Architecture School: What It’s Like to Work Abroad as a Filipino Architect

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An Interview with Arch. Peñafrancia Asis-Ngo for Architectural Professional Practice 3

In this video, Ivy and I sit down with Ar. Pen, an architect based in Iriga, Camarines Sur, who spent 10 years working in Singapore. She shares her real-life experiences, challenges, and the realities of being a Filipino architect abroad.

What you’ll learn in this interview:
✅ What to prepare if you want to work overseas as an architect
✅ The step-by-step process and requirements
✅ Common challenges and how to face them
✅ Tips and advice on surviving and succeeding abroad
✅ A comparison between architecture in the Philippines vs. abroad

Whether you're planning to take your career beyond the country or you're simply curious about the international scene in architecture, this video is packed with insights you won't want to miss!

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