The Likha Gold Medal Award

Likha Gold Medal Award is the highest distinction to be bestowed upon a fellow, who has adhered to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, practiced in excellence and prestige the architectural profession, has rendered distinguished contribution and service to the UAP, and has performed exceptional achievements and active participation in the concern of the community, government and country.

Norberto M. Nuke, fuap (10th Likha Awardee), 2009

Date Bestowed: April 24, 2009 during the 35th UAP National Convention held at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

Citation:

In recognition of his exceptional, multi-faceted career as Architect, Professor, Mentor, and Guardian, delivered to country and community in the highest standard of professional excellence and ethics; For being one among the courageous Founding Fathers in spearheading the integration of three disparate and conflicting organization of architects: the League of Philippine Architects (LPA), Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) and the Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA) into the unity of architectural professionals, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)  that today, is recognized, honoured, and of enviable stature attained thru years of continuing growth and development following the integration. For taking on the unenviable task of leading the UAP as President of the constituted National Board of Directors composed of the Joint Boards of LPA, PIA and APGA, during UAP’s most critical first year of existence, stabilizing the delicate and newly formed alliances and directing the eyes of all towards one more important step - the election of UAP’s First National Board of Directors. It is this leadership and resolve that further contributed to the distinction attained by UAP of being the first professional organization to be accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission; For his foresight in establishing the organizational system that made the UAP operational: the appointment of regional coordinators and committee chairpersons across the breadth of the country that serve as access points for members to the nationwide network of the UAP; his unwavering involvement in the mentorship of architects thru the UAP Professional Development Center to engender excellence in the practice of the profession among architects; For his invaluable contribution in the creation of the Architect’s National Code 1979; for bringing to fruition the By-Laws of the College of Fellows and its Implementing Rules and Regulations which objectively define how policies, procedures and activities of the College of Fellows are managed; as well as his leadership in upgrading and updating UAP Document 201 on Pre-Design Services, defining in detail, what constitutes the service, the manner of delivery and compensation for the service; For his visionary guardianship as Member of the Technical Panel, Advisory Council, Board of Advisers; Consultant, or Lead Architect of large government policy-making bodies, such as the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines, Department of Trade and Industry, Committees of the Metro Manila Commission, now evolved as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the Philippine Council for Planning and Housing, the National Commission for Disabled Persons, the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines and the Professional Regulation Commission; For his wealth of research works and manuscripts, published and unpublished with topics ranging from Architectural Programming, Economic Feasibility and Financing, to Health Delivery Systems, Hospital Programming and PERT/CPM for Architects; and the UAP-PDC Publication for Professional Continuing Education ACE module series 1631; For his sensitive grasp of the complexities in the practice of the profession of Comprehensive Architectural Service, through his awareness of the dynamics of human needs, culture, technology and the environment, for which he was awarded Most Outstanding Technological Professional in Architecture by the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations of the Philippine Technological Council; For his vital role in the timeless built architecture that is reflective of his technical expertise, his adherence to honesty of design and his passion for order and system, all skillfully woven into buildings serving institutional, commercial and industrial use, constructed in the country and the United States; And for all of these distinguished accomplishments worthy of the emulation of his peers, an inspiration to the new generation of Architects, and most deserving recognition through the bestowal of the highest distinction upon a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-Laws, and the unanimous approval of the UAP National Board.

Edilberto F. Florentino, fuap (9th Likha Awardee), 2006

Date Bestowed: April 27, 2006 during the 32nd UAP National Convention held at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel.

Citation:

