Tech students at PUP had a problem. The university taught theory. Textbooks covered concepts but gave no space to build.Tech students at PUP had a problem. The university taught theory. Textbooks covered concepts but gave no space to build.

Six tech teams formed in those first months. Data Science, Web Dev, Mobile, Cloud, Design, and Competitive Programming — all in Year One.Six tech teams formed in those first months. Data Science, Web Dev, Mobile, Cloud, Design, and Competitive Programming — all in Year One.

Departmental exams returned to CCIS and attendance dropped across campus orgs. GDG PUP held ground by doubling down on quality.Departmental exams returned to CCIS and attendance dropped across campus orgs. GDG PUP held ground by doubling down on quality.

Xian Cheng took over as Lead. Francis Chuaunsu continued as CEO. The org leaned into community-building and external partnerships.Xian Cheng took over as Lead. Francis Chuaunsu continued as CEO. The org leaned into community-building and external partnerships.

Numbers tell part of the story. Over 2,000 members trained across three years, study jams every month, and a growing network of partners.Numbers tell part of the story. Over 2,000 members trained across three years, study jams every month, and a growing network of partners.

Year four arrived with new leaders ready to step up. Randy Lorenzo took the helm and the chapter kept growing — for the students, by the students.Year four arrived with new leaders ready to step up. Randy Lorenzo took the helm and the chapter kept growing — for the students, by the students.

Three years and counting proved something important: this community is built by the people who show up. That includes you.Three years and counting proved something important: this community is built by the people who show up. That includes you.