Earist-College of Architecture and Fine Arts

Congratulations, Prof. Rowena Jasmin-Macahiya, main author/BFA Faculty, with her co-authors Dr. Eriberto Astorga - Director of Extension and Community Services, Prof. Blue Archimedes Santos - NSTP Director/BFA Facult, Prof. Louie Pereira - CAFA Administrative Assistant/BFA Faculty and Prof. Aldwin Amorin - BFA Faculty, for bringing home the 2nd Best Paper Award at the 2026 PAEPI International Extension Symposium and Technology Forum for your paper, “KAPE VIBRANT: Technical Optimization and Socio-Economic Validation of Stabilized Spent Coffee Ground Watercolors as a Sustainable Extension Model for Urban Communities.” held on May 20-22, 2026 at Cebu Technological University Main Campus, Cebu City.

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Congratulations to Mr. Marwin Demanarig Ombao, Ms. Stephanie Chloe Borja, and Ms. Cherry Mae Contreras, BFA Visual Communication senior students, with their adviser Prof. Blue Santos, for winning 2nd Place in the Industrial Design for Sustainability category at Patimpalak sa Agham at Teknolohiya ng EARIST (PATATE) 2026 with their project, “TalkiePot: An Interactive Plush Toy Integrating Sensory Stimulation and Assistive Communication for Children with Cerebral Palsy.”

Thank you for bringing honor to CAFA community!

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Congratulations to Mr. Jordan Lumactud, 4th Year Interior Design student, and his adviser IDr. Mary Ann Capilitan, for winning 1st Place in the Utility Model for Sustainable Living category at the Patimpalak sa Agham at Teknolohiya ng EARIST (PATATE) 2026 with his project “AGRI-FORM: Utilization of Valorized Rice Husk Cellulose in Producing a Bio-Composite 3D Printing Filament.”

His work turns rice husk waste into a sustainable 3D printing filament for interior design, promoting circular design and environmental responsibility.

Thank you, Jordan, for bringing honor to CAFA!

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HAPPENED | May 14, 2026

The Fine Arts - Painting program carried out its extension initiative through a mural painting project that transformed and beautified Brgy. 598, Zone 59.

Led by Program Chair Prof. Teresa J. Herrera, the activity brought together students, faculty, and community residents to create a vibrant artwork celebrating unity, creativity, and shared community spirit.

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KUDOS to our Interior Design Thesis Class 2026! 🎉

As the College of Architecture and Fine Arts unveil the newly redesigned and renovated Room 306 (Fine Arts Studio) and Room 307 Creative User’s Byte Environment (CUBE) done by the 4th Year Interior Design Thesis Class of 2026 (IDea Co.)!

Guided by their design concept “Linkha” (from “likha” and “link”), these rooms reimagine CAFA as a bridge that connects creativity, technology, and collaboration. Room 306 is now a flexible Fine Arts Studio and gallery-inspired space for painting, critiques, lectures, and exhibitions, with adaptive furniture, warm earthy tones, and display-ready walls that highlight student work. Room 307, transformed into CUBE, a corporate-futuristic computer library that supports digital learning and production through efficient workstations, integrated ICT, ergonomic seating, and a smart blue-and-neutral palette that keeps users focused and comfortable.

Thesis Adviser: IDr. Mary Ann B. Capilitan

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NkxmoRQ6W/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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We proudly recognize the valuable service of our distinguished faculty members from the College of Architecture and Fine Arts, for their enthusiastic support as evaluators for the WURI Ranking 2026.

Ar. Gerald Allan P. Adane
IDr. Gladys B. Espejo
Prof Jay-Ar C. Flores
Ar. Diane A. Jose
Prof. Michael Jay D. Ramos

This year, around 3,000 academic professionals from 301 universities worldwide participated in the 1st Phase Evaluation, highlighting the global significance of this initiative.

Your dedication to academic excellence and global collaboration brings pride to CAFA and EARIST. Thank you for your continued commitment in advancing quality education!

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HAPPENED. May 9, 2026

The College of Architecture and Fine Arts placed 5th (InterArk) among 38 participating teams in the recently concluded Arkwiz 2026 at the UP College of Architecture, where our students from Architecture and Interior Design programs showcased their knowledge and skills in a national inter-school architectural quiz on design, mobility, and innovation.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our teams:

InterArk:
* Gervacio, Anna Marie S.
* Quisio, Czaira Gwen L.
* Crizaldo, Allison Joyce G.

Arterior Minds:
* Guijarno, Honna John Marie S.
* Omawas, Jemboy M.
* Vega, Ma Carla O.

Coaches:
* Ar. Maria Lourdes De Vera-Francisco
* IDr. Gladys B. Espejo

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EARIST has just taken its spot on the global innovation map! 🇵🇭

Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology has been included in the WURI 2026: Funding for Sustainability (B5) Top 100, placing us at Rank 92 for our innovative initiatives in sustainable development, through Project HULMA of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts.

This recognition highlights our community’s hard work in reshaping and enhancing our learning environments, promoting resourcefulness, and championing sustainability-driven projects that directly respond to real-world needs.

Congratulations to the EARIST community, especially the CAFA Alumni-Arki ni Amang, Interior Design and Fine Arts Alumni, UAP-Manila METRO Architects, Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines Dalisay Lodge No. 14, and all other Industry Partners behind Project HULMA, for proving that a state college can compete and be recognized on the world stage.

Source: https://www.wuri.world/wuri-ranking-2026

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