Armand Eustaquio

Arch. Armand Michael R. Eustaquio’s involvement with Accessibility began in 1993 as a Member of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) for the first review and updating of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344. Since then he has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life of Persons with Disabilities by advocating for Inclusive, Accessible, BP344 Compliant Built Environments among all stakeholders: Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Property Developers, Government Agencies & Local Government Units, and Schools of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, & Interior Design.

Core Competencies
Services Offered Deliverables
1.0 Comprehensive Accessibility Audits on Existing Bldgs, & Bldgs under Construction Accessibility Audit Report with Design Recommendations
2.0 Plan Review of Architectural Plans and Specifications on all Phases of Design for new Buildings and Developments Plan Review Report with Design Recommendations
3.0 Comprehensive Orientation to Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (BP344) or the Accessibility Law Comprehensive Orientation to Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (BP344) or the Accessibility Law to concerned personnel (Accredited by the UAP CPD Council)


Current and Past Engagements as Accessibility Consultant
1. Accessibility Consultant, Steven J. Leach Jr. + Associates [Consultants] Incorporated for the World Bank Philippine Country Office from May to June 2006.
2. Accessibility Consultant, Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) and was tasked to conduct of Accessibility Audits on all operational Ferry Stations of the Pasig River Ferry System from July 2007 to September 2007.
3. Accessibility Consultant, Department of Energy from March 2008 to June 2009.
4. Accessibility Consultant of the British Council Philippines Office in February 2010.
5. Accessibility Consultant, Espina, Perez-Espina, and Associates for the Isabela Doctors Hospital in 2014 and the Santiago City Medical Specialists Hospital from 2013 to 2014.
6. Accessibility Consultant, UP Diliman Campus January to December 2016
7. Accessibility Consultant, Fairmont Raffles Hotel Makati for the Ayala Hotels and Resorts Group from August 2016 to November 2016.
8. Accessibility Consultant, Magallona + Aromin and Associates for the College of Saint Benilde Antipolo, Rizal Campus from December 2016 to March 2017.
9. Accessibility Consultant for the entire University of the Philippines System in covering all the Constituent Units (CUs) or Campuses of the University of the Philippines from UP Baguio to UP Mindanao. January 2017 to present


Current and Past Positions in the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)
1. Member, Technical Working Group that crafted and presented the 1993 amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of BP344 to various stakeholders prior to its adoption as the official updated IRR of BP344. This is the official IRR of BP344 that is currently being implemented.
2. Deputy Chairman, UAP Committee on Accessibility FY2000-2001 to FY2012-2013.
3. Project Chair, Accessibility Assessment Project of past UAP National President Ramon S. Mendoza in FY 2010-2011 and FY 2011-2012.
4. Chairman of the Committee on Accessibility Audits under the Flagship Programs during the term of UAP National President Arch. Ma. Benita O. Regala, fuap in FY2014-2015 and FY2015-2016.
5. Chairman, UAP Special Committee on Accessibility Audit for Private Buildings under the office of our National President Guillermo H. Hisancha, FY2016-2017 and FY2017-2018.
6. Chairman, UAP Special Committee on Accessibility Audit for Private Buildings under the office of UAP National President-Elect Benjamin K. Panganiban, FY2018-2019 and FY2019-2020.

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