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MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY:

Farther… greater
after 91 years
T hrough the years, Mapúa Institute of Technology has been in the forefront of technological innovation and advancement. Celebrating 91 years of world-
class education offered not only to Filipino but also to international students, Mapúa continues to live up to its leading role in engineering, architecture
and technology education.

The Institute was founded by Tomas Mapúa, the first Filipino

registered architect, in January 1925. He held that technology is
the most effective means of smoothly facilitating the country’s
economic and social survival He believed with intense faith in the
youth who belong to the middle and working class to whom he
dedicated and opened the Institute.
With a change in ownership at the turn of the century,
the Institute, now under the helm of Ambassador Alfonso T.
Yuchengco, enunciated a vision of being a global center of
excellence. In the last 15 years, it has moved aggressively towards
the attainment of this vision with its trailblazing move towards
international accreditation and its pioneering adoption of
outcomes-based education.
After 91 years, Mapúa remains true to the visions of these
pillars of the Institute as it celebrates its founding anniversary
with activities lined up for the whole week from January 25 to 30.

91 years of excellence
“Motivated to go ‘farther and greater,’ Mapúa prepares
itself for the challenges of internationalization and innovation.
Hence, Mapúa continues to strengthen its globally oriented
engineering and technology programs,” School of Multimedia
and Visual Arts dean Architect Arnold P. Cinco said. SMVA is this
year’s organizing committee for the Foundation Week with the
theme “Farther…Greater.”
The celebration will kick off with the annual Parade of
Excellence. The weeklong celebration will also include the fourth
Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) Conference, which is slated on
the third day of the foundation week. The conference will serve With Mapúa’s global outlook, there should be no limit to what Mapúans should be able to achieve professionally anywhere in the world.
as another platform for Mapúa faculty and students to further
enhance the implementation of OBE in the Institute. Mapúa,
being the first school in the Philippines to fully opt for OBE, has
enjoyed significant progress in student growth and board exam approach of the seminar’s discussions will open horizons – certification to complement the former. Mapúa also implemented
performance. The ceremony for the Cardinal Excellence Awards forecasting and enlightening Mapúans on crucial ASEAN measures for carbon footprint reduction by decreasing energy
(TCEA), given to individuals who brought honor and pride to the Integration concerns vis-à-vis economics, education, and foreign and water consumption by several percentage points yearly for
Institute through their achievements in the morning of January 26. relations,” said Engr. Rosette Eira E. Camus, dean of Admissions a number of years in both Intramuros and Makati campuses. The
The student body also has activities in store for the most and International Programs, further, with ASEAN integration just Institute also did a full re-lamping of both campuses using T5
momentous week in Mapúa. around the corner, Mapúa will “even more strengthen its resolve fluorescent lamps, and is currently in the implementation process
Central Student Council President John Alfred Silisilon III, a to provide education that is global in standards.” of shifting to inverter type air-conditioning units. Mapúa also
fourth year student taking up Electronics Engineering, said that Engr. Camus explained that the ASEAN integration will promotes and practices waste segregation and recycling.
activities will showcase students’ talent, class, and beauty with greatly benefit the students in real-world contexts of employers
Mr. and Ms. Cardinals. Technical exhibits will be showcased in looking for technically skilled workers who are also leadership- Most important step – awareness
North and South Circles for the Intramuros Campus, and in the oriented, resilient, competitive, and adaptive.
lobby for the Makati campus, for the whole week. “We prepare our students to be technically skilled through our But according to Dr. Vea, the most important step is spreading
strong curriculum, and we have various activities such as career awareness of the issue through instruction and research.
Highlighting current issues development seminars, to further improve their communication “As an educational institution, we have many opportunities
and personal skills,” Camus said. to get the community aware through instruction. We also have on-
Mapúa will also highlight current issues with significant With the ASEAN integration, there will be a freer flow of going research on carbon capture and renewable energy, in line
impact on the society in two major lectures as part of the line- services among different professions, wherein professionals can with our research theme of sustainability,” explained Dr. Vea.
up of the activities for the Foundation Week. The first one will practice in other ASEAN countries after seeking certification. The Echoing Dr. Vea’s statements, Environmental and Sanitary
be “ASEAN Integration and Its Implications on the Engineering Philippine Technological Council (PTC) represents the Philippines Engineering program chair Engr. Wyndell Almenor said that
and Technology Professions;” the second one, which is part of the to the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organization (AFEO) instruction of environmental principles has always been a practice
Hernando P. Limsin Lecture Series, will be on “Responding to that established the ASEAN Engineer Registry (AER). AER-listed of Mapúa as an academic and technological institution with the
Global Warming and Climate Change.” engineers are recognized in the region. Mapúa’s Civil, Electrical, goal of producing “frontliners” for environmental protection and
Ambassador Claro S. Cristobal, director-general of the Foreign Electronics, and Industrial Engineering programs are accredited preservation.
Service Institute (FSI) will grace the ASEAN Integration seminar by the PTC’s accreditation arm: PTC-ACBET.
as one of the key speakers. Along with him are Dr. Henelito A. As final note, Arch. Cinco said that “We can’t avoid Producing ‘environmental soldiers’
Sevilla Jr. of the University of the Philippines and Dr. George N. globalization. We have to be prepared, take advantage of the
Manzano of the University of Asia and the Pacific. Meanwhile, “Year after year, we produce ‘environmental soldiers’ who
opportunities and stay relevant.” first and foremost cares for the protection and preservation of the
the climate change seminar will be conducted by two Mapúan
alumni who have deep involvement in responding to global environment. In the industry, they are the pollution control officers,
Mapúa’s climate change efforts consultants who design treatment facilities and environmental
warming issues–Engr. Laurentino Punsalan, Founding President
and current chairman of the Philippine Green Building Initiative, In addition to the ASEAN integration seminar, Mapúa has impact studies,” explained Engr. Almenor. He added that this
Arch. Emelito Punsalan, Vice President for Technical of the organized a seminar on global warming and climate change, is achieved through sophisticated laboratories, and industry
Philippine Green Building Initiative and Engr. Mario Marasigan which will happen on January 28, the fifth day of the practitioner faculty members.
of the Department of Energy. foundation week. Almenor further stressed that increasing efforts to reduce,
“Nations and governments have responded to the alarming reuse, and recycle; and developing a deeper collaboration with
The ASEAN integration and consequences of global warming with various efforts, even students and faculty members, and industry professionals should
Mapúan education creating agencies and other units to continuously find a solution be done to come up with viable green solutions to be implemented
to the problem,” Arch. Cinco said. “Various possible responses to in the campus.
Happening on January 25, the second day of the weeklong this issue include emissions reduction, building resilient systems,
91st foundation anniversary, the ASEAN integration seminar on and employing future climate engineering—an area that calls for Integrating practices in coursework
engineering and technology professions aims to prepare Mapúans the creative response from engineering and technological sectors.
for the impending ASEAN integration. Another Mapúan professor who advocates green and
That is where Mapúa comes in.” sustainable solutions is Architect Albert Zambrano from the School
“The seminar will bring to the fore the importance of innovation For its part, Mapúa is in the process of undergoing ISO 14001
in science, engineering and technology education for national of Architecture, Industrial Design, and the Built Environment.
certification or Environmental Management System certification, Arch. Zambrano is known for his vertical sidewalk-medium rise
development and global competency. The multi-disciplinary and will be undergoing the Energy Management System building project.
“Green architecture at the moment is mostly implemented
with projects for the upper 10% income bracket,” Arch. Zambrano
said. “It will have an even greater impact if green architecture
is applied for the other 90% lower-income bracket. I am creating
green designs together with students—green designs that can be
applied on a mass scale, [that will have] a bigger impact on the
environment and society.”

