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APEC
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ASEAN
ARCHITECTS
RESEARCH IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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SUBMITTED BY:
KRISTINE GEA Q. INABORE
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ARCH RAUL E. PABLO
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APEC Architects

 an international forum composed of twenty-one member economies with

the objective to act collectively to promote economic and technical
cooperation within the Asia-Pacific region.
 Its purpose is “to sustain the growth and development of the region for the
common good of its peoples”
 APEC builds on the World Trade Organization (WTO) General Agreement
on Trade in Services (GATS) principles for the progressive liberalization of
trade in services through the reduction of regulatory restrictions, leading
to reciprocal agreement between member economies where
appropriate
 It is a strategic priority of facilitating the mobility of qualified persons by
developing means for the mutual recognition of skills and qualifications

THE APEC ARCHITECTS PROJECT

 An initiative of the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group

(HRDWG), one of a number of sectoral groups established to implement
APEC programs
 Endorsed by the HRDWG at its year 2000 meeting in Brunei as a direct
response to the Groups’ strategic priority of facilitating mobility of qualified
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persons by developing a means for the mutual recognition of skills and

qualifications
 Managed by the APEC Central Council through the respective local
Monitoring Committees in the APEC economies.

The launching of the APEC Architect Register on 16 September 2005, Hong Kong
(http://www.apecarchitect.hk/apec_launch.htm)

The APEC Architect Project is based on a framework agreed to by participating

economies. In essence this involves:

o participating economies;
o a standard for being an APEC Architect, agreed to by participating
economies;
o the online Register of APEC Architects, provided in sections by
participating economies;
o overall governance provided by a Central Council that typically
meets every two years;
o administrative Monitoring Committees within each participating
economy;
o an Operating Manual that lays out the projects rules and procedures;
o a secretariat that provides administrative services.

PARTICIPATING ECONOMIES

 The APEC Architect Project has 15 participating economies

 The word 'economies' is used to describe APEC members because the
APEC cooperative process is predominantly concerned with trade and
economic issues, with members engaging with one another as economic
entities
 Member economies of the APEC Architect Central Council 2005 are:
Australia, Canada, People’s Republic of China, Hongkong China, Japan,
Korea, Malaysia, Republic of Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of the
Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and the United States of
America.
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STANDARDS OF BEING AN APEC ARCHITECT

 An APEC Architect is a person who is registered, licensed or otherwise

professionally recognized as an architect in a participating economy, and
whose name is enrolled on a section of the APEC Architect Register
maintained by that economy
 Participating economies have agreed to a set of requirements and
standards that must be met by an architect from any participating
economy to be accepted and recorded as an APEC Architect
 The APEC Architect criteria is based on:
o a recognized architectural education
o a minimum period of post-graduate practical experience, with
specified requisites
o registration, licensing or other requirements for full professional
recognition
o a minimum period of professional practice as a registered or
licensed architect, with specified requisites.

CENTRAL COUNCIL

 The Central Council has ultimate responsibility for all matters relating to the
APEC Architect framework. The Council comprises at least one
representative of each Monitoring Committee. The Council is responsible
for authorizing Monitoring Committees to maintain their sections of the
Register. Typically the Council meets every two years
 A decision to permit an economy to join the project rests with the Central
Council
 The Central Council's decisions are generally reached by consensus and
are not binding on the regulatory authorities of participating economies.
 The APEC Architect Central Council will operate for so long as it is
acceptable and desirable to participating economies.
 The Central Council has ultimate responsibility for the operation of each
aspect of the APEC Architect framework
 Its duties include the following:
o Maintenance of the APEC Architect Register
o Establishment of Monitoring Committees
o Oversight of the Reciprocal Recognition Framework
o Administration of the APEC Architect Project

MONITORING COMMITTEES

Responsibility for the project within participating economies is delegated

to monitoring committees. The duties of the monitoring committees
include the following:

o manage and make determinations on applications from architects

within economies to become APEC Architects
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o operate the APEC Architect Register within each economy

o provide representatives to the Central Council
o make public information about the APEC Architect Project

Monitoring Committees are the constituent bodies of the Central Council.

