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The theme for the 4th NBQB is “Live the Word, Build a Better World.” Ms. Maria Goolsby of UnionBank presented this as a challenge in her response. She noted that in many other places, God and his Word are being set aside. She then challenged the benefactor and sponsors to do more for the Word. The work cannot be entrusted wholly to priests and religious. The lay faithful should be more active to help build a better world for the future generations. The Bible Quiz should be sponsored not just by institutions but also by individuals.

Ms. Marlu Balmaceda of SGV & Company hosted the short program of the launching which included an audio-visual presentation of the 3rd National Bible Quiz (SPNBQ 2012).  It covered  the “race to the finish”: the elimination rounds, the regional finals, and the championship. Copies of the Souvenir Program that features the entire competition were also distributed.

Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SPNBQ, reviewed the events of the last competition and shared what lies ahead. The 4th BQ will expand to Bicol and Dumaguete City. Preparations are also made for “St. Paul Bible Quiz on the Air” that will be aired at Radio Veritas in early afternoon of Sunday. This will involve parishes and trans-parochial communities. Fr. Domie then emphasized the Lord’s command to teach his saving acts to children and grandchildren (Dt 4:9).

Other presenters included Mr. Nelson Madrid, who rendered two Tagalog songs as breaker; Fr. Cris Cellan, SSP, Director General for the Apostolate who explained the contents of the Sponsor Kit and invited everyone to double their efforts in the days ahead and Fr. Jose Aripio, the SSP Provincial Superior who thanked and encouraged everyone in his closing remarks.

Among those who came were Mrs. Felicidad Sy of SM and  representatives of Philtrade Asia, Inc., UnionBank, SM Supermalls, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Asia Pacific College and ABS-CBN.  Prayers were offered for Mr. Isagani Yambut, publisher of Inquirer and faithful supporter of the Bible Quiz who passed away last year.


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