Architectural firm Casas+Architects enters a new era of leadership with Barbie del Castillo Go positioned at the helm. Assuming the roles of President and CEO, Go’s brand of leadership focuses on balancing strategy, innovation, and operational excellence to steer the firm’s next phase of...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Feb. 1, congratulated the country’s new architects, and asked them to bring positive change through their work and serve their fellow Filipinos. The official said that this recent achievement was a result of their “hard work, sacrifice, and the...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Friday, Nov. 10 announced the date for the online oathtaking of new architects. The oathtaking ceremony will be held online via Microsoft or Zoom on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. and will be spearheaded by the PRC-Rosales in Pangasinan. PRC said inductees must...
Wilcon Depot, the leading home improvement and construction supply retailer in the Philippines, has once again supported the 48th National Convention, the biggest convention for architects in the country— The 48th National Convention (NATCON) and Construction Expo (CONEX 2023). The 48th UAP...
The world of real estate—the buying and selling of properties, the building of towers and high rises, the creation of communities and townships, to the turnover of a house or unit—used to be a man’s turf. In fact, when I started writing about properties two decades ago, it was always the men...
From left, Reymark Gardiola, Deputy Executive Director on Convention Assemblies and Exhibit; Joey Manlad, National Convention Director; Vanessa Ledesma, UAP Secretary General; Richard Garcia, UAP Nation President; Holcim Commercial Influencer Engagement Manager Rein Reyes; Annie Pujeda, UAP...
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday, Feb. 1, announced that 1,980 out of 3,473 successfully passed the January 2023 Licensure Examination for Architects. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) The date and venue of the oathtaking are yet to be announced, PRC said. Bhing-Bhing Panagsahan Ko...
Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc., has partnered with the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) to further raise awareness on the importance of sustainable construction and the company’s readiness to support local builders in this area. Holcim Commercial Influencer...
From left: UAP Director, 48th NATCON, Ar. Jonathan Manalad; UAP National President, Ar. Richard Garcia; Wilcon Depot SEVP-COO, Ms. Rosemarie Bosch-Ong; Wilcon Depot Senior Marketing Manager, Ms. Dheza Paras; and UAP Executive Director Ar. Antonio Valdez. Wilcon Depot, the Philippines' leading home...
The virtual oathtaking ceremony schedules for new professional teachers, agriculturists, architects, and master plumbers were announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday, Oct. 18. (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) The oathtaking for teachers will be on Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. to be...
New Architects will be taking their face-to-face oathtaking on Sept. 30, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced. The Commission, in an advisory posted on Monday, Sept. 19, said that this ceremony will be held on Sept. 30, 2022 in Iloilo City. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) Similar to...
New passers of the Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants and Licensure Examination for Architects will be taking their oath in person, said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). (PRC / Manila Bulletin) The Commission, in a separate advisory, said that new architects are set...
