The University of Northern Philippines successfully held the annual Philippine Consortium for Science, Mathematics, and Technology, Inc (PCSMT), Quiz Bowl and Chairmanship Turnover Ceremony from April 2 to 4, 2025 at the UNP Gymnasium in Vigan City Ilocos Sur. With the reigning theme “Innovation in Action: Shaping Tomorrow with Science, Mathematics, and Technology.” In resonance with the speech of Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillio, the president of PASUC, encouraged participants to lead as future scientists and innovators, shaping the nation’s progress.
The Chemistry Quiz Bowl held on April 3, conducted after the Biology Quiz Bowl. Featured three intense rounds: easy, moderate, and difficult rounds, followed by a tiebreaker to determine the final rankings. Twenty-four delegations, forty-eight brilliant minds competing for the top spot.
Tarlac State University (TSU) claimed victory with 24 points, facing head to head with Batangas State University (BatSU) with 23 points, closely followed by Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) with 21 points, Central Luzon State University garnering 14 points, while a nerve-wrecking clincher round between Isabela State University (ISU) and Palawan State University (PalSU) ended when Palawan State University (PalSU) emerged securing the fifth place position with 13 points.
Representing Tarlac State University’s (TSU) victorious team were James Emil Matthew Canlas, Isabella Marie Vasques, and their coach Mr. Roosevelt Tabang. Their triumph was the result of dedication, teamwork, and strategic preparation.
In an exclusive interview, TSU team expressed their elation over their hard-earned victory. “It was all worth the effort” they quote, he added. “We dedicated time to review, and with the guidance of our coach, we are grateful to have achieved the result he deserves” echoing the sentiment of gratitude to their coach.
“This victory means everything to us” Canlas stated, “It is an honor to bring recognition to our university and to represent our institution with pride” Vasquez commented as this competition also serves as a practice for their board exam, as the duo are fourth year graduating students.
The PCSMT Chemistry Quiz Bowl, held at the UNP Gymnasium was a resounding success, providing a platform for academic excellence. The competition brought various universities together and demonstrated the power of chemistry to spark and fuel ambition in your minds. The event itself inspires the next generations of innovative minds.
Article by Jann Marielle Rabang
