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21/01/2025

Embark on the journey of sustainable development with EISPB 2025!

Do you have a strong interest in integrating environmental sustainability into every facet of our lives? In collaboration with PUP CADBE Research and Innovation Club, we call you to the 1st International Conference on Environmental Integration on Sustainable Perspective and Beyond (EISPB). This transformative conference will be held from April 10 to 12, 2025, inviting experts, practitioners and students from around the world to research, discuss and collaborate to develop new approaches to a better sustainable future.

PUP CADBE Research and Innovation Club is pleased to connect with you through this great opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and ongoing work on environmental protection. We encourage the participation of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers and innovators from all disciplines.

Explore 13 key topics aimed at making the world a better place, such as food security, energy transition, urban development, climate change adaptation, sustainable resource management, and the use of AI in smart cities.

What’s in store for you?
• The opportunity to exchange ideas with leading experts in the field and share the results of the study.
• Chance to publish your work in Springer’s prestigious Advances in Science, Technology Innovation (ASTI) book series
• Networking possibilities with people that share similar interests worldwide.

Here are the important dates to remember:
Abstract Submission Deadline (Third Round): January 31, 2025
Last Notification for Abstract Acceptance & Approval to Present: February 15, 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline: February 15, 2025
Notification of Preliminary Acceptance or Rejection of Full Paper: March 10, 2025
Payment Start Date: December 31, 2025
Payment End Date: March 10, 2025
Conference Launch: April 10, 2025

Seize this great opportunity to join and contribute to something great. Let’s foster an ecologically responsible global community!







Layout by: Aeryl Dierson Magahis
Caption by: Karla Ysabelle Conde

21/01/2025

𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙡𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨!

The much awaited licensure exam is right around the corner! This is your the moment for you to showcase your hard work, dedication, and burning passion that you have given for your dreams. You are now a step closer to the future you are striving for. Be confident with your skills, trust in your abilities, and fearlessly take on this challenge with determination. You have everything it takes to succeed, so go out there and make it happen. The world is ready for your brilliance!

13/01/2025

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝟗: 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴; 𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴' 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴' 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴' 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴' 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦; 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.

𝘈𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘰 "𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵", "𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵", "𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦", 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰'𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘸𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺.

-Mico Balaoro
Photographs: Kristelle, Louise, Jam, PJ

12/01/2025

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 9 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘚 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 5-4, 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳, 𝘈𝘳. 𝘙𝘦𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘰 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘑𝘳., 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴' 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘯-𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩, 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘈𝘋𝘉𝘌 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

Photographs: Aliyah Joy, Philip, PJ, Kristelle

12/01/2025

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 22 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘚 𝘈𝘙𝘊𝘏𝘐 5-2, 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘑𝘰𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳-𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢-𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴.

Photographs: Aliyah Joy, Philip, PJ, Kristelle

12/01/2025

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆: 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 9 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘚 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 5-3 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘪𝘯-𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳-𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳, 𝘈𝘳. 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘰 𝘑𝘳. 𝘛𝘦𝘫𝘶𝘤𝘰.

Photographs: Aliyah Joy, Philip, PJ

08/01/2025

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆: 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 9 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘚 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 5-1 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩; 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳-𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘳. 𝘙𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘮 𝘙𝘢ñ𝘰𝘴𝘢.

Photographs: Aliyah Joy, Philip, PJ, Kristelle

07/01/2025

Good Luck, Future Architects!

The much-anticipated 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝟵 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 begin today, January 7, and will run until January 11, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily at CEA building, PUP Manila. During this week, our 5th-year Architecture students will proudly present their theses, showcasing their hard work, creativity, and dedication. These deliberations mark the culmination of their academic journey, where they share innovative ideas and solutions that reflect their passion and expertise in the field.

We encourage all CADBE students to attend and support their fellow future professionals. This is a great opportunity not only to cheer on your friends and seniors but also to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your own academic pursuits. Let's come together to celebrate their achievements and show them the strength of our community. Best of luck to everyone presenting—this is your moment to shine!

