The Mapúa Education Group has launched its Co-Intelligence artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, an initiative aimed at embedding AI tools and literacy into its academic and administrative operations.
The launch was held at Mapúa University in Makati City, led by university president and CEO Dodjie Maestrecampo together with officials from Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL), Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MCM), and Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC).
Under the Co-Intelligence strategy, the group plans to integrate AI into curriculum design, teaching, and student services.
This includes the use of AI-powered platforms such as “MyPÚA” at Mapúa MCM, which generates practice exams and analyzes test results, and “PathBuilder” at Mapúa MCL, which recommends personalized learning paths.
MMDC has also introduced an AI assistant to provide student support.
Professional development programs on AI for faculty and staff are part of the initiative, alongside a focus on responsible AI use, ethics, and human-centered applications.
Students are expected to engage in projects and work-based learning activities that apply AI technologies in real-world settings.
Alongside the launch, Mapúa University announced the introduction of a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering program under its School of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering in Manila.
The program will cover areas such as machine learning, robotics, natural language processing, and applied AI development, with an emphasis on ethics and social impact.
Arnold Paglinawan, dean of the school, said the program is designed in line with the Philippine Skills Framework for Analytics and AI.
He noted that students will work on applied AI projects addressing challenges in fields such as disaster response, agriculture, healthcare, and local language processing.
The event also included a talk from Rowena Subido, first senior vice president and head of RCBC Human Resources Group, who said that many roles in the Philippine workforce will be reshaped by AI.
She encouraged professionals to reskill and upskill, noting that programs such as Mapúa’s can help prepare graduates for emerging career opportunities in AI-related fields.
