UdD-SITE Soars to the Nationals at HackForGov 5!

Universidad de Dagupan’s School of Information Technology Education (SITE) once again made its mark at HackForGov 5, held on August 19, 2026, in Bantay, Ilocos Sur.

Among 10 teams from across Region 1, CyberOwls Beta secured 1st Runner-Up with 820 points, while CyberOwls Alpha finished fifth.

𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒 🇵🇭

Congratulations to Cyrah Manongdo, the highest individual scorer in Region 1 and this year’s Excellence Awardee, for earning the wildcard slot to the National Round—marking the third consecutive time UdD has claimed a HackForGov wildcard spot!

We also proudly recognize the members of CyberOwls Alpha:

Marianne Charesse Cali, Zernan Vash Arive, and Lizmer Aleda Santillan.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑-𝐔𝐏 🥈

Congratulations to CyberOwls Beta:

Ana Victoria Alentajan, Clarissa Angel Gutlay, Lance Joseph De Vera, and Alyana Soriano.

Both teams proudly represented UdD and demonstrated excellence in web exploitation, cryptography, digital forensics, network analysis, and OSINT.

Special recognition to their dedicated coach, Mr. Marc France P. Cabiles, for guiding and preparing our CyberOwls throughout the competition.

Two teams. One regional podium finish. One ticket to the Nationals.

Congratulations, CyberOwls!

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