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	'''Punla: Planting Seedlings of Hope'''		'''Punla: Planting Seedlings of Hope'''


	Punla is a tree planting project by the UP Task Force Arki aimed at contributing to the Philippine environment.		Punla is a tree planting project by the UP Task Force Arki aimed at contributing to the Philippine environment.

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	UP TFA also hosts talks that aim to open the members and students to the various societal issues that surround them.		UP TFA also hosts talks that aim to open the members and students to the various societal issues that surround them.


	~~'''KDCC Project'''~~

	~~[[File:12647446 1053120174759255 7501660730437514460 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|KDCC Project]]~~

	The KDCC Project is a Volunteer Design and Construction Project spearheaded by the UP Task Force Arki for the benefit of the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) located in UP Diliman. The KDCC, a project of the UP Center for Women's Studies, is in need of help in the redesign and restoration of its areas that were damaged by typhoon Lando last 2015.
	~~The goal is to help out in the design and construction of the landscaping of KDCC.~~


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	[[File:2061029_orig.jpg\|160px\|thumb\|right\|TFA WEEK]]		[[File:2061029_orig.jpg\|160px\|thumb\|right\|TFA WEEK]]


	'''UP TFA WEEK'''		'''UP TFA WEEK'''

	UP Task Force Arki was founded on July 2, 1986. The organization celebrates its anniversary week during the week of the World Habitat Day which is on the first week of October. UP TFA Week consists of talks, exhibits, internal and external activities, and alumni dinners among other events.		UP Task Force Arki was founded on July 2, 1986. The organization celebrates its anniversary week during the week of the World Habitat Day which is on the first week of October. UP TFA Week consists of talks, exhibits, internal and external activities, and alumni dinners among other events.



			'''KDCC Project'''
			[[File:12647446 1053120174759255 7501660730437514460 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|KDCC Project]]

			The KDCC Project is a Volunteer Design and Construction Project spearheaded by the UP Task Force Arki for the benefit of the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) located in UP Diliman. The KDCC, a project of the UP Center for Women's Studies, is in need of help in the redesign and restoration of its areas that were damaged by typhoon Lando last 2015.
			The goal is to help out in the design and construction of the landscaping of KDCC.

	== Contact ==		== Contact ==

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	Education and Research Committee.		Education and Research Committee.




	== Projects and Events ==		== Projects and Events ==
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	'''		'''Eskwela Caravan'''
	Eskwela Caravan'''
			[[File:1779756 620446658026611 615252048 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Eskwela Caravan]]

	Eskwela Caravan is a program spearheaded by UP TFA program that aims to engage students in learning activities about Zero Waste Management and Sustainable Designs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. This school-to-school project, a first in many years, is the organization’s answer to addressing the current social issue of Global Warming by information dissemination, and igniting action among the youth in various elementary schools in the Metro. This is dome through talks, workshops and creative activities that teach the students the value of Zero Waste Management.		Eskwela Caravan is a program spearheaded by UP TFA program that aims to engage students in learning activities about Zero Waste Management and Sustainable Designs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. This school-to-school project, a first in many years, is the organization’s answer to addressing the current social issue of Global Warming by information dissemination, and igniting action among the youth in various elementary schools in the Metro. This is dome through talks, workshops and creative activities that teach the students the value of Zero Waste Management.


	~~[[File:1779756 620446658026611 615252048 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Eskwela Caravan]]~~

	This year, as part of the goal to increase the awareness of the public on the importance of architecture and the allied fields, UP TFA will now hold career talks and workshops with high school students that shall introduce them to the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design. This would involve a workshop on creating presentation materials to express their design concepts.		This year, as part of the goal to increase the awareness of the public on the importance of architecture and the allied fields, UP TFA will now hold career talks and workshops with high school students that shall introduce them to the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design. This would involve a workshop on creating presentation materials to express their design concepts.
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	'''Halina't Maglikha'''		'''Halina't Maglikha'''
			[[File:1743561 633171366754140 1893256530 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Halina't Maglikha]]

	An art workshop for kids of the Masagana community, that is currently assisted by Technical Assistance Organization – Pilipinas (TAO-Pilipinas), an NGO with most of its members being alumni of UP TFA. This was held last October 2013 and February 2014 together with the kids of the Masagana Community in Angat, Bulacan.		An art workshop for kids of the Masagana community, that is currently assisted by Technical Assistance Organization – Pilipinas (TAO-Pilipinas), an NGO with most of its members being alumni of UP TFA. This was held last October 2013 and February 2014 together with the kids of the Masagana Community in Angat, Bulacan.
	~~[[File:1743561 633171366754140 1893256530 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Halina't Maglikha]]~~

