The PIXEL - The Student Publication of CICT

25/09/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | The Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija has announced the suspension of classes at all levels in the entire province tomorrow, September 26, 2025 (Friday), due to the expected impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi), as recommended by the PDRRMO Nueva Ecija.

21/09/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | The City Government of Cabanatuan has announced the suspension of classes at all levels in public and private schools tomorrow, September 22, due to the expected impact of Super Typhoon Nando. Nueva Ecija is currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1.

Earlier, NEUST had announced that classes would end at 1:00 PM in observance of Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day. This has now been overtaken by the citywide suspension.

21/09/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 | Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 96 issued by the Office of the Philippine President, work and classes in all NEUST campuses will be suspended on September 22, 2025 (Monday), starting at 1:00 PM, in observance of the 33rd National Family Week and the celebration of “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga” Day.

Regular operations will resume on September 23, 2025 (Tuesday).

Let us take this opportunity to strengthen family ties and give importance to togetherness as we celebrate the Filipino family.

ADVISORY | Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 96 issued by the Office of the Philippine President, work and classes in all NEUST campuses will be suspended on September 22, 2025 (Monday), starting at 1:00 PM, in observance of the 33rd National Family Week and the celebration of “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga” Day.

Regular operations will resume on September 23, 2025 (Tuesday).

Let us take this opportunity to strengthen family ties and give importance to togetherness as we celebrate the Filipino family.

20/09/2025

Remembering Martial Law: 53 Years Later

Fifty-three years ago, on September 21, 1972, Martial Law was declared in the Philippines—a period often glorified as a “golden age” but, in truth, one of the nation’s darkest chapters. President Ferdinand E. Marcos claimed it was necessary to defend the country and promised a “New Society” under his rule.

What followed, however, was far from a “New Society.” Authoritarian control took hold: dissent was suppressed, independent media silenced, and thousands of students, activists, and ordinary citizens faced arbitrary arrests, detention, torture, and extrajudicial killings. Democratic institutions were dismantled, leaving a legacy of suffering that continues to this day.

As we remember this pivotal event, let us uphold the values of freedom, justice, and accountability. This anniversary serves as a reminder to remain vigilant, combat misinformation, and honor the sacrifices of those who fought for our democracy.

Never Again. Never Forget.

✒️ Denielle Malang

19/09/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CICT Opens Day 1 of Int'l Community Service on Indonesian Language and Culture

To broaden cultural awareness and strengthen international collaboration, the College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT), in collaboration with the Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Asia, officially begins the first day of its 4-day International Community Service Program today, September 19, 2025.

The program, exclusive to 4th year students, introduces participants to the richness of the Indonesian language and culture. Activities are conducted via Zoom on September 19–20 and 26–27, 2025.

13/09/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Block Corruption, Chain the Budget

In the wake of staggering revelations of corruption in our flood-control projects—where billions of pesos meant to protect our communities were instead washed away by greed—the clamor for genuine government transparency has never been louder. Allegations of 25% kickbacks, missing documentation, and substandard or even ghost projects have painted a disturbing picture of how public money can be lost in the shadows of bureaucracy. Once again, Filipinos are left asking: Where did our money go?

Senator Bam Aquino has recently passed the Senate Bill No. 1330 or the Blockchain the Budget Bill that aims to build a transparent record as a digital public asset (DPA).

Blockchain technology, once thought to be limited to cryptocurrencies, has the chance to be a revolutionary tool for accountability. Unlike the traditional system, blockchain records cannot be altered or hidden. Every peso, from its allocation by the Department of Budget and Management down to its use in all units of the government, can be tracked, verified, and audited by the public in real time. It turns secrecy into transparency, and doubt into trust.

At a time when surveys show corruption as the top concern of Filipinos, even surpassing inflation and crime, this proposed measure is more than just legislation. It is a lifeline to restore public trust, safeguard taxpayer money, and put an end to the decades-long cycle of untraceable transactions and impunity.

Critics may argue that such a system is ambitious or complex, but can we afford not to be ambitious when corruption siphons off an estimated ₱700 billion every year—roughly 20 percent of our national budget? The Flood-Control Scandal is just the latest reminder of how vulnerable our current systems are. Technology has already made online banking secure and efficient; why should the same tools not be applied to our public coffers?

More importantly, this bill shifts the power back to where it rightfully belongs: the people. Citizens, civil society groups, and the Commission on Audit will have access to the same immutable ledger of transactions. This democratization of data ensures that transparency will no longer be an abstract promise, it will be a daily reality.

The outrage felt today must be channeled into concrete reforms that will change the way our nation governs tomorrow. Supporting the ‘Blockchain the Budget Bill’ is not simply about adopting new technology; it is about making corruption harder, accountability stronger, and democracy steeper.

Secrecy has long been the fertilizer of corruption. Transparency, powered by blockchain, is the antidote we need. The chains that once bound us to a culture of impunity can now be forged into a chain of trust. The choice is clear: block the cycle of corruption, and make every peso count for the Filipino people.

