CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)--Jonathan R. Agbayani, Senior Science Research Specialist of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – X, is advancing to the national finals of the 3rd PSA Quiz Bee after winning First Place during the Regional Eliminations conducted on September 25, 2023 at Chali Beach Resort and Conference Center, this city

Ruel Jhon U. Madelo, Economic Development Specialist I of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)– X ranked second, while Schaine Fritz A. Amper, Statistician II of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)- X placed Third.

Eight (8) representatives from the Regional Statistics Committee – X member agencies competed in the said event, which include the Commission on Population and Development, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Trade and Industry, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

Agbayani will represent Region X in the national finals set on October 5, 2023 in Metro Manila. 

The PSA Quiz Bee aims to contribute to the advocacy of using statistics for evidence-based decision-making and familiarization with the core mandates of the PSA. (PSA-10/PIA-10)