Architects worldwide gather in Manila for ASEAN festival
Shane Quiachon | Manila Bulletin
2 October 2026
Architects from around the world gathered in Manila for the three-day Anthology ASEAN Architectural Festival, which opened at Foro de Intramuros on Friday, Oct. 2.
The Anthology ASEAN Architectural Festival 2026, themed “Shared Ground: Care, Culture and Collective Futures,” features forums where architects around the world explore architecture, culture, and ideas for future-ready cities.
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso was joined by First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta Marcos, festival curator William Ti Jr. of WTA Architecture and Design Studio, and Architect Rebecca Ti at the event’s opening ceremony.
Domagoso said that ASEAN countries’ cultural differences are connected by shared experiences and common responsibility to build people-centered cities that respect local culture.
“ASEAN shares many experiences. We may have different languages, histories, and traditions, but we also share common challenges, and a common responsibility to build cities that care for people, respect culture, and prepare for the future,” he said.
Architects and delegates from different countries attended the event’s opening day to exchange ideas and insights on architecture.
The event runs daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. until Oct. 4. Full article here.