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𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟮 & 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟯 (First-Year Architecture students)🥈 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟮"SILONGAN"Adaptive Community Resilience Center📍 Patag, Cagayan de...
22/07/2026

𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟮 & 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟯 (First-Year Architecture students)

🥈 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟮
"SILONGAN"
Adaptive Community Resilience Center
📍 Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Designed by First-Year Architecture students, Silongan presents an innovative and resilient community-centered proposal that reflects creativity, technical excellence, and purposeful design. This achievement showcases the remarkable talent, dedication, and teamwork of this exceptional all-women team.

Members:
• Raiza Jenn Baron
• Lae Marie Bigornia
• Christine Cosico
• Cassandra Myk Ninian
• Jacqueline Oroyan

🥉 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟯
"BANHAW"
Reimagining Waste Infrastructure as a Regenerative Landscape and Circular Resource Recovery System for Davao City
📍 Davao City, Philippines

Another remarkable achievement from our First-Year Architecture students. Through creativity, innovation, and teamwork, they developed a sustainable architectural proposal that reimagines waste management into a resilient and community-centered facility. Their dedication and passion truly deserve recognition.

Members:
Althea D. Ataylar
Krixa Joyce Bangcot
Kia Rose H. Celozar
Lloyd S. Lauron
Miguel Archel D. Moreno

Instructor: Ar. Ricky Omamalin, UAP, NAMPAP



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🏆 TOP 1 (Tied for 1st Place)"PALAY CONSERVA"Rice Resilience and Post-Harvest Innovation Complex📍 Saint Jude Street, Rock...
22/07/2026

🏆 TOP 1 (Tied for 1st Place)

"PALAY CONSERVA"
Rice Resilience and Post-Harvest Innovation Complex
📍 Saint Jude Street, Rocka Village, Brgy. Bagong Sikat, Plaridel, Bulacan
📍 FIRST-YEAR!

Excellence knows no boundaries.

Congratulations to this outstanding team for earning Top 1 (Tied for 1st Place) in AR126 – Design 3 through their innovative proposal, "PALAY CONSERVA: Rice Resilience and Post-Harvest Innovation Complex."

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that these are FIRST-YEAR Architecture students who developed a comprehensive architectural solution addressing food security, sustainability, climate resilience, and post-harvest innovation. Their project reflects creativity, technical competence, and a strong understanding of architecture's impact on communities and the agricultural sector.

This all-women team proved that excellence is defined by dedication, collaboration, and hard work. Their success is an inspiration to every aspiring architect.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! Keep dreaming, keep designing, and continue building a better future through architecture.

Members:
• Ricel Mae I. Omboy
• Kris Jamie R. Pal
• Ellen Joy D. Roilo
• Rejin B. Tinapay
• Mirzi Caryl S. Gajo

Instructor: Ar. Ricky Omamalin, UAP


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🏆 TOP 1 (Tied for 1st Place)"PUGAD GINHAWA"Bankerohan Public Market Redevelopment📍Bankerohan, Davao CityIt is with great...
21/07/2026

🏆 TOP 1 (Tied for 1st Place)

"PUGAD GINHAWA"
Bankerohan Public Market Redevelopment
📍Bankerohan, Davao City

It is with great pride that we recognize this outstanding team for earning Top 1 (Tied for 1st Place) in AR126 – Design 3.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that these are FIRST-YEAR Architecture students who successfully developed a comprehensive redevelopment proposal for one of Davao City's most iconic public markets. Their project demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, technical skills, and a deep understanding of architecture's role in improving communities.

This accomplishment proves that excellence has no year level. With passion, discipline, and teamwork, even first-year students can produce concepts worthy of recognition.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! Keep designing with purpose and continue shaping a better future through architecture.

Members:
• Princess Lhynee L. Capirol
• Alexandria C. Perez
• Shannie Maica L. Armohalias
• Nathan Emmanuel Momongan
• Dave Louis Chan

Instructor: Ar. Ricky Omamalin, UAP, NAMPAP


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18/07/2026

Architecture is more than creating buildings—it begins with understanding how to communicate ideas through drawings. As an instructor at the University of Mindanao, Architectural Graphics has become more than just a subject to me; it has become my passion.

Every plate I ask my students to complete, I draw first on the board. I believe that true teaching is not simply giving instructions, but demonstrating the process step by step. When students see how every line, every projection, and every perspective is created, they gain the confidence to create their own.

This has always been my philosophy:

'Do it first, and they will learn.'

Because in architecture, the best lessons are not only explained—they are demonstrated.

-Ar. Ricky Omamalin


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SPP in a nutshell:• Design Only – Site visits are generally for verification and design coordination.• Construction Phas...
10/07/2026

SPP in a nutshell:

• Design Only – Site visits are generally for verification and design coordination.

• Construction Phase Services– Includes periodic site visits to observe if the work generally conforms to the plans and specifications.

• Design-Build – Site responsibilities still depend on the agreed scope of services.

• Employee of the Owner – If you're salaried by the owner, site visits may also be part of your employment duties.

P.S. Kaya kahit ano pa ang role mo diyan, malamang mapupunta ka pa rin sa site. Magbaon ka na lang ng maraming sunblock.😆

_Ar. Ricky Omamalin



06/07/2026

Friendly Reminder:
'Wag magpakampante. Mag-aral nang mabuti, sapagkat madaling pumasok, ngunit mahirap lumabas.

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Another blessing. Another reason to give thanks. 🙏📐Today, my client officially signed the construction documents, and by...
01/07/2026

Another blessing. Another reason to give thanks. 🙏📐

Today, my client officially signed the construction documents, and by God's grace, construction will start as soon as possible. It may be a small project in the eyes of many, but I believe there is no such thing as a small blessing from God.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above." — James 1:17

To my fellow architects and future architects: Never measure your success by the size of your projects. Instead, be grateful for every opportunity God entrusts to you, and always give your best—whether the project is big or small.

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much." — Luke 16:10

Above all, let us uphold integrity and honesty in our profession—not just to please our clients or people, but to honor God in every drawing, every decision, and every project we undertake.

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." — Colossians 3:23

To God alone be all the glory. ❤️

-Ar. Ricky Omamalin

Form Follows Math Architecture - FFMA

27/06/2026

Them: "How was your LEA Board Exam experience? Was it easy?"

Me: 😭💔

-Ar. Ricky Omamalin
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Glory to YUEM!☝️University Of Mindanao(Official Page) UM College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education
26/06/2026

Glory to YUEM!☝️

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26/06/2026

To all Architecture students who are struggling with this course emotionally, physically, or financially, keep working hard and have faith in Him. It's not about getting high grades, failing, or finishing the course within five years. It's about your determination and perseverance. Life is not a race.

I still have batchmates who are pursuing this course, and some of them even became my students. Imagine how many years they have spent earning their degree. Yet I truly admire their courage, determination, perseverance, and faith to keep moving forward on the path they have chosen. That's what matters most—never giving up.

If you stumble, pause for a while and rest. Then get back up and fight again. If you can conquer this challenge, you can conquer many others that lie ahead in this profession. Keep the faith, trust God's timing, and never stop believing in yourself.

Remember: True failure isn't how long it takes—it's when you stop fighting. So don't stop. Keep going.

—Ar. Ricky Omamalin

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