Iligan City, Philippines | October 19, 2026 – Demonstrating excellence in cybersecurity, innovation, and problem-solving, students from Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) once again showcased their competitive edge by emerging as the Overall Champion during the Cyber Skills Challenge Iligan 2026.
Held on October 17, 2026, at the Digital Creatives Hub in Pala-o, Iligan City, the Cyber Skills Challenge Iligan 2026 formed part of the nationwide celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026. The event brought together talented college students from various higher education institutions across Iligan City to compete in cybersecurity knowledge and technical skill-based challenges.
Participating institutions included two teams each from Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC), Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), and St. Michael’s College (SMC), along with one team from St. Peter’s College (SPC).
The competition featured two major categories: the Capture the Flag (CTF) competition and the Cybersecurity Quiz Bowl. The CTF challenged participants to solve cybersecurity-related problems, uncover hidden digital “flags,” and apply technical expertise in real-world scenarios. Meanwhile, the Quiz Bowl tested participants’ knowledge of cybersecurity principles, emerging threats, relevant legislation, and digital safety practices.
IMCC delivered an outstanding performance, securing the Overall Championship through the remarkable achievements of its student teams.
The team PowerPuffBoys earned 1st Place in the Cybersecurity Quiz Bowl and 2nd Place in the Capture the Flag Competition. Team members included:
- Alfonso Garcia III (BSIT-1)
- Bruce Wayne Polestico (BSIT-1)
- Steve Paolo Umaran (BSIT-3)
- Jovit Martina Piencenaves (BSIT-1)
- Julia Rose Maghanoy (BSIT-4)