An Introduction to the Report

"You will think about the changes in the profession even before you go to sleep tonight..."

That is what the host of the forum said to us. And we did talk about it. It's empowering yet its nerve wracking.

The Architecture Law has been passed last March 17, 2004.

The "UAP Matatag Chapter" composed of Noel, Jeck, Jot and myself attended the Makati Forum No. 1 which focused on four topics: the recently passed Architecture Law, the Construction Arbitration Law, the Modernization of the PRC and changes to be done to the National Building Code. It was done at the Milky Way Cafe in Makati. After buying McDonalds for the forum, we decided to register first then eat our dinner before the event. But upon reaching the function room, we found out that....dinner's free. "Hide the Evidence!!!"

So why am I writing the report on the forum in an informal manner? Because that is how the UAP Chapter planned the event. They had a sofa and several chairs laid out at one corner of the room and focused spotlights, like in a talk show.

Personalities in Attendance...(limited to those I got to note correctly =) )
Robert Sac, UAP NAtional President
Architect Villarosa, PIA President
Eugene Gan, BOA Chairperson
Bobby Mañosa
Raul Locsin

The event went smoothly, lasting for three hours. Focus was given on the Architecture Law, mostly on the new limitations to be introduced for all trades in the building industry, as to the extent of involvement of the interior designer, the engineer, the architect and the planner.

Next...the Construction Arbitration Law.