The Code-Hearted Foxes from the College of Computing Studies (CCS) at Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) secured the overall first runner-up title at the Regional Assembly on Information Technology (RAITE) 2025, held at the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology on October 17, 2025.

Pampanga State University was recognized as one of the first runners-up, alongside Systems Plus College Foundation and the University of the Assumption. Angeles University Foundation was hailed as the overall champion, while Wesleyan University of the Philippines earned the second runner-up spot.

Below is the complete list of awards received by the CCS:

• Champion, Medal Layout and Design - Angela Samantha Manarang
  Coaches - Robin Arcilla, Wilfredo Jr. Quiroz, and Russel Hipolito
• Champion, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Tournament - Eiven Marthie A. Celso, Criastian N. Alviz, Alexander Braveheart M. Ricardo, Hyrum P. Gaspan, Adrian Jarell Galvez (Most Valuable Player), and Carly M. Garcia
  Coaches - Jordan Salenga, Andrei Viscayno, and Michael Angelo Dungo
  
  
• Second Runner-Up, Programming Challenge
  ○ Team 1 - Anthony D. Dayrit and Ken S. Manalo
  ○ Team 2 - Mark Rey Niño R. Pascual and Chyrus Miguel D. Macalla
  Coaches - Ronnel Delos Santos, Christian Mallari, Marcell Ventura and Ronel Castro
  
  
• Best Visual Effects Special Award, Micro Short Film - Karl Del Rosario, Rhafael Lawrence Cubacub, Jaycent Marth Torres, Racelyn Quiambao, Earl James Lugue, Karl Japhet Nolasco, and John Patrick Lozano
  Coaches - Marvin Luquiaz, Ernest Joshua Diaz, Lionel De Lazo, Mark Kevin Cortez
• ITS Passer, Information Technology Specialist in Cloud Computing Certification - Ellaine Margaux Cuevas and Angela Danganan
  Coaches - Joel Quiambao, Aileen De Leon, Carolyn Jimenez, and Ligaya Bonifacio
  
  
• Top 5, Lanyard Making Competition - Hannah Karylle A. Quinto
  Coaches - Eden Garcia and Aedrian Guiriba

With the theme “I.T. Beyond Tomorrow: Shaping the Digital Frontier,” the event was organized by the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE). It brought together higher education institutions from across Central Luzon to showcase skills, foster discussions, and highlight innovations in information technology education.

Congratulations!

Photo credits: Compress

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