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Joining the United Architects of the Philippines builds on the strength of thousands of your peers. It also enables you to tap into a network of knowledge; experience and vision that will help your professional career grow.

As UAP Member, you have access to knowledge and resources, a supportive network of colleagues, and a reputation built on more than 35 years of service to the architecture profession. To guide you with the registration process, kindly read the policy and procedures:

General Policy: All registered and licensed architects whose names appear in the Registry of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) are automatically members of the UAP and shall continue to be one except in the following: a. Those who are deceased; and, b. Those members whose membership was terminated pursuant to the provisions of these Bylaws. (Article II, Section 1, 2009 UAP Bylaws)

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Basis: Policy and Procedures regarding UAP Membership are defined under Acticle II of the 2009 UAP By-laws. Click "READ MORE" to read the Article.

ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS

1. All registered and licensed architects whose names appear in the Registry of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) are automatically members of the UAP and shall continue to be one except in the following:  
   1. Those who are deceased; and,
   2. Those members whose membership was terminated pursuant to the provisions of these By-laws.

SECTION 2. REGISTRATION

1. Unless he has already previously registered with UAP, every registered and licensed architect heretofore admitted by the PRC shall register with the UAP without delay.
2. Every member of UAP shall be entitled to a Certificate of Membership upon verification of his qualifications by the UAP and upon payment of the required dues prescribed in these By-laws.

SECTION 3. CLASSIFICATION

1. Membership with the UAP shall be classified into the following:
   1. Charter Member
   2. Regular Member
   3. Member Emeritus
   4. Senior Member
   5. Fellow Member of the College of Fellows, and
   6. Honorary Member of the College of Fellows

SECTION 4. CHARTER MEMBER

1. Qualifications.
   1. The members of the three organizations of architects which were integrated as the UAP are considered as charter members if they registered with the UAP on or before December 31, 1975.
2. Rights and Privileges.
   1. Every charter member who is in good standing with the UAP shall
      1. have the right to a document evidencing his membership thereof, receive and abide by these By-laws,
      2. use and print after his name, the initials, "CUAP", representing "Charter Member, United Architects of the Philippines", and
      3. enjoy all the rights and privileges as enumerated for the Regular Member.

SECTION 5. REGULAR MEMBER

1. Qualifications.
   1. Regular members of the UAP are those who became members of the UAP pursuant to Section 1 and 2 of this Article.
2. Rights and Privileges.
   1. Every regular member in good standing shall have full rights and privileges, including but not limited to the following:
      1. The right to vote in his Chapter, be elected as a member of the Electoral College and be voted upon;
      2. The privilege to print after his name the initials, "UAP", representing "United Architects of the Philippines";
      3. To be appointed as members of committees at all levels of the UAP;
      4. To serve as Chapter delegates to national and local UAP conventions and conferences;
      5. Subscribe to all publications and documents issued by the UAP for information, assistance and guidance of its members;
      6. Participate in all activities of the general membership; and
      7. The right to receive the Certificate of Membership.
3. Basic Duties and Responsibilities
   1. The following are the basic duties and responsibilities of a Regular Member:
      1. To pay UAP national annual membership dues and other required fees;
      2. To abide by the Articles of Incorporation, By-laws and other issuances of UAP;
      3. To continually develop himself/herself professionally through compliance with prescribed continuing professional education requirements of the PRC; and
      4. To actively participate in the national and local activities of UAP.
4. Membership in Chapter.
   1. Every regular member shall be a member of a Chapter of his choice, whether on the basis of residence, place of work or place relevant to his practice, or for other reasons, where applicable.
   2. In no case shall any UAP member be a member of more than one (1) Chapter.
   3. Chapter transfer may be made in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the National Board of Directors.