They nominate one or more representatives to the Council, with each
Monitoring Committee entitled to one vote.

THE COMPETENCE OF AN APEC ARCHITECT

The skills and knowledge required for admission to the APEC Architect Register
are defined as follows:

An APEC Architect must be competent to create architectural designs that:

• satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements;

• are informed by the history and theories of architecture and the
related arts, technologies and human sciences;
• demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people
and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and the
need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human
needs and scale;
• respond to environment concerns and address sustainability issues;
• show skill in land-use planning and the planning process;
• take account of cultural and social factors and demonstrate an
understanding of the responsibility of an architect to society.

An APEC Architect must be competent to translate a design concept into

built form and be able to:

• investigate and interpret design objectives and relevant issues and

prepare the brief for a design project;
• advise on project evaluation, feasibility studies and programs;
• evaluate and determine structural, constructional and engineering
elements of a building design and integrate the advice and design
of specialist disciplines into a building project;
• assess the physical influence on buildings and the technologies
associated with providing internal conditions of comfort and
protection against the climate, and coordinate and integrate
services systems to control them;
• meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by
cost factors and building regulations;
• provide advice on issues of construction, procurement and contract
administration;
• generate the documentation and information needed to translate a
design concept into a building;
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• manage the procurement of buildings, administer contractual

arrangements and monitor their construction.

An APEC Architect must be competent in the practice of architecture and:

• observe legal and regulatory obligations related to the planning and

construction of buildings;
• have adequate knowledge of the industries, organization and
procedures involved in the management and realization of a design
project as a building;
• observe the standards of conduct expected of a professional by the
community;
• maintain competence in relevant aspects of the practice of
architecture.

APEC ARCHITECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

In the Philippine Section, candidates for registration are required to have
achieved the prescribed number of continuing professional development units;
and must be active members of the Integrated and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects (IAPOA).

APEC Architects Conferment Ceremony on 22 June 2015, Philippines

(https://www.united-architects.org/assets/imgs/publications/41.pdf)

APEC ARCHITECT REGISTRATION CRITERIA IN THE PHILIPPINES

To be eligible to apply for registration as an APEC Architect, you must:

 have a degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture from a duly

accredited school or college of architecture;
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 have completed 3,840 hours or two years of practical pre-licensure

diversified experience;
 have passed the architect’s licensure examination given by the Board of
Architecture of the Professional Regulation Commission;
 have completed a minimum period of professional practice of 7 years
after licensure in your own economy, with experience gained in all of the
following phases and scopes of architectural practice:

 This experience must be gained in all of the following categories of

architectural practice:
 Preliminary Studies
 Design
 Contract Documentation
 Construction Supervision / Project Administration
 At least 3 years of that period from the date of application must
have been undertaken as an architect:
 With sole professional responsibility for the design,
documentation and contract administration of
buildings of moderate complexity; OR
 In collaboration with other architects, as an architect in
charge of and professionally responsible for a
significant aspect of the design, documentation
and/or contract administration of complex buildings.
 demonstrate currency of practice and competence thru records of
continuing professional development, and;
 be an active member of UAP-IAPOA (United Architects of the Philippines
– Integrated Accredited Professional Organization of Architects)

Source:

THE APEC ARCHITECT PROJECT PHILIPPINE SECTION

APEC MANUAL • 2006

http://www.apecarchitects.org/files/pdf/apec_operations_manual_2006.pdf
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ASEAN Architects

Association of
South-East Asian Nations

ESTABLISHMENT

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8

August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN
Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao
PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up
what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.
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ASEAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT ON ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE

The ASEAN Agreement on Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on

Architectural Services was signed by the ASEAN Economic Ministers on 20
November 2007.

The main objective for the agreement is to conform to the spirit of ASEAN co-
operations based on fair distribution of resources and benefits through
collaborative research and set standards and commitment of technological
transfer in architecture among ASEAN Member Countries.

