pia e-journal vol. 3 2012-2013

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PIA E-JOURNAL • VOL. 03 SERIES 2012-2013

T H E P H I L I P P I N E I N S T I T U T E O F A R C H I T E C T S

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ThE OffIcIAL JOURNAL PUbLIcATION Of ThE PhILIPPINE INSTITUTE Of ARchITEcTS


Updates on the 80th NatCon • PIA Bids Adieu to Ar. Muring Garcia, FPIA • Who’s Who in the National Board of Directors • Manila Section’s 7th, 8th and 10th GMM • Rizal Section Partners with

Manila and National for the PIA Walk and Fun Run • The Versatility of Bamboo: Architectural Applications • 18th Worldbex 2013: On Solid Ground • The Architect as Teacher

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ThE OffIcIAL JOURNAL PUbLIcATION Of ThE PhILIPPINE INSTITUTE Of ARchITEcTS

EXEcUTIVE & MANAGEMENT GROUP

National President Ma. Tereza V. Fresnido, FPIA

VP for External Affairs Ernesto Antonino D. Nasol, FPIA

Chairman, Comm. on InfoComm: Kenneth C. Yu, PIA

Business Manager Let E. Icasas, FPIA

Managing Editor Evy A. Parreno, PIA

EDITORIAL bOARD

Chairman Ma. Tereza V. Fresnido, FPIA

Chairman, Comm. on InfoComm: Kenneth C. Yu, PIA

Editor-In-Chief Danilo Alano, PIA

Managing Editor Genevieve A. Parreno, PIA

Contributing Editor Delfin M. Viola III, FPIA

EDITORIAL ORGANIZATION

Editor-In-Chief Danilo Alano, PIA

Managing Editor Genevieve A. Parreno, PIA, PIA-PC

Text and Copy Editor Gloria R. Viola

Photo Editor Ric D. Afuang, FPIA, PIA-PC

Layout Editor Terry V. Fresnido, FPIA

Section Editors Dan Alano, PIA

(Cover Story, PIA News & Milestones)

Terry Fresnido, FPIA (Inside PIA)

Evy A. Parreno, PIA (Section News)

Jen M. Sanchez, PIA (Milestones)

Kenneth C. Yu, PIA (Products & Trends)

Jennifer Gozum, PIA (In the Industry)

Melanie O. Soriano, PIA (In the Profession)

Eva S. Quiano, PIA (In the Academe)

Michelle P. Tapang, PIA, PIA-PC (Healthy Working)

Ernie C. Popes, FPIA (PIA Pulse)

bureau chiefs

Romeo D. Narvaez, Jr. (Northern Luzon)

Teresa C. Velasco, FPIA (Central Luzon)

Melchor Faelangco, PIA (Southern Luzon)

Bobby S. Duran, PIA (NCR)

Emily Sumalinog, PIA (Visayas)

Ellen Noemi Durado, PIA (Mindanao)

Denick A. Carullo, PIA (International)

contributing Editors

Del M. Viola III, FPIA,

Dan Gonzalez, PIA (Asia)

Let E. Icasas, FPIA (Industry)

Desk Publisher: Edward Lu

Staffers:

Marjorie Marcelo (National Secretariat & Finance)

Janice Edicagoto (National Special Projects Assistant)

Roland Quindoy (Messengerial and General Services)

Section Secretaries: Jocelyn Sulteras (Manila)

The PIA e-Journal is published every month by the Philippine Institute of Architects National Committee on Information and Communications under the Commission for External Affairs. This is accessed and disseminated by its members through the Facebook account of PIA as an electronic file. Later a link shall be provided to access this when the PIA website will be established.

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in this issue

President’s Message

Editor’s Message

Editor’s Note

Editorial: To Reunite or not to Reunite

cOVER fEATURE

PIA Walk andFun RunInset: Helping Out

80 Years of Camaraderie

cURRENT NEWS80th National Convention Updates on Program

Dra. Lourdes Monteverde: PIA Honorary Membership

Anticipating a Successful 80th National Convention

MILESTONE

International constructional Steel conference 2012 in Malaysia

IN ThE PROfESSIONDOH-UAP to Conduct Hospital Design

Course For PIA in March 2013

INSIDE PIAPIA Bids Adieu to Ar. Muring Garcia

Inset: Homily of NP Ma. Tereza Fresnido about “Tito Muring”

PRESIDENTIAL AffAIRS: A Photo Gallery

NATIONAL bOARD AffAIRS: A ListingWho’s Who in the National Board?

Appointed National Committee Chairmen

SEcTION NEWS7th General Membership Meeting and Halloween Party

10th General Membership Meeting

RIZAL: Hosting a National Party

INTERNATIONAL NEWSWestern Hemisphere:Gastown Circa 1886

Eastern Hemisphere:Architect’s Paradise

fEATURED ARchITEcTS & hIS PROfILERoland Araneta, PIA of Zamboanga Section

PIA PULSEWhat are your expectations for the forthcoming 80th PIA Convention?

PRODUcTS & TRENDSThe Giant Grass

hEALThY WORKINGOmega Diet: Finally a Diet for Architects

cALENDAR of EVENTS

OPINION cOLUMNCelebrations! Celebration! Saleabrasions!

The Aging Architect as Teacher

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As we all gear up for the forthcoming 80th Anniversary and National Convention to be held in Cebu City and which is fast approaching, we step back for a while amidst all the flurry to

reflect on how and where we really are as an Institute after all these years. Have we progressed at all, or actually regressed?

If numbers alone are to be based for growth, then the picture is not good at the moment. In pre-Marcos times when PIA was the dominant organization, it registered the most members during that time. During Martial Law, with the birth of UAP, the PIA experienced near death if not for the “Dirty Dozen”, a dozen or so of PIA stalwarts who hung on to the Institute for its dear life as they failed to see enough good reason to join UAP. Post-Marcos times saw the re-emergence of PIA as a force to be reckoned with, this time as alternative organization. With the tiger economy of the country fueling the building frenzy, the profession saw booming times ahead.

The Institute grew to be a 1,200-strong organization with about 14 Institute Sections chartered and more on the pipeline. It was independent, pursuing its own programs and projects for its members, and with its growth came the financial growth as well. It started to own assets, especially real estate, and this was topped with the construction of its own 6-storey headquarters. Those years were also devoted to housecleaning, including amending its own By-Laws so that the transfer to the new headquarters became a new beginning, a new chapter for PIA.

Then boom! The bubble burst in 2006! Although it was already starting to unravel in previous years, the Institute saw a threat from within its ranks as a new faction of members emerged with enough support from half of the Institute Sections who aligned with them, the leadership of the intervening College of Fellows at that time, and the dominant traditional sponsor whose dictates the National Board of Directors cannot ever tolerate. Ever! But it provided the necessary financial support for that group to implement its plan, starting with the Singapore convention.

Those aligned with the Board were the so-called “constitutionalists” complying with the ByLaws of the Institute at all times, while the other was more the “traditionalists”, complying with what was more their own dictate, providing polices as they came along, coining them as “tradition”. They could not accept those provided in the By-Laws, as of last review, this was the one ratified by the body during the Palawan convention where most of the “traditionalists” were absent as they chose to frolic in Honda Bay while the rest of the Institute took a vote.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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The Board had to take a decisive action. First it suspended the National President at that time and appointed an acting one, and towards the end of its term which was timed with the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of PIA. It shed off 7 Institute Sections, translation: half of the membership, by withdrawing its charters. Technically, only the Sections were removed from PIA, but their members still retained their membership. In 2009, the Board since delisted said members for non-compliance with membership rules.

Once again, with only 7 Sections left, the Institute experienced a new wave of “Dark Age” times. But with the conviction that those who chose to align with the ByLaws (and thus with the Board who was implementing it, and therefore be on the legal side always) are the true PIA, it decided to “pick itself up” and move on with what it had. And luckily, this was the Institute itself Although many initiatives were pursued to reunite the two, there was no sense to it as the other group had no plans to follow the ByLaws of the Institute. This phase was a bitter lesson for the National Board, and it is now careful in handing it down to the next leadersbips lest a repeat would occur.

So, as we go through this year in celebration of 80 years of PIA, I invite you again to reflect with me not only on the history of the Institute, but on its growth. Not on the numbers for we already know we regressed on that, but on growth from the lessons we learned from the past which should enrich us now as we gear up towards PIA’s centennial celebrations. Or am I too far ahead for you?

Go PIA!

Fraternally yours,

AR. TERRY V. fRESNIDO, fPIANational President

“The Institute grew to be a 1,200-strong organization with about 14 Institute Sections chartered and more on the pipeline.

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Last January 19, Saturday, very early in the morning, we had the PIA Run/Walk in Barangay Kapitolyo. It was participated in by some of our members with their families and friends. Although we did not meet the

desired number of participants, all of us had a great time in every segment of the said event. We take our hats off to Ar. Terry Fresnido, FPIA, our National President, Ar. Ernie Popes, FPIA, and Ar. Arnel Colcol, PIA, who jointly spearheaded this affair. Likewise, we recognize and appreciate Barangay Chairman Noel Pajara and his Council for their support by providing us a stand-by ambulance and marshals during the run. We look forward to a bigger participation and more support from our suppliers. We also acknowledge the participation of the Manila and Rizal sections, headed by Ar. Randy Ragadio, PIA, and Ar. Mel Faelongco, PIA, respectively.

This issue offers a lot of things that may interest our readers, such as the highlights of our forthcoming Cebu convention beginning on February 21; our cover story on the first ever PIA Walk & Fun Run last January 19; international news straight from our International Bureau Chiefs, Dennick Carullo (Western Hemisphere) and Danilo Gonzales (Eastern Hemisphere), and other news related to our profession.

Once again, the Editorial Board invites more members to contribute their articles and musings to this Journal. All manner of contributions concerning the profession, especially those concerning building techniques heritage work, or even architectural tourism, will be more than edifying to our colleagues in the profession and in allied fields.

Danilo Alano, PIAEditor-In-Chief

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

EDITOR’S NOTE: How about pursuing further academic lessons provided by PIA University? Just for students. The lecturers will be from our own pool of “golden architects”. Food for though.

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To Reunite or Not to ReuniteAr. Terry V. Fresnido, FPIA

That is the question posed by NP Terry Fresnido to the PIA National Directors towards the end of its last meeting January 19 following the PIA Walk and Fun Run in the early morning, the Thanksgiving Mass after that, followed by the regular monthly meeting of the College of Fellows and the special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the PIA Foundation Inc. during lunch, before finally, the 8th National Board Meeting started at 2pm.

Before adjournment of the PIAFI meeting, Ar. Roger Villarosa, FPIA posed the original question of a possibility for reunification in the present milieu, how receptive will the general membership be? He had been lunching with Ar. William Coscolluela, FPIA recently when out of exasperation perhaps, Ar. Cosolluela asked him the same question. Before Tito Muring passed away December 26, it was his death wish as communicated through his son Caloy that PIA should reunite and be one again.

