PANABO CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) commenced the eliminations for the 28th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ), an annual contest for first-year Filipino college students enrolled in the Academic Year 2024-2025.

Caryl B. Rubilla, a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics student at Davao del Norte State College, secured second place in the provincial elimination round. This achievement qualifies her to compete at the regional level. Rubilla was mentored by Mr. Abdul J. Jamara, BSED Math program chair, and faculty member.

The provincial competition took place at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, Provincial Capitol of Davao del Norte, on October 25, 2024. The quiz bee aims to assess students’ competency in statistics, as acquired in secondary education, and to promote awareness and appreciation of the importance of statistics.