The Freehand

28/08/2024

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐭... 𝐆𝐎!! 🏃🏁 The Community Learning Project is finally here! ✨

The wait is over! Angat Iskolar PUP - Education Committee proudly presents "𝗛𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮, 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼’𝘆 ‘𝗗𝗶 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗮." A Community Learning Project happening today, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟴, at 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹, 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆. 💗🌷

Join us as we celebrate learning as a journey, not a race! 🏆 Let’s break barriers together and create a community that values growth and education for all. 📚🧑‍🏫

28/08/2024

𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗

The PUP CADBE Department of Architecture has rescheduled the Architecture Qualifying Exam (AQE) 2024, originally set for August 29-30, to 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮-𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, due to adverse weather conditions, prioritizing the safety of exam takers and staff. This follows the suspension of classes at all levels in Manila by Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan on August 28, 2024, due to heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

27/08/2024

22/08/2024

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥?

Ang mga baybaying komunidad, mga mangingisda, magtatalaba, mga fish vendor sa Bataan at Cavite na nawawalan ng hanapbuhay at ipakakain sa kanilang pamilya? Ang mga Local Government Units (LGU) na patuloy gumagamit ng pondo para sa mga programa’t pagresponde?

Paulit-ulit nalang, “This is not the first time that SL Harbor Bulk Terminal Corporation, a subsidiary of San Miguel, was implicated in the sinking of a massive oil tanker, causing an oil spill.” pahayag ni Greenpeace climate campaigner Khevin Yu.

Ayon kay Jefferson Chua, nananatili ang langis, “oil breaks down, changes chemical compositions, but the toxins are still there.” lubos nitong naapektuhan ang shellfish at ang reproduksyon ng mga isda, pati na ang mga bakawan at tahanan ng mga migratory bird species sa Manila Bay. Mariing bigyang linaw na hindi lang panandalian ang epekto nito sa ecosystem na di kailanman matutumbasan ng salapi.

Hindi sasapat ang panandaliang ayuda, sa pangmatagalang epekto nito. Hanggang hindi nahahanap ang ugat ng pinagmumulan ng langis sa kailaliman, hanggang hindi napapanagot ang mga kumpanyang kumikita’t nagiging pabaya; Walang-saysay ang pang-araw-araw na pagsisikap sa ibabaw ng karagatan, walang katiyakan kung kailan makakalaya ang kalikasan sa industriyang patuloy ang pananamantala.

-𝙾𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚢𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚝 𝙶𝚞𝚑𝚒𝚝 𝚗𝚒 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚊 𝙼𝚊𝚌𝚊𝚙𝚞𝚐𝚊𝚜

21/08/2024

𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐐𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐲-𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

With the growing concerns of implementing the screen-flashing method for the upcoming Architecture Qualifying Examinations, the Department of Architecture organized a dry run test attended by 18 students, most of whom are visually impaired, in CEA Room 214 around three in the afternoon.

The new method’s concept provided questions flashed in the LCD monitor and printed answer sheets are given to each student. For the test, the students underwent 10 questions that lasted around 25 seconds. CADBE Dean Emilie Garcia and Chairperson for the Department of Architecture, Ar. Anjh Bilbao-Velasquez asked for the students' feedback and opinions after the dry-run exam.

The students provide varying concerns, with some expressing difficulty staring at the screen for a long period of time or suggesting the addition of a timer on the screen as they felt that it was their biggest concern for the new method in taking the AQE.

One student expressed their piece for the new method, stating, Nababasa naman po pero pag babasahin ko na po ulit yung question para macomprehend pa, naka next slide na.

Another one also voiced out, quote, Maari po na nililimitahan niya po yung students on how to manage yung pag-answer ng questions, iba-iba po kasi yung approach namin sa pagsasagot.

Dean Emilie Garcia discussed the potential need to transition to a newer method, with hopes of lessening the burden of work due to limited manpower of the department. She asked the students if at least 2-3 subjects could be executed in the screen-flashing method.

In response, the students stressed that the AQE is a crucial exam for everyone. Each of them has their own approach and time in answering, further stating that this sudden transition to the new method could potentially affect their varying strategies. They said the screen-flashing method could be applied on smaller exams in subjects where the stakes are relatively few rather than a major exam such as the AQE.

Upon hearing the students' concern, Ar. Velasquez echoed their sentiments to push for the return of the traditional pen and paper method. The traditional method is what they deem to have a relative degree of flexibility to their varying approaches in answering.