As the question spread among the National Directors, Fellows and members present that day, everyone shared his or her own opinion on that, with a few overwhelmed with their emotions.

When we talk about PIA inside PIA, we realize it is always a family matter, and a matter of the heart, not the mind. Familial brotherhood, not professional brotherhood, and camaraderie are very strongly binded among the member that is uniquely PIA (unique due to the particular experiences of triumphs, trials and tribulations found only in PIA) that it is already in our blood. The issue is very sensitive, so sensitive that sprung in the way that Ar. Villarosa calmly and carefully brought it up, silence followed then a burst of emotional sharing of opinions.

Undoubtedly, the common denominator of most of the opinions shared is the recognition of a strong desire for reunification someday. Somehow, the greatest essential element inherent to PIA is its brand of camaraderie among members which many in the Institute, especially the ones who were able to experience and enjoy it for many years, felt is just no longer as complete at present, like something is terribly missing and everyone knows it.

Though reunification is not essential for PIA to survive the next millennium as it has been able to “pick up the pieces” and move on, still, it would be great if its family becomes whole again, everyone enjoying each other’s company once again as if there never was the presence of divisive issues, the same issues that caused its split.

Apparently, there are two schools of thought for reunification: First, the idea espoused by the defunct Reconciliation Committee is to have a moratorium on the application of the PIA ByLaws. In other words, do away with the By-Laws of the Institute so that we can hold joint national elections for the Board of Directors. By doing so, everyone would be considered in good standing and therefore qualified to vote. This is with the hope that by having one set of leadership, reunification can be achieved. The scenario we can see here is that the faction who has the most number of members will win. It is no longer an issue of who is right by the Institute and its ByLaws. Instead, it has become a numbers game, without any assurance that people have learned their lesson and will no longer initiate

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divisive actions in the future. Besides, reconciliation will not be deep but superficial and volatile, so much so that with just one provocation, we will see history repeating itself once again!

The second school of thought is to apply the provisions of the ByLaws for former members whose Section charters were withdrawn, to integrate themselves again into the Institute even without an Institute Section yet. This is a long process but the legal, unquestionable one. Because indeed, there are provisions in the ByLaws providing for this. To comply with them is to show one’s willingness to abide by the PIA ByLaws once one becomes a member of PIA again. For no one is exempt as all bonafide members are oath bound to abide by it. It is inconceivable to do away with the ByLaws for any exercise and for any purpose within the Institute as they are the Laws of our organization, the very fiber by which we as members are defined and interwoven unto each other and into PIA.

True reunification, the one that everyone is dreaming about and hoping will rightfully and justly happen, will not be achieved by just having one set of leadership. If many in it are not guided by our ByLaws as they have gotten away with not abiding by it before, and there are dissenting opinions within the Board..…..we rest our case.

Still, reunification is very much possible, even probable. It is up to the TRUE PIA SPIRIT in each and every one of us members to prevail in our hearts and minds.

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FEATURED WRITERS

Ernie c. Popes, fPIA

Ernie graduated BS Architecture from Technological Institute of the Philippines, Manila in 1985. The following year, he took the licensure

exams and passed it. He then went back to his alma mater to teach, his great passion, as he loves to be among students and help them with their studies. In recognition of his dedication and unselfish volunteerism, Ernie was elevated to the College of Fellows in 2005 in Investiture Rites during the honor dinner of the 73rd National Convention held at the penthouse of Tektite Tower in Ortigas Center. On his third term serving the PIA National Board, he is incumbent Vice President for Administrative Affairs. The short articles he contributed to this issue tells much about his nature of simplicity, directness and clarity.

Denick R. carullo, PIA

Denick became active in PIA when he found he had a lot of time on his hands working for supplier companies doing sales. 2004 found him

chairing the convention exhibits during our Palawan NatCon, and the following year, he co-chaired the first OlymPIAd 2005 with Ar. Ben Cruz, FPIA in Marikina City. Suddenly, an opportunity came to work in Saudi Arabia and earn dollars/rials to spend for the needs of his growing family. While there, the great influence on him from his time with PIA, the so-called camaraderie, was so strong that he easily was able to establish it among his peers at the two offices there where he served for many years. He also became a member of UAP in Riyadh and later became its Chapter President. As such, he established alongside many other volunteers, the first review center for licensure exams for Filipino architects. They have one of the highest records for board passers, a testament to his unselfishness and dedication, traits that he swears he got from PIA. Last year, Denick and his family migrated to Canada following opportunities that opened up there for him, as well as his family. His description of Gastown, a place in Vancouver, Canada, as a historic, heritage site is worth reading.

Danilo A. Gonzales, PIA

Dan Gonzales is and Architect and an Artist. He has been in the practice of architecture for nearly 30 years. He has been exposed in architecture

planning and design, interior-landscape and urban design. He is currently connected to a large European company in Shanghai specializing project management.

ABOUT THE COVER. The starting line of the 2013 PIA Walk and Fun Run at the Pioneer Gate of Brgy Kapitolyo Subdivision, Pasig City in celebration of the 80th Founding Anniversary of the Institute, January 19, 201B. The scene is filled with excitement and anticipation as the participants waited for the sound of the horn which blew at 5:00 a.m. And off they went!

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COVER STORY

It was a very determined organizing committee chaired by VP for Administrative Affairs Ernie Popes, fPIA which saw the successful holding of the first ever combined PIA Walk and fun

Run to celebrate the milestone 80th founding Anniversary of PIA. The National board was looking for an activity to commemorate the milestone year which will promote awareness of maintaining the good physical wellbeing of its members as most of us are leading very sedentary lifestyles.

Ar. Terry Fresnido, FPIA

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The lists of winners are herein listed:

4.7K fun Run

Female: Ms. Boover Tutnaliuan - Gold

Male: Ar. Robert Baldoza - Gold

Mr. Jesse Macagba - Silver

Ar. Roberto Duran - Bronze

2.5K PIA Walk

Gold: Massimo Colcol

Silver: Gian Fresnido

Bronze: Ar. Orlando Villarin, FPIA

2.5K PIA Walk with Pet

Gold: Mr. Paolo Nasol

Silver: Ms. Alexandra Colcol

Bronze: Ms. Maxine Tamara Colcol

Organizing committee for the 2013 PIA WALK & fUN RUN

Overall Chairman: Ar. Ernie Popes, FPIA

Vice Chairman: Ar. Arnel Colcol, PIA

Sub-Committee Chairmen & Members

Coordinator and Liaison/ Security & Medical: Ar. Bobby Duran, PIA

Campaign & Promotions: Ar. Terry Fresnido, FPIA

Ways and Means: Ar. Randy Ragadio, PIA

Technical & Physical Arrangement: Ar. Jonash Pantangco, PIA

Food and Drinks: Ar. Mel Faelangco, PIA, Ar. Dan Alano, PIA

Registration & Logistics Marshals: National Secretariat, Jr.PIA of TIP-QC thru Ms. Vernie Popes

Plans & Program: Ar. Eva S. Quiaño, PIA

Awards & Raffles: Ar. Ernie Popes, FPIA

Secretariat Staffers: Ms. Marjorie Marcelo

National: Ms. Janice Edicagoto, Ms. Dothy Florentino, Mr. Roland Quindoy

Manila Section: Ms. Jocelyn Sulteras

Maintenance: Mr. Mauro Sabado

Security: Mr. Romeo Montejo

So what started as an idea for a morning activity for one of the regular monthly meeting of the College of Fellows which unfortunately did not push through, became a reason to hold it on a national level during a national event. On the side, the Board also saw the potential for generation of income as a fund raising event for who can resist the challenge of even a 2.5 kilometer (the whole distance of one loop of east-west capitol drive) fun walk right in your own subdivision?

The events were the 9.8-kilometer Fun Run which required going around the loops four times (which it turned out that no entry was ever registered so no winners at all) and had two categories, the Male and Female events (at stake were the gold, silver and bronze medals), the 4.7-kilometer Fun Run which went around the loops twice and had the same categories as the 9.8k, the 2.5-kilometer PIA Walk which was the most popular as registration was opened to everyone and we saw registration by the families (thanks to the families of Archts. Del Pantangco three generations of whom participated, Arnel Colcol, Jun Nasol, Terry Fresnido and Ernie Popes, (this had only three medals: the gold, silver and bronze medals), and last but not least, the 2.5-kilometer PIA Walk with Pet, and we saw here a handful of entries with their cute dogs. Not all won though, as we had only the gold, silver and bronze medals at stake for this. The full list of winners are provided in the inset).

As it was the first time for most registrants to participate, the anticipation was great as we headed for the bee line for registration which started at 4:00 a.m.! The Opening Ceremonies followed which was emceed by our National Board Secretary Ar. Bang Quiano, PIA. The invocation was delivered by Ar. Danilo Alano,PIA, Manila Section VP for Internal Affairs, followed immediately by the singing of the Phil. National Anthem and the PIA Hymn. The welcome messages were also delivered by Ar. Ernie Popes as Chairman, and NP Terry Fresnido. A special message was also delivered by our esteemed Barangay Chairman Engr. Noel Pajara who arrived on time with his two Councilmen.

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Then the simple mechanics and rules of the competition were delivered by our technical committee headed by Ar. Jonash Pantangco. This was followed by the mass recitation of the Oath of Sportsmanship headed by Ar. Dan Alano. Then everyone headed for the starting line and pretty soon, the alarm sounded from the bullhorn and off went the participants, all categories at the same time.

As expected, the younger ones, mostly the kids, front lined the swarm of walkers and runners from the starting line at the Pioneer gate, but this soon thinned out as they approached the PIA Center, with a few already discontinuing with the thought that the 2.5k walk was up to the Center only. True, but only after they walked the whole loop distance ending at the Center once again. In fact, it was just the beginning of the loop! Funny, they had their sense of distance misfigured! But that was just fine, all in the name of fun and sports!

It was not difficult to organize the event as we were ably supported by our Barangay Chairman Engr. Noel Pajara and his Barangay Council and office staff, plus his full complement of uniformed Tanods and traffic personnel who manned all the strategic corners of the loop drives.

Registration at Pioneer Gate of Brgy. Kapitolyo Subd. Where a lone flashlight provided the lighting for their 4am activity.

Participants Assembling at Pioneer Gate, the starting line.

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A thousand thank yous to you all po. We also recognize the ever-dependable and multi-tasking team of the JrPIA TIP-QC headed by its President Jemilyn and coordinator for PIA Vernie Popes who assisted us all the way and acted as marshals for the four competition events, muscle for the sub-committees, and choir during the Thanksgiving Mass which we celebrated as a culminating activity. They were duly recognized with a Plaque of Appreciation from the National Board and Organizing Committee during the 10th GMM of Manila Section held recently.

