ASU Kalibo student tops 29th PSA’s stat quiz

KALIBO, AKLAN. Mr. Justin Lei D. Dioso, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering student from Aklan State University (ASU) Kalibo Campus topped the 29 th
Philippine Statistics Quiz Provincial Level conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority at Meding’s Pavilion and Garden on October 24.

Dioso bested 26 other contestants coming from different colleges and universities in the province.

Meanwhile, Ms. Floriebhe Pearl R. Venturanza, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing student from ASU Banga took home the 2 nd Place, while Mr. Gabriel Zachary C. Cuales, a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy student from St. Gabriel College, placed 3rd.

Winners were awarded with a medal, certificates of recognition, cash prizes and tokens, and will represent Aklan in the Regional Elimination on November 6 in Iloilo City.

The Philippine Statistics Quiz was held annually as part of the celebration of NSM which aims to promote statistical literacy among the youth, and emphasize the importance of statistics in evidence-based decision making, policy formulation and development planning toward achieving the country’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Through this, PSA Aklan continues to inspire the next generations of statisticians, innovators, and nation-builders proving that the provinces’ young minds are not only ready to compete but also lead in shaping data-driven and progressive Philippines.

The participating schools for this year’s PSQ were St. Gabriel College, Aklan Catholic College (ACC), Libacao College of Science and Technology (LSCT), Northwestern
Visayan Colleges (NVC), STI Kalibo and ASU Banga, Ibajay, Kalibo and New Washington Campus.