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Metrobank Awards Young Mathematicians
METROBANK-MTAP-DEPED MATH CHALLENGE
Adrian Reginald Sy of St. Jude Catholic School (Grade 6) and Carmela Antoinette Lao of St. Jude Catholic School (4th Yr. H.S.) won First Place in Individual Competition in the recent National Finals of the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge (MMC) at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium in Makati City.
First Placers in the Team Category, Grade 6 level are Bernice Joy Cu and Ezekiel Christian Ong of UNO High School and for the 4th Year High School level are Dale Wilson Garcia II and Amiel Sy of Philippine Science High School – Main Campus.
The national finals showcased the mathematical prowess of Grade 6 and 4th Year students who competed in the individual and team oral competitions. The competition consisted of one round of solving math questions in 15 seconds using mental calculation, and another round of 30-second and one-minute questions using pen and paper calculation.
 Winners were awarded by Philippine Normal University (PNU) president Dr. Ester Ogena, who also delivered an inspirational message before the young audience, DepEd Assistant Secretary Reynaldo Antonio Laguda, MTAP President Sr. Iluminada Coronel, FMM, MBFI executive vice president Elvira Ong-Chan, and MBFI president Aniceto M. Sobrepeña.
Celebrating the 10th year of the conduct of the National Finals, Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) president Aniceto “Chito” M. Sobrepeña said in his welcome remarks, “We have implemented this competition nationwide as we want to challenge the student’s Math skills and develop their self-confidence and reward them for their achievements. We believe that a little competition can inspire students to greater achievement.
Winners in the Grade 6 Individual Competition are Ramon Galvan III of Iloilo Central Commercial High School, and Virgilio Dulay, Jr. of Lecheria Elementary School , 2nd and 3rd Place, respectively .
In the Team Competition for the Grade 6 level, Vince Benedict Say and Adrian Reginald Sy of St. Jude Catholic High School 2nd Placer and Anna Sofia Serrano and Harry King, Jr. of Ateneo de Davao University Grade School were the 3rd placers.
Winners in the 4th Year Individual Competition, Marlon Chris Malicsi of Gregorio Perfecto High School and Christsever Caceres of Notre Dame Village National High School, 2nd and 3rd Place, respectively.
In the Team Competition for the 4th Year Level, Mary Lai Salvaña and Jayhan Regner of Xavier University High School won 2nd place, and April Paul Arboleda and Rovin Jhon Cincollagas of Lakan Dula High School won 3rd place.
Winners of the Elementary Individual Category received P25,000; P20,000; and P15,000 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively. For the High School Individual Category, winners received P50,000; P40,000; and P30,000 respectively. In the Elementary Team Category each winner received the same amount of as the cash prizes in the individual level and the same goes for the high school team category.
From more than half a million students who participated in the nationwide elimination rounds of the competition early this year, 58 students from 37 different public and private elementary and secondary schools successfully hurdled the Regional Finals in February, leading them to qualify in the National Finals. Among the 37 schools, a majority of 25 are public while 12 are private schools.
Significantly, this year’s national finalists came from the 37 public schools, 15 of which are first-time national qualifiers such as Catalino Acosta Memorial Elementary School (Batac City, Ilocos Norte); Tuguegarao East Central School (Tuguegarao City); Lecheria Elementary School (Calamba City, Laguna); First Asia Institute of Technology & Humanities (Tanauan City, Batangas); Casimiro A. Ynares Memorial National High School (Taytay, Rizal); Tiniguiban Elementary School (Puerto Princesa City, Palawan); Masbate National Comprehensive High School (Masbate City); Alfredo E. Marañon, Sr. Memorial Elementary School- School of the Future (Sagay City, Negros Occidental); Tayum National High School (Cauayan, Negros Occidental); Balangasan Central Elementary School (Pagadian City); Panabo National High School (Panabo City); Notre Dame Village National High School (Cotabato City); Gregorio Perfecto High School (Tondo, Manila); and Lakan Dula High School (Tondo, Manila).
The event also served as a venue to promote the value of savings at an early age for their future. Half of the cash prizes received by the winners allowed them to open an account via the Metrobank Fun Savers Club, a special savings account designed especially for ages 17 years and below. Fun activities and gift items being offered by the product encourage young members to save.
Now on its 10th year, the Metrobank Math Challenge is one of the most prestigious math competitions among elementary and high school students nationwide that seeks to showcase the mathematical prowess of Filipino students through an atmosphere of friendly competition. Thus, excellence in education, teamwork, sportsmanship and perseverance among the youth is encouraged. Previously conducted in the National Capital Region, the Metrobank Math Challenge was expanded to include elementary and high school students nationwide starting in 2001. The annual Math Challenge produces national winners who get to compete and eventually win in international competitions. With its growing roster of achievers in Mathematics, Metrobank Math Challenge is reaping its rewards that is consistent with Metrobank Foundation’s theme, “converging to inspire change.”
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Adrian Reginald Sy of St. Jude Catholic School (Grade 6) and Carmela Antoinette Lao of St. Jude Catholic School (4th Yr. H.S.) won First Place in Individual Competition in the recent National Finals of the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge (MMC) at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium in Makati City.
First Placers in the Team Category, Grade 6 level are Bernice Joy Cu and Ezekiel Christian Ong of UNO High School and for the 4th Year High School level are Dale Wilson Garcia II and Amiel Sy of Philippine Science High School – Main Campus. |
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The Metrobank Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group, was established by its chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty in 1979. With the theme “Excel. Engage. Empower.” the Foundation has promoted a culture of excellence among Filipinos through its various programs, such as the Search for Outstanding Teachers, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence, The Outstanding Philippine Soldier, Country's Outstanding Policemen in Service, the Metrobank Math Challenge, College Scholarship Program, and Excellence in Judiciary Program (EJP). The Foundation also engages its partners and awardees in different activities geared towards giving back to the society. Through these initiatives, the Metrobank Foundation empowers its awardees and partners to become better citizens of the community. |
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