A group of young Filipino mathematics and science wizards ended the year 2021 with a bang and has made the country proud by winning the Science Overall Championship and 20 medals in the just-ended 18th International Math and Science Olympiad (IMSO), held last December 14 to 19 held virtually, which was hosted by KPM – Mathematics Education Clinic that is based in Bogor, Indonesia.
The 20 student Philippine team garnered a total of 5 gold medals, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals and one special award.
Reane Haley Marquez Wee, a Grade 4 student from Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, won the Science Overall Championship for being the top scorer amongst all Science participants. She will be receiving a special citation for this aside from her Gold Medal.
Other gold medalists are as follows:
| NO. | Name | Level | School | Category |
| 1. | Poh Leung, Shaun Lawrence Tiong | 6 | St Stephen’s High School | Math |
| 2. | Matic, Bianca Ysabel Vigo | 6 | PAREF Woodrose School For Girls | Science |
| 3. | Reyno, Ronald Jr. Talape | 6 | Precious International School Of Davao | Science |
| 4. | Salire, Moira Isabella San Juan | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Science |
The Silver Medalists are as follows:
| NO. | Name | Level | School | Category |
| 1. | Espocia, Mateo Inigo Santiago | 5 | Genesis Christian Academy Of SJDM, Inc. | Math |
| 2. | Quizon, Rafael Mikhail Pua | 5 | Grace Christian College | Math |
| 3. | Antonio, Aaron Jeffrey Cabacungan | 6 | De La Salle University Integrated School – Laguna Campus | Science |
| 4. | Jabanes, Alexi Gail Khohayting | 6 | Immaculate Conception Academy – Greenhills | Science |
| 5. | Lopingco, Caitlin Enrile | 6 | Victory Christian International School | Science |
| 6. | Lopingco, Peter Jacob Enrile | 5 | Victory Christian International School | Science |
| 7. | Madrazo , Lance Gabriel Torion | 6 | Zamboanga Chong Hua High School | Science |
| 8. | Valdoz, Chloe Pia Ysabel Milla | 5 | St Paul College Pasig | Science |
The Bronze Medalists are as follows:
| NO. | Name | Level | School | Category |
| 1. | Asuncion, Samantha Kaye Piencenaves | 5 | Oro Christian Grace School | Math |
| 2. | Hong, Kai Daniella Ty | 5 | Victory Christian International School | Math |
| 3. | Uy, Robert Henrik Diaz | 5 | St. John’s Institute, Bacolod City | Math |
| 4. | Pulusan, Feivel Nobleza | 6 | Hope Christian High School | Math |
| 5. | So, Reilyn Abbigayle Dy | 6 | Saint Jude Catholic School | Math |
| 6. | Navarro, Paul Vincent Leandrei Laylo | 6 | Stonyhurst Southville International School | Math |
| 7. | Rigor, Alyana Andrea Liwanag | 6 | Saint Pedro Poveda College | Science |
More than 300 international students took part in this year’s virtual edition of IMSO.
During the IMSO’s math tilt, contestants hurdled short answer, as well as essay-type and exploratory tests. Science contestants, on the other hand, were tasked to answer multiple choice and essay-type tests plus a two-part experiment.
IMSO aims to develop students’ full potentials in math and science, create an academic atmosphere, encourage innovations in research and development and promote cultural exchanges among math and science teachers and students worldwide.
Aside from the Philippines, this year’s IMSO participating countries also includes Bolivia, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
The Filipino students were led by team leader Jorell Lapating, mathematics tutor Hazel Joy Shi and science tutor Krystel Rose Sta. Teresa.
