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MEMBERS
Presentation of New Members
Charging of New Members Secretary General Rey Gabitan
Oathtaking of New Members Chapter President Jean Marie Juanga
Pinning Rites Sponsors / Spouses of New Members
Presentation of New Board Passers Arch. Willy Policarpio
ADDU Program Head
Arch. Leo Coching
UM Faculty
Arch. Jean Marie Juanga
UP Mindanao Chair, DH
Presentation of LEA Board Passers &
Board Topnotcher Jeremy Sanchez
With your theme: REDEFINING Thank you for your support! Mabuhay ang UAP!
SERVICE OF MEMBERS, I welcome
this invitation of UAP – Davao Chapter
which gave the imprint of promoting the architecture profession for
more than three decades in our city. Included in our legislative agenda
will be a study devoted to the assessment of our construction industry,
more so, that our city is one of the preferred tourist destinations in our
country.
ARCH. RAMON S. MENDOZA, FUAP
National President
The United Architects of the Philippines – Davao Chapter is
our valuable partner in our finest and largest agenda of boosting
economic activity in our city. We always welcome this friendly gesture
of exchanging warm thoughts and fellowship from the construction
industry which is ably represented by your chapter.
RODRIGO R. DUTERTE
Davao City Vice-Mayor
As we aim for greater heights, I enjoin the Incoming Officers under the Bringing the Chapter Induction to the Joint District level once again in
leadership of Arch. Jean Marie V. Juanga, uap to carry on the pursuit the coming future is the achievement of a dream of true camaraderie and
of the mission with the same commitment and dedication that your unity within the Profession and the organization.
predecessors have displayed through the years. May you strive hard
Once again, to the incoming and outgoing sets of officers of the UAP Davao
towards excellence and continue to work for the greater good of our Chapter and its members, my best wishes in stepping forward to achieve
Chapter as what the Outgoing Officers under the leadership of Arch. your goals for the success of our Profession and the UAP.
Francis Hidalgo did.
Mabuhay!
Again, congratulations!
E
leven months in the blink
of an eye. I was pondering
what to write you guys -- I
I and gratitude that
I was entrusted the
responsibility of leading
can fill up this page with all our UAP Davao Chapter in
accomplishments and successes this year’s national theme
which you already know, or I can
just tell you how the year was for
Redefining Service “of”
me as President. Members. UAP Davao
with its milestones of
Being a president of an achievement has already
organization like the UAP Davao
is never an easy task. Good proven its leadership,
leadership is very, very hard to integrity and service to the
accomplish. It would have been profession. In fact, our late
nice if I was there and everyone else served me, but a Presidency is fellows Arch Johnny Sulit is
never like that. Leadership is never like that. Setting goals for the
organization and trying to reach them – now THAT is being a President. iconize as the “Grand Pillar of the South” and the late Arch
Anselmo Ferrazzinni as the “Architect-maker of building
For the previous fiscal year, our goals were quite formidable. There corporate identity in structures” both of whom are well
was the World Day of Architecture, the National Architecture Week
respected in their own light. Given these breed of members,
(NAW), and our well attended Monthly Board Meetings and General
Membership Meetings. We also had to organize Defining Spaces 3. it is because of their legacy that we are proud to be part
of UAP Davao, and we must continue the legacy that these
We were tasked to help organize the First Conference of Mindanao men have left behind. Moreover, we must not work simply
Architects. Hindi lang iyan -- sumayaw pa tayo for the Island of
to continue their legacy but move further to extend another
Mindanao in the National Conference, at alam niyo na kung ano ang
nangyari, ‘di ba? milestone of service.
We also had our share of media time -- we were featured on TV after In the thrust of the Incoming Board which is
we donated chairs for the massage therapists in Rizal Park. We also
organized the Rizal Park stage design competition, as per the request of
“Professionalism in Service and Leadership”, may we find
our City Mayor herself. true meaning in service without glory or compensation.
May we rekindle our commitment to serve the chapter more
And before my term ended, nag huling hirit pa tayo as a participant in vigilantly and become not only a professional organization
the first PhilConstruct Mindanao construction show.
but as a civic organization with the aim of giving glory to the
We the chapter accomplished many other things. Not only did we Great Architect who has made each Chapter of our lives more
maintain a high number of attendees during our monthly General worth living.
Membership Meetings, but also a high number of non-officers and
board members participating and sharing their time to ensure
the success of the year’s activities. That, perhaps, is our greatest In our role as Architects, may we become more resilient
achievement. in these globally competitive times and move on to fulfill
our purpose as Filipino Architects of the new era. Given
Two of our dear friends, Arch. Johnny Sulit and Arch. Anselmo
the ideals of Professionalism in Service and Leadership;
Ferrazzini, have gone ahead of us. I’d like to dedicate this year’s work to
them, for without their guidance, help, and advice, UAP Davao would be Dynamic Creativity; Environmental Nurturance; Cultural
a very different organization today. Sensitivity; Work Excellence and applying these ideals, is the
fortitude of Architecture at its best. It is the expression of life
Being a President is hard, but with officers, members, and Past
in its most ultimate and meaningful form.
