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05/06/2025

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02/06/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗨𝗡𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

The University of Northern Philippines – College of Architecture, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano, successfully concluded a two-day international online seminar on May 29–30, 2025, focused on the conservation and adaptive re-use of cultural heritage structures. The event, titled “Methodological Approach for the Study of Building Structures: Conservation and Re-use of Cultural Heritage in the City of Vigan,” brought together experts from both institutions to exchange knowledge and methodologies in preserving historic architecture, especially in seismic-prone areas.

Read more: http://unp.edu.ph/unp-and-politecnico-di-milano-ignite-global-momentum-for-heritage-conservation-through-online-seminar/

27/05/2025

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

A Collaborative Initiative between Politecnico di Milano and the University of Northern Philippines

Theme: Methodological Approach for the Study of Building Structures: Conservation and Re-use of Cultural Heritage in the City of Vigan

🗓️ 29–30 May 2025
🕘 9:30 AM (Italian Time) | 3:30 PM (Philippine Time)
📍 Platform: Zoom
🔗 Meeting ID: 945 3570 5002
🔐 Access Code: 280189

This academic exchange aims to deepen the understanding of architectural conservation through cross-cultural collaboration, scientific methodologies, and applied heritage practices, focusing on the historic city of Vigan, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Series 1 – Session 1
Host Institution: Politecnico di Milano
Date: May 29, 2025

Moderators:
• Assoc. Prof. Nora Lombardini, Politecnico di Milano
• PhD Candidate Miriam Terzoni, Politecnico di Milano

Lectures and Presentations:
• Prof. Stefano Della Torre, Politecnico di Milano
Welcome address and overview of the UNESCO Chair in Architectural Preservation and Planning in World Heritage Cities.
• Assoc. Prof. Nora Lombardini, Politecnico di Milano
Insights on knowledge-based project methodologies, masonry and consolidation techniques, and adaptive re-use practices.
• Assoc. Prof. Lorenzo Cantini, Politecnico di Milano
Diagnostic investigations in historic structures and the knowledge production process.
• Prof. Elisabetta Rosina, Politecnico di Milano
Application of Non-Destructive Techniques (NDT) in heritage monitoring, data management, and evaluation.

Series 1 – Session 2
Host Institution: University of Northern Philippines
Date: May 30, 2025

Moderators:
• Assoc. Prof. Nora Lombardini, Politecnico di Milano
• PhD Candidate Miriam Terzoni, Politecnico di Milano
• Prof. Precious Beulah Gascon, University of Northern Philippines

Lectures and Presentations:
• Prof. Fatima Nicetas R. Alonzo, University of Northern Philippines
An overview of cultural heritage frameworks in the Philippines, the country's engagement with UNESCO, and seismic monitoring efforts.
• Prof. Julius U. Artates, University of Northern Philippines
The role of organizations in cultural heritage intervention at the local, national, and international levels.
• Prof. Giuseppe Fidel Noe R. Alonzo, University of Northern Philippines
Construction materials and traditional techniques in the context of Vigan's built heritage.
• Prof. Christian Nico R. Pilotin, University of Northern Philippines
Heritage intervention strategies post-earthquake, with reference to the July 27, 2022 seismic event in Vigan.

This joint academic undertaking serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, advancing technical methods, and reinforcing global commitment toward the preservation and sustainable re-use of architectural heritage.

23/05/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

Student journalists from various university publications showcased their skills and were recognized for their outstanding performances during the TINTA: 2025 UNP Press Conference held on May 19 and 20 at the CTECH Complex Function Hall.

The second day of the event featured simultaneous competitions in Opinion Writing, Sports Writing, Culture Writing, and Photojournalism in the morning, followed by the oral assessment for the Exemplary Campus Journalist Award in the afternoon.

During the awarding ceremony on May 21, participants were honored for their achievements in both written and oral categories. Twelve student journalists received the Exemplary Campus Journalist Award:
1. Jaira Monette P. Visayan (NewsCAS)
2. Janiah Ysabelle Roc (The Bud)
3. Jomarie A. Lopez (The Rabbi)
4. Carl Vincent A. Quilpa (The Rabbi)
5. Victor Paolo G. Pescozo (NewsCAS)
6. Kristian Jed Rabo (The Rabbi)
7. Ronbae Dominic Roque (The Edifice)
8. C-Jay G. Cudiamat (NewsCAS)
9. Michella Dione P. Rivel (The Foresight)
10. Chlouisse Kielle A. Favis (The Facade)
11. Stephano Kurt Nicolo D. Altares (NewsCAS)
12. Jaden Haniel Pastorin (The Facade)

Visayan ranked first in Best Sample Works and Attachments and second in Outstanding Performance in Oral Assessment. Roc placed second in Best Sample Works and first in Oral Assessment. Lopez and Rabo received third place in Best Sample Works and Oral Assessment, respectively.