The Dean then ended the dry-run session with the decision to retain the traditional method for this year’s Architecture Qualifying Exam.

-Paul Justin Balaoro & Alexa Pascual, 2024

21/08/2024

20/08/2024

𝙺𝚠𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝙾𝚗-𝚝𝚑𝚎-𝙹𝚘𝚋

𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘴 𝘰 𝘊5, 𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘶𝘱𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘜𝘝

𝘈𝘭𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘰 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝘖 𝘥𝘪 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘰 𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘣 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘥𝘪 𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘨𝘮𝘢 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘬𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘭.

𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘸𝘦𝘬 𝘬𝘸𝘦𝘬 𝘴𝘢 𝘉𝘎𝘊? 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘣𝘢? 𝘓𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘥𝘪 𝘱𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘬 𝘴𝘢 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘢.

𝘈𝘭𝘢-𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨, 𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘢! 𝘛𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘯𝘢 𝘙𝘊𝘗, 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦?

𝘎𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘴𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘯, 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘯

𝘋𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘰𝘥 𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘮 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰, 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰

𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘯𝘪 𝘬𝘶𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘰. 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘰 𝘮𝘰 𝘱𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘢

𝘒𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘬𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰: 𝘊𝘈𝘋𝘉𝘌 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴
-𝘚𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘪 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘴

15/08/2024

Ciao, Sinta!

Our brilliant students and dedicated faculty members from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) - College of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (CADBE) are off to Sardinia, Italy, this coming September for the prestigious "8th International Conference on Conservation on Architectural Heritage (CAH) and Cities' Identity through Arts (CITAA)", to be hosted by the University of Portsmouth and Università degli Studi di Cagliari, and co-hosted by PUP.

This academic engagement which is set to occur from September 17 to 19, 2024 is launched by the International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange (IEREK).

This team of student researchers from CADBE Research and Innovation Club (CADBE-RIC) and faculty researchers from the college will present their discoveries in Italy to pursue championing sustainable development practices in our cities. Their research also attempts to safeguard historical architecture and other physical manifestations of cultural inheritance linked to the built environment. They also consider its value for current and future generations, equipping the nation with a sound infrastructure.
Padayon, mga taga-disenyo ng bayan!

Creatives: John Lester Y. Gabais

11/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

𝗔𝗤𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is in full swing. Held today, August 11, from 4 PM onwards, the event is drawing in second-year BS Architecture students, their parents, and faculty members. This crucial meeting aims to prepare attendees for the upcoming challenges and provide vital information for the examination process.

As students embark on this pivotal journey, remember that success comes from unwavering dedication and perseverance.




Creatives: Roeven Balmes

11/08/2024

Dumagat Remontados from General Nakar and Tanay demand to Stop Kaliwa Dam Project and called to Save Sierra Madre.

A press conference and mobilization were held in front of the DENR Main Office in Quezon City on August 8. The IPs spit nganga to a white fabric symbolizing the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) granted to the project by the DENR, showing their contempt and disapproval of the document.

In the upland areas of Tanay, Dumagats are farmers and tour guides to Mt. Daraitan. Conversing with the IPs, they reported that the recent typhoon Carina has caused unprecedented flooding along the riverbanks of the Kaliwa River, destroying houses and crops such as corn. It has also destroyed the bridge accessing the tourism rock formation of Tinipak River. Meanwhile, downstream the project in General Nakar, their new representative reported that the fishing grounds have become murky. They also pointed out that sewage from the barracks of the construction is deposited into the river.

Should the China-funded Dam push through, and with climate change-induced typhoons increase, barangay Daraitan and the Tinipak River will be inundated, submerging permanently residential and farming areas along its banks, tourism, and sacred sites, and with them the lives, livelihoods, and cultures of indigenous people.

02/08/2024

𝑳𝒊𝒉𝒂𝒎 𝒏𝒊 𝑲𝒖𝒚𝒂

'Di ko alam kung saan maaaring mag-umpisa.
Parang kahapon lang ang pagpila namin ng ate ko sa PUPCET. Isama na rin ang dasal ng aking ama at ina na makapasok ako sa kolehiyo nang bawas ang matrikula o libre kumbaga.

Sinubok din ang aming pasensya sa paghihintay ng resulta, at ayon, nakapasa.

Parang nito lang din ang pag-asikaso sa enrolment. Pagtitiis ng gutom tuwing bumibili ng gamit sa school, at ang paglalakad makabawas lang ng gastusin.
Maaaring tipikal sa inyo, pero sa akin, ito ang aking reyalidad; Naming mga iskolar.

