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Mapúa Institute of Technology
The MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY was founded on January 25, 1925 by Don Tomas Mapúa, an Architecture graduate of Cornell University in USA and the first registered Filipino architect. He envisioned an educational institution that shall emphasize the importance of science and technology and create an impact on the economy and the quality of life of the Filipino. The Institute was founded as a private non-sectarian institute of higher learning pioneering in technical education. Initially a night school, it started with 80 students enrolled in Civil Engineering and Architecture. Classes were held in a rented commercial building in Carriedo St. in Quiapo.

Mapúa soars higher at 81
On January 25, 2006, the Mapúa Institute of Technology will celebrate its 81st founding anniversary with the theme "Mapúa @ 81: Greater Heights and Longer Reach!" For the past 80 years, Mapúa has been a leading college for engineering and technology in the Philippines and recently, has offered several new programs, namely, Psychology, Accountancy, Business Administration, and Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), among others. Said programs have definitely opened up new career horizons for the students.

A wholesome 'one night stand'
This query might sound a bit naughty…some would even think that the mere mention of the phrase is wicked...nevertheless, "would somebody care to have a one night stand"?

From rural mountains to cyber plains
Rey Bulawan – as well as the rest of the folks at Lope de Vega National High School, where he is head teacher – couldn’t be more ecstatic when they realized that the Internet era has finally come upon their institution and the surrounding societies.


 

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