mapÚa institute of technology: farther… greater after 91 … · the philippine star special...

T H E P H I L I P P I N E S T A R S P E C I A L S U P P L E M E N TJANUARY 25 , 2016

TheInstitutewasfoundedbyTomasMapúa,thefirstFilipinoregisteredarchitect, in January1925.Heheld that technology isthe most effective means of smoothly facilitating the country’seconomicandsocialsurvivalHebelievedwithintensefaithintheyouthwhobelongtothemiddleandworkingclasstowhomhededicatedandopenedtheInstitute. 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 ofexcellence.Inthelast15years,ithasmovedaggressivelytowardsthe attainment of this visionwith its trailblazingmove towardsinternational accreditation and its pioneering adoption ofoutcomes-basededucation. After 91 years,Mapúa remains true to the visions of thesepillars of the Institute as it celebrates its founding anniversarywithactivitieslinedupforthewholeweekfromJanuary25to30.

91yearsofexcellence “Motivatedtogo‘fartherandgreater,’Mapúapreparesitself for the challenges of internationalization and innovation.Hence, Mapúa continues to strengthen its globally orientedengineering and technology programs,” School of MultimediaandVisualArtsdeanArchitectArnoldP.Cincosaid.SMVAisthisyear’s organizing committee for the FoundationWeekwith thetheme“Farther…Greater.” The celebration will kick off with the annual Parade ofExcellence.TheweeklongcelebrationwillalsoincludethefourthOutcomes-BasedEducation(OBE)Conference,whichisslatedonthe thirddayof the foundationweek.Theconferencewill serveas another platform forMapúa faculty and students to furtherenhance the implementation of OBE in the Institute. Mapúa,beingthefirstschoolinthePhilippinestofullyoptforOBE,hasenjoyed significantprogress in studentgrowthandboard examperformance.Theceremonyfor theCardinalExcellenceAwards(TCEA),giventoindividualswhobroughthonorandpridetotheInstitutethroughtheirachievementsinthemorningofJanuary26. The student body also has activities in store for the mostmomentousweekinMapúa. CentralStudentCouncilPresidentJohnAlfredSilisilonIII,afourthyear student takingupElectronicsEngineering, said thatactivitieswill showcase students’ talent, class, and beautywithMr. andMs.Cardinals. Technical exhibitswill be showcased inNorthandSouthCircles for the IntramurosCampus,and in thelobbyfortheMakaticampus,forthewholeweek.

Highlightingcurrentissues Mapúa will also highlight current issues with significantimpact on the society in twomajor lectures as part of the line-up of the activities for the FoundationWeek. The first onewillbe“ASEANIntegrationand Its Implicationson theEngineeringandTechnologyProfessions;”thesecondone,whichispartoftheHernando P. Limsin Lecture Series, will be on “Responding toGlobalWarmingandClimateChange.” AmbassadorClaroS.Cristobal,director-generaloftheForeignServiceInstitute(FSI)willgracetheASEANIntegrationseminarasoneof thekeyspeakers.AlongwithhimareDr.HenelitoA.SevillaJr.oftheUniversityofthePhilippinesandDr.GeorgeN.Manzano of theUniversity ofAsia and the Pacific.Meanwhile,the climate change seminar will be conducted by twoMapúanalumni who have deep involvement in responding to globalwarmingissues–Engr.LaurentinoPunsalan,FoundingPresidentandcurrentchairmanofthePhilippineGreenBuildingInitiative,Arch. Emelito Punsalan, Vice President for Technical of thePhilippineGreenBuilding InitiativeandEngr.MarioMarasiganoftheDepartmentofEnergy.

TheASEANintegrationandMapúaneducation Happeningon January 25, the seconddayof theweeklong91st foundationanniversary, theASEANintegrationseminaronengineeringandtechnologyprofessionsaimstoprepareMapúansfortheimpendingASEANintegration. “Theseminarwillbringtotheforetheimportanceofinnovationin science, engineering and technology education for nationaldevelopment and global competency. The multi-disciplinary

MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY:

Farther… greater after 91 yearsThroughtheyears,MapúaInstituteofTechnologyhasbeenintheforefrontoftechnologicalinnovationandadvancement.Celebrating91yearsofworld-

classeducationofferednotonlytoFilipinobutalsotointernationalstudents,Mapúacontinuestoliveuptoitsleadingroleinengineering,architectureandtechnologyeducation.

With Mapúa’s global outlook, there should be no limit to what Mapúans should be able to achieve professionally anywhere in the world.

certificationtocomplementtheformer.Mapúaalsoimplementedmeasures for carbon footprint reduction by decreasing energyandwater consumption by several percentagepoints yearly foranumberofyearsinbothIntramurosandMakaticampuses.TheInstitute also did a full re-lamping of both campuses using T5fluorescentlamps,andiscurrentlyintheimplementationprocessof shifting to inverter type air-conditioning units. Mapúa alsopromotesandpracticeswastesegregationandrecycling.

