May 5, 2025 — Mapúa MCL formalized a strategic partnership with Makarius Smart Learning through a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing, underscoring a shared commitment to responsible AI adoption in higher education and alignment with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
IN PHOTOS: Leaders from both institutions gathered to mark the milestone for Mapúa MCL’s AI initiative in teaching and learning.
Signatories and representatives
Mapúa MCL:
Engr. Anthony Hilmer S. Medrano, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer;
Atty. Maria Eloisa R. Gan, Senior Vice President for Admin & Legal;
Engr. Maribel G. Songsong, Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Engr. Rolando V. Bitor, Assistant Vice President, Institute for Global Sustainability & AI Integration Office;
Prof. James Ronald O. Mesina, Assistant Vice President for External Relations & Global Linkages;
Ms. Pearl Stephanie Ulep, Director for Strategic Partnerships & Global Engagement.
Makarius Smart Learning:
Mr. John Andrew Mañacop, Chief Executive Officer;
Ms. Jastine Marasigan, Chief Human Resources Officer.
What the partnership enables
The MOA sets the stage for collaborative programs that advance AI-enhanced teaching, learning, and student support. Both institutions will work to integrate AI technologies that improve learning outcomes, streamline academic processes, and expand access to high-quality, future-ready education—with careful attention to ethics, safety, and faculty enablement.
Makarius Smart Learning will bring its solutions ecosystem to the collaboration, including:
- PathBuilder — a platform for structured learning pathways, outcomes tracking, and skills alignment.
- FutureClassroom — modern classroom enablement and digital learning experiences that support flexible, tech-forward instruction.
Aligned with the SDGs
The partnership directly supports:
- SDG 4: Enhancing quality and equity in education through AI-supported pedagogy and assessment.
- SDG 9: Advancing innovation infrastructure on campus and in classrooms.
- SDG 17: Building a scalable collaboration model for academia–industry partnerships.
Looking ahead
With the MOA in place, Mapúa MCL and Makarius Smart Learning will begin a phased rollout that prioritizes faculty training, responsible AI use policies, and pilot implementations tied to measurable improvements in student learning and graduate employability.
For partnership and pilot inquiries, visit msmartlearning.com or connect with our team via the site’s contact page.
