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The document outlines the history of architecture in the Philippines, starting from the absence of formal architecture schools during Spanish colonial rule to the establishment of professional organizations and regulations. Key milestones include the formation of the Academia de Arquitectura in 1902, the reorganization into the Philippine Institute of Architects in 1945, and the eventual creation of the United Architects of the Philippines in 1975. It highlights the evolution of architectural practice and education in the country over more than a century.

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Uapsa

The document outlines the history of architecture in the Philippines, starting from the absence of formal architecture schools during Spanish colonial rule to the establishment of professional organizations and regulations. Key milestones include the formation of the Academia de Arquitectura in 1902, the reorganization into the Philippine Institute of Architects in 1945, and the eventual creation of the United Architects of the Philippines in 1975. It highlights the evolution of architectural practice and education in the country over more than a century.

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I.

Early Years and Foundations:

 Pre-1900s: No formal architecture schools in the Philippines during Spanish colonial rule.
The closest equivalent was the Maestro de Obra title, achieved through either academic
training or practical experience.
 1858: Felix Roxas y Arroyo, the first Filipino architect, begins practice after studying in
London.
 1877-1880: Roxas y Arroyo serves as Municipal Architect of Manila under the Spanish
government.
 1891: Julio Hernandez is among the first Filipino graduates of the Escuela Practica y
Professional de Artes Oficios de Manila.
 1894: Isidro Medina and Arcadio Arellano are among the first Filipino graduates of
the Escuela Practica y Professional de Artes Oficios de Manila.
 1896: Juan Carreon is among the first Filipino graduates of the Escuela Practica y
Professional de Artes Oficios de Manila.

II. Organization and Formalization:

 1902: Academia de Arquitectura y Agremensura de Filipinas (AAAF) is formed, merging


architects and surveyors.
 1903: The AAAF transforms into the Academia de Arquitectura, Ingenieria y Agremensura
de Filipinas (AIAAF), establishing the Tarifa de Honorios (professional practice standards).
 1921 (February 23): Philippine Assembly Act No. 2985 establishes separate boards for
architecture and engineering, allowing Maestro de Obras to register as architects. Tomas
Mapua, Carlos Barreto, and Antonio Toledo receive the first three architect licenses.
 1933: The Philippine Architects’ Society (PAS) is formed, modeled after the American
Institute of Architects (AIA).
 1938: The PAS drafts Bill No. 1850, proposing a separate statute for architectural practice
from engineering (approved in the second reading by the National Assembly).
 1941: PAS holds a national convention with 96 members; professional services are
promulgated; government architects are allowed to join. The Second World War interrupts
progress.

III. Post-War Reorganization and Unification:

 1945: The PAS reorganizes as the Philippine Institute of Architects and Planners (PIAP),
later renamed the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA).
 1947: The first Architectural Exhibition is held.
 1948: Republic Act No. 472 legalizes awarding public works designs to private architects
and engineers.
 1948: The League of Philippine Architects (LPA) is founded.
 1949: Republic Acts No. 544 and 545 separate architectural and engineering statutes (R.A.
545 later repealed).
 1950: Andres Luna de San Pedro receives the first Gold Medal Award for a Filipino
architect.
 1951: The PIA's Standards of Professional Practice are published.
 1953: President Quirino hosts a cocktail party for the PIA.
 1954: Carlos da Silva receives an AIA Honorary Membership.
 1957 (January 23): The PIA becomes a National Section of the Union Internationale des
Architectes (UIA).
 1958: The Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA) is formed.
 1965: APGA, LPA, and PIA approve the Architects’ National Code and Schedule of Fees.
 1969: A joint fellowship is held between APGA, LPA, and PIA; the Architect's Bowling Club
is formed.
 1971: The 50th anniversary of the profession is celebrated.
 1973 (April): Discussions begin between LPA, PIA, and APGA leading to the formation of
a Panel of Negotiators.
 1973 (June): President Marcos issues Presidential Decree 223, creating the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC).
 1973 (September 4): The Panel of Negotiators signs a Joint Communiqué outlining the
integration of the three organizations.
 1973 (December 10): The Joint Board Resolution for integration is passed.
 1974 (January 1): The Ad-Hoc Commission begins work on the constitution and bylaws
of the new organization.
 1974 (December 12): The Constitution and Bylaws of the United Architects of the
Philippines (UAP) are approved.
 1975 (March 26): UAP is incorporated.
 1975 (May 12): UAP receives accreditation from the PRC.
 1975 (December 12): The first UAP Board of Directors is elected.
 1976: UAP becomes a founding member of several professional organizations.
 1979: UAP becomes a founding member of the Architects Regional Council of Asia.
 1988: UAP becomes the National Section of the UIA.

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