Under the bright lights, loud cheers, and unelucidated blood, sweat, and tears of the Ohama Daishin Arena, Mapúan Taekwondo athlete Dean Ziglar V. Barreiro carved his name into the international spotlight after capturing gold at the prestigious 21st Japan WATA Open Taekwondo Championship held last April 26 to 27.

Electrifying the Ethafoam mats with a fresh and energetic routine, the Mapúa Cheerping Cardinals (MCC), Mapúa University’s official pep squad, pumped

Two alumni of the Mapúa Cheerping Cardinals were part of the Southies Cheer Club that bagged two gold medals at the International Cheer Unio