20/05/2026
๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฌ๐บ ๐ถ๐ญ ๐ช๐น๐ฌ๐จ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ป๐: ๐ป๐ฏ๐ฌ ๐ช๐ป๐ผ ๐ป๐ผ๐ฉ๐ผ๐น๐จ๐ต ๐ช๐จ๐ด๐ท๐ผ๐บ ๐ซ๐น๐จ๐ญ๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ ๐ป๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ ๐จ๐น๐ป๐บ & ๐ซ๐ฌ๐บ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ต ๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐น ๐๐๐๐
The grounds of BIT Building buzzed with a distinct creative energy as the highly anticipated Arts & Design Fair officially commenced. Organized by the powerhouse community of the Drafting Technology program, the day was a spectacular showcase of technical precision, raw artistic talent, and academic excellence.
The morning kicked off with the formal opening of the Arts & Design exhibit. A prestigious ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official commencement, attended by an esteemed lineup of campus leaders and distinguished alumni:
โข Engr. Fernando N. Mangubat Jr., Dean of the College of Technology
โข Engr. Ramon M. Conejos, Chair of the EDA Department
โข Dr. Joel Caรฑedo, Chair for EMSA
โข Dr. Arliezl D. Mancio, Chair for GWFF
โข Dr. James Paul G. Tamayo, Head of the Drafting Technology Program
โข Mr. Darwin Purisima, Class of 2024 Alumnus and Metrobank Arts & Design for Excellence (MADE) 2025 Painting Competition Semifinalist
โข Ms. Jeanne Segundino, Class of 2025 Alumna, Urban Sketchers Cebu member, and the brilliant artist behind Lakbay Eskis
The exhibit itself was a breathtaking testament to the evolution of the students' craft, spotlighting the diverse works of first-year to third-year Drafting Technology students. Visitors marvelled at the intricate scaled miniature projects, 3D renders and visualizations, and soul-stirring pencil renderings and paintings. Another highlight of the exhibit was the collection of masterpieces born from the rigorous trainings of the Regional PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival 2025.
Masterclass in Artistry: The Morning Workshop
At 10:00 AM, the focus shifted to the Visual Techniques Room for a highly anticipated painting demonstration and art talk led by industry-recognized alumnus, Mr. Darwin Purisima. Aspiring student artists packed the room, eager to absorb insights from a MADE 2025 semifinalist. Mr. Purisima shared his technical expertise, creative philosophy, and professional journey, igniting a fresh wave of inspiration among the next generation of CTU designers and artists.
By 2:00 PM, the atmosphere turned electric as the afternoon competitions officially began. Students put their skills, speed, and focus to the test across five challenging categories, bridging the gap between traditional art and modern digital drafting:
โข Blueprint Reading Quiz Bee
โข AutoCAD Competition
โข 3D SketchUp Competition
โข Pencil Rendering
โข Plein Air Painting Competition
Triump, Gratitude, and a Luminous Finale
As dusk fell at 6:00 PM, the community gathered to celebrate the day's achievements. The crowd erupted in cheers as the winners of the various competitions were finally announced. Following the student awards, the department took a moment to express its deep gratitude, awarding certificates of appreciation to the event's speakers and judges. The formal segment concluded with a massive, high-energy photo opportunity featuring the entire Drafting Technology student body.
The Night's Highlight: The true magic of the fair unfolded during the penultimate eventโthe formal lighting of all the scaled miniature projects. As the lights dimmed and the tiny, intricate model structures glowed to life, the room was filled with collective awe, symbolizing the bright future of these future draftsmen.
The unforgettable day concluded in true community fashion. Students, faculty shared a hearty dinner, celebrating individual triumphs and collective pride through lively music, great food, and camaraderie.
The fair was made possible because of the hardworking students, officers and instructors of the Drafting Technology program.
Mr. Diether Jay Dela L. Cerna- Draw Instructor
Mr. Rheniel G. Labrador- Darftech 1E & 1G class adviser and major instructors
Mr. Randel Bragat - Draftech 2E & 2F class adviser and major instructor
Mr. Reymond B. Garrido- Visual Techniques Instructor
Dr. James Paul G. Tamayo- Draftech 3E, 3F, and 1V class adviser and major instructor
Class mayors:
Mr. Clarence Niรฑo Jimenez - Draftech 1E
Ms. Kresha Anne Shuittey Laureto - Draftech 1G
Mr. James Mark Antipolo - Draftech 1V
Mr. Lance Isaiah Cuares - Draftech 2E
Ms. Rona Mae Mapait - Draftech 2F
Mr. Arnel Gilbuena - Draftech 3E
Ms. Jona Mae Hoyohoy - Draftech 3F
Ms. Gemarie Lazaga - Finance & Budgetting
Mr. Mark Daniel Labrador- Planning and organization
The Arts & Design Fair was more than just an exhibition; it was a luminous celebration of how CTU Tuburanโs drafting students continue to draw the blueprint of their own success. Congratulations to all Drafting Students for the successful Arts & Design Fair 2026.
