People

JOSE PEDRO RECIO

Principal Architect

Jose Pedro "Bong" Recio received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas in 1975. He began his international career in architecture with his move to Hongkong in 1976, where he joined one of Hong Kong’s long established architectural firms, Eric Cumine Associates.

In 1978, he joined another well-known architectural firm, Wong Tung International, as Design Architect and stayed on for six years. In 1984, M. Moser Associates, Ltd. invited him to join their firm with the position of Associate and was subsequently offered partnership two years later. In 1988, Mr. Recio went on his own and co-founded RECIO+CASAS, Ltd.

In 1992, he moved back to the Philippines. Since then, Mr. Recio has worked on a number of major projects in the Philippines – Shangrila in Boracay, The Cebu Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the Church of the Gesu and The New Rizal Library at the Ateneo de Manila University, among others.

In 2008, Mr. Recio established RCHITECTS, Inc. a professional architectural firm where he remains as Principal, leading a team of architects to deliver retail, residential, hospitality and institutional projects, . Notable projects include The Bellevue Resort Bohol, The San Antonio Plaza in Forbes Park Makati, and the FEU-Tech Center.

Affiliations:

Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Habitat for Humanity Philippines
Member of the United Architects of the Philippines and ASEAN Architects Registry
A Fellow of the Philippine Institute of Architects
An International Associate of the American Institute of Architects.

AGNES L. LOSANTAS

Project Management Team Head | Licensed Architect

Agnes holds a BS Architecture degree from the University of Sto. Tomas and a Graduate Diploma from the University of the Philippines School of Urban & Regional Planning.

With more than 25 years of experience in architecture, engineering, academe, and real estate development under her belt, she leads the Project Management Team of RCHITECTS, Inc. The team is involved from the initiation of the project with the Principal, the Designers and the Client, to the planning, execution, monitoring and control of the Design Process. Agnes attributes the conscious practice of good project management as the key to a successful project execution.

Affiliations:

Member,UAP-Greenbelt chapter
Core Group, Green AP
Secretariat committee, UAP-Green Architecture Movement (2014)
Member, Heritage Conservation Society

ANGELITA LIM

Interior Design Team Head | Licensed Interior Designer

Talim started her career as a draftswoman then as a furniture designer and on to racking up two decades of commercial and hospitality interior design experience. Her dedication to her craft, her focused approach, and the passion in her work, has have been the driving force to find challenge in her work with international firms in the Philippines and in Singapore.

As head of the Interior Design department, she provides the design direction to a dedicated team of interior designers and architects working on interior design projects of SSI retail stores, Ayala Land Inc., Federal Land Inc., Buddha Bar Manila, and the Security Bank Centre.

Affiliations:

Member, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers

RAUL BUMANGLAG

Architectural Design Team Head | Licensed Architect

Raul finished his degree in Architecture at the University of the Philippines. Throughout the 1990s, he worked in Singapore, handling various landmark projects notably the Suntec City Development and the Nanyang Polytechnic campus. One of the highlights of his Singapore experience was his participation as a member of the DP Architects Pte Ltd. winning team in the National Arts Center Design Competition. Upon his return to the Philippines in September 1996, he focused his design efforts on his own practice gaining further experience in design and management.

After more than 20 years of diversified and foreign experience in design, Raul heads the RCHITECTS, Inc. Design Team, tasked with developing innovative and unique designs solutions.

FREDERICK CLEMENTE

Production Team Head | Licensed Architect

Fred finished his architectural degree at University of Santo Tomas in 1994. He started his career in a design and construction firm, and several architectural firms before moving to Dubai for work. In 2007, he took up a course in Project Management at the Society of Engineers, Dubai to address his desire for further learning. In 2012, he completed successfully the Leadership and Management Development Program from Ateneo de Manila University as an addition to his growing skills in management.

He heads the firm’s Production Team Department, the team that is responsible for the detailed development of the design and for the delivery of the drawings for the construction of the firm’s projects. Fred is actively involved in the firm’s drive for efficiency by mastering the use of cutting edge production processes such as BIM, by utilizing standard procedures for the production of drawings, and with the ongoing updating of the firm’s standards library.

Affiliations:

Member,United Architects of the Philippines.

NEDELYN R. GUILLERMO

Project Manager

Ned joined RCHITECTS, Inc. when it was established in August 2008. In addition to her responsibilities as Project Manager to several projects, she has actively spearheaded Green Practice at the firm and is a dedicated representative of organized Green activities with PhilGBC and Berde. Green practices in the firm include continuing staff awareness and learning of “Green Design” for the purpose of incorporating this knowledge in the firm’s projects, as well as promoting “Green Habits” in the firm such as reuse, reduce and recycle.

