The Façade

28/11/2025

𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗕𝗬 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞: 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 #𝟬𝟭𝟵🏛️⏳📜 🏛️⏳📜

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?
On November 24, 2019, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 (𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟭) was beautifully restored and re-inaugurated. The bridge, which links Binondo to Intramuros, was returned to its neoclassical and Beaux-Arts glory, featuring rebuilt ornate lamp posts inspired by 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀’ 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗜𝗜 and the reinstallation of three “𝗟𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮” statues that survived wars and neglect.🌉✨

More than just a bridge, this restoration project became a powerful symbol of Manila’s promise to blend historical preservation with urban revitalization, proving that even amid modern chaos, we can choose to honor the stories of our past while building pathways for the future.

Stay tuned for more "𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸" posts, bringing you the best archi history facts every week!

🖋️ | Jaden Pastorin
🖇️ | Ejay Calasag

27/11/2025

READY NA BA ANG LAHAT MAG-SECOND SEM?

26/11/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 |𝗖𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝟰𝗨: 𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗖 𝗥𝗲-𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗨𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗣 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘰 / 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯

The College of Architecture Student Organizations attended the International Assembly of Youth for UNESCO (Y4U) held in Nasugbu, Batangas from November 21–23, 2025, with the theme “Strength in Action: Harnessing the Collective Power of Youth to Lead with a Heart, Purpose, and Integrity.”

The College of Architecture–Atelier Council (CAAC) received its Certificate of Recognition after fulfilling the requirements for its second-year re-accreditation, reaffirming the council’s sustained dedication to campus initiatives and community-driven programs.

Meanwhile, the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA) and the Junior Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (JPIEP) UNP Chapters were awarded Certificates of Commendation for successfully passing the Level Three Accreditation for Clubs for UNESCO—an acknowledgment of their continued engagement in youth leadership and meaningful community involvement.

The event was organized by the National Coordinating Body of Clubs for UNESCO in the Philippines, Inc. (NCBCUP), which celebrated its 15th anniversary and reinforced its mission to engage youth in projects promoting cultural heritage, sustainability, science, and peace.

CArch’s participation reflects the college’s continued involvement in activities tied to UNESCO initiatives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), encouraging students to lead with purpose both on campus and beyond.

25/11/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼ó𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
‎by John Lucky Soliven

‎The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) held the two-day Pamanang Poók 2025 on November 19–20, 2025 at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, gathering heritage workers, professionals, and advocates for a free capacity-building event. Faculty members Ar. Precious Beulah Gascon and Ar. Carol Pugal of the College of Architecture were among the attendees.
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‎The event aimed to strengthen public awareness, partnership, and action toward heritage protection and management in the Philippines. As part of the NCCA’s commitment to safeguard cultural properties, the program featured discussions focused on developing skills and encouraging collaboration among participants.
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‎The two-day heritage conference gathered experts and practitioners from various fields, featuring a distinguished lineup of speakers.
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‎On November 19, the plenary sessions highlighted the insights of Atty. Floyd Douglas B. Nicolas Pichay, Nestor T. Horfillla, Marlon M. Martin, Dr. Emil Charles R. Robles, Prof. Kristine Kate A. Lim, Rev. Fr. Brian C. Brigoli.
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‎On November 20, the breakout sessions continued the discussions with contributions from Ar. Donna R. Tabangin, EnP, Marlon M. Martin, Prof. Kristine Kate A. Lim, Rev. Fr. Milan Ted D. Torralba, Rev. Fr. Brian C. Brigoli, Nestor T. Horfillla, Vanessa M. Nicolas.
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‎The two-day event wrapped up with a brief reminder about the importance of working together to protect cultural heritage. Participants went home with a clearer understanding of their role in supporting future conservation efforts.

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

𝗩𝗢𝗟. 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝗡𝗢. 𝟭 | 𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬

A new semester dawns—and with it, a surge. The College of Architecture doesn’t just move forward; it climbs, defying limits and rewriting its own pace. In the first issue of A.Y. 2025–2026, THE FACADE captures a community no longer waiting for greatness—but rising to claim it.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱.

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21/11/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Honoring Six Years of Leadership

The University of Northern Philippines celebrated the six-year journey of Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna on November 6 at the UNP Gymnasium. The event featured a Eucharistic Mass, testimonials, and the State of the University Address, highlighting UNP’s achievements in academics, research, innovation, community development, and global partnerships.

The College of Architecture students and faculty were also present, presenting a gift portrait art as a token of appreciation for Dr. Cadorna’s leadership. Messages of support from the Faculty, Student, and Alumni Regents emphasized unity, courage, and purpose, echoing Dr. Cadorna’s call to lead with heart and build together as one UNP community.

𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘙𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘰 & 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰

21/11/2025

𝗩𝗢𝗟. 𝗜𝗜 | 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝗡𝗢. 𝟭 | 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗠
Finally making its way to your hands, this long-awaited issue of The Facade balances the quiet strength of perseverance with the vibrant energy of creativity.

From the tireless dedication of Ilocos’ master mang-aabel Virginia Dominguez, preserving timeless weaving traditions, to student stories that shine with grit, passion, and purpose—𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 The Facade’s Volume II, Issue 1.

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𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦:
𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘖𝘓. 𝘐𝘐 | 𝘐𝘚𝘚𝘜𝘌 𝘕𝘖. 1 | 𝘌𝘘𝘜𝘐𝘓𝘐𝘉𝘙𝘐𝘜𝘔 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳! 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘣 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘋 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴.

21/11/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵

On November 17, 2025, at the UAP Headquarters, the UNDC 2025 Grand Champions from the University of Northern Philippines took the spotlight as honored guest speakers for the official launch of UNDC 2026.

Jovi Anne H. Haduca, Mark Jerome P. Ganal, Nomer Gecobe Jr., Merie Cyril Mae Antonio, Marc Angelo Gacusan, and mentor Ar. Charles Angelo Andrada shared their winning insights and experiences, inspiring future participants to rise and build their own legacy in the upcoming competition.

21/11/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | UNP College of Architecture faculty delegation during their Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Mobility for Teaching program at the Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy.

21/11/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗨𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼
by Mark Kingsley Rabino

A faculty delegation from the University of Northern Philippines–College of Architecture is participating in the Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Mobility for Teaching program at the Politecnico di Milano from November 17 to 25, 2025.

The delegation includes Dr. Fatima Nicetas R. Alonzo, Ar. Julius U. Artates, Ar. Mon-Cres A. Toje, and Ar./EnP. Ludivina A. Lozano.

The program began on November 18 with meetings with Professor Nora Lombardini and PhD candidate Miriam Terezoni, followed by a session on safeguarding historic centers in seismic areas. Laboratory visits were held on November 19 and 20, including the Materials Testing Laboratory and an observational session under Professor Lombardini.

A meeting on November 21 will include a visit to the ABC Laboratories and discussions with officials from the International Relations Office, the Dean of dABC, and the Erasmus Office of Politecnico di Milano.

A city tour of Milan is scheduled for November 22. The mobility will conclude on November 24 with a joint session to summarize the week’s activities and finalize plans for a future Joint Seminar. The delegation will depart Milan on November 25.

The activity aims to formalize academic collaboration and strengthen future teaching and research engagements between the two institutions.

07/11/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗨𝗡𝗣-𝗖𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆
by Mark Kingsley Rabino

In celebration of the 6th Anniversary of the Presidency of Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, the University of Northern Philippines College of Architecture held a series of extension and project monitoring activities on November 6, 2025, under the theme “A Legacy of Service: UNP College of Architecture’s Impact and Progress Monitoring.”

The activity showcased the College’s continuing commitment to community involvement, heritage preservation, and architectural excellence through simultaneous field engagements across Ilocos Sur. Three faculty teams were deployed to different project sites to assess and monitor architectural initiatives supported by the College.

Team A, led by Engr. Maila P. Ragasa and Ar. Julius U. Artates, visited the St. Catherine de Alexandria Church in Santa Catalina. Their team, composed of faculty specialists and student representatives from CAAC, UAPSA, and JPIEP, conducted site monitoring and documentation focusing on architectural conservation and design improvements.

Team B, headed by Ar. Mon-Cres A. Toje, and Ar./EnP Ludivina A. Lozano, visited the Immaculate Conception School of Theology in Vigan City. The group assessed ongoing architectural projects and explored opportunities to strengthen design innovation aligned with the College’s extension goals.

Meanwhile, Team C, led by Dr. Fatima Nicetas R. Alonzo, and Ar. Reymund P. Quevpo, conducted the “Assessing the Past, Preserving the Future: Bantay Church Needs Assessment” at the Parish of Saint Augustine of Hippo in Bantay. The initiative aimed to evaluate the preservation needs of the historic church and promote sustainable heritage conservation practices.

The collaborative effort of the College of Architecture through these activities reflects the University’s mission of extending academic expertise beyond the campus, nurturing service-oriented professionals, and contributing to the preservation of Ilocano cultural and architectural heritage.

𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘙𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘰 & 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