Presidents sharing the load, this task becomes very enjoyable. Let us all
continue serving without expecting anything in return, except all the
good our organization will do to our profession. I have served my tour Again with deep pride, gratitude and positive endeavor in
of duty for one year, and I am very proud of all we have accomplished. my incoming term as President, may we unite and serve UAP
I thank God Almighty for giving me the strength and wisdom for this
Davao to our utmost ability, leaving our personal differences
task. I would like to thank my whole Board for their unwavering help aside and become professionals in our dealings.
and support. I would like to thank all our Sponsors for making all our
activities possible. I would like to thank all the Student Assistants who Congratulations and Mabuhay ang UAP Davao.
helped us in all our national activities. I would like to thank all our Past
Presidents for their guidance. I would like to thank all our Members
here and abroad who have kept in touch not only physically but
virtually. Finally, I would like to thank those who sacrificed the most,
my family.
Mahal ko kayong lahat. May the spirit of service be always with you. JEAN MARIE V. JUANGA
Incoming Chapter President
UAP Davao Chapter
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History
Sulit. That year, Arch. Sulit and Arch. Manuel Chiew became
members of the UAP College of Fellows. Other significant projects
undertaken under Arch. Payumo’s term were the first joint effort
between architects and architecture students of UM in celebrating
In Davao City, the development of architectural associations the Nationwide Architecture Week; and the observance of the
began in the 1950’s with the creation of the Davao Association of Architect’s Memorial Day in honor of the architects of Davao City
Civil Engineers and Architects (DACEA). The organization, though, who have passed away.
did not last long, as the architects eventually separated to form the The year 1987 was a distinguished year for UAP Davao under
Association of Davao Architects (ADA) in 1960 and was granted the leadership of Arch. Jose Pasco, Jr. as the Chapter received its
chapter affiliation in March 1964 by the League of Philippine second Best Provincial Chapter award during the 13th National
Architects (LPA). ADA’s first president-elect was Arch. Convention in Manila. The Chapter’s first Best Provincial Chapter
Ramon Basa, the first licensed architect to work in award was given three years earlier during the presidency of Arch.
Davao, who was inducted into office by Arch. Antonio Sulit.
V. Banas, then LPA National President. Other ADA In 1988, during the first term of Arch. Prospero
presidents who followed were Arch. Johnny Sulit Abellano as Chapter President, UAP Davao
(1964-65 and 1967-69) and Arch. Pedro Sandoval Chapter won again as the Best Provincial Chapter,
(1966-67). the third time it won the award. That year, the
Among the projects undertaken by ADA was the holding of the Chapter successfully hosted the 18th UAP Regional
first Regional Convention of Filipino Architects in Davao City on Conference for Visayas and Mindanao.
March 23, 1971. The activity was realized with the cooperation of With Arch. Percival David at the helm in 1989, the UAP Butuan
the Association of Government Architects (AGA) and the Council of (Sidlakang Mindanao) Chapter was created with Davao Chapter
Filipino Architects (CFA). as its mother chapter. The following year, under Arch. Warly de
On May 18, 1975, in compliance with PD 233, ADA sponsored Mata, UAP further expanded with the creation of the UAP Empire
a symposium on the integration of all architectural associations Province of Cotabato Chapter and UAP Mt. Apo Chapter. Arch. Sulit
under the banner of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP). served as District Director at that time.
A month after, the Executive Board presented a proposal to the The year 1991 was Arch. Abellano’s 2nd term as
General Membership to dissolve the organization and integrate Chapter President. Among the projects undertaken
with all other associations under the banner of the UAP. under his leadership were the UAP Davao scholarship
Immediately upon the approval of the proposal, Arch. Florencio grants through the DSWD for 26 street children, the
Gavino, Arch. Roman Solitaria and Arch. Johnny Sulit were appointed circulation of the quarterly UAP Davao Newsletter;
as UAP Regional Coordinators for Regional Council District (RCD) the generation of funds for the establishment of
VII, which comprised the whole of Mindanao. The a local UAP secretariat, and the construction of a
Chapter By-Laws was ratified by the UAP National monument to honor the National Artist, Architect and Educator
Convention on December 20, 1975. On February 20, Victorio Edades. The said monument was presented by the
1976, Arch. Pedro Sandoval was elected Chapter to the city government of Davao on January 30, 1992
Chapter President. UAP Davao Chapter during the presidency of Arch. Benjamin Panganiban.
was formally chartered by then UAP 1993 was a truly meaningful year with Arch. Flora
National President Jose Herrera on March 25, 1976. J. Lumayno, then Chapter president, initiating socially
The architects who sat as Regional Directors for relevant programs. Activities included the procurement
Region XII (comprising the entire Mindanao) from and donation of school materials to the SOS Children’s
the period covering the years 1975 until 1982 were from the UAP Village; scholarship grants for deserving architecture
Davao Chapter. They were Arch. Johnny S. Sulit (1976-1980), Arch. students of University of Mindanao; and rice donations
Fernando S. Tuason (1980-1081), Arch. Roman T. Solitaria (1981- for the street children of Lingap Center. Collaborative
1982) and Arch. Omar Luis J. Payumo (1991-1993). effort with the UAP Mt. Apo Chapter ensured the success of various
In 1979 Arch. Manuel N. Chiew became the product presentations, conferences, sports competitions and
president of the Chapter. PRC Board commissioner fellowships. The most important project to cap the fiscal year was
Norberto Noque came to Davao to have a dialogue the establishment of the first cooperative for the benefit of Davao’s
with Architects practicing without a valid license and architects – the Architectural Ventures Multipurpose Cooperative.
professionals practicing design and build scheme Arch. Anselmo Ferrazzini’s term in 1994 proceeded
without the license to practice Architecture. Soon after, with the Intrex Philippines’ Second Mindanao
these illegal practices stop. International Building and Construction Show and the
In 1982, with the aim of developing understanding, friendship First East Asean Buildex ’95. This was followed by the
and unity with other professional associations in Davao City, participation of UAP Davao Chapter members in the
members of UAP Davao spearheaded the creation of the Architects, East Asean Business Convention.