Mostimportantstep–awareness ButaccordingtoDr.Vea,themostimportantstepisspreadingawarenessoftheissuethroughinstructionandresearch. “Asaneducationalinstitution,wehavemanyopportunitiestogetthecommunityawarethroughinstruction.Wealsohaveon-goingresearchoncarboncaptureandrenewableenergy, in linewithourresearchthemeofsustainability,”explainedDr.Vea. Echoing Dr. Vea’s statements, Environmental and SanitaryEngineering program chair Engr. Wyndell Almenor said thatinstructionofenvironmentalprincipleshasalwaysbeenapracticeofMapúaasanacademicand technological institutionwith thegoalofproducing“frontliners”forenvironmentalprotectionandpreservation.

Producing‘environmentalsoldiers’ “Year after year,we produce ‘environmental soldiers’whofirstandforemostcaresfortheprotectionandpreservationoftheenvironment.Intheindustry,theyarethepollutioncontrolofficers,consultants who design treatment facilities and environmentalimpact studies,” explained Engr. Almenor. He added that thisis achieved through sophisticated laboratories, and industrypractitionerfacultymembers. Almenor further stressed that increasing efforts to reduce,reuse, and recycle; and developing a deeper collaborationwithstudentsandfacultymembers,andindustryprofessionalsshouldbedonetocomeupwithviablegreensolutionstobeimplementedinthecampus.

Integratingpracticesincoursework Another Mapúan professor who advocates green andsustainablesolutionsisArchitectAlbertZambranofromtheSchoolof Architecture, Industrial Design, and the Built Environment.Arch.Zambranoisknownforhisverticalsidewalk-mediumrisebuildingproject. “Green architecture at the moment is mostly implementedwithprojectsfortheupper10%incomebracket,”Arch.Zambranosaid. “Itwill have an evengreater impact if green architectureisappliedfortheother90%lower-incomebracket.Iamcreatinggreendesignstogetherwithstudents—greendesignsthatcanbeappliedonamassscale, [thatwillhave]abigger impacton theenvironmentandsociety.”

Continuingtraditionofexcellence With the triumphs and accomplishments that theInstitutegarneredinmorethanninedecades,itstillcontinuestobetteritself,andwilldosoinmoreyearstocome. Mapúa,throughitsboardtopnotchers,prominentengineersand technological practitioners in the field, internationalizationefforts, and numerous researches and innovation, has beencontinuouslyupholdingtheInstitute’straditionofexcellenceandlegacyofgreatness. For CSC president Silisilon, Mapúa is evidently andcontinuously bolstering its claim as a globally competitiveinstitutionthroughitsnumerousaccoladesandrecognitions. “Mapúans are being recognized globally, evidence thatwearemovingup.Mapúanshavegreaterchancestolandgoodjobsintheindustry.Wearetransitioning,andwearepreparingourselvestowhatthefuturecanbring,”Silisilonconcluded.

approach of the seminar’s discussions will open horizons –forecasting and enlightening Mapúans on crucial ASEANIntegrationconcernsvis-à-viseconomics,education,and foreignrelations,”saidEngr.RosetteEiraE.Camus,deanofAdmissionsandInternationalPrograms,further,withASEANintegrationjustaroundthecorner,Mapúawill“evenmorestrengthenitsresolvetoprovideeducationthatisglobalinstandards.” Engr. Camus explained that the ASEAN integration willgreatly benefit the students in real-world contexts of employerslooking for technically skilledworkerswhoare also leadership-oriented,resilient,competitive,andadaptive. “Weprepareourstudentstobetechnicallyskilledthroughourstrongcurriculum,andwehavevariousactivitiessuchascareerdevelopment seminars, to further improve their communicationandpersonalskills,”Camussaid. With the ASEAN integration, there will be a freer flow ofservices amongdifferent professions,wherein professionals canpracticeinotherASEANcountriesafterseekingcertification.ThePhilippineTechnologicalCouncil(PTC)representsthePhilippinesto the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organization (AFEO)thatestablishedtheASEANEngineerRegistry(AER).AER-listedengineersarerecognizedintheregion.Mapúa’sCivil,Electrical,Electronics, and IndustrialEngineeringprograms are accreditedbythePTC’saccreditationarm:PTC-ACBET. As final note, Arch. Cinco said that “We can’t avoidglobalization. We have to be prepared, take advantage of theopportunitiesandstayrelevant.”

Mapúa’sclimatechangeefforts In addition to theASEAN integration seminar,Mapúa hasorganized a seminar on global warming and climate change,whichwillhappenonJanuary28,thefifthdayofthefoundationweek. “Nationsandgovernmentshaverespondedto thealarmingconsequences of global warming with various efforts, evencreatingagenciesandotherunitstocontinuouslyfindasolutiontotheproblem,”Arch.Cincosaid.“Variouspossibleresponsestothisissueincludeemissionsreduction,buildingresilientsystems,andemployingfutureclimateengineering—anareathatcallsforthecreativeresponsefromengineeringandtechnologicalsectors.ThatiswhereMapúacomesin.” Foritspart,MapúaisintheprocessofundergoingISO14001certificationorEnvironmentalManagementSystemcertification,and will be undergoing the Energy Management System

(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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Mapúa, MCL, MHSS gear up for Senior High School in SY 2016

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Mapúa at 91: A glimpse into the future

MapúaInstituteofTechnology,MalayanCollegesLaguna(MCL),andMalayanHighSchoolofScience(MHSS)aresettoopentheirdoorstothefirstbatchofseniorhighschoolstudentscomeJune2016.