It was signed during the 13th ASEAN Summit on November 19, 2007 in Singapore
by all the ten (10) ASEAN Economic Ministers.

• It enables the qualifications of professional services suppliers to be

mutually recognized by signatory member states, hence facilitating easier
flow of professional services in the ASEAN region.
• As provided in Article V of ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services
(AFAS), ASEAN member countries may recognize the education,
experience obtained, requirements met, and license granted in other
ASEAN member states for the purpose of licensing or certification of
service suppliers.

ASEAN Architects Conferment Ceremony on 22 June 2015, Philippines

(https://www.united-architects.org/assets/imgs/publications/41.pdf)

OBJECTIVES

 To exchange information in order to promote adoption of best practices

on standards of architectural education, professional practice and
qualifications;
 To conform to the spirit of ASEAN co-operations based on fair distribution
of resources and benefits through collaborative researches; and
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 To encourage, facilitate and establish mutual recognition of Architects

and set up standards and commitment of technological transfer among
ASEAN Member Countries.

ASEAN ARCHITECT

• Under the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on

Architectural Services, an ASEAN Architect (AA) is one who is able to
demonstrate to the Monitoring Committee that he is compliant with all the
set requirements in the Assessment Statement, the Implementing Rules
and Regulations, has paid the assessed fee, and whose name is
emplaced on the ASEAN Architect Register (AAR).
• An ASEAN Architect will be able to practice architecture in the specific
projects in which he/she has been adjudged to be competent under the
ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services.

Registered Foreign Architect (RFA)

 An AA who wishes to provide professional Architectural Services in another

participating ASEAN Member State shall be eligible to apply to the
Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) of a host participating ASEAN
Member State to be registered as a Registered Foreign Architect (RFA)
 A Registered Foreign Architect (RFA) will be permitted to work in
collaboration with designated Architects in the said host country, but
subject to domestic laws and regulations. The RFA shall not make
submissions to statutory authorities of the host country
 Privileges and Obligations of a Registered Foreign Architect (RFA)
o A Registered Foreign Architect (RFA) shall not be eligible to work in
independent practice in the Philippines, unless specifically
permitted by the Philippine Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA).
As the Philippine PRA has statutory responsibility to register an
Architect so as to protect the health, safety, environment, welfare
and culture of the community within its jurisdiction, it may require a
Registered Foreign Architect (RFA) to be subjected to some form of
supplemental assessment which aims to determine that the RFA:
 understands the general principles behind applicable codes
of practice and laws in the Philippines;
 has demonstrated a capacity to apply such principles safely
and efficiently; and
 is familiar with other special requirements operating within the
Philippines.
o A Registered Foreign Architect (RFA) shall provide Architectural
Services only in the areas of competence as may be recognized
and approved by the Philippine PRA. He/she shall also be bound
by:
 codes of professional conduct in accordance with the policy
on ethics and conduct established and enforced by the
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country in which he/she is registered as an ASEAN Architect

(AA); and
 prevailing Philippine laws and regulations.

The ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Architectural Services of the Philippines

(AMCASP)
 created in 2013 to develop, process and maintain an ASEAN Architect
Register (AAR) in the Philippines.
 It is composed of:
a) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Chairperson or
authorized representative
b) Two (2) members of the Professional Regulatory Board of
Architecture
c) Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and,
d) United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)

QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME AN ASEAN ARCHITECT (AA).