For having contributed significantly to the attainment of the highest standards of ethical conduct and excellence in the practice of the architectural profession in his conscientious identification of the essential functions in defining purposes and objectives as the basic source of ingenious concepts of creating space in unity to an organized whole; for the impeccable record of loyalty and exceptional service to the organization when he initiated the formation and dynamic involvement in the Panel of Negotiators and paved the way to the formal establishment of the United Architects of the Philippines; for having achieved a marked professional excellence in four areas of proficiency as architect, environmental planner, inventor and arbitrator; for having exemplified a rare kind of leadership and outstanding management style when he served as Chancellor of the prestigious UAP College of Fellows; for having demonstrated his vision, leadership and unrelenting vigor and zeal for taking significant role on matters of legislation and codes for the past thirty years leading to the crafting of the Republic Act No. 9266, known as The Architecture Act of 2004; for serving with distinction, enthusiasm and commitment in support of the national organization as Member of the UAP Task Force on Standards of Professional Practice; for having led the UAP’s professional and cohesive interaction with allied professional organizations, thereby projecting the UAP as a lead professional, technical organization, when he served as Director of the Confederation of Filipino Consultants (COFILCO), Treasurer and Director of the Council of Consulting Architects and Planners of the Philippines (CCAPP), and one of the Incorporators of Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association, Inc. (CREBA); for having made notable contributions to his community, his government and country, by his active endeavors through the Rotary Club organization, having served as President of Rotary Club, Metro SFDM, a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International Foundation, Director of Diego Silang Lions Club, Director of Premier Lions Club of QC, and President of Rang-ay, Ilocano Businessmen Professional Assocation, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 6183 and 15-year Monarch of Lions Club International, and by his continuing professional participation in government when he was appointed as Member of the Board of Architecture; for his brilliant feat as an arbitrator when he was accredited and trained as Arbitrator of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission; for having invented innovative building technologies which led to twelve approved patents for Hyperbolic Paraboloids, Slabs on Plunger Files, Light Steel Cladded R.C. Core Building Frames, Mini-pile Bulbed Footings, Modular Lighweight Concrete and Thin Shell Barrel Vaults, which he has successfully applied in government and private projects, residential, commercial and industrial, schools and hospitals, churches and mausoleums, resorts and theme parks, complexes and for having unselfishly shared this expertise with local and international national conventions and  fora; and for all the distinguished accomplishments worthy of emulation and deserving the most exalted  recognition for the bestowal of the highest distinction upon a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-laws; upon endorsement of the College of Fellows and the unanimous concurrence of the UAP National Board.

Geronimo V. Manahan (8th Likha Awardee), 2005

Date Bestowed: April 1, 2005 during the 31st UAP National Convention held at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel.

Citation:

In recognition of his exceptional practice as a professional and exemplary performance as an Architect and Environmental Planner, an excellent and much admired Mentor and his unparalleled contributions to the improvement of Building Technology and Research in the fields of his professions: For his scholarly and disciplined approach to architectural design and urban planning, his work displaying an extensive consciousness of the relationship of art and architecture with the workings of technology, nature, humanity, culture and society; For his contributions to the development of Building Technology and Research by spearheading studies in passive cooling technologies, the use of non-conventional energy in buildings, among others; For being instrumental in the evolvement of the various building codes and ordinances and his invaluable assistance to the Philippine Government as technical consultant to the Metro Manila Development Authority, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Department of Tourism, the Department of Trade and Industry, the National Economic Development Authority, the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board among others; For unselfishly sharing his expertise to the United Architects of the Philippines, as a member of the “think tank” group of the UAP during its formative years and as adviser to the organizations founding fathers, as the UAP’s first National Executive Vice-President and as Scribe and Chancellor of the UAP College of Fellows and Honorary Secretary of the Architects Regional Council Asia; and for distinguished contributions in initiating the Continuing Education Program of the Professional Development Center; For his active participation in other organizations, being one of the founders of the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP)  and the Council of Consulting Architects and Planners (CCAP); being member and past officer of the Confederation of Filipino Consultants. (COFILCO), member of the board of Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP); the Chairman of the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCN); For remarkable and prestigious merits and recognition bestowed upon his person as fellow of the UAP, the PIEP and ARCASIA; recipient of the Most Outstanding Professional in Architecture from the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations and the Professional Commission, the Mabini Medal as Architect/Builder of the Year by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Patnubay sa Sining at Kalinangan for Architecture from the City of Manila, Outstanding Architect of the United Architects of the Philippines, and Most Outstanding Professional in Environmental Planning from the Professional Regulation Commission, among  others; For his unembellished and above-board ethical conduct, and a reputation built on sincere and generous service; And for all of these distinguished accomplishments worthy of the emulation of his peers and deserving recognition through the bestowal of the highest distinction upon a FELLOW of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-Laws, and the unanimous approval of the UAP National Board.

Francisco T. Manosa (7th Likha Awardee), 2003

Date Bestowed: April 11, 2003 during the 29th UAP National Convention held at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel.