	The workshops involve teaching basics in drawing and coloring, do-it-yourself activities that include recycling and reusing, visualizing, interpreting and expressing through career orientation workshops, along with harnessing the kids’ respective aspirations in preparation for their future. This reinforcement anchors their anticipation of a brighter future onto a more concrete plan, which will hopefully give them a sense of direction as they grow up.		The workshops involve teaching basics in drawing and coloring, do-it-yourself activities that include recycling and reusing, visualizing, interpreting and expressing through career orientation workshops, along with harnessing the kids’ respective aspirations in preparation for their future. This reinforcement anchors their anticipation of a brighter future onto a more concrete plan, which will hopefully give them a sense of direction as they grow up.
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	'''Volunteer Design Work'''		'''Volunteer Design Work'''

	[[File:7986425_orig.jpg\|~~300px~~\|thumb\|right\|Volunteer Design Work]]		[[File:7986425_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Volunteer Design Work]]

	UP TFA did volunteer work by helping with the completion of the architectural and engineering drawings for the renovation of seven housing units in Tondo, Manila that qualified for the Appropriate Housing Program of the Samahan para sa Angkop na Pabahay ng San Pablo Apostol (SAPSPA).		UP TFA did volunteer work by helping with the completion of the architectural and engineering drawings for the renovation of seven housing units in Tondo, Manila that qualified for the Appropriate Housing Program of the Samahan para sa Angkop na Pabahay ng San Pablo Apostol (SAPSPA).



	'''Talks and Symposiums'''		'''Talks and Symposiums'''

	[[File:9921835_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|AKO Hero ACLE]]		[[File:9921835_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|AKO Hero ACLE]]
	As part of UP TFA's initiative to promote the importance of having a safe and livable shelter for all and the value of architecture and its allied fields, TFA invites resource speakers from agencies that work towards the same goals to impart ideas and share their experiences.		As part of UP TFA's initiative to promote the importance of having a safe and livable shelter for all and the value of architecture and its allied fields, TFA invites resource speakers from agencies that work towards the same goals to impart ideas and share their experiences.
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	'''KDCC Project'''		'''KDCC Project'''
	[[File:12647446 1053120174759255 7501660730437514460 n.jpg\|~~300px~~\|thumb\|right\|KDCC Project]]
			[[File:12647446 1053120174759255 7501660730437514460 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|KDCC Project]]

	The KDCC Project is a Volunteer Design and Construction Project spearheaded by the UP Task Force Arki for the benefit of the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) located in UP Diliman. The KDCC, a project of the UP Center for Women's Studies, is in need of help in the redesign and restoration of its areas that were damaged by typhoon Lando last 2015.		The KDCC Project is a Volunteer Design and Construction Project spearheaded by the UP Task Force Arki for the benefit of the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) located in UP Diliman. The KDCC, a project of the UP Center for Women's Studies, is in need of help in the redesign and restoration of its areas that were damaged by typhoon Lando last 2015.
	The goal is to help out in the design and construction of the landscaping of KDCC.		The goal is to help out in the design and construction of the landscaping of KDCC.


			[[File:12140679_1058023017575662_6090748662746627853_n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|PUNLA]]





	'''Punla: Planting Seedlings of Hope'''		'''Punla: Planting Seedlings of Hope'''
	~~[[File:12140679_1058023017575662_6090748662746627853_n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|PUNLA]]~~
	Punla is a tree planting project by the UP Task Force Arki aimed at contributing to the Philippine environment.		Punla is a tree planting project by the UP Task Force Arki aimed at contributing to the Philippine environment.

			[[File:2061029_orig.jpg\|160px\|thumb\|right\|TFA WEEK]]
	'''UP TFA WEEK'''		'''UP TFA WEEK'''

	~~[[File:2061029_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|TFA WEEK]]~~
	UP Task Force Arki was founded on July 2, 1986. The organization celebrates its anniversary week during the week of the World Habitat Day which is on the first week of October. UP TFA Week consists of talks, exhibits, internal and external activities, and alumni dinners among other events.		UP Task Force Arki was founded on July 2, 1986. The organization celebrates its anniversary week during the week of the World Habitat Day which is on the first week of October. UP TFA Week consists of talks, exhibits, internal and external activities, and alumni dinners among other events.


