Papyrus - The Publication of College of Architecture

27/06/2025

🔥 𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑹𝑪𝑯, 𝑰𝑻’𝑺 𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑹𝑰𝑺𝑬 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑺𝑼𝑷𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻 𝑶𝑵𝑬 𝑶𝑭 𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑶𝑾𝑵! 🔥

ENTRY #7

Artwork Title:
The Transition

Artist's Inspiration:
“The Transition” expresses the transition from traditional Bayanihan, a symbol of Filipino unity and cooperation, into a new digital Bayanihan, where the same spirit is present during this modern change. This artwork captures how DICT's project of digital transformation leaves no one behind. Through this change, the Philippines aims to improve cybersecurity, accessible digital payments, online registration systems, and expanded job opportunities. Filipinos remain connected and resilient, building stronger, more inclusive Bagong Pilipinas through this transition in the digital age.

Artist Information:
Name: Marc Angelo Aninag
Institution Type: SUC
Institution Name: Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Sumacab Campus

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ENTRY #7

Artwork Title:
The Transition

Artist's Inspiration:
“The Transition” expresses the transition from traditional Bayanihan, a symbol of Filipino unity and cooperation, into a new digital Bayanihan, where the same spirit is present during this modern change. This artwork captures how DICT's project of digital transformation leaves no one behind. Through this change, the Philippines aims to improve cybersecurity, accessible digital payments, online registration systems, and expanded job opportunities. Filipinos remain connected and resilient, building stronger, more inclusive Bagong Pilipinas through this transition in the digital age.

Artist Information:
Name: Marc Angelo Aninag
Institution Type: SUC
Institution Name: Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Sumacab Campus

21/06/2025

🌟 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 — 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐓! 🏛️✨

Today, we celebrate not just a passing mark, but a journey carved with sacrifice, courage, and heart. To our June 2025 ALE passers, your triumph is a testament to the late nights, the tears behind every line and render, and the unshakable belief that you were meant to build and inspire.

You carried the weight of your dreams, your families’ hopes, and your mentors’ faith — and you rose with grace. Now, you walk forward not just as graduates, but as licensed architects, ready to shape skylines and stories.

The NEUST College of Architecture is endlessly proud of you. 💙💛
Your success is our joy, and your journey is our legacy.

Mabuhay ang mga bagong Arkitekto!


💻Julius Caesar Vizcarra

18/06/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 115 NEUST CoArch graduates hold bachelor’s degree titles

A total of 115 candidates of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture held their degree titles during the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology's (NEUST) 113th Degree and 129th Non-Degree Commencement Exercises on June 18, 2025, at the University Closed Gymnasium, Sumacab Campus.

Cluster 1 consisted of graduates from the College of Architecture (CoArch) together with the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Management and Business Technology (CMBT), and College of Public Administration and Disaster Management (CPADM).

The graduation ceremony commenced with a solemn invocation by Dr. Enelita R. Paet, while the NEUST Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets proudly present the colors, as Dr. Rhodora R. Jugo, the University President, formally opened the graduation ceremony, alongside the Board of Regents, members of the Administrative Council, faculty, and other distinguished guests.

On behalf of the faculty of the CoArch, Dean Ar. Gregorio ‘Greg’ L. Villaviza Jr. presented the graduating class of 2025. Hon. Senator Joel Villanueva, as the guest speaker, shared an inspirational message through the importance of the three life lessons: “Clarity; Lock in your vision, Resilience; Keep on fighting, and Spiritual Growth; Continue to strengthen your faith in God in achieving success,” Hon. Villanueva said.

Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba, RME, led the Donning of Regalia, while Ms. Precious Liahona Francisco guided the Pledge of Loyalty to Alma Mater, and Engr. Feliciano L. Bolisay Jr. administered the oath as a member of the Alumni Association.

The University's highest officials, including the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, and Campus directors, handed out the diplomas to the graduating class in celebration of their academic triumphs, marking their culmination.

When asked about their future plans, fresh graduate Cristina B. Alvaro says, “Pahinga muna ako—after all the puyat, stress, and breakdowns, I deserve sleep, travel with friends, and time with family before diving into apprenticeship life.”

(I'll rest first—after all the sleepless nights, stress, and breakdowns, I deserve sleep, travel with friends, and time with family before diving into apprenticeship life.)

“To the next 5th-year students, protect your peace, stay in your lane, and remember—you don’t have to lose your mind to prove yourself,” she added.

Another fresh graduate, Ms. Keithleen Gayle stated in an interview, “For someone who's been studying architecture for 5 years, I've always thought of getting an apprenticeship right out of school, I guess it's to compensate for the year that I felt at loss compared to people my age but mostly out of guilt for still being dependent as an adult. Now that I have graduated, I just wanted to enjoy the rest of my last days as a student. Then, as they say, an architect is a sponge, someone constantly experiencing and absorbing knowledge in the design and construction field, I guess I'll be doing that until I'm officially well-deserved to be called an Architect.”