Citation:

For having contributed to the attainment of the highest standard of ethical conduct in the practice of the architectural profession, for being the exponent of PHILIPPINE ARCHITECTURE, and whose works depict a continuous search and development of “Filipino Architecture” both in traditional and modern sense; For having achieved excellence in the development of indigenous architecture , looking and working on other inventors in creating new materials for architecture and interior design as exemplified in the famous “Tahanang Pilipino” popularly known as the Coconut Palace, not only as a showcase of Philippine Architecture and form but a repository of new materials such as the shell and stone craft : a mainstream in Philippine industry, as well as Philippine Culture, heritage and integrity; For continuously and painstakingly developing Philippine Identity in Architecture locally and internationally as shown in his Pearl Farm resort in Davao and the “Amanpulo Resort” in Palawan both of which are world class resorts that imbibe the culture and character of the Filipino. For having contributed in the promotion of the rich culture of the Philippines through the use of indigenous materials in almost all his projects especially in his very own residence, the “Bahay na Bato” which has become a tourist attraction both local and international; thus leading to the design of several Philippine pavilions in the Seville Exposition, Berlin Exposition, Seoul Travel fair and London World Travel Market. For setting the pace for a landscaped building collaboratively with his siblings, the well known Manosa brothers: Jose, Manuel and himself as design architects of the San Miguel Corporation Complex in Pasig City, the first of its kind. For having achieved a marked excellence in the design of numerous landmarks through his forty nine years of high ethical standards of professional practice reflecting a distinct architectural style: a truly “Filipino Character, Culture and Heritage” that meet the modern requirement of the clientele: For having made notable contribution in his organization, community and country by his numerous design excellence awards and merits in the field of architecture, interior design, tourism and religious organizations. For his untiring and unselfish Lecture Series on Philippine Architecture and Culture in almost all architectural schools in the Philippines and neighboring Asian countries. And For all these distinguished accomplishment worthy of the emulation of his peers and deserving recognition through the bestowal of the highest distinction upon a FELLOW of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAp By-laws, and the unanimous approval of the UAp National Board.

Angel Lazaro, Jr., fuap (6th Likha Awardee), 2000

Date Bestowed: April 14, 2000 during the 25th UAP National Convention.

Citation:

For having successfully fused in his person, the professions of architecture and civil-engineering, topping both licensure examinations given by the Board of Civil Engineering and the Board of Architecture of these professions in 1938 and in 1962, respectively; for having loved architecture with such passion that no years in engineering would quench, which drove him to pursue the profession of architecture even after 25 years in the profession of engineering; for having achieved technical excellence in the architectural and engineering design of innumerable landmark projects, built in half a century of dedicated practice, that demonstrated his independence of mind in conceptualization, proficiency in design, and boldness in the execution of the projects in construction; for having demonstrated a rare kind of leadership and management style when he served as National President of the United Architects of the Philippines, which was characterized by warmth, friendliness, informality, closeness and intimacy; expressed through personal letters written to thousands of members and through arduous travels to visit all the chapters of the organization all over the country; the likes of which the members had not known and experienced before, and for which he is now remembered and admired; for having performed with exceptional vigor, strength and resolve as Chancellor of the College of Fellows of the United Architects of the Philippines, in leading not only the architects but all other Filipino professionals, as Task Force Chair of the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations and the Philippine Technological Council, in the lobby for better laws, rules and regulations for the professionals in the country with regards to such issues as continuing professional education and membership to the accredited professional organization; for having projected the architect as a reliable partner and ally, amongst other professionals, by leading the Confederation of Filipino Consulting Organizations as the umbrella organization of all domestic consultants; for being the epitome of the health professional – with a healthy mind and a healthy spirit on a healthy body; even as he had reached the ripe eighth decade of his life on earth.

Manuel T. Manosa, fuap (5th Likha Awardee), 1996

Date Bestowed: April 11, 1996 during the 21st UAP National Convention.

