De La Salle University’s TECHMEHOW2DOUGIE emerged as champion of the Byte Forward Hackathon – NCR leg, followed by Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ CAPO DEI CAPI in 2nd place and Asian Institute of Management’s MGA KAPITAN in 3rd.

The 24-hour innovation marathon challenged student developers to design practical solutions for real-world business problems. Co-presented by Converge SME Solutions, Rev21 Labs, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the event bridges enterprises with next-gen tech innovators.

The NCR winners will advance to the national finals at PCCI’s 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo on October 20–21 at SMX Convention Center, Manila.