Continuing tradition of excellence

With the triumphs and accomplishments that the
Institute garnered in more than nine decades, it still continues to
better itself, and will do so in more years to come.
Mapúa, through its board topnotchers, prominent engineers
and technological practitioners in the field, internationalization
efforts, and numerous researches and innovation, has been
continuously upholding the Institute’s tradition of excellence and
legacy of greatness.
For CSC president Silisilon, Mapúa is evidently and
continuously bolstering its claim as a globally competitive
institution through its numerous accolades and recognitions.
“Mapúans are being recognized globally, evidence that we
are moving up. Mapúans have greater chances to land good jobs in
the industry. We are transitioning, and we are preparing ourselves
to what the future can bring,” Silisilon concluded.

(L–R) Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Arch. Arnold P. Cinco, Dean of School of Multimedia and Visual Arts and
Chair of the 91st Foundation Week organizing committee
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D.R.O.I.D Digital . Research-driven . Outcomes-based . International Domain

Mapúa, MCL, MHSS gear structural health monitoring of bridges, sensor nodes embedded
in concrete hollow blocks for fire detection and monitoring is also
in the works, along with sensor nodes with a cloud server for
in student progress and board and licensure exam performance.
Accrediting bodies ABET and PTC-ACBET granted its programs
respective accreditation.

