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JUST IN | Two Mapúans successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examinations (CPALE) held last May 24-26, 2026, achieving a passing rate of 11.11%.

The national passing rate is 30.83%, with 3,004 passers out 9,745 takers.

Congratulations and welcome to the profession!

IN PHOTOS | The College Baccalaureate Thanksgiving Convocation and 7th College Recognition Ceremony of Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) commenced on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, honoring the academic excellence of the graduating batch.

The program began with an interfaith thanksgiving service, followed by a welcome message from Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado Jr., Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo also delivered congratulatory remarks, highlighting the significance of the graduates' academic achievements.

Class Salutatorian Luis Angelo Fruto delivered a heartfelt speech dedicated to the parents who supported the students through the triumphs and challenges of their collegiate journey. In response, Mrs. Neselene B. Fruto, CHRP, spoke on behalf of the parents, emphasizing the sacrifices and unconditional love that guided the students to this final milestone.

The ceremony concluded with the formal presentation of awards across the Alfonso T. Yuchengco College of Business (ATYCB), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Computer & Information Science (CCIS), College of Engineering & Architecture (CEA), and College of Health Sciences (CHS). The celebration continued later that afternoon with the 7th Commencement Exercises.





IN THE RADIUS | Ian Saromines

𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 | 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 “𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀” 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗡𝗣 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

On May 27, 2026, the Official page of the PNP Cateel Municipal Police Station posted a list of “Active Wanted Persons” identifying student leaders from UP Mindanao and youth activists from different organizations in Southern Mindanao Region. The said posts have now been deleted.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 - 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. This spree of red-tagging and mislabeling the youth as “wanted” individuals heavily compromises their safety despite only practicing their right to voice out the ills amidst the ongoing national crisis brought by the Marcos - Duterte Administration.

This plight is no different from the scrutiny and attacks against campus journalists. In this time of crisis due to rising oil prices, the jeopardy brought by the recent senate ruckus, the ongoing delays in detaining warranted criminals, and holding corrupt officials accountable only strengthens the need for the community members to take their stance. As members of the press, it is vital to amplify the calls of the masses against corruption, state-sponsored attacks, and demanding accountability on issues that still persist to this day.

Criticism towards the government is not an attack, but a demand that needs to be addressed. When the masses and the media criticize, baselessly criminalizing them is not a solution.

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | In the May 2026 Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination (CHELE), Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao maintained its marvelous records among first-time takers with 66.67% passing rate following the release of results by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on May 25, 2026..

As the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) reports 565 out of 728 examinees (77.60%) nationwide successfully passed the examination, the Mapúa MCM community congratulates the following alumni for successfully securing the top spots of the licensure examination:

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯 - Engr. Carlo Angelo Jonathan Hingpit Templa

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟱 - Engr. Nathaniel Darvin Ferrer

The Mapúa MCM community also extends its congratulations to the dedicated faculty and mentors whose guidance, expertise, and unwavering support played a vital role in this achievement.

✔︎ See here: https://www.prcboard.com/chele-results-may-2026-chemical-engineer-licensure-exam-list-of-passers

Congratulations to the new Registered Chemical Engineers!
~Source: PRC Official




In the Radius| Jules Broz Malagum

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – Mapúa MCM (JPIA-MMCM) officially wrapped up its two-day Spring Festival 2026 held at Guadalupe Pickleball, Guadalupe Village, Lanang, Davao City, on May 16–17, 2026. Despite the unpredictable weather throughout the weekend, the event remained vibrant as visitors across Davao City gathered to participate in the Pickleball Open Play and to explore the flea market booths prepared by student entrepreneurs and local merchants.

The Pickleball Open Play hosted by the JPIA-MMCM is said to be one of the first open plays with a cash prize, as it was not arranged as a tournament. The competition concluded with the top three players, who accumulated the highest number of wins throughout the festival, receiving cash prizes and freebies. Aside from the matches, attendees also enjoyed various activities prepared by the organizers, while supporting a diverse lineup of merchants offering food, beverages, clothing, accessories, and other local products at the flea market.

The Spring Festival was organized as a fundraising initiative in support of aspiring Certified Public Accountants who will take the upcoming Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE) this May 2026.





IN THE RADIUS | Kirby Coquilla, Ian Saromines, Kate Decasa

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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | JPIA-MMCM kicks off Spring Festival 2026

Despite the gray and overcast skies, the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - Mapúa MCM (JPIA-MMCM) officially commenced its Spring Festival 2026, featuring a Pickleball Open Play and Flea Market at Guadalupe Pickleball, Guadalupe Village, Lanang, Davao City, on May 16-17, 2026. The event aims to raise funds in support of aspiring Certified Public Accountants who will take the upcoming Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE) this May 2026.

Alphine Marie Aniñon, project head of the event and Vice President for Sponsorships, expressed her sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the festival, especially the staff of Guadalupe Village, Mapúa MCM personnel, GAIC, IFO, and all participants and visitors supporting the initiative.

“Today, every game played, every rally fought, and every booth visited helps support their dreams and future success. So as we enjoy this amazing event, let's also remember the bigger purpose behind it—to send off our future CPAs with encouragement, pride, and unwavering support,” she emphasized.

The event will run for two days, from May 16 to 17, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., and is open to all interested visitors across Davao City.





IN THE RADIUS | Kirby Coquilla, Ian Saromines

BREAKING NEWS | House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time with a 225-26 vote, while 9 abstained from voting.

The Articles of Impeachment are now prepared to be transmitted to the Senate for immediate trial.

VP Sara Duterte was first impeached last year in February, but was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court for violating the one-year bar rule.

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | For the Quiet Love that Never Leaves

There are many kinds of love in this world: loud ones that announce themselves; fleeting ones that come and go; and rare ones that stay, even in silence. A mother’s love belongs to the last kind. It is not always spoken, not always seen, but it is always there, steady, enduring, and deeply woven into who we are.

Read the full literary work on Medium: https://medium.com/.mapuamcm/literary-for-the-quiet-love-that-never-leaves-8914f943c7b1





IN THE RADIUS | Quimberly Zoe Alejado, Abbygay Dumpit