UAP Aklan Chapter

🏛️ UAP AKLAN CHAPTER | F.Y. 2026–2027

Successfully held the 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

A huge thank you to our official sponsor, 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (featuring Buildrite Construction Chemicals & Sinclair Paint), for supporting our chapter and sharing an insightful product presentation with our members—both in person and to our online participants who joined us virtually! 💻✨

📍 Location: Regenios Gastropub, Vanyard Hotel
(via Hybrid Setup)

🗓️ Date: August 21, 2026

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

*Member Updates: Presentation of New Members & Chapter Uniform (FY 2026–2027)
*Chapter Operations: UAP Long Range Plan
*FY 2025–2026 Financial Report
*Digitalization (UAP Aklan Portal)

Upcoming Events:

*RDC4 Joint Induction & Turn-Over (Aug 31)
*World Architecture Day (Oct 5)
*Design Week Philippines (Oct 10–18)
*National Conference of Architects @ Clark, Pampanga (Oct 15–17)

Thank you to everyone who attended onsite and online! Let’s keep moving forward together. 🏗️✨

🌟𝐔𝐀𝐏 𝐀𝐊𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 | 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Aklan Chapter successfully brought together meaningful conversations on leadership, purpose, and community engagement through two inspiring sessions that reminded us of the architect’s role beyond design.

✨ 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏 | 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🎙️𝐀𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚-𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚, 𝐔𝐀𝐏
The session explored servant leadership, humility and influence, integrity, and leading with purpose, encouraging participants to look inward and reflect on the kind of leader they are called to become.

💭 “What kind of leader is God calling me to become?”

🌱𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐 | 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧
🎙️𝐌𝐬. 𝐈𝐯𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨
Professional Social Worker / Head Officer, MSWDO Balete

The discussion highlighted how architects can become meaningful community partners by understanding community needs, exploring opportunities for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and contributing to the development of resilient and empowered communities.

These sessions reinforced an important message: architecture goes beyond creating spaces—it is also about serving people, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact.

The UAP Aklan Chapter extends its heartfelt appreciation to our distinguished speakers, members, participants, and everyone who contributed to the success of these meaningful sessions.

Together, let us continue to Lead with Grace. Serve with Purpose. Build Beyond Design.


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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued sponsors and industry partners for your unwavering support in making the UAP Aklan Chapter event a remarkable success.

Your generosity, trust, and commitment played a vital role in bringing this event to life. Beyond your contributions, you demonstrated the true spirit of partnership by supporting initiatives that strengthen our profession, foster collaboration, and create meaningful opportunities for architects and the community we serve.

We are honored to have you as partners in our journey. We look forward to building stronger relationships, achieving greater milestones together, and continuing to create a positive impact for years to come.

To all our sponsors and industry partners, thank you for your generosity, confidence, and invaluable support. Your partnership has been instrumental in the success of this event, and we are truly grateful for your contribution.

Together, we build stronger communities, stronger partnerships, and a brighter future for Aklan.

I𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: (BATCH 3): 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫

UAP Aklan marked its 20th Founding Anniversary with a ceremonial cake-cutting and a celebratory w**e toast, commemorating two decades of service, excellence, and unity. The celebration also honored the chapter's members and paid tribute to the pillars whose dedication and leadership have helped shape UAP Aklan's remarkable journey over the past 20 years.

Here's to celebrating our legacy and looking forward to many more years of building together!

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐀𝐏 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧!
𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
PHOTOS BY: AR. JAN LORENZ DIONELA
LOCATION: LATTE CAFE FUNCTION HALL
#𝙐𝘼𝙋𝘼𝙠𝙡𝙖𝙣 #𝙐𝘼𝙋 #20𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙊𝙛𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 #𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨20262027 #𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙊𝙛𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 #𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙊𝙛𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨2 #𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 #𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 #𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙄𝙣𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 #𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙐𝘼𝙋

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: (BATCH 1)

A truly remarkable occasion that celebrated leadership, service, excellence, and gratitude as the United Architects of the Philippines – Aklan Chapter gathered for its 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲, 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦.

This meaningful event marked the formal transition of leadership, symbolizing the continuity of our chapter's mission to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and excellence in the practice of architecture. As newly elected officers took their oath of office, they accepted the responsibility of leading the chapter with dedication, vision, and a renewed commitment to serving both the profession and the community. At the same time, we expressed our heartfelt appreciation to our outgoing officers whose unwavering commitment, hard work, and exemplary leadership have greatly contributed to the growth and success of UAP Aklan. Their legacy of service will continue to inspire future leaders.

The celebration also served as an opportunity to recognize the invaluable support of our generous sponsors and partners. Their trust, collaboration, and continued commitment have played a significant role in the successful implementation of our programs, activities, and community initiatives. We extend our sincerest gratitude for believing in our vision and for standing alongside us as we continue to strengthen the architectural profession in Aklan.

One of the highlights of the program was the recognition of the 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐀𝐏 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧—the distinguished architects whose dedication, leadership, and countless contributions have laid the strong foundation upon which our chapter continues to thrive. Their passion for the profession, commitment to mentorship, and years of selfless service have shaped the identity of UAP Aklan and inspired generations of architects to lead with excellence and integrity. We honor their enduring legacy and express our deepest respect and appreciation for their remarkable journey and invaluable contributions.

The Awarding and Recognition Program further celebrated the outstanding achievements and meaningful contributions of individuals whose passion, dedication, and commitment have advanced the goals of the chapter. Their accomplishments remind us that excellence is built through collaboration, perseverance, and a shared vision of uplifting the profession.

As part of the celebration, we proudly recognized and honored our valued sponsors and industry partners for their unwavering support and invaluable contributions to the success of UAP Aklan's programs and initiatives. Their generosity, trust, and continued partnership have played a vital role in advancing our mission and strengthening our chapter. We sincerely thank them for their steadfast commitment and look forward to many more years of meaningful collaboration.

As we embark on another chapter in the history of UAP Aklan, may this occasion strengthen our unity, deepen our fellowship, and inspire every member to continue serving with professionalism, compassion, and purpose. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting architectural excellence, advancing continuing professional development, engaging in meaningful community service, and fostering camaraderie among fellow architects.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐀𝐏 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧!

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

PHOTOS BY: AR. JAN LORENZ DIONELA
LOCATION: LATTE CAFE FUNCTION HALL

#𝙐𝘼𝙋𝘼𝙠𝙡𝙖𝙣 #𝙐𝘼𝙋 #20𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙊𝙛𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 #𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨20262027 #𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙊𝙛𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 #𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙊𝙛𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨2 #𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 #𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 #𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙄𝙣𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 #𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙐𝘼𝙋

As we celebrate the 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 – 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫, we proudly present our 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 —a distinguished team of architects united in their commitment to lead with integrity, excellence, and service.

Guided by this year's theme, "𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮.𝟬," our Chapter Officers, together with the wisdom and guidance of our Council of Advisers, are poised to champion initiatives that empower our members, strengthen our profession, and create meaningful impact across our communities.

This milestone marks not only two decades of remarkable achievements but also the beginning of a new chapter driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for the future of architecture in Aklan. With the steadfast leadership of our officers and the invaluable counsel of our advisers, we remain committed to advancing our chapter and upholding the highest ideals of the profession.

Here's to 20 years of inspiring leadership, enduring camaraderie, and unwavering dedication to architecture. Together, we will continue Building & Progressing—one project, one member, and one community at a time.

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

PHOTOS BY: AR. JAN LORENZ DIONELA
LOCATION: MUSEO IT AKEAN | Mel Constantino

#𝙐𝘼𝙋𝘼𝙠𝙡𝙖𝙣 #𝙐𝘼𝙋 #20𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙊𝙛𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 #𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨20262027 #𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙊𝙛𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 #𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙊𝙛𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨2 #𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 #𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 #𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙄𝙣𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 #𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙐𝘼𝙋