up for Senior High School rice warehouse environment monitoring, agricultural irrigation
system, cargo trucking, and monitoring security.
“The attainment of desired learning outcomes is the organizing
principle of Mapua education” said Dr. Vea. “These learning
outcomes are attuned to global and national needs thus making our
in SY 2016 An advocate of research and development
Technology research on the IoT is just the tip of Mapúa’s
graduates highly competitive. In conjunction with the outcomes
based approach we are putting the learner at the center of it all.”
engagement in research and development.
Mapúa Institute of Technology, Malayan According to International Linkages on Research and Pioneering international linkages
Colleges Laguna (MCL), and Malayan High Development officer Dr. Delia B. Senoro, Mapúa has made
significant accomplishments on its quest to excel in the field. One Mapúa is also aggressively forging international linkages with
School of Science (MHSS) are set to open of the biggest achievement is the establishment of its own research different institutions, exposing students to a wider perspective in
center, housing various state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to the world of practice, honing their skills on a more advanced level,
their doors to the first batch of senior high support research needs. which serve as their ticket to success.
school students come June 2016. Admissions and International Programs Dean Eira E. Camus
said that the Institute currently has partnerships with close to
Mapúa and MCL will offer all the four strands of the Academic more than a hundred institutions for all the programs. Meanwhile,
(L-R) Dr. Jacque Lynn Gabayno, faculty member of the Mapúa Dr. Senoro said that ILRAD established partnerships in almost 20
Track – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Department of Physics; Ms. Maria Theresa Artuz, master’s degree
Strand (STEM); Accountancy and Business Management Strand countries, the most active of which are Sweden and Taiwan.
holder in Environmental Engineering “Our participation in these linkages, coupled with our
(ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences Strand (HUMSS); and
General Academic Strand (GAS). Additionally, MCL will offer concern, has been a major theme of the research and development international accreditation is definitely helping us to position
technical-vocational-livelihood tracks. MHSS, on the other hand, efforts of Mapúa. Mapúa in the international arena,” Engr. Camus said.
will offer three strands of the Academic Track: STEM, ABM, “Such a research direction jibes with the desired learning Aside from international on-the-job trainings, student/
and HUMSS. outcome that Mapua graduates should be able to provide solutions faculty exchanges, plant visits, and summer programs. Mapúa is
to problems that take into account societal, environmental and also opening more networking opportunities for both the students
Foot-in-the-door advantage at Mapúa ethical concerns,” he states. and faculty members.

