“Tech skills aren’t just for techies anymore.” This was the clear takeaway from the BYTe Quiz Bee 2025, where 27 participants from diverse fields battled it out in a fierce display of IT knowledge. The competition highlighted an exciting trend: tech-savvy talent is emerging from unexpected disciplines.
The IT Quiz Bee 2025, held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at CIS 303, College of Information Sciences, was a thrilling showcase of knowledge and skill. This annual competition, open exclusively to non-IT students enrolled at Benguet State University, aimed to promote IT literacy and spark interest in technology among students from diverse academic disciplines.
A total of 27 participants from five colleges took part in the competition, representing the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Home Economics and Technology, College of Information Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, and the College of Public Administration and Governance. Contestants came from a wide range of degree programs, including Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA), Bachelor of Arts in English Language (BAEL), Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND), Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS BIO), Bachelor of Science in Food Technology (BSFT), and Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS).
The event featured a series of challenging questions covering various IT concepts, putting participants' technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and quick thinking to the test. After an intense showdown, Kirby Crozzle Dupingay Pablito, a BSND 3B student, emerged as the champion. Marlon Vicente (BSFT 3A) secured second place, while Julian Ocampo (BAEL 3B) claimed third place, rounding out the top winners.
📊 Complete Results
Here is the full list of participants, along with their scores and accuracy rates from the BYTe Quiz Bee 2025:
| Rank | Participant | Degree | Correct Answers | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirby Crozzle Dupingay Pablito | BSND 3B | 89% | 90,737 |
| 2 | Marlon Vicente | BSFT 3A | 83% | 86,855 |
| 3 | Julian Ocampo | BAEL 3B | 81% | 83,891 |
| 4 | Xyra Mae Leoncion | BAEL 1B | 82% | 82,087 |
| 5 | Mathena Eury Lagartera | BPA 1D | 76% | 76,368 |
| 6 | Samantha Alfonso | BLIS 1A | 73% | 72,448 |
| 7 | Novy Cubangay | BPA 1D | 72% | 72,035 |
| 8 | Theo Narcise | BPA 1D | 72% | 71,768 |
| 9 | Chester Cloude Velasco | BS BIO 1D | 70% | 71,724 |
| 10 | Mia Angela Paway | BAEL 3B | 70% | 71,562 |
| 11 | Nathan Santos | BPA 1D | 70% | 71,359 |
| 12 | Unidentified Player – Disqualified | BIO2AMAC | 68% | 68,718 |
| 13 | Jerich Tacagon | BPA 1D | 66% | 65,582 |
| 14 | Rosalie Payakit | BPA 1D | 64% | 64,817 |
| 15 | Allysa Rose Bulong | BPA 1D | 64% | 64,127 |
| 16 | Prenzyl Kyle Casio | BLIS 1A | 62% | 61,823 |
| 17 | Regene Sinong | BPA 1D | 61% | 61,348 |
| 18 | Unidentified Player – Disqualified | BIO 2A GMan | 61% | 61,323 |
| 19 | Brent Ullyisis Bauding | BPA 1D | 60% | 60,602 |
| 20 | Jasmine Darines | BPA 1D | 60% | 60,335 |
| 21 | Irish Compalas | BPA 1D | 58% | 58,971 |
| 22 | Norgeth Gantas | BPA 1D | 57% | 58,366 |
| 23 | Jolina Changitan | BAEL 3A | 57% | 57,044 |
| 24 | Pearl Bay-an | BPA 1D | 55% | 56,014 |
| 25 | Princess Ann Ambros | BPA 1D | 46% | 47,245 |
| 26 | Jon Sedruol Dela Pena | BPA 1D | 45% | 44,203 |
| 27 | Lovelene Joy Tulawan | BPA 1D | 40% | 39,611 |
Keep Exploring & Level Up Your Skills
The BYTe Quiz Bee 2025 proved that IT knowledge is no longer just for tech majors—it’s a powerful tool for all students. Whether you want to sharpen your skills, explore new technologies, or strengthen your leadership mindset, we’ve got you covered.
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