Who was the second Filipino registered architect after Tomas Mapua?

Who was the second Filipino registered architect after Tomas Mapua?

• A. Carlos Baretto
• B. Leandro Locsin
• C. Pablo Antonio
• D. Jose Maria Reyes

Answer: (A)

The question tests the historical sequence of who first became a licensed architect in the Philippines. Tomas Mapúa is widely recognized as the first Filipino to be registered as an architect, marking the start of Filipino professionals formally entering the field. The second Filipino to achieve registration in the professional archive is Carlos Baretto, which is why he is identified as the next in line after Mapúa. The other names listed—Leandro Locsin, Pablo Antonio, and Jose Maria Reyes—are notable figures in Philippine architecture, but their licensing happened later in the 20th century, so they do not hold the second position in this historical sequence.

The question tests the historical sequence of who first became a licensed architect in the Philippines. Tomas Mapúa is widely recognized as the first Filipino to be registered as an architect, marking the start of Filipino professionals formally entering the field. The second Filipino to achieve registration in the professional archive is Carlos Baretto, which is why he is identified as the next in line after Mapúa. The other names listed—Leandro Locsin, Pablo Antonio, and Jose Maria Reyes—are notable figures in Philippine architecture, but their licensing happened later in the 20th century, so they do not hold the second position in this historical sequence.