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DOST recognizes student-achievers in int’l science, math tilts

By Raquel M. Espiritu
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The Department of Science and Technology, through the Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), has institutionalized a recognition system for youth achievers in international science and mathematics competitions that have been duly registered with SEI-DOST by national organizers.

The Youth Excellence in Science (YES) Awards is being implemented yearly to further motivate and inspire the youth to strive for excellence in the fields of science and mathematics.  The medals of distinction are conferred by the DOST Secretary or the DOST Regional Director to young Filipino students who are able to win gold, silver and bronze medals in the DOST-SEI recognized international science and math competitions.

Region 1 has a total of 33 students who topped in international science and mathematics competitions in CY 2014.  These students came from 12 leading secondary educational institutions in the region. 

To celebrate the remarkable feat of the regional awardees, DOST Region 1 held an awarding ceremonies on April 16, 2015 at 1pm – 5pm at the Diego Silang Hall, La Union Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union. 

The following are the student-medalists with their corresponding school and award/s:

SCHOOL
STUDENT
AWARD
TITLE OF COMPETITION
DATE
VENUE
LA UNION
BHC Educational Institution Inc.
Argana, Ralph Ernest
Gold
2014 I LOVE MATH SUMMER CAMP
July 26-29, 2014
Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, China
Calica, Lorraine Joy
Silver
2014 “Chong Hua Cup” Creative Mathematics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Gold
2014 Hong Kong Search for Star of the Math Olympics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Calubayan, Phylline
Bronze
King of Mathematics
June 28 – July 1, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Naraval, Paul Jeremiah
Silver
2014 “Chong Hua Cup” Creative Mathematics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Silver
2014 Hong Kong Search for Star of the Math Olympics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Nullar, Lovely Anne
Bronze
World Math Invitational
August 9-13, 2014
Taiwan
Ordono, Brylle Jade Lousie
Gold
2014 I LOVE MATH SUMMER CAMP
July 26-29, 2014
Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, China
Prestoza, Bert Joseph
Bronze
IMC – Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore



SCHOOL
STUDENT
AWARD
TITLE OF COMPETITION
DATE
VENUE
La Union Cultural Institute
Dy, Maxine
Bronze
World Math Invitational
August 9-13, 2014
Taiwan
Agoo Kiddie Special School
Carpio, Moses Christopher
Bronze
Pan Pacific Mathematics Olympiad
June 28 – July 1, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Bronze
King of Mathematics
June 28 – July 1, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Vineyard Christian Academy
Sabado, McGil
Bronze
2014 “Chong Hua Cup” Creative Mathematics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
ILOCOS SUR
Philippine Science High School – Ilocos Region Campus
Liclican, Sephi Mariz
Gold
2014 International Youth Mathematics Convention
December    2-5, 2014
Lucknow, India
Bronze
(Team Award)
2014 International Youth Mathematics Convention
December    2-5, 2014
Lucknow, India
Saint Paul College of Ilocos Sur
Domenden, Bijan
Bronze
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Corpuz, Llloyd Andrei
Silver
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Isaguirre, Jairus Carle
Silver
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Lapastora, Justin Matthew
Silver
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Chan, Raya Colleen
Silver
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
PANGASINAN
Merryland Motessori and High School
Alipio, Kiersten Tom
Bronze
Pan Pacific Mathematics Olympiad
June 28 – July 1, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Bolinao Integrated School
Dela Cruz, Cris Magdalene
Bronze
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Divine Word Academy of Dagupan
Cuna, Russlyn Coleen
Bronze
2014 I LOVE MATH SUMMER CAMP
July 26-29, 2014
Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, China
KAJ School
Pascua, Francis Matthew
Bronze
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Mother Goose Special Science High School, Inc.
Bonifacio, Anika Bettina
Gold
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Escano, Isabella Marie
Bronze
2014 Hong Kong Search for Star of the Math Olympics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Silver
2014 “Chong Hua Cup” Creative Mathematics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)



SCHOOL
STUDENT
AWARD
TITLE OF COMPETITION
DATE
VENUE
Mother Goose Special Science High School, Inc.
Lim, Ryanne Spencer
Gold
2014 I LOVE MATH SUMMER CAMP
July 26-29, 2014
Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, China
Moreno, Rufino Ser Louis IV
Silver
2014 I LOVE MATH SUMMER CAMP
July 26-29, 2014
Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, China
Pena, Janssen Reign
Silver
Malaysia International Mathematics Olympiad
November
21-24, 2014
Malaysia
Ragudo, Jan Hazel
Bronze
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Tamayo, Lyle Wynzel
Silver
11th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) for Primary School Students
October 5-11, 2014
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Tamayo, Lyra Winette
Bronze
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Maala, Cathlyn Therese
Silver
2014 Hong Kong Search for Star of the Math Olympics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Gold
2014 “Chong Hua Cup” Creative Mathematics
July 19-22, 2014
Hong Kong (China)
Quintin, Jan Cedrick
Bronze
11th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) for Primary School Students
October 5-11, 2014
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Gold (Prize)
2014 Australian Mathematics Competition
August 7, 2014
Philippines
Bronze
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore
Pangasinan Universal Institute
Cua, Mark Davidson
Gold (Individual and Team Award)
2014 International Youth Mathematics Convention
December    2-5, 2014
Lucknow, India
Jabanes, Jeffrey Jan
Bronze
World Math Invitational
August 9-13, 2014
Taiwan
Lim, Sean Christian
Silver
IMC - Singapore
August 1-4, 2014
Singapore


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