Written by Ms. Mary Allaine Paran and Ms. Lenie Ligeralde
DLSZ Grade School (GS) Mathletes continued to work in preparing themselves this academic year 2021-2022 to join international and local competitions despite the current pandemic. Their dedication to pursue their love for Math and competitiveness never ended. They made use of the current set-up as a chance to increase their cooperation in different mathematics competitions.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
International Kangaroo Mathematics Olympiad (IKMC)
The team won a total of eight (8) awards including two Silver, five Bronze and one Merit in the 2021 International Kangaroo Mathematics Olympiad (IKMC) – Philippines conducted online last March 20, 2021.
Kudos to the following DLSZ GS Mathlete Awardees:
- John Iain Iñigo Aguada (DLSZ 2028) – Silver
- Matt Gerard Navarro (DLSZ 2028) – Silver
- Kaitlin Phoebe Alingarog (DLSZ 2029) – Bronze
- Christian Joseph Jr. Malabanan (DLSZ 2029) – Bronze
- Eddrich Costes (DLSZ 2028) – Bronze
- Bernardo Isaac III Escalona (DLSZ 2028) – Bronze
- Adriel Keane Riguera (DLSZ 2028) – Bronze
- Leon Antonio Maronilla (DLSZ 2030) – Merit
Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad
Kenzie Timothy Ong (DLSZ 2029) brought home the silver awards in the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) held last April 3, 2021.
Challenge for Future Mathematicians (CFM)
GS Mathletes also joined and were able to bring home awards at the Challenge for Future Mathematicians (CFM) held last April 17, 2021 online. Here are the DLSZ Mathletes Awardees:
BRONZE
- Kenzie Timothy Ong
- Christian Joseph Malabanan, Jr
MERIT
- John Iain Iñigo Aguada
- Eddrich Costes
PARTICIPATION
- Felize Angeli Corbillon (DLSZ 2030)
- Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona
Asia International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO)
Kenzie Timothy Ong and John Iain Iñigo Aguada won awards at Asia International Mathematical Olympiad (AIMO) 2021 held last August 1, 2021. They’ve won bronze and merits awards, respectively.
Kenzie also won bronze awards in World Math Fusion 2021 held last May 2, 2021.
Math Without Borders (MWB)
Ibarra Lee Coro (DLSZ 2030) won gold awards in Math Without Borders (MWB) 2021 spring round held last May 4, 2021. Moreover, he won bronze awards in the Finals round held last August 6-8, 2021. Miguel Nicolas Delos Santos (DLSZ 2031) participated in the same competition.
Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiads (SASMO)
Last May 15, 2021, GS Mathletes competed as well in the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiads (SASMO) held online. Here are the DLSZ Mathletes Awardees:
SILVER
- Gian Gabriel Ignacio (DLSZ 2028)
- Matt Gerard Navarro
BRONZE
- Allen Tobey Mateo Abrojena (DLSZ 2030)
- Christian Joseph Malabanan, Jr.
- John Iain Iñigo Aguada
HONORABLE MENTION
- Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona
CERTIFICATE
- Ibarra Lee Coro
- Eddrich Costes
- Adriel Keane Riguera
- Jacob Eulogio Iv Rodriguez (DLSZ 2028)
International Mathematics Assessment for Schools (IMAS)
Felize Angeli Corbillon won the credits award in International Mathematics Assessment for Schools (IMAS) 2021 held last February 28 to March 31, 2021.
Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO)
Last May 23, 2021, Mathletes joined the 2021 Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO) Heat Round. Kenzie Timothy Ong brought home silver awards. On the other hand, John Iain Iñigo Aguda, Jacobson Co (DLSZ 2028), Gian Gabriel Ignacio and Jacob Eulogio Iv Rodriguez won bronze awards. Moreover, Adriel Keane Riguera won merit awards.
In the Final Round of the same competition, which was held last August 29, 2021, Kenzie Timothy Ong won gold awards, Jacobson Co won silver awards, and John Iain Iñigo Aguada and Gian Gabriel Ignacio won bronze awards.
Hua Xia Cup
The 2021 Hua Xia Cup was conducted online last March 27, 2021 for the Heat Round and May 30, 2021 for the Final Round. Kenzie Timothy Ong won silver awards, while Miguel Nicolas Delos Santos and Kaitlin Phoebe Alingarog won bronze awards.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
Last June 25, 2021, Mathletes also joined the 2021 HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Mathematics and Science Competitions. Christian Joseph Jr. Malabanan, Kenzie Timothy Ong, John Iain Iñigo Aguada and Matt Gerard Navarro won distinction awards. Miguel Nicolas Delos Santos, Allen Tobey Mateo Abrojena, Eddrich Costes, Gian Gabriel Ignacio and Jacob Eulogio Iv Rodriguez won merit awards. Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona and Adriel Keane Riguera garnered certificates of participation.
World Mathematics Invitational (WMI)
Ibarra Lee Coro, John Iain Iñigo Aguada and Matt Gerard Navarro brought home the bronze awards in the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2021 held last July 17, 2021.
Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC)
Last July 24, 2021, Mathletes also joined the 2021 Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC). Allen Tobey Mateo Abrojena and Gian Gabriel Ignacio won bronze awards in Math MasterMind Team category, bronze awards in Mind Sports Team category. Gian also won bronze awards in Math Olympiad, while Allen got a certificate of participation. John Iain Iñigo Aguada also won bronze awards in the individual round
SYA Friendship International Mathematics
The 2021 SYA Friendship International Mathematics conducted its online competition last July 31, 2021. Kenzie Timothy Ong won silver awards. John Iain Iñigo Aguada, Gian Gabriel Ignacio and Adriel Keane Riguera won bronze awards. Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona won merit awards.
Fermat Mathematical Olympiad (FMO)
John Iain Iñigo Aguada won gold awards in the 2021 Fermat Mathematical Olympiad (FMO) held online last August 2021. On the other hand, Miguel Nicolas Delos Santos garnered a participation certificate in the Unicus Mathematics Olympiad (UMO) held last August 7, 2021.
SINGA Math Competition and Global Finals
The SINGA Math Competition and Global Finals 2021 was conducted online last September 11, 2021. John Iain Iñigo Aguada brought home the gold awards, while Jacob Eulogio Iv Rodriguez got the certificate of participation.
17th International Mathematics Competition Singapore
John Iain Iñigo Aguada and Matt Gerard Navarro participated in the 17th International Mathematics Competition Singapore last September 23, 2021. They’ve won bronze and merit awards, respectively.
AMSLI’s Mathematics Enrichment Program (AMEP)
DLSZ Mathletes also attended training to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills under the tutelage of the trained and selected AMSLI Math mentors.
Last December 13, 2021, AMSLI’s Mathematics Enrichment Program (AMEP) batch 2 released their achievers and distinction awardees.
DLSZ mathletes Markus Dylan Yang Ac-ac (DLSZ 2032) and Vincent Luis Sanchez Co (DLSZ 2032) received honors. While Lucas Garingalao Supetran (DLSZ 2032) and Ibarra Lee Ong Coro were awarded a distinction for their performances.
International Mathematics Wizards Challenge Competition (IMWIC)
In the International Mathematics Wizards Challenge Competition (IMWIC) held last September 2021, Kenzie Timothy Ong won the silver award and John Iain Iñigo Aguada won the bronze award. Markus Dylan Ac-ac also received a merit award in this competition.
Caribou Mathematics Competition
In the Caribou Mathematics Competition or Caribou Cup International Online Math Contest held last September to November 2021, Allen Tobey Mateo Abrojena, Kenzie Timothy Ong, John Iain Iñigo Aguada, Gian Gabriel Ignacio, Adriel Keane Riguera, Jacob Eulogio Iv Rodriguez are on the top list.
International Mathematics Open for Young Achievers (IMOYA)
Felize Angeli Corbillon and Eddrich Costes brought home the gold awards in the International Mathematics Open for Young Achievers (IMOYA) last December 2021. Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona and Gian Gabriel Ignacio won the silver awards. While Christian Joseph Jr. Malabanan bagged the bronze award.
Math Without Borders (MWB) Final Round
Ibarra Lee Coro took home the gold award in Math Without Borders (MWB) Final Round last October 2021. Allen Tobey Mateo Abrojena and Jacob Eulogio Iv Rodriguez, Felize Angeli Corbillon, Christian Joseph Jr. Malabanan, Eddrich Costes, and Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona also received a certificate of participation in this competition.
Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO)
Last September 2021, Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona bagged the gold medal in the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) 2021. While Ibarra Lee Coro, Kenzie Timothy Ong, John Iain Iñigo Aguada, Gian Gabriel Ignacio and Matt Gerard Navarro won the bronze medal.
In addition, Allen Tobey Mateo Abrojena, Kaitlin Phoebe Alingarog, Christian Joseph Jr. Malabanan, Eddrich Costes, Adriel Keane Riguera, and Jacob Eulogio Iv Rodriguez also received a certificate of participation in this international competition.
Australian Maths Competition (AMC)
Kaitlin Phoebe Alingarog brought home the bronze award in the Australian Maths Competition (AMC) held last October 2021. While Gian Gabriel Ignacio received a certificate of participation in this competition.
Thailand Internation Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO)
Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) finals were held last October 2020. Jacobson Co and Kenzie Timothy Ong won the gold award and silver award, respectively. While John Iain Iñigo Aguada, Gian Gabriel Ignacio, Adriel Keane Riguera and Jacob Eulogio IV Rodriguez brought home the bronze awards.
Big Bay Bei Competition
Last December 2021, in the Big Bay Bei Competition, Kenzie Timothy Ong and John Iain Iñigo Aguada took home the silver award. While Gian Gabriel Ignacio and Adriel Keane Riguera won the bronze award.
Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad for Primary Schools (ASMOPSS)
Gian Gabriel Ignacio bagged the gold award in Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad for Primary Schools (ASMOPSS) competition conducted last October 2021. Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona received a merit award while Christian Joseph Jr. Malabanan received a certificate of participation in this competition. In the ASMOPSS XI Competition International Round held January 2022, Matt Gerard Navarro won the bronze award.
American Mathematics Olympiad
Matt Gerard Navarro and Gian Gabriel Ignacio won the bronze awards in the American Mathematics Olympiad held last November 2021. While John Iain Iñigo Aguada received a certificate of participation in this competition.
Siam International Math and Science Olympics (SIMSO)
In Siam International Math and Science Olympics (SIMSO) held last November 2021, John Iain Iñigo Aguada and Adriel Keane Riguera won the bronze awards.
Noetic Learning Math Contest
In the Noetic Learning Math Contest held last November 2021, John Iain Iñigo Aguada, and Gian Gabriel Ignacio were in the national honor roll. While Bernardo Isaiah III Escalona received the National Honorable mention award.
World Mathematics Team Championship
In the World Mathematics Team Championship held November 2021, John Iain Iñigo Aguada won the bronze award while Gian Gabriel Ignacio received the merit award.
International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO)
The International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) is also an international mathematics competition. Last December 2021, John Iain Iñigo Aguada was the honorable mention and Matt Gerard Navarro brought home the bronze award.
LOCAL COMPETITIONS
Sipnayan
In Sipnayan, held October 2021, Christian Joseph Jr. Malabanan, Kenzie Timothy Ong, and Matt Gerard Navarro get to the finals. While Gian Gabriel Ignacio, Johan Gabriel Pantoni, Adriel Keane Riguera, and Jacob Eulogio IV Rodriguez reached the semi-finals.
Matt Gerard Navarro (DLSZ 2028) shared his experience in the Sipnayan:
Not many Filipinos know the word Sipnayan, yet as a student, I hear it often. What is Sipnayan? Interestingly, Sipnayan is the native Tagalog word for Mathematics and, as a part of DLSZ’s GEM (Goals for Excellence in Math) program, I experienced this year’s online Sipnayan Contest. It is an annual contest organized by the Ateneo Mathematics Society, and it is an event that GEM students prepare for every year. The Sipnayan Online Contest took place last October 9, and it was an exhilarating experience! It is a team contest where about 70-80 teams from schools all over the Philippines compete to be the best. They have a grade school, high school, and senior high school division. It consists of the elimination, semi-final, and final rounds. The grade school division took a whole day to finish.
DLSZ entered three teams into the contest, Team 20, consisted of Christian Malabanan, Kenzie Ong and I (Matt Navarro), Team 21, Adriel Riguera, Jacob Rodriquez, and Lorenzo Lirio (DLSZ 2029), and Team 22, Gian Ignacio, Johan Pantoni (DLSZ 2028) and Amanda Calaquian (DLSZ 2029). I remember that October 9 morning, all nine of us sent messages in our Sipnayan Google Chat room, excited and nervous for the contest to start. First, the elimination round was a two-hour individual test in Canvas then the scores of each team member were added to see the teams that would qualify for the semi-final round. It was thrilling, and I was so proud to see all three DLSZ teams pass on to the semi-finals. For the semi-finals, the platform used was Quizizz and it was a very grueling battle as the questions were difficult. In the end, luckily but sadly, only my team was able to move on to the finals. My teammates and I had to give it all we got but we were not able to answer some of the questions correctly. Although we did not make it to the podium, it was an invigorating and nerve-wracking experience, and I learned a lot of valuable lessons.
My takeaway from this experience is that it didn’t only assess my ability in Math, but also gave me practice on synergizing with others. It was challenging working with teammates and even more so because we had to do it online. It was a good thing, our GEM coach, Ms. Allaine Paran, trained us well and cultivated among all of us the ability to work together even in these unusual circumstances. Moreover, it made me realize that there are many more ways to connect with others and cope with these trying times. All in all, the Sipnayan Contest was fun and enlightening, and I hope I can join again next year.
BEBRAS Challenges Philippines
BEBRAS Challenges Philippines held a competition that aims to expose students to algorithms and encourage analytical thinking via task-based problems. Last November 2021, DLSZ Mathletes John Iain Iñigo Aguada and Matt Gerard Navarro are achievers and qualifiers in their competition. While Gian Gabriel Ignacio performed with distinction.
Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhlMO)
Last April 10, 2021, GS Mathletes competed as well in the Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO) Heat Round held online. Here are the DLSZ Mathletes Awardees:
SILVER:
- Ong, Kenzie Timothy
- Aguada, John Iain Iñigo
BRONZE:
- Riguera, Adriel Keane
The same students won silver awards in the PhIMO Finals held last September 26, 2021.
Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad Final Round
In the Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad 2021 Final Round held last September 2021, Kenzie Timothy Ong, John Iain Iñigo Aguada, and Adriel Keane Riguera won the silver awards.
We are so proud of you, GS Mathletes!
ANIMO LA SALLE!