NewsCAS was named Best Performing Publication, followed by The Rabbi in second place and The Bud in third.

The awarding ceremony was led by Wimbledon B. Bosque, editor-in-chief of New Tandem, with the winners recognized by the university publication’s core members. An intermission performance of “Liwanag sa Dilim” was rendered by Roman Paolo Atianzar and Reizell Anne Talavera of New Tandem.

Jake Axel Tacadena, associate editor of New Tandem and the Student Council President-Elect, delivered his opening remarks, urging fellow student journalists to uphold their responsibility to the truth.

“Be a responsible journalist. In this field, revealing the truth is not a privilege—it is a responsibility,” Tacadena said.

Mr. Kennedy Jetajobe delivered the message of Prof. Nelson F. Benzon, head of Student Publication Services, commending the participants and stressing the purpose of campus journalism.

"Campus journalism is not about positions, medals, or fame; it is about service. It amplifies the voices of the student body and tells stories that spark change," Mr. Jetajobe said.

To close the program, New Tandem associate editor Ana Isabella Aquino left participants with a reflection on the role of journalists.

"Why did I become a journalist? For whom should I deliver the truth? And why should I deliver the truth?" Aquino said.

Carrying the theme “Report, Reflect, Revolutionize: PRESSing Forward Toward Media That Matters," the three-day event aimed to celebrate integrity, creativity, and student empowerment through journalism. | via Alfred John Auingan

Photos by Dan Jay Tobias

22/05/2025

LITERARY | NIGHT AND DAY

NIGHT AND DAY
—A Villanelle Poem

My own masquerade, heart and soul allay
My own mask, reveal the wight, self unseen
My own procession, marching night and day

Wildlife's vast faces, empathize, make way
With muscle, bone, & my shoulder to lean
My own masquerade, heart and soul allay

Calmuseptine's not enough, scars and words stay
Like them, a wight's heart so big, mind so keen
My own procession, marching night and day

Of own flowers, I deserve my bouquet
Exuberant pink, sky blue, emerald green
My own masquerade, heart and soul allay

My great white horse, gallop, piercing pray
Towards the horizon, colors bright & sheen
My own procession, marching night and day

Takes a lot of hurt, to create what I say
Sublimate, better than man’s ever seen
My own masquerade, heart and soul allay
My own procession, marching night and day

Words by Favis Chlouisse Kielle
Pub by Favis Chlouisse Kielle

21/05/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚ç𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐀: 𝐔𝐍𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The New Tandem recently concluded its university-wide TINTA: UNP Press Conference, held from May 19 to 21, where accredited publications from the different colleges of UNP gathered to celebrate the importance of journalism today.

Chlouisse Kielle Favis, Jaden Haniel Pastorin, and Hector Joe Gascon brought home multiple awards from the said event.

Chlouisse Kielle Favis, a 2nd year Architecture student, came home victorious after garnering first place in the Literary Writing Contest – English Category, besting five other contestants from various university publications. Meanwhile, Hector Joe Gascon, a 1st year from BSENP student, earned third place in the Sports Feature Writing – English Category, competing with four other participants.

Favis and Pastorin, both 2nd year Architecture students, were also recognized as two of the twelve Exemplary Journalist Awardees for the current academic year.

We, The Façade, would like to congratulate Chlouisse, Jaden, and Hector for their active participation and for proudly representing our college publication throughout the event. Your spirit of journalism lives on, and we are grateful to have journalists like you who continue to provide transparency and updates to our fellow Ka-Arki. You serve as a platform to commemorate the creativity and achievements of our colleagues, both within and beyond the university.

✍Chlouisse Kielle Favis

21/05/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗨𝗡𝗣 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗫, 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱

The University of Northern Philippines (UNP) made a powerful impression at the Tres de Mayo – Vigan Dance Festival IX, with standout performances across Dancesport, Contemporary, and Hiphop categories.

Jhasley Bautista Relon of the College of Architecture, alongside Ahron Andrei de Leon of the College of Arts and Sciences, claimed Champion in the Dancesport Amateur Category, besting six other competing pairs.

Prior to this, the duo earned Silver in the Latin American Category and Best Female Performer at the SCUAA-1 & PASUC 2025, following their Championship title at the Ilocos Sur Festival 2025 held last February.

In the Dancesport Professional Category, among seven pairs, the championship was awarded to a representative team from Manila.

UNP’s Danggay Saririt Cultural Dance Troupe also took home 1st Runner-Up in the Contemporary Dance Category, which featured eight competitors. For the Hiphop Dance Category, UNP competed among 15 entries, showcasing the university’s broad talent in the performing arts.

20/05/2025

🎉 UNP's 4th Research Poster Presentation is here!

📍Join us onsite on May 20, 2025, 9:00 AM, at the 1st Floor of the UNP Administration Building for the opening of the poster exhibit and explore 39 creative and insightful research posters by our student-researchers.