MapúaInstituteofTechnology,thebiggestandpremiertechnologicalschoolinthecountryislookingahead,preparingtosurfthewaveofdigitalizationinthecomingyears.

Digital.Research-driven.Outcomes-based.InternationalDomain

MapúaandMCLwillofferallthefourstrandsoftheAcademicTrack – Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsStrand (STEM);Accountancy and BusinessManagement Strand(ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences Strand (HUMSS); andGeneral Academic Strand (GAS). Additionally, MCL will offertechnical-vocational-livelihoodtracks.MHSS,ontheotherhand,willofferthreestrandsoftheAcademicTrack:STEM,ABM,andHUMSS.

Foot-in-the-dooradvantageatMapúa According to Mapúa President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, the same high-quality educationthatMapúaisknownforwillbeemployed,ensuringworld-classeducation and “foot-in-the-door advantage” in the competitiveadmissionsprocessintothecollegesofMapúa.TheymaychoosetopursueanyofMapúa’sacademicdegreeprograms,whichareharmonizedwiththefourSHSacademicstrands.These programs include but are not limited to the eightprograms accredited by the EngineeringAccreditation ofABET(http://www.abet.org) which are Chemical Engineering, CivilEngineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,ElectronicsEngineering,EnvironmentalandSanitaryEngineering,Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and the twoprograms accredited by the Computing Accreditation of ABETnamely,ComputerScience,andInformationTechnology. Asidefromthis,Dr.VeaaddedthatSHSstudentswillenjoytheuseoftop-notchequipmentandlaboratories,andthebestteachersduringthedurationoftheirstayinMapúa.Mapúacontinuouslylinks upwith industry partners to developmorematerials andequipment for instruction that support the Institute inpursuingworld-classeducationandproducinggloballycompetitivealumni. According to Dean of Admissions and InternationalProgramsEngr.RosetteEiraE.Camus,withtheimplementationofSHS,Mapúawillcontinuetoupholditstraditionofexcellenceandforward-lookingapproachtodevelopment.Oneofthemainofferings ofMapúa SeniorHigh is that it will give senior highschoolstudents,particularlyGrade12students,anopportunitytoaccelerate theirprogress through college through theAdvancedPlacementprogram.

Mapúaadvancedplacementopportunities Grade12studentsenrolledinSTEMareeligibletoenrollintheAPcourses,Calculus1(AP01)andCalculus2(AP02).“ShouldthestudentsdecidetopursuetheirtertiarylevelintheInstitute,theAPcoursestheyhavetakenduringGrade12willbecreditedprovidedthattheyobtainagraderequirementofatleast90%attheendofeachcourse,”explainedEngr.Camus.

Voc-TechandAcademicTracksatMCLSeniorHighSchool MCLhasadifferentimplementationofSeniorHighSchool. “WeofferSHS tracks thataredesignednotonly toprepareindividuals for tertiary education, but also to equip them forworkimmediatelyafterhighschool. It is forthisreasonthatweseethevalueofofferingtertiaryandvocationalprogramsneededbytheindustry,not justlocally,butglobally,”sharedMCLVicePresidentforAcademicAffairs,Engr.DennisH.Tablante. Aside from the academic track of the Senior High Schoolcurriculum, MCL will offer the following strands underthe technical-vocational-livelihood track: Information andCommunications Technology (ICT) with specializations inAnimation and Computer Programming, and Contact CentreServices; Industrial Arts (IA) with specializations in ConsumerElectronicsServicing,andShieldedMetalArcWelding;andHomeEconomics(HE)withspecializationinBreadandPastryProduction,Cookery,FoodandBeverageServicesandHousekeeping.

Withitssmartcampus,highlyqualifiedmentors,learner-centeredcurricula, and industry-preferred programs, MCL Senior HighSchoolassuresitsincomingstudentsofqualityofeducationthatwillleadtosuccessfulcareerpathsinthefuture.

At the heart of Mapúa Institute of Technology is a strongaspiration toprovide its studentsa state-of-the-art, cutting-edgeeducation. With this goal in mind, the Institute has embarked on ajourney to develop progressive, innovative approaches thatchampion the use of technology in honing the students’ skills.ContinuingitseffortstobolstertheInstitute’sworldclassqualityofeducation,Mapúahasstrategizedanadvancementofitsgameplanforthechallengesandopportunitiesinthecomingyears.Inthis regard,President andChiefExecutiveOfficerDr.ReynaldoB. Vea coined D.R.O.I.D. which refers to Mapúa becoming aDigital,Research-driven,Outcomes-based,InternationalDomain,summarizingMapúa’sresponsetoglobalizationandtheexplosionofknowledge.