Plumbers and Engineers (APE) Sportsfest Association. They In 1995, with Arch. Ma. Concepcion
successfully organized tournaments which saw the participation Dy as president, the chapter hosted the National
of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, National Master Conference of Architects. The well organized national
Plumbers Association of the Philippines, Geodetic Engineers of the affair not only brought out the leadership potentials
Philippines, Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers, Philippine of the members but also focused the attention of the
Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Philippine Institute of chapter to the national level of recognition by garnering
Chemical Engineers. These professional organizations were also the Best Chapter Award, Provincial Level.
invited to participate in the conferences sponsored by the Chapter. Exposure of the chapter, membership
Through the initiative of Arch. Johnny Sulit, then development and district unity were the prime thrust
Chapter President, the Chamber of Real Estate and of the 1996 administration led by Arch. Jay Mendoza.
Builders Association of Davao was established in June One successful chapter project launched during
1982. Another project initiated by the Chapter was this period was the weekly column entitled, “UAP
the holding of an Inter-Chapter Regional Conference Davao Chapter” authored by Arch. Michael Angelo
in Cagayan de Oro City on October 22-24, 1982. Davao E. Dakudao, Ph.D. featured in the Sun Star Periodiko
Chapter was also awarded Best Provincial Chapter by the UAP. Davao. Arch. Mendoza also gave emphasis on the development
Under the term of Arch. Pedro Sandoval the following year, and improvement of architecture students by establishing the first
Arch. Emilio Gellido was appointed as the Chairman of the University of Mindanao UAP Student Auxiliary (UMSA) in March
Regional Council on Ethics for RCD VII by the UAP National Board. 1997. As highlight to Arch. Mendoza’s administration, the UAP
In 1985, with Arch. Jaime Ansaldo as Chapter President. Davao Chapter Secretariat Office, located along Bonifacio St.,
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Davao City, was formally opened and put into operation in tie- Arch. Noel B. Chavez, UAP Davao Chapter President
up with the Architectural Ventures Multi-Purpose Cooperative for 2003, continued where the previous term left off.
which was initiated during the term of Arch. Flora Lumayno. Despite the transfer of some UAP Davao members
The first District-Wide Joint Induction Ceremony to the newly chartered UAP Kadayawan Dabaw
was realized during the term of Arch. Agustin Narciso Chapter, he consolidated the membership line-up by
in August 1997, which brought together architects of undertaking an aggressive campaign to recruit new
the UAP chapters of Davao, Mount Apo, Socsksargen members and encourage inactive members to revert to active status.
and Cotabato to the Davao Convention Center. It set the He initiated activities to strengthen camaraderie among members
precedence for cost-cutting measures in the holding of like the Mid-Year Outing and Coastal Cleanup in Babusanta, Talikud
UAP induction ceremonies of chapters under D-1 in Island on September 13, 2003, Christmas Party at Eden Mountain
succeeding years. Resort and the UAP Davao Chapter Anniversary Outing on March
Arch. Manuel Rosales’ term in 1998, focused on 29, 2004 in Binugao, Toril. Other activities included the Red Cross
architectural education. Among the highlights of his blood donation, APE Sportsfest and seminar on roofing system at
administration was the exhibit entitled, “Encounter: U.P. Mindanao. Another highlight during the term of Arch. Chavez
The Vernacular Paradox of Israeli Architecture,” held at was the joint observance of Nationwide Architecture Week among
the lobby of the Royal Mandaya Hotel on February 15 UAP Davao, Mt. Apo and Kadayawan-Dabaw Chapters. Activities
to 25, 1998. The said event was formally opened to the included a motorcade, finger painting, on-the-spot painting contest,
public by the ambassador of Israel to the Philippines, public lectures, tree planting, product presentations and tours, and
the Honorable Ilan Baruch. Another project under Arch. Rosales’ a courtesy call to the Office of the City Mayor. A culmination night of
term, implemented by Arch. Dakudao, was the first educational field the week-long celebration was held at Linmar Davao on December
trip of the Ateneo de Davao University’s first batch of architecture 6, 2003, which also coincided with the induction ceremony of the
students to the internationally acclaimed Pearl Farm Resort on incoming officers of the UAP Student Auxiliary chapters of Ateneo de
September 18, 1998. This project was followed by a special lecture Davao University and U.P. Mindanao.
