A group of Filipino math aces has once again made the country proud following their exceptional performance in the recently concluded International Talent Mathematics Contest (ITMC) in Bangkok, Thailand from Feb. 22 to 25.
Dr. Simon Chua, head of Mathematics Trainers' Guild Phils. (MTG) which mentored the math-gifted Filipino elementary and high school students, said the Philippine team bagged a total of 71 medals (2 gold, 6 silver, 34 bronze and 29 merit medals) during the 10-nation competition participated by nearly 600 from host Thailand, Brazil, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the Philippines.
Chua explained the ITMC test was divided into 3 sections, composed of 29 problems plus one bonus problem that should be solved in 90 minutes. Electronic devices were not allowed during the examination.
He named the team's two gold medalists as Danica Grizel Nacin of Zambales National High School and Joshua Vaughn Asuncion of Unida Christian Colleges.
The silver medalists are John Terrence Piamonte of Regional Science High School of Region 1; Rohan Joaquin Francisco of Ateneo de Manila University; Aurora Lily Bulatao of Colegio San Agustin Binan; Jorahn Atheistan Lo of Soutgernside Montessori School; Avi Zanoah Asperin of St. Jude Catholic School, and Luis Mateo Gepaya of Davao City National High School.
The bronze medal winners are Jaime Gabrielld Diesta of Miriam College Nuvali; Shekinah Sumbacay of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities; Ralph Dave Guba and Jaren Lacasandile of Regional Science High School 1; Samarah Buenconsejo of Pangasinan Universal Institute; Vince Liam Placido of Grace Christian College; Ulbricht Uriel Patagol of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School; Ma. Reesabelle Roldan of Aklan Learning Centef; Jarrel Cedric Tan of Mothergoose Special School; Athena Kyrine Costales of Malagasang II Elementary School; Zachariah Vincent Abenoja of Elizabeth Seton School; Daniel James Veloso of Sto. Nino Sped Center; Louvel Janstin Angeles of St. Paul College of Makati; Sofia Cerise Tienes of College of St. Anthony; Baliamon Mamainte of Mary Help of Christians School; Zia Shaylee Pilapil of Holy Spirit Academy Malolos; Coly Spencer Nuez and Lyndon Josef Vinluan of Mother Goose Special School System; Joash Elliot Ong of Hope Christian High School; Dan Alfred Macam of Xavier School Nuvali; Drew Alexander Uy of Grace Christian College; Franco Sebastian Dee of San Beda College Alabang; Danielle Gabrielle Francesca Pascual of Colegio San Agustin Bulacan; Aminath Aleyah Grace Afsan of Ligao West Central School; Jaze Lauren Camargo of Jesus is Lord College Foundation; Alixter Shaun Chua of Grace Christian College; Nin Elisha Barbero of Falcob School; Georgina Shine Paz of College of St. Anthony; Sean Paulo Divina Gracia of Polomolok Central Elementary School; Laird Arlan Troncillo of St. John's Institute; Reane Haley Wee of La Salle Greenhills; Rhanjil Nastor of Regional Science High School I; Sofia Victoria Domingo of Xavier School Nuvali; Mark Daniel dela Rosa of Faith Catholic School, and Lianne Audrey Lindog of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities.
The Philippine delegation was headed by Mico Ventus, Myrna Agtarap and Mari Vic Avecilla.