As the sun sets on his term as President of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Davao Chapter, Ar. Gilbert Peter Fortich stands humble and grateful for the honor and privilege of serving this esteemed profession, the chapter, and its members for two fiscal years, 2019-2020 and 2022-2023.
It has been a truly fulfilling year, made possible by the overwhelming support of dedicated members and partners in the industry. It has witnessed record-breaking chapter events and experienced tremendous camaraderie, especially during the remarkable Defining Spaces 14.
As written on his Facebook Profile:
Today is the last day of my term as President of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Davao Chapter. It has been an honor and privilege in serving the profession as your leader for two fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2022-2023, the chapter and the members. It has been a fruitful year with overwhelming support from members and partners in the industries, record-breaking chapter events, support, booths, and crowd attendance during Defining Spaces 14. I will surely miss the wee hours of meetings, laughter, and brainstorming to solidify the chapter and profession with my fellow unified officers.
Trying to balance my work and serving the profession is one hell of a tough job worth cherishing and remembering. Thank you all to the solid set of officers for their undying support and dedication to our chapter: Neil Braw, Sheanna Infante, Kaye Patron, Mendrado Canusa IV, Joshua Ray Lasa, Carlyne Joy Tenecio-Solis, Lem Buhay, Gim Butas, Chassy Tesoro, Sandro Adora, Ramon P. Tanglao and of course the director of my heart whose been supportive on my journey to my 2nd term presidency, through my ups and down you are always on my side, Queen Malak. I see your effort all through and I love you more on that.
Thank you, UAP D1 Architects led by DD Neill P Pagcaliwagan, for the support and also to the most vibrant and hardworking National President Richard Garcia and National Auditor Mam Annie C. Pugeda. Dghan salamat sir/ma’am sa suporta sa chapter Thank you AVP Albert Rosel sa suporta always on my programs, a well-dedicated leader. To all Past President Council of UAP - Davao Chapter, thank you po.
To all my vibrant staff of GPG Fortich Architectural Firm, daghan salamat for your constant support. To all supportive partners in the industries; for their undying support for our chapter To all UAPSA schools, thank you so much. As I move forward to my next chapter at UAP National Commission of General Welfare and concentrate on my firm, My heart, willingness, and dedication to serving my profession is open always.
Daghan salamat sa inyong tanan. Mabuhay ang UAP! Mabuhay ang UAP - DAVAO Chapter! Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!
And this is your Chapter President Ar. Gilbert Peter G. Fortich, signing off.