Hack4Gov 2025: MSU-TCTO Wins!!!

Provincial Champion Again!

Congratulations to our outstanding student innovators from Institute of Information and Communications Technology, MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography for once again securing the provincial champion title at Hack4Gov 2025, held today, July 2, 2025, at Capitol Hills, Tubig-Boh, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, with the theme: "Decode, Defend, Dominate: Outsmarting Threats One Flag at a Time."

Meet the Winning Team:

Rhayan S. Lodovice

Al-Raden A. Asaad

Harsamer R. Jumad

Rajima A. Masmud

With a high team score of 976, the group demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity, problem-solving, and teamwork, winning against eight other teams for the second consecutive year. Rhayan S. Lodovice stood out as the top scorer, earning 455 points, a remarkable achievement that significantly contributed to their victory. Congratulations!!

Special recognition to their mentor, Mr. Abdul-Aziz J. Tiblan, for his continued guidance and support. Your back-to-back victory is a true testament to your dedication, passion, and excellence. Keep leading. Keep inspiring!!

Thank you to our ever-supportive Mother Dolphin Chancellor Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali for the constant encouragement and belief in our students' potential.

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