	== Contact ==		== Contact ==

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	[[File:1476500 593041414100469 248337178 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|~~left~~\|UP TFA Members]]		[[File:1476500 593041414100469 248337178 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|UP TFA Members]]

	UP Task Force Arki has five (5) standing committees:		UP Task Force Arki has five (5) standing committees:

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	[[File:1476500 593041414100469 248337178 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|~~right~~\|UP TFA Members]]		[[File:1476500 593041414100469 248337178 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|UP TFA Members]]

	UP Task Force Arki has five (5) standing committees ~~which include the Projects Committee, Publicity and Creatives Committee, Finance and Marketing Committee, Membership Committee, and the Education and Research Committee.~~		UP Task Force Arki has five (5) standing committees:

			Projects Committee

			Publicity and Creatives Committee

			Finance and Marketing Committee

			Membership Committee

			Education and Research Committee.

	== Projects and Events ==		== Projects and Events ==

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			[[File:11002626_860628214008453_3357227718466426743_n.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|UP Task Force Arki]]

	UP TASK FORCE ARKI (UP TFA) is the UP College of Architecture's only service-oriented student organization. Established in 1986 at the height of martial law and student-led activism, its founders were compelled to action by the worsening urban housing crisis and sought to attract like-minded design students to nurture patriotism and social awareness.		UP TASK FORCE ARKI (UP TFA) is the UP College of Architecture's only service-oriented student organization. Established in 1986 at the height of martial law and student-led activism, its founders were compelled to action by the worsening urban housing crisis and sought to attract like-minded design students to nurture patriotism and social awareness.

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	'''UP TFA Executive Board 2015-2016'''		'''UP TFA Executive Board 2015-2016'''

			[[File:645371.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|center\|UP TFA Executive Board 2015-2016]]

	Standard Bearers		Standard Bearers
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	Publicity & Creatives Committee Vice Head: Erma Cobico and Ciara Gascon		Publicity & Creatives Committee Vice Head: Erma Cobico and Ciara Gascon



	== Members ==		== Members ==

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			[[File:1476500 593041414100469 248337178 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|UP TFA Members]]

	UP Task Force Arki has five (5) standing committees which include the Projects Committee, Publicity and Creatives Committee, Finance and Marketing Committee, Membership Committee, and the Education and Research Committee.		UP Task Force Arki has five (5) standing committees which include the Projects Committee, Publicity and Creatives Committee, Finance and Marketing Committee, Membership Committee, and the Education and Research Committee.



	== Projects and Events ==		== Projects and Events ==
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	Eskwela Caravan is a program spearheaded by UP TFA program that aims to engage students in learning activities about Zero Waste Management and Sustainable Designs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. This school-to-school project, a first in many years, is the organization’s answer to addressing the current social issue of Global Warming by information dissemination, and igniting action among the youth in various elementary schools in the Metro. This is dome through talks, workshops and creative activities that teach the students the value of Zero Waste Management.		Eskwela Caravan is a program spearheaded by UP TFA program that aims to engage students in learning activities about Zero Waste Management and Sustainable Designs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. This school-to-school project, a first in many years, is the organization’s answer to addressing the current social issue of Global Warming by information dissemination, and igniting action among the youth in various elementary schools in the Metro. This is dome through talks, workshops and creative activities that teach the students the value of Zero Waste Management.


			[[File:1779756 620446658026611 615252048 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Eskwela Caravan]]

	This year, as part of the goal to increase the awareness of the public on the importance of architecture and the allied fields, UP TFA will now hold career talks and workshops with high school students that shall introduce them to the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design. This would involve a workshop on creating presentation materials to express their design concepts.		This year, as part of the goal to increase the awareness of the public on the importance of architecture and the allied fields, UP TFA will now hold career talks and workshops with high school students that shall introduce them to the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design. This would involve a workshop on creating presentation materials to express their design concepts.
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	An art workshop for kids of the Masagana community, that is currently assisted by Technical Assistance Organization – Pilipinas (TAO-Pilipinas), an NGO with most of its members being alumni of UP TFA. This was held last October 2013 and February 2014 together with the kids of the Masagana Community in Angat, Bulacan.		An art workshop for kids of the Masagana community, that is currently assisted by Technical Assistance Organization – Pilipinas (TAO-Pilipinas), an NGO with most of its members being alumni of UP TFA. This was held last October 2013 and February 2014 together with the kids of the Masagana Community in Angat, Bulacan.
			[[File:1743561 633171366754140 1893256530 n.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Halina't Maglikha]]

