The 44th UAP NATCON Chapter Delegation & Awards
The United Architects of the Philippines Brunei Chapter led by its Chapter President, Ar. Alan F. Filio recently attended the 44th UAP National Convention together with 3,300 other architects based locally and abroad. Completing the UAP Brunei Chapter delegation were Architects Pedro L. Fontanilla Jr., Reynaldo M. Ramos, Noel R. Consular, Aladin C. Agitan, Rennon M. Fontanilla and Lee Anthony M. Abrio.
Prior to the Convention proper, the formal inauguration of the UAP Asia Pacific Council was also held on 10th April 2018. The regional grouping is composed of the Makati-CBD, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Shanghai, and Guam Chapters. Ar. Pedro L. Fontanilla Jr. represented the Brunei chapter during the historic event.
The 2nd ASEAN Architects Congress was also held at the Marriott Hotel from 11-12 April 2018. UAP Brunei Chapter members comprising of Ar. Alan F. Filio, Ar. Pedro L. Fontanilla Jr., and Ar. Rey Anthony I. Castillo attended as Observers during the event.
This year's Convention focused primarily on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of architects with several highly informative sessions on the current trends in the industry. Also held were the Chapter President’s assembly, Assemblies for Architects with practice in government and education sector, and Architectural tours for the delegates. One of the highlights of the convention was the CONEX2018 where various building products, both local and overseas, were showcased by several suppliers.
During the awards night on Day 2, the Chapter won awards for the following categories:
1. Outstanding Chapter Foreign-Based Group III - Brunei;
2. Outstanding Chapter President Group III (Foreign) – Ar. Alan F. Filio; and
3. Outstanding Member (Foreign) – Ar. Romeo J. Nabong II.
In its four years of existence, the Chapter had won the following coveted awards in the past conventions, namely:
43rd NATCON-Best New Foreign-Based Chapter Group III and Best World Day of Architecture Program
42nd NATCON-Best Foreign Chapter Group III and Best Foreign Chapter President Group III
The annual event was held at the SMX Convention Center, Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines last 12-13 & 14 April 2018.
Photos taken during the inauguration rites of the UAP Asia Pacific Council
Photos taken during the 2nd ASEAN Architects Congress
Photo credits to Ar. Melvin B. Gomez