on Spanish Architecture by Dr. Pablo Prados Ruano from Madrid, Arch. Alvin Alladin’s term in 2004 started with a
upon the invitation of Arch. Dakudao. It was also during this term unique outdoor Hawaiian-inspired Chapter Induction
that the UAP Davao published the Centennial Souvenir Program for at the poolside of Waterfront Insular Hotel. This
district D-1. was followed by several socio-civic activities which
Under Arch. William Yong’s leadership in 1999, included a gift-giving and visit to a day care center for
the Chapter initiated the Davao City Entrance Arch indigents in Agdao; coastal cleanup in Daliao, Toril; Red
design competition. This was in cooperation with Cross blood donation; Brigada Eskwela at the Teodoro
the Davao Beautiful Foundation. Another milestone Palma Gil Elementary School; and tree planting in Toril. During the
for the Chapter that year was the elevation of Arch. observance of World Architecture Day, the Chapter sponsored an
Payumo and Arch. Abellano to the College of Fellows. architectural rendering contest among architecture students in the
The Chapter also co-hosted, with the Mt. Apo Chapter, the NCCA city. It was during the presidency of Arch. Alladin that the first Inter-
National Touring Exhibition, entitled “Arkitekturang Filipino: School Architecture Quiz Bowl was staged at NCCC Mall during
Spaces and Places in History” at the Apo View Hotel from August the celebration of the Nationwide Architecture Week. Other NAW
5 to 12, 2000. activities held that year were a motorcade, In Situ Architectural
The year 2000 marked the 25th anniversary of the Rendering Competition, simultaneous free architectural
establishment of the United Architects of the Philippines consultation at major Davao City hardwares, the “Hottah! Hottah!”
Davao Chapter. Arch. Wilfredo Z. Policarpio’s program Christmas Party at Costa Marina Resort in Samal Island, and the
focused more on socially relevant projects such as launching of the UAP Davao Chapter monthly newsletter, Imprint.
blood donations from architects to the Philippine Red UAP Davao reached another milestone in 2005-06
Cross; visiting orphanages and contributing to their as the Chapter celebrated its 30th charter anniversary.
food, clothing and medical needs; and various fund raising projects. It was during that fiscal year when Arch. Ericson
A significant endeavor of the Chapter that year was the staging of Europa assumed the leadership as the 30th president
the UAP Davao Foundation. of the Chapter. One of the highlights of his term was the
At the start of a new century, Arch. Amina Mababa, joint effort among all UAP chapters in Davao City and
2001 Chapter President, devoted her time in achieving the Philippine Institute of Architects Davao Section to
financial viability, organizational stability, efficiency and lobby in the Sangguniang Panglungsod for the implementation of RA
effectiveness. She continued the UAP Davao tradition of 9266 (the Architecture Act of 2004) in the city and the establishment
organizing socially relevant activities and educational of the position of City Architect. Arch. Europa continued on with
programs, which included a tour for architects and architecture the socio-civic and educational activities initiated during the past
students to the new Davao International Airport. In cooperation administrations. This included a coastal cleanup and mangrove
with the UAP Student Auxiliary from the Ateneo de Davao University, planting in Punta Dumalag and the Heritage Churches exhibit at
the University of Mindanao and the University of the Philippines- UP Mindanao. He also spearheaded a physical fitness program
Mindanao, the Chapter celebrated Nationwide Architecture Week wherein members had an opportunity to indulge in regular sports
(NAW) with a motorcade, exhibits, painting contest, sportsfest and a activities such as basketball, bowling and badminton. As in the past
fellowship party. To supplement UAP funds, a Bingo Month was held, celebrations, the NAW 2005 was highlighted by several events. This
in cooperation with PAGCOR, at the Grand Regal Hotel in February included a motorcade, the 2nd Inter-School Architecture Quiz Bowl,
2002. the 3rd In Situ Architectural Rendering Competition, architecture
In 2002, Arch. Manuel de Luna became the 27th exhibit, NAW Invitational Basketball Tournament, free architectural
UAP Davao Chapter President. His administration consultation, academic lectures, and the Chapter Christmas Party
continued the usual chapter activities done annually in Binugao, Toril. The 30th charter anniversary on March 25, 2006
like the Red Cross blood donation, APE Sportsfest, was a momentous event for the Chapter. The whole-day celebration
and the observance of the Nationwide Architecture included a thanksgiving mass at St. Paul Parish Church in Juna
Week. Other activities held were the Student Design Competition Subdivision, breakfast salu-salo at Café Juna, orphanage visit at the
and Lecture-Workshop on Origamic Architecture by Arch. Ramon Missionaries of Charity Center, and lunch fellowship with former
Tanglao. Highlight for the year 2002 included the hosting of the UAP Davao members at Citihardware Matina. It was also under the
11th National Conference of Architects (NCA-11) and the 7th UAP presidency of Arch. Europa when the formation of a UAP chapter in
Student Auxiliary Area C Assembly in Davao City. Under De Luna’s Davao del Norte was initiated.
