The Compass

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

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

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