LOOK: ASEAN national data science competition finals

College students from several universities and colleges across the country compete in the Philippine national finals of Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Data Science Explorers on Wednesday at the Mapua University in Makati City.

De La Salle University students Patrick Matthew Chan and Meygen Cruz present their project on “Education solutions towards a better ASEAN: Explaining the relationship between budget, educational attainment, and economy.” (Photo by Daphne Galvez / INQUIRER.net)

Twenty students, representing 10 teams comprising of two each, presented their data-driven insights on selected social issues in ASEAN member countries to the panel of judges from the ASEAN, SAP, and the Ayala Foundation.

Social issues highlighted in the competition included health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, decent work, economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, and sustainable cities and communities. /muf