According to Mapúa President and Chief Executive Future Mapúa

Officer Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, the same high-quality education
that Mapúa is known for will be employed, ensuring world-class Mapúa endeavors to shape a more vivid future for the
education and “foot-in-the-door advantage” in the competitive Institute itself and the students.
Dr. Delia B. Senoro, International Linkages on Research and In 2018, when the first batch of Grade 12 graduates step out
admissions process into the colleges of Mapúa. They may choose
Development Officer of senior high school, Mapúa will open the doors of a new school
to pursue any of Mapúa’s academic degree programs, which are
harmonized with the four SHS academic strands. in Davao - the Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MCM). According
These programs include but are not limited to the eight Mapúa is also taking pride in one of its ongoing researches—the to Dr. Vea, the new institution will employ Mapúa’s high quality
programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation of ABET membrane technology, a separation process commonly used for of education that aims to equip its students with world class
(http://www.abet.org) which are Chemical Engineering, Civil the creation of process water from groundwater, surface water or knowledge and skills that are appropriate and needed in the
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, wastewater. global workforce. Like Mapúa, MCM will have access to state-of-
Electronics Engineering, Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, To further research efforts on this technology, Mapúa forged the-art facilities, superb faculty, and an outcomes-based education
Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and the two a partnership with the Center for Membrane Technology of system, the full-scale implementation of which the Institute
programs accredited by the Computing Accreditation of ABET Chung Yuan Christian University (CMT-CYCU) for collaborative pioneered in the Philippines.
“We aim for senior high school to be a laboratory for life – management system, deployed not only in the Institute, but also research, joint publications, shared intellectual property, use of The growing competition in the global market also motivates
namely, Computer Science, and Information Technology.
which means that by the time the students finish senior high school, in its wholly owned subsidiaries Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) equipment, and exchanges of student and faculty researchers the Institute to scale its efforts up both in the academic and
Aside from this, Dr. Vea added that SHS students will enjoy the
they are all set for the world,” shared Mr. John Vincent Salayo, and Malayan High School of Science (MHSS). between Mapúa and CMT-CYCU. administrative spheres.
use of top-notch equipment and laboratories, and the best teachers
MCL Senior High School Principal, adding that the preparations Blackboard Learn is a virtual learning environment and course Dr. Jonathan W.L. Salvacion, Director of Directive Research for “Mapúa is progressively advancing towards its aim to join
during the duration of their stay in Mapúa. Mapúa continuously
for the senior high school program is challenging on its own and management system that catalyzes student learning, facilitating Mapúan researchers Innovation and Value Enhancement the ranks of the best schools in the world. We hope to secure this
links up with industry partners to develop more materials and
yet an “exciting time for Philippine education and for MCL.” over-all discussions, thus allowing both the students and faculty future for Mapua through D.R.O.I.D” concluded Dr. Vea.
equipment for instruction that support the Institute in pursuing
The principal further said that MCL is all set in terms of members to communicate more clearly and systematically. Dr. Jacque Lynn Gabayno, a physics professor who
world-class education and producing globally competitive alumni.
facilities, classrooms, and teachers. “It doesn’t feel like starting Through Blackboard Learn, students and teachers have an easy completed her post-doctoral research in CYCU, studied the Graduate research in Mapúa
According to Dean of Admissions and International
from scratch,” said Mr. Salayo. “It feels great that right now, we and effective way to upload and access course materials, and capacity of magnetic nanomaterials (particularly iron oxide or Directive Research for Innovation and Value Enhancement
Programs Engr. Rosette Eira E. Camus, with the implementation
are preparing the soil and also preparing the seeds to be planted. track, report, and assess student learning and achievements magnetite) for biomedical applications of detecting and removing (DRIVE) Director Jonathan W.L. Salvacion said that universities
of SHS, Mapúa will continue to uphold its tradition of excellence
In a few years, we’re excited to see the fruits of all these.” It also allows users to create customized communities, library blood clot right away even when the person is not in the hospital. are expected to do research and development work. He added
and forward-looking approach to development. One of the main
integration, and a centralized content repository with granular Another is Ms. Maria Theresa Artuz, who obtained her Master’s that this will be achieved through organizing the research works
offerings of Mapúa Senior High is that it will give senior high
Microsoft Office Productivity tools, internet of control over content objects. Degree in Environmental Engineering in Mapúa. She studied of Mapúa’s graduate and undergraduate students. Graduate
school students, particularly Grade 12 students, an opportunity to
According to Center for Teaching and Learning head Professor about biosorption of metals (copper, lead, and nickel) from waste research, he said, moves towards pragmatic and programmatic
