Recognizing the evolving needs of home buyers and investors, the Philippine real estate players have become more strategic, innovative, and customer-focused, transforming the market into a more sophisticated, sustainable, and competitive sector. Following this direction, the property...
On June 5, 2025, Developer Shine Research and Publisher Nacon will launch Architect Life: A House Design Simulator for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Designing dream homes is about to become a virtual reality for aspiring architects and creative gamers alike. On June 5, 2025, Developer...
(Photos courtesy of PPA) Nestled within the historic grounds of Malacañang Park, Bahay Pangulo opens its doors to the public for the first time, standing as both a testament to Filipino modern design and a symbol of national heritage. Its unveiling marks a new chapter in the story of the...
Imagine standing at the crossroads of your career, filled with dreams of shaping skylines and crafting spaces that breathe life into communities. For many aspiring architects, this journey often feels like a distant goal, clouded by the challenges of bridging academic knowledge with real-world...
As Megaworld Corporation marks its 35th anniversary, the theme "A Lasting Vision" encapsulates the essence of their journey—a commitment to creating developments that foster lasting memories and provide homes where families and businesses can take root. Over the decades, Megaworld has not only...
DAVAO CITY – A 28-year-old architect-engineer was raped and killed and her body dumped in a banana plantation in this city on Wednesday, May 17. BRAGAS (FB) Police Major Catherine dela Rey, Davao City Police Office spokesperson, identified the victim as Vlanche Marie L. Bragas. The body of Bragas...
Nestor S. Mangio celebrates 50 years in architecture Nestor S. Mangio In high school, Nestor S. Mangio excelled in geometry. So impressed was his teacher that he advised the young lad to “Take up architecture. You will be a great architect!” So the boy did and now, Architect Nestor S. Mangio...
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) was hailed as the top-performing school for June 2022 Architect Licensure Exam (ALE). (UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN) The Professional Regulation Commission released the results on Wednesday, June 23. A total of 3,037 out of 4,766 passed the...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo How would future communities look like? How would they adapt to the challenges of the present? How would architects address these challenges to create livable cities? Horizon Manila by WTA Architecture and Design Studio is an answer to these questions. No wonder it won...
Pandemic proportions MASTER OF TRANSITORY SPACE Architect Jason Buensalido (Omar Villanueva for Buensalido Architects) The pandemic has definitely changed how we define living in a home. For Jason Buensalido, noted architect, “the home before was a place where you just lived after work and during...
ANGEL THOUGHTS “Architect Nestor Santos Mangio’s journey toward the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Gold Medal Award has been long arduous. But his creativity, technical skill, craftsmanship, and faith saw him through." The seventh of 11 children, he was born in San Fernando into a...
For Renz Ticsay, 41, an IT solutions architect by profession, gardening has been a significant part of his life since his teenage years. “Life for me is incomplete without plants and trees,” said the urban gardener. Looking back, he has always been interested in plants and nature, which sprung...
