The CAUP Journal

10/09/2022

"Our lives may be uncertain, but that makes life full of surprises and hidden wonders. This truth pushes us to appreciate every moment of our present lives and create beautiful memories to treasure" our Layout Artist Judith Paredes notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

08/09/2022

"What matters most is that you started working on things. It doesn't matter how rough the draft or the first outcome would be because by then, you'd already have the idea of which to change and improve, And then before you know it, you're already done," our Associate Editor Elorie Rose Tichangco notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

07/09/2022

"Make a significant change in your life, one step at a time. Rather than forcing the outcome you want, look at how you can work with things the way they are," our Editor-in-Chief Kent Marvin Mojica notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

06/09/2022

Despite the emergence of architectural technologies, calamities are yet to be inevitable. With environmental crises being the biggest consideration, the notion of a disaster-resilient community is only imperative during these times. The best infrastructure solutions for keeping a community safe are determined by which natural disasters pose the greatest risk. Consider high-risk zones, structure materiality, and, most importantly, the safety of its users when building new construction.

Written by: Faith Agripa

Read here: https://bit.ly/3APDAJe

By Faith Agripa It is a known fact that the Philippines is rich in scenic views of plains, coastlines, valleys, and mountain peaks. However, overshadowed by the majestic geological features are the…

05/09/2022

Due to the emergence of improved technology and structural developments, society tends to be blinded by the idea that modern advancements are the only elements needed to move forward. To set it right, a nation's progress is not solely measured through top-notch facilities and extravagant infrastructures. Less statistically, a well-developed country depends on how the community adapts to the evolving world while still preserving its roots in the cultural aspect. After all, our heritage contributes to shaping our identity as a community.

Written by: Danielle Kate Aquino

Read here: https://bit.ly/3RzDPPp

By Danielle Kate Aquino The Philippine heritage is undeniably rich. It can be experienced not just in textbooks and museums but also in the country’s well-preserved historical landmarks. Howe…

05/07/2022

Many Filipinos thought of the Marcos regime as a revival of architectural forms, with the way Brutalism was used as an architectural style—imposing, monolithic, and bleak, to say the least. Truth be told, some of the edifices built had underlying horrors from the past.

Written by: Kent Mojica

Read here: https://bit.ly/3upbdPz

By Kent Marvin Mojica Many Filipinos thought of the Marcos regime as a revival of architectural forms, with the way Brutalism was used as an architectural style—imposing, monolithic, and bleak, to …

12/06/2022

Happy Independence Day!

On this day about 124 years ago, revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo declared the country’s freedom after 300 years of Spanish rule. Although there was another date considered for the celebration of the country’s independence, June 12, 1898 was not only the very first milestone in our history books but it was the only date wherein Filipinos themselves declared the country free from oppressors.

May we always remember every fallen hero who continuously re-sparked the spirit of nationalism for us to live as we now do and to remind ourselves that those efforts should never be wasted. Our nation’s freedom and identity will always be what we make of it.

Layout by Hazel Marie Cagulada

10/06/2022

"Panatilihin ang pag-asa, magpatuloy sa paninindigan, dahil ang tagumpay na minimithi ay hindi lang para sa sarili kundi sa bayan," our Managing Editor Leiddy Zeanne Magaro notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

28/05/2022

"Kung kaya, hindi man natin nakamit ang ating inaasahan, hindi man natin naabot ang tagumpay na inaasam, magpatuloy tayo sa ating sinimulan," our News Editor Jhon Stephen Llabore notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

18/04/2022

Minimalism is today’s trend as young designers explore the more aesthetic and calming side of design. But some often address it as a lazy type of architectural style. But is it?

Written by: Zeanne Magaro

Read here: https://t.ly/nwMW

By Zeanne Magaro Minimalism is today’s trend as young designers explore the more aesthetic and calming side of design. But some often address it as a lazy type of architectural style. But is it? De…

09/04/2022

Today is the day we pay respect to the gallant warriors of our history.

On this day, 9th of April, we commemorate the lives of Filipinos and Americans who suffered and sacrificed their lives for the democracy of our country during the Fall of Bataan.