🌐 Join the fun online from May 20-23 on the UNP page and support your favorites for the Most Liked, Most Shared, and Most Reacted Awards—plus the special Social Media Engagement Award for the most creative selfie with a research poster that creates the biggest online buzz!

Let’s celebrate research, innovation, and creativity across disciplines.

Be inspired. Be part of the vibes. Be part of UNP’s research culture!

16/05/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦| 𝗨𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

On May 16, 2025, the University of Northern Philippines held its 9th Student Research Congress at Tadena Hall, with the theme “Next Gen Researchers: Leading with Insight and Innovation.” Students showcased their research in key areas, including Science & Technology, Industry & Energy (STEI) and Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Natural Resources (AFFNR).

BS Architecture students stood out in the STEI area:

•Jhon Lloyd V. Tipon was awarded Best Research Presentation (Winner).

•Bnn Anjelo Tadeja placed 1st Runner-Up in Research Presentation and was named Best Research Paper (Winner).

In the AFFNR area, Ricson Duclayan from the BS Environmental Planning (ENP) program earned:

•1st Runner-Up in Research Presentation
•Best Research Paper (Winner)

Their success was made possible through the mentorship of Ar. Charles Angelo T. Andrada, who guided the BS Architecture delegates in the STEI area, and Ma. Roxane Villanueva, who mentored the BS ENP delegate in the AFFNR area.

Dr. Fatima Nicetas Rabang-Alonzo, Dean of the College of Architecture, and Ar./EnP. Ludivina Lozano, ENP Program Head and College Research Coordinator, were present at the event to show their full support.

16/05/2025

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀| 𝗖𝗟𝗦𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗡𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Following the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last March 12, 2025, the University of Northern Philippines - College of Architecture and Central Luzon State University reaffirmed their commitment to heritage conservation through a culminating presentation of student outputs held on May 14, 2025, at the CLSU Administration Building.

The same delegation from UNP, led by Dean Dr. Fatima Nicetas Rabang-Alonzo, along with Engr. Maila Pedrigal Ragasa (Extension Coordinator), Ar. Julius U. Artates, and Ar. Beulah T. Gascon, returned to CLSU to witness the formal presentation of Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) and proposed adaptive reuse designs developed by 5th-year BS Architecture students. Each class was represented by three student presenters who showcased comprehensive architectural assessments, detailed forecasts, and sustainable proposals for the preservation and transformation of designated heritage structures within the CLSU campus.

The CLSU administration, Dr Celyrah Castillo , the focal person from the university, including the university officials and technical staff, commended the UNP students for their well-executed outputs, which reflected not only academic rigor but also a deep respect for historical integrity and cultural context. The initiative marks a vital step forward in fostering inter-institutional collaboration and in shaping a new generation of architects committed to the sustainable conservation of Philippine heritage.

11/05/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
The top research finalists from the ARKI-E Environmental Planning Research Colloquium 2025

Best Thesis Award 2025
Ricson Rivera Duclayan

1st Runner-up
Ralph Angelo Cortez

2nd Runner-up
Ahzel Ann A. Fieldad

Best Research Presentation
Ricson Rivera Duclayan

Best in Policy Development
Ricson Rivera Duclayan

Sustainability Achievement Award
Ricson Rivera Duclayan

Environmental Impact Award
Ricson Rivera Duclayan

Outstanding Community Contribution
Ricson Rivera Duclayan

Finalists (Alphabetical Order)
Antonio, Marboy
Cortez, Ralph Angelo
Duclayan, Ricson Rivera
Fieldad, Ahzel Ann A.
Madriaga, Romelyn
Rivad, Jojemar
Tolentino, Rizza

Congratulations to these future planners for championing sustainability, policy, and people-centered research!

05/05/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗦 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
The top thesis finalists from the inaugural ARKI-E Thesis Colloquium

Best Thesis Award 2025
Bnn Anjelo Tadeja

1st Runner up
Jhon Lloyd V. Tipon

2nd Runner up
Behrens B. Barnachea

Outstanding Design Presentation
Bnn Anjelo Tadeja

Outstanding Design Narrative
Jhon Lloyd V. Tipon

Most Innovative Design
Bnn Anjelo Tadeja

Social Impact Award
Bnn Anjelo Tadeja
Jhon Lloyd V. Tipon

Student's Choice Award
Jhon Lloyd V. Tipon

Best Thesis Adviser
Ar. Charles Angelo T. Andrada

Finalists (Alphabetical Order)
ALABA, Mary Maybelle C.
ARZABAL, Mary Grace J.
LADERA, Irah Althea S.
LOPEZ, Kristine Joyce S.
REGPALA, Joshua Mari
SORIANO, Janine M.
SUYAT, Arwynn H.
VILLANUEVA, Mary Angeline

Congratulations to our exceptional finalists for redefining design with purpose, impact, and innovation! 🌿📐

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