Aidea

11/05/2026

Your dreams matter. Your potential matters even more.

Applications for the 2026 Aidea Scholarship Grant are closing soon.

As Aidea continues its 30th anniversary year, the Aidea Design Foundation remains committed to supporting aspiring designers and technologists whose creativity, discipline, and determination deserve the opportunity to grow.

At Aidea, progress begins when people share ideas, challenge perspectives, and think together. Through mentorship, professional learning opportunities, and financial support, the program seeks to help scholars move forward with confidence and purpose.

Applications close on May 15, 2026.

For full details, please refer to the poster.
The application form may be downloaded from the link below or accessed via the QR code on the poster.

🔗 Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MzBqdRM6-e5BR7InXOrqJBBm2xIqZ7wb/view?usp=sharing

29/04/2026

In every step, there is work.
In every movement, there is meaning.
This Labor Day, we recognize the collective rhythm of people moving forward each contribution shaping progress in its own way.
Because the future is not built in stillness.
It is built in motion together.

Progress is built by people.
Behind every milestone is effort.
Behind every outcome is collaboration.
And behind every achievement is a team that chose to move forward together.

As Aidea marks 30 years, we are reminded that our strongest work has never been done alone. It is built through shared thinking, aligned purpose, and collective commitment.

That is how we move forward.
That is how we Think Together.

In observance of Labor Day, our offices will be closed on Friday, May 1. Regular operations will resume on the next business day.
Aidea wishes everyone a meaningful and inspiring Labor Day.

23/04/2026

We’ve updated the application link and QR code for the 2026 Aidea Scholarship Grant.

Your dreams matter. Your potential matters even more.

As Aidea continues its 30th anniversary year, the Aidea Design Foundation opens applications for the 2026 Aidea Scholarship Grant, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the next generation of designers and technologists.

The scholarship is open to promising Filipino students pursuing Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Computer Science whose creativity, discipline, and determination deserve the opportunity to grow.

Depending on the scholarship awarded, scholars may receive either full tuition support or a monthly allowance, along with mentorship and opportunities for professional learning within Aidea’s collaborative environment.

At Aidea, progress begins when people share ideas, challenge perspectives, and think together.

If you are ready to take the next step in your journey, we invite you to apply.

For full details, please refer to the poster.

The application form may be downloaded from the link below or accessed through the updated QR code on the poster.

🔗 Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MzBqdRM6-e5BR7InXOrqJBBm2xIqZ7wb/view?usp=sharing

08/04/2026

Valor lives not only in acts of heroism, but in the strength of people who stand together for something greater than themselves.

This Day of Valor, we remember those who fought with courage and conviction—and we are reminded that progress, too, is built collectively. At Aidea, we Think Together, carrying this spirit forward as we work to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Please note that our offices will be closed on April 9 in observance of the holiday.

30/03/2026

A moment to reflect. A call to be present.

As we enter the sacred rhythm of Holy Week, we are invited to pause—not only from work, but from the noise of everyday life—to reflect with intention and to think together about what truly endures: faith, compassion, and shared humanity.

In quiet observance of this solemn season, please be guided by our schedule:

Holy Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Operations will conclude at 12:30 PM.

Maundy Thursday, 2 April, and Good Friday, 3 April 2026
Our office will be closed as we honor these days of reflection.

Monday, 6 April 2026
Regular operations will resume.

This season reminds us that reflection is not solitary—it is strengthened in shared understanding. In stillness, we find clarity. In togetherness, we find purpose.

May this Holy Week bring a sense of peace, renewal, and quiet strength to you and those around you.

18/03/2026

Celebrations like Eid remind us of the values that bring us closer—gratitude, generosity, and compassion.

At Aidea, these are the same values that shape how we work, collaborate, and grow—together.

We extend our warmest greetings to our Muslim colleagues, clients, partners, and friends celebrating Eid al-Fitr. May this special occasion bring peace, joy, and meaningful moments with those who matter most.

Please note that our offices will be closed on Friday, March 20 in observance of the holiday. Regular operations will resume on March 23, 2026 Monday.

Eid Mubarak.

13/03/2026

Your dreams matter. Your potential matters even more.

As Aidea continues its 30th anniversary year, the Aidea Design Foundation opens applications for the 2026 Aidea Scholarship Grant, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the next generation of designers and technologists.

The scholarship is open to promising Filipino students pursuing Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Computer Science whose creativity, discipline, and determination deserve the opportunity to grow.

Depending on the scholarship awarded, scholars may receive either full tuition support or a monthly allowance, along with mentorship and opportunities for professional learning within Aidea’s collaborative environment.

At Aidea, progress begins when people share ideas, challenge perspectives, and think together.

If you are ready to take the next step in your journey, we invite you to apply.

For full details, please refer to the poster.

The application form may be downloaded from the link below or accessed via the QR code on the poster.

🔗Link: https://aideaph.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/CORPORATECOMMUNICATIONS/IQBbrqpSKAYIS6m3LmSctFUAAWjNWp_cYeesUznIEG929QI?e=Z1s4p3&download=1

13/03/2026

Circle of Grace: A New Heart for Bulihan

On February 14, the Maria Immaculada Chapel at Bulihan Circle was formally blessed and opened marking a defining moment not only for the estate, but for the community that has long been connected to this land.



