UP Simantikos Statistical Society

24/12/2025

Holidays look better when celebrated with Simangs 🎄

Here’s to all our Simantikos spending the season with joy, rest, and good company. May your smiles be genuine, your variance be low, and your happiness at an all-time high! ✨

24/12/2025

This holiday season, may your mean happiness be high, your variance be low, and your days be filled with joy, rest, and festive cheer!

Warmest holiday wishes from UP Simantikos Statistical Society! ✨

12/12/2025

We proudly congratulate Asst. Prof. Raden Gerald R. Agustin and Asst. Prof. Joseph P. Abordo for presenting their research at the NTDASIA 2025 Conference held in Pullman Khon Kaen, Thailand on November 27–28, 2025.

Asst. Prof. Agustin’s study, “Spatial Modeling of Dengue Incidence and Environmental Determinants in Cebu City, Philippines,” examines dengue risk at the barangay level using spatial regression methods to capture fine-scale variation often missed by broader analyses. By comparing non-spatial and spatial models, his work identifies key environmental and demographic determinants—such as population density and vegetation index—to support targeted surveillance and more informed urban planning.

Asst. Prof. Abordo’s research, “Nowcasting Post-Pandemic Rabies Incidence in the Philippines: A Bayesian COM-Poisson Approach,” applies advanced Bayesian modeling to address challenges in sparse and irregular disease surveillance data. His approach enhances real-time monitoring of rabies incidence, supporting more timely and accurate decision-making for zoonotic disease control.

Their contributions embody UP Cebu’s mission to advance knowledge that responds to national and global challenges, and to represent the university in academic communities where Philippine research can shape broader scientific conversations.

🔗 Learn more about the NTDASIA 2025 Conference here:
https://sites.google.com/kku.ac.th/ntdasiaconference2025/home?authuser=0

10/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗦𝗣 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘

Today, our seniors took a major step in their academic journey as they presented their Special Problem Proposal Defense and Final Special Problem Defense.

Each presentation showcased months—if not years—of intense study, data work, revisions, meetings, and late nights spent refining ideas into research that matters. From objectives to methodology, our seniors embodied what it means to be scholars committed to truth, rigor, and service.

Congratulations to everyone who defended today! Padayon, future Statisticians. Your dedication inspires the whole community.

23/11/2025

UP Cebu College of Science Advisory
24 November 2025

Due to the CODE BLUE status declared by the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) and the Cebu City Government, all face-to-face classes under the UP Cebu College of Science are SUSPENDED on 24 November 2025.

Faculty members are instructed to shift to modular or asynchronous modes of learning and to coordinate with their students through official channels.

We enjoin everyone to:

- Follow official announcements from the Cebu City Government and UP Cebu
- Avoid unnecessary travel, especially in flood- and landslide-prone areas
- Prioritize safety and look after vulnerable family members

Stay safe, Iskolars ng Bayan.

𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬
𝟮𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Due to the CODE BLUE status declared by the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) and the Cebu City Government, all face-to-face classes under the UP Cebu College of Science are SUSPENDED on 24 November 2025.

Faculty members are instructed to shift to modular or asynchronous modes of learning and to coordinate with their students through official channels.

We enjoin everyone to:

- Follow official announcements from the Cebu City Government and UP Cebu
- Avoid unnecessary travel, especially in flood- and landslide-prone areas
- Prioritize safety and look after vulnerable family members

Stay safe, Iskolars ng Bayan.

16/11/2025

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐒𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The UP Cebu Sciences Federation, along with all academic organizations under the College of Science, acknowledges the concerns circulating online regarding the perceived silence of academic formations in light of the recent calamity. We hear and understand the frustrations of the student body. We recognize that the frustration of many students is valid, especially given the distressing and unequal conditions brought about by the disaster.

