USC: 9th National Quiz Bee Regional Finals -- Champion

Here is a report from Ferdinand S. Boncayao - CAS Department:

The University of San Carlos won the Championship of the Regional Finals (Region 7 - Central Visayas) of the 29th National Quiz Bee held last November 7, 2008 at the University of Southern Philippines Foundation Auditorium, Cebu City.

With nineteen (19) contestants from various schools, colleges and universities, Miguel Antonio B. Garcia, a 4th year Bachelor of Arts in Economics student and consistently ranked as No. 1 in the Dean's List of the College of Arts and Sciences - University of San Carlos, emerged as the Regional Champion in the Collegiate General Information and International Affairs Category. Mr. Garcia will represent the Central Visayas Region in the National Grand Finals of the National Quiz Bee which will be held on December 6, 2008 (Saturday) from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the PhilAmLife Auditorium, U.N. Ave., Manila.

Three other sudents of the College of Arts and Sciences who, together with Mr. Garcia, composed the University of San Carlos Team in the regional competition also gave outstanding performances:

Merachelle R. Borracho, AB Political Science 4 - ranked 3rd
Leinad Castrence R. Garces, AB Philosophy 3 - ranked 3rd
Ace Daryl D. Baruc, AB Political Science 4 - ranked 5th

The regional finalists throughout the country and their respective teacher-coaches will attend the Summit of the Super Quiz Bees on December 4 - 7, 2008 at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Conference Center & Hotel in Tagaytay City. This is an all-expense paid four-day live-in camp with tours, fellowships, environment seminar and sports activities.

The National Quiz Bee competitions are aired nationwide through ABS-CBN's Studio 23 Channel on Sundays at 12:00 Noon and worldwide through TFC Kapamilya Channel.