When asked for her message to incoming 5th year students, “Find a problem, solve it, architecturally. In order to actually get somewhere with your thesis, instill confidence in yourself, and do sufficient research. Knowledge will be your power in the two tedious semesters that will be your starting point in the industry. Believe that your thesis can change the community for the better, and it will. The awards will come after that; until then, focus on doing good and applying the previous four years of your life into your masterpiece,” Ms. Gayle said.

Finally, CoArch Dean Villaviza Jr. left a message during a statement-interview, “Hats off to our Arki [Architecture] graduates on reaching this significant milestone. The long journey with sleepless nights and burning the midnight oil for five or more years to get the diploma of Bachelor of Science in Architecture has been marked by dedication, creativity, and resilience. As you step into the real Arki world, remember that architecture is not just about designing structures, but about shaping experiences and communities just to uplift the quality life of our end users. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and continue to innovate with purpose.”

“Your education has equipped you with the tools to make a meaningful impact. Carry forward the values of integrity, empathy, and excellence as high-minded architects in embarking on this new chapter,” he added.

The remaining 1,539 candidates for Cluster 2 and Cluster 3 from other NEUST departments and programs are also set to graduate as the event runs until June 20, 2025.

✒️ Jheana Raine Garcia
📷 Frances Nicole Garcia, Ronan Ace Alfonso
💻 Ryan Justine Tulagan, Julius Caesar Vizcarra

18/06/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | NEUST-COARCH records 25 Passers in June 2025 Architects’ Licensure Examination

The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology - College of Architecture (NEUST-COARCH) produced 25 new licensed architects in the June 2025 Architects’ Licensure Examination (ALE), as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

A total of 37 examinees from NEUST-COARCH took the examination, resulting in an overall performance rate of 67.57%. Among first-time takers, the college posted a passing rate of 72.73%, indicating a strong performance from recent graduates.

The ALE is administered by the PRC through the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture and is conducted in multiple testing centers nationwide. It is designed to assess the qualifications of architecture graduates seeking professional licensure in the Philippines.

The official results were released online by the PRC and posted across its media platforms.

💻 Julius Caesar Vizcarra

18/06/2025

"𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 — 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒌, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚."

How do we find the words for a farewell that our hearts aren’t quite ready to say?

To the graduating members of Papyrus — you weren’t just part of this organization, you were its heartbeat. Together, you brought life to every page, laughter to every meeting, and meaning to every quiet moment shared behind the scenes. You came not just as individuals, but as a beautiful blend of souls who lifted one another and carried this family forward with grace, passion, and love.

In your time here, you turned ideas into inspiration, deadlines into milestones, and challenges into chances to grow — not only for yourselves but for everyone around you. Through all the all-nighters, the brainstorming, the laughter, and even the tears, you built more than publications. You built a legacy of unity, of compassion, of creativity that will echo long after you've gone.

Though this chapter may be closing, know that your presence will never fade from these halls. You've left pieces of yourselves in every corner — in the warmth you gave, the lessons you taught, and the hearts you’ve touched.

You are more than just members. You are mentors, dreamers, family.
We are endlessly proud. Forever grateful. And deeply moved to have shared this journey with you.

As you take flight toward your next adventure, may you carry with you not just memories, but the unshakable truth that you will always have a home in Papyrus.

Once Papyrus, always Papyrus. 💛📜

✒️ Nathalie Jimenez
💻 Julius Caesar Vizcarra

18/06/2025

"𝓘 𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓭𝓪𝔂𝓼, 𝓪𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓶𝓮 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓮, 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓶𝓮 𝓹𝓮𝓸𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂 𝓭𝓪𝔂…” 🎶

And now, those same people — once strangers, now soulmates in sleepless nights and shared dreams — stand at the edge of something new.

Dear graduates, this moment is more than a milestone. It’s the quiet triumph of every tear you wiped away beside your drafting table, every laugh that echoed through studio walls at midnight, every critique that made you stronger, and every model that rose — not just from your hands, but from your heart.

You entered this journey unsure, pencils trembling, rulers unfamiliar. And now, you leave with eyes sharpened by experience, hands steady with purpose, and hearts full of stories etched in tracing paper and friendship.

You didn’t just build scale models — you built memories. You didn’t just draw elevations — you elevated each other. You didn’t just study spaces — you made spaces for love, growth, and belonging.

The world beyond these walls is wide and waiting. Carry with you the fire that lit your all-nighters, the grace that held you up when you felt like falling, and the kindness you found in each other. You are not just architects in the making — you are dreamers turned doers, grounded yet reaching.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 2025.
May your designs always hold meaning,
May your hearts remain soft but strong,
And may you always remember where it all began — in each other.

🧡✨



💻 Ryan Justine Tulagan

18/06/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | Architecture Graduates March with Pride at NEUST’s 2025 Commencement Exercises

115 students from the College of Architecture (CoArch) are claiming their bachelor's degree titles today at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) Closed Gym during the 113th Degree and 129th Non-degree Commencement Exercises for the second semester 2024-2025.

CoArch is marching today alongside the College of Management and Business Technology (CMBT), the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), and the College of Public Administration and Disaster Management (CPADM). 1,286 students are set to graduate in their barong and academic regalia, as their families, friends, and faculty are also present to witness this occasion.