accelerate their progress through college through the Advanced things, part of MHSS curriculum Mary Christine A. Tomas, the new technology gave way to the water as a scholar at Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science approach leading to long-term programs of application.
Placement program.
standardization of LMS across all programs and departments of (CNU) in Taiwan. Student researcher Irish Suzette Gan, alongside
“Learning Microsoft Office is definitely important. You will “A university is not just about teaching. The modern university,
the Institute and its subsidiaries. other researchers, is working on a project assessing human error in
Mapúa advanced placement opportunities be surprised that many of us cannot fully utilize the functions
“For years, we have been using several free LMS, which
as Mapúa envisions itself, is expected to generate new knowledge,
in Microsoft Office. Yes, we know the basics but many are not the aviation industry. and open new frontiers,” Dr. Salvacion said.
we cannot maximize in terms of reports needed by the different The Institute has also recently established the Geospatial
Grade 12 students enrolled in STEM are eligible to enroll in familiar with the advanced features. And that’s what we want for DRIVE had already started to patent the works of students, one of
schools or programs,” Prof. Tomas said. “Blackboard Learn allows Information and Civil Systems (GICS) laboratory, employing which is a research on the agricultural application of electronics
the AP courses, Calculus 1 (AP01) and Calculus 2 (AP02). “Should our senior high school students,” said Brian Co, Chief Information
students and faculty members to be more functional, and more faculty and student researchers. The GICS lab currently houses engineering. Another electronics engineering graduate student is
the students decide to pursue their tertiary level in the Institute, Officer of Mapúa
collaborative because of this ‘faculty-friendly’ LMS platform.” significant studies on the DOST grant-in-aid project, Mapúa Phil- developing a device for warning drowsy drivers, while another
the AP courses they have taken during Grade 12 will be credited
Prof. Tomas added that with Blackboard Learn, students and LiDAR 1 which will help in mapping flood hazards as well as student is studying the use of GPS in any kind of condition without
provided that they obtain a grade requirement of at least 90% at Internet of Things and database programming faculty members can tailor their Blackboard page according to predict the extent of flooding in the provinces of Cavite, Batangas, reliance on satellites.
the end of each course,” explained Engr. Camus. Dr. Bonifacio T. Doma, Jr., Executive Vice President
for MHSS their class room needs. Additionally, it includes a tool allowing Rizal, and Quezon or CABARZON. This will greatly facilitate
for Academic Affairs
One of the program outcomes of the school is “appreciation of teachers and professors to detect plagiarism, distribute class accurate planning and appropriate disaster and risk reduction and
Voc-Tech and Academic Tracks at MCL reading, and conduct online conferences for distance learning. response of local government units in the said areas.
the most important technologies of the day,” hence MHSS is set to Making milestones through education reforms
Senior High School offer a course in Internet of Things (IoT) in Grade 12 for the STEM
students. Internet of Things Sustainability research The implementation of the outcomes-based education (OBE)
MCL has a different implementation of Senior High School. Those in the ABM and HUMMS strands will take up database system in Mapúa and MCL yielded positive results that are evident
“We offer SHS tracks that are designed not only to prepare programming during Grade 12.
The Institute also actively engages in research, design, According to Dr. Vea, sustainability, as a present-day global
individuals for tertiary education, but also to equip them for innovation in the field of Internet of Things (IoT)—the network
work immediately after high school. It is for this reason that we
see the value of offering tertiary and vocational programs needed
by the industry, not just locally, but globally,” shared MCL Vice
Mapúa at 91: of smart things via internet, enabling the objects to communicate
with one another for the purpose of performing certain tasks.
School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer and Mapúa Cardinals return to the basketball limelight
President for Academic Affairs, Engr. Dennis H. Tablante.
Aside from the academic track of the Senior High School A glimpse into the future Engineering Dean Alejandro H. Ballado, Jr. explained that IoT
is currently one of the leading technologies worldwide, and it is
expected to progressively develop in the coming years.
With strong-minded veterans and promising rookies, the
Mapúa Cardinals took a huge stride forward and emerged
resilient as they finally made it back to the Final Four race in
Mapúa Cardinals himself back in the day.
The 6-foot-9 Oraeme has even made history since he
was named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Most
curriculum, MCL will offer the following strands under
the technical-vocational-livelihood track: Information and
Mapúa Institute of Technology, the biggest According to a Business Insider report, there will be 34 billion the 91st season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Defensive Player, and one of the Mythical Five of the season,
Communications Technology (ICT) with specializations in and premier technological school in the devices connected to the internet by 2020, up from 10 billion in (NCAA). further boosting the team’s morale. Oraeme was only the third
Animation and Computer Programming, and Contact Centre 2015, and nearly six trillion dollars will be spent on IoT solutions The Cardinals came face to face with tough adversaries NCAA player who was able to snatch both titles simultaneously.
Services; Industrial Arts (IA) with specializations in Consumer
