The ALPHA General Assembly successfully gathered officers and members for an organized afternoon program that strengthened the organization’s structure, presented accomplishments, and aligned everyone with upcoming activities.

The ALPHA General Assembly was held in the afternoon, beginning with ingress and setup at 12:00 PM and concluding with egress and clean-up at 3:00 PM. All officers were tasked to prepare the venue, ensuring that materials, registration area, and technical equipment were ready before participants arrived.image.

From 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM, participants went through registration facilitated by the Registration Committee, allowing officers to verify attendance and formally record members present. At 1:15 PM, the program formally opened with a prayer, the national anthem, and the STI Hymn led by the emcee, setting a solemn and respectful tone for the assembly.

At 1:25 PM, Mr. Richard Santos delivered the opening remarks, welcoming the attendees and emphasizing the importance of the assembly for ALPHA’s plans and initiatives. This was followed by the emcee’s introduction of ALPHA advisers and officers from 1:30 PM to 1:50 PM, which helped members recognize the organization’s leadership and support system.

Mr. Elwyn Ynion then presided over the oath‑taking of ALPHA officers from 1:50 PM to 2:00 PM, formally inducting them into their roles and underscoring their responsibilities to the organization. Afterward, from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM, there was a presentation of past ALPHA projects, events, and activities, showcasing previous achievements and reinforcing the organization’s culture of active involvement.

An ice breaker followed from 2:15 PM to 2:20 PM, providing a short but engaging activity to energize participants and foster camaraderie among members. From 2:20 PM to 2:35 PM, the group proceeded with the presentation of upcoming ALPHA projects, events, and activities, leading into closing remarks and final reminders before officers and members jointly handled egress and clean‑up from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, ensuring the venue was left orderly and reflecting shared responsibility within the organization.

Sync & Learn: Catch Up, Level Up an online learning session organized by ALPHA to give ICT students an accessible space to review concepts, learn new skills, and reconnect with peers mid‑semester. It was held via Microsoft Teams on October 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the event was open to all interested participants specially ICT students, reinforcing ALPHA’s commitment to inclusive and continuous learning.

The primary goal of Sync & Learn was to help students “catch up, learn up, and level up” by providing a focused tech talk that could supplement classroom learning and support those who may have fallen behind in certain topics. ALPHA promoted the event through its social media platforms and the official events page, emphasizing that everyone was welcome and encouraging the use of hashtags such as #SyncAndLearn, #ALPHALearns, and #TechTalks to extend its reach within the Facebook community.

The two‑hour session followed a simple but structured flow that included an introduction from the organizers, the main learning segment, and an open forum. Participants joined via MS Teams, where the speaker discussed key technical concepts and demonstrated practical applications, while attendees interacted through the chat and Q&A portions to clarify questions and share insights. The online format allowed students to join from home or campus, resulting in a diverse mix of participants from different year levels

Sync & Learn highlighted core ICT topics tailored to the needs of STI ICT students, presenting them in an accessible, step‑by‑step manner. The speaker used slides, live demonstrations, and real‑world examples to explain concepts, and participants were encouraged to actively engage by answering questions, reacting, and participating in short activities during the session.

By the end of the event, participants gained an improved understanding of the featured topics and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed, student‑friendly environment. For ALPHA, Sync & Learn: Catch Up, Level Up! strengthened its identity as a learning‑oriented organization, showcased its capacity to host remote tech talks.

ICT Tech Fest 2025, held on November 17–18, 2025 at STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta, was a two-day celebration of innovation, learning, and student excellence for both Senior High School and Tertiary ICT students. With the theme “Celebrating Tech Talent, Championing Learning and Innovation,” the event featured competitions, symposiums, and exhibitions designed to showcase students’ skills in programming, research, development, and digital creativity. Students from ICT department and Senior High School participated and took part in the event. The goal of the Tech Fest was to give students a chance to learn, present their work and enjoy the different activities prepared by the organization.

On November 17 the program flow started with TECH FEST COMMEMORATION, which happened in Campus Plaza. After that, the event continued, with specific events scheduled. The Research Congress handled by DONAT happened in the VIP Lounge Gymnasium; it was facilitated by ALPHA Officers and ACES.

The Python Programming handled by ALPHA happened in Building C. The Python Programming competition began at exactly 11:00 AM. This competition involved the participants solving Python problems with various difficulties within an allocated time limit. Originally, two teams were set to participate; however, one team withdrew, resulting in a 1 vs 1 match between the remaining two participants. An additional participant later joined, totaling the participants to three individual competitors. The participants showcased their Python problem-solving skills throughout the session. The competition concluded at 1:30 pm when the last participant finished the given problems.

The ICT Quiz Bee is handled by ALPHA on November 18, it happened in Building B facilitated by Ms. Dianne Kelsey Gongora. All of the participants are from IT department total of 12 contestants. The questions prepared are tricky making the participants sometimes confused but engaging. The event started at 10:00 A.M and was concluded 1:30 P.M. Precious Villagracia from BSIT 304 is the one who won the ICT Quiz Bee.

