APC JOURNAL | Volume 1 2018 edition
Formation History of UAP-Kuala Lumpur
In the late 1990 ’ s a triumvirate of seniors Ar . Manny Canlas , Ar . Bart Vista , Ar . Carlos Lagunilla later joined by Ar . Justo Santos , began some informal discussion . It is being done over lunch , dinner or whenever the group met in any function they come across each other . However , it came too late . The timing then was not conducive as Malaysia , and the rest of Asia , was facing a recession . A lot of intended members , Mainly OFWs , have been retrenched or contracts renewed .
The Idea was temporarily shelved . In 2009 , UAP-Singapore as formed . Singapore , being just a neighbor of Malaysia , serves as a model and inspiration . The group revived again the pursuit of a Uap-KL Chapter .
The four Architects has a series of discussions in 2011 . It has dawned to them that there were in fact not a lot of licensed architects in Malaysia compared to Singapore . And if there are , there was no record to refer to . It is a common knowledge and a fact that it has become difficult to obtain a work permit as an architect in Malaysia . However , with the power and popularity of social media , specifically facebook , Ar . Justo Santos initiated an information and campaign drive to gain more potential members and awareness of the vision . Couple this with critical communication and timing of Ar . Bart Vista ’ s relation with Ar . Lora Rivera , his batchmate in UST , the group was enlightened and given full assistance to finally have the Charter be formed . Ar . Manny Canlas pushed the hardest to have it done .
In September 10,2012 , Ar . Rivera emailed Ar . Vista and inquired if there were considerable number of filipino architects based in KL and series of communications were made since then . Communications with Ar . Rivera and Ar . Canlas started in October 1 , 2012 and close coordination was made to make sure documentation requirements for chapter formation were complied with . On Dec . 9,2012 , Ar . Rivera presented to the UAP Board the formationof the Kuala Lumpur chapter . This was approved by the board subject to meeting the required membership of 20 members ( 15 members registered at that time ).
With the great support from the bunch of passionate Architects from GDP Kuala Lumpur and RSP Kuala Lumpur led by Ar . Anthony Darilag , Paul Saromines and Joan Salvatierra , the group finally succeeded in complying with all requirements . Additional applications were submitted to Ar . Lora Rivera on January 2013 . The chapter was quick to comply and fill up the required membership of an additional 5 members , so that during the February 15,2013 National Board meeting in Puerto Princesa Palawan , the Chapter qualified to become a regular chapter . The sponsoring chapter is Makati CBD Chapter belonging to District B3 of Area B . This is the home chapter , district and area of NEVP Lora Rivera and NP Sonny Rosal .
On March 12,2013 the good news has arrived . UAP-Kuala Lumpur Chapter was Born . On May 18,2013 KL chapter was chartered as the 134th UAP chapter and the 18th foreign chapter formed .
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