The Maharlikan Times is the official newsletter of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Manila Maharlika Chapter. This issue, dated August 2026, covers the chapter's activities, leadership, and initiatives for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
The Maharlikan Times is the official newsletter of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Manila Maharlika Chapter. This August 2026 issue, the seventh in a new series, is addressed to the chapter's members and partners, covering the start of the fiscal year 2026-2027.
The issue opens with a welcome message from Chapter President Ar. Dona C. Del Mundo, who introduces the year's theme, 'Grace in Action, A Legacy in Motion.' It then lists the new Board of Directors for FY 2026-2027, including officers such as the Vice President for Operations, Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor.
A section on chapter committees details the chairs and members for groups like External Affairs, Green Architecture and Heritage Design, Membership and Internal Affairs, and the Philippine Architecture Festival (PAFNAM). Other committees cover publications, sports and recreation, and CSR initiatives.
The newsletter looks back at the previous term, FY 2025-2026, highlighting the outgoing board's achievements, including the Ruby Award commemorating the chapter's 44 years since being chartered in 1981. It also describes the Induction and Turnover Ceremonies held on July 14, 2026, at Citadines Bay City Manila.
A feature on the Maharlikan Forum, the chapter's podcast, explains how it brings together architects and experts to discuss topics like history, sustainability, and public speaking. A special collaborative episode, 'Why an Architect,' produced with UAP Area B, explored how design rooted in local context can preserve cultural identity.
The issue concludes with an article on the future of Filipino architecture, arguing that traditional flood control methods in Metro Manila are insufficient and that new approaches are needed.