country is looking ahead, preparing to surf in the next five years. These facts, according to Engr. Ballado, during the recently concluded NCAA season but still managed
Electronics Servicing, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding; and Home the wave of digitalization in the solidifies the importance of Mapúa’s engagement in the field of to flex their muscles—all because of commitment and Eyeing a higher spot
Economics (HE) with specialization in Bread and Pastry Production, IoT through research, design, development, and deployment, teamwork. They have snared the third place with a 12-6 win-
Cookery, Food and Beverage Services and Housekeeping.
coming years. acting as a trailblazer in technology research, to stay relevant in loss slate, putting an end to their five-year drought. Now that the Cardinals achieved their goal of clinching
At the heart of Mapúa Institute of Technology is a strong the digital age. “I’m happy that we were able to make it to the Final Four a Final Four berth, the bar has been raised. The basketball
aspiration to provide its students a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge “Mapúa’s efforts in the field of IoT will continuously improve and I can attribute that to the cooperation of all the players,” diadem seemed elusive for the team as it has failed to book a
education. the capacity of the personnel of Mapúa to tackle, solve, and Head Coach Atoy Co proudly commented. spot in the Finals since its back-to-back championship title in
With this goal in mind, the Institute has embarked on a innovate recent and relevant issues in the field of engineering and The mentor also believed that the basketball system the 1992-1993, and the players are keen on breaking the record.
journey to develop progressive, innovative approaches that technology,” said Dean Ballado. coaching staffs have been implementing was another factor “We dream of making it to the Finals next season. Of course
champion the use of technology in honing the students’ skills. Mapúans are employing IoT in their research projects such that led to the team’s come-from-behind success, suggesting when you already have entered the Final Four, you always aim
Continuing its efforts to bolster the Institute’s world class quality as the design and development of wireless sensor nodes for that it solidifies the Cardinals’ play game after game. for higher. As early as now, I’m already telling the boys that we
of education, Mapúa has strategized an advancement of its game have to work harder for that,” stated the steely Coach Atoy.
plan for the challenges and opportunities in the coming years. In Powering through adversity While the Mapúan team has enough shooters and a
this regard, President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Reynaldo laudable offense play, the players as well as the coaches are
B. Vea coined D.R.O.I.D. which refers to Mapúa becoming a The transformation of the Cardinals from underdogs well aware that their team defense has to improve. Coach Atoy
Digital, Research-driven, Outcomes-based, International Domain, to Final Four placers was far from easy, though. Aside from said that he has been gearing the boys’ focus towards a more
summarizing Mapúa’s response to globalization and the explosion contending with tough opponents, the troop also had to endure enhanced defense play in order for the team to pull off an
of knowledge. the absence of veterans CJ Isit, Josan Nimes, and Andretti optimum performance during games.
Stevens in some of the games due to their injuries. Aside from honing their defense, the reputable coach also
Groundbreaker in digital advancement It was then that the rookies unexpectedly took center stage intends to develop the players’ character. “I believe that an
and boldly made their scoring presence felt in each game. individual character has to improve first, and then everything
To further pursue its goal to become one of the top universities Hailed Rookie-MVP Allwell Oraeme served as the team’s ticket will start from there. Things will come easy if you have a good
worldwide, the Institute is gearing up for the online degrees that it to a strong comeback as he orchestrated markers, rebounds, character,” he said.
(L-R) Engr. Dennis H. Tablante, MCL Vice President for Academic
plans to offer. The implementation of Clicker technology, wherein and blocks all throughout the season. Rookies Darell Menina, The red-and-gold team will lose seniors Josan Nimes,
Affairs; Engr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, MCL Executive Vice President
instructors and professors utilize a clicker device during classroom John Nieles, and Justin Serrano also helped the Cardinals Mark Brana, Joseph Layug, and Andretti Stevens to graduation
and Chief Operating Officer.
discussions, has been one of the initiatives. power through. this year, but the coach is confident that they will have enough
This implementation is in relation to Mapúa’s Collaborative “The absence of the veterans significantly challenged the personnel to replace the position. With the return of key
With its smart campus, highly qualified mentors, learner-centered Fortunato “Atoy” Co, Cardinals Basketball Team Head Coach
Learning for Independent and Competitive Knowledge (CLICK) Cardinals, but I kept pushing them to believe in each other and players Leo Gabo and Andrew Estrella in addition to the new
curricula, and industry-preferred programs, MCL Senior High
technology, aimed at encouraging class participation among the always play as one because only then will we have chances of rookies coming in, Coach Atoy is convinced they will have
School assures its incoming students of quality of education that Engr, Alejandro H. Ballado,Jr., Dean of School of Electrical,
students. winning games,” shared Coach Atoy, who used to play for the more firepower inside the lane.
will lead to successful career paths in the future. Electronics and Computer and Engineering
Another initiative of Mapúa is Blackboard Learn, a learning
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MCL@10
Celebrating a decade of excellence and virtue
Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) has had its own share of national passing rate. MCL also made its mark by rating 90% in
humble beginnings before gaining recognition as a frontrunner in the Electronics Technician Licensure Exam in April and 92% in
shaping education in CALABARZON. On its 10th year, after many October.
lengthy strides, MCL could not be more proud of its achievements, MCL’s overall board and certification examinations passing
and could not be more excited for what lies ahead. rate for 2015 is 76% as against the national passing of 49%. Its
exemplary performances in these examinations has brought MCL
to a leading position among private higher education institutions
Preparation for the 2018 Curriculum, expansion in the region.
to Senior High School
With the constantly changing face of education in the 21st
MCL students making their own marks
century, MCL expects a sudden shift in the students’ dynamic of Through the past ten years, MCL students have successfully
learning. In response to this, MCL continues to beef up its up-and- gained recognition from different competitions in the Philippines
coming curriculum, in full confidence that come 2018, it will be and abroad, bringing to different places the same culture of
The Mapúa Institute of Technology is committed to advance student welfare, and
ready to face the coming wave of college students – bright-eyed excellence, creativity, and innovation, which honed them within is ready to face the challenges of the education sector today. It espouses programs
and optimistic for the world-class college education MCL has been the halls of MCL. that are both innovative and creative, and have a global outlook. These views are
known for. In January, Industrial Engineering (IE) students earned the also reflected in Mapúa’s subsidiary schools, Malayan Colleges Laguna and Malayan
High School of Science. We are proud of these institutions for contributing to
One thing that has set MCL afire with anticipation for Championship Award at the Philippine Institute of Industrial knowledge generation and societal development in the country.
2016 is its offering of Senior High School. With the Philippines’ Engineers 5th Regional Congress Feasibility Competition with
full implementation of the K-12 educational system, there is no their feasibility study on having a “Vendocine,” a vending machine
denying the need to contribute to the growing demand for higher for medicines, at LRT Line 2, Katipunan, Quezon City.
quality education. In June 2016, MCL will open its gates to its first In June, the Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC) Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco
batch of Senior High School students. recognized two of MCL’s Mapua-PTC College for Maritime Chairman
Education and Training (CMET) graduates at the PTC Seafarer Mapúa Institute of Technology
Awards 2015.
Continued legacy of academic excellence
Mastering 21st Century Learning
MCL has been known for its excellent passing rates in On its tenth decade, which started last year and will end in its centennial in 2025,
various licensure and certification examinations for the past years. On its 10th founding anniversary, Malayan Colleges Mapúa fittingly envisions joining the ranks of the best schools in the world. In
performing its generic mission of instruction, research and extension, it will strive
Four of its programs – Marine Engineering, Marine Transportation, Laguna puts much emphasis in mastering 21st Century Learning,
to raise its implementation of Outcomes-Based Education and digital education
Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering – all achieved which MCL Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to international standards; to heighten its research/development/innovation
a 100% passing rate in their respective licensure and certification Engr. Dodjie Maestrecampo refers to as “a tool for the students to and advisory/consultancy capabilities to be a credible international player; and
exams in 2015. One Marine Transportation graduate, meanwhile, succeed in their studies, work, and in life.” to broaden the international dimension of its operations to global norms. Given
its long tradition of excellence and its trailblazing successes in the last 15 years,
attained a perfect score in the licensure examinations administered “We define student success through our students’ competent
Mapúa just might make it. We hope.
by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) in April. outcomes. Our target is for them to be equipped to successfully
In the same year, the Civil Engineering program achieved a compete locally and globally. As for employability, they should be
71% passing rate in the November board exams as against the 42% the ones most preferred by industries. And those who opt not to
national passing rate, while several of MCL’s established Civil work should be successful in their own businesses. These are our Reynaldo B. Vea, Ph.D. Berkeley
Engineers went on to take the Master Plumber Licensure Exam, metrics for measuring student success,” says Engr. Maestrecampo. President and Chief Executive Officer
With the full and strengthened implementation of Outcomes- Mapúa Institute of Technology
yielding an 80% passing rate. The Chemical Engineering program Malayan Colleges Laguna
obtained a 75% passing rate in May, while the Accountancy Based Education (OBE), and a focus on laying the foundations for Malayan High Scool of Science
program achieved an 86% passing rate in the Certified Public 21st Century Learning, MCL assures the success of its students
Accountant Licensure Exam in October as against the 41% and graduates, both from its course offerings and its Senior High
School program. Amidst the sea of changes in the education sector, Mapúa Institute of Technology
remains relentless in its pursuit of global excellence. A great deal of hardwork
and perseverance were involved to turn what used to be mere possibilities into

