Asst. Prof. Jonathan Manalad and Asst. Prof. Lorelei De Viana were elevated to the College of Fellows of the United Architects of the Philippines – the Integrated and Accredited Organization of Architects. They are both recognized for their outstanding contribution in the field of architecture education, professional practice, and service to the organization.
The conferment of the title “Fellow – United Architects of the Philippines” (FUAP) was held during the Investiture of Fellows during the UAP National Convention on April 20, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
Apart from being elevated to Fellow, Manalad also won the Election for the position of Area A Vice President held during the UAP National Convention on April 21, 2024. As Area A Vice President, he takes charge of the effective and systematic supervision of UAP Chapters under his jurisdiction鈥�-which covers the North of Luzon to Quezon City, and Foreign UAP Chapters based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia鈥攁 total of 86 Chapters under his leadership.
Aside from Manalad, several Thomasians were also elected to key positions in the Architects Organization which includes Ar. Annie C. Pugeda as National Executive Vice President; Ar. Ma. Cecilia C. Viray as Secretary General; Ar. Mary Janessie T. Tumambing as National Treasurer; and Ar. Catherine Balce-Carunungan as Chancellor of the College of Fellows. Ar. Richard M. Garcia was also recognized as the Immediate Past National President who served UAP from 2022 to 2024.
Several academic staff currently serve the organization in various capacities: Ar. Jose Marie S. Tan as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on National and Civic Affairs; Ar. Mary Rajelyn J. Busmente as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Liturgical Architecture & Sacred Spaces; Ar. Vinson P. Serrano as Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Allied Professions and Fields; Ar. David Paul L. Yu as Chapter President of the Manila Atelier Chapter; and Ar. Armando Eugene De Guzman as Vice Chancellor of the College of Fellows (past UAP National President).
The UAP fiscal year begins on July 1, 2024 and will end on June 30, 2025.
