Negrense Architects Inducted As The Newest Members and Officers of The Institute: Negros Occidental Formal Chartering Ceremony

written by: Ar. Steven Suñe

Representatives from PIA Cebu, the official sponsoring section, PIA Manila, and the National Board of Directors gathered in the events hall of Metro Inn in Bacolod City last August 30, 2014.  The PIA National President Ar. Arnel M. Colcol was also present in the event serving as the guest speaker.

Other notable guests were Ar.Ricardo O Afuang, FPIA- Chancellor; Ar.Ernie C. Popes, FPIA- Chairman Sec.Establishment; Ar.Delfin C. Pantangco Jr.,FPIA - COF Member; Ar.Delfin M. Viola III, FPIA- COF Member, Ar. Danny B. Alano, PIA- Pres. Manila Sec. & NCR Dist. Rep. & Ar. Norberto V. Uy, FPIA- Visayas District Director.

The newest corporate and associate members of the Institute from the newly chartered Negros Occidental Section.
Photo credits: Negros Occidental Section

Awarding of the Sponsor: DAVIES with PIA National President Ar. Arnel M. Colcol
and incumbent Negros Occidental President, Ar. Jomari Tolentino.
Photo credits: Negros Occidental Section

Several Negrense Architects were inducted as the newest officers and members of the institution. The formal ceremonies were led by Ar. Eric Nacorda of PIA Cebu. The highly qualified Officers of the PIA - Negros Occidental Section are following:
President, Ar. Jomari Tolentino;
Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Ar. Eden Telog;
Vice President for Public Affairs, Ar. Paulo Ballados;
Vice President for Professional Practice, Ar. Daniel Bayles;
Secretary, Ar. Wendy Trinidad; and
Treasurer, Ar. Argie Gapulan.

The newly inducted officers were also the ones who traditionally inducted the Associate and Affiliate members of the PIA Negros Occidental Section as their first official duty. The formal occasion was themed: “PIONEERS: First step into a journey towards the next frontier of architecture”.

The Cebu Section is the traditional sponsor of the chartering of Negros Occidental Section.
Photo credits: Negros Occidental Section

The event was definitely a huge success. Masskara Dancers entertained the guests during dinner.  Justine Garinganao and his band serenaded the crowd.  Ar. Ernand Steven Suñe and Ar. Wendy Trinidad-Mamar hosted the event.

Masskara Dancers to grace the event.
Photo credits: Negros Occidental Section

Incoming PIA Negros Occidental Section President, Ar. Joemarie Tolentino, delivered his Presidential Address. He was very optimistic with the new section and with his fellow group of officers. In his speech he said:

“Confidently, we look towards this year for us to actively participate in the institution. Tonight we make the FIRST STEP in our JOURNEY TOWARDS THE NEXT FRONTIER OF ARCHITECTURE.  

While I believe there will be challenges, I look forward to a great year ahead.” 

The newly inducted officers and members of the Philippine Institute of Architects - Negros Occidental Section.
Photo credits: Negros Occidental Section

edited and posted by Admin

March 16, 2015