administration, exploratory talks with the Philippine Institute of When Arch. Daniel Lim assumed the presidency
Architects (PIA) Davao Section and the UAP Mt. Apo Chapter were of the Chapter in 2006, his main focus was for the
initiated in a concerted effort to come up with the “Architect’s Chapter’s financial stability. Aside from tapping the
Forum,” a venue where issues and concerns regarding the practice well-established member-architects of UAP Davao,
of the architecture profession in the city can be aired. particularly Arch. Manuel Chiew, in the solicitation
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of funds, he was able come up with innovative ideas to increase the to fully implement RA 9266 in Davao City. Her term also saw
Chapter’s finances. After the successful Induction of Officers and New the creation of the Council of Chapter Past Presidents, whose
Members held at Marco Polo on July 25, 2006, other highlights of Arch. purpose is to have a venue for the Past Presidents to serve as
Lim’s term was the chartering of the UAP North Davao Chapter, the the advisory body of the Chapter Board. Aside from the regular
hosting of the Area D Assembly by UAP Davao on February 27, 2007 chapter and national activities like the 37th Nationwide
at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, and the UAP Davao 31st Anniversary Architecture Week, the 5th Area Assembly, and the 35th
celebration at Paradise Island Resort on April 14, 2007. National Convention, other notable activities were the UAP
During the presidency of Arch. Evito R. Salac in Davao Basketball Cup 2008, the NCCA Photo Touring Exhibit
2007-2008, he dreamed to strengthen the integrity, of National Artists, and the Defining Spaces Part 2 (DS-2). The
capability and capacity of architects as well as the chapter was also inducted into membership to the Davao City
unity and bonding among members. One of the main Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., and sponsored the
highlights of the successful programs and activities was chartering of the newest UAP chapter, UAP Davao Alpha. There
the regular Continuing Professional Education (CPE) were also socio-civic projects like the Mangrove Planting at
with relevant topics to the profession in every GMM. Punta Dumalag, the Gift Giving to Bago Aplaya schoolchildren,
He continued the traditional Community Projects, which includes and the visit to the Davao City Female Jail. Fellowship activities
Brigada Ekswela, Run for Peace and the Dental and Medical Mission after the NCA-17 and DS-2, and the Chapter’s Summer Beach
at Daliao, Toril, Davao City and strengthened the high moral values of Outing. And for the first time in UAP Davao history, the chapter
members by having the First Architects Values formation during his conducted the Asian Study Tour to Hong Kong and Macau on
memorable birthday last October 18, 2007 at Grand Men Seng Hotel. August 2009, an activity seen as the product of all the hard
He further initiated significant bonding program through sports to work that this group has achieved. The Chapter garnered 3
develop camaraderie such as Bowling and Badminton tournaments. awards to cap the fiscal year: Most Active Chapter in Mindanao,
UAP Davao joined for the very first time on the Arkilympics during Model Chapter for District D1, and a recognition for hosting the
the National Architects Conference 2007 at Cebu City and won 1st NCA-17.
runner up in Badminton, 2nd runner-up in bowling and played in the The Fiscal Year 2009-2010 fell under the
elimination round in basketball tournament. UAP Davao celebrated charge of Arch. Francis Gerard SJ. Hidalgo. Among
the World Architecture Day on October 2007 at Philippines Women’s the successes achieved by his administration
College of Davao with a Heritage Churches of the Philippines was the holding of the first-ever Conference of
Exhibit and On-The-Spot Painting Contest of San Pedro Church Mindanao Architects on October 22-24 at Pearl
participated by architecture students in the city. In the 2007 NAW, Farm Resort, Island Garden City of Samal. The UAP
UAP Davao highlighted the event which includes the 3rd NAW Davao Chapter led the Davao-based Organizing
basketball Tournament, 3rd Inter-School Architecture Quiz bowl Committee by shouldering all tasks related to Programs and
and the 4th City Hall Building Architectural Rendering Competition. Planning. The 1st Conference of Mindanao Architects has been
The Chapter’s first construction show, Defining Spaces- the first lauded as one of the UAP’s biggest successes in 2009.
Architectural Exhibit of Exterior and Interior Spaces held on March Perhaps one of the more exciting and rewarding initiatives
2008 at SM City Davao was the major project of his tenure. It was headed by Arch. Hidalgo was an expanded lineup of Nationwide
then during his time that the UAP Davao Lot Fund was created for the Architecture Week (NAW) activities, which were positively
future office building of UAP Davao Chapter. UAP Davao celebrated received by suppliers, students, and architects alike. The event
its 32nd Charter Anniversary with a Night of Architectural Excellence was held on the first week of December 2009, and there was a
honoring the charter members and recognizing the past presidents of clamor from all sides for more activities next year.
UAP Davao at the Grand Men Seng hotel in March 2008. In April 2008, During Arch. Hidalgo’s term, then-Vice-Mayor Sara Z.
UAP Davao received the two prestigious Awards from UAP National – Duterte also approached the chapter, requesting for its services
the 2007-2008 Best Chapter Award and Hall of Fame Award given by in the redesign of the Rizal Park Stage. The City Government
the UAP National President Arch. Medelino T. Roldan, Jr. was able to choose among several submitted entries during the
It was another banner year for the chapter, under UAP Davao’s annual design exhibit, Defining Spaces 3.
the leadership of Arch. Agatha Ellen Salanatin-Valencia, Another notable achievement by the UAP Davao Chapter
as it hosted the 17th National Conference of Architects was its inclusion in the PhilConstruct Mindanao 2010
(NCA-17), said to be the last for the UAP. It was during construction show, an activity of the Philippine Constructors
this successful national event that acting City Mayor Association (PCA) -- a sign that the UAP Davao Chapter is
Sara Duterte-Carpio signed the Administrative Order indeed front-and-center in the Mindanao architectural scene.
He was not to get better. After four years of battling liposarcoma, his body finally gave up, but his spirit lives on, in his legacy as an architect,
and more importantly, as a man.
Elmo, as he was fondly called, started A.S. Ferrazzini Architects & Project Managers in 1990. With his talent and skill and passion, he went on to
complete over Php 1 billion projects in such diverse locations as Davao, Cebu, Bicol, Manila, and Indonesia. His multiple and dispersed projects
earned him in 2002 the distinction of becoming the youngest UAP Fellow for Design of Davao Chapter. Then in 2009, to recognize his great
achievement, UAP Davao gave him the Kris at Kalasag Award, the highest award given to its members.
As UAP Davao President in 1994, he led the organization in its first East Asian Buildex, as well as the East Asean Business Convention. Through
his able leadership, UAP Davao also joined the Intrex Philippines Second Mindanao International Building and Construction Show, which
paved the way for more networks outside of the Philippines.
