Philippines bags 2 bronze medals in Oslo Math Olympiad

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines won two bronze medals and four honorable mentions in the 63rd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Oslo, Norway, the first time in two years that the prestigious tournament was held in-person after the pandemic struck.

Mohammad Nur Casib of the Philippine Science High School Central Mindanao, a first-time participant, and two-time IMO medalist Raphael Dylan Dalida of the PSHS main campus in Quezon City bagged two bronze medals after scoring 24 and 23 points, respectively.

Sarji Elijah Bona of the De La Salle University Senior High School, who won a bronze medal in 2021, received an honorable mention this year along with Rickson Caleb Tan of MGC New Life Christian Academy, Filbert Ephraim Wu of Victory Christian International School and Enrico Rolando Martinez of the PSHS main campus.

A total of 589 contestants from 104 countries participated in the 63rd IMO in Oslo.

The Philippines ranked 55th out of the participating countries. Since joining the IMO in 1988, the country has won four gold, 16 silver and 37 bronze medals and 30 honorable mentions.

“I am proud and happy that our Filipino students continue to excel in Mathematics and perform well in international competitions,” Josette Biyo, director of the Department of Science and Technology Science Education Institute said.

“These medals are proof of their excellence, hard work and dedication. The Filipino youth are achievers in the international arena,” Biyo added.