Retrospect: 22nd UAPSA National Congress

The United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA), the duly recognized student organization of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), and the UAP national organization known to cater to Architecture students by organizing seminars, events, and activities for its members’ academic and personal well-being, are celebrating our 25th year of establishment. Having over 11,400 members from different Architectural schools all over the country, we would like to invite your esteemed company to join us in this period of celebration through extending your support in our events for this fiscal year 2014-2015.

UAPSA will be having its 22nd National Congress on April 21-24, 2015 with the title and theme: “Edifying Filipino Architecture amidst Globalization”. Held annually, this event is expected to draw over 250-300 students, professionals, and guests from all over the Philippines. This gathering will serve as an opportunity for them to represent their school and compete in the various contests and attend workshops/seminars to be conducted by highly-qualified architect-practitioners and academicians.

In line with this, we cordially invite you to attend this annual event as honourable guest.

Below are the itinerary programme and guidelines of the event. We are pleased to entertain inquiries through uapstudentauxiliary@live.com.

RETROSPECT: Edifying Filipino Architecture Amidst Globalization

UAPSA 22ND NATIONAL CONGRESS

Metro Manila + Whiterock Waterpark and Beach Hotel, Subic

PROGRAMME

Day 1 – April 21, 2015

04:00PM Arrival of Delegates 

Registration VENUE: UAP, HQ

Distribution of IDs and Kits

Chapter Presidents’ Assembly VENUE: UAP, HQ

07:00PM Opening Remarks

Roll Call of Chapters Gelli P Rico, uapsa-tup

Secretary General

07:10PM Presentation of Election Candidates

Candidates Minute –Campaign 

*Candidates are given a minute to introduce oneself   

07:30PM Open Forum   

Conclusion

07:45PM National Elections

07:50PM Chapter Presidents’ Report

Assessment

Reactions, Suggestions, Open Forum

Conclusions

011:30PM Adjournment

Day 2 – April 22, 2015

03:30AM End of Registration

Opening Ceremony

04:00AM National Anthem VENUE: UAP, HQ

04:05AM Welcome Remarks Sharlene Mae M Esteves, uapsa-feu UAPSA National President

Team Building

04:10AM Assembly and Formation of Teams VENUE: UAP, HQ

04:15AM Explanation of Team Bldg. Mechanics   Cedric Errol P Revilla, uapsa-mit

Executive Director on Congress &Assemblies

04:30AM Stretching

04:45AM Start of Team Building Competition

12:45PM End of Team Building Competition

01:00PM Departure for Whiterock Waterpark VENUE: FinalPit Stop of Team Bldg.

And Beach Hotel, Subic

02:00PM Stop Over For Late Lunch VENUE: NLEX stopover

04:45PM Estimated Time of Arrival at Whiterock

Waterpark and Beach Hotel, Subic

05:00PM Check-in / Preparation for Welcome Dinner

Honor Dinner VENUE: Whiterock Waterpark and Beach

06:30PM Entrance of National Board Hotel Ballroom

06:45PM Intermission Number of NBDs

06:50PM Opening Remarks Arch Ma Benita O Regala, fuap

UAP National President

       06:55PM    National Congress Guidelines Cedric Errol P Revilla, uapsa-mit

Executive Director on Congress &Assemblies

07:00PM Mr And Ms. UAPSA Formal Wear Walk

07:25PM Introduction of Guest of Honor 1

07:30PM Message of Guest of Honor 1 Arch Rey S Gabitan, uap

UAP National Executive Vice President

07:35PM Introduction of Guest of Honor 2

07:40PM Message of Guest of Honor 2 Arch Miguel Guerrero III, fuap, APEC 

Architect, ASEAN Architect, AssocAIA

07:45PM Introduction of Guest of Honor 3

07:50PM Message of Guest of Honor 3 Arch Alex de Leon

UAP Olongapo-Zambales Chapter

07:55PM Awarding of Token of Appreciation to Guest/s of Honor

08:05PM DINNER

Chapter Video Presentations

08:45PM Mr&Ms UAPSA Talent Portion

09:30PM Closing Remarks and Announcements

Photo Opportunity

National Board Meeting

Day 3 – April 23, 2015

06:30AM BREAKFAST VENUE: Whiterock Waterpark and Beach

cut-off time: 7:30AM Hotel Ballroom

Architectural Competitions VENUE: Whiterock Waterpark and Beach

08:00AM Opening Remarks Hotel Ballroom

08:05AM Competition Guidelines and Instructions 

08:10AM Competition Proper 

11:45AM Submission of Entrees

12:00PM Lunch VENUE: Whiterock Waterpark and Beach

Hotel Ballroom

Annual Business Meeting

*simultaneous with lunch

12:30PM Message from the UAP Arch’tMichael Angelo P Baruiz, uap UAPSA Chairman

12:40PM National President’s Report Sharleen Mae M Esteves,uapsa-feu

UAPSA National President

12:55PM National Budget Report Paul D Arozal, uapsa-feu

UAPSA National Treasurer

01:15PM Other Agenda

Seminar Module VENUE: Whiterock Waterpark and Beach

01:30PM Opening Remarks Hotel Ballroom

01:35PM Introduction of Guest Speaker

01:40PM Seminar Proper

03:00PM Open Forum 

03:20PM Intermission 

03:30PM Awarding of Certificates and Tokens 

03:35PM Closing Remarks 

Photo Opportunity

04:00PM Preparation for Fellowship and Awards Night

Fellowship and Awards night VENUE: Whiterock Waterpark and Beach

06:30PM Invocation Hotel Ballroom

06:35PM Opening Remarks 

Introduction of Guests 

Roll Call of Chapters

07:00PM DINNER 

Acknowledgement of Sponsors 

Mr. and Ms. UAPSA AVP 

Presentation of Judges & Criteria for Judging 

07:30PM Mr. and Ms. UAPSA Creative Wear 

08:00PM Awarding of Certificates and Medals for Competitions

08:30PM Mr. And Ms. UAPSA Q&A Portion 

09:15PM Awarding of Certificates and Medals for Team-Building

09:30PM Pronouncement of the Election Results Davie A Molate, uapsa-batsu

Commissioner on Internal Affairs

09:40PM Awarding of Certificates for Special Awards

09:50PM Announcement of Winners of Mr. And Ms. UAPSA 2015

10:00PM Closing Remarks and Announcements 

10:10PM Fellowship

Day 4 – April 24, 2015

06:00AM Breakfast

*cut-off time: 7AM

07:00AM National Congress Usage of Amenities

12:00NN Check Out

01:00PM Bus to Manila

*optional