Groundbreakerindigitaladvancement Tofurtherpursueitsgoaltobecomeoneofthetopuniversitiesworldwide,theInstituteisgearingupfortheonlinedegreesthatitplanstooffer.TheimplementationofClickertechnology,whereininstructorsandprofessorsutilizeaclickerdeviceduringclassroomdiscussions,hasbeenoneoftheinitiatives. This implementationis inrelationtoMapúa’sCollaborativeLearningfor IndependentandCompetitiveKnowledge(CLICK)technology,aimedat encouragingclassparticipationamong thestudents. AnotherinitiativeofMapúaisBlackboardLearn,alearning

“Weaim for seniorhighschool tobea laboratory for life–whichmeansthatbythetimethestudentsfinishseniorhighschool,theyare all set for theworld,” sharedMr. JohnVincent Salayo,MCLSeniorHighSchoolPrincipal,addingthatthepreparationsfortheseniorhighschoolprogramischallengingonitsownandyetan“excitingtimeforPhilippineeducationandforMCL.” The principal further said that MCL is all set in terms offacilities, classrooms, and teachers. “It doesn’t feel like startingfromscratch,”saidMr.Salayo.“Itfeelsgreatthatrightnow,wearepreparingthesoilandalsopreparingtheseedstobeplanted.Inafewyears,we’reexcitedtoseethefruitsofallthese.”

Microsoft Office Productivity tools, internet ofthings,partofMHSScurriculum

“LearningMicrosoftOffice isdefinitely important.Youwillbe surprised that many of us cannot fully utilize the functionsinMicrosoft Office. Yes,we know the basics butmany are notfamiliarwiththeadvancedfeatures.Andthat’swhatwewantforourseniorhighschoolstudents,”saidBrianCo,ChiefInformationOfficerofMapúa

InternetofThingsanddatabaseprogrammingforMHSS Oneoftheprogramoutcomesoftheschoolis“appreciationofthemostimportanttechnologiesoftheday,”henceMHSSissettoofferacourseinInternetofThings(IoT)inGrade12fortheSTEMstudents. ThoseintheABMandHUMMSstrandswilltakeupdatabaseprogrammingduringGrade12.

managementsystem,deployednotonlyintheInstitute,butalsoinitswhollyownedsubsidiariesMalayanCollegesLaguna(MCL)andMalayanHighSchoolofScience(MHSS). BlackboardLearnisavirtuallearningenvironmentandcoursemanagement system that catalyzes student learning, facilitatingover-alldiscussions,thusallowingboththestudentsandfacultymembers to communicate more clearly and systematically.ThroughBlackboardLearn, students and teachers have an easyand effective way to upload and access course materials, andtrack,report,andassessstudentlearningandachievements Italsoallowsuserstocreatecustomizedcommunities,libraryintegration, and a centralized content repository with granularcontrolovercontentobjects. AccordingtoCenterforTeachingandLearningheadProfessorMaryChristineA. Tomas, the new technology gaveway to thestandardizationofLMSacrossallprogramsanddepartmentsoftheInstituteanditssubsidiaries. “For years, we have been using several free LMS, whichwecannotmaximizeintermsofreportsneededbythedifferentschoolsorprograms,”Prof.Tomassaid.“BlackboardLearnallowsstudents and facultymembers to bemore functional, andmorecollaborativebecauseofthis‘faculty-friendly’LMSplatform.”Prof. Tomas added that with Blackboard Learn, students andfaculty members can tailor their Blackboard page according totheir class roomneeds.Additionally, it includesa tool allowingteachers and professors to detect plagiarism, distribute classreading,andconductonlineconferencesfordistancelearning.

InternetofThings The Institute also actively engages in research, design,innovation in thefieldof Internet ofThings (IoT)—thenetworkofsmartthingsviainternet,enablingtheobjectstocommunicatewithoneanotherforthepurposeofperformingcertaintasks. School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer andEngineering Dean Alejandro H. Ballado, Jr. explained that IoTiscurrentlyoneoftheleadingtechnologiesworldwide,andit isexpectedtoprogressivelydevelopinthecomingyears. AccordingtoaBusinessInsiderreport,therewillbe34billiondevices connected to the internetby2020,up from10billion in2015,andnearlysixtrilliondollarswillbespentonIoTsolutionsin the next five years. These facts, according to Engr. Ballado,solidifies the importanceofMapúa’s engagement in thefieldofIoT through research, design, development, and deployment,actingasa trailblazer in technologyresearch, tostayrelevant inthedigitalage. “Mapúa’seffortsinthefieldofIoTwillcontinuouslyimprovethe capacity of the personnel of Mapúa to tackle, solve, andinnovaterecentandrelevantissuesinthefieldofengineeringandtechnology,”saidDeanBallado. Mapúans are employing IoT in their researchprojects suchas the design and development of wireless sensor nodes for

structuralhealthmonitoringofbridges,sensornodesembeddedinconcretehollowblocksforfiredetectionandmonitoringisalsoin the works, along with sensor nodes with a cloud server forrice warehouse environment monitoring, agricultural irrigationsystem,cargotrucking,andmonitoringsecurity.

Anadvocateofresearchanddevelopment Technology research on the IoT is just the tip of Mapúa’sengagementinresearchanddevelopment. According to International Linkages on Research andDevelopment officer Dr. Delia B. Senoro, Mapúa has madesignificantaccomplishmentsonitsquesttoexcelinthefield.Oneofthebiggestachievementistheestablishmentofitsownresearchcenter, housing various state-of-the-art laboratory equipment tosupportresearchneeds.