06/01/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭.✨

Out of five outstanding grantees, three hail from PUP - College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment, showcasing the university’s dedication to excellence in heritage conservation and research. These future architects have demonstrated exceptional vision in their thesis projects, which delve into preserving and celebrating the Philippines’ rich cultural and historical legacy.

Each project uniquely explores structures across the country, from ancestral lands to architectural treasures, emphasizing their importance to our identity as a nation. The SaliksikPamana grant, sponsored by ARC LICO International Services Corp., recognizes their dedication to safeguarding our heritage for future generations.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the grantees! Your commitment to honoring and revitalizing Filipino traditions is truly inspiring.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! ⁣
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ARC LICO International Services Corp. proudly awards the SaliksikPamana Thesis Grant 2024-2025 to our five grantees. These 5 students and their respective thesis projects are dedicated to heritage conservation and research in the Philippines. Each topic studies and builds upon our cultural and historical legacy within unique structures across the country. ⁣
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𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐳𝐚 & 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬⁣
Project Title: Heritage Tourism Development of Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave Site, Cotmon, Camalig, Albay⁣
School: Bicol University – Institute of Design and Architecture⁣
Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave, dating back to approximately 3,000–4,000 B.C., is a natural structure found in Camalig, Albay. Its name, meaning “blow of the wind” in Bicolano, reflects the cave’s well-ventilated chambers. This project aims to revitalize the cave as a sustainable heritage tourism destination, enhancing visitor engagement while preserving its historical and environmental integrity.⁣
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𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠⁣
Project Title: A Historical Analysis and Digital Reconstruction of the Administracion de Correo and Old Provincial Jail in Naga City⁣
School: Bicol University – Institute of Design and Architecture⁣
The Administracion de Correo, established circa 1826, is a remnant of Spanish colonial architecture in Naga City. Serving as both the provincial post office and jail, it stands as one of the markers of the city’s rich historical background. This project involves a comprehensive historical analysis and digital reconstruction to preserve and highlight the structure’s significance, ensuring its stories are documented.⁣
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𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐀. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚-𝐚𝐲⁣
Project Title: Forms of Entanglement: A Sensitive Adaptation of Pantayong Pananaw in Designing a Tboli House of Living Traditions⁣
School: Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila⁣
This research focuses on the Tboli community in South Cotabato, renowned for their rich intangible cultural heritage, including traditional weaving and music. The project proposes a Tboli House of Living Traditions, utilizing indigenous knowledge systems and materials to create a space that fosters cultural preservation and transmission.⁣
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𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚⁣
Project Title: Strike From Below: Designing a Community Center from the Church Ruins of the Old Pantabangan Town Through Wabi Sabi⁣
School: Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila⁣
The Old Pantabangan Church, an 18th-century structure, was submerged in the 1970s during the construction of the Pantabangan Dam. Occasionally resurfacing during droughts, it serves as a poignant reminder of the town’s history. This project proposes relocating the ruins to higher ground, integrating them into a community center to preserve the cultural identity of Pantabangan’s displaced community.⁣
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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐚⁣
Project Title: Time Space Reverb: Applying Architectural Ruining and Resonance in Transforming Casa Hacienda de Tejeros into a Public Learning Commons⁣
School: Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila⁣
Casa Hacienda de Tejeros, the site of the historic Tejeros Convention on March 22, 1897, played a pivotal role in Philippine history as the assembly that established the first revolutionary government. This project seeks to transform the ruins of this significant site into a public learning commons to resonate with historical significance and present educational needs.⁣
Quote: “To honor the past is to empower the present with its lessons and beauty.”⁣
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The projects of these students exemplify different aspects of our built history and culture. We eagerly anticipate the results of their work and how it can further expand the breadth of Filipino architectural heritage.

