WMSU College of Architecture Student Council

Christmas is here. A time to slow down and give thanks while celebrating the joy of togetherness. ✨
May this season bring comfort hope and happiness to everyone.
𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏! 🎄

📌 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒!

Titans, clearance signing is happening now, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴, and continues until 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵. Make sure to drop by and complete your requirements on time!

💸 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐒:
• 200 PHP + 40 PHP insurance – 1st semester (if unpaid)
• 200 PHP - 1st semester (if insurance paid)
• 200 PHP (cash) – 2nd semester
⏰ Collection starts at 1:00 PM
📍 Training Center, 3rd Floor

Take care of your clearance, fees, and other requirements to keep your academic journey smooth. A little planning goes a long way—let’s finish strong, Titans! 💛

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐂𝐒𝐂

We extend our warmest congratulations and welcome to the newly elected officers of the CArch-CSC. Their election marks the beginning of a new chapter in the continued pursuit of academic excellence, student empowerment, and collaborative leadership within the Architecture community. Entrusted with the responsibility to represent the collective voice of the student body, the officers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and service.

Among the elected officers are Al-Kane D. Verdeprado as Senator, Alexa Marie Tan as Mayor, and Airha Ruth Torillo as Vice Mayor. Moreover, elected councilors are Bea Mae Bolay-og, Berline Del Rosario, Franselle Malmis, and John Tristan Lapiz

The College looks forward to the meaningful contributions and forward-looking programs that the new council will introduce throughout their term. Their leadership is likewise expected to foster a culture of inclusivity, dialogue, and shared purpose, ensuring that the concerns and aspirations of the student body are addressed with integrity and responsiveness.

Congratulations!

𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐂𝐒𝐂

As the term of the outgoing CArch-CSC officers comes to a close, we take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate their invaluable contributions to the College of Architecture. Over the course of their tenure, these officers have exemplified dedication, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the interests and welfare of the student body.

Through their initiatives and programs, the outgoing council has fostered a supportive and collaborative environment that enhanced both the academic and social experiences of their peers. Their leadership was characterised by professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness, ensuring that the voices and concerns of the student community were addressed with care and deliberation.

Among the officers who had stood firm with their services were Angelo Mattheu Paira, former Mayor; Al-Usama Bahara, former Vice Mayor; Hambre Mohammad, Erick Bill Ordinaria, Philmar Capitle, Al-Kane Verdeprado, Hyacinth Calumpong, and Pilar Kyle Amorin, former councillors.

Thank you for your service. We wish you all the best!

Written by: Alneezhar Abud
Layout by: Wijra Baddiri
Photos by: Chianti & Nurhaliza Isa

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐂𝐒𝐂

We extend our warmest congratulations and welcome to the newly elected officers of the CArch-CSC. Their election marks the beginning of a new chapter in the continued pursuit of academic excellence, student empowerment, and collaborative leadership within the Architecture community. Entrusted with the responsibility to represent the collective voice of the student body, the officers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and service.

Among the elected officers are Al-Kane D. Verdeprado as Senator, Alexa Marie Tan as Mayor, and Airha Ruth Torillo as Vice Mayor. Moreover, elected councilors are Bea Mae Bolay-og, Berline Del Rosario, Franselle Malmis, and John Tristan Lapiz

The College looks forward to the meaningful contributions and forward-looking programs that the new council will introduce throughout their term. Their leadership is likewise expected to foster a culture of inclusivity, dialogue, and shared purpose, ensuring that the concerns and aspirations of the student body are addressed with integrity and responsiveness.

Congratulations!

Written by: Alneezhar Abud
Layout by: Wijra Baddiri
Photos by: Chianti & Nurhaliza Isa

𝐂𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐂𝐒𝐂 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌

On December 2, WMSU formally inducted the newly elected CArch-CSC officers, marking the commencement of their official duties and responsibilities. With a strengthened pledge to service, representation, and academic excellence, the new council stands prepared to embody the principles of integrity and leadership expected within. As they assume their roles, they carry with them the collective trust of the student body and the commitment to advance initiatives that enrich participation, foster unity, and uphold the college’s enduring values.

With their induction complete, the council now moves forward with the responsibility to serve, to lead, and to uphold the ideals of the WMSU community.

Congratulations!

Written by: Alneezhar Abud
Layout by: Wijra Baddiri
Photos by: Chianti & Nurhaliza Isa

𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐑

On December 1, the College of Architecture is honored to have secured 2nd place in this year’s Hanging of the Greens celebration at Western Mindanao State University. With the theme “Christmas in Wonderland”, our entry reimagined playful forms and narrative of creativity this season. Such a simple concept turns into a memorable spatial fantasy!☃️

This achievement honors the collective participation of students from the college. Their boundless imagination brought this concept to life and brought an enchanting and festive spirit in the campus.

Congratulations!

Captioned by: Alneezhar Abud
Photographed by: Chianti & Nurhaliza Isa

𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) 2025 was held last October 25-31, 2025. With that, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to our Arki representatives who showed excellence on their field.

For the Visual Arts category:
1. 𝐌𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐝 𝐂. 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐠 - 6th placer in In-situ Painting
2. 𝐎𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐃. 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 17th placer in Pencil Drawing
3. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐁. 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐳 - 3rd Placer in Poster Making
4. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐁. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐞𝐥 - Champion in Charcoal Rendering

Moreover, 𝐉𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐨 won silver for Taekwondo and 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 won several medals including Gold for Artistic Regu, Silver for Artistic Tunggal, and Silver for Tanding/Combat Class A all in Pencak Silat.

Your dedication and passion-driven spirits have brought you places, and we are more than proud of that! Keep soaring high, Titans!

IN PHOTOS | 𝐖𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The WMSU Palaro 2025 has come to a conclusion, ending a week that brought the campus to life. From the opening games to the final whistle, Arkletas showed strength and focus, giving everything they had for their college.

When it was all said and done, the event stood as more than just a competition. It became a reminder of what shared effort can build: a campus united, driven, and proud to carry the WMSU spirit forward.

To our Arkletas, you made us proud. We will surely come back stronger next year!

Forever, we bleed gold.

Photographed by: Chelzea Vera, Clark Codoy, Edrian Mark Muńoz, Kurt Rule, Kristlene Jimenez, Noor Ajijul, Bianca Mariz, Nurhaliza Isa, Tony Engalla, & Dan Divinagracia

𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞

The final day of the WMSU Palaro 2025 draws to a close. The games end not just with medals, but with stories of grit and teamwork that filled the week. Arkletas give their last push, crowds roar with pride, and the campus hums with the energy of shared effort. As the cheers fade, what lingers is the memory of how competition brought everyone together — one community, one Palaro.

Photographed by: Bianca Mariz, Nurhaliza Isa, Clark Cody & Kurt Rule