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Even before they graduate, iACADEMY BS Animation students gather opportunities for competitions, grants and film screenings of their own animated films. “Alamat ng Apo (The Legend of Olongapo City),” is a 2D paperless animation project headed by iACADEMY Animation students together with Top Draw Animation. This project has been awarded NCCA (National Commission for Culture and the Arts) Competitive Grantee.

Mga Ano Kaya, a 2D paperless animated short film by CONSISTONSEE Productions, composed of iACADEMY Animation students Elisha Ezra Pineda, Miccaella Del Rosario, and Dianne Princess Nayon, has been officially selected for the Accussì – Festival per gli Occhi – Terza Edizione.

Turning passion into profit is possible with creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit. Hereiña Natalia Villaroman is a 4th-year AB Multimedia Arts and Design student of iACADEMY. Going by the artist name, Abri Pikuuh Nah, she is currently not only managing her responsibilities as a graduating student but also runs her own online shop and attends events to set up her merchandise booth. In an interview, Natalia gave us a glimpse of her creative and business processes and reflected on how she balances academic requirements with running her own business.

Animated short film LOTE Olympics, created by iACADEMY Animation students Franchesca Mae Almoete, Aleia Moniq Castillo, and John Maverick Diaz under WanderBox Pictures, has been selected for the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival Competition. This marks the film’s second selection under the Lift-Off Global Network, following its earlier inclusion in the Lift-Off First-Time Filmmaker Sessions.

What does a normal day in iACADEMY look like? Think of exciting events, one-of-a-kind experiences, and moments worth remembering. Because here, the extraordinary isn’t just something occasionally encountered—it’s just another day in the life of a Game Changer! So, what made October 2026 one for the books?

iACADEMY celebrates its October 2026 CPALE passer, Regelene A. Pasimio, who successfully earned her professional license amid a national passing rate of only 37.11%. Her achievement reflects her dedication, perseverance, and determination to meet the rigorous demands of the licensure examination. It also highlights the strength of iACADEMY’s Accountancy program and the institution’s continued commitment to developing competent, future-ready professionals equipped to make their mark in the accounting industry.

Building a life in a new country means learning a hundred new things at once; it means adjusting to a different culture, finding your footing, and building connections far from home. For the international students at iACADEMY, the journey has brought its share of challenges and surprises, but also new friendships, unexpected discoveries, and a place they could call home—far from the home they first knew.

Filipino writer Mikki Crisostomo is gaining renewed attention after being featured by ABS-CBN News for her work as a co-writer of a New York Times bestselling graphic novel.

iACADEMY’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program has earned Level II Re-Accredited Status from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), as granted by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP).