PSQ ORGANIZATION



         The Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) is an annual contest, started in 1992, designed to test first time freshman college knowledge of statistics. It aims to instill the value of statistics among students and to measure the effectiveness of high school statistics curriculum. The 2006 PSQ, the 15th in the series, will be conducted nationwide involving freshmen students enrolled in colleges and universities in the 17 regions of the country. Regional championships are held to determine regional representatives to the National Finals.

         This bulletin provides information on the different committees and subcommittees for the 2006 (15th) Philippine Statistics Quiz.

         The 2006 PSQ will be managed by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and the Philippine Statistical Association (PSA) through the following inter-agency committees and subcommittees with the following terms of reference:


NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE

Chair:         Adm. Carmelita N. Ericta (NSO)
Co-Chair:    Dr. Isidoro P. David (PSA)
Members:
     Dr. Heracleo D. Lagrada (CHED)
     Dir. Bernie S. Justimbaste (DOST)
     Dr. Romulo A. Virola (NSCB)
     Asst. Dep. Dir. Ludivinia D. Gador (BSP)
     Exec. Dir. Gervacio G. Selda, Jr. (SRTC)
     Dir. Ma. Criselda R. Sy (BLES)
     Dir. Romeo S. Recide (BAS)

Terms of Reference

  1. Provides overall direction in the implementation of various PSQ activities;

  2. Approves plan for the conduct of the Regional Championships and National Finals;

  3. Appoints members of the Board of Judges for the National Finals; and

  4. Coordinates with CHED for the conduct of the Regional Championships and the National Finals.


LOGISTICS COMMITTEE

Chair:        Dir. Lourdes J. Hufana
Co-Chair:   Enrique L. Navarro
Members:
     Normale M. Orias   Arnel M. Perez
     Joseph P. Cajita   Thelma P Kahanding
     Melchora B. Azupardo   Elnora M. Requilman
     Adoracion M. Valenzuela   Ma. Elena S. Aurellano
     Maribeth Cacho-Pilimpinas   Juvelyn P. Miranda

Terms of Reference

  1. Prepares logistics plan for the conduct of the PSQ in coordination with various committees/subcommittees

  2. Updates the National Steering Committee on the implementation of activities for fund sourcing;

  3. Takes charge of the solicitation drive (i.e. prepares solicitation letters, distribution, and follow-ups) to raise funds for PSQ;

  4. Allocates and monitors funds utilization for the PSQ;

  5. Prepares final report on the financial results of operation; and

  6. Documents all its activities and furnishes the Secretariat a copy of the same.


TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Chair:        Dr. Isidoro P. David
                 Dr. Dalisay Maligalig
Co-Chair:   Lourdes V. Homecillo
Members:
     Margarita Guerrero (UNSIAP)   Ann Inez Gironella (ISU)
     Melissa Pascua (ADB)   Nedelyn M. Ramos (ADB)
     Maria Rhoda Magsombol (ADB)   Sining Cuevas (ADB)
     Marie Anne Cagas (ADB)   Emma Murray (ADB)
     Diwata Miguela Samarita (BSP)   Marissa Barcenas (ADB)
     Teresita Deveza (BSP)   Jayla Bitudio (BLES)
     Kathrina Birad (BLES)   Rachel D. Maiquez (NSO)
     Mari-belle D. Dy (NSO)   Anita A. Breva (NSO)
     Apolinar F. Oblea (NSO)   Emerson M. Aquino (NSO)
     Reynario A. Capatoy (NSO)  

Terms of Reference

  1. Recommends to the National Steering Committee the schedule of the Regional Championships;

  2. Prepares and reproduces questions and accompanying tables and graphs for National Finals and Regional Championships;

  3. Prepares the materials (i.e. visual presentation of the questions, scripts, etc.) for the National Finals

  4. Prepares contest rules and regulations, and scoring system for the National Finals and Regional Championships and briefs the contestants accordingly;

  5. Recommends to the National Steering Committee the representatives who will supervise the conduct of Regional Championships;

  6. Nominates to the National Steering Committee the Board of Judges who will review the questions prior to contest proper, decide on questions that will arise during the contest, and declare the winners;

  7. Prepares the script of and conducts briefing for the quiz master for the National Finals; and

  8. Documents all its activities and furnishes the Secretariat a copy of the same.


OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

The suggested composition of the RSC are:

Chair:        DA Paula Monina G. Collado
Co-Chair:   Ms. Vilma S. Malumay
                 DOST Regional Director
Members:   All Subcommittee Chairpersons

Terms of Reference

  1. Prepares and recommends overall plans on the conduct of the National Finals and pre-contest activities for approval of the National Steering Committee;

  2. Implements approved PSQ plans and activities;

  3. Coordinates all the requirements of committees/subcommittees concerning PSQ operations;

  4. Coordinates with all the regions the preparation and implementation of PSQ plans and activities;

  5. Recommends the concept design for PSQ materials and tokens; and

  6. Documents all its activities and furnishes the Secretariat a copy of the same.


Administrative and Regional Coordination Subcommittee

Chair:        Janice R. Ybañez
Co-Chair:   Gina A Perido
Members:
     Ranelie Y.Olmos   Nerissa D. Guillermo
Support:
     Alma E. Atilano   Sylvia R. Agas
     Ace Divino P. Encina   Oliver T. Campo
     Jeremiah O. Martinez  

Terms of Reference

  1. Coordinates with regional offices regarding the conduct of Regional Championships' mechanics and guidelines, including infrastructure facilities available;

  2. Prepares, reproduces, and disseminates announcements, schedule, registration procedures, information sheets, information bulletins and travel arrangements for the regional championship/champions/coaches in coordination with the concerned Committees/Subcommittees (Technical, Publicity and Promotions, Secretariat);

  3. Coordinates with the Technical Committee representatives to the regions for the mechanics and guidelines of the conduct of Regional Championships;

  4. Prepares travel papers and other related travel arrangements of the Technical Committee's representatives to the regions, and the regional champions and their coaches who will travel to the venue of the National Finals;

  5. Scouts and prepares the contest venue and food for the National Finals and other pre-contest events in coordination with the IT and the Physical Arrangements Subcommittees

  6. Provides inputs to the Secretariat in the preparation of Information Bulletin Nos. 3 (Regional Championships) and No. 4 (Administrative Arrangements for the Regional Champions and Coaches);

  7. Prepares trophies, medals, and/or certificates to be given to regional champions and national winners, coaches and schools as well as token for the guests; and

  8. Documents all its activities and furnishes the Secretariat, through the Operations Committee, copy of the same


Publicity and Promotions Subcommittee

Chair:        Minerva Eloisa P. Esquivias
Co-Chair:   Vincent Morris D. Olaivar
Members:
     Cristy A. Oliveros   Virginia R. Belen
     Shiela Marie V. Moreno   Ethel C. Sia
     Honeyleen N. Novilla   Roel Victor T. Cruz
     Edito B. Grande   Gerry I. Labatorio
     Aliw B. Cabuguas  

Terms of Reference

  1. Prepares, recommends, and implements publicity and promotions plans to drum up interest for the PSQ through the use of print and broadcast media for approval by the National Steering Committee through the Chairperson of the Operations Committee;

  2. Oversees the photo and video recording of the PSQ National Finals and pre-contest activities for documentation and other purposes;

  3. Conceptualizes the design for the promotional and other print materials for the PSQ

  4. Conceptualizes and oversees the activities for the pre-contest briefing, and

  5. Documents all its activities and furnishes the Secretariat, through the Operations Committee, copy of the same.


IT Subcommittee

Chair:        Dem. Cynthia P. Bondame
Co-Chair:   Edgar M. Fajutagana
Members:
     Veronica P. Pido   Elpidio C. Nogales, Jr.
     Melchor Marcelino L. Olmos   Amador A. Trazo
     Johnny P. Martinez Jr   Jeffrey A. Ocaya
     Michael Ryan S. Puncia   Lolita T. Doucette
     Maria Paz E. Sulpico   Rhodora L. Correa
     Froilan B. Lotho   Edgar C. Nogales

Terms of Reference

  1. Recommends and implements plans for the computerized scoring system, or other IT innovations to be used in the National Finals, in coordination with the Technical Committee, for approval by the National Steering Committee through the Chairperson of the Operations Committee;

  2. Prepares necessary audio-visual materials for the National Finals and pre-contest activities in coordination with concerned Committees/Subcommittees; and

