26/08/2026
[๐ฅ๐๐๐] The University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum-Mabini Campus (USeP TMC) has announced its top statistical achievers following the successful completion of the School-Level Elimination for the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) on August 24, 2026. Three students have secured their spots in the provincial stage of the competition.
Taking place at the Farmers Training Center (FTC), the event attracted 27 participants from various academic programs and was organized by the USeP Tagum Student Council - Executive Committee (USeP TSC).
The contest put the participantsโ statistical knowledge, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills to the test, demanding precision under pressure and a firm command of quantitative concepts.
Rising above the field was Mr. Theo Clyde L. Cabaylo, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) student, who clinched the school-level championship.
Mr. Cabaylo was followed by Mr. Alexis Daniel Castre, of the Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics, in second place, and Mr. Ray John L. Pagangpang, also of BSIT, in third place.
Rounding out the top five were Princess Dianne Orpiano of BSEd Mathematics in fourth place and Jhon Renz Cabori of Bachelor of Elementary Education in fifth.
School-Level Results
- Theo Clyde L. Cabaylo : Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Alexis Daniel Castre : Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics
- Ray John L. Pagangpang : Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Princess Dianne Orpiano : Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics
- Jhon Renz Cabori : Bachelor of Elementary Education
With their podium finishes, Cabaylo, Castre, and Pagangpang will represent the University in the Provincial Elimination of the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz, where they will face stiffer competition from other schools across the province.
The school-level elimination not only determined its representatives but also highlighted the importance of statistical literacy. This skill is essential for developing students who can interpret data, evaluate evidence, and make informed, data-based decisions. The activity supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), particularly its focus on equipping learners with the relevant knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning and meaningful engagement in society.
The University also acknowledges the 27 students who stepped forward to compete. Their involvement illustrated that statistics is not just about numbers on a page; it is a discipline that cultivates curiosity, challenges assumptions, and transforms information into valuable insights.
For Cabaylo, Castre, and Pagangpang, their victory at the school level is just the beginning. As they progress to the provincial stage, they will carry with them not only the honor of representing USeP Tagum-Mabini Campus but also the determination of a community that believes in its studentsโ ability to think critically, compete confidently, and let data convey meaning with purpose.