United Architects of the Philippines Del Pilar Bulacan Chapter

05/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARCHITECT MICHELLE🎉

May the year ahead be shaped with purpose, inspired by beauty, and filled with moments as extraordinary as the spaces you create.

05/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARCHITECR ERIC ESTINOPO!🎉

May your day be filled with joy, inspiration, and success!

05/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARCHITECT Ton Y Del Rosario🎉🎁

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with success and creativity.

28/08/2026

May your kindness and vision continue to build a better world, inspiration to others and making every life a little brighter.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARCHITECT MARICRIS CRUZ🥳🍰

27/08/2026

𝐔𝐀𝐏 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 “𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭” 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚

OPEN LETTER TO THE PUBLIC

The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the duly accredited professional organization of architects representing more than 65,000 registered and licensed Filipino architects, strongly denounces the persistent misuse of the word “architect” by the media and public commentators when describing masterminds of plunder, corruption, crime, or other negative acts.

Recent headlines and articles — such as referring to a government official as an “architect of plunder” — reflect a long-standing trend of equating the word “architect” with the mastermind of wrongdoings. This is not only misleading but gravely unjust to a profession that has, for centuries, been dedicated to the highest ideals of public service, safety, progress, and nation building.

An Architect, as defined under Republic Act No. 9266 or The Architecture Act of 2004, is a person professionally and academically qualified, registered, and licensed under the law, with the authority to practice architecture and responsible for the planning, design, construction, enlargement, conservation, renovation, remodeling, or alteration of buildings and the environment for human habitation.

An Architect is therefore a duly recognized steward of the built environment — one who upholds the principles of safety, sustainability, functionality, creativity, and social responsibility in shaping communities and advancing the quality of life of the Filipino people.

Words matter. When the media uses “architect” as a synonym for “mastermind of crime,” it corrodes public perception of the profession, trivializes years of education, licensure, and ethical responsibility, and undermines the trust that architects have worked hard to earn from the Filipino people.

We therefore urge all members of the press — in print, broadcast, and social media — to exercise discernment and precision in language. There are more accurate words available: “mastermind,” “perpetrator,” or “brains behind corruption.” To misuse “architect” is an affront to an entire professional community.

The United Architects of the Philippines calls on government agencies, private institutions, and media outlets to respect and preserve the dignity of the profession by refraining from such misapplications of the term.

The Filipino people deserve truth in reporting, and truth begins with words used responsibly. Let us not diminish a profession dedicated to building, by mislabeling it with those who destroy.

On behalf of the 65,000 registered and licensed architects of the Philippines, we categorically oppose and condemn the continued misuse of the word “architect” in negative contexts.

25/08/2026

Cheers to another year of designing, creating and building! Wishing you a birthday as wonderful as your vision.

24/08/2026

UAP – Del Pilar Bulacan Chapter successfully held its 2nd General Membership Meeting and Induction Ceremony on August 22, 2026 at La Casita Bistro, Malolos, Bulacan.

We were honored to have Ar. Benjamin K. Panganiban Jr., FUAP as our Guest Speaker, and welcomed our newly inducted officers and members.

A meaningful gathering of fellowship, leadership, and commitment to the profession. 🏛️

09/08/2026

Happy Birthday Arch. Jhen!

07/08/2026

01/08/2026

United Architects of the Philippines Regional District A2a FY 2026-27