From left to right: RD Dionisio C. Ledres, Jr. of NEDA RO2, Ms. Ma. Gloria L. Daluddung, Region II representative, and Engr. Girme M. Bayucan, OIC-PSA RSSO II, during the awarding of the 3rd PSA Quiz Bee.

05 October 2023 – Tuguegarao City. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted its 3rd PSA Quiz Bee national finals on 05 October 2023 at the Century Park Hotel, Malate, Manila.

Ms. Ma. Gloria L. Daluddung, Supervising Economic Development Specialist of the National Economic and Development Authority Region 02 (NEDA RO2), emerged as the National Champion over the 16 other Regional Champions in the country. Meanwhile, Mr. Elfred John C. Abacan, Assistant Professor from the University of the Philippines - Visayas, representing Region VI, and Mr. Jerard T. Matildo, Statistician I from the Department of Social Welfare and Development - Caraga, representing Caraga Region, ranked second and third, respectively.

The Quiz Bee consisted of three rounds: easy, average, and difficult, with each round consisting of ten questions. The top three winners received a plaque, a token, and a cash prize, while consolation prizes were given as well.

The PSA holds this competition annually for members of the Regional Statistics Committees (RSC) with regional eliminations held in each of the 17 regions to select its representative to the national finals. The event served as a platform to familiarize the participants with the principles, processes, regulations, and policy directives of PSA's programs and services, and was conducted in line with the 34th National Statistics Month celebration.

Engr. GIRME M. BAYUCAN
(Chief Statistical Specialist)
Officer-in-Charge, PSA RSSO II
    

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