The annual FroSHS Week occurs during the first week of the new academic year. It is a tradition that welcomes freshmen and engages them with orientations, events, booths, and activities. This year’s FroSHS Week, “Canvas of Possibilities,” took place last August 3 to 6 and eventually concluding on on August 12, as continuous inclement weather for the rest of the week postponed some events.

Mapua University’s (MU) continued rise to be among the top leading institutions in the country has created opportunities for collaboration with organizations that shared its vision of pursuing excellence and achieving global leadership in education. Demonstrating its mutual commitment, MU served as the Guest of Honor at the C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions (C&E ALS) “HED EdConnect: Higher Education EdTech Summit 2026” held last July 1 to 2 at Seda Vertis North.

As the summer break comes to an end, the beginning of a new academic year awaits Mapúa's best and brightest. Newer students and freshmen alike, however, might be hesitant about the return of Mapúa’s standout feature: its Quarterm system.

Two years after adopting a trimestral system, Mapúa University (MU) returns to the quarterm system this upcoming Academic Year 2026-2027. This change necessitates adjustments in various aspects of the academe for both faculty and students alike. While this transition to the previous system aims to enhance the academic experience, many students have expressed concerns regarding its financial implications and associated workload.

Mapúa University School of Multimedia and Digital Arts (SoMDA) Dean David R. Corpuz is set to unveil his latest full-length feature, “Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam” (Only Known to Us), at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.

Known for its excellence as the Philippines’ premier engineering and technological institution, Mapúa University (MU) has long been a breeding ground for technical innovators. Often associated with hard hats, drafting tables, and circuit boards, the Mapúan community has been consistently branching out into wider horizons, defined by camera lenses, storyboards, and festival spotlights.

The recently concluded Good Governance Conference 2026, held at the Quezon City Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions Center, has shifted the landscape of local public administration toward radical transparency and data-driven civic spaces. The summit gathered more than 300 student leaders, journalists, and civil society advocates under the theme “Tayo ang Gobyerno: Sama-samang Pagkilos ng Kabataan Para sa Mabuting Pamamahala.”

Student journalists find themselves thrust into the frontlines of truth-telling in an era increasingly defined by censorship, digital harassment, and sophisticated disinformation networks. Reporting on communities and structural issues means frequently navigating a minefield of legal threats and safety risks.

On a brightly decorated stage, accompanied by flashing lights and blasting music, strikingly sharp silhouettes stand preparing for their grandiose entrances. Drag is often a masterclass in creativity and high-energy performances, but what lies beneath the humor and spectacle is a fierce clawing and grasping of things so close, yet so far.

Last June 3, the School of Architecture, Interior Design, and Built Environment (ARIDBE) held a Send-Off Mass at the Sta. Rita Chapel of the Intramuros Campus for its alumni embarking on the Licensure Examination for Architects on June 8 and June 10.

Mapúa University’s (MU) Cardinal One, the university’s premier student-led engineering team for sustainable automotive design, fabrication, and innovation, inked a Gold Sponsorship partnership with Kinmo PW / Unit-T. The collaboration provides a significant technical boost to the team as they gear up for the prestigious international Shell Eco-Marathon 2027.

Watching the Philippines’ political landscape today feels like staring into a bizarre world where lawmakers can stomach to put themselves above the law, leaders ignore the cries of their own people to serve their own political agenda, and all of this happening in front of the very eyes of Filipinos, yet some citizens take the wrong message from it. With the events that transpired last week within the Senate alone, it mirrored an eerie reality where the powerful will do anythi

On May 18, 2026, Mapúa University (MU) is set to welcome a national relic in its red and gold halls, becoming part of the small community of Philippine universities to receive an authenticated replica of the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map. Known as the “Mother of All Philippine Maps,” this landmark donation continues Mapúa’s role in preserving Filipino identity and fostering a generation grounded in history and socio-political awareness.

Months into the US-Israel-Iran War, the Philippines has already experienced the dire effects of the oil crisis. With 70% of our oil imported and passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the country is left with an unstable supply of oil, electricity, and even liquefied petroleum gas (LPGs).

As the grand odyssey finally aligned with the cosmos, 26 stars came together to shine light upon the school as the Mr. and Ms. Cardinal 2026 took place for its final crowning moment held last May 24 at the Intramuros Campus Gymnasium crowning Daniele Zaragosa from Mapúa Senior High School as the Mr. Cardinal 2026, and Kyla Alexandra Faye Sumergido from the School of Nursing as the Ms. Cardinal 2026.

The Philippine film and video industry is often viewed through a lens of glamour, yet for aspiring creators, the path from the classroom to the studio can feel like a complex maze.

Years ago, local television screens frequently asked viewers how far PHP20 could go. Back then, it was a lighthearted inquiry about a sweet ice cream treat on a sweltering afternoon. Today, the modern working-class Filipino asks a much heavier, more daunting version of that question—not about a single coin, but about their entire monthly paycheck.

Nowadays, media consumption is embedded in our everyday lives. This manifests in the family noontime shows we watch during siesta, all the way to the newscasts we tune into in the evenings right before dinner. Various stories are embedded into these media, tying threads that connect us to one another in a true Filipino fashion. This connection has enabled us to build our distinct culture, share knowledge, and form a sense of community and nationality.

Mapúa University (MU) is among the six ranked PH institutions included in the recently released Times Higher Education’s (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026. Ranking within the band of 601-800, MU ties with five other schools in the second rank.

Have you ever noticed how the apps you use seem to know exactly what you want—sometimes even before you search for it? From the products that suddenly appear in your online shopping cart to the videos that keep you scrolling for hours; all of it is caused by artificial intelligence (AI). AI is quietly shaping the choices of millions of Filipinos. No longer confined to laboratories or science fiction, AI has become an invisible force embedded in daily life.