Mapúaisalsotakingprideinoneofitsongoingresearches—themembrane technology, a separationprocess commonlyused forthecreationofprocesswaterfromgroundwater,surfacewaterorwastewater. Tofurtherresearcheffortsonthistechnology,Mapúaforgeda partnership with the Center for Membrane Technology ofChungYuanChristianUniversity(CMT-CYCU)forcollaborativeresearch, joint publications, shared intellectual property, use ofequipment, and exchanges of student and faculty researchersbetweenMapúaandCMT-CYCU.

Mapúanresearchers Dr. Jacque Lynn Gabayno, a physics professor whocompleted her post-doctoral research in CYCU, studied thecapacity of magnetic nanomaterials (particularly iron oxide ormagnetite)forbiomedicalapplicationsofdetectingandremovingbloodclotrightawayevenwhenthepersonisnotinthehospital.AnotherisMs.MariaTheresaArtuz,whoobtainedherMaster’sDegree in Environmental Engineering in Mapúa. She studiedaboutbiosorptionofmetals(copper,lead,andnickel)fromwastewaterasascholaratChiaNanUniversityofPharmacyandScience(CNU)inTaiwan.StudentresearcherIrishSuzetteGan,alongsideotherresearchers,isworkingonaprojectassessinghumanerrorintheaviationindustry. The Institute has also recently established the GeospatialInformation and Civil Systems (GICS) laboratory, employingfaculty and student researchers. TheGICS lab currently housessignificantstudiesontheDOSTgrant-in-aidproject,MapúaPhil-LiDAR 1whichwill help inmapping flood hazards aswell aspredicttheextentoffloodingintheprovincesofCavite,Batangas,Rizal, and Quezon or CABARZON. This will greatly facilitateaccurateplanningandappropriatedisasterandriskreductionandresponseoflocalgovernmentunitsinthesaidareas.

Sustainabilityresearch AccordingtoDr.Vea,sustainability,asapresent-dayglobal

concern,hasbeenamajorthemeoftheresearchanddevelopmenteffortsofMapúa. “Such a research direction jibes with the desired learningoutcomethatMapuagraduatesshouldbeabletoprovidesolutionsto problems that take into account societal, environmental andethicalconcerns,”hestates.

GraduateresearchinMapúa Directive Research for Innovation and Value Enhancement(DRIVE)Director JonathanW.L. Salvacion said thatuniversitiesare expected to do research and developmentwork. He addedthatthiswillbeachievedthroughorganizingtheresearchworksof Mapúa’s graduate and undergraduate students. Graduateresearch, he said,moves towards pragmatic and programmaticapproachleadingtolong-termprogramsofapplication.“Auniversityisnot justaboutteaching.Themodernuniversity,asMapúaenvisionsitself,isexpectedtogeneratenewknowledge,andopennewfrontiers,”Dr.Salvacionsaid.DRIVEhadalreadystartedtopatenttheworksofstudents,oneofwhich isaresearchontheagriculturalapplicationofelectronicsengineering.Anotherelectronicsengineeringgraduatestudentisdevelopingadevice forwarningdrowsydrivers,while anotherstudentisstudyingtheuseofGPSinanykindofconditionwithoutrelianceonsatellites.

Makingmilestonesthrougheducationreforms Theimplementationoftheoutcomes-basededucation(OBE)systeminMapúaandMCLyieldedpositiveresultsthatareevident

instudentprogressandboardandlicensureexamperformance.AccreditingbodiesABETandPTC-ACBETgranteditsprogramsrespectiveaccreditation.“Theattainmentofdesiredlearningoutcomesis theorganizingprinciple of Mapua education” said Dr. Vea. “These learningoutcomesareattunedtoglobalandnationalneedsthusmakingourgraduateshighly competitive. In conjunctionwith theoutcomesbasedapproachweareputtingthelearneratthecenterofitall.”

Pioneeringinternationallinkages

Mapúaisalsoaggressivelyforginginternationallinkageswithdifferentinstitutions,exposingstudentstoawiderperspectiveintheworldofpractice,honingtheirskillsonamoreadvancedlevel,whichserveastheirtickettosuccess. AdmissionsandInternationalProgramsDeanEiraE.Camussaid that the Institute currently has partnerships with close tomorethanahundredinstitutionsforalltheprograms.Meanwhile,Dr.SenorosaidthatILRADestablishedpartnershipsinalmost20countries,themostactiveofwhichareSwedenandTaiwan. “Our participation in these linkages, coupled with ourinternational accreditation is definitely helping us to positionMapúaintheinternationalarena,”Engr.Camussaid. Aside from international on-the-job trainings, student/facultyexchanges,plantvisits,andsummerprograms.Mapúaisalsoopeningmorenetworkingopportunitiesforboththestudentsandfacultymembers.

