by Mher B. Rivera
Teacher III, MNCHS

Aimed at strengthening education by promoting academic excellence in the Philippine History, Mathematics, Science and Technology, good values, leadership, peace, unity, brotherhood and love of country, the Division of Masbate City held the 32^nd National Quiz Bee Foundation (Division Eliminations) on February 9, 2012 at the Division Office Conference Hall, Masbate City.

The winners per learning area were the following:

Science & Technology

            1^st– Sydney Dave Formarejo-Masbate National Comprehensive HS

                        Coach: Mher B. Rivera

            2^nd– Valerie Tanutan-Capitolina O. Legaspi MHS

                        Coach: Noreen E. Abenir

            3^rd– Shine Abelita-MNCHS

                        Coach: Mher B. Rivera

            4^th– Jeffrey Caponga- Osmeña High School

                        Coach: Jake A. Nuñez

Elem. Mathematics

            1^st – Martin Marcaida- Amancio Aguilar ES

                        Coach: Marly D. Salazar

            2^nd– Kristine Eve Yano-Jose Zurbito Sr. ES

                        Coach: Glovith L. Hilonggo

            3^rd– Jerome Beato- Anas ES

                        Coach: Marlene L. Cabalitan

            4^th– Hannah Esquillo- B. Titong ES

                        Coach: Rosaleo P. Asprer

                     Ma. Antonette Evangelista- N. Delos Santos ES

                        Coach: Mary Joy Romero

                     Jane Mae C. Tolesio- Tugbo ES

                        Coach: Maricris A. Mijares

                        5^th – Bianca Therese Tamayo-Dominic Elem. School

                                    Coach: Adelfa E. Bacolod

            Elem. MAKABAYAN

                        1^st– Antonette Clemente-Jose Zurbito Sr. ES

                                    Coach: Fe J. Cordero

                        2^nd-Mary Ann Valladores- Batuhan East ES

                                    Coach: Marife C. Gutierrez

                        3^rd– Keisha Therese Bartolata- Dominic ES

                                    Coach: Adelfa E. Bacolod

                        4^th– Vevienne Derudar- Biyong ES

                                    Coach: Jennifer P. Cantuba

                        5^th-Ma. Christine Barruga

                                    Coach: Gracia T. Tualla

The first place winner in each category received a quiz bee division champion certificate and medal and the division runners up certificate of recognition.

The activity was facilitated by Dr. Jemnah A. Macabe, EPS I-Science, Ms. Myrna E. Magbojos, Mathematics Coordinator and Ms. Bennett J. Almiñe, Social Studies Coordinator, in cooperation with the Quiz Bee Foundation.