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Pinoy students win 56 medals in science, math olympiad

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09/07/2011

Filipino students show their medals and trophies at the awarding ceremony of the 8th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad in Naga City. Photo courtesy of MTG

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino students representing the country bagged a total of 56 medals in the recently concluded 8th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) for Primary Schools in Naga City, Camarines Sur.

Dr. Simon Chua, IMSO chief organizer and president of the Mathematics Trainers Guild-Philippines (MTG), said this is the "best showing of the Philippines" since the country participated in the event.

The Philippine team won 6 gold medals, 12 silvers and 38 bronzes in the contest, which was held from September 2 to 6.

Farrell Wu of MGC New Life Christian Academy in Taguig won as Champion in Theory in Math while Raphael Villaluz of San Beda College-Alabang emerged as Experiment Champion in Science.

Two students from Singapore won as overall champions in math and science. The Southeast Asian city-state won 6 gold and 6 silver medals.

Other big winners include Thailand (6 golds, 13 silvers and 4 bronzes), Indonesia (3 golds, 4 silvers and 7 bronzes) and China (3 golds, 4 silvers and 3 bronzes).

A total of 268 contestants joined this year's IMSO. Other participating countries include South Korea, Iran, Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, India and Taiwan.

Below are the Filipino students who won medals in the 8th IMSO:

MATH CATEGORY
Gold medalists

1. Farrell Eldrian Wu
2. Sedrick Scott Keh
3. Clyde Wesley Ang
4. Errol John Suarez

Silver medalists

1. Andrea Jaba
2. Alberto John Patupat
3. Elijamin Wolfgang Claveria
4. Mark Christopher Uy
5. John Aries Ceazar Hingan
6. Patrick Allen Tanada
7. Miguel Lorenzo Ildesa

 Bronze medalists

1. Shaquille Wyan Que
2. Terence Brian Tsai
3. Kyle Aiden Gattud
4. Frederick Matthew Corpuz
5. Vicente Raphael Chan
6. Luke Matthews Bernardo
7. Mark Ebson Susana
8. Samantha Louise Wong
9. Justine Marcus Opulencia
10. Jilian Therese Robredo
11. Jose Ignacio Locsin
12. Emmanuel Paolo Santos
13. Rugilyn Briones
14. Angela Claire Panes
15. Viq Ashley Alentajan
16. Christopher John Borja
17. Cheska Marina Hufano

SCIENCE CATEGORY
Gold medalists

1. Raphael Villaluz
2. Christian Philip Gelera

Silver medalists

1. Aroanna Sofia Ramos
2. Mikaela San Ramon
3. Xavier Jefferson Ray Go
4. Yna Mari Ojeda
5. Hazel France Doblon

Bronze medalists

1. Miko Johnson Co
2. Justin Brian Razon
3. Christian Joseph Naldoza
4. Lorenz Matthew Tech
5. Azriel Cais Baluyut
6. Matthew Johann Uy
7. Frances Marie Lyle Coralde
8. Guinevere Soria
9. Ina Francesca Caramoan
10. Franchell Eda Javier
11. Luis Alfonso Montales
12. Q-Shane Lilian Fortuna
13. Miguel Angelo Bondad
14. Reyshell Marie Lat
15. Paolo Carmelo Notorio,
16. Lorenzo Thomas Lazaro
17. Jehiel Angelica Mari Cea
18. Kristine Mae Alo
19. Christopher James Balayan
20. Norking Ace Sagle
21. Mary Katherine Balane