13/09/2025

What began as a revitalized vision now enters its second year—The Pixel grows stronger and more defined. Carrying forward its mission to inform, inspire, and innovate, the publication continues to share stories, features, and creative works that embody the core of the College of Information and Communication Technology (CICT).

This year’s Editorial Board—composed of writers, photojournalists, artists, and editors—steps forward with steady commitment. Guided by credibility, professionalism, and collaboration, the team remains dedicated to amplifying the voices of CICT while bridging technology and creativity.

From this commitment emerges another year of storytelling and innovation—brought into focus with a resolution worthy of the vision we carry forward.

This year, we continue the vision.
This year, we refine the picture.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀—𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.

08/09/2025

JUST IN | The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) is set to participate in the 2025 Regional Assembly on Information Technology Education (RAITE), competing in various events such as Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Valorant, Medal and Lanyard Layout Design, the Information Technology Specialist Challenge, Quiz Bee, and Hackathon Programming Language.

Organized by the Philippine Society of Information Technology Education (PSITE), the event carries the theme "I.T Beyond Tomorrow: Shaping the Digital Frontier" and will be held at NEUST Sumacab Campus on October 17, 2025.

Meet the Competitors for RAITE 2025!

We're thrilled to introduce the talented individuals and teams who will be competing at RAITE 2025! These passionate participants are ready to showcase their skills, creativity, and dedication in this exciting event.

Stay tuned as we watch them battle it out, pushing boundaries and setting new standards for excellence on October 17, 2025 at NEUST Sumacab Campus, Cabanatuan City.

Let's support them as they take on this amazing challenge! 💪

Check out the full list of competitors below:

Information Technology Specialist (Cloud Computing)
1 Angeles University Foundation
2 Bataan Peninsula State University- Main Campus
3 Bulacan State University
4 Centro Escolar University - Malolos
5 La Consolacion University Philippines
6 La Verdad Christian College
7 Mabalacat City College
8 National University Clark
9 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
10 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc.
11 Pampanga State University
12 Pampanga State University
13 Polytechnic College of Botolan
14 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
15 Systems Plus College Foundation
16 Tarlac State University
17 University of the Assumption
18 University of the Assumption

Lanyard Layout Design
1 Angeles Universtiy Foundation
2 Bataan Peninsula State University
3 Bulacan State University
4 College for Research and Technology
5 College of the Immaculate Conception
6 Comteq Computer and Business College, Inc.
7 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology
8 First City Providential College
9 Gordon College
10 La Consolacion University Philippines
11 La Verdad Christian College
12 Mabalacat City College
13 Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges Inc.
14 National University - Baliwag
15 National University Clark
16 Norzagaray College
17 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
18 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology -Atate
19 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc.
20 Pampanga State University
21 Polytechnic College of Botolan
22 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
23 Systems Plus College Foundation
24 Tarlac State University
25 University of the Assumption
26 Wesleyan University - Philippines

Medal Layout Design
1 Angeles University Foundation
2 Bataan Peninsula State University
3 Bulacan State University
4 College for Research and Technology
5 Comteq Computer and Business Collge, Inc.
6 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technoloy
7 Gordon College
8 La Consolacion University Philippines
9 La Verdad Christian College
10 Mabalacat City College
11 Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges Inc.
12 National University Clark
13 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
14 Pampanga State University
15 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
16 Systems Plus College Foundation
17 Tarlac State University
18 University of the Assumption
19 Wesleyan University-Philippines

Quiz Bee
1 Angeles University Foundation
2 Bataan Peninsula State University
3 Bulacan Agricultural State College
4 Bulacan State University-Main Campus
5 College for Research and Technology
6 COMTEQ Computer and Business College Inc.
7 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology
8 First City Providential College
9 Gordon College
10 La Consolacion University Philippines
11 La Verdad Christian College, Inc.
12 Mabalacat City College
13 Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges Inc.
14 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
15 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc.
16 Pampanga State University
17 Polytechnic College of Botolan
18 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
19 Systems Plus College Foundation
20 Tarlac State University
21 Top Link Global College Inc.
22 University of the Assumption
23 Vision Academy Inc.
24 Welesyan University-Philippines

Micro Short Film
1 Angeles University Foundation
2 Bataan Peninsula State University
3 Bulacan Agricultural State College
4 College for Research and Technology
5 COMTEQ Computer and Business College, Inc.
6 Gordon College
7 La Consolacion University Philippines
8 La Verdad Christian College
9 Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges Inc.
10 Norzagaray College
11 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc.
12 Pampanga State University
13 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
14 Tarlac State University
15 University of the Assumption

Hackathon Programming
1 Angeles University Foundation (1)
2 Angeles University Foundation (2)
3 Bulacan State University (1)
4 Bulacan State University (2)
5 Centro Escolar University - Malolos
6 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology (1)
7 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology (2)
8 Gordon College
9 La Consolacion University Philippines
10 La Verdad Christian College
11 National University Clark
12 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
13 Norzagaray College
14 Pampanga State University (1)
15 Pampanga State University (2)
16 Polytechnic College of Botolan
17 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
18 System Plus College Foundation (1)
19 System Plus College Foundation(2))
20 Tarlac State University
21 University of the Assumption (1)
22 University of the Assumption (2)
23 Wesleyan University - Philippines (1)
24 Wesleyan University - Philippines (2)