FutureMapúa Mapúa endeavors to shape a more vivid future for theInstituteitselfandthestudents. In2018,whenthefirstbatchofGrade12graduatesstepoutofseniorhighschool,MapúawillopenthedoorsofanewschoolinDavao - theMalayanCollegesMindanao (MCM).AccordingtoDr.Vea,thenewinstitutionwillemployMapúa’shighqualityof education that aims to equip its students with world classknowledge and skills that are appropriate and needed in theglobalworkforce.LikeMapúa,MCMwillhaveaccesstostate-of-the-artfacilities,superbfaculty,andanoutcomes-basededucationsystem, the full-scale implementation of which the InstitutepioneeredinthePhilippines. Thegrowingcompetitionintheglobalmarketalsomotivatesthe Institute to scale its efforts up both in the academic andadministrativespheres. “Mapúa is progressively advancing towards its aim to jointheranksofthebestschoolsintheworld.WehopetosecurethisfutureforMapuathroughD.R.O.I.D”concludedDr.Vea.

MapúaCardinalshimselfbackintheday. The 6-foot-9 Oraeme has even made history since hewas namedRookie of the Year,Most Valuable Player,MostDefensivePlayer,andoneoftheMythicalFiveoftheseason,furtherboostingtheteam’smorale.OraemewasonlythethirdNCAAplayerwhowasabletosnatchbothtitlessimultaneously.

Eyeingahigherspot Now that theCardinals achieved their goal of clinchinga Final Four berth, the bar has been raised. The basketballdiademseemedelusivefortheteamasithasfailedtobookaspotintheFinalssinceitsback-to-backchampionshiptitlein1992-1993,andtheplayersarekeenonbreakingtherecord. “WedreamofmakingittotheFinalsnextseason.OfcoursewhenyoualreadyhaveenteredtheFinalFour,youalwaysaimforhigher.Asearlyasnow,I’malreadytellingtheboysthatwehavetoworkharderforthat,”statedthesteelyCoachAtoy. While the Mapúan team has enough shooters and alaudable offenseplay, theplayers aswell as the coaches arewellawarethattheirteamdefensehastoimprove.CoachAtoysaidthathehasbeengearingtheboys’focustowardsamoreenhanced defense play in order for the team to pull off anoptimumperformanceduringgames. Asidefromhoningtheirdefense,thereputablecoachalsointends to develop the players’ character. “I believe that anindividualcharacterhastoimprovefirst,andtheneverythingwillstartfromthere.Thingswillcomeeasyifyouhaveagoodcharacter,”hesaid. The red-and-gold team will lose seniors Josan Nimes,MarkBrana,JosephLayug,andAndrettiStevenstograduationthisyear,butthecoachisconfidentthattheywillhaveenoughpersonnel to replace the position. With the return of keyplayersLeoGaboandAndrewEstrellainadditiontothenewrookies coming in, Coach Atoy is convinced they will havemorefirepowerinsidethelane.

With strong-minded veterans and promising rookies, theMapúa Cardinals took a huge stride forward and emergedresilientastheyfinallymadeitbacktotheFinalFourraceinthe91stseasonoftheNationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation(NCAA). TheCardinals came face to facewith tough adversariesduringtherecentlyconcludedNCAAseasonbutstillmanagedto flex their muscles—all because of commitment andteamwork.Theyhavesnaredthethirdplacewitha12-6win-lossslate,puttinganendtotheirfive-yeardrought. “I’mhappythatwewereabletomakeittotheFinalFourandIcanattributethattothecooperationofalltheplayers,”HeadCoachAtoyCoproudlycommented. Thementor also believed that the basketball system thecoaching staffs have been implementing was another factorthat led to the team’s come-from-behind success, suggestingthatitsolidifiestheCardinals’playgameaftergame. Poweringthroughadversity The transformation of the Cardinals from underdogstoFinalFourplacerswas far fromeasy, though.Aside fromcontendingwithtoughopponents,thetroopalsohadtoendurethe absence of veterans CJ Isit, Josan Nimes, and AndrettiStevensinsomeofthegamesduetotheirinjuries. Itwasthenthattherookiesunexpectedlytookcenterstageand boldly made their scoring presence felt in each game.HailedRookie-MVPAllwellOraemeservedastheteam’sticketto a strong comeback as he orchestratedmarkers, rebounds,andblocksallthroughouttheseason.RookiesDarellMenina,John Nieles, and Justin Serrano also helped the Cardinalspowerthrough. “TheabsenceoftheveteranssignificantlychallengedtheCardinals,butIkeptpushingthemtobelieveineachotherandalwaysplayasonebecauseonlythenwillwehavechancesofwinninggames,”sharedCoachAtoy,whousedtoplayforthe

Dr. Jonathan W.L. Salvacion, Director of Directive Research for Innovation and Value Enhancement

Dr. Bonifacio T. Doma, Jr., Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Fortunato “Atoy” Co, Cardinals Basketball Team Head Coach

Mapúa Cardinals return to the basketball limelight

(L-R) Dr. Jacque Lynn Gabayno, faculty member of the Mapúa Department of Physics; Ms. Maria Theresa Artuz, master’s degree holder in Environmental Engineering

Engr, Alejandro H. Ballado,Jr., Dean of School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer and Engineering

Dr. Delia B. Senoro, International Linkages on Research and Development Officer

(L-R) Engr. Dennis H. Tablante, MCL Vice President for Academic Affairs; Engr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, MCL Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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Celebrating a decade of excellence and virtue

