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| Philippine team members proudly display their medals and trophy and the country’s flag at the awarding ceremony of the 20th PMWC in Hong Kong. From left, Juan Rafael Landicho, John Florence Dizon, Theodore Abara, Walsh Nico Adrian Letran, Armea Helena Sien Dimayacyac, Alvann Walter Paredes Dy, Rovi Gabriel Dela Cruz and John David Magnaye. (Photo courtesy of The Manila Bulletin) |
The Philippine Team composed of Primary Level students bagged 4 awards in the 20Th Po Leung Kuk Primary Mathematics World Contest (PMWC) held in Hong Kong last July 16, 2107.
The PMWC aims to enhance the interests of primary level students in mathematics and also serve as a venue for academic and cultural exchange for the students of participating countries.
Organized by Po Leung Kuk and The Education University of Hong Kong, this year’s competition was composed of a field of 14 countries that included the United States, Australia, China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, South Africa, South Africa and the Philippines.
According to Dr. Simon Chua, COO of the Mathematics Trainers Guild of the Philippines (MTG), the Filipinos were awarded one silver, two bronze medals, and a merit award in the team contest.
The silver medal went to Alvannn Walter Paredes Dy of St. Jude Catholic School and the two bronze medals were awarded to Walsh Nico Adrian Letran, also of St. Jude Catholic School and John Florence Dizon of Calamba Elementary School.
In the team contest, all the three mentioned awardees were joined by Juan Rafael Landicho of Stonyhurst Southville International School. The PH team earned a Merit Award.
“I felt a sign of bronze or silver medal in my head,” Paredes Dy said, who was able to correctly answer 13 of the 15 questions.
The PH Team also included Rovi Gabriel Dela Cruz of Pasig Catholic College, Theodore Abara of La Salle Greenhills, Rovi Gabriel Dela Cruz of Pasig Catholic College, Armea Helena Sien Dimayacyac of Notre Dame of Greater Manila and John David Magnaye of Holy Rosary Academy of Las Pinas City.
The Team Leaders that accompanied the Philippine Contingent were Dr. Chua, Renard Eric Chua and deputy team leader Mikaela Angelina Uy.
The Philippine Team also bagged Second Runner-Up in the event last 2016.
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