SECTION 6. MEMBER EMERITUS

1. Qualifications.
   1. A Member Emeritus is a regular member who has been in good standing with the UAP continuously for at least thirty-five (35) years with a record of loyalty and remarkable service to the organization.
   2. For Charter Members, the number of years to be counted shall start from one’s membership prior to the unification of the three architectural organizations.
   3. Regular members may be conferred the title of “Member Emeritus” upon written recommendation of the Committee on Membership and the Committee on Awards and approval by the National Board of Directors.
2. Rights and Privileges.
   1. Every regular member who has been conferred the status of Member Emeritus continues to:
      1. enjoy all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a Regular Member; and
      2. has the privilege to use the title "Member Emeritus", print after his name the initials "EUAP".

SECTION 7. SENIOR MEMBER

1. Qualifications.
   1. Any member of the UAP who shall, by reason of disability, be unable to engage in the practice of architecture, and would like to join the activities and functions of the organization, may be considered as Senior Member, subject to the approval of the National Board of Directors and the provisions of these By-laws.
2. Rights and Privileges.
   1. A UAP Senior Member continues all rights and privileges of a Regular Member.

SECTION 8. FELLOW

1. Qualifications.
   1. Regular members to qualify for nomination to Fellowship must have been in good standing with the UAP continuously for at least ten (10) years at the time of his nomination and must have rendered notable contribution to the advancement of the architectural profession be it in design, education, literature, public service, and exceptional service to UAP. Payment of arrears to comply with the 10-year requirement will not qualify any nominee.
2. Rights and Privileges:
   1. A Fellow Member shall
      1. enjoy all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a regular member; and
      2. as mark of distinction and honor, has the privilege to use the title “ Fellow” and print after his/her name the initials “FUAP” representing “Fellow, United Architects of the Philippines” and wear the Medallion given for his/her distinction in all formal functions of UAP.

SECTION 9. HONORARY MEMBER OF THE COLLEGE OF FELLOWS

1. Qualifications
   1. Honorary Membership in the College of Fellows may be conferred upon any foreign architect in the country in which they are licensed and registered with high and reputable character who, having exceptionally contributed to the advancement of the architectural profession; and
   2. He/she must be nominated by at least thirty (30) members of the College of Fellows in good standing and approved by the National Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Jury of Fellows as Honorary Member of the College of Fellows.
2. Rights and Privileges
   1. An Honorary Member of the College of Fellows has the right and privilege to be invited in the functions and activities of the organization as may be decided by the National Board of Directors.
   2. Being an Honorary Member of the College of Fellows is not a right to practice the architecture profession in the Philippines, which is subject to the laws of the land for foreign professionals.

SECTION 10. TERMINATION AND REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP

1. Suspension or Termination of Membership.
   1. Subject to the rules of procedure and approval of the National Board of Directors, loss or termination of membership may be made
      1. by resignation from the UAP;
         Any member may resign from membership in the UAP through a written notice submitted to the Secretary General provided that, even if the effective date of resignation is fixed in said notice, such resignation shall not be effected until acted upon by the National Board of Directors, such action to be taken within thirty (30) days from receipt of said notice. Upon approval of the termination of membership, the Secretary General shall immediately bring the matter to the attention of the PRC through the PRBoA. Forthwith the member concerned shall cease to be a member and his name shall be stricken out from the Roster of Registered and Licensed Architects maintained by the UAP and by the PRC from the Registry of Registered and Licensed Architects.
      2. by reason of delay in or non-payment of national annual membership dues;
      3. for violation of the R.A. 9266, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, Code of Ethical Conduct and other derivative regulations issued by the government through the PRC;
         Notwithstanding any other provision in these By-laws, a member against whom a charge of violating the laws and regulations is pending may not resign or be terminated from membership until final judgment is rendered;
      4. or any other just cause as provided by the rules to be adopted by the National Board of Directors; and
      5. by the death of the member
2. Loss or Suspension of Interests, Rights and Privileges
   1. Any individual who resigns is suspended, or is terminated from membership thereby loses all rights and privileges granted by law or these By-laws, including the right to use the organization’s name, initials or symbols until reinstated.
3. Reinstatement of Membership
   1. Reinstatement may be made in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the National Board of Directors consistent with the existing rules of the PRC through the PRBoA.