Hindi biro ang pagkikipagbuno sa Sinta. Bukod sa talino at dunong, susubukin din ang iyong katatagan sa pangangarap.

Matatanong mo pa kung nasa tamang institusyon ka ba? Kasi bukod sa init at ingay ng paligid, eh walang-wala ito sa mga nakasanayan noong nasa SHS pa.

Totoo ang sinasabi nilang, kaluluwa mo ang mauubos at dapat ay handa ka na. O 'di kaya ay matutunan ito sa bawat araw ng pamamalagi.

At sa bawat pagsubok ay matututo kang lumaban para sa sarili mo. Maghanap ng tama at ipaglaban ang tama.

Idagdag mo pa ang tiyansa mong makakilala ng kaibigang gaya ni Dave at Tian, maloko ngunit alam mong hindi ka iiwan. Walang reserbasyon sa pagtulong.

O ang tiyansang makipag-usap at makakuha ng magandang ehemplo sa pag-aaral, gaya nina Benedict, Toshi, Sam at Joh.

O hindi kaya ay makasalamuhang muli ang mga kaibigan mong naging kapamilya mo na mula noon pa, gaya nina Cedie at Carmelle.

At sa bawat hakbang mo ay makakarinig ka ng palakpak mula sa mga kaklase mo, sa aking experience eh mula 5-4, at ang pag-unawa ng buong batch mo.

Kung nababasa mo ito, at ikaw ay bago pa lang sa CADBE, hayaan mong matakot ka. Dahil sa pagkatakot, malalaman mong mayroon kang tapang. At sa pangamba ay mahahanap mo ang karunungan.

Kung umabot ka man sa parte na ito ng aking liham, salamat. Isa akong buhay na patunay na kaya, ngunit sa iyong akmang oras at takbo. Nawa ay tatagan mo ang loob mo, dahil ikaw ay parte na ng CADBE. At ang patuloy na lilinang nito. Ngunit sa pagpapalawig, nawa ay 'di mo sayangin ang pagiging iskolar!

Isa ka sa bubuo ng ating bayan!

Kung nasaan ka man ngayon freshie na ako, nagawa mo! At hayaan mong ibigay natin ang energy na ito sa mga CADBEbies.

Ito si Kuya, hanggang sa muli!

Renz Dominique Opamil, 2024
Photograph by: Benedict Castillo

01/08/2024

𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐤 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐔𝐏'𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭

Interior Design Exhibit of PUP College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment (CADBE) students, titled HINANG: Bridging Bonds and Societal Responsibility Through Filipino Batok Art, took place at Ayala Malls Feliz. This event aimed to highlight the talents of PUP students and promote the rich heritage of Filipino Batok Art.

This year’s exhibit featured two design proposals from the students: a conference room within the CEA building inspired by Manobo tattoo art and the Es Drafting Room 208 influenced by the Kalinga Ethnic Community. These designs showcased the students' creativity and deep appreciation for indigenous Filipino art.

The main program began at 1:45 PM with a welcoming speech from Ar. Emilie T. Garcia, dean of CADBE, followed by a project brief presented by Jamia Antonette Arevalo, the HINANG chairman.
Among the notable attendees was IDr. John Paolo Castro, President of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), who delivered an inspirational message to the students and audience.

An awarding ceremony honored sponsors, guests, and speakers, led by Dean Emilie T. Garcia, Dean Remedios Ado, and IDr. Billie Dela Cruz. The event also featured a performance by members of PUP SILID.

Highlight of the exhibit featured the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 PM. The event continued until its conclusion at 5:00 PM, leaving attendees inspired by the fusion of traditional Filipino art and contemporary interior design.

Elainah Jacinto, August 2024
Photographs by: Paul Justin Balaoro

24/07/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡:

𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) announces that the enrollment for freshmen will be cease temporarily due to the heavy rainfall and floods brought by Super Typhoon Carina.

New enrollment schedule will continue in July 29, Monday to August 8, Thursday.

🪶: Alexa Paragas

24/07/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡:

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) placed the National Capital Region (NCR) under the State of Calamity as of today, July 24, 2024, due to heavy rainfall and floods brought by Typhoon Carina and the Southwest Monsoon.

Meanwhile, it is reported that gutter-deep flood level has been experienced around Pureza according to Light Transit Authority LRT-2. Varying floor levels are reported in areas at Pureza and Teresa.