Citation:

In recognition and highest regard for his exemplary adherence to the Architects’ Code of Ethics, standing out as a gentleman of the ultimate and impeccable degree of integrity, honesty and his unquestionable devotion to what is right, fair and honorable, for which he is well known in the industry and the society, his colleagues, associates, subordinates, contractors, clients, and the general public; For the exemplary testaments of his practise as an Architect and an Environmental Planner since 1951 marked with identity of style in the residential structures by the use of materials and forms, blending and adapting to the immediate environment, use of lofty roofs of cuatro agues with wooden fascias trimmed with simplified Filipino motif designs; expression of Filipino cultural elegance and way of life by the provision of specific features in designs applicable to specific cases in accord and compliment to the client and users of the spaces which transcends also to the design of edifices and schools, resorts, and neighborhoods and communities; for the belief that straightforward, simple and honest solutions to the humane needs of activities in space with the innovative utilization of the latest and tested in technology as a basic thrust in the conceptualization of ideas; for the integrated approach to the planning of developments for communities; neighborhoods, urban and rural places; For his selfless endeavor for the advancement of Architecture and Environmental Planner as one of the pillars of the profession he helped in forming the United Architects of the Philippines; as one of the founders and then Chairman of the Kanlungan Foundation for Architects since 1987; as one of the founding members of the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners in 1969; contributing his time and efforts fir the profession as President of the Philippine Institute of Architect, United Architects of the Philippines and the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners; Chancellor of the College of Fellows of the Philippine Institute of Architects and the United Architects of the Philippines; former Member of the Board of Architecture; for his contributions as Member of the Senate Committee on the Building Code and helped draft the present National Building Code; For the generous support and untiring effort in his service to his fellowmen and community in his service to the Girl Scouts of the Philippines which earned him to Gold Service Award (1982) and the Pearl Service Award (991), his service to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, involvement with the men of St. Joseph, Affiliation to the Order of San Agustin; Chairman, Technical Aid, Housing and Transportation Commission of the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled; Member, Task Force on Accessibility, National Commission Concerning Disabled Persons; With the confirmation of all the above attributes from the interviews made with Senator Helena Z. Benitez as Client, and Co-worker in the Senate for the preparation of the Building Code; Gabino A. de Leon, colleague and friend, William Godinez, former school mate, former Client (representing Soriano Enterprises); and presently co-principal and office mate in the practice of the profession; For all the distinguished achievements worthy of the emulation and deserving the most exalted recognition for the bestowal of the highest distinction upon a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-Laws; upon the recommendations of the UAP Committee on Awards and the Jury of the College of Fellows and the unanimous approval of the UAP National Board.

Cesar V. Canchela, fuap (4th Likha Awardee), 1995

Date Bestowed: April 7, 1995 during the 20th UAP National Convention

Citation:

For having contributed to the attainment of the highest standard of ethical conduct and excellence in the practice of the architectural profession, when he served as a member of the 15-man Ad Hoc Commission on Integration, and witnessed the birth of the accredited professional organization, the Untied Architects of the Philippines, thus, became an active participant and contributor in the great effort and process to unify all architects in the Philippines; for having achieved a marked technical excellence in the design of numerous landmark structures he has built through forty six years of high ethical standards of professional practice, reflecting a distinct architectural style and philosophy deserving recognition; for having invented the patented Canchela Shelter Components and Stacking Process for multi-story buildings which he used in his socialized housing projects, thus, contributed to the Herculean effort to give the great mass of underprivileged and homeless poor, access to decent affordable housing; for having given distinguished contributions and service to the UAP organization, when he served as its President and demonstrated his vision, leadership and unrelenting vigor and zeal, by leading into the founding of the UAP-Kaligan Shelter for the Homeless Program nationwide through UAP Chapters; has initiated all architects to join UAP through chapters of their own choice; implementation of FOB-UAP Scholarship in Architecture; by initiating the Chapter Presidents Assembly; responsible for the approval of UAP ACE Program by the Professional Regulation Commission; for having led the UAP’s professional and cohesive interactions with allied professionals organizations thereby projecting the UAP as a lead professional technical organization, which he served as President of the Confederation of Filipino Consulting Organizations (COFILCO), Director of the Private Sector Low-Income Housing Association (PRISLIHA), Secretary General of the Council of Consulting Architects and Planners of the Philippines (CCAPP), Coordinator Architectural Sector of the Society of Philippine Accredited Consultants (SPAC) and Vice President of the Architectural Center Club, Inc.; for upholding, protecting and expanding the role of the architect when he was appointed as Chairman, Board of Architecture, Professional Regulation Commission by initiating measures, rules and regulations, notably the establishment of the “design and construction of buildings” as the exclusive domain of architects only; the definition of acts constituting the current practice of architecture; the removal of overlapping of the professional realms of architecture and civil engineering; the regulation of the practice of interior design and landscape architecture by non-architects thru specialty boards; for having made notable contributions to his community, his government and country, by his active civic endeavours through the Rotary Club organization having served as President of the Rotary Club of Cubao and a Paul Harris Fellows of Rotary International Foundation; and by his community service particularly having unselfishly served as Barangay Captain of Barangay Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City; and 2nd Lt. in the USAFFE guerilla force in Albay during the World War II and such other similar capacities, benefiting community, government and country; and for all these accomplishments worthy of emulation and deserving the highest recognition and upon recommendation of the UAP Committee on Awards and the Committee on Resolutions, the UAP Board unanimously approved, to give the highest distinction that may be bestowed by the National Board upon a FELLOW of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-Laws.

