Philippine Institute Of Architects Pampanga Section

28/01/2026

A Capampangan Architect, laid to rest.
Rest in peace...Arch. Lorenzo "Lor" Calma.

Architect par excellence Lor Calma, 97

Architect, interior designer, and furniture designer Lorenzo Licad Calma aka Lor Calma, passed away yesterday at the age of 97.

Born on March 4, 1928 in Arayat, Pampanga, Calma was known to have designed iconic, deconstructivist buildings such as the School of Art and Design of the College of Saint Benilde in Manila and the Mind Museum in Taguig.

He also designed the interiors of many structures such as the Development Bank of the Philippines building in Makati, Silahis Hotel in Manila, and the Benguet Center in Mandaluyong.

Calma was also an artist, focusing on painting and sculpture. He had mounted exhibitions of his works in 2009 and 2012 at the Ayala Museum and LRI Design Plaza respectively. Both are located in Makati.

A founding member and president of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, Calma was awarded the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan of the City of Manila in 1988 and the Most Outstanding Kapampangan in Arts and Architecture in 2010.

Image: Courtesy Lorena Calma

28/01/2026

Congratulations to our newly registered architects!

Warmest greetings from the PIA Family as we celebrate your success in passing the Architecture Licensure Examination. Your dedication, perseverance and passion for he profession have truly paid off.

May this milestone mark the beginning of a meaningful journey in shaping spaces, life and the future of architecture in the country.
Once again, Congratulations and Welcome to the Profession!

18/10/2025

The PIA Pampanga Section's October General Membership Meeting with the Section Officers & the Jr. PIA Officers.

📷 by Arch. Janvir Escalona, PIA | October 18, 2025 | The Commons Cafe, Bacolor, Pampanga.

08/10/2025

Photo-ops during the ARCHILEAD event held last October 5, 2025 at the PIA Center. ARCHILEAD is a yearly national event organized by the members of the Junior Philippine Institute of Architects, that provides a venue for the members to share their experiences, insights, lessons learned & good practices within the group. The event was attended by the delegates from the Technological Institute of the Philippines-QC, Bulacan State University, National University-Baliwag, Pampanga State University & Don Bosco Technical College A heritage tour was also organized after the meeting.

📷 by Jr.PIA-Nationals | October 5, 2025 | PIA Center

18/09/2025

16/09/2025

An election was held in Singapore wherein JP Octaviano was elected President for FY 2007-2008. The result of said election was declared null and void by the majority of the incumbent Board due to its illegal venue. On Aug 17, 2007, VP Manuel Icasas of the holdover Board took oath as President of PIA National Board for FY 2007-2008 with a newly reorganized Board which took place in the Office of the Commissioner of PRC, Manila.

Left photo caption; Induction ceremonies for the 2007-2008 National Board of Directors of the Philippine Institute of Architects were held at the PRC Offices in Manila by the PRC Commissioner, Dr. Leonor Rocero herself last Friday, August 17, 2007. Seen in photo (from left to right) PIA national President Manuel Icasas, FPIA, Treasurer Ernie Popes, FPIA, VP for Public Affairs Rolando DL Miranda, PIA, Director Delfin Pantangco, FPIA, VP for Professional Practice Edwin San Nicolas, PIA, Board Secretary Terry Fresnido, FPIA, Northern Luzon District Director, Wendelin Fernandez, PIA, Visayas District Director Eric Nacorda, FPIA, Mindanao District Director Raymond delas Peñas, PIA Southern Luzon District Director, Bobby Arlan Macasaet, PIA, not in photo are VP for Administration Arch. Isabel Garcia FPIA (abroad), NCR District Director Delfin M. Viola III, FPIA.

Right photo caption; Witnessing the oath-taking ceremonies and flanking Commissioner Rosero. From L to R are Arch. Francis Ramos, PIA, representative of PIA Manila Section, Arch. Roger Villarosa, FPIA of the College of Fellows, Arch. Jun Nasol, FPIA, PIA Committee on IAPOA Affairs, who was material in arranging the said event, BOA Member Arch. Angeline Chua-Chiaco, FUAP, BOA Chairman Armando Alli, FUAP, AAIF, PRC Commissioner, Nilo Rosas and behind Rosero slightly hidden is the third PRC Commissioner Camencita Padilla.

Reference: PIA Archives | Arch. Ricardo Afuang, FPIA

16/09/2025

The Presidents of the Philippine Institute of Architects
2016-2025

04/09/2025

Nanawagan ang Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) sa Senado na alisin ang requirement ng Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016 para sa renewal ng lisensya.

BASAHIN: https://dzrh.com.ph/post/prc-calls-for-amendment-of-cpd-act-urges-focus-on-program-quality