UAPSA Haligi Publication

14/10/2025

𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙤𝙙 2.0: 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡

Beyond the convergence of minds and spirits in the field of design and construction—architecture– is a coalescence of collaboration and unity from different grounds but unified by one goal. As a stepping stone in creating an auspicious journey for this year, the United Architects of the Philippines- Student Auxiliary (UAPSA) Area D successfully concluded their team building entitled “UAPSA AREA D Team Building: Ang Pagsugod 2.0”, with a shared vision– to light a new legacy through dynamic teamwork and memorable moments, held at La Concepcion Resort, Naawan, Misamis Oriental on October 4- 5, 2025.

The team building event brought together all the participants and members of the UAPSA Area D from various school chapters and districts, uniting students and future architects and designers with the same passion in the horizon of design and creativity. With an objective to illuminate path and vibrant connection, this two-day event highlights the collective strengthening of the foundation between the members of UAPSA within Area D for the unified effort to future plans of the organization.

Packed with unending excitement and energy, the Amazing Race activity took place in the afternoon of the first day. Teams composed by different participants from various schools dashed from one station to another—bringing their wit and team work in order to surpass creative and physical challenges. Breaking the shyness of barriers among the participants, loud laughters, cheerful and playful competition filled the ground of the event venue. As the sun set and the night came, the socialization night activity brought a space for everyone to share heartwarming stories, unforgettable laughter, and building of new profound friendships. By the second day, the committees recognize the efforts and spirit of every participant in making the event successful through an awarding of certificates.

The synergies developed in the grounds of the venue were testaments of the fostered camaraderie and unity within. The two-day team building wasn’t just an activity— it was an experience of the built connections and bridges that linked the minds, hearts, and spirits together. The event is a reminder that just like architecture, teamwork and a strong foundation of trust always thrive beyond the walls. As the participants conclude the activity, it’s not only the certificates they are carrying— they carry new friendship and profound inspirations holding onto the belief that the future of architecture is brighter when it is designed and built together.

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝘆: Michael John Ante, Haligi Publication Deputy for Area D
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘆: Beoj Althea B. Sarigumba, Haligi Director for Area D

27/09/2025

25/09/2025

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗜 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Explore the meaning behind the logo of Haligi Publication through this in-depth elaboration. Each element designed with United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary’s (UAPSA) values of service, professionalism, camaraderie, and global competence.

This logo represents Haligi Publication’s determination and readiness in being UAPSA Chapters' eyes and ears nationwide. It embodies the organization’s vision to be a transparent-unbiased publication that serves all architecture students of the country.

“𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗲, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲”

23/09/2025

𝗨𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗔, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Haligi Publication — the official publication of UAPSA — embarks on its new term with unwavering commitment to fairness, integrity, and responsible publication. As we enter FY 2025–2026, we stand resolute in our mission to inform, inspire, and serve as a pillar of unity and progress for our members and the wider community.

With Haligi Publication, we ascend
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23/09/2025

𝗨𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗕, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Haligi Publication — the official publication of UAPSA — embarks on its new term with unwavering commitment to fairness, integrity, and responsible publication. As we enter FY 2025–2026, we stand resolute in our mission to inform, inspire, and serve as a pillar of unity and progress for our members and the wider community.

With Haligi Publication, we ascend
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23/09/2025

𝗨𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗖, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Haligi Publication — the official publication of UAPSA — embarks on its new term with unwavering commitment to fairness, integrity, and responsible publication. As we enter FY 2025–2026, we stand resolute in our mission to inform, inspire, and serve as a pillar of unity and progress for our members and the wider community.

With Haligi Publication, we ascend.
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23/09/2025

𝗨𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗗, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Haligi Publication — the official publication of UAPSA — embarks on its new term with unwavering commitment to fairness, integrity, and responsible publication. As we enter FY 2025–2026, we stand resolute in our mission to inform, inspire, and serve as a pillar of unity and progress for our members and the wider community.

With Haligi Publication, we ascend
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23/09/2025

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.

21/09/2025

Official Statement on Integrity for Public Works and Call for Accountability

The United Architects of the Philippines - Student Auxiliary (UAPSA) stands in solidarity with the Filipino people. Against corruption.
Demanding accountability and Good Governance.