Mapua Institute of Technology News and Events

ABET Accreditation Primer

Wed, 21 Oct 2009

ABET stands for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, an accrediting agency based in the United States of America.

Pauline MADE it

Fri, 25 Sep 2009

Pauline Cuevas, a faculty of Mapua Institute of Technology's School of Architecture, Interior Design and the Built Environment, garners the Special Prize award for the Interior Design Category of this year's Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Competition

Cheerping Cardinals Aims NCAA Trophy

Thu, 10 Sep 2009

Mustering all their might, the Mapua Cheerping Cardinals are up-and-running for new routines as they vie for the much-coveted championship title in the 85th NCAA Cheerdance Competition this coming October 7 at the Araneta Coliseum

ETYSBM - HRM Takes Part in the World Food Expo 2009

Fri, 4 Sep 2009

All roads lead to the World Trade Center, Metro Manila, Philippines where the 9th Annual World Food Expo was held last August 5-8, 2009.

MAPUA Goes ABET

Fri, 4 Sep 2009

The Mapua Institute of Technology will become the first higher education institution in the Philippines to be visited by ABET when an ABET accreditation team visits on October 25 - 27, 2009 to assess and evaluate its Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Computer Engineering programs.

MAS Student Placed Runner-up

Tue, 1 Sep 2009

Mr. Evan Joshua Tiu Ng, a sophomore taking up Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Arts and Sciences bagged the runner-up trophy in the 9th Art Petron National Student Art Competition, Water-base Media Category for this year�s theme �Alay sa Pamilihang Bayan�

School of EMSE Reclassified as a Department

Mon, 31 Aug 2009

Following a resolution by the Academic Council, the School of Earth and Materials Science and Engineering (EMSE) was recently reclassified as a Department. Starting this first quarter of Academic Year 2009-2010, it will now be called the Department of Earth Science and Engineering (DESE).

Mapua Introduces All-in-One I.D.

Mon, 31 Aug 2009

The Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), in partnership with the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), implemented a newly designed multipurpose Identification Card (I.D.) for the new batch of freshmen of Academic Year 2009-2010

Timorese Scholars Seek RP Style Education

Mon, 31 Aug 2009

Equipped with a good reputation of producing globally competitive graduates, Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the chosen technical schools to house Timorese students to study in the Philippines. Out of the 109 scholars sent to the Philippines for this academic year, the largest group enrolled in Mapua

TNB Reorganized

Mon, 31 Aug 2009

A recent reorganization of The New Builder (TNB) placed fourth year Civil Engineering student Venz Jan P. Salvador as new Editor-in-Chief. He replaced Stephen Bernard A. Casimiro, a graduating CE student

Cardinals Basketball: NCAA 1st Round

Fri, 14 Aug 2009

With the departure of Neil Pascual, Ian Mazo and Kelvin Dela Pena, and the season-long absence Jonathan Banal, the determined Mapua Cardinals are still in high hopes as they stand their ground in the first round of 85th NCAA Season at the FilOil Flying V Arena

ETYSBM-HRM Joins WOFEX 2009

Sat, 8 Aug 2009

Under the leadership of Dean Emmanuel Velasco, the E.T. Yuchengco School of Business and Management - Hotel and Restaurant Management (ETYSBM-HRM) Department took part in the 9th International Exposition on Worldwide Food and Beverage, Technology, and Machinery. The event was held from August 5-8, 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City

Malampaya Partners Conduct Oil and Gas Exhibit

Fri, 7 Aug 2009

The Malampaya Partners, consisting of Shell Philippines Exploration, B.V. (SPEX), Chevron Malampaya LLC, and the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation , organized an interactive exhibit called The Energy Down Below: An Exhibit on Oil and Gas in the Institute last August 3-7

Health Services Dept. Holds I Keep Love Real

Fri, 7 Aug 2009

The Mapua Health Services Department, in collaboration with the Center for Social Responsibility of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UAP) and the Mapua Honor Society (HSM), conducted a seminar entitled I Keep Love Real last August 7 at the Seminar Room

CCESC Conducts NC II and NC IV Trainings

Wed, 5 Aug 2009

The Mapua Center for Continuing Education and Special Competencies (CCESC), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), has once again opened its fourfold training program for the National Certification Level II (NC II) and Level IV (NC IV) last July 24 and August 5, respectively

NCAA Revamp: Mapua Convenes New Sports

Sat, 1 Aug 2009

The 85 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season will set the arena on fire with the inclusion of the much-awaited comeback and debut of various sports events

