Courtesy Call Visit with the Philippine Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Christopher B. Montero
On the 21th of August 2020, the UAP Brunei Chapter, led by Arch. Romeo J. Nabong II, UAP, FRIA, EAROPH has paid a courtesy call to the Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Christopher B. Montero, Ambassador Plenipotentiary at the Philippine Embassy in Brunei (PEB). Together with the Chapter President were the whole members of the Chapter Board of Directors, namely Ar. Albert M. Abarintos, Chapter VP for Programs and Development, Ar. Heric B. Nicdao, Chapter Secretary, Ar. Eric S.J. de Castro,Chapter Treasurer and Ar. Francis D. Nicdao, Director for Committee on Professional Development. Also in the attendance was Cultural Officer and Attache, Rose Paz Narvaja-Cornista.
During the meeting, the group introduced the organization, its present national corporate thrusts – Noble Leadership, Good Governance and Member First the chapter theme "Serve Inspire and Extraordinaire”. The Chapter has also informed the Ambassador about the activities the Chapter will be undertaking in the fiscal year 2019-2020 aligned with the UAP National directives. Among the major activities are the 6th Chapter Anniversary and Virtual Induction Ceremony on 22 & 24 August respectively, the upcoming National Architecture Week, World Architecture Day and some potential CSR projects.
Ambassador Montero mentioned about the proposed Ambassador’s residence where PICE and UAP could collaborate with and come up with some proposals in due time. The PH Embassy will set a meeting with the two organizations to initially discuss this project. The good Ambassador did also asked the Chapter if possible to continue such like the program the Get An Architect Campaign and due to present pandemic may hold webinar talks that will benefit OFW's in the Sultanate.
Ambassador Montero expressed his delight in getting to know more about the Filipino professional organizations like the UAP Brunei Chapter, its concern, and issues affecting each profession and how would the Embassy could help to address these matter.
The courtesy visit started at around 4:05 PM and ended at 5:10 PM.