Gabriel P. Formoso, fuap (3rd Likha Awardee), 1990

Date Bestowed: October 20, 1990 during the 16th UAP National Convention.

Citation:

For his strict adherence to the principles of the Architect’s Code of Ethics, standing out as a man of highest singular integrity and honesty for which he has been known in the industry, with sheer determination and inspiration this principle has been handed down to his architect-associates and partners who had worked with him and are now independently practicing the same principles in their own right, for his professional engagements that are marked with grave social and civic responsibility towards the public it serves, his relationship with the client was always in good faith, safeguarding the interest of both the owners and contractors, treating the building materials suppliers as source of technical aid rather than being imbued with vested interest, and inspiring the loyalty of his colleagues and subordinates through his exceptional and unselfish professional behaviour; His monuments which are a product and testaments to his genius since he started his professional career in 1939 continuing up to the present time, speak eloquently for themselves, his distinct preference for masculine-looking rubble walls and bold-lined fascias treated in his own inimitable way reflecting a unique style for fine suburban homes in the early fifties – such features were largely to identify his other works, thus these edifices that are offsprings of his imagination and which now constitute our pride in architectural symmetry, elegance and beauty are a tribute to his artistry and architectural ability which undoubtedly has earned admiration and respect from various sectors of society; His behind-the-scene contributions and deep concern for the advancement of the architectural profession as well as his support to the United Architects of the Philippines has earned him the trust and confidence of his colleagues, placing in his hands the Chairmanship of the Kanlungan Foundation for Architects, his being adjudged as the Architect of the Year by the Professional Regulation Commission on Arts and Culture, are some of the recognition bestowed upon him; His humble gesture in conceiving and founding the Architectural Center Club, Inc., and successfully pursuing it to realization with continued, untinted and unselfish support of its interest through generous contribution of facilities and services, and his vision to bring about a forum in fostering close ties among the design and building professions and the industry; His indefatigable efforts and unwavering commitment to serve his community, untiring support in building the Simbahan ng Ina ng Buhay, Damong Maliit, Novaliches as a gift of the community to the Blessed Mother on her 2,000th Birth Anniversary and as a gift to the People of Novaliches, for his benevolent assistance in the construction of Sta. Rita Formation Center, Sta. Rita de Casia Parish, Gingoog City, and for his magnanimous help towards endowing a Professional Chair in the Humanities in honor of Rev. James F. Donelan, S.J. at the Ateneo de Manila University, thus his enduring contribution to the cause of Christian formation of the Filipino and the development of the country; and for all these distinguished achievements worthy of emulation and deserving the most exalted recognition, and upon recommendation of the UAP Committee on Awards, the UAP National Board of Directors; unanimously approved, the bestowal of the highest distinction upon a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-Laws.

Leandro V. Locsin, fuap (2nd Likha Awardee), 1987

Date Bestowed: October 15, 1987 during the 13th UAP National Convention.