MARIA TERESA FELICIDAD D.L. AGUSTIN

Senior Project Manager | Licensed Architect

Pompy finished her BS Architecture degree at the University of Santo Tomas and she completed the Leadership & Management Development Program at the Ateneo De Manila Professional Schools. Her expertise is in managing the demands of project stakeholders including consultants, clients and contractors from design up until project closeout in her calm, confident manner. These projects include high rise residential and office buildings, malls, schools, and resort hotels.

Affiliations:

Member,United Architects of the Philippines

APPOLO D. ARCAYA

Project Manager | Licensed Architect

Pol is knowledgeable in Design, Project and Construction Management, having finished his degree in Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas. In 2010, he earned a Master’s Degree in Construction Management at University of the East, while taking diploma courses in Basic Management Program and Effective Construction Management at the Asian Institute of Management.

DENNIS R. ANAYA

Design Manager, Architectural Design Team | Licensed Architect

Dennis finished his degree at Far Eastern University and has garnered more than ten years of experience in design conceptualization and architectural planning.

As Design Manager, he manages the design team’s schedule, processes and manpower allocation to meet the project’s required level of service. Dennis is also a full-time Senior Designer handling various projects types with varying complexities.

Affiliations:

Member, United Architects of the Philippines Manila Centrum Chapter

EDSEL M. BOSIL

Production Manager | Licensed Architect

Edsel finished his degree at at La Consolacion College. As Production Manager, he initiates the process of workflows. He manages workloads and schedules for a balanced team composition leading new staff in the right direction for every project.

Affiliations:

Member, United Architects of the Philippines

EDWIN FRANCIS H. CRUZ

Chief Design Detailer, Architectural Design Team | Licensed Architect

Edwin finished his degree at Mapua Institute of Technology and is experienced in designing, production, project coordination, and detailing.

He has been with the firm since its start, currently holding the position of Chief Design Detailer. As the Chief Design Detailer, Edwin initiates the development of working details by executing the work in freehand prior to these details being converted into digital format

Affiliations:

Member, United Architects of the Philippines
Member, Philippine Institute of Architects

ERICK V. BALCE

Production Manager | Licensed Architect

Erick finished his degree at the University of Santo Tomas. His work experiences in different architectural firms have strengthened his skills in in Planning, Production, and Coordination.

As Production Manager, he is responsible for the successful delivery of project deliverables by managing production schedules, manpower assignments, resources distribution and collaboration with different teams

Affiliations:

Member, United Architects of the Philippines

EUGENE S. AGUILAR

Project Manager

Eugene finished his degree at Mapua Institute of Technology and has held several design and management posts in local and overseas firms. His experience covers Architectural and Interior Design, as well as Project Management of Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Residential buildings. He is skilled in the latest digital design tools, including BIM, and he has completed training abroad for Facilities Management.

Affiliations:

Member, UAP – Makati Chapter
Member, Society of Engineers in Dubai, UAE

EXEQUIEL B. GALAN

Project Manager | Licensed Architect

Cris finished his degree at Adamson University. His tasks as Project Manager include site visits during the construction stage to ensure the delivery of the approved design intent. He and his team of project architects are exacting in their work to provide requested clarifications on the design, in a thorough manner and on time.

Affiliations:

Member, United Architects of the Philippines Metro Manila Hilaga (CAMANAVA) Chapter
Secretary, 2000-2001 and Chapter Past President from 2001-2002

HENRY L. BAYABAY

Production Manager | Licensed Architect

Henry finished his degree at Manuel L. Quezon University. His experience includes Design, Coordination and Production. He has worked on various high-rise projects in Saudi and Dubai. This experience gives him the expertise to translate his understanding of the needs of the construction site into the Production Team’s detail drawings that will,in turn, be well understood by the contractor and consultants.

JOSE VICTOR D. BORJA

Project Manager | Licensed Architect

JV finished his degree at the University of the Philippines, Diliman and then, he gained experience in working with designers based in the US, Spain and Finland. He worked as an expatriate in Dubai having Project Management as his main focus. His work required collaborations with various teams from Europe, Africa and the Middle eEast providing him a good understanding of people. His expertise covers Design and Construction Management.

Affiliations:

United Architects of the Philippines
Makati-CBD chapter serving as its president from 1999-2001 (during which he garnered two best chapter awards)

Jose Pedro Recio

Agnes L. Losantas

Angelita Lim

Raul Bumanglag

Frederick Clemente

Nedelyn R. Guillermo

Maria Teresa Felicidad D.L. Agustin

Appolo D. Arcaya

Dennis R. Anaya

Edsel M. Bosil

Edwin Francis H. Cruz

Erick V. Balce

Eugene S. Aguilar

Exequiel B. Galan

Henry L. Bayabay

Jose Victor D. Borja