The Mobile Legends Elimination that is handled by ALPHA started at around 9:00 am and the assembly of teams officially started at around 10:00 am. A total of 16 teams signed up for this event, but only 14 teams competed during the event due to the participants’ schedule of conflicts. There has been conflict regarding the room assignment during this event. It became a slight hassle for the players to go back and forth at the plaza and building c due to the assigned room unexpected conflicts such as the room having no air conditioning, and students occupying the room for their scheduled class. The Contest Proper started at exactly 11:50 am at C413 and C407; there was a slight miscommunication between some participants and facilitators during the match which then led to a few restarts of the game but overall, it went well and was sorted out properly. Other than the conflict on the room assignments, this overall part of the event went smoothly. The livestream and shout casters at the plaza were well coordinated, and many students were able to watch properly and add hype to this event. The Mobile Legends Elimination event officially concluded at around 4:50 p.m. The Finals event had delays, but it progressed properly. While waiting for the participants, a few matches occurred to keep the audience entertained. A 1v1 and a 5v5 match was done while waiting for the participants, and it was a good addition since it added hype to the event. The Finals match between Dexon Dream Team and RSG Cubao officially started at around 1:30 pm. The event went smoothly and was hyped due to the intense fight that sparked the audience’s attention, both in Facebook livestream and in the school gym, where the event was also being livestreamed and shout casted in real time. The battle was a close 2-3 match score with Dexon Dream Team officially winning the Finals.

The 4th Year Capstone Symposium happened in Campus Plaza. As early as 7:00 A.M, a few participants had already arrived to set up their devices in the plaza. From 8:00 A.M to 10:00 A.M participants started to prepare for the Symposium.Several groups presented their projects, showcasing different technological prototypes and concepts. One project involved a dryer and steamer machine, which demonstrated practical engineering and problem-solving skills. The event was successful because many students attended and some of the teachers were happy, curious, and asked about the things the participants did. It was exhausting throughout the night, but it was worth it. By exactly 4:00 P.M, the participants had already cleaned up the materials from the symposium.

On November 18, Application Development Productivity Programming competition was successfully held, showcasing the creativity, technical skills, and innovation of student developers. The event featured two competing teams, each presenting a unique application designed to improve productivity in academic settings. The first team introduced a timer-based application called Pomodoro, inspired by the Pomodoro technique. This application was designed to help students improve focus and manage study time effectively by setting structured work and break intervals. The team demonstrated how the app could enhance concentration, reduce burnout, and promote better time discipline during academic tasks. The second team presented a productivity application focused on note-taking and time management. Their system allowed users to organize notes while also setting task deadlines. An alarm feature alerted users whenever a deadline or scheduled task was approaching, helping students stay organized and avoid missed submissions. The presentation highlighted the app’s usefulness in managing multiple academic responsibilities. Both teams delivered impressive presentations and demonstrated strong technical and creative abilities. After careful evaluation based on functionality, innovation, and relevance to academic productivity, the judges announced the results. The team that developed the Pomodoro application was declared the Champion of the competition. Meanwhile, the team behind the note-taking and time management application proudly earned the title of First Runner-Up. The event concluded with a strong sense of achievement and inspiration among the participants. The Productivity Programming competition not only showcased talent but also encouraged students to create practical digital solutions for real-world academic challenges.

The 2nd Year Symposium facilitated by ALPHA in collaboration with the ICT department and ACES. Was successfully held on November 18, 2025, as part of the ICT TECH FEST 2025 celebration. The event aimed to showcase the skills, creativity, and technical knowledge of second-year students. Ched happened to be there, and they saw what was happening. It not only celebrated the technical skills of second-year students but also reinforced the institution’s commitment to nurturing innovation and excellence in ICT department.

After the competitions, an overall awarding ceremony was held to recognize outstanding participants from all events conducted throughout Tech Fest 2025. Winners from MLBB, Quiz Bee, Digital Arts, Application Development Productivity, Python Programming, and other competitions were officially announced. The ceremony served as a moment of celebration for the participants’ hard work, dedication, and excellence. It also reinforced the spirit of achievement and unity within the ICT community.

The participation of STI Orticas-Cainta students in the UMAK IT Skills Olympics (ITSO) provided a meaningful competitive and learning experience, even though the original programme of activities was not fully followed and the team did not secure any awards. Despite schedule changes and the cancellation of the e‑sports events, the delegates gained valuable exposure to a large‑scale interschool IT competition.

The representative participants arrived very early at the University of Makati, anticipating the 6:00–8:00 AM registration and the scheduled parade and ceremonies. However, due to adjustments by the host institution, the actual start of the event was moved, and the program formally began around 8:00-9:00 AM with the opening activities and announcements of events.

According to the official programme, multiple contests such as IT Quiz Bee, Android Apps, Cybersecurity, Web Design, and other IT disciplines were set to run from mid‑morning to the afternoon, alongside an E‑Sports: ML & COD tournament. On the day itself, the e‑sports segment (Mobile Legends and Call of Duty) was cancelled due to technical issues, which prevented STI’s e‑sports participants from competing as planned. The STI e‑sports participants (for Mobile Legends and Call of Duty) went back after confirming that the e‑sports event was cancelled since they no longer had any matches to compete in

The event exposed the STI students to the standards and atmosphere of a university‑level IT skills olympics, including how large‑scale competitions are organized, judged, and executed. The early call time, schedule changes, and technical setbacks also taught the participants adaptability and professionalism, reinforcing the importance of preparation, patience, and sportsmanship in both academic and co‑curricular engagements.