We extend our sincerest apologies for what may have felt like delayed communication, including the later-than-expected release of this statement. During this time, we were actively coordinating internally to ensure that our responses were thoughtful, responsible, and rooted in the real circumstances faced by our constituents. Since the onset of the situation, UPCSF has been in continuous communication with the UP Cebu University Student Council (UPC USC) through our college of science representatives and officers to raise urgent concerns and call for timely, decisive action.

UPCSF and its constituent academic organizations have initiated follow-up communications with the UPC USC to request clarifications and updates on the actions being taken, including whether an official appeal will be submitted to the administration. We echo the sentiments of many students that academic leniency, in its minimal form, is not sufficient given the gravity of the circumstances. Numerous students have lost their homes, belongings, laptops, and essential resources such as clean water, stable electricity, and internet access. Under these conditions, it is unreasonable to expect them to immediately resume examinations, deadlines, and other academic requirements.

In response, all academic organizations under the College of Science have begun assessing the conditions of their respective blocks and cohorts to ensure that every concern is properly documented and relayed. Our priority is, and will always be, to ensure that no student is left behind, especially those most affected.

Furthermore, we would like to inform the community that the Student Council, together with all academic federations and organizations, will be convening for a meeting tomorrow at 8:00 PM to consolidate data, unify recommendations, and formulate collective action moving forward.

We stand firmly with the entire student body during this difficult moment. The academic organizations under the College of Science are not silent, nor have we been passive, we are currently working to amplify your voices, advocate for equitable recovery, and ensure that institutional actions reflect the lived realities of our students.

UPCSF commits to compassion, accountability, and collective action. Should you need assistance or wish to report your situation, please reach out to your respective academic organizations. Your struggles matter, and we will continue to fight for meaningful support and just accommodations.

𝐍𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝.

16/11/2025

ISKOLAR NG BAYAN UBAN SA NATIONAL STUDENTS’ DAY MOBILIZATION!

In recent months, Cebu has faced one crisis after another; from the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked the province in October to the heavy floods caused by Typhoon Tino and successive low-pressure systems. In just one week, over 150 fatalities were recorded, 57 reported missing, 451 said to be injured, and with at least 10 barangays in the city experiencing waist-deep flooding.

With these conditions, classes were suspended for only a brief moment as though bouncing back could be achieved in the snap of a finger. Students were required to submit outputs and meet deadlines immediately after as if nothing had happened. As though a submerged house that could no longer shelter, possessions hauled away by the flood, and a mental state shaken by the tragedy could recover easily.

This situation exposes the harsh reality of Cebu’s students being trapped in an output-based education system that prioritizes compliance over compassion. While classrooms crumble and internet connectivity falters, the demand for productivity persists. Academic requirements continue even when conditions make learning unsafe or even impossible.

However, it is only one part of a larger systemic failure: the absence of a comprehensive, inclusive, and pro-people disaster response framework. Instead of ensuring preparedness and protection, the government has repeatedly responded with negligence and half-measures.

The citizens themselves have begun to repeatedly question the flood control projects in Cebu City, the billion-peso programs that were meant to prevent disasters but have instead failed to stop the flooding in communities. Residents have taken to social media and local consultations to ask where the funds went, why drainage systems remain unfinished, and why flooding continues to worsen despite years of promised improvements.

They ask in concern. They ask in anger. They ask at all because when corruption thrives and accountability collapses, calamity becomes fatal. The floods took lives, the quakes left classrooms unsafe, and there is a continued burden on students to perform amid chaos.

On National Students’ Day, let us turn our shared frustration into collective action. Let us demand safety, accountability, and a genuine disaster response plan that places not profit or politics at its center, but people.

Join the National Students’ Day Mobilization
🗓 November 17, 2025 | 3:00 PM
📍 Fuente Osmeña Circle, Cebu City

Be part of the collective call for change. Join the National Students’ Day Mobilization GC: https://m.me/cm/Abbq7bhB6jtorwKh/

Together, let us remind those in power that when the state fails to act, the students will.

