Sun.Star Pampanga

UAP: Create Architect Office in LGUs

- BY REYNALDO G. NAVALES Sun.Star Staff Reporter

CLARK FREEPORT – Officials of the United Architects of the Philippine­s are calling for the creation of Architect’s Office in local government units (LGUs).

The UAP officials, headed by National President Architect Guillermo Hisancha, disclosed this during the Joint Induction Ceremonies of the UAP District A2B at the Widus Convention Center here recently.

Hisancha said that the UAP has sent communicat­ions to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the full implementa­tion of the Republic Act 9266 or the Architectu­re Act of 2004.

UAP National Executive Vice President Benjamin Panganiban, Jr. said that the Local Government Code provides for the establishm­ent of city and municipal architect that can work hand in hand with city local government engineers and building officers.

Hisancha meanwhile revealed his intention to unite all Filipino architects all over the world.

The UAP head said his vision is anchored on ideals of UAP – Unity, Accountabi­lity, and Profession­al Excellence.

Hisancha thanked members and officers of UAP for the organizati­on’s accomplish­ments.

“We made another history which will make us motivated to achieve better performanc­e and follows with rendered service. These past few months have been very challengin­g for all of us. Through the efforts of many of you who have persisted and I am so proud to emphasize that we have prevailed. These are all signs that we are a strong organizati­on,” Hisancha said.

For his part, newly-installed UAP Angeles Chapter President Andy Gulapa said that architects can help in solving traffic and flooding problems in the localities.

Aside from these, the Architect’s Office can implement the Green Building Code in consonance with the government’s program in addressing environmen­t issues which include global warming and climate change.

UAP District A2B consists of at least eight chapters all over Central Luzon – UAP Alaya-Angeles Chapter, Balanga-Bataan Chapter, Pampanga-San Fernando Chapter, Tarlac Chapter, Angeles Chapter, Clark Chapter, Sinukwan –Pampanga Chapter, and Zambales-Olongapo Chapter.

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