Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building

The Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building, known as BGPOP, is a significant structure at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, serving as a hub for alumni both locally and internationally. It houses the Faculty of Arts and Letters and the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, and features a grand lobby, ballroom, and hostel facilities for visiting alumni. The building, completed in 2014, honors Blessed Buenaventura García de Paredes, a martyr and former law professor. It retains elements of the original gymnasium, which was once the largest in the Philippines, making it a site of historical importance for visitors and researchers alike.