TWO FRESHMEN students of the Palawan State University (PSU) placed first and fourth runner-ups in the recently concluded regional competition of the 19th Philippine Statistical Quiz (PSQ) held in Calapan City, Mindoro Oriental.First runner-up is Jer Japeth Yu, 17 years old of the College of Electrical Engineering, and, fourth runner-up is Elcid M. Bocacao, 17 years old of the College of Petroleum Engineering. Both freshmen students were coached by Mr. Rudy Bacolod.The students received cash, certificates of recognition and trophy. For the cash prize, the 1st runner-up received P5,000 and P1,000 for the fourth runner-up.Thessa Mae Peña of the Divine Word College of San Jose was judged as the region’s champion. She will represent MIMAROPA region in the national round of the Philippine Statistical Quiz to be held next month in Manila.The Philippine Statistical Quiz is a yearly project of the National Statistical Office collaborated by the Philippine Statistical Association. The PSQ is designed to assess the competency and skills of college freshmen in statistics as acquired from high school. The contest aims to promote public awareness and appreciation of statistics and its vital use in the economic and social development of the country.
By Clarinda I. Catimpo
The Palawan Times
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