Philippine Normal University North Luzon (PNUNL) representative Charmaine C. Bueno emerged as the provincial champion of the 29th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ), at Piazza Zicarelli Hotel and Restaurant in Upi, Gamu, Isabela on October 28, 2025.

A total of 27 participants competed in the provincial elimination. Together with Bueno, PNUNL team was composed of Jovie T. Baddungon and John Kris Paguirigan. Bueno and Baddungon advanced to Round 3, with Bueno securing a spot in the final stage as the second-highest scorer with 11 points, just two points behind the top contender. She answered 7 out of 10 questions in the difficult round, solidifying her placement as the highest-performing participant and earning her qualification for the Regional Level competition.

The PSQ, organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority in line with the celebration of the 38th National Statistics Month, evaluates the statistical proficiency of first-year college students nationwide under the theme “Accelerating the SDG Pace of Progress: Mobilizing Data for All.”

“It taught me how to stay calm under pressure and believe in myself, even when the questions got tougher,” Bueno shared. “Every sleepless night and every review session was worth it.”

The PNU delegation was coached by Prof Vivien Mauricio of the Mathematics Department, with the assistance of the student trainers, Mark De Vera, PSQ Regional Champion 2023, and Charles Somera, PSQ Regional First Runner-Up 2024.