MHSS at 10 realities—Mapúans are making their mark here and abroad in their respective
fields, showing the world the tradition of excellence that sets us apart; our
researchers are included in the roster of the top scientists in the country; we have

Celebrating a decade of quality and holistic education

strengthened our partnerships with institutions both in the academe and the
industry. In its 91st year, Mapúa stands ready as ever to face the challenges and
opportunities of the coming years.

A decade has passed since the establishment of Malayan High Malayans are also making it big in the world of sports as the
School of Science, envisioned to be a global center of excellence Red Robins ranked as second-runner up in the NCAA basketball
in secondary education especially in the field of science and championships last October. Bonifacio T. Doma Jr., Ph.D.
technology—a decade which has not passed in vain. The school, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
continuously investing in providing quality and holistic education Edge in robotics technology Mapúa Institute of Technology
to its students, has implemented a curriculum at par with the
global standards. Additionally, it has been able to produce well- MHSS also equips itself and its students with new I am pleased to announce that Malayan Colleges Laguna is celebrating its TENTH
rounded individuals, not just proficient in the academics but also technologies, evident in Malayan being one of the few schools founding anniversary. I wish to congratulate everyone who has been instrumental
in co-curricular activities. in the Philippines currently offering Robotics Technology as a in achieving this milestone. Thank you to all the teachers, admins, and staff who
subject in its curriculum for Grades 7 to 10. Currently, there are have helped in attaining a decade of Excellence and Virtue. As we celebrate
With its vision to inculcate in its students the core values of
our tenth year of achieving the Student Outcomes and Program Educational
discipline, excellence, commitment, integrity, and responsibility, programming and robotics courses in Malayan. Objectives, we have chosen the theme of “Mastering 21st Century Learning” to
MHSS aims to produce good Filipino citizens who will become In robotics technology courses, concepts in science, technology, strengthen our lead in educating the next generation learners. This year, MCL
role models and are able to make a difference in the world. engineering, and mathematics are tackled, even arts and design. will be opening its doors to a new batch of learners: the MCL Senior High School
students. MCL will take on this challenge ever-ready as we offer industry-preferred
“MHSS has come a long way since its beginning and this year’s The subjects are integrated to make the learning experience for the and learner-centered programs utilizing the latest educational technology delivered
celebration will focus on honing more Malayans in becoming students worthwhile. by highly qualified mentors. Join us as we chart our new path towards the
globally competitive individuals,” Malayan administrator Jan “We cannot deny the fact that we are the future. So we need forefront of the rapidly changing landscape of basic and higher education.
Erwin Macam said. to learn these new things. If we do not prepare our students, they
will be lagging behind. We use these technologies to enhance our
lives in the future,” explained MHSS robotics instructor
Foundation Week Diomar Alarde.
Engr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Malayan Colleges Laguna
In January 18-22, 2016, the school will be holding its foundation
week celebration. The perennial activities include Malayan Internet of Things
Wizard, Malayan Idol, Malayan’s best Dance Crew, Malayan’s I send greetings and congratulations to Mapúa Institute of Technology, Malayan
Got Talent, and Birit Malayan. Also, for the first time, the school Following Mapúa’s lead, Malayan High School of Science Colleges Laguna and Malayan High School of Science for the many years of
will have its Variety Show where both teachers and students get to is on the verge of fully adopting the concept of Internet of dynamic leadership in the academe and with great confidence I say that these
Institutions are continuously doing a magnificent job of providing high quality
show off their talents. Things (IoT), a convergence of smart things connected through education. As a proud and grateful member of the Malayan High School of
“This year showcases the 10 years of MHSS highlighting the internet enabling them to communicate with one another Science, we celebrate the glorious legacy from our mother school (Mapúa), that
the different achievements in academic and extra-curricular for the purpose of performing tasks with ease. continues to inspire us, and we share an unbounded optimism in our continued
impact and relevance in shaping and enriching the lives of many. Kudos to the
activities,” Macam said. With the smart things being able to connect with one
many fine people who have made and continue to make these institutions of great
another, life for humans would be quite improved plus service to the Filipino people.
2015, a year of achievements trouble-free. Internet of Things can help in a wide array
of applications: in gadgets, wearable accessories, home
The past year has been a year of accolades for the school – entertainment, building systems, transportation systems,
from academic to extracurricular achievements. office and education tools, and healthcare systems among Jocelyn L. Antiporda
According to the principal, Ms. Jocelyn Antiporda, MHSS others. This technology is expected to boom in the coming Principal
Malayan High School of Science
students continue to make a difference in the world. “MHSS years, hence the desire of the school to focus on this niche,
students earned awards in academic and sports competitions both which it will offer to its Grade 12 STEM students starting
in the national and international scenes and it has students who in 2017. To see farthest is to be at the highest, and to achieve the greatest is to surround
oneself with the finest. I wish to congratulate Mapúa Institute of Technology as
graduated with distinction from different universities,” she said. Mapúa will work hand-in-hand with MHSS in exploration it celebrates 91 years of finesse in its scholastic endeavors. Come July 2016, we
For one, Grade 8 student Audrey Tan won in two math of possibilities in the area of Internet of Things to ensure that will once again witness Mapúa’s drive in putting itself at the podium as one of
international competitions – one in September and another in students and faculty have exposure to the latest trends in the premier institutions in the country as the Institute draws its doors to open on
November, while two Malayan students won as second runner-up this technology.
its Senior High School program. While the K-12 system of education provided
pathways for a career-oriented education, Mapúa recognizes the need to structure
in the sumobot category of the 4th Annual Philippine an educational scheme that will further students’ abilities in terms of technicality
Robothon held last October. and critical thinking, and creativity in solving problems. In that light, Mapúa
envisions itself as a dwelling to cultivate young minds for advanced learning in the
fields of engineering, architecture and the arts, and sciences integral with world-
class technical instructions. As Mapúa makes strides as an Institute on its own,
it takes pride on committing the same tradition of excellence in its opening of
Mapúa Senior High School. That, and a promise of leading aspiring young minds
to tread the path of the same superiority embedded on its name.

Dionisia Lanuza, Ph.D.

Principal
Mapúa Senior High School

Congratulations to Malayan Colleges Laguna on its 10th anniversary! I am

humbled by the opportunity to be joining this esteemed institution in time for the
opening of its Senior High School this June 2016. The challenge to help improve
the state of Philippine education is a tall order. However, with state-of-the-art
facilities, driven leadership, and the culture of excellence already in place, we
are surely up to the task. Hand-in-hand with Mapúa and the Malayan High
School of Science, we continue to mold the youth to become excellent, virtuous
and world-class skilled workers, service providers, academicians, technocrats,
and entrepreneurs. The theme “MCL@10: Mastering 21st Century Learning”
indeed drums up the drive to bring our first batch of Senior High School students
through an empowering ride to their bright futures! Long live Mapúa, MHSS
and MCL!

John Vincent D. Salayo

Senior High School Principal
Malayan Colleges Laguna