Celebrating a decade of quality and holistic education MHSS at 10

MalayanColleges Laguna (MCL) has had its own share ofhumblebeginningsbeforegainingrecognitionasafrontrunnerinshapingeducationinCALABARZON.Onits10thyear,aftermanylengthystrides,MCLcouldnotbemoreproudofitsachievements,andcouldnotbemoreexcitedforwhatliesahead. Preparationforthe2018Curriculum,expansiontoSeniorHighSchool With the constantly changing face of education in the 21st century,MCLexpectsasuddenshiftinthestudents’dynamicoflearning.Inresponsetothis,MCLcontinuestobeefupitsup-and-comingcurriculum, in full confidence that come2018, itwillbereadytofacethecomingwaveofcollegestudents–bright-eyedandoptimisticfortheworld-classcollegeeducationMCLhasbeenknownfor. One thing that has set MCL afire with anticipation for2016 is its offeringof SeniorHighSchool.With thePhilippines’full implementation of theK-12 educational system, there is nodenyingtheneedtocontributetothegrowingdemandforhigherqualityeducation.InJune2016,MCLwillopenitsgatestoitsfirstbatchofSeniorHighSchoolstudents.

Continuedlegacyofacademicexcellence MCLhas been known for its excellent passing rates invariouslicensureandcertificationexaminationsforthepastyears.Fourofitsprograms–MarineEngineering,MarineTransportation,MechanicalEngineeringandElectricalEngineering–allachieveda100%passingrateintheirrespectivelicensureandcertificationexamsin2015.OneMarineTransportationgraduate,meanwhile,attainedaperfectscoreinthelicensureexaminationsadministeredbytheMaritimeIndustryAuthority(MARINA)inApril. Inthesameyear,theCivilEngineeringprogramachieveda71%passingrateintheNovemberboardexamsasagainstthe42%national passing rate, while several of MCL’s established CivilEngineerswenton to take theMasterPlumberLicensureExam,yieldingan80%passingrate.TheChemicalEngineeringprogramobtained a 75% passing rate in May, while the Accountancyprogram achieved an 86% passing rate in the Certified PublicAccountant Licensure Exam in October as against the 41%

AdecadehaspassedsincetheestablishmentofMalayanHighSchoolofScience, envisioned tobeaglobal centerof excellencein secondary education especially in the field of science andtechnology—adecadewhichhasnotpassedinvain.Theschool,continuouslyinvestinginprovidingqualityandholisticeducationto its students, has implemented a curriculum at par with theglobalstandards.Additionally,ithasbeenabletoproducewell-roundedindividuals,notjustproficientintheacademicsbutalsoinco-curricularactivities. Withitsvisiontoinculcateinitsstudentsthecorevaluesofdiscipline, excellence, commitment, integrity, and responsibility,MHSS aims to produce goodFilipino citizenswhowill becomerolemodelsandareabletomakeadifferenceintheworld. “MHSShascomealongwaysinceitsbeginningandthisyear’scelebration will focus on honing more Malayans in becomingglobally competitive individuals,” Malayan administrator JanErwinMacamsaid.

FoundationWeek InJanuary18-22,2016,theschoolwillbeholdingitsfoundationweek celebration. The perennial activities include MalayanWizard, Malayan Idol, Malayan’s best Dance Crew, Malayan’sGotTalent,andBiritMalayan.Also,forthefirsttime,theschoolwillhaveitsVarietyShowwherebothteachersandstudentsgettoshowofftheirtalents. “This year showcases the 10 years of MHSS highlightingthe different achievements in academic and extra-curricularactivities,”Macamsaid.

2015,ayearofachievements Thepastyearhasbeenayearof accolades for the school –fromacademictoextracurricularachievements. According to the principal, Ms. Jocelyn Antiporda, MHSSstudents continue to make a difference in the world. “MHSSstudentsearnedawardsinacademicandsportscompetitionsbothinthenationalandinternationalscenesandithasstudentswhograduatedwithdistinctionfromdifferentuniversities,”shesaid. For one, Grade 8 student Audrey Tan won in two mathinternational competitions – one in September and another inNovember,whiletwoMalayanstudentswonassecondrunner-upinthesumobotcategoryofthe4thAnnualPhilippineRobothonheldlastOctober.

MalayansarealsomakingitbigintheworldofsportsastheRedRobinsrankedassecond-runnerupintheNCAAbasketballchampionshipslastOctober.

Edgeinroboticstechnology MHSS also equips itself and its students with new technologies, evident inMalayan being one of the few schoolsin the Philippines currently offering Robotics Technology as asubject in itscurriculumforGrades7 to10.Currently, thereareprogrammingandroboticscoursesinMalayan. Inroboticstechnologycourses,conceptsinscience,technology,engineering,andmathematicsaretackled,evenartsanddesign.Thesubjectsareintegratedtomakethelearningexperienceforthestudentsworthwhile. “Wecannotdenythefactthatwearethefuture.Soweneedtolearnthesenewthings.Ifwedonotprepareourstudents,theywillbelaggingbehind.Weusethesetechnologiestoenhanceourlivesinthefuture,”explainedMHSSroboticsinstructorDiomarAlarde.