Psych Dept and IOPP Organize Convention on Labor Laws

Sat, 1 Aug 2009

In cooperation with the Industrial Organizational Psychologists of the Philippines (IOPP), the Mapua Psychology Department hosted the first ever general convention of Human Resources (HR) Psychologists last August 1 at the MIT Seminar Room

New Head of Security Office Appointed

Sat, 1 Aug 2009

Always impose a policy. Kung ano yung policy, yun lang ang i-implement at dapat priority din ang kapakanan ng mga estudyante, said Security Officer Jaimer G. Botona, the new Head of Security of Mapua Institute of Technology

Mapua Welcomes 3,896 Freshmen

Mon, 27 Jul 2009

The entire Mapuan community welcomed this school year's freshmen with a week-long celebration from July 20-25. Spearheaded by the Central Student Council (CSC), Council of Organizations (COO) and Council of Presidents (COP), the Frosh Week featured seminars

ECE Student Conquers Mapuan Idol 2009

Thu, 23 Jul 2009

Victory was sweeter the second time around for Romary Mamitag, a third year ECE student, after being named as the new Mapuan Idol. The singing contest was held at the MIT gymnasium last July 23

Mapua Welcomes Timorese Officials and Students

Wed, 22 Jul 2009

Frosh Week 2009: Top Academic and Administrative Officers of Mapua Institute of Technology, led by its President and CEO, Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, welcomed the visiting Timorese Government Officials and the 23 new Mapua Timorese students last July 22, 2009

Huawei OJT Program

Fri, 26 Jun 2009

Huawei Technologies Philippines Inc. conducted a recognition ceremony for the 5 ECE senior students who completed their IT-STAR Internship Program at HUAWEI. The Ceremony was held at the PBCOM Conference Room, PBCOM Tower, last June 26, 2009

Engr. Gerald Lopez Gave Seminar

Sun, 13 Jun 2009

The School of EECE is happy to announce that an invited guest speaker from the US, Engr. Gerald Lopez, gave a lecture entitled "A New Physical Model and Experimental Measurements

Map�a Civil Engineering program, 1st PACUCOA Level IV Accredited Engineering Program in the Philippines

Thu, 7 May 2009

The Civil Engineering (CE) program of the Map�a Institute of Technology has recently been granted Level IV Accredited Status by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)

Map�a Appointed as CATC-South Asia for CCNA-Security

Tue, 5 May 2009

Chosen from among prestigious colleges and universities of more than twenty countries across Asia Pacific, Map�a Institute of Technology emerged as the top choice to be the Cisco Academy Training Center (CATC) - South Asia

Map�a Students place 3rd in National Design Competition

Mon, 4 May 2009

Map�a Architecture students have risen to the challenges of a national design competition and to the global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation by placing 3rd from more than 40 entries in the Student/Graduates category.

Cardinals Falter in Opener

Fri, 24 Apr 2009

The Map�a Cardinals' headstrong first half performance is not enough to outwit their opponents in the 2009 FilOil Flying V Manny V. Pangilinan Cup Opening games held last April 22 and 24 at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.

Microsoft Continues to Fuse I.T. and Education

Mon, 20 Apr 2009

Collaboration and communication online made easy for Filipino students and teachers is already here, Microsoft announced Friday during a media briefing in Makati.

Map�a Sweeps CISCO Tilt 09

Thu, 26 Mar 2009

Consistent with its 84th year history of excellence, Map�a Institute of Technology has again showed academic prowess when it emerged triumphant in the highly-coveted 4th Cisco Networking Academy National Skills Competition.

Tracksters Seize Third NCAA Grand Slam

Mon, 23 Mar 2009

The Map�a Tracksters have once again proven their strength and determination after defending their title as the overall champion for the third consecutive season in the 84th National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Track and Field tournament

MAP�A School of Nursing Ranked No. 7 in PNLE Top Performing Schools

Sat, 7 Mar 2009

Even though school rankings and awards aren't the only ways to determine an institution's excellence, Map�a Institute of Technology certainly racked up its share of accolades.

Map�a Leads Sanitary Engineering Board Exam

Fri, 6 Mar 2009

Once again, the Institute has proven its academic excellence by claiming the top spot in the recent Sanitary Engineering Board Exam. Marvin Daryl Z. Ang, a CE graduate, was hailed the best among the 34 examinees who took the said exam last February 2009.

Map�ans Place 1st and 2nd in Architecture Licensure Exam

Thu, 5 Mar 2009

Reaffirming academic excellence for which it is renowned, the Map�a Institute of Technology has spawned the top two placers in the recently pronounced results of the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE).

