by Franklin P. Gumapon
DIPOLOG CITY, Feb. 29 (PIA) - - An education student from the HMIJ-Philippine Islamic College, Inc. in Zamboanga City has emerged as champion in the recently concluded regional elimination of the 32nd National Quiz Bee held at the Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College, Zamboanga City.
Reycard B. Cabanlit of HMIJ-Philippine Islamic College, Inc. bested other contestants coming from 14 public and private colleges throughout the region. He was followed by Kevin James E. Limbaga, a political science student from the Andres Bonifacio College (ABC) in Dipolog City.
The National Quiz Bee, which is conducted yearly by the Quiz Bee Foundation in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Sun Cellular and other sponsoring agencies, aims to test the extent of knowledge among students on general information and international affairs.
Cabanlit will represent the region in the national competition in March this year. His coach is Ms. Nuriza P. Jalani.
The schools joining the regional elimination were Andres Bonifacio College in Dipolog City, Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga City, HIMJ-Philippine Islamic College, Inc., Basilan State College, STI College Zamboanga, Brent Hospital and Colleges, Inc., Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology, J.H. Cerilles State College-Dumingag Campus, Universidad de Zamboanga, Computer Technologies Institute, St. columban College, Jose Rizal Memorial State University and Claret College of Isabela.
CHED-IX Regional Director Emmylou B. Yanga together with Regional Supervisor Arnold Jalem of Sun Cellular welcomed the participants in said competition. (FPG/PIA-Zamboanga del Norte)