Filipino grade school students triumphed at the 2024 World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) in Malaysia, winning 89 awards, including the prestigious Legend and Star of the World honors.
The math competition held in Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur from July 12 to 16, showcased the students’ exceptional skills in logical reasoning and mathematical applications.
Team Philippines’ mathletes achieved an impressive haul:
- 1 Legend Award
- 1 Star of the World Award
- 1 Diamond Medal
- 8 Gold Medals
- 12 Silver Medals
- 20 Bronze Medals
- 46 Merit Awards
The Legend Award recognizes students who consistently achieve the highest honors, while the Star of the World Award is given to the top scorer from each country. Diamond Medals are awarded to the top 3% of competitors, Gold medals to the next 12%, Silver to the next 25%, Bronze to the next 30%, and Merit awards to the remaining 30%.
Jayden Andrew Cobankiat of Grace Christian College, the lone Filipino Legend awardee, was honored for winning gold or diamond medals for three consecutive years. The Grade 10 student earned successive Gold medals from 2022 to 2024.
Paco Alfonso Javier from Ateneo De Manila University Junior High School received the Star of the World Award as the top scorer from the Philippines. The Grade 7 student also secured a Diamond medal.
The Filipino mathletes represented the Philippines in the WMI Final Round after receiving top honors at the WMI Preliminary Round held by each WMI member’s country or region between January and March.
The Philippine delegation, organized annually by the Asian MathSci League Inc. (AMSLI) Philippines under the leadership of President Rechilda Villame, highlighted the country’s ongoing success at the WMI. Last year, the local mathletes garnered 143 contest awards. In 2018, the delegation won 111 competition honors.
This year’s participants included math enthusiasts from 22 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Australia, and Turkey.
“By participating in this prestigious competition, the young Pinoy mathematicians have not only honed their skills but also gained invaluable experiences that will shape their future endeavors,” the AMSLI Philippines report stated.
List of Awards Won by Team Philippines at the 2024 WMI:
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— Angie Quadra Balibay (@AngieQBalibay) July 19, 2024
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