As a fitting culminating event for the 80th Founding Anniversary, a thanksgiving mass was held also at the roof deck after the awarding ceremonies. This was officiated by the Rev. Fr. George Bellosillo of the Holy Family Parish Church along East Capitol Drive. There the National Board as well as Manila and Rizal Sections offered tokens and gifts as

Go, Andy, Go! Later, he made it to 3rd Place of 2.5 PIA Walk! Behind him is Mrs. Lody Pantangco, better half of Ar. Delfin

Pantangco, who is a fitness buff

To the finish line! For the 2.5 PIA Walk it’s Mr. Massimo Colcol for 1st place and Ms. Gian Fresnido at 2nd place.

Their pet dog seems uncooperative as its early morning! Later they won 2nd place!

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thanksgiving for the successful holding of the PIA Walk and Fun Run and for all the many blessings received by PIA through the years.

Our special thanks also goes to our exclusive traditional sponsor DAVIES PAINTS PHILS. for their monetary support, as well as to our non-traditional sponsor LA MIRA,Inc. who provided us with very cold bottled water for all our participants, guests, staff and support personnel.

There goes Andy!

In front of the PIA Center, Participants drink their bottled water (courtesy of La Mira, Inc.) and wind down after the

Walk and it’s only 6:28 am.

Girl Power @ PIA Fun Run From the left: Juvi, Jhen, Ar. Bang, Jemil, Vernie, Angel

The Volunteers

Helping out Vernie Chrisy Popes

The Jr.PIA has been part once again of an important event in the PIA. Not just an event but a special event the first ever PIA Fun Run in celebration of the 80th founding anniversary of the Institute. The night before the Fun Run we helped in the packing of the shirts, towels and food stubs. During the event we were assigned in different stations to give instructions/information to the participants. Then after the fun run we also served as Choir for the mass held at the roof deck of the PIA center building. This kind of events gives us opportunity to interact with the other architects and also to meet new friends. It was a privilege for us to served the institute because by participating we have experienced many things that we can use to reach our goals and accomplishments for our school and for the Institute.

Life is a gift and it offers us privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more. - Anthony Robbins

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80 Years of CamaraderieAr. Arnel Colcol, PIA

Its 3am and I still haven’t slept. I have just gotten dressed up on my way to pick up my daughter who was joining us in Pasig for the first ever PIA Founding Anniversary Fun Run and Walk. My dogs were

getting anxious in the car together with my kids. It was a good thing that it was a quick smooth ride all the way to Makati, wishing we had this everyday as we traversed the metropolis from north to south. Alas, let us reserve the sentiments on public infrastructure for another time.

As we arrived at the venue, our people were getting ready to setup for the event. Kudos to our Junior PIA members from TIP and our National Admin staff, who’ve been up at all night to prepare under the Events Chaired by Architect Ernie Popes. Streamers, ribbons and kits in hand, they hustled about their tasks and assigned locations.

At the starting line, people were now starting to gather. It was good to see our more illustrious members and their families, industry colleagues, some barangay officials and a few of the residents, our centers’ neighbors, taking part in this endeavor. Overall, circumstances aside, it seemed like a good turnout. After the usual preliminaries, speeches yadahdah yadahdah; the chair signals his choked up siren on his megaphone and off the participants go.

Back at the center, it was still dark and the sun was just peeking from the horizon less than an hour later when the first walkers, after a route that took them uphill and downhill, came about the finish line. Soon after the runners started coming in. You could see their smiles beaming thru their otherwise sweating faces. Our goal of bringing about camaraderie, and getting our people off their butts so early had been met. More so for those who walked, I think. More than that, we’ve helped foster new bonds on our relationships with our friends as well as family members. This event had been a venue for just that.

Breakfast was served at our center’s deck. It is amazing to see our neighboring sprawl in the morning light from this perspective. A few more cups of coffee and several conversations later, the winners were announced.

Before everyone started parting ways, we celebrated a mass officiated by Fr.George Bellosillo, offering our institute to seeking the heavens for divine providence and the grace to still be here another 80 years. Looking back it seemed such a long day, but you remember the faces of people familiar to you smiling back, and all your efforts just did not seem like so. And that was just midmorning, my day was still starting. Here’s to the future, may all our endeavors be blessed.

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Winners of the PIA 4.7K Run: L-R, Ar.Ernie Popes, FPIA, Ar. Eva Quiaño, PIA, Ar. Roberto Duran, PIA (3rd Place), Mr. Jesse Macagba (2nd Place),Ar. Roberto Baldoza, PIA (1st Place)

and Ar. Terry Fresnido,FPIA

Winners of 2.5K PIA Walk with Pet L-R:, MC Eva Quiaño, Ms. Maxine Tamara Colcol 3rd Place, Ms. Alexandra Colcol, 2nd Place, Chairman

Ernie Popes. Not in photo 1st Place Mr. Paolo Nasol.

The PIA Roofdeck at early morning sun rise where the participants took their breakfast.

Winners of 2.5K PIA Walk, L-R: MC Eva Quiaño, Chairman Ernie Popes, 3rd Place Ar. Orlando Villarin, , 2nd Place Ms. Gian Fresnido, and 1st Place Mr. Massimo Colcol.

Pets and Humans alike converge towards the finish line. It’s one category after the other.

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CURRENT NEWS

80th National ConventionAr. Cocoy Alesna, FPIA

Below is a list of Updates from our Chairman for Plans & Programs Ar. Cocoy Alesna, PIA:

Day 0, Wednesday, february 20, 2013

1. Ingress of exhibitors will be at 12 midnight since Arctic 1 (where most of the exhibits will be) has been booked for a dinner. That gives our exhibitors and Centrex a window of around 13 hours to set up their booths before the Opening Ceremonies. As agreed on with Waterfront, we will not be using the lobby area past the door to Arctic 2. However, we can use this area for our registration table and photo booth.

2. The National Board meeting will be moved to Day 1 since most of the members will be arriving then (see below). Instead, there will be a dinner for early PIA delegates at Golden Cowrie (as suggested by Melissa) – to be sponsored.

Day 1, Thursday, february 21, 2013

1. National Board meeting at 9:30AM at the Riga Room of Waterfront Hotel, same level as the Group Check-In Lobby on the lower floor, which has already been assigned to us. Most of the NB members will be arriving at 8:25AM via Cebu Pacific.

2. College of Fellows meeting moved to Day 2. (see below)

3. Annual Business Meeting – including buffet lunch, reports, elections - moved to 11:30AM when most of the delegates would have arrived. Waterfront will provide fresh-up rooms for guests who have not yet checked in.

4. Opening Ceremonies moved to 1:30PM

5. Museum Tour moved to 5:15PM – together with earlier opening ceremonies will add at least an extra hour for exhibit viewing

6. Fellowship Night – no change in schedule.

7. Flight of Speaker Kundoldibya Panitchpakdi will be delayed by 40 mins. (according to Girlie) so she will be arriving in Mactan at past 11:00PM.

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Day 2, friday, february 22, 2013

1. College of Fellows meeting will be between 11:00AM and 1:00PM, in the lull between lectures. Venue will be Riga Room or any available function room at Waterfront.

2. Non-COF members and seminar attendees will stay at the seminar venue (Arctic 2 & 3) for buffet lunch, a short presentation by Davies Paints and selected sponsors and a Question-and-Answer portion with our exhibitors. (as suggested by Jimson). We can also have raffles during this time.

3. Investiture Ceremonies & Honor Dinner – no changes in schedule

Day 3, Saturday, february 23, 2013

1. Route of Day Tour: Waterfront to staging point for Island Banca Tours near Movenpick Hotel, Mactan. Coast along beachfront of Mactan resorts starting at Movenpick and ending at Plantation Bay (as suggested by Chester). Then on to Nalusuan Island for swimming, snorkeling, games, photo-ops and relaxation (approx. 2 hours). Lunch – barbecue supplemented by lechon - will be on board the banca on the way to Nalusuan. After Nalusuan will drop off at Caohagan Island for buko juice break and short tour of the island (to be arranged with the barangay captain).

2. Final exhibit viewing, raffles and short program to acknowledge our exhibitors around 4:30PM at Waterfront, before leaving for Shangri-La.

3. Architects’ Night at Shangri-La moved to 7:00PM to allow more time at exhibit viewing.

4. Egress of exhibitors at 7:00PM.

Day 4, Sunday, february 24, 2013

1. Mass at the Pearl Room (good for 80 persons only) of Waterfront Hotel – have to confirm mass schedule with Waterfront.

2. PIA Foundation meeting – after mass. Venue to be set.

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PIA to Confer Honorary Membership to Davao City’s Esteemed Resident Dra. Lourdes G. Monteverde, M.D.

In July of 2012, PIA Greater Davao Section celebrated their 5th year Chartering Anniversary and Induction of Incoming Section Directors. National Execom Directors NP Terry Fresnido, FPIA and VP Ernie Popes, FPIA attended along with former Chancellor and President Delfin C. Pantangco, FPIA. The guest speaker that night was none other than a top City “Mom” , the incumbent President of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCCI), an OB-Gyne by profession, Dra. Lourdes Garcia-Monteverde, M.D.

As President of DCCCI, she expounded on the vision of this august organization for the short term and long term progress of the City of Davao and its millions of residents, which comprises mainly of modern infrastructure, real estate pocket developments and town planning, as well as establishment of support businesses. In short, this will translate into good jobs for our architects in that determined city. So impressed was Ar. Pantangco that he jokingly mentioned of his plans to move his practice there (with a serious intent, that is).

She is the kind of “mover and shaker” that every city needs to progress, really progress and level up with the rest of the first world. There is no hidden agenda with her as she opened up all the opportunities for our architects and invited everyone to join her for the work is gargantuan. But as determined as she is, with her youth, intelligence, attitude and capabilities, she may be able to deliver just as she declared for the city of Davao. NP Terry Fresnido went back to Manila with the endorsement of the PIA Greater Davao Section for the National Board to confer to her the PIA Honorary Membership in recognition of her contributions to furthering the architectural profession in Davao City. This was approved by the Board through a resolution and will thus be conferred during the Honor Dinner of the forthcoming 80th National Convention in Cebu City.

About DrA. MonteverDeDra. Maria Lourdes Garcia- Monteverde is the First Doctor and 3rd Lady President in the History of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Inc. She is now the Honorary Consul of Mexico for Mindanao. She is also the Co-chairperson for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Council (Davao) and a Regional Development Council (RDC) Committee Chairperson on Macroeconomics and Finance. Dra. Monteverde is currently Davao Representative for Philippine Air Negotiating Panel and a member of Local Housing Board and of Davao City Investments and Promotions Council.

She is an Active Private OB-Gyn Consultant based in Brokenshire Hospital and an Instructor in Davao Medical School Foundation (OB Department). She was a Multi Awarded Advocate for Women and Family and an Environment Advocate. Dra. Monteverde was a former President of Philippine OB-Gyn Society-Southern Mindanao Chapter and Davao Society of Obstetrician-Gynecologists. She was also a Co-Founder for Women’s and Childrens Protection Unit (SMPC) with Alakbay Foundation and in 911 Davao Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Medical Services.