InternetofThings FollowingMapúa’slead,MalayanHighSchoolofScienceis on the verge of fully adopting the concept of Internet ofThings(IoT),aconvergenceofsmartthingsconnectedthroughtheinternetenablingthemtocommunicatewithoneanotherforthepurposeofperformingtaskswithease. With the smart things being able to connect with oneanother, life for humans would be quite improved plustrouble-free. Internet of Things can help in a wide arrayof applications: in gadgets, wearable accessories, homeentertainment, building systems, transportation systems,office and education tools, and healthcare systems amongothers. This technology is expected to boom in the comingyears, hence the desire of the school to focus on this niche,whichitwilloffertoitsGrade12STEMstudentsstartingin2017. Mapúawillworkhand-in-handwithMHSSinexplorationofpossibilitiesintheareaofInternetofThingstoensurethatstudentsandfacultyhaveexposuretothelatesttrendsinthistechnology.

nationalpassingrate.MCLalsomadeitsmarkbyrating90%inthe Electronics Technician Licensure Exam inApril and 92% inOctober. MCL’soverallboardandcertificationexaminationspassingrate for 2015 is 76% as against the national passing of 49%. ItsexemplaryperformancesintheseexaminationshasbroughtMCLtoaleadingpositionamongprivatehighereducationinstitutionsintheregion. MCLstudentsmakingtheirownmarks Throughthepasttenyears,MCLstudentshavesuccessfullygainedrecognitionfromdifferentcompetitionsinthePhilippinesand abroad, bringing to different places the same culture ofexcellence,creativity,and innovation,whichhonedthemwithinthehallsofMCL. In January, Industrial Engineering (IE) students earned theChampionship Award at the Philippine Institute of IndustrialEngineers 5th Regional Congress Feasibility Competition withtheirfeasibilitystudyonhavinga“Vendocine,”avendingmachineformedicines,atLRTLine2,Katipunan,QuezonCity. In June, the Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC)recognized two of MCL’s Mapua-PTC College for MaritimeEducation and Training (CMET) graduates at the PTC SeafarerAwards2015.

Mastering21stCenturyLearning On its 10th founding anniversary, Malayan CollegesLagunaputsmuchemphasisinmastering21stCenturyLearning,whichMCLExecutiveVicePresidentandChiefOperatingOfficerEngr.DodjieMaestrecamporeferstoas“atoolforthestudentstosucceedintheirstudies,work,andinlife.” “Wedefinestudentsuccessthroughourstudents’competentoutcomes.Our target is for themtobeequipped to successfullycompetelocallyandglobally.Asforemployability,theyshouldbetheonesmostpreferredbyindustries.Andthosewhooptnottoworkshouldbesuccessfulintheirownbusinesses.Theseareourmetricsformeasuringstudentsuccess,”saysEngr.Maestrecampo.With the full and strengthened implementation of Outcomes-BasedEducation(OBE),andafocusonlayingthefoundationsfor21stCentury Learning,MCL assures the success of its studentsandgraduates,bothfromitscourseofferingsanditsSeniorHighSchoolprogram.

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Ambassador Alfonso T. YuchengcoChairmanMapúa Institute of Technology

The Mapúa Institute of Technology is committed to advance student welfare, and is ready to face the challenges of the education sector today. It espouses programs that are both innovative and creative, and have a global outlook. These views are 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 knowledge generation and societal development in the country.

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 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 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.

Bonifacio T. Doma Jr., Ph.D. Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Mapúa Institute of Technology

On its tenth decade, which started last year and will end in its centennial in 2025, 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 to raise its implementation of Outcomes-Based Education and digital education to international standards; to heighten its research/development/innovation and advisory/consultancy capabilities to be a credible international player; and 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, Mapúa just might make it. We hope.

Reynaldo B. Vea, Ph.D. Berkeley President and Chief Executive Officer Mapúa Institute of Technology Malayan Colleges Laguna Malayan High Scool of Science

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 it celebrates 91 years of finesse in its scholastic endeavors. Come July 2016, we will once again witness Mapúa’s drive in putting itself at the podium as one of the premier institutions in the country as the Institute draws its doors to open on 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 an educational scheme that will further students’ abilities in terms of technicality 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

I am pleased to announce that Malayan Colleges Laguna is celebrating its TENTH founding anniversary. I wish to congratulate everyone who has been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Thank you to all the teachers, admins, and staff who have helped in attaining a decade of Excellence and Virtue. As we celebrate our tenth year of achieving the Student Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives, we have chosen the theme of “Mastering 21st Century Learning” to strengthen our lead in educating the next generation learners. This year, MCL 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 and learner-centered programs utilizing the latest educational technology delivered by highly qualified mentors. Join us as we chart our new path towards the forefront of the rapidly changing landscape of basic and higher education.

Engr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Malayan Colleges Laguna

I send greetings and congratulations to Mapúa Institute of Technology, Malayan Colleges Laguna and Malayan High School of Science for the many years 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 education. As a proud and grateful member of the Malayan High School of Science, we celebrate the glorious legacy from our mother school (Mapúa), that 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 many fine people who have made and continue to make these institutions of great service to the Filipino people.

Jocelyn L. Antiporda Principal Malayan High School of Science

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

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