His niche remains commercial/industrial structures, for which he strove to create a distinct corporate identity visible in the buildings. While
other architects would focus on the functionality of a structure, or their own design proclivities, Ferrazzini designed not only buildings, but
brands. Starting with banks like RCBC, Banco Filipino, and BPI, he went on to build his most recognizable project, the EMCOR Head Office
building. The EMCOR structure features distinct white-washed walls with glass-on-aluminum showcase windows, which is replicated in its
other branches in the Philippines.
Infecting his team with his ideals, particularly the primacy of the client’s vision, Ferrazzini worked on the Davao Doctors Hospital Medical Arts
Tower, the Davao Light & Power Corporation, the Insular Hotel, among many other distinct structures. In particular, the two-hectare Lapanday
Box and Plastic Plant in Buhangin, Davao City shows how he was able to work with a large-scale industrial structure and infuse it with concern
for the environment.
Another trademark of Ferrazzini as an architect is evident in his few residential projects, in which he proves that the unusual topography of a “How could you NOT notice
site can be utilized to full advantage. This was particularly evident in his designs of houses perched on hills, like the Haegg-Narra residence in Elmo? He was good-looking, well-
Maa, Davao City. With the irregularly shaped lot and moderate slope, Ferrazzini created a unique house that at street level appears to be a one- mannered, and irresistibly happy.
story structure, but actually has five atypical levels. To take advantage of the breathtaking views provided by the location, every important
room in the house, as well as hallways and staircases, is oriented towards the east. It even has, not one, but two roof decks facing east and He’s a character we all won’t soon
west. This skillful eye for working with the demands of the natural environment is also evident in his design for a chapel in Indonesia built forget.”
around a river. Without actively advocating for green architecture, he has proven that architecture does not have to take a slash-and-burn -- Arch. Cecile Hidalgo
approach to the site.
His de facto design philosophy of always putting the needs and lifestyle of the client over his own style was manifest as well in his relationships
with people. “Architect-maker of building
Elmo was a much-beloved man. His only request before he passed away was that no wake be held for him; that a party be thrown instead corporate identity in structures.”
-- a gathering of friends. True enough, more than 200 people attended his final party, friends who all had their stories to share about how -- Arch. Jean Marie Juanga
Elmo had somehow touched their lives. Archt. Mike Madrazo, who had been his apprentice, shares: “I wanted to be like him, to be professional
like him…I even wanted to look like him! Now more than ever, I really do want to be like him – unstoppable and unashamed in his pursuit of
happiness.” The architects who knew him had a genuine appreciation of his work and his personality. Archt. Cecile Hidalgo adds, “How could
you not notice Elmo? He was good-looking, well-mannered, and irresistibly happy. He’s a character we all won’t soon forget.” Throughout his
twenty year practice, he welcomed many young architects as apprentices in his firm, and was always ready with advice about design and “Want to know how much my
life. He even assisted UP Mindanao BS Architecture Program by endorsing support on its curriculum revision. When he fell ill with cancer,
he expressed joy at having “lived up to my dreams and aspirations,” yet lamenting the fact that “there’s still so much to be done, to teach, to husband loved his job? The day
share, and to serve.” before he passed away, he was
Mylene shares that her husband worked so hard because he knew that his projects gave others work. He always respected and trusted
still checking drawings on his
her decisions as Administrative Officer of the firm. If he were a lesser man, and she a lesser woman, their relationship would have been hospital bed. He signed the plans
combustible, but it was a true partnership to the end. for two entire projects to begin
As a child, eldest daughter Nikki remembers her dad taking her with him to site inspections. But he never forced any of his three children to
construction. I don’t think anyone
follow in his footsteps. He wanted them to do what makes them happy. He shared instead his joy at doing his job. So second child Alejandro enjoyed his last day on Earth more
is taking up Culinary Arts. But both Nikki and youngest child Raphael decided to become architects, assuring their father and the community than Elmo.”
somehow that the company would continue; that his life-work would not be in vain. -- Mylene Ferrazzini, Elmo’s wife
With the passing of Anselmo Ferrazzini, Davao did not just lose a great architect, but in Nikki’s words, “a wonderful gift.” He reminds us all of
what truly matters: a great plan and the joy of the process.
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The highlight of the day came at the last stop of the day tour
-- the Windows Of The World theme park. The group visited
replicas of famous landmarks around the world, and some of
the braver ones tried out the park’s Ice Mountain -- the first
sub-zero experience for many in the group. T he UAP Davao Chapter celebrated the World
Day of Architecture (WDA 2009) last October 5,
2009, by giving a little something back to nature -- in
the form of planting trees.
The third day was Macau day. The group visited Alladin’s
Place (one of Stanley Ho’s theme parks), the A-Ma Temple Chapter President Francis Gerard SJ. Hidalgo led
(and its very famous sweets shop), the ruins of St. Paul’s, and the tree planting activity. Fifty (50) rooted stalks of
the Venetian Casino/Hotel. malibago saplings were planted along the banks of
Talomo River in Brgy. Mintal, Tugbok. The malibago
is a mangrove-like tree, with roots that spread far
The group capped the tour off with more Hong Kong-style
and wide and anchoring a greater volume of soil.
shopping at Mong Kok and Temple Street Market, and some
also made it to the Avenue of the Stars to view the Symphony The activity was sponsored by Davies Paints and SMSC-Philmetal, and was
participated by UAP Davao officers Noel Punay, Claudia Fernandez, Tanya Yahya,
of Lights.