Current Projects of Dra. Monteverde are the following: Public-Private Partnership Cioty Ordinance (P3) based on all Modalities for Partnership between the Local Government unit and the Private Entities based on NEDA Guidelines, Davao’s Investment Conference (ICoN) : Event Institutionalization, Sta. Ana Coastal Eco- Tourism Development, Open Skies Policy: Secondary Gateways, Tourism Insfrastracture Development Plan, 1st Davao International Film Festival : June 2012 with Partnership with FDCP, Davao City’s Cinematheque.

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Anticipating a Successful 80th National Convention

A Tough Act to Follow Ar. Cris Abbu, FPIA

Key points for a successful convention

1. Man power - Volunteerism

Tap those result- driven committed corporate members as workforce in the different convention committees, on voluntary basis as service to the institute. Voluntary in the sense that they should be willing to devote their time, efforts and talents with the goal of ensuring a successful 80th National Convention.

2. financial bearing - lifeline of any events

The convention committee should make use of whatever legal and/or moral ways in raising money to fund the convention. Key factors are solicitation of support from suppliers and friends of the institute. Financial support from National section is very vital in anticipating a successful convention. Equally important are other creative means of sourcing out funds like setting up of convention exhibition event catering to material, technology and systems in construction.

Serious monitoring of in- flow and cash flow of solicited funds ensures financial viability of the convention. Efficient cash flow and in-flow fund management includes proper accounting and transparency.

3. Plans and Programmes

Theme: Our convention’s theme is oriented to topics relevant to present and future setting in our society, environment, people and country. In this convention the programme is geared towards how architecture planning and design can be a tool and solution in relation to the environment, climate change and people. “Touching Earth...... Touching Lives”

Programme: There are other related aspects to be settled like the structure of the programme, its sub-themes and speakers. This year we thought of bringing the topics and subjects to a higher plane inviting high calibre speakers and speakers who are experts in their specific fields in our professions.

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Speakers and Topic: We only have three confirmed speakers and they are;

1) Our Kazuyo Sejima a 2010 Pritzker prize awardee: Topic- “Architecture is Environment”

2) Kundoldibya Pnitchpakd: Topic- “ Sustainable Housing in the Age of Climate Change”

3) Doosadee Thaitakoo: Topic- “Balancing Conservation and Development in Historic Town Centres”

The fourth speaker Mr. Shigeru ban who is supposed to talk about his Works and Humanitarian Activities declined yesterday January 31, 2013 on a last minute notice for commitment reasons. He is scheduled for an event in New Zealand. He tried very hard to adjust his schedule to be able to attend but eventually though he signified his intention to join future events.

4. General programme

Members of the different committees regularly meet once a week, that is every Tuesday, to coordinate, discuss and thresh out things related to the different planned events, venues, speakers, registrants, exhibits, documentations and most importantly the financial aspect. It is in these meetings that we discuss different ideas inputted by the different committees analyzing, filtering and resolving issues and concerns.

5. Virtues and frustrations

Patience and Perseverance - We go by the virtues of patience and perseverance in order to be able to achieve our goal of having a successful and meaningful convention. As experienced it takes a lot of patience and perseverance to be able to convince both speakers and suppliers/supporters to come join and support us in this endeavour.

frustrations - Frustration when we feel that there is a slow monetary in-flow of funds for the convention. We feel frustrated when we knew that some fund generating events were cancelled because of lack of support. Equally frustrating is when Mr. Shigeru Ban declined in the last minute leaving no room for an alternate speaker because of time constraint, not withstanding that the process of convincing the speakers lasted painfully for months.

Nonetheless we are now almost certain and determined that this convention will be successfully meaningful.

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International Constructional Steel Conference (ICSC) 2012 in MalaysiaJennifer Sanchez, PIA

The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia and Malaysian Structural Steel Association (MSSA) with sponsors Perfect Channel SDN BHD and BinaPuri Holdings BHD organized this year’s

International Constructional Steel Conference (ICSC) 2012. It was held last November 28 to 29, 2012 at the Palace of the Golden Horses, Malaysia with the theme “Innovation and Transformation in Construction Steel”.

Highlights of the conference included the analysis of two case studies, namely ATKINs’ the Shimao Intercontinental in Songjiang and the World Trade Centre in Bahrain, as well as innovations regarding structural design in Asia as showcased in the Beijing Olympics Water Cube. Implementation of the Industrialized Building System was also discussed, projecting future technological advancements. Breakthroughs focused on minute details for trusses and structural decking was also on the agenda.

On the last day of the convention, the discussion focused on opportunities afforded by modern modelling systems as applied to Greenstone Groups’s the Auckland International Airport which was completed in June 2011.

The young blood were also given the chance to showcase their innovations through the Open Ideas Competition for Undergraduates (OIC-U) via their awarding ceremony. The conference ended with discussions on recent developments in steel-concrete composite construction.

Speakers who contributed to the conference’s success included Ir. Usman Liang Hasan, Nigel Cooper (Greenstone Group), Ir Noraini Bahri (CIDB), Jason Hutchings, Kevin Meng (CCDI), Robert Mankin (NBBJ), Prof. Dr. Christopher Nigel Preece, Phillip Doyle, Dr. Renga Rao Krishnamoorthy (UiTM), Dato’ A.K. Nathan (Eversendai Corporation Berhad) and Xiangbing Yang, all leading authorities in their respective fields of expertise.

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DOH to Conduct Hospital Design Course for PIA in April 2013Ar. Ernie Popes, FPIA

April should be marked red in your calendar since it is the right time to schedule your attendance to the Week-long seminar on HOSPITAL DESIGN which will be conducted by DOH-UAP. Certification will

be awarded to participants with complete attendance of the module.

It is very important for us, practicing Architects, to equip ourselves with this special Certification on Hospital design. We can and are able to design Hospitals but as of now we need the Regulation and Government Recognitions so that we can collaborate with other Professionals involved in Hospital Design.

OPTIONS TO ATTEND ThE SEMINAR:

1. Stay-in seminar for provincial participants

2. Live-out for Metro Manila participants

3. Open for Sponsorship

For more details please contact our secretariat at PIA Center, Tel. No. 634-1762. Those interested must already advise our Secretariat in order for us to do a head count as soon as possible.

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INSIDE PIA

PIA Bids Adieu to Ar. Muring Garcia, FPIAAr. Terry Fresnido, FPIA

It was a shock indeed for most of us upon learning of the demise of Ar. Maurillo L. Garcia, FPIA last December 26 at the age of 85. Although

he ceased to be visible in the Institute in the last few years, he was such a fixture previous to that that it is quite difficult to picture PIA without him anymore.

In the late afternoon of December 29, 2012, members of the College of Fellows trouped to the Loyola Chapels along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to honor Fellow Muring for the last time with a Necrological Service reserved for esteemed members of the College. Led by Chancellor Manuel “Let” Icasas, FPIA and hosted by Scribe and National President Terry Fresnido, FPIA, they extended PIA’s condolences and offering of wreaths from the National Board, the College of Fellows, and lastly, the PIA Foundation Inc., all of which Tito Muring was an active member for some time.

Ar. Ric Afuang, FPIA led the invocation and the singing of the National Anthem and the PIA Hymn. This was followed by the welcome message of Scribe Terry Fresnido and the message of condolence to the family of Ar. Garcia from COF Chancellor Let Icasas. Then the reading of the Prayer led by COF Bursar Ernie C. Popes, FPIA. Finally the eulogies were delivered by past Chancellors Del Pantangco, FPIA, Andy Villarin, FPIA, Ernie Popes, FPIA, Terry Fresnido,FPIA, and last but not least, Chancellor Let Icasas. A response from the family was delivered by the husband of Cecile, one of Tito Muring’s daughters, Mr. Michael Yo-shikami, whose remembrance of his father-in-law was one of thanksgiving and empowerment. The clos-ing remarks followed the offering of flowers to the symbolic toga of Tito Muring placed beside his casket, amongst his medals from the Institute. As the family prepared a photo presentation on power point on the life of Tito Muring, they allowed this to be played already though this was reserved for the family mass later in the evening of that day for this was the last mass before his internment the following day.

During dinner that followed the photo presentation, the members of Muring’s family led by his wife of 52 years Dra. Ernestina Garcia thanked the delegation of PIA and both shared each others’ pleasant stories about Tito Muring through the years that everyone had known him. Reminiscing all of that, the mood was quite happy than sad for who can recall a Muring who wasn’t happy himself?

Aside from the members of the College, other members of the PIA delegation were National Board Direc-tor Eva Quiano, Manila Section Director Evy Parreno and its former President Stephen Viola, as well as National Secretariat staffers Marjorie Marcelo, Dothy Florentino and Roland Quindoy.

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Eulogy Terry Fresnido, FPIA

Ladies and Gentlemen, good afternoon!

We, of a later generation, did not have the privilege to witness the heyday of Tito Muring’s generation as it would be significant to remember him at his element, in the peak of his youth and in the midst of opportunities opening up in his career. That would have been enjoyed by his peers in PIA, in particular, Ar. Frankie Flameno, FPIA, as well as Sister Erlinda Bandril, FPIA, Ar. Roger Villarosa, FPIA perhaps, among many others. Not to mention those who have all moved on ahead of him, all members of the gentry and golden days gone by.

However, in the midst of peaking in his career, Tito Muring was not ready to retire from PIA inspite advancing in years and seniority. In the 90s, he was most active when he served in the National Board during the two-year term of Frankie Flameno, serving as National Treasurer and Chancellor of the College of Fellows as well. No one could be trusted to hold PIA Funds except him and perhaps Sister Bandril, a practicing nun-architect, now retired.

Tito Muring was almost always present at all National Board Meetings except when he was out of town of course, but we seldom heard him speak during meetings for he was such a quiet man, just enjoying his anonymity and observing from the back. He just let then President Frankie to preside in the meetings as he should. But on the rare occasions that Tito Muring opened his mouth, it was either to render an overriding opinion to resolve an issue which everyone would be quiet thereafter digesting what he just said, or berating someone for his ambiguity, for we know he could have a temper usually stemming from his

The wake of Ar. Maurillo Garcia where his symbolic toga is draped in front of his casket and the PIA flag beside it.

Ar. Delfin Pantangco (left) and Ar. Orlando Villarin both past President and Chancellor of the College of Fellows led the Processional of Fellows for the

Necrological Service for Ar. Garcia.

College of Fellows Bursar Ernie Popes, FPIA leading in the Prayer for the departed.

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intolerance of unclear explanations to him or he himself is not being understood.

Having served him as architect-member Head of Secretariat in conjunction with my function as National Board Secretary, I would do his errands for him so his tasks would be made simpler. For Tito Muring was not a complicated man, he did not have many expectations in PIA and didn’t demand great results, just for me to do his instructions: “Hija” he would say to me and to Tess Catimbang, “ganito lang gusto ko. Mangyari lamang ha…..” and so on and so forth he would go. Very clear and concise instructions. After doing them successfully, Tess and I would report to him and we know we pleased him when his eyes would grow big as he smiled his great gratitude charming smile and say, “Magaling! Maraming salamat Hija ha!.” He was utterly clueless and simply didn’t know that we would do anything for him, he, a great bemedalled Filipino architect, choosing to serve the Institute in whatever capacity and enjoying it too!

