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An Art Complex That Breathes Bacolod by Yanni Miranda

For Yanni Miranda, art has never been about prestige or polish—it’s about processing, expressing, and healing. It’s deeply personal. It’s messy. It’s human. And in his architectural thesis, “A Museum and Art Complex in Bacolod City,” he imagines a space where all of that—the raw and the refined—can finally coexist. “Art and music have always […]

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Silay’s Soul Takes Center Stage in Sean Kyle Tonsay’s Performing Arts Complex Design

For Sean Kyle Tonsay, performance isn’t just an art—it’s a language. One that moves, connects, remembers. It’s no surprise, then, that his architectural thesis, “A Performing Arts Complex for Silay City,” pulses with rhythm, breathes culture, and dances between the past and the future. Titled HUBLAG—the Hiligaynon word for movement—his project doesn’t just propose a […]

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Blueprints of Hope: How Joineen Estevez Designs for Healing, Not Just Housing

For Joineen M. Estevez, architecture was never just about walls, roofs, or floor plans. It’s about rebuilding what disasters often take away—but blueprints can help restore: dignity, purpose, and a way forward. Her thesis, “A Family Recovery and Livelihood Development in Bacolod City,” began not in a classroom, but in the heartbreaking aftermath of typhoons, […]

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A Village of Culture: Joseph Batobatan’s Vision for Cadiz’s Creative Heartbeat

Cadiz City isn’t just a place—it’s a story in motion. And for architecture student Joseph Nap Batobatan, that story deserves a stage. His thesis, “A Cultural Center and Park for Cadiz City,” is not just a tribute to hometown pride—it’s a declaration that creativity belongs at the center of community life.. “The idea came from […]

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Designing Belonging: How Daenna Pizarro Reimagines Inclusive Education Through Architecture

Daenna Miles Pizarro didn’t just design a school. She designed a message—a quiet but powerful call to rethink how we build for every child, not just some. Her thesis, “A Special Needs and Inclusive Education Complex in Bacolod City,” is rooted in empathy and shaped by vision. It’s not about ticking accessibility checkboxes—it’s about creating […]

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More Than a Stadium: How Kayll Mercado’s Sports Complex Design Aims to Reshape Bacolod

In a city that dances to the beat of drum lines and MassKara masks, Kayll Androh Mercado saw a missing piece: a space where athletes could thrive, communities could gather, and Bacolod’s rhythm could echo year-round—not just during festivals. His thesis, “A Sports Facility Complex in Bacolod City,” is less about concrete and steel, and […]

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An Architecture of Pride, Power, and Pasalamat

Miguela Mae Sabay didn’t just design a building. She answered a question many young athletes in her hometown have silently carried: Why do we have to leave to be seen? Her thesis, “A Sports and Training Complex in La Carlota City,” isn’t just about courts and bleachers. It’s a love letter to a city pulsing […]

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Andrea Paz’s Mindful Resort Concept in Murcia

In a fast-moving world, Andrea Paz Pamati-an dared to imagine the opposite: stillness. Her architectural thesis, “Eclosia: A Wellness Farm Resort in the Municipality of Murcia,” is a thoughtful response to today’s urgent need for spaces that heal—not just bodies, but minds. “I wanted to create a space that brings peace—not just physically, but emotionally,” […]

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LCC Bacolod Inks Partnership with Barangays 10 and 11 for Service-Learning

La Consolacion College Bacolod formalized its collaboration with its neighboring communities through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with Barangays 10 and 11 on May 16, 2025 at the President’s Office. The partnership solidifies years of outreach initiatives into a more structured, intentional, and sustainable Service-Learning Program, responding to real community needs while enriching student […]

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Joshua Gayares: Learning, Leading, and Letting Go of Limits

For Joshua Romano D. Gayares, being named one of the Top 10 Finalists in this year’s The Outstanding Students (THOS) of Bacolod isn’t about chasing accolades—it’s about telling a story. A story of growth. Of grit. Of impact. “My journey in servant leadership has never been about the recognitions,” he reflects. “It’s about the relationships […]