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GMA Network
01-08-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Mapua shares pride in Cardinals' stand in World University Games
Mapua University shared its pride in representing the Philippines in the global stage. The Cardinals finished 14th overall in the World University Games held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany last July 16 to 27. "The Mapúa Cardinals is incredibly proud to have represented the Philippines in the recent FISU World University Games 2025 last July 16-27, 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. With over 8,000 student-athletes from over 100 countries representing various sports, our very own basketball team successfully bagged a win over Chile in a sweet 77-69 victory," the University said in its post. "This participation, which was also recognized by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP), also serves as a strategic move for the team to foster camaraderie as they march into the upcoming NCAA Season 101." In the tournament, the Cardinals ended the group phase winless against Brazil, Czech Republic, and Poland. The NCAA defending champions also fell short against Lebanon, 73-67, in the quarterfinals. In the classification round, however, the Intramuros-based squad defeated Chile, 77-69, before falling to Argentina, 84-71. Brazil won the gold medal in the said event, while the United States and Lithuania completed the podium. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
Mapua unveils electric vehicle prototype for Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2026
Engineering students at Mapua University are taking on a new challenge as they prepare for next year's Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For the first time since the eco-marathon was introduced in Asia in 2010, Mapua's Cardinal One will compete with a battery-electric vehicle after fielding prototypes that run on internal combustion engines. Still under development, the electric vehicle prototype, called Aguila Neo Electric, was presented to the alumni, partners, sponsors, and media at Mapua's Intramuros campus on Saturday night, July 19. For the first time since the Shell Eco-marathon was introduced in Asia in 2010, Mapua University's Cardinal One will compete with a battery-electric vehicle after fielding prototypes that run on internal combustion engines. — Virgil Lopez (@virgillopez) July 22, 2025 Some of its features are a chassis and shell that are 50% lighter than previous models, modern lightweight brake rotors and ultra-low-friction slick tires, the latest lithium-ion cells to ensure high energy density, safety, and power efficiency, a telemetry system to gather performance data during vehicle operation, and 3D-printed components. In the upcoming months, the EV prototype will go through several track tests and enhancements before being shipped to Qatar in time for the competition in 2026. ''After 15 years of competing in internal combustion, Cardinal One has transitioned to full electric propulsion—reflecting our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Aguila Neo Electric represents not only a technological leap but also the dedication and resilience of Filipino student engineers redefining the future of clean mobility,'' Cardinal One said. The event also recognized the legacy of previous Cardinal One teams that competed on the global stage. Shell Eco-marathon serves as a platform for students to showcase their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills to construct energy-efficient vehicles and then compete on the track. Mapua won the technical innovation award twice, in 2013 and 2024, in the internal combustion category. According to Shell, the award ''recognizes the team's ability to integrate advanced technologies into their vehicle design, illustrating their high level of technical proficiency and creative ingenuity.'' Mapua's previous teams were also recognized for their safety practices. —GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Mapua Cardinals among PH reps in World University Games
The Mapua University men's basketball team is among the delegates of the Philippines to the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. The Cardinals will start their campaign on July 19 against Brazil, Czech Republic on the 20th, and Poland on the 21st. The Intramuros-based crew is the reigning NCAA champion in men's basketball. This is the first time since 2021 that the University Summer Games is held after it was cancelled in 2023 due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
NCAA to hold games in Rizal Memorial Coliseum for Season 101
The historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum will be among the venues of games for NCAA Season 101. The Philippine Sports Commission first announced the development on Monday. NCAA Season 101 Management Committee chair Melchor Divina of Mapua University also confirmed the development to GMA News Online, although he said the league has have yet to determine what games will be held there. According to the PSC, the NCAA last played in the said venue in 2005. The sports body also said that weightlifting, gymnastics, and boxing are in the pipeline as demonstration sports for the upcoming season. NCAA Season 101 is scheduled to open in October. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
10-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Mapua University is host of NCAA Season 101
Mapua University will be the host of NCAA Season 101. Season 100 host Lyceum University handed the hosting duties to Mapua during a formal ceremony on July 8, 2025. It will be the first time in 10 years that Mapua will serve as the league host since Season 91. Season 101 will kick off in October 2025. Before Season 101 begins, kick-off activities will take place starting in August, Mapua President Dodjie Maestrocampo told GMA Sports "There are a lot of plans that are in store. There will be changes on how we do our competitions, hoping that the league will be more exciting and more engaging,' he said in an article written by GMA Integrated News' Bea Micaller. SEASON 100 NCAA's historic Season 100 concluded with San Beda University as overall champion in both the juniors and seniors divisions. San Beda swept the men's and women's divisions in taekwondo and swimming, and ruled the men's football event. The university also dominated in chess and table tennis.