Victoria Barquin, Felmar Lao, and Ryan Songcayauon, who -- in perhaps one of
the most memorable moments of the Fiscal Year -- was planted along the trees.
By the end of the fourth day, the group had touched down in
beautiful, beautiful Davao City. The memories of Hong Kong,
Shenzhen, and Macau will remain fresh in their minds for a
long, long time.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He also presented a UAP plaque of appreciation to City
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for the Mayor’s strong and sustained
support to the architectural profession in Davao City and the
rest of the Philippines.
Later that morning, Dir. Ryan Songcayauon led 16 artistic UAP Davao Donates Recliner Chairs To SMILE, Inc.
students from UP, UM, and Ateneo to Osmena Park, where
they held one of the mainstay activities of the UAP Davao
NAW celebrations -- the On-The-Spot Rendering Contest.
The students produced their own original, artistic renderings Last September 4, 2009, UAP
of the Museo, with surprisingly good results for such a short Davao donated ten (10) monobloc
time frame. recliner chairs to SMILE, Inc., a
group of reflexology therapists
Meanwhile, Arch. Tee Jay Garcia wrapped up the Basketball operating at Rizal Park, Davao City.
Tournament the previous weekend. Last year’s champions, The turnover ceremonies were
the All-Star Barako team, defended their championship by graced by Councilor Mabel Sunga
coming out on top again. The Basketball Tournament awards Acosta, and covered by ABS-CBN’s
were given on the last day of the Arkiweek -- which had its Onnie Alfaro (AKA Onnie 911).
own share of events!
SMILE, Inc.’s relaxing, inexpensive
Saturday’s activities began at Regency Inn with the much- foot-massage services can be
awaited Interschool Architecture Quiz Bowl, fondly known availed every evening at Rizal
as the ArQuiz. Teams from the three architectural schools in Park. Just look for the therapists
Davao City competed against each other in a brain-picking -- they wear uniforms, ID’s, and
event prepared by Incoming President Jean Marie Juanga. have a signboard advertising their
Her assistants included Dir. Ryan Songcayauon (behind- services near an island in front of
the-scenes preparations), Arch. Nory Nervaez (quizmaster), the stage.
Arch. Mary Grace Sy (scorer and timekeeper), and -- who
else? -- as the emcee.
Regular Monthly General
Everyone was a winner this year -- the University of the Membership Meeting Fun Run
Philippines (UP) swept the On-The-Spot Rendering Contest
awards, Ateneo de Davao University became the new
ArQuiz champions, and the University of Mindanao (UM)
claimed top plum in the first-ever Sayaw Arkitekto Sayaw
dance contest.
The PCA provided a booth for the UAP Davao Chapter, which
was manned by UAP Davao mainstays Tee Jay Ian Garcia, On January this year, then-City Vice-Mayor Sara Z.
Felmar Lao, Francis Gerard Hidalgo, and Michael Madrazo. Duterte graced our General Membership Meeting to
Throughout the three-day event, the chapter provided free ask the UAP Davao Chapter’s help. The crumbling
Rizal Park Stage needed to be redesigned into a
architectural consultations, short lectures about Republic more notable Davao City landmark. And naturally, the
Act 9266, and warm fellowship to clients, contractors, and chapter was quick to accept the challenge.
suppliers alike. The Rizal Park Stage Design Competition then be-
came a part of the Defining Spaces 3 program. En-
tries from Archs. Francis Hidalgo, Bryan Bustillo,
Overall, it was good exposure for the chapter, the organization, Isidoro Malaque, Aiken dela Cruz, and Ryan Song-
and the profession as a whole. It is likely that the annual cayauon were fielded as the best choices.
PhilConstruct Mindanao expos will be a part of the UAP We expect construction of the new Rizal Park stage
Davao’s calendar from now on. to begin as soon as our new Mayor settles down to
work. (Mike Madrazo)
INCOMING BOARD
PROJECT/ACTIVITY PAST PRESIDENT ASSIGNED
PLANS AND PROGRAMS
MEMBER ASSIGNED
Arch. Manuel Chiew
ASSIGNMENTS
6. World Day of Architecture Arch. Gladys San Luis Arch. Evito Salac
7. National Architecture Week Arch. Isidoro Malaque III Arch. Alvin Alladin
- Arki Quiz Arch. Isidoro Malaque III Arch. Alvin Alladin
- Rendering and Dance Arch. Ryan Songcayauon Arch. Alvin Alladin
Arch. Perry Remolador
8. NCCA Project Arch. Angga Valencia
Arch. Mike Madrazo
Arch. Perry Remolador
9. Defining Spaces 4 Arch. Noel Chavez
Arch. Mike Madrazo
10. Committee on Governmental & Arch. Mkie Madrazo Arch. William Yong
External Affairs Arch. Johann Abellanosa
11. Committee on Professional Arch. Perry Remolador Arch. William Yong
Development
12. Committee on Internal Affairs Arch. Nory Loyd Narvaez Arch. Flora Lumayno
13. Committee on Professional Arch. Mary Grace Sy Arch. Wilfredo Policarpio
Practice
14. Committee on Education Arch. Johann Abellanosa Arch. Manny de Luna
15. Committee on Filipino Architecture Arch. Isidoro Malaque III Arch. Francis Gerald Hidalgo
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UAP Davao Chapter Plans & Programs
FY 2010-2011
During the first in exchange for full-time motherhood, attesting to her intense
week of June 2010, focus on being the best in whatever task is put upon her. Seven
Jean approached me years under their mother’s watchful eyes, Jean’s children have
stealthily and with grown into obedient, well-mannered and industrious children.
