Updates on Mapua's MRR Policy

I just want to thank the anonymous reader who commented that the post of Nendogamer was already taken down. It seems that the Admin Office of Mapua has taken notice of this issue, thus having the afflicted Mapuan remove the post before the big media corporations swoon over it. It only showed that the post was indeed effective. I just hope it will bring him blessings.

On the other note, there have been changes in the MRR Policy posted in the Mapua website.

In keeping with the standards of excellence that is Mapúa, the Institute is implementing a Maximum Residency Requirement (MRR) policy. The MRR is based on the premise that the knowledge and skills learned by its graduates are current, applicable, useful and beneficial to the industry where he/she is engaged in, and to the society, in general.

The Maximum Residency Requirement (MRR) is not new and is common to all schools.

With the fast-paced world we live in, concepts, theories and instruments change easily and the graduates who bear the Institute's name should be able to possess the necessary tools to better his environment. The curriculum should always be relevant. A graduate who is not properly equipped may prove to be a disservice to the industry/society he works with.

These words weren't present when I read the policy yesterday. It seems to avoid any future mishap that may lead to something similar to the incident blogged by Nendogamer. Aside from these addendum, nothing else has been changed.

You may access Nendogamer's original post here.

Mapua's MRR Policy

I stumbled upon a blog that indicated that our college, my alma mater Mapua Institute of Technology has declined his petition to finish his course using the curriculum he was under when he was still in school. He, a BS Computer Science student from the Makati campus [from which I was also in but from different department], had planned to return to school after stopping for some years due to financial constraints and family matters. He stated in his blog that he only have one subject and the OJT required to finish his schooling. But Apparently, the Makati Registrar didn't allow him, even told him that the curriculum that he had was already dissolved. The worst, he was told to repeat all the subjects that he previously finished again, from the scratch!

Of course who wouldn't be furious and frustrated with this set-up? I myself had various arguments with the campus Registrar due to negligence on their part in handling some of our business and accounting-related subjects back then. But this incident is so ridiculous! Without any notice to its students, current or on hiatus, the campus just then set such regulations!

Here's a juice of Mapua's so-called Maximum Residency Requirement [or simply MRR] Policy:

1. The resolutions on MRR will be implemented on the following students:
   1. For four-year programs, Batch 2007 and onwards
   2. For three-year programs, Batch 2008 and onwards
   3. Batch 1989 and prior
2. For all Batch 2000 to Batch 2006 students, and for Batch 2007 students of three-year programs, they will be allowed to finish their studies using their original curriculum if their remaining number of units is 15 units and below. Otherwise, for those students with more than 15 units remaining, the most appropriate curriculum, with crediting of courses, will be adopted.
3. For Batches 1990 to 1999 students, they will be allowed to finish their studies on a case-to-case basis and subject to the conditions required by the Institute.

Effective this Fourth Quarter of Academic Year 2011 – 2012."

credits to Mapua website

If I'm reading and understanding correctly, those who belong to Batches 2000 to 2006 with less than 15 units left will be allowed to still follow the curriculum they had during their stay. But why is it that this certain Mapuan was declined of such rights when the policy itself dictated the rule?

Is This Still True? I hope so...

Good thing that something like this never happened during my stay in Mapua but I pity those who are still wanting to continue and finish their courses in our alma mater. I know some people from higher year levels that stopped their schooling for various reasons. I hope that Mapua understand that being in a 4-term school, money is very much essential for the continuance of their study. And with this policy effective this coming term, it seems that they're making the students their own cash cows. It is proper to say now that education really becomes an investment of the child, due to high tuition fees that should be paid every enrollment, by which in our case was always in 3 months time.

I just hope that this issue will be solved without making a big news from it. Let just hope for the best for that Mapuan and of the school also.


You may read the blog post here.

TMR Book Launch Epic Rap-off Parody

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So another certified rusher has made an epic video. This time it's a parody of the 'Book Launch Epic Rap-off'! Iba talaga ang nagagawa ng mga rushers, dahil sa The Morning Rush hahaha. Way to go, co-rusher!

Orange Dance Studio's S.W.A.G. Teaser

Don't have something to do this summer? Then check out Orange Dance Studio's teaser for its 2012 Summer Funshop!

For questions, you may visit the Official FB Page of Orange Dance Studio here or check them out on Twitter.

Moron 5 and The Crying Lady

Trailer pa lang nakakaloka na, ano pa kaya yung mismong pelikula? :)) 'Moron 5 and The Crying Lady', the latest movie offer from VIVA Films will surely crack us down from unending laughs. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas who is famous for giving us great family-friendly and comedy-stricken movies, this movie will definitely become a big hit! This is starred by Luis Manzano, Billy Crawford, Marvin Agustin, DJ Durano, Martin Escudero, and John Lapus; showing on Aril 7, 2012, Black Saturday. Nood na!

The Effects of Lack of Sleep

People nowadays tend to throw away their old lifestyle of sleeping and waking up early and in time for everything. It has already been a trend to stay up late, finish what you got to do, cram for it, then take an hour of rest or two. One would be very lucky if he got 3 or more hours of sleep.


A fitness and wellness site had just enumerated the Top 10 Hazards from Lack of Sleep. Here are they:

Higher Blood Pressure

Higher Risk of Heart Attack

Increased Levels of Stress Hormones

Lower Resistance to Illness

Poor Concentration

Low Problem-Solving skills

Memory Lapses

Unpleasant Mood and Depressions

Age Faster Physically due to Disrupted Metabolism

Weight Gain

Apparently, during my college years I always lacked sleep due to the nature of my major [Accounting], given the fact that I had afternoon to evening classes and endless paper works and piles were given to us. So sometimes I experienced symptoms related to the hazards: chest pains, dizziness, weight loss [in my part]. I even had more mood swings when I'm sleepless that's why when my classmates knew it they don't make me angry or what.

I agree that sleep is really vital to maintain our good health. It's the only time that our body do most of the important jobs it requires. So lacking sleep means we're slowing down our body system, thous making ourselves sickly and unable to do work properly. Lack of sleep cause Slow Body Metabolism.

I made sure that I still, at least, get to have 6 hours every night. Lucky for me if I get to sleep for more than 6 hours. I am a heavy sleeper; I'm a self-confessed sleepyhead. That's why even thou sometimes I still feel like 6 hours of sleep won't do just yet, I still get up and wake. During vacations I sleep like a baby; 12 hours is still too short for me. My longest was 16 hours!

But of course, too much sleep will be bad too. Just think of how many meals will be skipped to accomodate your good sleep.

So do check your sleeping habits especially if you're lacking it. If you tend to oversleep better start forgetting to hit that snooze button of your alarm and get up on time. If you lack sleep, don't abandon your bedroom. It's for your leisure and relaxation. Don't just say it. Practice it!



Credits to this site for the 10 Hazards of Sleep.

Eugene Domingo: People's Choice for Best Actress

I just want to share these videos. I've been reading a lot about our very own Eugene Domingo bringing home an award from the recently-concluded 6th Asian Film Awards and how she conquered the stage with HK Sensation Andy Lau but I never got the chance to watch any related videos until now.

I salute you Ms. Eugene! And yes, I agree to you that you're very famous. But now, you're more than just very famous. You're Asia's Choice for Best Actress! Congratulations for that. You really are one of the country's pride. I hope you'll be more successful, and yes, I am also praying for Eugene-Andy movie tandem. It'll be hilariously fun and uber cool!