WMSU’s Team Null Crowned Champion; Team Ctrl+Alt+Elite Clinches 2nd Runner-Up in Hack4Gov 2025 Zamboanga Peninsula Leg

Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its student teams from the College of Computing Studies (CCS) as Team Null emerged as the Champion, and Team Ctrl+Alt+Elite secured the 2nd Runner-Up title in the Hack4Gov 2025 – Zamboanga Peninsula Leg, organized by DICT IX and BASULTA in collaboration with the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau – NCERT Team.

Representing WMSU with excellence and determination, Team Null is composed of:

🥇John Kyle Alas-as

🥇Rey Vincent Concepcion

🥇Jethro Ezekiel Natividad

🥇Landrei Zerna

Achieving a remarkable back-to-back regional championship, Team Null once again proved their cybersecurity expertise and will proceed to represent Region 9 and BASULTA in the national Hack4Gov finals in Manila.

Following closely behind, Team Ctrl+Alt+Elite showcased strong technical skills and resilience, earning the 2nd Runner-Up spot. The team members are:

🥉John Lloyd Climaco

🥉Vaniel John Cornelio

🥉Meg Ryan Gomez

🥉Hans Adrian Lao

WMSU extends its heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional students and their mentors for their dedication, hard work, and passion for cybersecurity. Their achievements highlight the university’s growing competence in cybersecurity education and its commitment to producing industry-ready graduates.

The university also expresses its appreciation to DICT IX and BASULTA and the DICT Cybersecurity Bureau – NCERT Team for spearheading this meaningful competition that strengthens cybersecurity awareness and capability across the region.

WMSU celebrates this proud moment as its students continue to excel and lead in safeguarding the digital frontier.

Photo credits to DICT IX and BASULTA Page