Philippines has 40 Asean architects

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.

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