May we always remember our timeless history as we go forward to a hopeful future. Thank you, Veterans!

Layout by Hazel Cagulada

05/04/2022

Happy Literature Month!

By virtue of Proclamation No. 968 s. 2015, the National Literature Month o Buwan ng Panitikang Pilipino is observed every April, recognizing that "Philippine literature, written in different Philippine languages, is associated with the history and cultural legacy of the State, and must be promoted among Filipinos."

The CAUP Journal is encouraging talented writers to share some of their literary pieces. Send your entries to [email protected] with your Full Name, Student Number, and Year/Block.

23/03/2022

A world where women thrive is a better world for all.

Architecture has often been perceived as a highly male-dominated field. However, there are female architects who are transforming the business and trying to motivate young female architects to keep going, keep dreaming, and not be scared to carve their own paths in the field of architecture.

Today and everyday, we celebrate your wisdom, beauty, and art.

Happy Women's Month!

16/03/2022

"Grow even stronger and follow that sweet bright light that you seek. Change isn't something we fight but something we should learn to live by," our Illustrator Julianne Aira Cobico notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado


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15/03/2022

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection.” - Anaïs Nin, a French author of novels and short stories.

Literature is one way to express. Writing can look simple to others yet not everyone has the passion to touch a reader’s heart and mind. It takes flaming desire, diligence, and wisdom to create such a strong piece. Because through it, we are able to feel different sets of emotions, experience a sequence of events, and widen our perspectives.

The CAUP Journal is encouraging talented artists who wish to share some of their literary pieces. Submit yours and captivate the hearts of our fellow dreamers!

Send your entries to [email protected] with your Full Name, Student Number, and Year/Block. Submissions are open until March 23, 2022.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

14/03/2022

Capturing every moment is a purely introspective act that compels us to question our way of seeing the world, our way of looking at reality, imbuing each photograph with a little bit of ourselves.

The CAUP Journal invites you to embark into the depths of the urban and rural landscape. Send us your best photos of your favorite places (or events) for a chance to be featured on TCJ's social media pages!

Submit your entries to [email protected] with your Full Name, Student Number, and Year/Block. Submissions are open until March 23, 2022.

25/02/2022

February 25, 1986, was the day when Filipinos recaptured their long-lost freedom and restored democracy through the peaceful EDSA revolution. Millions of Filipinos marched down Epifanio delos Santos Avenue 36 years ago to reclaim the long-lost freedom and democracy that the Filipinos now enjoy.

We reminisce about the victory that brought power back to the hands of the Filipino people. History is the seed of today. It is not cruel nor kind. It is not just, nor does it favor anyone. History is the truth.

Layout by Judith Paredes

12/02/2022

𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠 — 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑑.

With The CAUP Journal's 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀, let us discover how the historic "Walled City" has reinterpreted its own history in order to more accurately address the realities of life, love, and of millions of tales that are yet to be told.

Let these stories cast a glimpse of Intramuros' glory and nostalgia associated with it.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

09/02/2022

Look how cute that puppy is! This portrait is Hachiko, drawn by Jella Merete. For today's 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐏 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, let's see what kind of artist she is and what inspires her to do this fantastic art.

"I have innately been an art enthusiast and have been exploring whatever media I have. Pens and pencils own most of my history since it is what I always had throughout high school; I always had a pen and a paper or a coffee shop tissue. But my first year in architecture brought me a lot of new media.

This portrait of our late Shih Tzu, Hachiko, was my very first pet portrait. The pandemic had me yearning for productivity and gave my unused media a try -- my soft pastels, black charcoal and white charcoal pencil. Thus, the artwork."

Here in 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐏 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, we feature artworks, students, professionals, structures and a lot more!

Care to share your artworks with us? Tell us more about it here at:
https://bit.ly/3mepaLv
https://bit.ly/3mepaLv
https://bit.ly/3mepaLv

31/12/2021

The past year has been a long ride that was filled with surprises and shocks. All of us had our share of joy, sorrows, love and animosity. After a year of smiles, tears, laughter, health, sickness, we are finally entering 2022.