  3. Inspects and approves the site for the National Finals in coordination with the Administrative and Regional Coordination

  4. Documents all its activities and furnishes the Secretariat, through the Operations Committee, copy of the same.


Physical Arrangement SubCommittee

Chair:        Raul M. Ludovice
Co-Chair:   Milanda D. Manalo
Members:
     Francisco B. Tan   Ariel T. Valdemor
     Rolando D. Marquez   Ferdinand Paul M. Mararac
     Herbert G. Villaruel   Michael Johnson N. Zari
     Arnel B. Bulambao   Aristophanes C. Ramos

Terms of Reference

  1. Prepares the physical arrangements of the machines, equipment, and other materials i.e. backdrop to be used during the National Finals in coordination with the Logistics Committee, and the IT and Publicity and Promotions Subcommittee

  2. Inspects and prepares the site for the National Finals and other pre-contest activities in coordination with the Administrative and Regional Coordination and the Publicity and Promotions Subcommittee;

  3. Arranges transport facilities to transport equipment including NSO crew to and from NSO and contest venue of the National Finals;

  4. Transports and installs the equipment, e.g. computers, projectors, screens, etc., and other materials related to the conduct of the National Finals; and

  5. Documents all its activities and furnishes the Secretariat, through the Operations Committee, copy of the same


SECRETARIAT

Chair:         Clemente S. Manaog
Co-Chair:    Edna L. Helmuth
Members:
     Flordeliza L. Teves          Lorelie Paraiso
     Florante C. Varona          Mohammad I. Victor
     Esterlina B. Grande          Catherine V. Jorda

Terms of Reference

  1. Serves as the documentor of the National Steering Committee meetings;

  2. Prepares Information Bulletin Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, and supplements if necessary;

  3. Prepares invitation letters for speakers and guests;

  4. Prepares program of activities for the National Finals in consultation with the National Steering Committee;

  5. Prepares the master script of the emcee/s during the National Finals in coordination with the Operations and Technical Committees;

  6. Takes charge of registration and protocol for the National Finals;

  7. Prepares final report and executive report for the sponsors of the 15th PSQ;

  8. Compiles and documents all reports for the 15th PSQ from the Regional Championships and the National Finals; and

  9. Performs other secretariat function as may be deemed necessary


REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE

The suggested composition of the RSC are:

Chair:        NSO Regional Director
Co-Chair:   Representative from PSA
                 DOST Regional Director
Members:
     Representative from CHED, NEDA, DEPEd, POPCOM,
     DOLE, BAS, RSCC, Other government agencies, Private Sector

Terms of Reference

  1. Convenes the Regional Steering Committee and conducts regular meetings as maybe necessary for the smooth conduct of Regional Eliminations;

  2. Mobilizes various regional organizations to provide logistic support to the Regional Elimination;

  3. Solicits prizes and other incentives to be given to Regional Champions and their coaches;

  4. Takes charge of the registration of contestants in the Regional Elimination and their coaches using prescribed procedures;

  5. Designates 4 out of 5 members of the Board of Judges for Regional Elimination;

  6. Informs all qualified contestants for Regional Elimination of the date, time and place of Regional Elimination;

  7. Approves program of activities for Regional Elimination;

  8. Submits to the National Steering Committee the necessary documents and other information pertinent to the regional winners; and

  9. Submits a summary report to the National Steering Committee on the conduct of the Regional Elimination.


ACRONYMS

ADB - Asian Development Bank
BAS - Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
BLES- Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics
BSP - Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
CHED - Commission on Higher Education
DEPEd - Department of Education
DOLE - Department of Labor and Employment
DOST - Department of Science and Technology
ISU - Idaho State University
IT - Information Technology
NSCB - National Statistical Coordination Board
NSO -National Statistics Office
PSA - Philippine Statistical Association
POPCOM -- Commission on Population
RSCC -Regional Statistical Coordination Committee
SRTC - Statistical Research and Training Center
UNSIAP - United Nations Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific


Questions may be directed to:


THE PSQ SECRETARIAT


Clemente S. Manaog
National Statistics Office
R. Magsaysay Blvd. Sta. Mesa, Manila
Tel. Nos. 715-6502/713-7074

PSQ-Secretariat@census.gov.ph