PITA Computer Studies Society

🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗻! 🥳

As the primary bridge for our newest members, Christine, you play a vital role in welcoming our freshmen into the fold of the Computer Studies Society. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and your dedication to helping our first-year students navigate their new journey is truly commendable. You ensure that our newest CSS members feel seen, heard, and excited to be part of our community from day one!

We deeply appreciate your initiative in fostering early engagement and your constant support in making sure the 1st-year batch is always active and involved in our programs. You bring a fresh perspective and a wonderful spirit to our team, and we are so proud to have you representing your batch with such passion.

May your birthday be filled with all the joy, laughter, and treats you deserve! We hope your day is completely free from tasks and full of celebrations—wishing you the happiest birthday, Christine! 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 1𝒔𝒕 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒑, 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒏! 🎂
-𝘾𝙎𝙎 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 🖥️

🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘇 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗮! 🥳

As the steady hand guiding the CSS, Beatriz, you bring passion, strategy, and heart to everything we do. From streamlining our projects to fostering an environment where every member can thrive, your leadership is the backbone of our organization. You turn challenges into opportunities and ensure that the Computer Studies Society remains a community of innovation, growth, and genuine camaraderie.

We are incredibly grateful for your tireless commitment, your sharp focus, and the way you always empower us to give our best. You don't just lead; you inspire us to reach higher and stay connected as a true tech family. Thank you for all the late nights, the brilliant ideas, and the unwavering dedication you pour into the CSS!

May your birthday be as exceptional as the impact you have on all of us. Wishing you a well-deserved day of relaxation, celebration, and zero stress—no debugging allowed today! 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒛 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒛𝒂! 🎂
-𝘾𝙎𝙎 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 🖥️

📸 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏: 𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩 2: 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 💻✨
⚠️ 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: from Gen Z PR Team

The PITA Start App 2 was straight gas as our student devs absolutely ate and left no crumbs, leveling up from zero to hero with that main character energy and big brain tech solutions. 🚀🔥💅✨👑💸💯🏆💻🗣️🐐🧤
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Millenial Translation:

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩 2: 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨
Innovation was in full swing at the PITA AVR for the second installment of Start App 2!

This event brought together our student developers to turn their ideas into effective solutions through high-energy pitching and problem-solving. From mastering problem framing to navigating the startup ecosystem, our participants truly leveled up their game.

Check out the highlights of the hustle, the technical grit, and the breakthrough moments as these teams journeyed from Zero to Hero.

✨ Event Highlights:
Startup Insights - Learning from industry experts about scaling ideas post-hackathon.

Tech Deep-Dives - Exploring the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and user-centered design.

The Pitch - Students showcasing their creativity and technical ex*****on before a panel of judges.

Huge congratulations to all our winners and participants for showcasing what the next generation of I.T. professionals can achieve!

📷 IT Week Official Photographer: Mr. Gabriel Polero - BSIT 1st Year - D
Partner Organization: DEVCON LEGAZPI
Event Sponsor: Bleedline

📸 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏: 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐒 💻✨
⚠️ 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: from Gen Z PR Team

This is literally giving main character energy and total final boss vibes. 💅🔥🚀💻🤖✨📈🎓🗣️💯🙏😤🙌🦅🔥🖥️🦾🧐💥👑🔥🤯🔥🙌
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Millenial Translation:

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐬 2026 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Innovation met excellence at the PITA AVR! 🚀

Relive the highlights from Project Nexus 2026, where our top-performing Fourth-Year BSIT students took the stage to defend their high-impact research. From sophisticated management systems to AI-driven platforms and community rescue portals, the day was a powerful display of technical mastery and problem-solving.

Witness the intensity of the defenses, the insights from our panel of experts, and the sheer creativity of the projects that are shaping the future of technology in our community.

✨ Highlights from the Floor:
The Pitch: Students presenting months of hard work and complex coding.

The Defense: Real-time evaluation and professional feedback from our distinguished panel.

The Inspiration: Underclassmen getting a first-hand look at what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the BSIT program.

Congratulations to all our researchers for successfully showcasing your capstone projects! You’ve proven that the future of tech is in very capable hands. 💻✨

📷 IT Week Official Photographer: Mr. Gabriel Polero - BSIT 1st Year - D
Partner Organization: DEVCON LEGAZPI
Event Sponsor: Bleedline

🏆 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄: 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐒 2026 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🚀

The results are in! After a day of rigorous defenses and high-level technical demonstrations, we are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Fourth-Year BSIT researchers at Project Nexus 2026: The Capstone Colloquium of Excellence.

These projects stood out for their technical complexity, community impact, and innovative approach to solving real-world challenges.

