Six Filipino high school students have made history by achieving the Philippines’ best team score at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The team’s stellar performance this year has catapulted the nation to the 26th rank among 112 countries, a significant leap from its 55th position last year.
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Filipino Student Innovators Take on Shell Eco-Marathon: PUP Hygears, ALTAS Valor Represent PH
Two Filipino student teams are making waves at the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM 2023) Asia Pacific and Middle East regional competition, a prestigious global academic program that challenges young innovators to design and build energy-efficient vehicles. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ PUP Hygears and the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s ALTAS Valor are representing the Philippines in this high-stakes competition, held this year in Lombok, Indonesia.
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Philippines’ Phenom EJ Obiena Vaults His Way to Paris Olympics 2024, First Filipino to Make the Cut
Filipino pole vault titan Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has made history again by becoming the first Filipino athlete to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This remarkable feat came after an outstanding silver finish at the Bauhaus-Galan Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday, July 2, 2023 (Monday, July 3 PST).
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One Tagalog Speech, One Inspiring Journey: How Two Filipino-American Students Embraced Their Heritage at a California Junior High Promotion Ceremony
At Granger Jr. High School in National City, California, a unique twist in the 9th Grade Promotion speeches showcased the power of embracing cultural heritage. Filipino-American students Maria Ysabella Baetiong and Mischa Julizen “Zen” Esguerra took center stage, one speaking Tagalog, and the other sharing her enriching journey as an Asian.
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UP, ADMU, DLSU, UST Advance in QS World University Rankings; USC Makes its Debut!
The “Big Four” Philippine universities – University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), De La Salle University (DLSU), and University of Santo Tomas (UST) – have enhanced their global standings by rising in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS WUR) 2024, while the University of San Carlos (USC) celebrated its debut on the list of the world’s top performing universities.
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4 Philippine Universities Rank in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings
The Philippines has made a notable advancement in the global academic arena, with four of its universities making it to the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings for 2023. This is an increase from the two universities that were ranked in 2022.
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Clash of the Titans: UP Fighting Maroons Topple Undefeated DLSU Green Archers for FilOil-EcoOil Cup Crown
In a thrilling show of prowess and tenacity, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team has clinched the state university’s first-ever FilOil-EcoOil Preseason Cup Championship. They defied the odds by breaking the undefeated streak of the formidable De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, securing a hard-earned 87-76 victory.
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Carlos Yulo Dominates Asian Gymnastics Championships with 5 Medals, Seals World Championships Slot
Filipino gymnastics sensation, Carlos Yulo, has yet again made headlines as he seized the spotlight in the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships that concluded on Sunday, June 18, in Singapore. For the second consecutive time, Yulo emerged as the best-performing male athlete, earning an impressive tally of three golds, one silver, and one bronze.
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Bronze Triumph for Filipino Pole Vault Star EJ Obiena in Oslo’s Diamond League Event
Filipino pole vault sensation, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, added yet another feather to his cap with a Bronze Medal-winning performance at the high-profile Wanda Diamond League series’ fifth leg at the Oslo Bislett Games held on June 15 (June 16 Philippine Standard Time).
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Record-Breaking 29 Philippine Universities Shine in THE Impact Rankings
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2023 brought monumental recognition to the Philippines as a record number of 29 universities from the archipelago have been included in the prestigious list. The Impact Rankings are unique as they gauge higher education institutions (HEIs) on their contribution towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Checkmate, Boys! 10-Year-Old Nika Juris Nicolas Becomes Philippines’ First Female Chess National Master: How did she do it?
The world of Philippine chess is abuzz as 10-year-old Nika Juris Nicolas of Pasig City defies norms and breaks barriers by earning the title of National Master – a first for a female in the country. The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) awarded Nika this prestigious title, marking a significant milestone in the country’s chess history.
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Discover CoBUILD-19: The Innovative Brainchild of DLSU-D SHS Students Transforming PPE Waste into Concrete Strength
In our ongoing global battle against COVID-19, numerous environmental concerns have come to light – one of the most pressing being the alarming rise in personal protective equipment (PPE) waste. A group of Grade 12 students from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Senior High School (DLSU-D SHS) in Cavite, Philippines have tackled this issue head-on, crafting an innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution dubbed CoBUILD-19.
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