Filipino whiz kids capture 37 medals in international math, English contests
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino mathematics geniuses and English aces captured 37 medals from two international competitions recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Mathematics Development Academy of the Philippines said the Philippine team won four gold, six silver and eight bronze medals at the 13th Asian Finals of the World-Math Fusion from July 26 to 28.
MATH WIZARDS – Filipino mathematics geniuses during the 13th Asian Finals of the World Math-Fusion Olympiad awarding ceremony in Malaysia. (Photo by MathDAP)
Meantime, the Filipino delegation to the 10th Global Finals of SPEAK International Competition bagged six gold, eight silver and five bronze medals.
SPEAK WINNERS – The Philippine delegation at the awarding ceremony of the 10th Global Finals of SPEAK International Competition in Malaysia. (Photo by PBOSF)
Competitors showcased their skills in listening, reading and composition writing.
The medalists are as follows:
13th Asian Finals of the World Math-Fusion Olympiad
GOLD MEDAL
- Alec Nathan Rongo – St. John’s Institute
- Maria Bernadette Landicho – Stonyhurst Southville International School
- Krystal Lim Tiong Soon – Grace Christian College
- Alvann Walter Paredes Dy – St. Jude Catholic School
SILVER MEDAL
- Lanz Arthur Gaurana – Trinity Christian School
- Juan Rafael Landicho – Philippine Science High School-Calabarzon
- John David Magnaye – Philippine Science High School-Main
- Armea Helena Sien Dimayacyac – Philippine Science High School-Main
- Walsh Nico Adrian Letran – St. Jude Catholic School
- Kei Hang Derek Chan – St. Jude Catholic School
BRONZE MEDAL
- Benjamin Dacles – Trinity Christian School
- Gian Paulo Oviedo – Trinity Christian School
- Marie Emmanuelle Martinez – UP Integrated School
- Erwyn Aenas Vibal – Philippine Science High School-Main
- Christian Joseph Bunyi – San Beda College-Alabang
- Eljan Cao – Philippine Science High School-Bicol
- John Florence Dizon – Philippine Science High School-Main
- Alexandra Brianne Gochian – St. Jude Catholic School
EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE
- Eric Fabian Deiv Mendez – Ateneo de Naga University Grade School
- Maria Martina Chiu – St. John’s Institute
- Eric Fabian Thirdy Mendez – Philippine Science High School-BRC
- Mariane Shane Gante – San Beda College-Alabang
- Lorraine Joy Calica – UST Junior High School
10th Global Finals of SPEAK International Competition
GOLD MEDAL
- Gregory Dy – Jubilee Christian Academy
- Gianna Patricia Jimenez – San Beda College Alabang
- Ambreinne Janne Fabila – St. Paul College Pasig
- Syd Spencer Teo – Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
- Rydel Ridley Lim – St. Stephen’s High School
- Alexandra Louis Chan – Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
SILVER MEDAL
- Mark Gomez Jr. – Trinity Christian School
- Patricia Gaille Tiu – Iloilo Scholastic Academy
- Jersey Jaclyn To – St. Stephen’s High School
- Hans Emmanuel Vargas – Ateneo de Zamboanga University
- Chantal Paige Vargas – Ateneo de Zamboanga University
- Simone Abigail Chua – St. Stephen’s High School
- Mehriell Ellice Ang – St. Jude Catholic School
- Alessandro Leane Chan – Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
BRONZE MEDAL
- Adrian Zachary Liong – MGC New Life Christian Academy
- Kohleen Rae Orpilla – Integrated Montessori Center
- Maria Tajan – St. Paul College Pasig
- Ivie Nyrelle Adiong – Saint Jude Catholic School
- Raianna Amihan Carandang – Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Paranaque
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