Philippine Association of Landscape Architects

25/09/2026

04/09/2026

With grateful hearts, the Philippine Association of Landscape Architects (PALA) remembers Sergio Peñasales, a distinguished member and one of the pioneers of Landscape Architecture in the Philippines.

As among the first batch of Filipino master’s degree holders in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Serge helped pioneer the practice of Landscape Architecture in the Philippines in the early 1960s, alongside D.G. Perez, I.P. Santos, Jess Sison, Dr. Salvador Bautista, and Anselmo Alquinto. He was also instrumental in advancing and professionalizing the practice of Landscape Architecture in our country.

We honor his invaluable contributions to the profession and the lasting legacy he leaves to generations of landscape architects.

In remembrance of his life and legacy, we offer our prayers for his eternal peace with our Lord. May his memory continue to inspire us, and may his contributions live on through the profession he helped shape.

🕊️ Rest in eternal peace, Landscape Architect Serge.

Photo credits: BluPrint

01/09/2026

🌿 𝐋𝐚𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐏 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

LaCISAP proudly participated in the ROOTWORK Pre-Workshop Site Visit and Case Study Validation in Naga City, in partnership with PALA and UAP.

The visit brought together professionals and local representatives for a meaningful exchange on the city’s landscape, communities, and opportunities for Nature-based Solutions.

We are grateful to be part of this collaborative initiative and to contribute to the conversations shaping more resilient, livable, and future-ready communities.

As part of the site visit, the team explored various sites across Naga City, providing opportunities to observe existing conditions, identify key challenges, and explore potential approaches for integrating Nature-based Solutions into the city’s landscape and communities.

📍 Jesse M. Robredo Museum
📍 Old Naga Dumpsite
📍 Carolina City of Lights
📍 Julian B. Meliton Elementary School
📍 Sagop Creek
📍 Ninoy and Cory Avenue
📍 Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum

LaCISAP would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Mayor Leni Robredo and the City Government of Naga for their support and hospitality, as well as to all the local representatives and partners who contributed to making this field visit meaningful and productive.

26/08/2026

A glimpse of a meaningful milestone as our newest Landscape Architects take their Oath of Professionalism on August 8, 2026.

A day of commitment and pride, marking the beginning of a journey dedicated to the purpose and responsibility that come with the profession.

Congratulations, New Landscape Architects! ✨🌱

25/08/2026

The Philippine Association of Landscape Architects (PALA) extends its warmest congratulations to the newest members of the profession who recently took their oath.

As you begin this new chapter, may you uphold the values of the profession—to plan, design, protect, conserve, and enhance our natural and built environments, creating spaces that enrich communities and improve quality of life.

May your knowledge, creativity, and dedication help create better places for people and contribute to a greener, more sustainable, and resilient Philippines.

Congratulations, New Landscape Architects! 🎉✨🌱

22/08/2026

🌿 ROOTWORK 2026: CPD-ACCREDITED ACROSS FOUR PROFESSIONS
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ROOTWORK brings different disciplines to the same table for two days of collaborative learning and planning around Nature-based Solutions (NbS), with Naga City as the 2026 Case Study.

🎓 CPD Credit Units
Landscape Architecture — 13 units*
Architecture — 7 units
Environmental Planning — 7 units
Civil Engineering — 2 units

*Additional 3 units for participants who attended the case study validation in Naga City

📅 28–29 August 2026
📍 UP Asian Institute of Tourism, Quezon City
More than earning CPD units, ROOTWORK is an opportunity to learn across disciplines and contribute different perspectives toward more resilient, livable, and sustainable communities.

🌱 Only 3 slots left!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/RW26-REG

22/08/2026

🌿 JOIN ROOTWORK 2026 — ONLY 3 SLOTS LEFT!
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Only 6 days to go before ROOTWORK: A Technical Workshop on Nature-based Solutions (NbS), the Philippine Association of Landscape Architects’ inaugural technical workshop dedicated to exploring Nature-based Solutions through collaborative, landscape-led planning.

📍 28–29 August 2026 | UP Asian Institute of Tourism, Quezon City
🏙️ 2026 Case Study: Naga City

Using Naga City as its case study, ROOTWORK brings together landscape architects, architects, environmental planners, civil engineers, allied professionals, local government representatives, and other participants interested in NbS to examine real urban and environmental challenges and explore how natural systems and green infrastructure can contribute to more livable, resilient, and sustainable communities.
Participants will work through site analysis, mapping exercises, interdisciplinary discussions, and collaborative planning to develop strategies and recommendations responsive to Naga City’s local conditions and opportunities.

🎓 CPD Credit Units
- Landscape Architecture — 13.0 units*
- Architecture — 7.0 units
- Environmental Planning — 7.0 units
- Civil Engineering — 2.0 units

*Additional 3 units for participants who attended the on-site case validation in Naga City

REGISTRATION FEES*
PALA Members: Php 4,000
Non-PALA / Allied Professionals: Php 4,500

*Registration includes the two-day workshop and workshop kit.

🌱 Join us as we read the landscape, connect systems, and explore what Nature-based Solutions can mean for Philippine cities.

Register here: bit.ly/RW26-REG
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Supporting institutions:
Local Government of Naga City
Landscape Contractors and Industry Specialists Association of the Philippines
University of the Philippines - Asian Institute of Tourism