quite excruciating By 2004, Jean was able to partially embark once again
spasms of into a career – this time as a part-time faculty member of the
pretended shyness, Architecture Program of UP Mindanao. Two years later, she
and asked if I could inevitably became a full-time faculty member, and was appointed
do her write-up for Program Coordinator in 2007. Since then, probably because of
the UAP magazine. her regular bouts with insomnia, Jean needs to work till she
Funny and opposing drops dead. And by work, Jean means WORK, 24/7! With Mother
thoughts of Jean Teresa as her favorite actress in a reality show, work actually
momentarily swept means giving herself more than 100% to the task at hand! She
through my mind. I swims with vigor and earnestness in everything she does.
grinned and replied, Jean is however as relentlessly intent in balancing work and
why not get a play. With her two eldest children, Gianina and Giuliano, now in
professional writer? UP Diliman, and her youngest Giulio in Ateneo de Davao Grade
Trying to restrain my laughter, I in fact warned her that I might School, Jean has had to find an alternative outlet for her maternal
write a story for children instead. But Jean persisted that I be love: cats! And when she is sick and tired with her pet cat, Jean
the one to write it, adding that the deadline for the write-up seeks refuge in HBO movies.
was about a month away still, implying that I had all the time in By Friday evening, after work, cats and HBO, Jean then
world to do it – as if that would make any difference. But given quite amusingly rewards herself with a bottle or two of wine, or a
her persistence, I ended up without much choice. couple of shots of rum or gin. Jean’s love and passion for work
That is Jean Marie Villamor Juanga for you! Her cover is is balanced with her equal love and passion for such beverages.
merely that - a cover. She is undoubtedly all-woman, modeled Ask any faculty member of UP Mindanao, and they will attest to
after her mother who was a social worker and the only other this truth.
woman in her family. Although slim and slender, Jean has For Jean, the first half of year 2010 has been one of the
always been in a perpetual battle with her weight like most most taxing: Jean was elected President of UAP Davao Chapter;
women her age. I am not certain whether or not she has ever Jean applied for and was awarded tenure at UP Mindanao; and
won the battle, but it is a pretty consistent one. Once in a while Jean was elected Chair of the Department of Humanities of UP
though, she painstakingly prettifies herself with feminine Mindanao. While all these attest to her achievements, Jean had
clothes and accessories. Other times, she walks down the to pass through the eye of a needle to earn these rewards. She
corridor of UP, forgetting to button up her blouse. did, with sheer determination, professionalism and a little bit of
Don’t judge a book by its cover, they say. True, it is Jean’s grace.
substance that counts. A cautious, agonizingly deliberate, and Holding two important positions as UAP President and
unrelenting individual, Jean will not take “no” for an answer, if Chair of the Department of Humanities though does not
she can get away with it. Growing up in Davao City in a home intimidate Jean. In fact, nothing seems to daunt this woman. With
of six men and only one woman – her five brothers, her late a calculating and analytical mind, she is able to take the bull by
father, the writer Cesar Villamor, and her mother – must have its horns and arrive at the bottom line. Only those close to her
“I do my part; bred the survivor side of Jean, inspiring her more dominant know how much she talks to herself – moaning, whimpering and
persona to surface! A take-charge person, Jean demands, and whining about the inefficiency of the worlds around her.
you do yours.” expects the job to be done as quickly as she had demanded. Yes, Jean demands a great deal of herself – both in service
She takes her tasks seriously, and expects others to take theirs and professionalism. And in the same tenor, she expects no
no less. “I do my part; you do yours” is Jean’s no-monkey- less from those with whom she works. Don’t let the womanhood
business motto. fool you; beneath that cover of softness and warm laughter is a
I suspect that this unmistakable trait of Jean had its trails unique woman of inimitable substance.
even way before she graduated from Davao City High School.
As a teenager, Jean up and left the comforts of Davao City, and
plunged into the turmoil of college life in UP Diliman. As she
armed herself with two – take note, not one but two – degrees
in BS Interior Design and BS Architecture, Jean apparently
was aware of the vital partnership between interiors and
exteriors, of covers and substances, at such a young age.
Subsequently, as Project Manager, she experimented with her
“She swims budding notions of covers and substances in the architectural
with vigor and firm of Roger G. Villarosa in Ortigas, which handled as many
as 50 high-rise building designs in Makati, including Tektite
earnestness in Towers, in the 1990’s.
everything she By the time she moved back to Davao in 1997, Jean had
does.” married Archt. Anthony Niven C. Juanga – a bonding that
produced three children: Gianina, Giuliano and Giulio Carlito.
She temporarily suspended her career in interiors and exteriors
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UAP Davao Architects
UAP DAVAO CHAPTER VISION: The UAP Davao Chapter, a leader in building more
responsive and dependable Architects towards excellence in professional practice.
UAP DAVAO CHAPTER MISSION STATEMENT: The UAP Davao Chapter upholds and promotes
the interests and concerns of its members and the organization to meet the challenges
and opportunities of the society.
UAP DAVAO CHAPTER GOALS: UAP Davao Chapter shall pursue to work on the
advancement of the profession and strengthen the commitment towards excellence.
UAP Davao shall strengthen the participation of its members and widen the scope of its
involvement with allied and societal concerns.
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