Mini Park Ocular Visit
are also part of the organizing com-
QC Central and Archi-
mittee, participated and supported the tects For Accessibility in
launching of Design Excellence collaboration with Dis-
Award (DEA) 2020 on November 15, trict A3 and Sparks Asia
2019 at the UAP National Headquar- have conducted an initial
ters. Present on the launching are ocular inspection of the
orcom members Arch. Elise Francis- identified site as part of
co, Arch. Justin Francisco, Arch. Joey the design and accessibil-
Francisco and District Director for ity consultancy of the
A3 Arch. Peji Cipriano. Design Ex- proposed mini park for
cellence Award is a prestigious award the community of PWD
giving body of the United Architects Gawad Kalinga Village at
of the Philippines which aims to Brgy. Escopa in Quezon
City. The mini park will
showcase and give prestigious recog- In the continuous effort of promoting
be funded and donated by
nition to the best of the best built the rights of persons with disabilities,
Telus as part of their CSR
designs by a Filipino Architect. program.
AGUHON: Mind Your Own Business CPD Seminar
QC Central members attended and participated in the Aguhon CPD seminar series enti-
tled Mind Your Own Business, a CPD Seminar spearheaded by UAP Tandang Sora under
the chapter’s SORA TREE program in partnership with District A3 and Committee on
Young Architects (CYA). Several topics presented, such as leadership, preparation in
starting one’s own practice, branding and marketing and, operation and management of
one’s own firm focusing on young architects.
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UAP-QC Central, District A3 collaborates with Habitat

for Humanity Philippines Incorporated (HFHPI).
Housing for Humanity Philippines Incorpo-
rated (HFHPI) is a non-profit organization that
needs assistance and volunteers from different
sectors in providing decent and sustainable
housing solutions for low-income Filipino
families. The architect’s expertise and services
through volunteerism plays essential role in
assisting the good foundation to perform its
organizational mandate.
In celebration of the World Architecture Day,
the chapter, along with Regional District A3
and its chapters QC Silangan, Tandang Sora
and South Triangle participated in a Commu-
nity Design Charette: My Dream House De-
sign Workshop, in partnership with Habitat
For Humanity and homeowners of Sterling
Compound in North Caloocan to help map out
the community's needs and aspirations in a
Residents of Sterling Compound,
conceptual, pre-design stage of affordable and North Caloocan actively partici-
better housing units. Each group has a desig- pates in the making of their own
dream-houses with the assistance
nated volunteer architects to facilitate each of the participating architects from
team in giving technical assistance and exper- District A3 in coordination with
Habitat for Humanity Philippines
tise in basic building laws as well as tips in Incorporated.
basic drawings and sketches which guided
them in envisioning their dream houses.
"Alone we can do so little,
together we can do so
much." --Helen Keller

On November 17, 2019, KaCentral participat-

ed once again in the Community Design Cha-
rette Program spearheaded by Habitat For Hu-
manity Philippines in partnership with Region-
al District A3. The homeowners themselves
drew a floor plan of a 28.0 square meter lot
with careful consideration of the minimum
requirements of BP 220 or the Socialized
Housing Law. All space requirements were
determined by each group and they were asked
to vote individually of the best floor plan of
their choice. The most voted floor plan was set
-out by using masking tapes to aid the home-
owners of sterling compound in visualizing the
space planning of their future homes.
F.Y. 2019-2020 Calendar
DATE ACTIVITY
July 6 1st Board Meeting for FY 2019-2020

July 11 District A3 Joint Induction & Turnover Ceremonies

July 17 1st GMM for FY 2019-2020: Dream Girls “A strong woman stands up
for herself. A stronger wom-
July 28 Pre-Planning Meeting of Commission on Government & External an stands up for everybody
Affairs else.”
August 3 2nd Board Meeting for FY 2019-2020

August 19 Quezon 141 A3 All For One: Wreath Laying and Team Building

August 24 Accessibility Audit Report Training Upcoming Activities

August 29 2nd GMM for FY 2019-2020: A League of Their Own
DATE ACTIVITY
September 7 Volunteer Architects Network (VAN) Launch
(year 2020)
September 14 Ocular Visit of Proposed PWD Gawad Kalinga Village Mini Park
February 27 8th GMM
ArktoberFest Coordination Meeting #1
Online Nomination for New Set of Officers for FY 2020-2021
3rd Board Meeting for FY 2019-2020
February 21-22 ARAPAW: Area A Assembly 2020
September 19 ArktoberFest Coordination Meeting #2
February 28 Chapter Bids Submission
September 20 Crown Pipes Mooncake Festival & Dice Game
TBA Blood Letting
September 25 World Architecture Day 2019 Collaboration Meeting with Habitat
For Humanity Philippines March 9 Chapter Anniversary and Election of New Set of Officers

September 26 3rd GMM for FY 2019-2020: Yours, Mine and Ours

September 28 Mind Your Own Business (Aguhon CPD Seminar Series #1)

September 30 Talk on Accessibility and Universal Design for Housing and Build- WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE
ings FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
October 5 4th Board Meeting for FY 2019-2020

October 6 Community Design Charette: My Dream House Design Workshop

in Celebration of World Architecture Day 2019

October 7 Accessibility Auditing of National Museum of Natural History

October 17-19 National Conference of Architects (NCA) 2019 Ugyon…Pagkakaisa

October 21 First National Working Committee Meeting for the Celebration of

International Day for Persons With Disabilities (IDPD)

October 26 Arktoberfest PART 1: Balangkasan sa UAP RD A3 – Unang Pama-

malakaya: Emerging Technologies in the Field of Architecture

November 6 Accessibility Auditing of UP College of Architecture Building

November 9 5th Board Meeting for FY 2019-2020

November 13-15 Accessibility Audit Training for the Local Government Unit of
Tuguegarao

November 15 UAP Design Excellence Award Grand Launch

November 17 Second Community Design Charette in Partnership with Regional

District A3 and Habitat For Humanity Philippines

November 18 Courtesy Visit to Mabini Batangas Municipal Mayor Noel B.

Luistro and Initial Accessibility Auditing of Mabini Community
Hospital

November 22 Newsletter Committee Technical Meeting

November 23 Theses For A Cause

November 28 5th GMM for FY 2019-2020 Million Dollar Baby

December 3 Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation Book Launch at

the International Day for Persons with Disability Celebration

December 5 6th GMM for FY 2019-2020 Bring It On: UAP QC Central Annual
Christmas Party

December 8 National Architecture Week 2019 Abot TaNAW: Tahanan Para sa

Lahat (Opening Ceremony)

National Architecture Week 2019 Abot TaNAW: Tahanan Para sa

Lahat (Balangkasan: Is our Philippine Architectural Law Future-
Proof?)

December 14 6th Board Meeting for FY 2019-2020

December 17 Dangal ng mga Taong May Kapansanan