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Not every successful architect follows the path people expect.

Before becoming a specialist in architectural lighting design, Ar. Nikki Escalona-Tayag questioned whether she was talented enough to succeed in architecture at all. Surrounded by classmates whose work seemed far ahead of her own, she faced the same doubts many students and young professionals experience.

Instead of trying to be like everyone else, she chose a different approach: finding a niche where her strengths could create value.

In this personal reflection, Ar. Nikki shares how self-doubt, curiosity, and persistence led her from architecture school to New York and ultimately to building a specialized practice in a field that was once largely unfamiliar in the Philippines.

Her story is a reminder that success is not always about following the traditional path. Sometimes it begins with recognizing what makes you different.

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Most people think culinary school is about learning how to cook.

That is only the beginning.

Behind every plated dish is a set of skills that often go unseen. Discipline. Teamwork. Leadership. Communication. Problem-solving. Business acumen. The ability to perform under pressure while maintaining consistency and professionalism.

These are the qualities that help culinary graduates thrive not only in kitchens, but across the hospitality and food industries.

In this article, we explore the lessons students learn in culinary school beyond recipes and techniques, and why these skills matter in today's professional world.

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Congratulations to Catricia Benipayo, a BSBA major in Technology Management student at Enderun Colleges, for an exceptional achievement at Unilever Business Week 2026.

Chosen as one of only 35 participants nationwide from a pool of more than 4,000 applicants, Catricia stood out throughout the intensive week-long program, earning awards in Marketing, Supply Chain, and Human Resources, three of the seven awards presented during the event.

Unilever Business Week combines business case competitions, immersive workshops, and project pitching, while also serving as an onboarding program for participants selected for guaranteed two-month summer internships with the company.

Catricia's success highlights her ability to think across multiple business functions and perform at a high level in one of the country's most competitive student programs.

Congratulations, Catricia. Your Enderun family is proud of you.

Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn and how businesses operate. The question is no longer whether students should use AI.

The more important question is whether they can think critically about the answers it provides.

In her latest article, Aileen Nanca, MBA, Program head for Business Administration explores why judgment, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking remain among the most valuable skills business students can develop in an AI-driven world.

As technology becomes more capable of generating information, education must focus on helping students question assumptions, evaluate risks, defend decisions, and make sense of complex situations that have no easy answers.

Because while AI can generate answers, education teaches students what to do with them.

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Today, we commemorate 128 years of Philippine Independence and honor the generations of Filipinos whose courage, sacrifice, and vision shaped the nation we call home.

As we celebrate our freedom, may we continue to uphold the values of excellence, integrity, and service, contributing in our own ways to the progress of our communities and country.

Happy Independence Day. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas. 🇵🇭

Congratulations, Isha, on the release of LIKAS, a debut album made even more impressive by the fact that every track is an original composition drawn from your own experiences, reflections, and creativity. To share your story so openly through music is a remarkable achievement for any artist.

As a freshman Multimedia Arts student at Enderun Colleges, you are already building a body of work that reflects both talent and dedication. Seeing someone pursue her artistic vision with such authenticity and purpose is truly inspiring.

Wishing you continued success, creative growth, and many more milestones ahead. May LIKAS be the first of many albums that allow your voice and stories to reach even more people.

Congratulations, Isha. We’re proud to see you shine.

Isha Ponti comes out with debut album of all-original tracks | ABS-CBN Entertainment What is impressive is that she penned all the songs in "Likas," which is actually an acronym for "Longing, Illusion, Kindness, Acceptance, and Self-Love."

Some culinary schools teach techniques.

Others teach a philosophy that has shaped some of the world's finest kitchens.

Founded by Alain Ducasse, one of the most celebrated chefs in modern gastronomy, École Ducasse is recognized globally for its commitment to excellence in culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality education. Through Enderun's longstanding academic partnership with École Ducasse, students gain access to teaching methodologies, standards, and learning experiences rooted in French culinary tradition and adapted for a global industry.

The partnership has grown for more than a decade and continues to create opportunities for aspiring chefs to learn from the Ducasse philosophy, earn internationally recognized credentials, and explore pathways to further studies and internships abroad.

Learn more about the École Ducasse academic partnership and discover what makes it one of the most distinguished culinary collaborations in Asia.

Visit www.ecoleducassemanila.com