LICEANS TRIUMPH IN PSA REGIONAL DATA FESTIVAL INFOGRAPHICS CONTEST
Liceo de Cagayan University proudly congratulates Jaina Ayu Albarece, Jane Maryll Bumotad, and Irecca Marie Gentallan, BS in Psychology students of the College of Arts and Sciences, for securing first place in the On-the-spot Infographics Making Contest during the 2024 Regional Data Festival – Mindanao Cluster, held at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, from October 14 to 15, 2024.
Competing against 17 universities from Mindanao, Liceo U emerged victorious, with Bukidnon State University (BukSU) securing the second place and the University of the Philippines-Mindanao taking the third place.
The Regional Data Festival, organized by the Philippines Statistics Authority Regional Statistics Services Office X (PSA–RSSO X), aims to promote statistical literacy and data awareness among youth. This year's theme was “Harnessing the Power of Data and Statistics for Future-ready Filipino and Filipina Youth.”
The competition tasked participants with creating infographics based on official statistical data reports within a 50-minute timeframe, highlighting the significance of data in shaping a future-ready society.
Special recognition goes to Dr. Maria Felicitas M. Mamauag, Director of the Office of University Research and Coordination (OURC), and Mr. Joshua C. Guardaquivil, Statistician at OURC, for their invaluable guidance and support throughout the competition.
This triumph reflects the students' dedication and the university’s commitment to fostering excellence in data skills.
Adelante, Liceans!