UAP Aklan Chapter

Celebrating a proud milestone for the UAP Aklan Chapter at the UAP National Convention 51 in Manila ✨

With grateful hearts, we share the recognition our chapter has received:

🏆 Meritorious Award in World Architecture Day (WAD) Program

🥈 Top 3 Highest Bidder – Outstanding Chapter (Group 1, Local-Based)
🥈 Top 3 Highest Bidder – Continuous Professional Development Program
🥈 Top 3 Highest Bidder – Unity and Camaraderie Program

These achievements are a testament to the dedication, unity, and passion of every member and officer of our chapter.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our Chapter President, Ar. Mariel Cielo Coching Sendon , for her inspiring leadership, and to our District Director for C4, Ar. Rea Mae Fagtanac , for her unwavering support and guidance.

Above all, we thank the Lord for His grace and guidance throughout this journey. All glory and honor belong to Him 🙏

Padayon, UAP Aklan Chapter!

Congratulations to all our New Aklanon Architects! 🎉👏

We proudly celebrate the success, perseverance, and dedication of our newest licensed architects. Your hard work has paid off. Welcome to the profession! Your ASU family is incredibly proud of you. May you continue to shape communities and inspire future generations through architecture.

🎊 UAP AKLAN CHAPTER
Sadsad Panaad 2026
Hala Bira, Architects!

📅 January 16, 2026 (Friday)
📍 Meet-Up Place: Asia Cycle Center
⏰ Call Time: 1:00 PM

👕 T-shirt Distribution
Shirts will be distributed at Asia Cycle Center on the same day.

📌 Reminders for Everyone
1️⃣ Wear your Ati-atihan 2026 T-Shirt
2️⃣ Framed tarps & banners – c/o Ar. Sendon & team
3️⃣ Face paint (UAP logo or red, blue & white lines) – c/o UAPGA & UAPSA
4️⃣ Bring the RDC4 & UAP Aklan Flag (Red & Blue)
5️⃣ Free snacks – c/o Ar. Traje
6️⃣ Band – c/o Ar. Malapad
7️⃣ No bottled drinks and backpacks allowed
8️⃣ Let’s represent the profession with pride:

Be mindful of your actions
Avoid excessive drinking
Respect locals and fellow revelers
Embrace the true spirit of Hala Bira — giving way, sharing joy, and supporting the community
Follow safety guidelines and dress with cultural awareness

Let’s make our presence not just loud, but meaningful — celebrating tradition while honoring the profession.

💙❤️ See you, UAP Aklan!
Hala Bira! Viva Señor Sto. Niño! 🎉🙏

✨ PAF-NAM BAZAAR 2025 ✨
Fundraising Activity in Celebration of National Architecture Month

Join us at CityMall Kalibo from December 17–19, 2025 and shop with purpose! 🛍️
Discover architect-curated local brands where design meets advocacy—every purchase supports PAF-NAM initiatives.

🌸 Featured Booths:
• Scented Blooms c/o Ar. Justine
• Pretty Little Things / Tala Arts & Crafts c/o Ar. Herlene Lumagda & Ar. Angelica Eli
• Sustainable Domus c/o Ar. Argelin Dumos
• STARKEN c/o Ar. Mar Bien Gregory Parel
• Hue Lokal c/o Ar. Jayza Adoc

Celebrate creativity, sustainability, and community—see you at the PAF-NAM Bazaar! 🏛️🛒

Happening Now: Our FREE Arki Clinic with Allied Professions is officially underway!

A meaningful space where architects, engineers, and allied experts come together to guide, educate, and serve our community.

Earlier today, we also celebrated the successful opening of our exhibit—a showcase of creativity, collaboration, and passion for design.

📐🧡 UAP Aklan Chapter—elevating architecture, strengthening connections.

We would like to thank
Engr. Jhon Christian Ferolino
AMEA President

Engr. Gian Mationg
IIEE- Aklan Chapter President

Ar. Liezel Tropa
representing NAMPAP-Aklan Chapter

and to all architects who joined us!

🏛️ FREE ARKI CLINIC + ALLIED PROFESSIONS 👷‍♂️✨
Get expert advice from your trusted Architects, Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Sanitary Engineers — all in one place!

🗓 December 9, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 Triumph, Numancia, Aklan

Bring your concerns about:
✔ House construction
✔ Renovation plans
✔ Structural questions
✔ Electrical layout issues
✔ Plumbing & sanitation concerns
✔ Basic Building permits & requirements
✔ And other technical matters

This service is FREE and open to the public as part of our celebration of PAFNAM 2025.

See you there!
Empowering Aklan through informed and safe building practices. 🏠✨

🎉 We’re officially opening PAFNAM 2025! 🎉
Join the UAP Aklan Chapter as we kick off our 2nd Year Architectural Exhibit on December 9, 2025 at Triumph, Numancia — together with a FREE ARKI CLINIC in collaboration with our allied professions! 🏛️✨
⏰ Arki Clinic: Dec. 9 | 9AM–12NN

📅 EXHIBIT SCHEDULE
📍 Triumph, Numancia – Dec. 9–12, 2025
📍 CityMall Kalibo – Dec. 17–19, 2025 (together with the PAFNAM Bazaar 2025)

Discover innovative works, celebrate Aklan’s architects, and support local creatives at our Bazaar.
Come and be part of the Philippine Architecture Festival – National Architecture Month (PAFNAM)! 🌈🏗️

See you there! 👋✨

LATE POST | PHILIPPINE TRAVEL MART 2024

Last September, the Local Government Unit of Kalibo was awarded Best Booth at the Philippine Travel Mart 2025.

The United Architects of the Philippines – Aklan Chapter takes pride in having collaborated with the LGU Kalibo in the conceptualization and design of the winning booth, spearheaded by Ar. Judd Traje, VP for Program.

Featured below are the proposed design visuals alongside the actual photos of the booth, showcasing how creativity, collaboration, and architectural excellence came together to represent Kalibo and the Province of Aklan on a national stage.

🎉 Officially Accredited! 🎉

We are proud to share that the United Architects of the Philippines – Aklan Chapter has been formally accredited by the Municipality of Kalibo as a recognized Non-Government Organization (NGO) through Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 2025-0134, approved on August 26, 2025.

This accreditation marks another milestone in our continuous commitment to uphold professional excellence, community service, and collaboration with our local government.

Issued this 29th day of September 2025 at Kalibo, Aklan.