La Union regional representative Robin Justin B. Catbagan, a 3rd year Bachelor of Information Technology student from DMMMSU-MLUC, clinched the second highest place in the recently concluded 34th National Statistics Month (NSM) Regional Infographics Contest held at the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1(DSWD-FO1) on October 17, 2023 at the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1(DSWD-FO1).

With the 34th NSM’s theme, “Accelerating Progress: Promoting data and statistics for healthy Philippines,” the contest was conducted and judged on the spot, giving the competitors freedom of what they wanted to include in their infographic pieces.

Catbagan’s infographic focused on the vital statistics of the Ilocos Region. He tackled the region’s population, birth, marriage, and death rates.

In an interview with Catbagan, he said that he was happy enough to represent both La Union and DMMMSU and that he was grateful enough for the support given to him by his advisers, friends, and family. He further said that this was her first time joining an Infographics Contest, making it a memorable achievement for him. Catbagan was and accompanied by Mr. Rogelio Joshua B. Catbagan III.

He competed with three other representatives from Ilocos Norte (John Patrick T. Calma, Champion), Ilocos Sur (Paula Denise Concepcion, 2nd Runner-up), and Pangasinan (Edison E. Ramillo III, 3rd Runner-up).

Each of the winners received a certificate of recognition and a cash prize at the awarding ceremonies of the event. (By RJC)