I especially remember him on two events in the Institute: the 2004 Palawan convention where he was the most senior delegate, attending it just to be there to enjoy with us and we relished his presence to the max! And second, during the honor dinner of our diamond jubilee anniversary celebrations in Manila Hotel. There, he declared to the National Board and Fellows present and to me personally as we assembled for the Processional of the Investiture Rites that although he was close to Frankie, he was with us all along for the principle of it all. There, it was during those times that I exalt that Tito Muring was a simple, uncomplicated man for we could count on him to stand by what was right and for all the right reasons! Bless you dear Tito Muring!

Ar. Orlando Villarin delivering his eulogy.

A silent prayer offering in front of the casket of Ar. Garcia.

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However, inasmuch as he did declare this to us, it was also his simplicity that made him retire from the Institute, no longer lending his presence in any of our activities, even that of the College. We respected him for that although he was greatly missed for by then, he had already made his imprint in PIA and forever will remain there for all the next generations of dedicated members to learn from. He never played a father figure in PIA, he was not the nurturing man, nor was he a leading figure for he always rejected nominations to be President, convention chairman or committee chairman, though he didn’t refuse the Chancellorship in 1998. Tito Muring was Chancellor when I was elevated in that same year..

The last meeting I had with him was a professional call at his office sometime last year when he asked me to quote on his animation requirements for his large condo project and he also introduced me to his client’s representatives and we discussed how to approach and use the animation to maximize marketing gains for his project. I recall being impressed so much that I wished that like Tito Muring who was a diabetic, I myself would last that long and still have the patronage of my clients for such contemporary projects as he had. He knew I was too and whenever we met, he would ask about the health of my eyes and compare it with his.

Tito Muring, inspite your simplicity, quiet, gentlemanly demeanor and professional front you were still a memorable character in PIA! We will miss you a lot but as we say in PIA, old architects never die, they just fade away. That is true but in Tito Muring’s case, he can never fade away as his Spirit through his legacy is firmly imprinted in the Institute. So long and till me meet again in the next life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Thank you and good afternoon.

College of Fellows Chancellor Ar. Manuel Icasas, FPIA, welcoming the fellows, guests and family members of Ar. Garcia, behind him are the two large wreath

from PIA and PIAFI.

Other PIA guests included Manila Section Treasurer, Ar. Genevieve Parreño and behind her former Manila Section President Ar. Stephen Viola, here also repre-

senting his father Ar. Delfin Viola III, FPIA

Members of the College of Fellows in their Toga and other PIA Members while viewing the power point on the life of Ar. Garcia

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MAURILLO L. GARcIA, fPIA is a graduate in BS Architecture from University of Santo Tomas, and got his license on December 1953. He was the Chief Architect of M.L. Garcia & Partners since 1984. Prior to that he had worked as a Managing Partner at Sindiong, Ocampo, Garcia, & Associates (1973-1984), Chief Architect at M. L. Garcia & Associates, (1968-1973) and Associate Architect at A.J. Luz Associates, (1950-1967)

He served as Treasurer of Philippine Institute of Architects (1998-1999); Chancellor (1997-1998); and Treasurer-Director (1993-1995). He was the past President & Director of Hill Realty; President of View Masters Realty Corp.; Director of Kabayan Realty, Homlan Development Corporation, Asiatica Management and Consultants, Inc., Natgun Tank Inc., Harbour Realty Development Corporation.

Awards & Recognition he received were the following: Professional Practice from Club Maharajah in 1990; Plaque of Appreciation from Creative Edge Center, Inc in the same year; and also Plaque of Appreciation from Architectural Center Club, Inc and Philippine Obstretics and Gynecological Society in 1997 and being also the most prestigious Institute award, the Gold Medal Award, which is a lifetime achievement award which was conferred to him in 1998.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dra. Erestina Garcia, his children Crisostomo, Cecilia, Cyr Apolinar, Ana Carina, Catherina & Carlito as well as 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

It’s family time in this photo with Mr. & Mrs. Garcia surrounded by their 6

children, 3 boys and 3 girls. Standing at the right is Ar. Caloy Garcia, the

Architect in the second generation of Garcia’s

Mr. & Mrs. Maurillo Garcia among their children,

children-in-law and grand children.

A very candid pose by Muring’s children and

grand children during his wake.

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PIA Fun Run

Brgy. Chairman Noel Pajara, giving his inspirational message as Chairman/VP Ernie Popes and National Board President Terry Fresnido listen attentively.

Nearing the PIA Center, National President Terry Fresnido is joined by Vice President Ernesto Nasol, and falling behind is Francis Ramos and Delfin Pantangco, who had to

step to the side as he was cheered by his grand children. “Grandpa! Garndpa!.”

It looks like it’s a leisurely walk for National President Terry Fresnido, Francis Ramos and Delfin Pantangco

National President Terry Fresnido is joined by her family: L-R, Mommy Fe, niece Gian, sister Liza, sister-in-law Mandy and niece Gabe at the roofdeck for break-

fast after the PIa Walk & Fun Run

PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS a photo gallery of activities attended & participated in by the National President in the period

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NATIONAL BOARD AFFAIRS

Who’s Who in the national boardAr. Terry Fresnido, FPIA

Now that their terms are almost over, let us reintroduce our incumbent National Board of Directors:

TERRY V. fRESNIDO, fPIA

National President

Member since June, 1988 (Manila)

Elevated to the College in 1998

Former National Board Secretary

ERNIE c. POPES, fPIA

VP for Administrative Affairs

Member since 1988 (Manila)


Former VP for Admin. Affairs

ERNESTO ANTONINO D. NASOL, fPIA

VP for Public Affairs



Former VP for Public Affairs

cLIffORD T. DOMINGO, PIA

VP for Professional Practice

Member since 2002 (Ilocos)

Former Section President (Ilocos)

TOMAS P. GAhOL, fPIA

National Treasurer



Former Section VP (Manila)

EVA S. QUIANO, PIA

National Board Secretary


Fromer Director (at Large)

RObERTO S. DURAN, PIA

Director


First time to serve in national board

fREDERIcK ROSARIO, PIA

Director

Member since 2005 (Pangasinan)

Former Section President (Pangasinan)

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RAYMOND DELAS PENAS, PIA

Director

Member since 2002 (Zamboanga)

Former Section VP

ROMEO S NARVAEZ, PIA

District Director for Northern Luzon

Member since 2004 (Ilocos)

Former Section President

YULE cORTES, PIA

District Director for Central Luzon

Member since 1997 (Pangasinan)


LEONARDO A. RAGADIO, PIA

District Director for NCR

Member since 2008 (NCR)


MELchOR fAELANGcO, PIA

District Director for Southern Luzon

Member since 2011 (Rizal)

Former Section VP

ERIc c. NAcORDA, fPIA

District Director for Visayas

Member since 1990 (Cebu)



JUSTINIANO LISTON, PIA

District Director for Mindanao

Member since 2009 (Greater Davao)

Former Section VP

ANTONIO L. LOVERIA, fPIA

Ex-Officio



Former National President


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Commission on Administrative Affairs VP Ernie Popes, FPIA

Deputy Ar. Melchor Faelangco, PIA

Committee on Ways and Means Ar. Tomas P. Gahol, FPIA

Members Ar. Delfin C. Pantangco, FPIA

Ar. Manuel E. Icasas, FPIA

Ar. Delfin M. Viola III, FPIA

Committee on Bourne Legacy Ar. Terry V. Fresnido, FPIA

Committee on 80th Anniversary Celebration Ar. Ernie C. Popes, FPIA

Committee on 80th Convention Ar. Germaine M. Ang, FPIA

Vice Chairman: Ar. Jimson Ong, PIA

Committee on Legal Pursuits Ar. Delfin C. Pantangco, FPIA

Members Ar. Delfin M. Viola III, FPIA

Ar. Antonio L. Loveria, FPIA

Ar. Terry V. Fresnido, FPIA

Committee on Building/ PIA Assets Ar. Leonardo A. Ragadio, PIA

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Committee on Secretariat Ar. Eva S. Quiano, PIA

Committee on Amendments Ar. Eric S. Nacorda, FPIA

Members Ar. Edwin San Nicolas, PIA

Ar. Rey Buning, PIA

Committee on Membership andSection Establishment

Ar. Ernie C. Popes, FPIA

Commission on Public Affairs VP Ernesto Antonino D. Nasol, FPIA

(No deputy appointed)

Committee on Information and Communications Ar. Kenneth C. Yu, PIA

Committee on PIA eJournal Ar. Danilo Alano, PIA

Committee on Sports Development Ar. Arnel Colcol, PIA

Committee on PIA Camaraderie Games Ar. Arnel Colcol, PIA

Committee on Bowling Ar. Tomas P. Gahol, FPIA

Committee on Badminton Ar. Zuriel La Torre, PIA

Committee on Golf Ar. Delfin C. Pantangco, FPIA

Committee on PIA Walk & Fun Run Ar. Ernie C. Popes, FPIA

Commission on Professional Practice VP Clifford T. Domingo, PIA

Deputy Ar. Roberto Duran, PIA

Committee on Education & Research Ar. Teresa C. Velasco, FPIA

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NATIONAL BOARD AFFAIRS Terry Fresnido, FPIA

new board officers for FY, 2013-2014MANILA SEcTIONPRESIDENT : DANILO B. ALANO, PIAVP-ADMIN : ARNEL M. COLCOL, PIAVP-EXTERNAL AFFAIRS : FRANCIS C. RAMOS, PIASECRETARY : JENNIFER A. GOZUM, PIATREASURER : KENNETH YUDIRECTOR : JESSIE F. BATOL, PIA BENJAMIN A. CRUZ, FPIA MELANIE O. SORIANO, PIA MICHELLE P. TAPANG, PIA

ZAMbOANGA SEcTION PRESIDENT : ERNEST ROLAND C. ARANETAVP ADMIN : ALDRIN RIVERAVP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS : MICHAEL MACANSANTOSSECRETARY : KIRBY YAPTREASURER : MARK BAGORBOARD OF DIRECTOR : RAYMUND DE LAS PENAS ELMER BANEZ

ILOcOS SEcTION (Term Effective on April 2013)cORPORATE OffIcERSPRESIDENT : ROMEO D. NARVAEZVP FOR ADMIN : CARLO DOMINIC CALIVOSOVP FOR PROF. PRACTICE : ALEXANDER ALBANOTREASURER : AIDA CABANGSECRETARY : ANTONETTE PAREDESAUDITOR : HERBERT RYAN SIMON

ASSOcIATE OffIcERSPRESIDENT : ARSENIO GUILLERMOVICE PRESIDENT : FRANCES JOIE LUCASSECRETARY : JOHNBERT PASCUATREASURER : MARC BRENT MANUELAUDITOR : HENRIX PASCUA