On-going rescue operations by Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council are being carried out to help residents trapped in their homes due to non-stop rainfall and floods brought by Super Typhoon Carina.

If you find yourself stranded and in need of help, please contact Manila Disaster Emergency Operations Center (MDEOC)’s hotline and other government emergency hotlines posted below:

MDEOC Hotline
(02) 8568-6909
0950-700-3710
0932-662-2322

National Emergency Hotline
911

DSWD
8931-81-08

MMDA
136

NDRRMC
8911-1406

PNP
9117

PAGASA
8284-0800

DOH
8711-1001 to (02) 8740-5030

BFP
8246-0231
8246-0195

Red Cross
143

Coast Guard
8527-3877
8527-8482

To know more and be updated about hazards in your area, we encourage the use of the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH). Link will be posted below:
https://noah.up.edu.ph/know-your-hazards

We hope for every PUPians’ safety amidst the calamity brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the Southwest Monsoon. We urge everyone to immediately reach out and ask for help from the government emergency hotline or your area’s respective disaster emergency operations centre hotline should you find your safety at risk.

🪶: Alexa Paragas

24/07/2024

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24/07/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡:

Typhoon Carina continues its onslaught as it gains strength while traveling northward to the Philippine Sea. According to PAGASA, Typhoon Carina is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Signal No. 2 has been raised over Batanes with gale force winds reaching 62-88 kph in the next 24 hours.

Signal No. 1 has been announced on areas over Luzon, namely Babuyan Islands, Northern portion of mainland Cagayan (Claveria, Santa Praxedes, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Camalaniugan, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Santa Ana, Gonzaga) and Northern part of Ilocos Norte (Burgos, Bangui, Pagudpud, Dumalneg, Adams). Areas under Signal No. 1 are forecasted to experience strong winds reaching 39 to 61 kph within the next 36 hours.

Meanwhile, a Red Rainfall Warning has been issued for Metro Manila, Bataan, Rizal, Pampanga, and Bulacan. Cavite and Zambales are classified under Orange Rainfall Warning and Yellow Rainfall Warning is raised in Laguna, Batangas, Tarlac, and parts of Quezon province.

𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦:

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 - 911

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦
Hotline: 143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95
Disaster Management Office: 143(Staff), 132(Manager),133(Radio Room)

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 (𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠𝗖)
Trunkline: 911-5061 to 65
Phone Number: (+632) 91114016, (+632) 9122665

𝗣𝗔𝗚-𝗔𝗦𝗔
Hotline: (02) 824-0800

𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
GLOBE: 09171105686 at 09178272543
SMART: 09199116200
[email protected]

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟
Hotline: 117, 722-0650
Text Hotline: 0917-847-5757

𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗨 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗡𝗖𝗥)
Direct Hotline: (02) 426-0219, (02)426-3812, (02) 426-0246

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗
Trunkline: (02) 527-8481 to 89
Action Center: (02) 527-3877
0917-PCG-DOTC 0917-724-3682(Globe)
0918-967-4697

𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬
Hotline:136
Trunkline: (02) 882-4150-77
loc. 337 (Rescue)
255 (Metrobase)
319 (Road Safety)
374 (Public Safety)
320 (Road Emergency)
(02) 882-0925 (Flood Control)

𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
(DOTC) Central Hotline
Public Assiatnce Center: 7890

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬
Text Hotline: 0917-839-6462 (TEXTNAIA)
Terminals 1,2,and 4: 877-1109 and loc. 2444
Terminal 3: 887-7888 loc. 8046

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Alexa Paragas, 2024
Photographs by: PJ Balaoro

23/07/2024

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐈𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐏𝐔𝐏!

The PUP SILID wanted to express their proudest congratulations to the new July 2024 IDLE passers from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila!

Congratulations to the new IDr.!

𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢ñ𝘢, 𝘔𝘦𝘨 𝘚.
𝘋𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘻𝘢, 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 𝘙.
𝘋𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘨, 𝘌𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘗.
𝘓𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘰, 𝘠𝘢𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘷 𝘋.
𝘓𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺, 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘍.

The whole PUP family, together with the PUP-SILID is very proud of you! Let's continue our journey to design for the better!

Again, congratulations!

Mula sa'yo, para sa bayan!

23/07/2024

𝘽𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙!

Due to the severe weather conditions brought by the typhoon and the habagat, 𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟰. Students who were unable to enroll today or tomorrow should plan to reschedule their enrollment for July 25, 2024. In response to these disruptions, the enrollment period has been extended, with all deadlines now pushed forward by one day and continuing through August 5, 2024. The university emphasizes the importance of safety during these challenging weather conditions.

