A PROFESSOR from the University of the Philippines Visayas placed second in the 3rd Philippine Statistics Authority Quiz Bee National Finals.

Assistant Professor Elred John joined 17 other contestants from different government agencies nationwide.

Each round consisted of ten multiple choice questions designed to test their knowledge about Philippine Statistical Systems, PSA products and services, statistical concepts, statistical laws and proclamation, surveys and censuses, civil registration, Community-Based Monitoring System, Philippines Identification System, and latest data releases of the PSA.

“During the first round, Prof. Abacan bested 16 other contestants by achieving a perfect score. His unwavering determination and persistence remained evident in the second round allowing him to secure a spot in the final round,” UPV said.

“Following the conclusion of the final round, the representative from Region 2 secured the championship title with an accumulated score of 44 points, holding a one-point advantage over Prof. Abacan. Meanwhile, the representative from CARAGA emerged as the third-place finisher,” it added.

The top three winners were awarded cash prizes and trophies.

Themed “Accelerating Progress: Promoting Data and Statistics for a Healthy Philippines,” the 3rd PSA Quiz Bee is among the various events commemorating this year’s National Statistics Month.