DdOSC Montevista student tops 30th PSQ provincial elimination
John Rey L. Castite, a first-year Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics student from Davao de Oro State College Montevista Branch, emerged as provincial champion in the 30th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Provincial Elimination held on October 6, 2026, in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.
Castite posted the highest overall score of 17 points to lead the field, while Althea S. Mamaac and Jenaica R. De los Santos, both from Colegio de Nabunturan, secured second and third places, respectively, with 15 points apiece.
The competition gathered first-year college students from Higher Education Institutions across the province to test their knowledge and skills in statistics.
Organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in partnership with the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc., the PSQ is a nationwide competition designed to assess the statistical knowledge and skills of first-year college students.
DdOSC also posted a strong overall showing in the provincial elimination.
Patrick L. Lumontad of DdOSC Maragusan secured fourth place, while Angelie Grace F. Yanong of DdOSC Montevista, Xander James O. Blanco of DdOSC Main, Junfred E. Salanap of DdOSC New Bataan, and John Carl A. Quirol of DdOSC New Bataan finished within the fifth-to-ninth-place bracket.
With his victory, Castite, together with his coach, Arrel Jay B. Velez, advanced to the 30th PSQ Regional Championship slated for October 14, 2026, in Davao City.
The provincial second and third placers will likewise advance to the regional round, where the winners will earn the opportunity to compete in the national finals on November 6, 2026.
College President Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay congratulated Castite and the other DdOSC representatives for their strong showing in the provincial competition.
“This achievement brings pride not only to DdOSC Montevista but to the entire DdOSC community. We congratulate John Rey and his coach for this remarkable feat, and we wish them the very best as they represent Davao de Oro in the regional competition,” Dr. Matunhay stated.
