Proving their prowess in the field of information technology, the Code-Hearted Foxes of the College of Computing Studies (CCS) at Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) bagged multiple medals and was recognized as the overall champion of the International Research Conference on Information Technology Education (IRCITE) 2026 held at Bulacan State University, Malolos City, Bulacan on March 19, 2026.

Organized by the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) Central Luzon, the conference carried the theme: “Ideation, Utilization, and Adoption: Strengthening the Research-to-Practice Cycle in IT Education.”

Various institutions across Central Luzon region participated to showcase research, creativity, and innovative ideas in IT education.

The following awards are garnered by the Pampanga State U delegates:

• 1st Place, Microsoft Office Specialist - Angela G. Danganan 
  • Coach - Aileen P. de Leon
• 1st Place, Action Figure Toy Category - Mclaren Quiambao and Trizia David
  • Coach - Joel Quiambao
• 2nd Place, T-Shirt Design Competition - Angela Samantha V. Manarang 
  • Coaches - Robin Arcilla and Christian Mallari
• 1st Runner Up, AI Image Content Creation: Sidrick Benjie G. Piquero, Darlene Joy A. De Leon, and Gerald Ceasar Maraña 
  • Coach - Reden Paul Rivera
• 2nd Runner Up, Action Figure Toy - Rhafael Lawrence P. Cubacub and Jyg Irish T. Paras 
  • Coach - Joel Quiambao
• 2nd Runner Up, AI Video Content Creation - Melo Gene F. Lejarde, Louie C. Lugue, Shairra Mae P. Sunga, and Karl Louise P. Baustista
  • Coaches - Marcell Ventura and Ronnel Delos Santos
• Top 5, Short Animation Creation - Catherine Tuesday Z. Rivera, Ashley Hannah C. Balingit, and Kid Clifford C. Salac
  • Coaches - Jordan Salenga, Eden Garcia, and Hilene Hernandez)
• 1st Place, CODM Battle Royale - Sam B. Garcia (MVP), Jhon Robert M. Garcia, Michael S. Beldad, Cristian T. Datoon, and Zayromarc B. Calo
  • Coaches - Philip Doctor, Angelica Dagal, and John Mark Policarpio
• 1st Runner-up, CODM Multiplayer - Dwayne Lowell D. Gopez, Alrich L. Valencia, John Wayne C. Rocreo, Gian Rafael D. Sunga, Keane Jed U. San Juan, and Clyde Gabriel M. Alarma
  • Coaches - Philip Doctor, Angelica Dagal, and John Mark Policarpio)

Congratulations!

Photo credits: College of Computing Studies

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