The winning team consisted of Angelo Dinong, Caleb Steven A. Lagunilla, Karl Patrick S. Mandapat, Rhenz Isaiah R. Garbin, and Charles M. Aguilar was mentored by Dr. Eugene S. Valeriano, Director of Planning and Development Office (PDO). The group’s system directly addressed the problem introduced by QA Director Dr. Jerome D. Soriano, who sought ways to remove manual feedback delays using AI-integrated software.

Team leader Dinong emphasized the practical benefits of FeedForward, which he said “eliminates paperwork delays, ensuring QA gets accurate data immediately," referencing the system’s faster responses to client concerns.

First runner-up 403 - Access Denied won the Trailblazer Award (₱10,000) for the group’s Human Resource (HR) mobile solution, tackling problems concerning enabling off-site access to payroll, leave requests, and policy updates. Meanwhile, 2nd runner-up RedLine (Innovator Award, ₱7,000) developed a Key Result Areas (KRA)-alignment tool for faculty, while 404 - Not Found and Nonchalant earned Warrior Awards (₱3,000 each) as 3rd and 4th runners-up.

The Hackathon was organized by the PDO - Management Information System (MIS) in collaboration with CET’s Computer Studies Department and DevCon Pampanga Chapter. Judges including  Dr. Edmar N. Franquera,  Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training (VPRET); Mr. Miguel Castro. Lead of AWS User Group Pangasinan; Ms. Yolanda F. Juan, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and  Mr. Ruben John B. Fajardo, Head of Digital Media Production Laboratory praised the projects’ real-world applicability and reflection of TAU’s commitment to advancing student-led innovation.

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Caption | Information Unit

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