July 26, 2012 was a special day for Corinthian Architects
when more than 90 members attended the 1st General Membership
Meeting to witness the Induction of Officers and New Members at the Bayleaf
Hotel in Intramuros, Manila.
The event was graced with the presence of the UAP Vice
President for Area B. Arch. Ernesto Tianco, representing our National President
Arch. Rosanno Rosal as Guest of Honor.
Arch. Tianco was full of humor as he inspires and encouraged Corinthian
architects on the UAP National thrust for the year,
"Protect the PROFESSION, Promote the PRACTICE, SERVE THE MEMBERS".
We are also fortunate that our Regional District Director
for B2 Arch. Aurora “Babes” Medina facilitated the Charging of Officers and New
Members, and the Oath by our Area B Vice President. Arch. Medina also provided insights on the Districts Thrust
on “Moving Ahead in the Practice of the Profession”.
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BOD as they take their oath of office |
The biggest surprise of the evening was when our Immediate
Past District Director: Arch. Mark
Louie Soriquez announced that UAP Manila Corinthian Chapter is the Model
Chapter for District B2 for the Fiscal year 2011-2012, making it our fifth. This was an unexpected but welcomed
surprise for the chapter and a timely gift as we start the fiscal year.
Guided by the legacy of our Past Chapter Presidents, Arch.
Ludivico P. Idano once again laid the foundations to an exciting year for all
Corinthian architects on his 2nd Term. The Chapter’s thrust for the year is “Leadership through
Passion and Inspiration: Corinthians Legacy to Service Oriented
Architecture”.
This was further explained with the 3-fold thrust of the LPI
Presidency:
·
Legacy
·
Profession, Professional, Professional
Organization, Professional Product
·
Initiative
Legacy was exemplified with the attendance of our Past
Chapter Presidents:
·
Arch. Wilfredo Gacutan
·
Arch. Gabbie Cascante
·
Arch. Abe Relleve
·
Arch. Marlou Campaner
·
Arch. Patrick Rodriguez
·
Arch. Pamela Constantino
Initiative, Service and Commitment was honored when our
Chapter President Arch. Vhic handed out Plaques and Tokens of Appreciation to selected members.
Plaques of Appreciation to the BOD for FY 2011-2012
Chapter
President: Arch. Ludivico
Idano
Vice
Pres. Internal: Arch. Rommel
Ripotola
Vice
Pres. External: Arch. Omar
Palero
Secretary: Arch.Leonard
Cordero
Treasurer: Arch. Alvin
Tejada
Auditor: Arch. Archie
Bermejo
Directors: Arch. Josimarian
Barcil
Arch. Dave
Cabigao
Immediate
Past President: Arch. Pamela
Constantino
It has been a long time tradition that we recognize efforts of exemplary officers or members in order to inspire the general membership. Gawad Gintong Ani, the highest Chapter Presidential Citation is given to the chapter member whose for exemplary achievements in the Profession. Gawad Gintong Parangal and Gawad Parangal sa Pagtalima sa Tungkulin are awards to recognize service to the chapter and the Gawad Gintong Sibol recognizes Initiative from New Members. This years awardee for the Corinthian of the Year were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the chapter by constantly taking part in the different activities not withstanding the distance.
Gawad Gintong Parangal: Arch.Pam
Constantino
Gawad Gintong
Sibol: Arch.
Sheyne Sanchez
Arch.
Andrea Santos
Arch.
Gerald Maurin
Gawad Gintong
Ani: Arch.
Marlou Campaner
Gawad Parangal sa Pagtalima sa
Tungkulin:
Arch.
Omar Palero (BOD)
Arch.
Monica Pujalte (Member)
Corinthians of The Year:
Arch.
Herminio Reyes
Arch.
Alvin Timoteo
Arch.
Mike Galaites
Another major highlight of the evening was Induction of 13 new members to the growing UAP- Manila Corinthian Chapter family.
Members left the venue with pride and excitement as we look forward to the chapter activities in the coming months.
It was indeed a successfull event made possible by the generosity of sponsors:
- Emerald Pipes
- SEA Olympus
- Crown Pipes
and our hard-working BOD with our Chapter Secretary Arch. Monica Pujalte as Program Manager.