Conceived not as a commercial venture but as a personal gift from the landowning family, the chapel stands quietly at the center of the development as its spiritual and civic heart. What began as a late addition to the masterplan has since reshaped it in subtle but profound ways. Surrounded by healthcare and commercial components, the chapel introduces something less measurable yet deeply necessary: a place for pause, reflection, and shared meaning.



From the beginning, the project was shaped through dialogue with the client, with the community, and with the evolving vision of the estate itself. The intention was not to insert a landmark, but to create a place that would feel naturally rooted in its surroundings and genuinely open to those who gather within it.



The architecture expresses this idea through form and light.

Designed in the round, the chapel embodies unity and inclusivity—placing the community around a shared center. Above the altar, light descends gently from a circular opening, while a continuous band of stained glass forms a luminous horizon that encircles the space. The structure remains open and naturally ventilated, welcoming both the congregation and passersby from the surrounding public realm.



The result is an architecture that is contemplative rather than monumental one that gathers rather than impresses.



The blessing ceremony brought together the owners, local leaders, and members of the community, many of whom have longstanding ties to the land itself. Their presence reflected the deeper meaning of the project: continuity between memory and future growth.



Although some architectural elements remain in progress, the chapel is already alive with purpose. In a development shaped by expansion and activity, it offers a quiet constant, a place where the center truly holds.



For Aidea, the chapel represents more than a building. It is an anchor for community life an architecture shaped through listening, collaboration, and shared intention.



A place where design, memory, and belonging meet.

A reflection of how we Think Together with the communities we serve.

🔗 Link: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122250355886246867&id=61557406014000&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=ah56mmocObJdEa6k #

27/02/2026

ICYMI: Winning Design–Build Starts Earlier Than You Think

What if the outcome of a Design–Build project is decided before construction even begins?

As clients increasingly turn to Design–Build for speed and certainty, one reality is becoming clear:

The projects that are won — and successfully delivered — are often shaped much earlier than expected.

At the recent 2-Day Construction Bidding Masterclass by Quantity Solutions, Aidea’s President & CEO, Jojo Tolentino, challenged construction professionals to rethink how Design–Build success is defined.

Instead of focusing on theory or tools, the session centered on one critical capability that consistently changes how projects are both secured and executed.

Because winning isn’t just about pricing.
And delivery isn’t just about ex*****on.

It’s about early alignment — bringing together vision, strategy, and integration before complexity sets in. It’s about shaping clarity at the start, when decisions carry the greatest impact.

This is where Think Together becomes more than a philosophy — it becomes a strategic advantage. When teams align early, collaborate intentionally, and think beyond silos, outcomes become more predictable, risks become more manageable, and value becomes clearer to clients.

Over two days, the masterclass equipped industry leaders with practical, experience-driven bidding strategies grounded in how projects truly unfold — not just how they are planned.

Thank you to Quantity Solutions Inc. and the participating professionals for an engaging and forward-thinking exchange. Conversations like these continue to shape how we design, bid, and build — together.

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26/02/2026

Thinking Together, Building Beyond Borders

Collaboration is how new frontiers are shaped.

During his recent visit to Dubai, our President & CEO, Jojo Tolentino, formalized Aidea’s strategic collaboration with Nagarro through a Memorandum of Understanding — marking a significant step in advancing our shared vision for Building X across global markets.

This partnership brings together Aidea’s expertise in architecture, engineering, and BIM with Nagarro’s strengths in digital and technology solutions, forming a unified approach to the full building lifecycle. From concept to delivery and beyond, we are enabling smarter, more connected, and future-ready environments that respond to an evolving global landscape.

Rooted in our belief to Think Together, this collaboration reflects more than aligned capabilities — it represents a shared mindset of innovation, integration, and forward-thinking design at scale. By bridging disciplines, geographies, and technologies, we are expanding how the built environment is imagined, delivered, and experienced worldwide.

We are grateful for the warm welcome from the Nagarro team and for the spirit of partnership that continues to drive this collaboration forward. Together, we are not only building projects — we are shaping possibilities across borders.

Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erkan-cekic-490694175_a-big-step-for-our-ecosystem-today-we-welcomed-share-7428113122076413955-BHST?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=android_app&rcm=ACoAAAGhrQUBTioVOnAKZ0qIPk-EnWY88hM8-D0&utm_campaign=copy_link

A big step for our ecosystem! Today we welcomed Jojo Tolentino, President & CEO of Aidea to our Dubai office - and formalized our collaboration with an MOU between Nagarro and Aidea. Both organizations are partners of Siemens, and we will align our strengths to jointly position Building X in global....

16/02/2026

Riding into the Year of the Horse — Together

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we step into the Year of the Horse — a symbol of strength, momentum, and bold progress. It is a year that calls us to move forward with energy, resilience, and the confidence to pursue new horizons.

We are grateful for the trust and collaboration that continue to shape our shared journey. Together, we have built meaningful milestones — and together, we look ahead to even greater possibilities.

May this new year bring you vitality, success, and abundant opportunities. May it be filled with purposeful strides, inspired ideas, and achievements we can celebrate side by side.

Let us move forward with renewed drive and optimism — thinking ahead, thinking boldly, and thinking together.

Gong Xi Fa Cai | Gong Hey Fat Choy | Happy Lunar New Year!

Here’s to a year of momentum and shared success.