	The workshops involve teaching basics in drawing and coloring, do-it-yourself activities that include recycling and reusing, visualizing, interpreting and expressing through career orientation workshops, along with harnessing the kids’ respective aspirations in preparation for their future. This reinforcement anchors their anticipation of a brighter future onto a more concrete plan, which will hopefully give them a sense of direction as they grow up.		The workshops involve teaching basics in drawing and coloring, do-it-yourself activities that include recycling and reusing, visualizing, interpreting and expressing through career orientation workshops, along with harnessing the kids’ respective aspirations in preparation for their future. This reinforcement anchors their anticipation of a brighter future onto a more concrete plan, which will hopefully give them a sense of direction as they grow up.

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	'''		'''Community Architects Network Workshop'''
	Community Architects Network Workshop'''


			[[File:721169048.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|3rd CAN Regional Meeting and Workshop]]

	The Community Architect Network [CAN] is a program under the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights [ACHR] based in Bangkok, Thailand. The ACHR is a regional coalition with members in 17 Asian countries was established in 1988 by non-government and community-based organizations, professionals and individuals actively involved in housing concerns of the urban poor.		The Community Architect Network [CAN] is a program under the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights [ACHR] based in Bangkok, Thailand. The ACHR is a regional coalition with members in 17 Asian countries was established in 1988 by non-government and community-based organizations, professionals and individuals actively involved in housing concerns of the urban poor.
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	'''		'''Habitat for Humanity Build'''
	Habitat for Humanity Build		[[File:4927246_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Habitat Build]]
	'''

	This activity is a collaborative housing project of the Habitat for Humanity Philippines with the other organizations volunteering to help build of houses where members of the poor and informal settling community in a specific area can relocate and live. Members and applicants of UP TFA eagerly volunteer to engage themselves with the manual labor on the construction of these houses. These builds help Habitat for Humanity to lessen costs in construction but beyond that, these hands-on experiences highlight the value of our collective actions as part of our social responsibilities.		This activity is a collaborative housing project of the Habitat for Humanity Philippines with the other organizations volunteering to help build of houses where members of the poor and informal settling community in a specific area can relocate and live. Members and applicants of UP TFA eagerly volunteer to engage themselves with the manual labor on the construction of these houses. These builds help Habitat for Humanity to lessen costs in construction but beyond that, these hands-on experiences highlight the value of our collective actions as part of our social responsibilities.

	'''		'''Volunteer Design Work'''
	Volunteer Design Work'''
			[[File:7448450_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Volunteer Design Work]]

	UP TFA did volunteer work by helping with the completion of the architectural and engineering drawings for the renovation of seven housing units in Tondo, Manila that qualified for the Appropriate Housing Program of the Samahan para sa Angkop na Pabahay ng San Pablo Apostol (SAPSPA).		UP TFA did volunteer work by helping with the completion of the architectural and engineering drawings for the renovation of seven housing units in Tondo, Manila that qualified for the Appropriate Housing Program of the Samahan para sa Angkop na Pabahay ng San Pablo Apostol (SAPSPA).


	'''		'''Talks and Symposiums'''
	Talks and Symposiums'''		[[File:9921835_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|AKO Hero ACLE]]

	As part of UP TFA's initiative to promote the importance of having a safe and livable shelter for all and the value of architecture and its allied fields, TFA invites resource speakers from agencies that work towards the same goals to impart ideas and share their experiences.		As part of UP TFA's initiative to promote the importance of having a safe and livable shelter for all and the value of architecture and its allied fields, TFA invites resource speakers from agencies that work towards the same goals to impart ideas and share their experiences.
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	'''		'''KDCC Project'''
	KDCC Project'''		[[File:12647446 1053120174759255 7501660730437514460 n.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|KDCC Project]]

	The KDCC Project is a Volunteer Design and Construction Project spearheaded by the UP Task Force Arki for the benefit of the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) located in UP Diliman. The KDCC, a project of the UP Center for Women's Studies, is in need of help in the redesign and restoration of its areas that were damaged by typhoon Lando last 2015.		The KDCC Project is a Volunteer Design and Construction Project spearheaded by the UP Task Force Arki for the benefit of the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) located in UP Diliman. The KDCC, a project of the UP Center for Women's Studies, is in need of help in the redesign and restoration of its areas that were damaged by typhoon Lando last 2015.
	The goal is to help out in the design and construction of the landscaping of KDCC.		The goal is to help out in the design and construction of the landscaping of KDCC.

