For the third year in a row, UPV Statistical Society of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) clinched Region VI’s prestigious “Best NSM Agency” award during the 35th National Statistics Month Closing and Awarding Ceremony, held at the National Museum of the Philippines in Iloilo City, October 25.
This year’s National Statistics Month (NSM) celebration centered around the theme “Advancing Data and Statistics through Digital Transformation: A Road to an Empowered Nation.” UPV StatSoc marked the occasion by organizing a range of events, including the annual region-wide Statistiktok and E-Poster contests for high school students alongside Philippine Statistics Authority Region 6 (PSA 6).
The organization also spearheaded several notable statistics-related activities, such as the Stat-Shirt Day, Free Statistics Consultation, Statcasm meme competition, and a three-part session on AI and Statistics in Digital Marketing in collaboration with Rethink Data. Other highlights included a series of weekly information drives, Stat Facts, and Stat Data Blunders.
In addition, UPV StatSoc co-hosted the Western Visayas Junior High School Regional Statistics Quiz on October 17 with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. Region 6 Chapter (PSAI 6), adding another milestone to their NSM contributions.
This lineup of initiatives helped UPV StatSoc bag the award, which serves as the highest honor for an agency or organization contributing significantly to the region’s celebration of the National Statistics Month through various activities.
The “Best NSM Agency” is awarded based on specific criteria: the variety of statistical activities conducted, the scope of participation in NSM activities at regional and national levels, volunteerism, and the sharing of resources and expertise.
Mary Arnelyn Andres, incumbent president of UPV StatSoc, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. She expressed her gratitude, attributing the achievement to the dedication of the organization’s executive committee, advisers Mr. Jaser John Dago-oc and Prof. Leah Araneta, the UPV Statistics faculty, and the UPV Statistical Society members.
“To my StatSoc family, this achievement is because of you, for you, and in service to you,” said Andres.
Established in 1990, National Statistics Month aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the value of statistics across society. This initiative, underscored by Presidential Proclamation No. 647 issued by President Corazon Aquino, seeks to enhance awareness and support for advancing the standards of statistics nationwide.
