United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary-UP Diliman Chapter

About

The United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary — University of the Philippines-Diliman Chapter (UAPSA-UPD) is an institutional member of UAPSA National Inc., the prime and duly-recognized student organization of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP).

This national awareness organization with over 12,000 architecture student members from 77 active chapters nationwide aims to project the value and the importance of the role of Architecture students in nation building and public service by creating culturally and academically enriching opportunities that foster their holistic development, competency and character formation in the field of architectural study.

UAPSA-UPD caters most especially to the College of Architecture students of UP Diliman. In keeping up with the tradition of honing future-forward but socially-aware designers, it likewise empowers students by engaging in ventures in line with the standards and ideals of the United Architects of the Philippines and its mother organization, UAPSA National Inc.

Rooted on the principles of solidarity, comradeship, and holistic development oriented towards the advancement of awareness on both national and local university issues, UAPSA-UPD thrusts to become the epitome of merit and excellence in its selected field of endeavor.

Executive Committee

Executive Committee AY 2014-2015
Chapter President: Jeff Ray E. Fabello
Chapter Vice-President: Sharmaine Monique C. Go
Chapter Secretary: Kiezl L. Salvador
Internal Affairs Director: Gerard S. Alejandro
Membership Director: Juan Carlos A. Hechanova
External Affairs & Public Relations Director: Megan Joyce H. Cruz
Academics Director:
Melwyn Ruth V. Flores Finance & Properties Director: Keren Maxine L. Co
Publicity & Publications Director: Edilberto R. Co Jr.

Executive Committee AY 2013-2014
Chapter President: Ma. Edisa O. Villa
Chapter Vice-President: Rodolfo S. Espina Jr.
Chapter Secretary: Jeff Ray E. Fabello
Internal Affairs and Membership Director: Camille Beatrice J. Apilado
External Affairs & Public Relations Director: Sharmaine Monique C. Go
Academics, Finance and Properties Director: Kiezl L. Salvador
Publicity & Publications Director: Ma. Angelica Kristina A. Ramos

Activities

UAPSA-UPD is rooted on 3 Principles: Comradeship, Awareness and Competency.

Comradeship
-Team Building
-Apps Bonding
-Maroon Muscle
-Kumustahan
-UAPSA Fridays
-Area Assembly
-National Congress

Awareness
-Habitat for Humanity (Build Activities)
-Alternative Classroom Learning Experience
-National Headquarters Visit
-Excapade (Firm Hopping/Site Visits)
-PACE Fun Run
-Alterchitecture (An Ideas Competition on Architectural Innovation)

Competency
o UAPSA-UPD Week
o Hiyas ng Arki