An Architect who has:

 Completed a five (5) year architectural program or its equivalent in a

university or school authorized by CHED
 Possesses a PRC Certificate of Registration and a Profession Identification
Card which entitles the Architect to practice architecture in the
Philippines
 Acquired practical and diversified architectural experience of not less
than ten (10) continuous years after graduation, of which at least five (5)
years shall be after licensure/registration
 Spent at least two (2) years in responsible charge of significant
architectural works within the five (5) years of professional architectural
practice
 Has complied with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
program/policy of the Philippines at a satisfactory level
 Has no record of serious violation on technical, professional or ethical
standards, local or international, for the practice of architecture

SECRETARIAT & CHAIRMAN

On 10th September 2015 in Manila, Philippines, the Handover Ceremony of AAC

Chairmanship from Philippines to Indonesia had been done. Indonesia will
continue as the Secretariat and Chairman for a 2 year term.
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Source:

ASEAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT (MRA)

ON ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
ASSESSMENT STATEMENT FOR ASEAN ARCHITECT

ASEAN ARCHITECTS – UAP WEBSITE

https://www.united-architects.org/members/asean-architect/

ASEAN ARCHITECT COUNCIL WEBSITE

http://site.aseanarchitectcouncil.org/main/3000/index.asp?pageid=167530&t=
about-aac#
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UAP attends 7th APEC Architect

Central Council Meeting
October 11, 2016 | By: KYP Staff

KUALA LUMPUR – The United Architects of the Philippines led by its UAP National
President, Arch. Guillermo H. Hisancha attended the 7th APEC Architect Central Meeting
held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last October 10-11, 2016. The Philippines delegation
include Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission Arch. Yolanda David-
Reyes, Chairman of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture, Arch. Robert S. Sac,
Past UAP National Presidents, Arch. Prosperidad C. Luis and Arch. Edric Marco C.
Florentino.

The Central Council has ultimate responsibility for all matters relating to the APEC Architect
framework, which include its primary duty is to decide the standards and criteria required
for registration as an APEC Architect and to establish operational procedures for
management of the APEC Architect Register. These are reviewed periodically by the
Council to ensure their continued relevance to the practice of architecture within the APEC
region and the effectiveness of the systems employed to assess them. The Council is
responsible for the authorization of Monitoring Committees to maintain a section of the
Register and for subsequent review of their continued conformance with APEC Architect
registration criteria.

It may be recalled that the Philippines, through the UAP, hosted the 4th Meeting of the
APEC Architect Central Council which was held from October 10-11, 2010 at SMX
Convention Center, Pasay City. The proceedings held in the Philippines has a unique
scenario of having back-to-back APEC events : the 1st International Conference of
Architects (ICA) held on Oct. 8-9, and the 4th APEC Architect Central Council Meeting held
on Oct. 10-11, 2010.

Currently, the Philippines has 54 APEC Architects.

SOURCE: http://uapnational.wixsite.com/kyponline/single-post/2016/10/11/UAP-attends-
7th-APEC-Architect-Central-Council-Meeting
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Philippines has 40 ASEAN Architects

REUEL JOHN F. LUMAWAG | December 3, 2014

THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) listed a total of 40 Asean architects

who can now practice their profession not only in the country but also anywhere in the
region.

"The Philippines, as of today, have 40 registered Professional Regulation

Commission accredited Filipino architects who are now integrated with the Asean
architecture," said Arch. Benjamin K. Panganiban Jr., accredited Asean architect, during
Wednesday's edition of Club 888 at Marco Polo Hotel.

Panganiban is the only Dabawenyo who is presently an accredited Asean architect.

There is also one each for General Santos City and Cagayan de Oro City while the rest are
Luzon-based architects.

As compared to Asean nations, the Philippines has the most number of accredited
Asean architects.

Panganiban said there were 52 of them who applied in 2013 and only 40 were
approved in July this year. This is barely one percent of around 38,000 licensed architects
in the country.

He said through the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and the PRC, they are
encouraging Filipino architects to apply and get an Asean architect accreditation since it
will open new opportunities.

Panganiban said if they are Asean architect,s they will be able to partner with other
Asean architects, which will allow the exchange of ideas and technology.

For example, he said when a Singaporean architect will practice in the Philippines,
they need to partner with a Filipino architect. The same applies if a Filipino architect will
offer services in other Asean countries.

He said the Filipino architects have the edge over other architects in the region
because of the Filipino's natural creativity and ingenuity in making architectural designs.

"[For example] the backbone of architecture in Singapore is all Filipino architects.