23/07/2024

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Environmental Planning program at Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila Campus, has reached full capacity for the upcoming academic year of 2024-2025 as of 5:54 PM, July 23, 2024. All available slots have been filled.

Prospective students are advised to consider alternative programs or courses listed as their second or third choices to ensure they have other academic options available.

News by: Criselda Tesoro

21/07/2024

The whole PUP College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment (CADBE) Community warmly welcomes and congratulates its newly-appointed Dean, Ar. Emilie Tiburcio Garcia, MSCM, UAP, effective today, July 22, 2024!

Ar. Garcia first joined the Faculty of the Department of Architecture in June 1991. With her experience and expertise in the built environment, she played a pivotal role in shaping the minds of many aspirants to the profession at the Sintang Paaralan. After six years of dedicated service, she resigned from the Department in December 1997. However, her commitment and passion for delivering quality architectural education led her back to the University in June 2010, where she resumed her role as a faculty member. Since then, she has continued to inspire and mentor students, leaving an indelible mark on the Department.

In addition to her contributions as a faculty member, Ar. Garcia also served as the Chairperson of the Architecture Department from June 1, 2019, until March 3, 2021. Her leadership and vision significantly impacted the Department, fostering an academic environment of excellence and innovation.

Ar. Garcia succeeded the college leadership from Dr. Ibylou B. Golla, PIEP, Chairperson of the Environmental Planning Department, who served as Officer-in-Charge of the College from September 18, 2023, to July 21, 2024.

As we welcome Ar. Garcia as our new College Dean, we are excited about the future of CADBE under her leadership and guidance. Her extensive experience, unwavering dedication, and profound knowledge will undoubtedly lead our College to new heights. We look forward to the positive changes and continued success that her leadership will bring.

Once again, welcome and congratulations, Ar. Emilie T. Garcia!

20/07/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

🗓️July 20, 2024
📍 CEA Building, 2nd floor

The Interior Design Aptitude Exam is taking place today at PUP’s College of Architecture, Design, and Built Environment (CADBE). Enrollees are demonstrating their skills and knowledge as they tackle various design challenges.

This exam is a key step for those pursuing careers in interior design. We look forward to seeing you here at CEA, CADBEshies!



Photograph by: Criselda Tesoro
Creatives: Roeven Balmes and Angelo Orosco

19/07/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝗔𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗; 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

The Drawing Aptitude Test for the BS Architecture program has officially concluded. All prospective architecture students who are planning to take the test are advised that the application process is no longer open.

In this regard, candidates are enjoined to consider other programs with remaining slots. This advisory aims to ensure that incoming freshman students have alternative academic pathways available.

Further details regarding the aptitude test results and next steps will be communicated to candidates through official channels accordingly.

News by: Criselda Tesoro

18/07/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

Today, July 18, marks the third day of enrollment at PUP Main Campus, where aspiring architects are showcasing their talents in the Drawing Aptitude Test. Held at the 2nd floor of the PE Building, this day has seen the highest number of enrollees on BS Architecture program so far.

Best of luck to all the creative minds tackling their skill tests, your future in architecture starts here!



Photographs by: Eunice Tagud
Creatives: Roeven Balmes and Angelo Orosco

17/07/2024

𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛– 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟭𝟱

Manila, Philippines – On July 15, 2024, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Main Campus hosted a significant orientation event for incoming architecture internship students at Bulwagang Balagtas. With the diligent efforts of the PUP College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment (CADBE) Student Council and various college organizations, the event successfully brought together 3rd and 4th-year students to prepare them for their forthcoming internships.

The morning program of the event commenced at 9:30 AM with a warm welcome from Ar. Emilie T. Garcia, UAP, setting a positive tone for the day. Dr. Jocelyn A. Rivera-Lutap, FUAP, followed with an introduction to the orientation, emphasizing its importance and the goals for the student’s professional development.

The main segment of the morning program featured a comprehensive discussion on office etiquette by Ar. Lawrence F. Intalan, M.Arch, UAP, RIBA. Ar. Intalan captivated the audience with practical examples and underscored the critical differences between academic and professional environments. His insights aimed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice, providing students with the necessary tools to excel in their internships.

The discussion was followed by an engaging question-and-answer session, where students had the opportunity to voice their concerns and seek clarifications on various aspects of their internships. This interactive segment allowed for a deeper understanding of the practical challenges they might face and how to navigate them effectively.

