GEM Students Stand Out in Several Math Competitions

Congratulations to our Goals for Excellence in Mathematics (GEM) students who continue to make their mark in the mathematics community through determination, perseverance, and passion for the subject.

Our GEM students bagged 24 medals at the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) Final Round on February 7, 2026. Competing against young mathematicians from different countries, they demonstrated their mathematical skills, perseverance, and dedication, bringing home an impressive collection of medals and representing the school with pride on the international stage.

From left, 1st row: Arkin Estolano (DLSZ 2035), Gavin Isaiah Gacusan (DLSZ 2035), Andrew Michael Castaños DLSZ 2036), Iñigo Sebastian Ricardo (DLSZ 2035), Theo Alonzo Buiser (DLSZ 2036), Jacqueline Guevara (DLSZ 2033), Austin Trey Riguera (DLSZ 2036), Iñigo Matteo Bautista (DLSZ 2033), Johan Marcus Santos (DLSZ 2035), Pierre Estolano (DLSZ 2036), Jacob Ryan Marasigan (DLSZ 2035), Gabriel Subion (DLSZ 2034) 2nd row: Laredo Miguel Caunca (DLSZ 2031), Anna Lucia Fernandez (DLSZ 2029), Caleb Ethan Guiang (DLSZ 2031), Kenzie Timothy Ong (DLSZ 2029)
From left, 1st row: Nadie Grace Revilla (DLSZ 2033), Harmony Chrysa Suarez (DLSZ 2036), Jaleene Janicah Hussein (DLSZ 2036) 2nd row: Taeho Lee (DLSZ 2027), Sean Nathan Magpantay (DLSZ 2029), Giada Villafuerte (DLSZ 2030), Adriel Keane Riguera (DLSZ 2028)
TIMO Gold medalists, from left: Gavin Isaiah Gacusan (DLSZ 2035), Jacqueline Guevara (DLSZ 2033), Theo Alonzo Buiser (DLSZ 2036)
TIMO Gold medalists, from left: Giada Villafuerte (DLSZ 2030), Harmony Chrysa Suarez (DLSZ 2036), Adriel Keane Riguera (DLSZ 2028)

Gold
Gavin Isaiah Gacusan (DLSZ 2035)

Adriel Keane Riguera (DLSZ 2028)

Harmony Chrysa Suarez (DLSZ 2036)

Theo Alonzo Buiser (DLSZ 2036)

Giada Villafuerte (DLSZ 2030)

Jacqueline Guevara (DLSZ 2033)


Silver
Andrew Michael Castaños (DLSZ 2036)

Laredo Caunca (DLSZ 2031)

Sean Nathan Magpantay (DLSZ 2029)

Megan Medina (DLSZ 2033)

Kenzie Timothy Ong (DLSZ 2029)

Nadie Grace Revilla (DLSZ 2033)

Iñigo Sebastian Ricardo (DLSZ 2035)

Austin Riguera (DLSZ 2036)

Gabriel Subion (DLSZ 2034)

Bronze
Iñigo Matteo Bautista (DLSZ 2033)

Arkin Estolano (DLSZ 2035)

Pierre Estolano (DLSZ 2036)

Anna Lucia Fernandez (DLSZ 2029)

Caleb Ethan Guiang (DLSZ 2031)

Jaleene Janicah Hussein (DLSZ 2036)

Taeho Lee (DLSZ 2027)

Akeem Sarapuddin (DLSZ 2037)

Johan Marcus Santos (DLSZ 2035)

Julia Helga Raquel Tan (DLSZ 2035)

This TIMO victory adds to an already stellar year, following an impressive haul of 197 medals across various local and international mathematics competitions last Academic Year. This continuous streak of excellence is a testament to their hard work and commitment beyond the classroom.

