The Philippine Normal University (PNU) Mindanao Campus hosted the 28th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) - Provincial Elimination on October 31, gathering first-year students from academic institutions across Agusan del Sur. This annual competition tested participants’ statistical knowledge in a rigorous selection process to determine representatives for the upcoming regional PSQ.

representatives for the upcoming regional PSQ.
This year’s PSQ welcomed participants from Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASCAT), PNU Mindanao Campus, Saint Francis Xavier College (SFXC), San Francisco Colleges (SFC), Southway College of Technology (SOCOTECH), Caraga School of Business (CSB), Agusan del Sur Colleges (ADSCO), and Mount Carmel College (MCC), each sending three contestants to individually compete in the provincial elimination. The quiz assessed foundational knowledge in statistics, data interpretation, and real-world applications, gauging participants' familiarity with national, regional, and provincial statistical trends as well as PSA's official releases. Questions also incorporated practical applications of statistical concepts and analytical methods.

The panel of judges included Registration Officer I Amor A. Balaquinto from PSA Agusan del Sur and two representatives from the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur: Development Management Officer IV and Chief of the Development Research Division, EnP Abigail B. Maandig, and Administrative Officer V, Rodalyn G. Salvaleon. Following a competitive series of rounds, the judges declared Paolo B. Rapaniza from SFXC as the first-place winner, Khian Jay Baluran from SOCOTECH in the second place, and Joshua Lamata in the third place. Both the first and second placers will represent Agusan del Sur in the upcoming PSQ regional level competition.

The Provincial Elimination of the PSQ aims to promote statistical literacy and raise awareness about the importance of statistics among students and young individuals in the province. It seeks to identify and acknowledge talented individuals with a passion for statistics and data analysis, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills. Additionally, it fosters healthy competition and teamwork among participants and prepares them for the PSQ regional level.

(Sgd.)DEMETRIO T. DEJOLDE, JR.
Chief Statistical Specialist