AffILIATE OffIcERSPRESIDENT : MARLON BATACANVICE PRESIDENT : JANSEN BARTOLOMESECRETARY : KRISTINE ANGELICA GAOATTREASURER : JUNARD VIDADAUDITOR : HONEY JOY TAYAMEN

PIA cEbU SEcTION (Term Effective on April 2013)EX-OFFICIO : SAN NICOLAS, EDWINPRESIDENT : SANCHEZ, MIKEVP FOR EXT.-PROF. PRACTICE : ONG, JIMSONVP FOR INTERNAL- ADMIN : AGUILAR, MARIOSECRETARY : GADOR, MYLATREASURER : BANAN, KATRINADIRECTORS SPECIAL COMMITTEE : MALASARTE, DUCCIO WAYS & MEANS : FLORES, JOHN MICHAEL MEMBERSHIP : ASPERA, ONEAL

GREATER DAVAO SEcTION (Term Effective on April 2013)PRESIDENT : JUSTINIANO LISTONVICE PRES : ISABELITA L. ISRAELSECRETARY : ADELINE IRENE RAAGASTREASURER : MA. HILDA VILLEGASAUDITOR : NOEL T. DIVINAGRACIABOARD MEMBERS REYNALDO CALOPE EDWIN GEOLINA PETER BEN JUDE B. IBARRA CHRISTOPHER LIBREA

PANGASINAN SEcTION (Term Effective on April 2013)PRESIDENT : ALLAN FERDINAND AQUINOVP FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS : ALDRIN MENDOZAVP FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS : VLADIMIR JAMES GARCIASECRETARY : MANDIE PAGADUANTREASURER : ERLINDA CORPUZDIRECTORS : MARCO BILDAN DAVID BAUTISTA ROMMEL ANG

RIZAL SEcTION (Term Effective on April 2013)PRESIDENT : MELCHOR FAELANGCOVICE PRES. FOR ADMIN : JONASH PANTANGCOVP. FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS : EDGARDO PEREZVP FOR PROF. PRACTICE : ALEXIS RANJOSECRETARY : JENNIFER PANTANGCOTREASURER : ROSARIO VALEZADIRECTORS : ISABELITA NOVIO GRACE IGUIZ VILMA MANARANG

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7th General Membership Meeting and Halloween PartyAr. Jennifer Gozum, PIA

Heavy downpour and traffic didn’t deter members of Manila Section to attend the 7th General Membership Meeting/Halloween Party held last October 24, 2012 at the PIA Center Roofdeck. Our presentor Hunter Douglas Phils. headed by Mr. Alex Hilario were also present to give updates on their latest products.

Highlight of the night was the topic of our guest speaker, Mr. Jerry Perez de Tagle, a leader in innovative learning methodologies and was chosen as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Entrepreneurs of 2009 by Entrepreneur Magazine in the Philippines. He talked about *Dianetics and what it can do for us. What interests me most is how

our mind works and influences our life. As an Architect, we encounter all kinds of pressures and stress brought by our jobs. With this Dianetics Technology, it’ll help us understand our mind and how to eradicate all negative emotions, reduce stress and insecurity. It can improve our creative imagination, have better relationship with others, achieve more success and discover our true potentials.

Dianetics is a set of ideas and practices regarding the metaphysical relationship between the mind and body which was created by L. Ron Hubbard and is practiced by followers of Scientology. Hubbard coined Dianetics from the Greek stems dia, meaning “through”, and nous, meaning mind. –Wikipedia


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Attendees while having Question and Answer with the Product Presentor

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Reciting Architects Credo

Product Presentor from Hunter Douglas receiving Certificate of Appreciation.

Guest speaker while receiving a Certificate of Appreciation together with L-R: Manila Section Secretary Ar. Michelle Tapang, Manila Section President Ar. Randy Ragadio and

National Board Secretary Ar. Eva Quiañno.

Ar. Arnel Colcol for his Closing Remarks

7th Manila Section General Membership Group Picture

Guest speaker Mr.Jerry de Tagle of Clarity and Success Global Philippines

Manila Section Pres. Ar. Randy Ragadio for the President’s Corner

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10th General Membership MeetingBy: Jeppo Gozum, PIA

All roads lead to PIA Center for the 10th General Membership Meeting and Election of Officers for 2013-2014. The nominations and voting proceedings was conducted by the Committee on Election (COMELEC) headed by Ar. Let E. Icasas, Ar. Ric O. Afuang and Ar. Del M. Viola III. After all the nomination forms were submitted and the votes were cast, here are names of the elected officers of the New Board:

• Ar. Ben A. Cruz

• Ar. Danny B. Alano

• Ar. Arnel M. Colcol

• Ar. Francis C. Ramos

• Ar. Jessie F. Batol

• Ar. Michelle P. Tapang

• Ar. Jennifer A. Gozum

• Ar. Kenneth C. Yu

• Ar. Melanie O. Soriano

The new set of officers will convene and select among themselves members of the Executive Board. They shall be inducted by taking their oath of office at the 80th National Convention during the Honor Dinner on February 22, 2013 in Cebu City.

The PIA Manila Section 10th GMM held last January 25, 2013 at the PIA Center Roofdeck was sponsored by Colorsteel System Corporation represented by Ms. Jennyvie Corres.

Manila Section 10th General Membership Group Picture

Attendees during dinner

L-R: Ar. Jennifer Gozum, Ar. Melanie Soriano, Ar. Kenneth Yu, Ar. Diogenes Barredo, Ar. Genevieve Parreño, and

Ar. Manuel Icasas.

Product Presentor from Color Steel

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Hosting a National PartyAr. Ernie Popes, FPIA

The 9 sections of PIA are one in spirit in celebrating and conducting Nationwide Event for 80th Founding Anniversary of PIA such as a party, Community Event, Social Gathering and a Walk & Fun-Run. This time, Rizal and Manila Sections hosted the Joint Walk & Fun Run for a Healthy Association. There was an almost perfect attendance from the Rizal Section with their family members. This was a memorable event for the Rizal Section despite their youth. Headed by Ar. Melchor Faelango, PIA, the Walk & Fun Run were also held in the Central location of Pasig where the 1st Rizal Provincial Capitol was located before it was transferred to Antipolo where the Rizal Section founded in February 2010.

‘Tis the form of runner? What makes him a PIA Fun Runner? He has a smile on his face! Go Mel Go!

Members of Rizal Section, 2 of whom won at the 4.8 K Fun Run Men’s Category, relaxing after a long run.

Winers of the PIA 4.7K Run: L-R, Ar.Ernie Popes, FPIA, Ar. Eva Quiaño, PIA, Ar. Roberto Duran, PIA (3rd Place), Mr. Jesse Macagba (2nd Place),Ar. Roberto Baldoza, PIA (1st Place) and Ar. Ma. Tereza

Fresnido,FPIA

Our national secretariat staff taking breakfast & posing with some of the participants.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

GASTOWN Circa 1886Ar. Denick R. Carullo, PIA, leed-ga

(Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) Migrating to Canada with my family in June 2012 and settling here in Vancouver has aroused my interest in this beautiful city as a new immigrant and as an architect. Having been consistent in the Top 3 of the Most Liveable Cities in the World the past years as ranked by Economist Intelligence Unit in its Global Liveability Report, I thought sharing with you the things that made Vancouver most liveable would be of interest to you my colleagues in the Philippine Institute of Architects. So in the next issues of the PIA e-Journal, I shall report its livability as I see them and as I experience them. By the

way, the 2012 ranking of the Most Liveable Cities in the World are 1st, Melbourne, Australia, 2nd, Vienna, Austria, 3rd Vancouver, Canada, 4th, Toronto, Canada, and 5th, Calgary, Canada. It is surprising that no city in the U.S.A. made it to the Top 10.

Before Vancouver came to be metropolitan as it is now, its first business district started in 1867 in an area near the widest river there called Burrard Inlet. The area was originally called Gassy’s and later Gastown after John “Gassy Jack” Deighton, an English steamboat captain who opened the first saloon or bar. The town prospered and became the center of trade and commerce as well as a rowdy resort for loggers, fishermen, and crews of sailing ships. In 1886, it was incorporated as the City of Vancouver. A great fire engulfed all the wood- frame buildings. Soon after, buildings made of bricks and masonry were erected and served as warehouses, department stores, food retailers, and hotels.

Over time, the City of Vancouver grew more and more westward while Gastown was called as the Old Vancouver. It remained as the city’s center of night life until the Great Depression in the 1930s. After the depression, Gastown was a largely forgotten neighborhood and fell into decline and disrepair until the 1960s.

Hudson House (This is the building with arched windows, front elevation shot.)

Gastown Steam Clock from L-R: Ar. Gigi Chuachiaco, FUAP of PRBoA with Denick’s wife Olivet and daughter

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It became a run-down area to a point that it was suggested by some sectors to tear down the whole historic site.

Under the campaign and pressure of the local community to preserve Gastown, it was designated as a historical site by the provincial government in 1971 protecting its heritage buildings to this day. Gastown, considered to be the birthplace of the City of Vancouver, was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2009.

While writing this, I remember our very own Escolta Street in Manila and the nearby Binondo Chinatown. Gastown is also adjacent to Vancouver Chinatown. I won’t be surprised therefore to see Chinatown in our Scarborough Shoal. Well, it was an honor to serve as tourist guide (with my wife and daughter) to PRBOA Board Member Arch. Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, fuap, fpiep, hfpia when she toured North America late of 2012 where Vancouver was one of her stops. What else would interest most an architect exploring a foreign city like Vancouver? You bet, historic Gastown.

(For comments, my email address is [email protected])

Typical warehouse building. (This is the corner building with red bricks.)

L-R: Olivet Carullo, PRBOA Board Member Arch. Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, Arch. Denick R. Carullo

Europe Hotel, built in 1909 (This is the triangular shaped- building.)

A street of historic buildings

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Architects ParadiseAr. Danilo Gonzales, PIA

Do you want to see a place which you can call Architects’ Paradise? Well, one of which is the city of Shanghai in China. Shanghai even before WWII was already called the “Paris of Asia.” Inspite of heavy damage suffered by the city during the war, including collapse of certain infrastructures, the city has re-invented itself. Now in Shanghai, there are buildings that will make you stare in awe, some buildings that will make you marvel. Although there stand a few edifices that you won’t even bother to look at, some building designs are quite amusing and funny while some building designs can make you mad and hope they were not built at all. Still Shanghai is an Architect’s Paradise in terms of freedom in architectural designs. Going around the city is an experience that can liken to watching a beautiful movie that will play-up your emotions if you are passionate about art, schemes and designs. The place is just like a grand mall showing vast range of products and design creations.

“The Bund” is probably the most photographed site, a must-see when you visit Shanghai. It showcases the city’s glorious colonial past. There stand buildings of classical designs built in the 1920’s. Design varies everything from Moorish to Italian Neo-Renaissance to Art Deco. They incorporate beautiful Doric and Ionic columns, and other building elements like friezes, bas-relief sculptures, balustrades, battlement, steeples, domes, and clock towers and many others.

Opposite the “The Bund,” separated by the busy Huangpu River is Lujiazui district which is part of New Pudong District. This is a well-planned city. New Pudong is the pride and symbol of modern Shanghai. Architectural designs vary from brutal to hyper modern schemes, from multi-storey classical to industrial or hi-tech design. The skyline is so dynamic, not restricted. There is not one building structure that looks similar to another. Even the non-technical person can feel the “freedom in the air.”

Lujiazui skyline “Manhattan of China”

Shanghai Tower

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Some say there are over 100 architectural designs in this place alone. The “building rush” in Shanghai started in the 1990’s where buildings were being built in quite a frantic pace. Architects attempted to blend Chinese traditional designs into modern buildings. Some results were disastrous while others were very successful. Tireless efforts must have been exerted in finding the identity of modern Chinese architecture.

Lijiazui is sometimes called “Super tall

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Jin Mao Tower and World

Financial Center

building district.” This is the financial center of China. The Shanghai Tower which is currently under construction will be the second tallest building in the world. On adjacent location is the Shanghai World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower, both of them are also listed among the top 10 tallest buildings in the world. These three buildings revolutionize the modern architectural achievements of China and place them in architectural history. These buildings are uniquely beautiful and symbolic of modern China showing its limitless creativity and possibilities.

Jin Mao is a successful interpretation of the pagoda. The World Financial Center is elegant in its simple but strong abstract design while the Shanghai Tower is like a twisted cylinder resulting in a soft organic form.

Truly, Shanghai is an Architect’s “playground.” It is no wonder that most famous architects in our time have offices and operations in China. Generally, Architects have three main problems in creating his dream design – limited budget, close-minded client and regulations that prohibit revolutionary design ideas. Remove all these factors and you will have an Architect’s paradise.

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ERC ARANETA + ARCHITECTS( + 6 3 ) 0 9 2 2 9 5 2 7 9 7 0 • a r c h _ r o l a n d a r a n e t a @ y a h o o . c o m


AR. ROLAND ARANETA, PIA, PRESIDENT - ZAMBOANGA SECTION

FEATURED ARCHITECT

Department of healthZamboanga Peninsula, Zamboanga CityHFEP - Architect

• Oversee all the Architectural projects, designs, production, construction documents and Specification under the Department of Health Infrastructures projects

Shoppers Group of companiesZamboanga City, Philippines, 2009 – 2011In House Architect / Project Manager

• Oversee all the company projects, designs and construction

bR Gonzalez Architectural OfficeZamboanga City, Philippines, August 2002 – February 2004Assistant Lead Architect

• Monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of architectural work for new construction and other projects

June 1997 – June 2001Draftsman• Built CAD drawings based on information

provided by customers and principal Architects and Engineers

A graduate of B.S. Architecture from Western Mindanao Sate University year 1997, and passed the 2002 licensure exams for architects. With over twelve years of experience in architectural design and discipline. Presently engage in a private practice and coordinates projects both in the public and private sectors. Presently he is the consultant of Sulu Sanitarium, Jolo, Sulu.

PROfESSIONAL EXPERIENcE

PROfESSIONAL AffILIATION

Philippine Institute of Architects• Past and present Section President

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PROPOSED : TWO STOREY RESIDENTIAL-cOMMERcIAL bUILDING

LOcATION : LAMITAN, bASILAN

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PROPOSED : TWO STOREY 3-bEDROOMS RESIDENTIAL

LOcATION : TALON-TALON, ZAMbOANGA cITY

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PROPOSED : TWO STOREY RESIDENTIAL

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PROPOSED : 5 STOREY DORMITORY

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PROPOSED : ThREE bEDROOMS RESIDENTIAL bUILDING

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PIA PULSE Ernie Popes, FPIA

“A great and successful Convention

Ar. Yule Cortez, PIAPangasinan Section President

“Of course excited ako because it’s my first time in Cebu. We will learn from our lecturer. It will give us additional information to share to our co-architect, friends and families. It is also an additional input data we can use for our daily living. And I am sure I will meet again my true friends.

God Bless po!

Ar. Edgar Perez

VP for Administration, Rizal Section“This one is better than the previous one, and that the next will even be excellent, that is , to be held without the sponsors”

Ar. Delfin Viola,FPIA

“I am expecting that we will learn a lot from the speakers, that camaraderie between the members will be high and most of all, the convention itself will be one that can’t be easily forgotten”

Ar. Manuel Icasas, FPIA

“Informative, Educational and Relaxing”

Ar. Orlando Villarin, FPIA

What are your expectations in the forthcoming 80th PIA Convention?

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PRODUCTS & TRENDS Kenneth C. Yu, PIA

The Giant Grassbamboo is a life saving grass that gives income

generating opportunity to people while add-ing beauty to the landscape. It also helps prevent landslides and floods while reduces air tempera-ture, saves energy and cleans air being a carbon sequester. So for most farmers, they consider bamboo as the “Grass of hope”.

Photo by Dee Gorra.

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The estimated trading of Bamboo and Bamboo Products worldwide is at twelve billion U.S. Dollars (US$ 12,000,000,000.00) in 2002. There are around one thousand five hundred (1,500) uses of Bamboo from food production to building materials. Bamboo was considered as a “poor man’s material”, but it has been accorded a more respectable status being renewable and durable material as designers, architects and businessmen now recognized its various uses and applications and tremendous design potential. Back in 2002, the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines said it needed some 1.5 Million (1,500,000) poles of Bamboo and that the demand would increase to 1.875 million (1,875,000) poles the following year. And there are studies which indicate that a farmer can earn close to Php 300,000.00 per year from a one-hectare Bamboo plantation.

Photo by Hoz49 taken in Cebu.

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Bamboo Flooring enjoys a very good demand especially in environment-conscious Europe where people are willing to pay more than US$ 100.00 per square meter of Bamboo Flooring compared to only about US$ 25.00 per square meter for a floor made of oak.

Vertical Bamboo Flooring (Above Photo)

Attractive Sereno Japanese Modern Kitchen Design with Striped Bamboo Scheme.

Most hardwoods need 50 to 70 growing years compared to Bamboo,it reaches harvestable maturity in less than five years. With its warm natural appearance, and its ability to be easily cut and shaped with common tools, it’s no wonder Bamboo is being made into kitchen countertops.

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Tones and Textures can vary.

Edge-grain Bamboo Counters (Photo Right) tend to be slightly more monochromatic, while other grain orientations offer more visual texture. The darker color of Bamboo is achieved by heating the material, which caramelizes its natural sugars.

Bamboo can withstand a significant amount of abuse, but should be treated like any wood counter. Trivets prevent burns from hot pots and pans, and an application of penetrating sealer helps to prevent staining. Water based polyurethane sealers tend to leave bamboo looking dull, so manufacturers recommend the use of food safe tung oil to seal all faces of the countertop, including the bottom. Like wood, Bamboo countertops are only marginally stable. Dimensional changes occur with seasonal fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Unlike wood, Bamboo shouldn’t be stained because achieving an even appearance is often difficult. A major benefit of using a bamboo countertop is that the entire length of its surface as a cutting board. Any scratches or knife marks can be left or sanded away. A yearly application of proper tung oil will help to keep the countertop looking new.

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Not your ordinary butcher block.

Endgrain Bamboo countertops conjure up images of traditional maple butcher block. End-grain Bamboo, often referred to as parquet, is significantly harder than maple, making it more durable cutting surface.

SOURCESLaguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)Fine Home Building by Rob YagidTotally Bamboo: www.totallybamboo.comEnduraWood: www.endurawood.comBamboo Revolution: www.bamboorevolution.comSmith & Fong: www.plyboo.com

Photo from BigPlansLittleVictories

Like the flooring, the countertops are avail-able in both natural and carbonized ver-sion. Match the bamboo flooring in the kitchen with a Bamboo Countertop. Made of 40mm of solid Bamboo, these counter-tops are built to last a lifetime. Counter-tops are finished with food safe coatings.

Note: Product catalog that was supplied by Chin Yung Bamboo and Wood Company Ltd. during the Philconstruct 2013 have Bamboo Countertop that was not in the web site of ChinKunbamboo.

ChinKunbambooTaiwan Headquarters143 Chiu Kang Lane, LukangChanghwa, 505, TaiwanTel: +886-4-7776868, 7789998Fax: +886-4-7783909, 7772799http://www.chin.yung.comemail: [email protected]


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HEALTHY WORKING

The Omega Diet:

Finally, a Diet Ideal for Architects!Ar. Terry Fresnido, FPIA

About six months ago, I was able to buy a bestselling book on sale entitled “The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving

Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete” by Dr. Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D. and Jo Robinson. I had heard of the Omega Diet before but wasn’t really interested as I assumed it meant depriving myself again of the food that I craved. It says that the diet does promises “to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, create a “smart” immune system, enhance our mood and learning ability, and achieve and maintain a healthy weight”, all necessary conditions to manage my diabetes. So this time it intrigued me so much I had to buy the book. I had to know more.

Dr. Simopoulos is a native of Crete, an island forming part of the Greek archipelago off the Mediterranean Sea. It is a country with a 5,000-year old tradition of good nutrition. Her family owned substantial farming land for generations and she grew up there eating what they grew plus all the other natural foods that grew on the island. Her mother made sure their diet consisted of fresh, wholesome foods from chicken, goat, sheep and hundreds of trees that gave them olives, pears, figs, plums

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and pomegranates. She recounted that the eggs that went into the spinach pie had been laid by their hens that very morning, the milk was from that day’s first milking, whole-wheat bread was always freshly made for the day’s consumption, and the olive oil that anointed the bread had been pressed from their own olives. The chilled ripe fruit for breakfast didn’t come from the ref; it was freshly picked at dawn that morning. The charcoal-broiled fish for lunch had been caught that morning too.

Careful research has shown that FAT is more than fuel – it is an essential nutrient that influences every aspect of our being from our ability to learn to the beating of our hearts. Whether fat enhances or undermines our health depends on its unique blend of “fatty acids”, the molecular building blocks of fats and oils. Eating a healthy balance of fatty acids will reduce our risk of diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, and asthma.

However, in this day and age, we have unwittingly allowed the food industry to make technological changes to our food supply without understanding the biological consequences. The net result is that our diet today is so different from the natural human diet, the diet on which our species evolved, that it is at odds with our genetic makeup, increasing our risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and immune disorders, as mentioned above.

This prompted her to make extensive research on fats and one of the most important findings to come out of her research program is that our bodies function most efficiently when we eat foods that contain a balanced ratio of the two families of essential fatty acids: the Omega 6 and the Omega B fatty acids. The ratio in the typical American diet has been estimated to be as high as 20 to 1. One of the few diets in the world to have a balanced ratio of fatty acids is the traditional Greek diet, the one she grew up eating. Although high in olive oils, but olive oil is rich in Omega 3, also found in fish oil, particularly salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines.

