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UP TFA is Arki's only university-wide,
service-oriented organization. Building an environment that builds people! 💚

The University of the Philippines Task Force Arki (UP TFA) is the UP College of Architecture's only service-oriented student organization. Established in 1986 at the height of martial law and student-led activism, its founders were compelled to action by the worsening urban housing crisis and sought to attract like-minded design students to nurture patriotism and social awareness. Today, the organ

ization aims to explore and implement architectural and design solutions that respond to community and larger societal issues in order to uplift and empower Filipinos at all levels of society. It achieves these goals various activities such as talks and symposiums, research projects, joint building projects, community outreach projects, among others.

01/05/2026

[UP TFA Halina’t Maglikha 2026]

Here’s everything that went down in the Halina’t Maglikha art and architecture workshop last April 11, 2026! 🖍️👥

We extend our thanks to everyone who made this day possible and helped foster creativity and learning in the childre

Pubmat by: Vivienne Ibanez

01/05/2026

[UP TFA Eskwela Caravan 2025, Day 2]

Eskwela Caravan 2025 Day 2 was held at the Pres. Corazon Aquino Elementary School on March 16, 2026. 🏫🖍️

It was definitely worth the trip, getting to meet with students eager to learn. Stay tuned for future travels, exploring different school

Pubmat by: Rax Cinco

01/05/2026

[TFA Organization Orientations and Assemblies]

It’s been a minute… let’s brush up on what’s been happening! ✅

A few weeks ago, TFA held orientations for our applicANTS and assemblies within the organization! We’ve been working hard to ensure that our vision stays vibrant as ever and that our goals stay within frame. 🖌️🖼️

💚 25B General Assembly on February 12, 2026�
💛 Applicants’ Orientation on February 20, 2026
🧡 AKWE on March 2, 2026
💜 Committee Intros on March 13, 2026

TFA’s excited to share more that’s been on our palette. 🎨🏡

Pubmat by: Polo Mangubat

19/04/2026

[UP TFA ACLE 2025]

Last February 24, 2026, UP TFA participated in ACLE 2026, in which various university organizations held alternative learning opportunities that students could take part in, no matter their field of study.🧐📚

For UP TFA, the discussion was about 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, with 𝗔𝗿. 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗿. from the UP College of Architecture. 🚶🏘

Get a glimpse of how the activities prepared by the organization contributed in making architecture and community building truly more accessible and digestible. 👀

Photographed by Rain Ahalajal
Pubmat by Lareina Dela Cruz

15/04/2026

[CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS]

UP Task Force Arki and TAO-Pilipinas, Inc will be holding a Planning Workshop on April 18, 2026 (Sat) 8:30AM-4:30PM to develop a proposed people's housing plan!

We still need MORE VOLUNTEERS to help facilitate, ideate, and design with the community! All are welcome to volunteer-- arki or non-arki, student or alumni! If you are interested, please message Rianne Ison, Henry Madayag, or Lorraine Alingod.

Don't miss out on an experience to design with the people!

13/04/2026

[MICROTECTURE]

🤝 Community-Led Approach towards Sustainability in Architecture 🌱

Sustainable architecture is often discussed in terms of technology, materials, or performance. But many of the most resilient and environmentally-responsible architecture are shaped not just by designers, but by the people who live in them. A community-led approach places residents at the center of decision-making, and when communities are involved, sustainability becomes grounded in everyday practices: conserving resources, adapting to climate risks, and maintaining shared spaces.

Community participation turns sustainability into something shared and lived, rather than something imposed. When designers work alongside residents, spaces become rooted in everyday experiences and local knowledge. The result is architecture that feels more connected to its place — environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and shaped by the people who call it home.
💚

Want to read more? Read our full feature through this flipbook link below 👇
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/64ebb93cab.html /1

Writeup by: Jien Carlo Pecina
Pub and Flipbook by: Lyannah Isabella Alingod

10/04/2026

[HALINA’T MAGLIKHA]

One day left before TFA goes to Doña Imelda!

If you wish to help out, you can still opt to volunteer by either:
📲 Contacting Naomi Dolatre and Rianne Ison through FB Messenger
💬 Joining our FB Group Chat: https://m.me/j/Abbp1PD0oq1eRCi9/

Pub by Collene Taguibao

09/04/2026

[CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS]

We're excited to tell you about one of our upcoming projects 👀 We are partnering with TAO-Pilipinas, Inc to help the Doña Imelda Housing community develop a proposed people's housing plan 🏘️

Our first site visit will be on April 11 (Sat), coinciding with Halina't Maglikha 2026. Our second, the planning workshop, will be on April 18 (Sat). Doña Imelda is within 8 minutes walk from V Mapa and J Ruiz LRT-2 stations.

Kindly see the details below for our role in the housing project! All are welcome to volunteer! If you are interested, please message Rianne Ison, Henry Madayag, or Lorraine Alingod.

👥 Your help will be much appreciated as we undertake this amazing opportunity to help a community in building themselves!!

06/04/2026

Halina't Maglikha is back this April! 🎨🖼️

As UP Task Force Arki's flagship project, 💚🏡 the art and architecture workshop will be visiting Doña Imelda on April 11, with the aim to foster creativity and learning among the youth one pinwheel at a time. 👥☀️

But we can’t do it alone! ‼️ To volunteer, contact Naomi Dolatre or Rianne Ison. Sign-ups are also open by joining our TFA HM ‘26 Volunteers gc (https://m.me/j/Abbp1PD0oq1eRCi9/)

Coloring beyond the lines begins here; let’s come together and make the communities we serve more vibrant. 🌈🖍️

Pub by Collene Taguibao

31/03/2026

International and National Women's Month 2026!

As we look back in TFA's 40-year history, we celebrate the women of all kinds that played a huge part in our org's development.

Women had an important role in green org's founding years, and as they graduate, it is TFA alumni that founded the women-led organization TAO-Pilipinas, a continuing partner of our org today. Today, many women, whether they call themselves TFAmily or TFAer, continue TFA's brand of service in their respective fields.

We celebrate and say our thanks to the women -- applicant, member, alumni, or partner -- who inspire and lead us with passion, dedication, and love in coloring beyond the lines, of an inclusive future where everyone takes part in building an environment that builds people.

21/03/2026

[IRD with Sir Clifford Espinosa]

A few weeks ago, TFA was visited by it's one and only founder, Sir Clifford Espinosa, along with Prof Gines! 💚🏡

Fun chats, lessons, and histories were exchanged! 🤗🐜 A truly memorable and unforgettable moment which strengthened Tfam's bond and filled them more with passion to serve the people🤝🫂

The event concluded with a simple nostalgic kantahan session and produced a group of individuals driven more than ever to give back to the country!

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