DepEd Tayo Rizal San Mateo Senior High School emerged as the champion in the Pasion Cup 2025: Battle of the Brains Accounting Quiz Bee, held on February 12, 2025, at the NCBA Cubao Campus Auditorium. The event was part of the 58th Founding Anniversary celebration of the National College of Business and Arts (NCBA) and took place during the institution’s Open House.
The competition brought together senior high school students from Metro Manila and nearby provinces, showcasing their accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills.
San Mateo Senior High School secured the championship title, represented by Kathryn Claire B. Ceralde, Princess Samantha T. Asesor, and Jianna Marie Y. Morauda under the guidance of Coach Rosana N. Velena.
Other winners included:
1st Place: NU Fairview
Meridith Agatha A. Castro, Rhomierick R. Dela Rosa, Dustin Kyle A. Velasco
Coach: Femilene P. Oidem
2nd Place: National College of Business and Arts – Cubao
John Paolo H. Aurelio, Divine Grace C. Sagun, Ralph Jason B. Pascual
Coach: Ms. Alice C. Espejo
The event was hosted by the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), led by its Vice President for Academics, Alyzza Gonzales, with Ms. Visitacion Maribbay as the organization’s adviser. The quiz bee aimed to promote academic excellence and strengthen the skills of future accounting professionals.
NCBA takes pride in its Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) program, the flagship course of the institution, which continues to produce globally competitive accountants. The college welcomes students from the ABM strand who aspire to build their careers in accounting, finance, and business.
The Pasion Cup is an annual competition held in honor of Dr. Doroteo Pasion, the founder of NCBA, recognizing his legacy of promoting academic excellence and business leadership.
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