Mobile Legend
1 Angeles University Foundation
2 Bulacan Agricultural State College
3 Bulacan State University - Sarmiento Campus
4 COLLEGE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
5 College of the Immaculate Conception
6 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology
7 Gordon College
8 La Consolacion University Philippines
9 Mabalacat City College
10 Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges Inc.
11 Norzagaray College
12 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
13 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology - Atate
14 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology - Atate
15 Nueva Ecija University Science and Technology - Papaya
16 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc.
17 Pampanga State University
18 Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus
19 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
20 Systems Plus College Foundation
21 Top Link Global College, Inc.
22 University of the Assumption
23 University of the Assumption
24 Vision Academy Inc.
25 Wesleyan University-Philippines

Valorant
1 Angeles University Foundation
2 Bulacan State University - Sarmiento Campus
3 Centro Escolar University - Malolos (1)
4 Centro Escolar University - Malolos (2)
5 College for Research and Technology
6 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology
7 Gordon College
8 Mabalacat City College
9 Norzagaray College
10 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
11 Pampanga State University
12 Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus
13 Systems Plus College Foundation
14 Tarlac State University
15 University of the Assumption (1)
16 University of the Assumption (2)
17 Wesleyan University - Philippines

Codechum Programming
1 Angeles University Foundation
2 President Ramon Magsaysay State University
3 Angeles University Foundation
4 University of the Assumption
5 University of the Assumption
6 Bulacan State University - Main
7 Bulacan State University - Main
8 Pampanga State University
9 Pampanga State University
10 Polytechnic College of Botolan
11 Polytechnic College of Botolan
12 Gordon College
13 Bataan Peninsula State University-Main Campus
14 Bataan Peninsula State University
15 La Verdad Christian College
16 Top Link Global College Inc.
17 COMTEQ Computer and Business College, Inc.
18 Tarlac State University
19 Tarlac State University

Asian Pop
1 COMTEQ Computer and Business College, Inc.
2 Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology
3 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
4 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College of Guimba, Inc.
5 Pampanga State University

Mr Ambassador
1 College for Research & Technology of Cabanatuan Inc
2 System Plus College Foundation
3 University of the Assumption
4 Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

Ms Ambassador
1 La Consolacion University Philippines
2 System Plus College Foundation
3 Top Link Global College Inc.
4 University of the Assumption
Who are you rooting for? Drop your predictions and cheer for your favorites in the comments below! 👏🎉

02/09/2025

Mula sa palayan ay sumibol ang tapang, at mula sa kanilang sigaw ay isinilang ang kalayaan.

Sa ika-129 anibersaryo ng Unang Sigaw ng Nueva Ecija, ating pinararangalan ang mga bayaning Novo Ecijano na nagsimula ng rebolusyonaryong pag-aalsa laban sa mga manunupil noong 1896. Ang kanilang nasyonalismo ang nagtanim ng katapangan sa mga Pilipino upang magbuwis ng buhay laban sa pang-aalipin ng mga Espanyol at tuluyang palayain ang bansang nilapastangan ng mga banyaga.

Nawa'y patuloy nating diligan ang itinanim na katapangan ng mga bayani ng Unang Sigaw at magkaisa sa pagtatanggol ng ating karapatan, pagsiwalat ng katotohanan, at paninindigan para sa kapakan ng ating mga kababayan.

Hindi man banyaga ang kalaban natin ngayon kundi kapwa natin Pilipino, Ang sigaw ng kasaysayan ay patuloy na aalingawngaw at gigising sa mga Pilipino upang lumaban at tumindig para sa minamahal nating Pilipinas.

✒️ Tristan Jade Dela Cruz
💻 Prince Jhermain Pelayo

01/09/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 | In observance of the 129th Unang Sigaw ng Nueva Ecija, a special non-working holiday in the province, please be informed that there will be no classes at all levels and no office operations across all NEUST campuses tomorrow, September 2, 2025 (Tuesday).

Regular classes and office operations will resume on September 3, 2025 (Wednesday).

ADVISORY | In observance of the 129th Unang Sigaw ng Nueva Ecija, a special non-working holiday in the province, please be informed that there will be no classes at all levels and no office operations across all NEUST campuses tomorrow, September 2, 2025 (Tuesday).

Regular classes and office operations will resume on September 3, 2025 (Wednesday).

01/09/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗡 | Rich-fed, poor-bred

🎨 AJ Capule
💻 Mhelveen Serrano

01/09/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The 2nd Regular Meeting of the CICT Local Student Government and college student organizations, with OSOAD (Office of Student Organizations, Activities, and Development) Coordinator Dr. Cris Norman Olipas is underway via Zoom today, September 1, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

The meeting discusses important updates and plans, including August accomplishment reports, membership status, September activities, organization merchandise, Facebook posting reminders, UMeet preparation, and other relevant matters.