We pray the year ahead will bring more special moments for everyone. Take care of yourself and stay healthy in these uncertain times. Until then, greetings from afar to health and happiness!

Happy New Year, Arkistas!

Pubmat by Judith Paredes

30/12/2021

"Kaya't sa darating na bagong aklat ng iyong buhay, huwag limitahan ang sariling kakayahan. Huwag matakot na sumubok at magkamali—May tagumpay sa kabiguan," our Literary Editor Hazel Cagulada notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by Anne Baldonado


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30/12/2021

It's Rizal Day!

On the 125th anniversary of his martyrdom, The CAUP Journal honors Dr. Jose Rizal and his contributions to the Filipino people. Rizal, during his short but meaningful life, furthered the advancement of knowledge through the practice of science, the quest for truth, the study of life.

May we be inspired by the life and bravery of Rizal. As he did, may we constantly keep our country's future in mind and put our own interests aside. Let us continue to do our part in our little way for the love of God and our country.

Layout by Kent Mojica

24/12/2021

"For Christmas is tradition time—
Traditions that recall
The precious memories down the years,
The sameness of them all." – Helen Lowrie Marshall

Christmas day is more than receiving and giving gifts. It is more than spending time with your friends, families and loved ones. Perhaps the true meaning of Christmas dwells on one's own experience and can only be truly reflected upon humans' inner goodness—kindess.

May we all celebrate Christmas with love, joy and kindness even in their simplest forms.

Have a Merry Christmas, Arkistas!

Pubmat by: Hazel Marie Cagulada

22/12/2021

𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠 — 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑑.

With The CAUP Journal's 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀, let us discover how the historic "Walled City" has reinterpreted its own history in order to more accurately address the realities of life, love, and of millions of tales that are yet to be told.

Let these stories cast a glimpse of Intramuros' glory and nostalgia associated with it.

Layout by: Kent Mojica

17/12/2021

Indeed, an artistic way of portraying a color wheel! Let's meet the artist and hear his insights about his fascinating art.

"Hi, peeps! I am Khel Tapang, 19 years old, currently a 2nd year BS Architecture student. I have a natural aptitude for drawing, but I dived into drawing portraits when the pandemic struck last 2020. When things became uncertain, my drawing practices led me into accepting commissions.

This portrait of Sir Isaac Newton was drawn when I was in my first year with watercolor as its base, and I used Faber Castell Colored Pencils with the details. In my experience, colored drawing is a lot complicated than graphite or monochromatic portraits, yet I made it more intricate with this color wheel portrait."

Check his other works at:
Instagram: .khel
Tiktok:

Here in 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐏 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, we feature artworks, students, professionals, structures, and a lot more!

Care to share your artworks with us? Tell us more about it here at:
https://bit.ly/3mepaLv
https://bit.ly/3mepaLv
https://bit.ly/3mepaLv

15/12/2021

"We think sorrow only gives us pain that we sometimes thought we wouldn't overcome. But it's ironic as it triggers us to bloom and grow," our Layout Artist Anne Rhegine Baldonado notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado


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08/12/2021

"We all fear failure, and that is valid. Take time to focus on what is in front of you, not on the voices at the back of your head," our Literary Editor Danielle Aquino notes for this week's semicolumn.

𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥; 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺.

Layout by: Anne Baldonado

08/12/2021

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception refers to the Catholic doctrine that Mary, from the very moment of her conception by Saint Anne, was never stained by original sin, thus, she was preserved free from the effects of the sin of Adam and Eve.

The word immaculate literally means pure, or without blemish. Let us remember the solemnity and belief in the sinless lifespan of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pubmat by Judith Paredes

30/11/2021

Today we commemorate the bravery of one of the Philippines' most celebrated heroes and the Father of the Philippine Revolution, Andres Bonidacio. His love for our country has been renowned throughout our nation's history, which reminds us that our homeland's beauty if worth fighting for.

In celebration of his 158th birth anniversary, let us reminisce how great of a Filipino Bonifacio was in attaining our country's freedom.

Illustration by Julianne Cobico