✒️ Vincent Lenard Yatsu
📷 Frances Nicole Garcia
💻 Ryan Justine Tulagan

12/06/2025

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓙𝓾𝓷𝓮 𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓻𝔂 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝔀𝓪𝓻𝓶𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝓯 𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻—they carry stories of bravery whispered across generations.
Of hearts that beat louder than fear.
Of minds that dreamed of a nation unchained.
Of hands that built a flag from the ashes of resistance.

Today, we walk freely because they dared to stand.
Let this freedom not only be celebrated but lived—through compassion, through service, through unity.
We owe them not just remembrance, but action.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas. May we be worthy of the freedom we were given and the future we are building.🇵🇭✨

💻 Julius Caesar Vizcarra

21/05/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐓! ✨

Viva 2025: Where Dreams Took Shape — A Tribute to the Finest of Batch 2024–2025

Between the quiet hum of late-night studios and the rustle of tracing paper, a generation dreamed in plans and built in silence. Viva 2025 arrives not as an ending, but as a gentle unfolding — the final unveiling of visions long nurtured in shadow and light.

Here, we celebrate the finest theses of Batch 2024–2025 — stories etched in section lines, whispered in scale, and cast in brave, deliberate forms. These are not just designs, but memories made tangible; fragments of wonder, stitched together with sleepless ambition and the hope of something lasting.

To those who now stand before the world with their work: may your ideas find ground, may your dreams find sky — and may your architecture always remember the place it began.

And to the Top Thesis Awardees — your brilliance has risen above, illuminating paths yet to be drawn. This honor is not just a recognition of excellence, but a salute to your courage, clarity, and craft. The world awaits the legacy you are bound to build. 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼.🥂

20/05/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | VIVA 2025: The Architectural Thesis Exhibition

“𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉.” – Ar. Fernando Nagayo Jr.

VIVA 2025: The Architectural Thesis Exhibition is more than a display — it is a tapestry of becoming, tenderly stitched with sleepless nights, quiet determination, and the quiet but constant presence of those who stood behind the scenes. Each plate, each sketch, each model tells not only of design and discipline, but of devotion — of the hands that lifted them when they fell, the voices that spoke belief when their own grew faint, the love that held them steady when the world seemed to sway.

These are not merely the works of aspiring architects — they are offerings of gratitude. To the mentors who nurtured thought into theory, the families who gave without question, the friends who stayed through the storm. In every structure lies a beating heart, and in every space, the spirit of everyone who made the journey bearable — and beautiful.

This is the moment where struggle meets celebration, where vision finds its voice, and where dreams once whispered now stand tall in scale.

Congratulations to the graduates of Batch 2024-2025. You have not only built with your hands — you have built with heart, with memory, with meaning. May your future foundations rise on the same love that brought you here, and may you always remember that the most enduring architecture is the one shared with others.

✒️ Nathalie Jimenez
📷 Eunice Chico
💻 Julius Caesar Vizcarra

19/05/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | VIVA 2025 afternoon session presents top theses

After the exhibit, Sherlymain Magallanes, Ana Loren Manubay, and Camille Shayne Santos from College of Architecture (CoArch) Sections A, B, C respectively, resumes the VIVA 2025 afternoon session introducing the hailed best theses presentations for the graduating batch of A.Y. 2024-2026, today, at the Closed Gym.

The top theses were "BASURHIYA: Waste-to-Clean Energy Facilities for Redeveloping Valley Cruz, Cabanatuan City" by Magallanes, "Waste-Dam: An eco-innovations of solid waste classification with training center in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija," by Manubay, and "VIA MARINA: A Proposed Hotel and Resort Integrating Vernacular Architecture in Dingalan, Aurora" by Santos.

The event will conclude at 5:00 pm after the intermissions and awarding of certificates, to be followed by a photo opportunity and closing remarks of the Academic Unit Head, Ar. Fernando C. Nagayo Jr.

✒️ Alicia Lou Montante
📷 Eunice Chico
💻 Lyra Bless Angeles

19/05/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | Viva 2025 Showcases Top Architectural Theses from Batch 2024–2025

The much-anticipated Viva 2025: Architectural Thesis Exhibition opened today, shining a spotlight on the most outstanding thesis projects from the graduating batch of 2024–2025. Hosted at the University Closed Gym today, May 19, 2025

This year’s exhibit features a diverse range of topics—from sustainable urban housing and futuristic transit hubs to resilient coastal communities. Each project reflects the unique vision and rigorous research of the students, offering bold solutions to real-world challenges.

Faculty, industry professionals, and architecture enthusiasts gathered to witness the culmination of months of work. “Make this day a part of your memory [and] a part of your journey,” said Dean Gregorio Villaviza Jr.

Ar. Christian Vincent Salazar served as today's guest speaker, "Get out of your comfort zone," advised Ar. Salazar.

The exhibit will run until 5 pm this afternoon, offering the public a chance to experience the future of architecture.

✒️ Nathalie Jimenez
📷 Eunice Chico
💻 Lyra Bless Angeles