PIA begins 93rd year with new leaders
In recent years, the organization has focused on forward-looking initiatives addressing sustainability, resilience and urban development.
THE Board of Directors of the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) for 2026 to 2027 take their oath. (From left) national president Daniel Terence Yu, vice president for Administration Jose Pedro Recio, vice president for Professional Practice Abelardo Tolentino Jr., vice president for Public Affairs Frederick Sibug, national secretary Ma. Cynthia Naval, national treasurer Mylene Isidro, Director Hunson Co, director Germaine Ang, director Maria Cecilia Vega, district director-NCR Maria Lynn Del Rosario, district director-Southern Luzon Adonis Vie Crizaldo and district director-Central Luzon James Dale Miranda and Joselito Miranda, District Director - Northern Luzon
PHOTOGRAPHS by Yuko Shimomura for DAILY TRIBUNE
The Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) officially swore in its National Board of Officers for 2026–2027 as it embarks on its 93rd year of service to its roughly 600 active members nationwide.
Held on 16 April at the Manila Golf and Country Club, the ceremony saw the Board formally inducted by Professional Regulation Commission chair Conrad Onglao, who urged the new officers to uphold “the highest standards of professional excellence, ethical conduct and integrity within the architectural profession.” The Board was previously elected on 7 March through an organization-wide majority vote.
PROFESSIONAL Regulation Commission, Commissioner Conrad Onglao.
Leading PIA for 2026–2027 is national president Arch. Daniel Terence Yu, FPIA, supported by a roster of officers representing various sectors of the profession.
PIA national president Daniel Terence Yu.
Among those inducted were Jose Pedro Recio as vice president for Administration; Abelardo Tolentino Jr. as vice president for Professional Practice; Frederick Sibug as vice president for Public Affairs; and Ma. Cynthia Naval as national secretary. They were joined by Mylene Isidro as treasurer, along with directors and district heads representing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
PIA vice president for public affairs Frederick Sibug.