As the Q&A session concluded, the PUP CADBE Student Council organized the awarding of tokens of appreciation to the speakers and faculty members, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the student's learning journey. The gesture was met with heartfelt applause from the attendees, reflecting their gratitude.

An officer from the PUP CADBE Student Council delivered the closing remarks, encapsulating the day's key takeaways and encouraging students to approach their internships with enthusiasm and confidence. Around 11:30 PM, the morning program of the event concluded on a high note, leaving the students inspired and better prepared for their professional endeavors.

Following the successful morning session, the afternoon program was designated primarily—but not limited to—incoming 5th-year students. This segment of the event began at 1:30 PM with opening remarks from Ar. Marie Angeli Bilbao-Velasquez, UAP, MEEd, setting a focused and professional atmosphere.

The core of the afternoon program featured a crucial discussion on construction safety in the field by Ar. Rovalie Tamayao. Ar. Tamayao emphasized the importance of safety protocols, hazard recognition, and effective safety management practices, providing students with the essential knowledge to ensure their well-being and that of their colleagues in the professional environment.

A second question-and-answer session was held, giving students another opportunity to raise their concerns and have their questions answered directly by the speaker. This interactive segment reinforced the importance of open dialogue and provided clarity on various safety-related issues.

In line with the morning program's format, the Q&A session was followed by the awarding of tokens and certificates of appreciation to the speakers and faculty members. This gesture of gratitude highlighted the collaborative spirit and mutual respect within the PUP architecture community.

The event concluded with closing remarks from another PUP CADBE Student Council officer, who summarized the day's events and encouraged the students to apply the insights gained from the orientation in their upcoming internships. The afternoon program ended at around 4:00 PM, marking the successful completion of a comprehensive and enlightening day for future architects.

Elainah Jacinto, 2024
Photographs by: Eunice Tagud

17/07/2024

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗥𝗜+𝗘𝗫 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

This year’s CRI+EX Architectural Forum and Exhibition roused good critiques as the students from BS Architecture years 2-4 and 3-5 showcased their architectural works to the whole CADBE Community to see. From July 9th to 13th 2024, the 2024 Architectural Critique + Exhibit was held at the College of Engineering and Architecture Building, Room 200-A from 9 AM to 5 PM.

This annual critique and exhibition of PUP-CADBE architecture students' works is established to nurture these young architects' intellectual competencies and innovative thinking. Through this week-long event, students exhibited their exemplary topical sketches, lighting scale models, lighting fixtures, and acoustic boxes. The exhibit was treated as a tough critique session where students received helpful criticism on their work to improve their designs and approaches that will later benefit them in the long run as they ready themselves for professional practice.

The program was hosted by Riannie Gine Laguerta from BS Architecture 2-4 and Eunice Tagud from BS Architecture 3-5. As the event formally began, an opening remark was led by Ar. Marie Angeli Bilbao-Celasquez, UAP, MEED — wherein she pointed out how Architecture calls for both technical proficiency and creativity as it is a synthesis of art and science. Following that was an opening message from Ar. Eric Baño, who addressed the value of teamwork and putting everything on the line to succeed globally and elevate the Philippines' reputation. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was then led both by Ar. Marie Angeli Bilbao-Celasquez and Ar. Eric Baño. This ceremony represented how receptive these aspiring architects are to helpful critiques which will be their stepping stone in honing their skills.

As this year’s exhibit comes to an end, these aspiring architects will surely bring home good memories and insightful experiences. This event not only showed us how creative these students are but it also told us unique stories through their work of art. It was evident that this event greatly improved the students' experience, making them deprived of fresh opportunities and possibilities. It indeed marked a feeling of inspiration and achievement among the PUP-CADBE Architecture students.

Johara Zainal, 2024
Photographs by: Eunice Tagud

+EX2024

17/07/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪

Today, July 17, marks Day 2 of enrollment at PUP Main Campus, where first-year Environmental Planning applicants are taking the Diagnostic Test at the PUP Gymnasium. As these future planners tackle evaluative exercises, we’re eager to see who will excel and join PUP’s renowned Environmental Planning program. The path to shaping sustainable futures starts here!

Meanwhile, aspiring architects and interior designers are also showcasing their skills through aptitude exams for their respective programs.



Photographs by: Mark Louise Eligio
Creatives: Roeven Balmes and Angelo Orosco