Victory For The HRM Dept. During THE FLAIR IDOL 09 National Competition

Wed, 4 Mar 2009

Grads Develop Low-cost Aircraft

Sun, 22 Feb 2009

Roboteknik, a group composed of engineering graduates Map�a, has developed a remote-controlled, camera-equipped aircraft. Named as Roboteknik CUSTOS or Aerial Reconnaissance Drone, the low-cost aircraft is made for search and rescue operations in times of disaster.

Ong-Tan Keynotes February Commencement Exercises

Wed, 4 Mar 2009

Attended by 418 graduating candidates, the Map�a Institute of Technology (MIT) and Map�a Information Technology Center (MITC) concluded its 137th and 23rd Commencement Exercises, respectively, last February 19 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

Map�a Emerged as CISCO Cluster Winners

Thu, 19 Feb 2009

The CISCO Track team of the Map�a Institute of Technology (Intramuros Campus) and the Map�a School of IT emerged as Cluster Winners in the 2009 Annual Cisco Cluster Skills Competition held simultaneously at the Centro Escolar University - Mendiola and Technological Institute of the Philippines last February 7.

Through the Needle Eye: NCAA Teams Struggle

Fri, 6 Feb 2009

Map�;a�s National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) teams produce mix results as the season�s first round of elimination closes, with the Cardinal squads earning a number of hard losses in the face of greatly improved teams.

ECE Student Triumphs in Essay Contest

Tue, 3 Feb 2009

Allan Timothy C. Figueroa, a second year Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) student, won an essay writing contest sponsored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Rotary Club of Magsaysay. The competition was held last February 3 at the Aloha Hotel.

Map�an Partakes in ASHRAE Conference

Sun, 1 Feb 2009

Luis Angelo Sevilla, a sophomore Mechanical Engineering (ME) student, flagged the banner of the Philippines and Map�a in the 2009 American Society for Heating Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Conference after being chosen as the first representative of the country.

Cafeteria Undergoes Expansion Renovation Faces Disputes

Sun, 1 Feb 2009

As a response to the comments and complaints of the students, the Map�a Administration decided to expand the Intramuros campus� canteen area. The renovation took place from December 15 to January 31.

Map�a Commemorates 84th Anniversary

Sat, 24 Jan 2009

The Map�a Institute of Technology marked its 84 th founding anniversary with a three-day celebration last January 22-24. Spearheaded by Gloria Teodoro, Dean of the School of Architecture, Industrial Design and Built Environment (AR-ID-BE), the Schools organized the occasion in cooperation with the Central Student Council (CSC), Council of Organizations (COO) and Council of Presidents (COP).

CE-EnSE Trounces SLHS in Don Tomas Cup

Sat, 24 Jan 2009

The strong will of the School of Civil Engineering-Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (CE-EnSE) basketball team sparkled in the dying minutes of the final canto to defeat the School of Languages, Humanities, and Social Sciences (SLHS). The CE-EnSE team claimed the tourney�s first triumph, 79-58, as the 2009 Don Tomas Map�a Cup opened last January 24 at the Map�a Gymnasium.

Lu and Ramirez Triumphant in Cardinals Pageant

Fri, 23 Jan 2009

Benedict Lu and Klaudine Marie Ramirez, of the Computer Engineering (CoE) and Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) Departments, respectively, were proclaimed as this year�s Mr. and Ms. Cardinals.

Makati DanceCom Tops Underground Extreme

Fri, 23 Jan 2009

Map�a - Makati�s Dance Community, popularly known as the Map�a - Makati DanceCom, topped the Wave 89.1 Underground Extreme held last January 23 at the Performing Arts Theater at the Amoranto Sports Complex.

Admin Forms Temporary Clusters for OVPSA

Thu, 22 Jan 2009

Due to the recent resignation of Dr. Antonio L. Mateo, Jr., Vice President for Student Affairs, the Administration was forced to restructure the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA). It was temporarily divided into three clusters that formally took effect last January 22.

ME Instructor Dies of Stroke

Mon, 19 Jan 2009

Aged 39, the ME professor passed away last January 19 at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERM) due to a stroke.

ACCREDITATION LEVEL

Fri, 16 Jan 2009

The Institute subjected itself to voluntary accreditation with the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). At present, PACUCOA has granted Level III Reaccredited Status to six (6) engineering programs of the Institute

Map�a Hosts Math Contest for Secondary Level

Fri, 16 Jan 2009

Spearheaded by Prof. Jerome De la Cruz, the Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP) organized the 4th MSP – National Capital Region (MSP-NCR) Search For Junior Math Wizard last January 16 at the Map�a Gymnasium.