For the fifth consecutive year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) successfully hosted the 5th National Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Quiz Bee on 28 February 2025, at the PSA Headquarters in Quezon City. This annual event, a key highlight of the Civil Registration Month celebrations, brought together the best and brightest from the Local Civil Registry Offices (LCROs) across the country.

The 5th National CRVS Quiz Bee saw 17 representatives from various LCROs across the Philippines compete for the coveted championship title. These participants were selected from different regions, each bringing their expertise and knowledge in civil registration and vital statistics. Supported by their Chief Statistical Specialists, each representative was fully backed by their region's statistical leadership. 

The quiz bee consisted of three rounds, ranging from easy to difficult questions testing the 17 contestants’ knowledge in: 

    • Civil registration processes 

    • Vital statistics 

    • Legal frameworks and technical regulations    

The competition aimed to promote knowledge-sharing and foster a spirit of excellence among the LCROs.

The competition was exciting, especially during the final rounds. Estrellita L. Santorin, the Municipal Civil Registrar (MCR) of Almeria, Biliran (Region VIlI), and Mayvell T. Trinidad, Registration Officer Il of the LCRO San Miguel, Surigao del Sur (CARAGA), faced-off in a dramatic tie-breaker round. After a tense battle of wits, Ms. Trinidad claimed the second runner-up title, securing her place among the top performers of the competition.

Lorlyn Flordeliz P. Ulit, the City Civil Registrar of Batac City, Ilocos Norte (Region I), took the first runner-up spot, earning well-deserved recognition for her steady and commendable performance throughout the competition.

An exciting turn of events, Ms. Rosa P, Bringuela, the LCRO of Cuartero, Capiz (Region VI), emerged as the quiz bee champion. Ms. Bringuela consistently scored the highest points in both the easy and difficult rounds, demonstrating her exceptional knowledge of civil registration and vital statistics. Her well-earned victory was met with cheers and applause from her supportive team who proudly celebrated her achievement.  
  

The competition was judged by a distinguished panel of experts from the PSA. The panel included Assistant National Statistician Marizza B. Grande of the Civil Registration Service, OIC-ANS Atty. Henedine P. Palabras of the Fraud Management and Client Management Service, Division Chiefs Thelma P. Kahanding of the Civil Registration Services Division, Emilio C. Querubin, Jr. of the Civil Register Management Division, OIC-Division Chief of the Vital Statistics Division Marjorie B. Villaver, and Atty. Evelyn Beltran, Attorney IIl of the Legal Service.

Their expertise was crucial in ensuring the fairness and accuracy of the quiz bee and in determining the winners.

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