Congratulations at Padayon, mga Iskolar ng Bayan!
BS Architecture Class of 2025
The Department of Architecture proudly congratulates Architect Rey Justine D. Intong, a member of the Class of 2020, for his outstanding achievement in placing 10th in the June 2025 Architecture Licensure Examination!
This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to Ar. Intongโs dedication, perseverance, and excellence in the field of architecture. It reflects not only his personal commitment to the profession but also the quality of education and training he received during his time at our institution.
The Department is extremely proud of this milestone and celebrates this moment of triumph with the entire architecture community. Ar. Intongโs success serves as an inspiration to current and future students to strive for excellence and continue raising the standards of architectural practice and education.
Once again, congratulations, Ar. Intong! Your DA family is incredibly proud of you!
In celebration of the inaugural Philippine Architecture Festival - National Architectural Month 2024, the Department of Architecture held Kasidlakan 2024ย at the ๐จ๐ฃ ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐บ and ๐๐ฑ๐บ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐ด on December 9, 2024.
The various models and projects displayed in the exhibit were proudly made by our UP Mindanao Architecture students.ย
The program and exhibit was spearheaded by Asst. Prof. Nory Loyd Pernes with the help of the UP Mindanao Architecture Student Council and UAPSA-UPMin.
Photo Credits:
Denise Samson
Nikki Cagande
Projects of UP Mindanao DA Alumni shortlisted in WAF 2024
The Department of Architecture celebrates the accomplishments of its graduates, with two projects making the shortlist for the prestigious World Architecture Festival 2024. These projects are among the eight from the Philippines to be recognized, and uniquely, they are the sole representatives from Davao City. The festival is scheduled to take place from November 6 to 8, 2024, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Swito Designs Architecture
Peace Building, Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Capitol
Future Projects: Civic Category
Principal Architect: Ar. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla
LTP Pagaduan Design Studio
New Public Market and Terminal Complex, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
Future Projects: Infrastructure Category
Principal Architect: Ar. Leslie Tom Pagaduan
The same project also received the UAP Design Awards 2024 Urban and Masterplan of the Year and Asia Architecture Awards 2024 Best Commercial Building Architecture Design.
Ar. Gloryrose Dy-Metilla graduated in 2009 and Ar. Leslie Tom Pagaduan graduated in 2007.
Congratulations!
1:00 โ 4:00 PM 20 May 2023
U.P. Mindanao Library Theater (LEMITO) and throughย Zoom
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/93227256727 (Meeting ID: 932 2725 6727; Passcode: UPMINMAURP)
The Department of Architecture congratulates the January 2023 ALE Board Passers!
UP Mindanao achieved 100% passing rate in the 2023 Architecture Licensure Exam held Jan. 25 and 27, 2023 with 7 board passers:
Ar. Annie Rose Batayola
Ar. Clarence de Guzman
Ar. Earl Jann Ociones
Ar. Vera Philina Romuga
Ar. Mia Fatma Tilendo
Ar. Kenneth Viovicente
Ar. Dawnelli M. Luar of Batch 2018 placed 7th in the ALE.
A national total of 1,980 out of 3,473 (57%) examinees passed.
View the official PRC release here.
Ar. Dawnelli M. Luar placed 7th in the Architecture Licensure Examination
UP Mindanao 2018 Magna Cum Laude places 3rd in architecture licensure exam
UPMin Department of Architecture has 100% passing rate
- Ar. Julius Benedict A. Brillante (BSA 2018) is among 30 passers from the Department of Architecture
- With 30 takers passing the exam, UPMin achieved a 100% passing rate for the ALE 2022
Face to face Graduation for Batch 2020 - 2022
First on-site graduation since the start of the pandemic was held in the University of the Philippines, Mindanao Campus for the batch of 2020, 2021, and 2022!
Department of Architecture Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UPMindanaoDA
University of the Philippines Mindanao Website:ย www2.upmin.edu.ph/ย