SCE head lauds achievements of Filipino architects

Filipino architects are to be commended for their contribution to the Kingdoms development, said Ghazi Al-Abbasi, an architect and secretary-general of the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE). It goes without saying that the contributions of Filipino architects in national development during the past decade is well-recognized, Al-Abbasi said when he recently graced the induction of new officers of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP). The event was attended by some 100 Filipino architects who are UAP members. He added that Filipino architects have participated in the development of various projects in the Kingdom. Mario A. Balboa, an electronics engineer and chairman of the Philippine Council of Engineers and Architects, also delivered an inspirational message. Filipino architects have participated in various global projects so that UAP members could take pride in their talents, he said. Labor Attache Resty Dela Fuente also attended the induction ceremony and also talked on the occasion, noting that architects are one of the key partners in nation-building. The new UAP officers, headed by Clamor Lecitona, were presented by Eldrid B. Refil, 2009-2011 charter president, and inducted to office by Labor Attache Dela Fuente. Asiddin K. Arabain, immediate past president, presented UAPs activities during his term, which included seminars, workshops and social services.

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SCE head lauds achievements of Filipino architects