Architect Rafael G. Chan is the first architect from Baguio City to be admitted to the APEC Architect Register (PH-00063). This distinction recognizes architects who have demonstrated extensive professional experience, ethical practice, and competence that meet internationally accepted standards across the Asia-Pacific region.
The APEC Architect Project was established to facilitate the provision of architectural services among participating economies within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). It provides a framework through which experienced architects may qualify for fast-track professional recognition in participating economies, subject to local laws and regulations.
Admission to the APEC Architect Register is reserved for architects who have demonstrated professional competence, substantial practical experience, continuing professional development, and a commitment to ethical practice.
While all practicing architects must first satisfy the licensing requirements of their own country, APEC Architect recognition represents an additional level of professional achievement. It acknowledges architects whose qualifications and experience have been evaluated against internationally agreed standards developed by participating APEC economies.
For clients, this distinction provides additional confidence that their architect has demonstrated competence consistent with internationally recognized professional benchmarks.
In 2019, Rafael G. Chan became the first architect from Baguio City to be admitted to the APEC Architect Register as APEC Architect No. PH-00063. The conferment recognized more than four decades of professional practice, technical expertise, and leadership in architecture.
The achievement also reflects the continuing advancement of architectural practice in Northern Luzon and reinforces RG Chan & Associates' commitment to maintaining professional standards that meet both national and international expectations.
International recognition is meaningful only when supported by real-world experience. Throughout his career, Rafael G. Chan has led the design of commercial developments, hotels, institutional facilities, master planning projects, and residential buildings throughout the Philippines.
Each project reflects the same commitment to thoughtful planning, technical competence, sustainability, and long-term value that forms the foundation of the APEC Architect framework.
Architecture is an investment that requires confidence in the professional leading the project. APEC Architect recognition assures clients that their architect has met internationally recognized standards for education, experience, professional competence, ethical conduct, and continuing development.
At RG Chan & Associates, these standards guide every commission—from private developments to commercial, institutional, hospitality, and planning projects throughout the Philippines.
Professional recognition is not an endpoint but an ongoing commitment to learning, innovation, and responsible practice. Through continuing education, sustainable design initiatives, and international professional engagement, RG Chan & Associates continues to build upon the principles represented by the APEC Architect designation.
Benefit from professional qualifications recognized across the Asia-Pacific region, backed by decades of successful architectural practice.