The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) clinched third place in both the Statistical Infomercial and Statistical Infographics Contests during the 37th National Statistics Month (NSM) Closing and Awarding Ceremony at Casa Real de Iloilo on October 29.
UPV’s entry to the Statistical Infomercial Contest was produced by a team of 12 fourth-year BS in Statistics students from UPV Statistical Society’s Batch 2023. Their entry explored tourism-related statistics and how these figures serve as a guide on how natural resources, locals, and limitations should be given importance in tourism development.
Meanwhile, third-year BS in Statistics student Angelie Pearl Endoma clinched third place in the Statistical Infographics Contest. The infographic highlighted the Philippine tourism industry through statistical data, presenting key indicators that illustrate its economic contributions, employment opportunities, foreign visitor arrivals, and the challenges affecting its recovery and development.
It also featured UPV’s contributions to regional tourism through research and community initiatives focused on sustainable tourism in island communities and cultural heritage preservation.
The Statistical Infomercial Contest was spearheaded by West Visayas State University, while the Statistical Infographics Contest was organized by the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. (PSAI) Region 6 Chapter. Both competitions were held in line with the 37th NSM theme, “Tuklas Pilipinas: Statistics as Beacon Towards Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Tourism.”
Written by Germaine Lois Escleto and Cyan Alemania
