TVC-STNHS tops Guimaras provincial statistics quiz

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The Philippine Statistics Authority Guimaras Provincial Statistical Office successfully conducted the Provincial Statistics Quiz for junior high school students as part of the Second Guimaras Data Festival, where Trinidad V. Canja–Sta. Teresa National High School in the municipality of Jordan emerged as champion.

The celebration of the Second Guimaras Data Festival is in line with the 36th National Statistics Month spearheaded by the Provincial Statistics Committee of the Provincial Development Council of Guimaras, and the quiz aims to promote among learners an appreciation of the value of statistics in national and local development, advocate data-driven decision-making through statistical literacy, and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders in enhancing the province’s data ecosystem.

Each participating school was represented by three students, and the schools included Buenavista National High School of Buenavista, Trinidad V. Canja–Sta. Teresa National High School of Jordan, Nueva Valencia National High School of Nueva Valencia, Remedios E. Vilches–San Lorenzo National High School of San Lorenzo, and Ayangan National High School of Sibunag, all duly endorsed by their respective local chief executives.

Serving as judges were Romeo V. Mortales, regional statistical focal officer of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VI, John Lord V. Brillantes, faculty member of the University of San Agustin, and Rosemarie M. Java, faculty member of West Visayas State University, who served as chief judge.

The event was graced by Hon. Cecile C. Gumarin, vice governor and officer in charge–governor of Guimaras, who expressed full support for strengthening data management and promoting data-driven governance, as well as the province’s support for the youth through Kabataan FIRST, the priority development agenda of Guimaras.

Meanwhile, Nelida B. Losare, chief statistical specialist of PSA Guimaras, emphasized that this year’s National Statistics Month theme, “Accelerating the SDG Pace of Progress: Mobilizing Data for All,” underscores the role of data in mobilizing collective actions to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

“This activity is vital in instilling among our young learners the importance of data in understanding our society and in making informed decisions that contribute to national development, let us all take part in the province’s efforts towards a progressive Guimaras, and to the country’s efforts towards a progressive Philippines in totality,” Losare said.

Participants showcased their statistical knowledge and analytical skills by answering questions related to the 36th National Statistics Month theme, statistical terms and concepts, rates and proportions, measures of central tendency, variability, skewness, kurtosis, and other topics including data organization, tabular and graphical presentation, and probability.

At the end of the competition, Trinidad V. Canja–Sta. Teresa National High School of Jordan was declared champion, Remedios E. Vilches–San Lorenzo National High School took second place, and Nueva Valencia National High School secured third place.

The three winning schools will represent the Province of Guimaras in the Western Visayas Junior Public and Private High School Statistics Quiz on Oct. 16, 2025, at the RDC Conference Hall, DEPDev Region VI, Fort San Pedro Road, Barangay Veterans Village, Iloilo City.