DLSZ Mathletes, from left, 1st row: Jace Cashius Cu (DLSZ 2036), Andrew Michael Castaños DLSZ 2036), Austin Trey Riguera (DLSZ 2036), Pierre Estolano (DLSZ 2036), Theo Alonzo Buiser (DLSZ 2036), Iñigo Matteo Bautista (DLSZ 2033), Madison Lya Tapiador (DLSZ 2036), Akeem Sarapuddin (DLSZ 2037), Lexus Paolo Cayton (DLSZ 2036), Johan Marcus Santos (DLSZ 2035), John Elkan Bautista (DLSZ 2037), Victoria Supetran (DLSZ 2037), Danielle Skye Torres (DLSZ 2037), Cris Antonio Limchoc (DLSZ 2037), Ayana Zoe Beatrice Rondeja (DLSZ 2036), Mateo Liam Jaro (DLSZ 2036), Lyra Carradine Adoremus (DLSZ 2035), Irene Margaret Divine Lapuz (DLSZ 2036), Gavi Mari Hortinela (DLSZ 2036), Matt Jaylord Magkawas (DLSZ 2035), Mateo James Ocho (DLSZ 2034), 2nd row: Karl Kristoff Leoncio (DLSZ 2033), Gabriel Subion (DLSZ 2034), Jacob Gavril Manadan (DLSZ 2033), Kristof Aviel Don Lu (DLSZ 2035), Jacqueline Marie Guevara (DLSZ 2033), Sophia Denise Africa (DLSZ 2033), Gavin Isaiah Gacusan (DLSZ 2035), Ocean Nathaniel Ramos (DLSZ 2035), Isaac Ancheta (DLSZ 2035), Iñigo Sebastian Ricardo (DLSZ 2035), Jacob Ryan Marasigan (DLSZ 2035), Arkin G. Estolano (DLSZ 2035), Brent Izekiel Escalona (DLSZ 2033), Rocco Lorenzo Castillo (DLSZ 2033), John Jotham Afable (DLSZ 2033) 3rd row: Jose Alfredo Montemayor (DLSZ 2030), Christian Joseph Malabanan III (DLSZ 2029), Julio Keeno Aldaba (DLSZ 2031), Caleb Ethan Guiang (DLSZ 2031), Anna Lucia Fernandez (DLSZ 2029), Francesca Raxine Garcia (DLSZ 2031), Joan Bae (DLSZ 2029), Audrey Marie Yason (DLSZ 2031), Kylie Isabella Rivera (DLSZ 2029), Aloysius Eitan Adoremus (DLSZ 2032), David Johannes Alvaro (DLSZ 2029), Khal Franco Sason (DLSZ 2032), Kenzie Timothy Ong (DLSZ 2029), Alessandra Dominique Cuento (DLSZ 2031), John Victor Guevara (DLSZ 2031), Alexandre Matthew Adrales (DLSZ 2030), Laredo Miguel Caunca (DLSZ 2031), Markus Dylan Ac-ac (DLSZ 2032), Gabriel Pierre Africa (DLSZ 2031)
DLSZ Mathletes, from left, 1st row: Nadie Grace Revilla (DLSZ 2033), Harmony Chrysa Suarez (DLSZ 2036), Keandre Martin Sibonga (DLSZ 2034), David Llyrenzo Capio (DLSZ 2037), Niña Therese Lim (DLSZ 2036), Jaleene Janicah Hussein (DLSZ 2036), Mary Gail Bernardino (DLSZ 2036) 2nd row: Liam Valeriano (DLSZ 2029), Elijah Solomon (DLSZ 2029), Giada Villafuerte (DLSZ 2030), Alathea De Leon (DLSZ 2030), Imymelvs Jordas (DLSZ 2030), Franze Montallana (DLSZ 2030), Sean Magpantay (DLSZ 2029), Pierre Soliva (DLSZ 2029) 3rd row: Taeho Lee (DLSZ 2027), Santino Alexander Austria (DLSZ 2027), Kervin Dominguez (DLSZ 2027), Ruzio Barangay (DLSZ 2027), Akiesha Francine Lombrio (DLSZ 2028), Yvarika Ynafleure Lapuz (DLSZ 2027), Eivan Nathaniel Dura (DLSZ 2028), Adriel Keane Riguera (DLSZ 2028), Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona (DLSZ 2028), Jacob Eulogio Rodriguez (DLSZ 2028), Sihu Park (DLSZ 2028)

They proudly represented the school in the following competitions:

  1. International Academic Competition Prelims 2026 – June 14, 2026

  2. International Kangaroo Mathematics Competition (IKMC) – April 6, 2026

  3. International Brilliant Minds Olympiad (IBMO) 6.0 Finals – March 28, 2026

  4. Big Bay Bei Final Round – March 14, 2026

  5. Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (Heat Round) – March 8, 2026

  6. Vietnam International Applied Mathematics Competition – Final Round – March 7, 2026

  7. Cavite Search for Math Wizards – March 7, 2026

  8. BEBRAS Final Round – February 7, 2026

  9. Math Without Borders (MWB) – Winter Round – January 24, 2026

  10. World International Mathematical Olympiad – Final Round – January 2, 2026

  11. Angkor Mathematics Competition (AMC) – December 13–14, 2025

  12. Asian Science & Maths Olympiad (ASMO) National Round – December 12, 2025

  13. German Math Olympiad – December 12, 2025

  14. Hua Xia Cup – December 12, 2025

  15. Sharing is Learning (SiL) – Math – November 29, 2025

  16. Eye Level Math Olympiad – November 15, 2025

  17. Noetic Math Challenge – November 12, 2025

  18. American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO) – November 8, 2025

  19. Mathematics Without Borders (MWB) – Autumn Round – October 25, 2025

  20. NextGen Olympiad – October 24, 2025

  21. Living Maths Olympiad (LMO) – October 12, 2025

  22. Singapore Math Challenge / SMC – October 10, 2025

  23. Philippine International Math and Science Olympics – September 21, 2025

  24. Australian Mathematics Competition – August 9, 2025

  25. Asia International Mathematical Olympiad – Final Round – August 5, 2025

  26. World MathFusion Olympiad – July 26, 2025

The GEM Mathletes faced every competition with grit, passion, and Animo pride. Their success was made possible through their hard work and the guidance of their dedicated GEM coaches: Ms. Maricar Berongoy, Mr. Charles Alamo, Mr. Jimboy Managuelod, Mr. Gerard Crisologo, Mr. Albert Morris Pagilagan, Mr. Mark Xyburt John Rodelas and Mr. Ramilo Venice Aramo.

Animo La Salle!

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