Citation:

For having contributed significantly to and influenced the development of Philippine Architecture through his practice of the architectural profession conducted in the highest standard of ethical conduct and excellence, a practice acclaimed to be phenomenal and unparalled by any Filipino architect, a practice that brought new impetus and vigour to the Filipino Architects’ ingenuity, originality, sensitivity, audacity and style; for having shown the way for others to emulate deep concern and selflessness, in actively giving consistent, distinguished contributions and service to National Architectural Organizations prior to and up to the unification of the 3 architecture organizations into the United Architects of the Philippines which he has served with humility and steadfastness in various leadership capacities; for having attained an enviable professional reputation hailed throughout the world no less recognized by any honorary fellowship to the American Institute of Architects; a Pan Pacific Architectural Citation for consistent excellence in design by the AIA Hawaii Chapter after the barely seven years into practice, a Prof. R. Gordon Brown Memorial Lectureship by the School of Architecture, University of Hongkong; a book by Nicholas Polites, published by John Weatherhill, Inc., a feature in “Contemporary Architects” as the only Filipino in a gigantic compilation of the world’s 15, 400 leading architects; features in international books and magazines such as Ugo Kulterman’s “Architects of the Third World,” Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, Arts and Architecture, House and Garden, Progressive Architecture, Interiors, Connoseiur, Architekten der Ditten Weld, Reader’s Digest (USA), Space Design, Japan Architect, Vogue Living (Australia) and La Francaise; for having deserved such unprecedented recognition from his grateful countrymen beginning with a TOYM Awards to the numerous other awards in architectural/professional and academic fields which the private and government organizations could bestow on him; for having exemplified the total Filipino artist and the noble spirit of a true Renaissance man as manifested by his affinity with the other Arts such as music, painting, sculpture, dance, stage and archaeology; for having shared his bounty and humanity through his philanthropic foundation for arts and science, community development and assistance to the underprivileged; a foundation which since 1972 had supported close to a thousand high school scholarships for the underprivileged youth in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, and more than 110 college and vocational scholarships; now offers 160 scholarships annually and support a medical clinic which handles about 16,000 cases a year; has brought spring water to barrio Sto. Niño and made efforts to improve cottage industry – indeed a gifted individual bringing gifts to his people; and for all these accomplishments worthy of emulation and deserving the highest recognition and upon recommendation of the UAP Committee on Awards and the Committee on Resolutions, the UAP National Board unanimously approved, to give the highest distinction that may be bestowed by the National Board upon a Fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-Laws.

Felipe M. Mendoza, fuap (1st Likha Awardee), 1982

Date Bestowed: December 11, 1982 during the 8th UAP National Convention

Citation:

For having contributed to the attainment of the highest standard of ethical conduct and excellence in the practice of the architectural profession, when he undertook the role of prime mover in the preparation and publication of significant adopted professional documents such as the Architect’s National Code consisting of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice and UAP General Conditions, International Code of Ethics on Consulting Services, Standard Guidelines on Consulting Services, and others, all benefiting the architectural profession; for having achieved a marked technical excellence in the design of numerous landmark structures he has built through forty three years of high ethical standards of professional practice, reflecting a distinct architectural style and philosophy deserving recognition; for having given distinguished contributions and service to the UAP organization, when he served as its President and demonstrated his vision, leadership and unrelenting vigor and zeal, by instituting various reforms within the organization and by projecting the UAP in the international scene leading to its recognition as a founding member of the Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA) and the ASEAN Association for Planning and Housing (AAPH), and as national section of the Union Internationale des Architectes in the Philippines; for having led the UAP’s professional and cohesive interactions with allied profession organizations thereby projecting the UAP as a lead professional technical organization, when he served as President of the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA), Vice President of the Philippine Council for Planning and Housing (PCPH), Vice Chairman of the Philippine Technological Council (PTC), Treasurer and Member of the Governing Council of the ASEAN Association for Planning and Housing (AAPH) and Deputy Chairman of the Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA); for having made notable contributions to his community, his government and country, by his active civic endeavors through the Jaycee organization having served as Manila Jaycee Director and Jaycee Senator, and by his continuing professional participation in government, in its physical and planning programs particularly unselfishly serving in the Board of Advisers for Urban Design and Development of the Metro-Manila Commission and such other similar capacities, benefiting community, government and country; and for all these accomplishments worthy of emulation and deserving the highest recognition and upon recommendation of the UAP Committee on Awards and the Committee on Resolutions, the UAP National Board unanimously approved, to give the highest distinction that may be bestowed by the National Board upon a Fellows of the United Architects of the Philippines in accordance with the UAP By-Laws.