We have a lot of architects migrating to Singapore and setting up offices there and even
working for Singaporeans. They are the majority making the designs of the Singaporeans,"
Panganiban said.

Panganiban said some of the requirements that need to be complied are experience
of five years, a specialization, and continuing professional studies. There will be a
minimum fee of P5,000 and will be renewed every three years.
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He said the application is a challenge for local architectures because it is processed

in Manila.

Architect Jaime B. Gonzaga, UAP District D-1 director, said there have been
hesitations by some architects due to the need to process it in the capital.

SOURCE: SUNSTAR | https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/381195

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ASEAN architect urges Filipino colleagues to

be 'globally competitive'
Tessa Barre and Rambo Talabong | July 18, 2016
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – ASEAN-accredited architect and Frima Global Home
Corporation President Robert Mirafuente called on his Filipino colleagues to keep pace with
the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration.

"We just need to prepare professionally and be globally competitive by consistently

educating ourselves. Attending forums like this is a positive action to transform better,"
Mirafuente said at the 13th Green Forum organized by the Green Architecture Advocacy
Philippines (Green AP) on Friday, July 15.

Mirafuente said that most architects in the Philippines have only completed their
undergraduate degrees while their counterparts in other ASEAN countries have masteral and
doctorate degrees.

Mirafuente pointed out that only 52 out of the 39,000 registered architects in the Philippines,
including the 2016 board passers, are accredited to practice in other ASEAN countries.

“Unfortunately for Filipino architects, we are only at level 6. But many of our counterparts in
the ASEAN region are at level 7 and level 8," said Mirafuente, referring to the Philippine
Qualifications Framework (PQF), which indicates how architects are rated in terms of
educational attainment.

According to the PQF, architects with undergraduate degrees fall under the 6th level while
those who have obtained masteral and doctorate degrees are on the 7th and 8th levels,
respectively.

Indonesia has 90 ASEAN architects and Singapore has 78. Meanwhile, Malaysia only has 35
ASEAN architects while both Cambodia and Brunei have none.

Mirafuente urged all Filipino architects to apply for the accreditation since they are hoping to
have “borderless practice” of architects within ASEAN by 2020.

Improving the quality of Filipino architects

The current level of Filipino architects is a "reason to emphasize" the importance of the
continuing professional development (CPD) program, according Mirafuente.

The Architecture Act of 2004 or RA 9266, already promotes the CPD, seeking to improve the
quality of architects, enhance their competence, and ensure that they keep up with new
technologies and practices.
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GREEN ARCHITECTURE. Architect Robert Mirafuente (middle) with agripreneur Arsenio Barcelona (left), and
Engineer Arnel Alvarez (right) during the open forum at the 13th Green Forum organized by the Green
Architecture Advocacy Philippines (Green AP), July 15. Picture by Tessa Barre/Rappler

CPD, according to RA 9266, refers to a “sustaining and progressive learning process that
maintains, enhances, or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of architects.”

However, under the law, professional development is only “voluntary” for architects.

A proposed CPD measure, which was approved by the Senate in August 2015, makes the
continuous learning process a requirement.

“We are just waiting for the signature of President Duterte," said Mirafuente.

Once passed into law, at least 30 units of CPD are required for the renewal of professional
license for architects, Mirafuente said.

But in the end, there are "no professional secrets" that make Filipino architects stand out in
the global practice of the profession.

"We just have good Filipino traits like being warm-hearted and hardworking. We are
resilient," stressed Mirafuente.

The experience of the Philippines as a developing country that is vulnerable to disasters also
puts local architects in a good position to become experts in sustainable global design,
according to Mirafuente.
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"We can become experts in disaster-resilient design or we can become green architecture
specialists or consultants to the other countries which are increasingly affected by climate
change." – Rappler.com

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story said that the 2016 board passers are not included in
the registered architects in the Philippines. This has been corrected. We regret the error.

SOURCE: Rappler | https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/140123-asean-

architect-higher-standards-asean-philippines
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