The Division of Dumaguete City of the Department of Education held the 31st National Quiz Bee at the Magsaysay Memorial Elementary School.
The whole day activity was participated in by 20public and private elementary and secondary schools in Dumaguete City. The participating schools showed their wit on three academic areas namely: HEKASI and Mathematics (elementary level) and Science & Technology (secondary level).
In the elementary level, Silliman University School of Basic Education’s Azel B. Amada clinched the 1st place in the Mathematics category. Amada was followed by Lara Fe R. Ferrolino of West City Science Elementary School, and Guilli Rae F. Lauras of Catherina Cittadini — St. Louis School who grabbed 3rd place.
Meanwhile in the HEKASI category, Bea Sitoy Nodado of the SU SBE bagged the 1st Place. West City’s Floreca S. Bascones got 2nd place, while Gabriel Sienes of North City Elementary School got 3rd place.
Both events were participated in by 10 public and private elementary schools in the City.
On the other hand, Franz Louie Rosario of the Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial — Dumaguete Science High School was declared champion in the Science & Technology category. Science High was followed closely by Moises Emmanuel A. Llego II of Piapi High School who grabbed 2nd place, while Junob National High School’s Jenkens S. Baba bagged 3rd place.
Other participating high schools for this category were: Camanjac National High School, Taclobo National High School, Catherina Cittadini, Colegio de Sta. Catalina de Alejandria, Herminigilda F. Gloria Memorial High School, and St. Paul University Dumaguete.
The event was graced by key personnel of DpEd Division of Dumaguete City led by Dr. Emigdio B. Omictin, OIC of the Office of the Assistant Superintendent, education program supervisors, school principals, private school administrators, teachers and coaches of the participants.
The 31st National Quiz Bee — Division Level was spearheaded by the Quiz Bee Foundation in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Interior & Local Government, and the Office of the President. (Victoria Maquiling/DepEd Dumaguete)