	'''
	Punla: Planting Seedlings of Hope'''		'''Punla: Planting Seedlings of Hope'''
	Punla is a tree planting project by the UP Task Force Arki aimed at contributing to the Philippine environment.		Punla is a tree planting project by the UP Task Force Arki aimed at contributing to the Philippine environment.

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	UP TFA WEEK''		UP TFA WEEK''
	UP Task Force Arki was founded on July 2, 1986. The organization celebrates its anniversary week during the week of the World Habitat Day which is on the first week of October. UP TFA Week consists of talks, exhibits, internal and external activities, and alumni dinners among other events.		UP Task Force Arki was founded on July 2, 1986. The organization celebrates its anniversary week during the week of the World Habitat Day which is on the first week of October. UP TFA Week consists of talks, exhibits, internal and external activities, and alumni dinners among other events.

			[[File:2061029_orig.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|KDCC Project]]

	== Contact ==		== Contact ==

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			UP Task Force Arki was an offshoot of the Community Design Service Extension Program of the UP College of Architecture. It began in 1986 at the height of martial law and student activism with a volunteer group of 8 students who were inspired by their professor, Architect Manahan “to uplift the worsening urban housing situation of the time”.

	~~UP Task Force Arki was an offshoot of the Community Design Service Extension Program of the UP College of Architecture~~. ~~It began in 1986 at the height~~ of ~~martial law and student activism with~~ a ~~volunteer group of 8 students who were inspired by their professor, Architect Manahan “to uplift the worsening urban housing situation of the time”~~.		Its members have worked conscientiously with other organizations that are also involved in providing assistance to our less fortunate countrymen who aspire for better living standards. Being students of architecture, they share acquired knowledge so that everyone will have not only an affordable home but also a quality shelter.

	Its members have worked conscientiously with other organizations that are also involved in providing assistance to our less fortunate countrymen who aspire for better living standards. Being students of architecture, they share acquired knowledge so that everyone will have not only an affordable home but also a quality shelter.		However, aside from giving other people a chance to live better lives, they, as an org also build each other. The camaraderie and the good repertoire that they have, help members through everyday in the college, which at times could be so trying and difficult. Having been founded in a year of political revolution, UP TFA proves to be a revolution itself. It is a modification on how people should view the members' present status, and future profession, which is being an architect.

	However, aside from giving other people a chance to live better lives, they, as an org also build each other. The camaraderie and the good repertoire that they have, help members through everyday in the college, which at times could be so trying and difficult. Having been founded in a year of political revolution, UP TFA proves to be a revolution itself. It is a modification on how people should view the members' present status, and future profession, which is being an architect.

	== Goals and Principles ==		== Goals and Principles ==

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About the organization

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	Today, the organization aims to explore and implement architectural and design solutions that respond to the community and various societal issues in order to uplift and empower Filipinos in all levels of the society. It achieves its goal through various activities such as talks and symposiums, research projects, joint building projects, community outreach projects, among others. UP TFA is a university-wide organization with members from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, and Journalism courses among many others.		Today, the organization aims to explore and implement architectural and design solutions that respond to the community and various societal issues in order to uplift and empower Filipinos in all levels of the society. It achieves its goal through various activities such as talks and symposiums, research projects, joint building projects, community outreach projects, among others. UP TFA is a university-wide organization with members from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, and Journalism courses among many others.



			== History ==

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			UP Task Force Arki was an offshoot of the Community Design Service Extension Program of the UP College of Architecture. It began in 1986 at the height of martial law and student activism with a volunteer group of 8 students who were inspired by their professor, Architect Manahan “to uplift the worsening urban housing situation of the time”.

			Its members have worked conscientiously with other organizations that are also involved in providing assistance to our less fortunate countrymen who aspire for better living standards. Being students of architecture, they share acquired knowledge so that everyone will have not only an affordable home but also a quality shelter.

			However, aside from giving other people a chance to live better lives, they, as an org also build each other. The camaraderie and the good repertoire that they have, help members through everyday in the college, which at times could be so trying and difficult. Having been founded in a year of political revolution, UP TFA proves to be a revolution itself. It is a modification on how people should view the members' present status, and future profession, which is being an architect.

	== Goals and Principles ==		== Goals and Principles ==