14/11/2025

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, ALDRIN JEYNARD A. GONZALES! 🎉

The UP Simantikos Statistical Society proudly celebrates one of our very own for winning 1st Place and the Entry with the Most Engagement at the Philippine MIL Summit – Ugn[ai]y Content Creation Challenge! 🏅

Aldrin’s winning piece explored how AI “listens” to us. It is a reminder to stay critical and mindful about the information we receive and how machines learn from it. Using a clean and striking Vox-style visual edit, his entry stood out nationwide for its clarity, creativity, and storytelling impact.

He brought home ₱30,000 for First Place and an additional ₱5,000 for the Most Engagement award. 💸🔥 Truly a remarkable achievement!

Here’s what Aldrin shared about his winning work:

“I found the competition on Facebook around late September and decided to join. Since the prize was big, I knew it would be competitive, so I focused on making the storyboard, script, and voiceovers clear. I took a risk using a Vox-style edit — it felt unique and powerful for storytelling.”

Your creativity, initiative, and passion for meaningful digital content make us incredibly proud, Aldrin. Continue inspiring young Filipinos to think critically about media, technology, and AI.

07/11/2025

UNIVERSITY NEWS | UP Cebu sciences students bag awards in regional statistics competitions

UP Cebu students once again showcased academic excellence after securing top awards in two major regional competitions highlighting statistics and data analysis across Central Visayas.

First-year BS Mathematics student Nathan Anton Fat earned first runner-up in the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz Central Visayas Regional Finals held at Golden Prince Hotel, Cebu City.

Fat represented UP Cebu alongside Crismar M. Ramilla (BS Statistics) and Ralph Christian A. Borbon (BS Computer Science), who both advanced to the regional level under the guidance of Mr. Drym Bernasor and Ms. Allysa Manatad, faculty members of the university’s Statistics Program.

Their strong performance underscored UP Cebu’s growing reputation for excellence in quantitative sciences and statistical literacy.

Meanwhile, students from the Statistics Program also brought pride to the university during the 2025 Regional CBMS Convention and Data Festival at Bai Hotel, Mandaue City.

Kairos David Obregon and Alex Adrienne Torres clinched first place in the VizWiz Contest, while Joanamae Cadampog placed second in the Report It Write Contest—further cementing UP Cebu’s prominence in data-driven research and communication.

Through these achievements, UP Cebu students and mentors continue to reinforce the university’s standing as a center of excellence in statistics, mathematics, and computer science—embodying the university’s commitment to academic rigor and public service.

Photos contributed by UP Simantikos Statistical Society and UP Cebu Statistics Program

06/11/2025

SECOND PLACE IN THE REGION! 🥈

A huge congratulations to NATHAN ANTON FAT (BS Mathematics, 1st Year) for an outstanding performance, bagging FIRST RUNNER-UP in the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz Central Visayas Regional Finals!

He represented UP Cebu brilliantly alongside our other stellar regional finalists:
✨ Crismar M. Ramilla – BS Statistics
✨ Ralph Christian A. Borbon – BS Computer Science

This stellar performance was guided by our dedicated coaches, Mr. Drym Bernasur and Ms. Allysa Manatad, both faculty members of the Statistics Program.

This powerhouse team has made the whole UP Cebu proud! Padayon!

SECOND PLACE IN THE REGION! 🥈

A huge congratulations to NATHAN ANTON FAT (BS Mathematics, 1st Year) for an outstanding performance, bagging FIRST RUNNER-UP in the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz Central Visayas Regional Finals!

He represented UP Cebu brilliantly alongside our other stellar regional finalists:
✨ Crismar M. Ramilla – BS Statistics
✨ Ralph Christian A. Borbon – BS Computer Science

This stellar performance was guided by our dedicated coaches, Mr. Drym Bernasor and Ms. Allysa Manatad, both faculty members of the Statistics Program.

This powerhouse team has made the whole UP Cebu proud! Padayon!