01/12/2024

𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣!! If you’ve got a passion for writing, creativity, and making an impact, we want you. Join us as we inform, instill, inspire, and express fresh ideas. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧!✍

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23/11/2024

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧!✍

Join us 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝—the official student publication of the College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment, this year as we set foot in a brand new school year, conquering endless academic contingencies—whether online or face-to-face.

We aim 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺—To cover various College, University, and Nationwide events. As well as 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹—honing skills on campus journalism, delivering truth-biased information catered to the masses. To inspire—speak your thoughts through Opinion and express your creative side through Literature. Join us at The Freehand—To inform, to instill, and to inspire.

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Illustration by: Rica Pareño

09/11/2024

𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖: 𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗔𝗥. 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗟 𝗔. 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗢, 𝗙𝗨𝗔𝗣

Manila, Philippines – On November 5, 2024, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) College of Engineering and Architecture hosted a highly anticipated face-to-face lecture featuring esteemed Ar. Daniel A. Lichuaco. The lecture-- held in the College of Engineering and Architecture building's AudioVisual Room, offered the students and the faculty a deep dive into the complexities of urban planning and design, with a particular focus on the evolving role of architects in shaping modern cities.

The program began promptly at 9:00 AM with opening remarks from Ar. Emilie Garcia, who welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of engaging in such field-related discussions. Ar. Jocelyn A. Rivera-Lutap then took the stage to explain the event’s rationale, highlighting the significance and relevance of the talk in contributing to additional knowledge and experience for the participants.

Around 9:30 AM, Ar. Lichuaco commenced his lecture, sharing insights drawn from his extensive experience in the industry. He addressed the fundamental differences between urban planning and urban design. He spoke passionately about the architect's role in both areas, emphasizing the importance of blending technical knowledge with creative vision to build cities that are not only functional but also livable and sustainable.

Following this, to further engage his audience, Ar. Lichuaco conducted an interactive activity, guiding students through a small drawing esquisse—a quick sketching exercise where they could apply the concepts he had discussed. This hands-on component allowed students to experiment with design solutions, enhancing their comprehension of urban planning principles by putting theory into practice.

The session, which extended into the early afternoon, wrapped up at 1:00 PM. Ar. Melba Andalecio-Paual delivered the closing remarks, expressing gratitude for Ar. Lichuaco’s time and contributions to the students’ learning experience. She praised his dedication to advancing architectural knowledge and inspiring the next generation of architects. A token of appreciation was presented to Ar. Lichuaco, marking the close of an insightful and enriching event.

- Elainah Jacinto
Photographs: Liza, Rose, Ivy, PJ, Philip, Eunice

04/11/2024

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗣. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱

Pitching problems to be solved regarding accessibility to healthcare, transport networks, coastal vulnerabilities, unsafe gendered spaces, and many others, BS Environmental Planning students defended their respective topics as part of their Pre-thesis /Service Learning Arrangments.

The output of their research are policy making for local ordinances, place-based program interventions, or development maps which are all part of their training as future environmental planners.

The three-panel jury is composed of EnP. Ibylou Golla, Ar. EnP. Charity Gicale, Ar. EnP. Felicisimo Tejuco Jr.

04/11/2024

𝗨𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗞𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗕𝗘 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝟮

UAP Rizal Kalayaan 100 Chapter and PUP - College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment collaborated for the second time to sponsor three aspiring architecture students through scholarship program, 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝟮, which took place at the PUP CEA Building Room 213, last October 19, 2024.

The scholarship program aimed to help the chosen students in their academic journey to being architects by providing a laptop and financial assistance. Students were encouraged to submit their applications prior to the event in hopes of being one of the recipients. Among the number of applicants, three students were chosen to receive the assistance provided by the sponsors of the said program.

Sydney Gail Maagad, a 2nd Year Architecture student, became the recipient of the laptop and a mentorship grant provided by UAPRK100 Chapter while 5th Year students, Jazper Recto and Jireh Guarin receives financial assistance for their thesis. The two organizations who helped with the scholarship program, UAPSA - PUP and The Freehand, also received financial assistance from the sponsors.

