UAP Brunei Chapter 9th GMM for FY2020-2021, 46th UAP National Founding Anniversary & Beach Clean-up

The United Architects of the Philippines Brunei Chapter held their Ninth General Membership Meeting for FY2020-2021 last 26th March 2021 but was rescheduled to the 28th.

The 9th GMM in partnership with NorthstarSdnBhd and The Filipino Association Brunei was held at Serasa Beach, Spg.287, Jalan Peranginan, Negara Brunei Darussalam. Led by its Chapter President, Arch. Romeo J. Nabong II, UAP, FRIA, EAROPH.

Chapter Treasurer Ar. Eric S.J. de Castro leading the event with a prayer.

Chapter President, Arch. Romeo J. Nabong II, UAP, FRIA, EAROPH formally opened the event and posted a quick recap on the task and activities completed by the Chapter during the past month for the information of the other members, not in attendance.

Ar. Marious "Jojo" C. Anyayahan spearheading the Morning Tai Chi routine.

The United Architects of the Philippines Brunei Chapter posing for a photo with the collected plastic littering and other non-biodegradable deposited on a portion of Serasa Beach, these are not only health hazards but also an environmental hazard for the marine biodiversity the depends on it.

The beach is a bridge between land and the marine environment. It's a critical biodiversity area. Cleaning our beaches is a step towards cleaning our oceans.

After the beach clean-up, the members feasted on the dishes they have prepare for their heavy brunch. Having shrimp aglio olio, pancit guisado, sinaing na tulingan, caldereta, embotido, pork adobo and tropical fruits.

Chapter Vice President on Programs and Development Ar. Albert M. Abarintos delivering his closing remarks, thanking each and everyone who participated in the General Membership Meeting and the notable beach clean-up. And looking forward to more Activities that the membership will support and participate in.

The event has started at around 8:00AM and ended at around 10:40AM.

Written & Photos by: hbn