ASU-Kalibo clinches 1st Place in Stat Quiz Provincial Elims

KALIBO, Aklan-  Alejandro Noel C. Casidsid, a student of Aklan State University Kalibo Campus, bagged
first place in the Philippine Statistics Quiz, conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority Aklan Provincial Office at the activity area of CityMall Kalibo on 29 September 2026.

Casidsid, taking up Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, bested 26 other contestants coming from different colleges and universities in the province after earning the highest overall scores in three rounds. He is under the tutelage of Engr. Joel I. Molas, his coach.

In recognition of his outstanding performance, Mr. Casidsid received a Certificate of Recognition, a P5,000 cash prize, a medal, and a special token from the PSA.

Meanwhile, Kent Reniel T. Marcelo of Aklan State University-New Washington Campus took second place, while Bea Nicole I. Mercado of Aklan Catholic College clinched third place.

Marcelo, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology student, received P3,000 in cash, while Mercado, taking up Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, went home with P2,000 in cash. Both also received a medal, a Certificate of Recognition, and a special token from the PSA.

The three winners will represent the province of Aklan in the regional finals in Iloilo City on October 14, 2026.

Serving as the board of adjudicators were Dr. Mikko Jan A. Lopez, Senior Education Program Specialist and Division Research and Innovation Coordinator in the Planning and Research Section of DepEd – Aklan; Dr. Peter S. Mangilog, Officer-in-Charge Chief Statistical Specialist of PSA-Aklan; and Dione Ann Diane F. Tapican, Statistical Analyst of PSA-Aklan.

The PSQ is an annual activity that aims to promote awareness of the importance of statistics, particularly among college students, and encourage a greater appreciation of statistical information and its relevance to everyday life and informed decision-making.

Other schools that participated in this year’s competition include Aklan State University- Banga Campus, Aklan State University-Ibajay Campus, Batan College, Balete Community College, Saint Gabriel College, and Altavas College.