NASA Commends Filipino Culture in Quiz Bee

By: Airiz Mariel G. Lerios

Selected nursing students outwitted one another in UtaKultura: Dunong at Dugong Filipino organized by the Nursing Association of Student Achievers (NASA) during the Buwan ng Wika celebration last August 12, 2011

Ten teams, from different year levels contended in this event to gauge their knowledge about Filipino Language, Filipino History, Filipino Culture, Filipino Literature, Filipino Government and Constitution, and Rizal Course. The quiz bee started with elimination round, consisting of 36 questions equally divided into three categories namely: easy, average, and difficult. After the series of questions, the top five teams advanced for the final round.

The team of Dylan Taytayon (IV-10), Leonardo Dispo (III-4), Dominique Cesa (II-3) and Mary Grace Alagao (I-10) emerged victorious as they snatched the 1st place title with 39 points. Trailing behind with 35 points is the 2nd place team of Carl Ortiz (IV-7), Dunice Mata (III-7), Renmark Parreño (II-8) and Mariel Tipgos (I-11). Settling at 3rd place with a score of 31 points are Allan Co (IV-3), Nicole Chua (IV-3), Ron Carado (II-2) and Milkah Santos (I-7). Winners were given incentives on the subjects namely Chemistry, Microbiology and Parasitology, Literature, and Rizal Course. All participants were given certificates of recognition.

Prof. Elmer Hibek and Asst. Prof. Melanie Turingan graced the event with their presence and served as the resource persons of the quiz bee.