Planning, Development and Special Concerns

RDC-NCR Technical Budget Consultation FY 2027

ATM: Technological University of the Philippines, President Engr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, PhD, EnP, is currently presenting the budget of their university for FY 2027.

Said consultation was chaired by Hon. Mayor Imelda G. Calixto-Rubiano of Pasay City and co-chaired by Regional Director Jackylin Robel of the CPD-NCR, Daniel Bercasio of the Gawad Kalinga, together with the panel members, Assistant Regional Director Joseph Cicero of the DBM-NCR, representatives from House Committee on Metro Manila Development, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Regional Basic Sector Coordinating Council, Department of Economy, Planning and Development, Save the Children Philippines, Commission on Higher Education-Central Office, and World Vision Development Foundation, Inc.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the local government units (LGUs), regional line agencies (RLAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), private sector, and non-government organizations (NGOs).

Isang malaking pagpupugay sa College of Architecture and Fine Arts sa pagkamit ng 100% passing rate sa katatapos lang na January 2026 Licensure Examination for Architects! 🥂✨

Mula sa puyatan sa mga "plates" hanggang sa pagiging lisensyadong eksperto—sobrang proud kami sa aming 11 bagong Registered Architects! Pinatunayan ninyo na sa ating unibersidad, ang kahusayan ay hindi lang mithiin, kundi isang tradisyon. Congratulations sa mga pumasa, sa ating mga faculty, at sa buong TUP community sa tagumpay na ito! 📐✍️🏗️

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗨𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Participants from the American Concrete Institute Philippines – Technological University of the Philippines Manila Student Chapter (ACIP TUPM) won the ACI Philippines Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Competition 2025, held on December 7, 2025 at UP Diliman.

This competition is newly introduced in the country where six teams from different universities showcased their engineering skills as they designed, constructed, and tested concrete structures reinforced with FRP bars to achieve the lowest cost–load ratio based on ACI CODE 440.11–22 design standards.

The TUP Manila delegates consisted of BS Civil Engineering students Jerico Ceniza, KC Mae Idos, and Ianna Marie Villaruel from the third year level, and Dexter Jay Aballe, Mary Germeinne Abeleda, Nick Andrew Bohol, Pamela Lumanog, and Leslie Umali from the fourth year level. They were mentored by Engr. Romie Zapanta, Engr. Teodimer II Escuro, and Engr. Jan Aivan Rodrigueza.

According to the team, the most challenging part of their preparation was managing conflicting schedules, working with limited tools, and understanding the technical requirements of FRP systems. Competing at UP Diliman placed them among strong contenders nationwide. “Que sera sera — whatever will be, will be,” the team remarked, emphasizing how they focused on their teamwork and trust in one another.

Additionally, they also expressed gratitude to their coaches for providing technical guidance and moral support. While the team took initiative in refining their design, the coaches ensured that the project remained aligned with competition standards and progressed smoothly from planning to implementation.

Following their championship, the team earned the right to represent the Philippines at the ACI International FRP Composites Competition in Rosemont/Chicago, Illinois on March 29, 2026.
This will be the first time that the civil engineering department will send representatives to compete in the international scene.

Currently, only two participants are confirmed to travel, and the team is seeking sponsors to help additional members join the international competition.

For anyone interested, please reach out to them through their official page: https://www.facebook.com/share/14Prn1rBUbC/?mibextid=wwXIfr



Written by Aldous Paras
Graphics by Trisha Marcelino | TPA