In the book, she recommends the 7 dietary guidelines of the Omega Diet because by these guidelines, we will be feeding our bodies with a ratio of essential fatty acids ideally suited for our metabolism, we will be enriching our diets with fresh fruits, vegetables and legumes, and oils high in Omega 3 fatty acids.

As a footnote, Dr. Simopoulos streesed the importance of physical exercise to go with the diet to ensure a healthy metabolism, from digestion to absorption of these essential nutrients into our body, as well as to achieve “positive health”. More on the Omega Diet next issue or better yet, get hold of her book. What it reveals may even save your life.

Careful research has shown that FAT is more than fuel – it is an essential nutrient that influences every aspect of our being from our ability to learn to the beating of our hearts.

HEALTHY WORKING

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UPCOMING EVENTS

On Solid Ground with WORLDBEX 2013Ar. Jennifer Sanchez, PIA

It’s that time of year once again!Time to troop to the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) and participate in the 18th Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition or WORLDBEX 2013. With the theme “On Solid Ground”, Worldbex Services International sets the stage on March 13- 17, 2013 for more than 400 companies from all over the world to showcase the latest innovations in the construction industry. These countries may include Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Spain, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam, and Philippines like in the previous year.

For 2013, the biggest international construction trade show in the country will be occupying the entire compound of the World Trade Center, a newly expanded World Trade Center East Wing as well as the adjoining Philippine Trade Center. Highlights for this year include an International Pavilion, an Architects’ Gallery, a Developers’ Gallery, a Furniture Gallery, an Interior Designers’ Showcase, a Grand Embassy Pavilion, an inter-school competition of interior design students, seminars featuring international speakers and the much-awaited structure-cum-landscape display in the WTCMM lobby. Don’t miss this truly world-class event and pre-register now!

For more information or to get held of their activities, please call their contact number at

Xiamen Stone Fair 2013Ar. Jennifer Sanchez, PIA

Be a witness to one of the world’s largest stone exhibition, as the Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center in Xiamen, China hosts the 13th Xiamen Stone Fair. This newly-built exhibition center feature 158,000 square meters of exhibition area and will be the venue for showcasing recent developmental trends in this industry. Over 2,000 of the world’s leading suppliers and manufacturers of stone and stone machineries from 52 countries will converge on March 6 to 9, 2013. Alongside the exhibition, the World Stone Congress 2013 will be held on March 7, 2013 at the same venue. The featured exhibits range from granite, marble, tiles, special-shaped materials, slabs and blocks, stone-carved crafts, tomb stones, garden stones and faux stone products. . Stone-mine exploitation equipments, stone processing machinery, diamond impregnated saws, polishers, crocuses and abrasives, chemical technologies and equipments for stone maintenance, monitoring and measuring apparatuses, scientific research as well as professional magazines will also be featured.

This event is hosted by Xiamen Jinhongxin Exhibition Co., Ltd. The organizers have facilitated the acquiring of Entry Visa to China by providing an Official Invitation Letter free of charge for trade visitors, as well as potential exhibitors. Early registrants are relieved of queuing at the venue for the exhibition Access Pass. They also receive a complimentary copy of the official catalogue of Xiamen Stone Fair 2013 as well as the listing for accommodations within the area which offer discounted prices. For additional information, queries can be sent to [email protected].

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AS I PONDERAr. Delfin Viola, FPIA

cELEbRATIONS! cELEbRATIONS! SALEAbRASIONS!

We have just gone through several celebrations – ADVENT, HANUKKAH, CHRISTMAS DAY, THREE KINGS, BLESSED FAMILY, and NEW YEAR! Very soon the Lunar NEW YEAR, then VALENTINE (he was really a saint, convince me!) and yes, EDSA REVOLUTION. And I do mean the First EDSA Revolution when crowds of unarmed civilians stopped the daunting line of armed personnel carriers at Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA! I still feel the shudder, the tremor, the fearless decision to fight for a stand once and for all. Enough was enough!

And come to think of it, I and the wife were driving DCP’s old faithful Toyota Tamaraw to bring several sacks of rice and boxes of canned goods and noodles to Camp Aguinaldo when the call to barricade EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue blared forth and while the wife ran to nearby Tropical Hut to answer the call of nature (I believe it was nerves!), the red Tamaraw was positioned as the second vehicle in the barricade. The wife asked me if the vehicle was insured against forces of nature and events but then it didn’t matter - I did what I could do best at that precise moment. The often told and retold stories of prayers and rosaries came minutes later although to us at that corner then, those few minutes felt like centuries of scared, heaved breathings we have never experienced before. We ate and slept, laughed and sighed in the sidewalks for five nights and days and we didn’t know when the dawn of freedom would break really. Well, it came when the Man in Malacañang was convinced finally to get on the chopper for that historic ride to Paoay (sounds so similar to Hawaii, right?)

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And our dear Institute, the aging poor guy, is turning 80 this March! Aha, he has lived quite an interesting life so far to the best he could. But how many aging, ailing fathers could stand the scene of two warring sons - the younger one so obsessed to extinguish the life of the older brother? It sounds very much like the Old Testament Jacob and Esau drama unfolding - this Jacob once again falsely claiming and assuming a birthright that never was his? Elder Brother is parrying off the attacks, ably may be, but others (insiders and onlookers alike) perceive it as feebly.

Can someone please tell me why the birthright should, the name be an issue that divides, that send opponents to a clashing crashing suicidal course? What’s in a name? What’s in a birthright? Aha, trappings of a label-conscious human society! Interestingly even the birds and fowls have established pecking orders! All for what? These are not passports to that life after this life I am sure.

Proudly I do belong to the Elder Son’s tribe and obstinately shall to the end of my days. While yet I can talk and write, I see to it that my opinions and thoughts will be heard (never mind if they are unappreciated so long as they are r-e-a-d) because I feel that some younger, bolder blood out there might see the wisdom behind what I am pushing for and glean defiant courage to continue the struggle for what is right.

Since 2004, I was already planting the idea that WE, architect-delegates to the Annual National Convention, should dig into our own pockets and pay our own way. I do desire all of us to feel the calm and confident dignity of looking straight into the eyes and hearts of everyone because you have earned and spent your honest peso honorably. That time I decided not to be pushed nor be cast aside by the Giant who, for shelling out the majority sponsorship funds, believed he could dictate the moves and vary the plans and program of the convention according to his mighty brazen, abrasive ways! (Alright, I admit it was not the Giant himself who displayed arrogance, but those riding on his powerful machine. Remember the story about the louse riding on the elephant’s back?) It was indeed not a smooth sailing convention for me and the Convention Committee then but I had to emphasize that Poor Juan’s peso is EQUAL TO Don Juan’s peso. The dignity of the peso remains the same; the dignity of every one remains THE SAME. Of course, I could have insisted to pay my own way but that would have been putting more salt on a gaping wound. I swallowed my pride and - the freebies, with much reluctance. BUT, the wife paid her way as a non-member attending the convention.

My point then and today is still as resounding: Let us maintain our honor and dignity by paying our dues and our way, not anymore heavily depending on benefactors who will look at you as a walking Peso, not as a professional, not as dignified.

Added to it now is: What do we really aim to achieve in Annual National Conventions? Does it have to be Annual? National? So alright, it is a provision in the By-Laws but, dear friend, several provisions in that paper have already been forgotten and abused so why not this one, too? The past few years, it has become doubly difficult to get sponsors and beg (alas, that is the exact word for it) for a portion of their representation and marketing allotments to help us fund our Annual National Conventions. I need not say more – because if we push on with Annual National Conventions in this manner, I am afraid I will start the official use of a new coined word, SALEABRASIONS.

In summary, no more freebies. No more patronage funds. Let us run and finance our own conventions from our pockets! Our dignity and honor is not for sale. If we cannot, let us not.

Can someone please tell me why the birthright should, the name be an issue that divides, that send opponents to a clashing crashing suicidal course?

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Architects live long. Oscar Niemeyer just died on 5 December 2012 at the age of 104 – and he was still active in his profession. Philip Johnson was 98 when he passed away in 2005. Frank

Lloyd Wright was 91. What makes architects live so long? Probably it’s the continuing activity of the architect’s brain doing work that is creative, logical, and empirical at the same time. Thinking is an energy-consuming activity that keeps the mind lucid and helps a person avoid senility, and apparently, it also helps the body keep in condition despite the fact that it is not a physical exercise. The more a person keeps mentally active, the longer he lives, especially when the mental activity is multi-faceted. As a result, the architect is in a prime position of advantage in terms of mental exercise that helps keep a person alive.

the Aging Architect as teacherAr. Roberto Duran, PIA

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Thus, even in advancing years, the architect continues to amass treasures of experience. All this experience is very valuable. The knowledge, logical prowess, and inspirational influence should somehow be passed on to new generations of architects. It is so ironic that in schools (in the Philippines), architects with many decades of very active practice who are advancing in years are not considered viable college teachers due to retirement age limits. It is when the architect reaches the 60s and 70s that his level of experience is becoming truly priceless, yet this is precisely the time that teachers are seen as reaching the point of inevitable decline. But this does not apply to active architects at all!

Now, we are not talking about architects who have been teaching since their younger years. We are talking about long-practicing architects who have not been teaching. These are the ones who have a deeper perspective of the profession and are more valuable as mentors.

We are not saying that young architects are not supposed to be teaching. Not at all! What we are saying is that the aging architects should not be excluded from teaching the profession in college because of labor and other legal regulations. It’s a terrible waste of valuable resources. Their richness in practical knowledge alone would be astounding. What really is so important is that they could provide the aspiring architects with a jump in professional depth of understanding regarding architectural practice.

Now we must consider some truth about teaching: paper work can be truly demanding. Making the syllabi, preparing the lessons, giving the tests, checking them, grading them, and recording them are discouragingly time-consuming – not to mention tedious. However, all these can be skirted by providing a ready system where the lessons are already intelligently programmed in coverage, robust test question banks are available for test generation, and the checking-grading-recording process is automated. We don’t want the veteran architects to stop practicing just to do paper work because this would defeat their cycle of enrichment and survival as we’ve explained at the start. In other words, a ready system would enable the golden architect to jump into the academic scene, then jump back into the field as easily as moving from one room to another by just walking in and out. (The system, of course, should include a highly-justifiable high rate of pay.)

I, the author of this article, am a college teacher in the architecture department of a university. One of the things I witnessed in my years of teaching was the short stint of a veteran architect in teaching architecture at our college. He was temporarily accepted because of the lack of available teachers that time. His delivery of the lessons was tremendously inspiring and practical. Despite this, his continued stay was discouraged because he was already meeting of retirement age.

Someday, a new system might be set in place that would allow these most worthy mentors to truly enrich the growth of the young ones who choose to forge their way into becoming professional architects. For now, we can only hope for a seminar or two from them.

... even in advancing years, the architect continues to amass treasures of experience.

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