🌟 Major Awards:
Most Promising Study, Most Innovative System, & Best Presentation

Project: "Water Pipe Monitoring, Reporting, and Billing Application with Geographic Mapping in Barangay San Jose Malilipot, Albay"

Proponents: Alaisa S. Biñas, Robert Carl M. Belen, and Justin Landrei B. Briones

Best Research Expo

Project: "The Albay Rescue Alliance Mobile Application Portal with SMS Notification"

Proponents: John Erick B. Millare and Janine Duyan

🎓 Beyond the Classroom:
Congratulations to all the awardees and participants! Your hard work, late-night coding sessions, and dedication to research have truly paid off. You have not only met the academic requirements but have contributed valuable solutions that benefit our local communities.

This success is a testament to the thriving culture of innovation here at the Polytechnic Institute of Tabaco. Keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible!

📷 IT Week Official Photographer: Mr. Gabriel Polero - BSIT 1st Year - D
Partner Organization: DEVCON LEGAZPI
Event Sponsor: Bleedline

📸 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏: 𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 1 💻✨
⚠️ 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐠: from Gen Z PR TEAM

Beyond Code was literally a movie. 🎬 We stopped staring at terminal screens and actually saw the vision. From UX aesthetics to Networking lore, the vibes were simply immaculate. 💅

The Tea: ☕️

Speakers really ate that up. No cap. 🗣️🔥

Future tech leaders were cooking in the Q&A. 👨‍🍳

Hard launch of the best week ever. 🚀
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Millenial Translation:

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 – 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈.𝐓. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡
Relive the moments that kicked off PITA IT Week 2026! 🚀

From insightful talks on UX Design and Multimedia to deep dives into the world of Networking, Beyond Code was all about expanding our horizons. We moved past the syntax to see the bigger picture of where an I.T. degree can truly take us.

Take a look at the highlights from day one at the PITA AVR—the energy, the learning, and the community that makes our department thrive.

✨ Highlights:
Expert insights from our guest speakers.

Engaging Q&A sessions with future tech leaders.

The official launch of our week-long celebration of innovation.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped set the tone for an incredible week! This is just the beginning. 💻✨

📷 IT Week Official Photographer: Mr. Gabriel Polero - BSIT 1st Year - D
Partner Organization: DEVCON LEGAZPI
Event Sponsor: Bleedline

🏆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐍: 𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐏𝐏 2 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒! 🚀

After an afternoon of intense pitching, innovative problem-solving, and tech mastery, we are thrilled to announce the winners of PITA START APP 2: Zero to Hero! 🌟 Out of all the incredible talent that took the stage at the PITA AVR, these teams stood out for their creativity and technical ex*****on.

Congratulations to our winners for leveling up their skills and showcasing the future of innovation!

THE WINNING LINEUP:

🏆 CHAMPION: QueuePals

Proponents: Mychaiel Aurellano (2nd Year A), Anthony Batalla (2nd Year A), and Khurt Lunas (2nd Year C)

🥇 1ST RUNNER-UP: ChickBytes

Proponents: Ashley B. Borlasa (1st Year A), Jhon Lee C. Binlayo (1st Year A), and James A. Coper (1st Year A)

🥈 2ND RUNNER-UP: Semicolon

Proponents: Angel Mae B. Balderama (1st Year B), David C. Gregorio (1st Year B), and John Cris B. Belchez (1st Year B)

🥉 3RD RUNNER-UP: 3iO

Proponents: John Kent C. Blancaflor (2nd Year D), Bryan Ken Boringot (2nd Year D), and Owen R. Borromeo (2nd Year D)

🤝 A HUGE THANK YOU:
A special shoutout to our partners at DEVCON LEGAZPI and our panel of expert speakers and judges for guiding our students on this journey. This event wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of the PITA Computer Studies Society and the support of the entire PITA community.

The journey doesn't end here—keep building, keep innovating, and continue your path Beyond Code! 💻🔥

𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙮: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙄𝙏𝘼 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝘼𝙥𝙥 2 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙. 🚀📊

The event begins with insightful talks featuring firsthand experiences shared by the esteemed panel of judges:

- Mr. Kadmiel Baiño, focusing on Problem Framing
- Professor Suzanne Causapin, addressing Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
- Ms. Janine Quintal, discussing the trajectory of startups post-hackathon

The event continues with the presentation of innovative startup pitch decks by PITA BSIT students.
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🚨 THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER: TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚀

Are you ready to turn your ideas into effective solutions? We are officially ONE DAY AWAY from PITA Start App 2: Zero to Hero!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from our powerhouse lineup of speakers and judges. Whether you're interested in the startup ecosystem, AI-driven security, or user-centered design, tomorrow's sessions at the PITA AVR are designed to help you level up.

🎙️ Our Featured Experts:

Janine Quintal – Scaling your ideas after the hackathon.
Prof. Suzanne Samuela-Causapin – Navigating AI and Cybersecurity.
Kadmiel Ross Baiño – Master the art of Problem Framing.

🗓️ Final Reminders:

When: Tomorrow, May 8, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (12:30 registration)
Where: PITA AVR

Gear up, sharpen those minds, and let's see who will rise from Zero to Hero! See you all there! 💻🔥