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Learning PDS QUIZ BEE 2019:
Curves
Leap To A New P.A.G.E.

By Dr. Mary Charmaine G. Castillo, FPDS

he PDS Quiz Bee has always been
one of the most anticipated events
Tfor residents and consultants of our
11 PDS training institutions. However, it
could be said that for this year’s edition,
the preparations were off to a not so good
start, with the grim possibility of it not
pushing through looming heavily in the air.
Thankfully though, as the saying goes, when
God closes a door, He opens a window. And
it was no ordinary window, as it was one
that opened to many new and exciting
changes. For the 2019 PDS Quiz Bee, we
had a new venue, a new CME partner, a
new logo, a new Battle of the Masters game Battle of the Masters
and a new judge (one of whom happens to
be yours truly!). This was also an occasion The first two rounds began with heated USTH, who were all declared winners
of many firsts- this was the first time it was competition. The questions revolved on and received cash prizes. Witnessing this
held at the Lung Center Auditorium, the various topics such as General Information, “Battle”, I should say that all the “Masters”
first time we awarded all the past Quiz Bee Entertainment-Arts-Literature, General were winners in their own right. Done in the
winners their individual trophies, and the Science- Medicine, Dermatology and PDS spirit of fun, they gamely tried to answer
first time the very first Quiz Bee winner trivia. After the first two rounds, some each and every puzzle, really analyzing (and
regained their crown! Oh, but let’s not get teams started to break away from the rest, overanalyzing) each one. The individual
ahead of our story. with SCFI and EAMC leading the pack and antics of our fun-loving consultants made
UP-PGH and SLMC not too far behind. the Battle of the Masters hands down the
I have already stated that the 2019 edition most memorable segment of the whole
of the PDS was the first time for me to After 2 grueling rounds, to give the CHOSEN Quiz Bee Cup this year!
serve as a judge. On a personal note, I am 22 a breather, we shifted gears for the
grateful to have played a small role in a “Battle of the Masters”. The Chairpersons After the levity provided by the Battle of
team composed of seasoned, hardworking or RTOs of the 11 training institutions had the Masters, it was back to some serious
judges who have done their best to ensure business. Round 3 proved to be a crucial
its success year by year. Being a first-time round, which caused a shift in the standings.
judge wasn’t the only first for me, since this The top 3 teams who were eligible to move
year was also my first time to personally on to the Championship Round were EAMC,
attend the PDS Quiz Bee. I can definitely say MMC and UP-PGH.
it was everything my co-judges said it would
be, and more. Even before the actual event For the make or break Championship Round,
started, I thought I was there to witness a questions were much harder. Although
UAAP championship game- with spectators EAMC had topped the first 3 rounds, in
coming in full battle gear armed with this Final Round, all scores were back to
props such as balloons and sintra boards Quiz bee judges: Drs. Noemi Ramos, zero. After the first 5 grueling questions, it
bearing the larger than life photos of the Juliet Macarayo (Overall Chair), Charmaine was still anybody’s ballgame, but the last
contestants, and most importantly letting Castillo and Christene Pearl Arandia question determined the clear winner.
out their loudest cheers and screams in While the audience waited with bated
support of their teams. The atmosphere to compete in a different kind of game. This breath for the results, they were serenaded
was fun and electric! Shortly after the year, we took inspiration from the game by the sweet voice of Dr. Mary Grace Rivero
introductions, the representatives of the ‘4 pics and 1 word’. The contestants were of USTH. Finally, and to much audience
11 PDS accredited training institutions shown 10 puzzles, with only 20 seconds to applause, UP-PGH was declared the 2019
(nicknamed the CHOSEN 22) put their game give their final answer. The top 3 scorers PDS Quiz Bee Champions. Represented by
faces on as they were ready to bring pride were Dr. Jasmin Jamora of SCFI, Dr. Karen Dr. Dianne Katherine Salazar-Paras and Dr.
and glory to their respective institutions. Alabado of SPMC and Dr. Rose Aguila of Veronica Marie E. Ramos, they achieved

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