Ar. John Ryan Santos, principal architect at the firm John Ryan Santos + Partners, was invited as the keynote speaker of the event with a lecture titled Healthcare Design in Architecture. He tackled about the on-going and future projects his firm is currently working on, the important notes to remember when designing healthcare buildings and encouraging the students who are currently doing thesis under healthcare design to approach him for questions regarding the field.

The event begun at around 9 AM with opening remarks from PUP CADBE’s Dean, Ar. Emilie Garcia and UAPSA Rizal Kalayaan 100 Chapter Program Director, Ar. Jonas Cruz Makiramdam. Members of the UAPSA Rizal Kalayaan 100 Chapter was also present to show their support to the program. The event was made possible and sponsored by Boysen, MMOSER Associates, Great Year Industries Corporation Manila and John Ryan Santos + Partners.

Alexa Paragas, 2024
Photographs by Philip Noniscan and Paul Justin Balaoro

04/11/2024

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗦 𝗘𝗣, 𝗔.𝗬 '𝟮𝟰-'𝟮𝟱

The Preliminary Title Defense for Environmental Planning students takes place today, Monday, November 4, 2024, as part of their thesis requirements for A.Y. 2024-2025. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Room 201A, both juniors and seniors from BS EP 3-1 and 4-1 will present their individual and group thesis topics to a panel.

The presentations, showcasing the Pre-Thesis/ Service Learning Arrangements (SLA) under the curriculum, will be attended by BS Environmental Planning students, faculty members, and the CADBE community.

Good luck to all Environmental Planning students as they take on this challenge. May their hard work and preparation bring them success in their thesis defense.



Creatives: Roeven Balmes

01/11/2024

𝙻𝚞𝚗𝚊𝚗 𝚗𝚐 𝙺𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝙿𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚊

𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘬𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘬𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘯𝘰, 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯. 𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘸 𝘴𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢, 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘣 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰.

𝘒𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘰, 𝘠𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘉𝘢𝘫𝘢𝘶 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘛𝘉𝘰𝘭𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘰 | Rouved Mendoza, Jam Rose Mana-ay, PJ Balaoro, Mila Macapugas

29/10/2024

ADVISORY

In consideration of our faculty members and students who will be going to their hometowns to observe All Saints and All Souls Days, classes on October 30, 31, November 2 and 3, 2024 at all levels in all PUP campuses shall be conducted via asynchronous online mode.

Please be guided accordingly.

ADVISORY AS OF 10:07 PM OCT 29, 2024

In consideration of our faculty members and students who will be going to their hometowns to observe All Saints and All Souls Days, classes on October 30, 31, November 2 and 3, 2024 at all levels in all PUP campuses shall be conducted via asynchronous online mode.

For College of Law, classes on October 30, 31, November 2 and November 3, 2024 shall be conducted via synchronous online mode.

Please be guided accordingly.

15/10/2024

We warmly invite all PUP Architecture students to join us on October 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Room 213, College of Engineering and Architecture Building, PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila.

The event will feature the awarding of financial scholarships to selected thesis students and a brand new laptop to a deserving student beneficiary.

Our keynote speaker, Ar. John Ryan Santos, Principal Architect of John Ryan Santos + Partners, will deliver an insightful address on Healthcare Design in Architecture, offering valuable guidance for students working on healthcare-related thesis projects and enriching the knowledge of all attendees.

Complimentary snacks and lunch will be provided for participants, and a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to recognize your participation.

This is a significant opportunity to gain knowledge, engage with fellow architecture students, and receive guidance from industry professionals. Let’s come together to support the next generation of architects and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Due to limited slots, prior registration is required.

Register here: 👉 https://forms.gle/oizUz3qVg4z2aCaQ9

Creatives: UAPSA PUP | Athena Ashely S. Andino