Pinoys Victorious in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, CHINA – Amidst the political unrest in Hong Kong, 276 students brought home 9 Trophies,
47 Gold medals, 81 Silver Medals, 92 Bronze Medals and 56 Merit Awards during the 2019 Hong Kong
International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO).

Now on its 2nd year of holding international rounds, HKIMO welcomed 1,300 students from 19 countries
namely Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan,
Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and the
Philippines.

The competition is open to students in Kindergarten up to Senior High School. The written paper consists of
30 open-ended questions on 5 main topics namely: logical thinking, arithmetic/algebra, number theory,
geometry and combinatorics.

HKIMO also provides trophies for the World Star, Champion (Top Scorer), 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-
Up for each grade level. The uniqueness of HKIMO is that aside from awarding medals and trophies to
winners, all Gold medallists are invited to the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) which
is held every December and in a different country each year. This year, WIMO will be held in Tokyo, Japan
from December 27 to 30, 2019.

Matthew Defensor (Grade 4, Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo) was given the World Star trophy by
being the overall Top Scorer in the Philippines. He was also awarded a free ticket to the 2020 HKIMO Final
Round Free and Easy Package.

Eight other students won trophies for being in the Top 3 of their respective grade levels:
Champion (Primary 3): Reilyn Abbigayle So
Champion (Primary 4): Matthew Defensor
Champion (Secondary 2): James Martin Young

1st Runner Up (Primary 3): Mark Justin Villafuerte

1st Runner Up (Senior): Al Patrick Castro

2nd Runner Up (Primary 3): Charmagne Claire Magno

2nd Runner Up (Primary 4): Brent Anderson Ding
2nd Runner Up (Primary 5): Juliana Elisha Go

Below is a complete list of all the awardees:

GOLD Awardees:
Ethan Liam Go Primary 1
Maria Gabrielle Baltazar Primary 1
Zachary Kean Firaza Primary 2
Jazlyne Zachia Tan Primary 2
Reilyn Abbigayle So Primary 3
Charmagne Claire Magno Primary 3
Sean Caleb Sanguyu Primary 3
Audrey Christen Tan Primary 3
Angela Clare Tan Primary 3
Lerienne Brielle Lim Primary 3
Allan Mathew Verbo Primary 3
Matthew Defensor Primary 4
Brent Anderson Ding Primary 4
Ralph Benedict Bolanos Primary 4
Andrei Angelo Pantig Primary 4
Mark Christian Mendoza Primary 4
Io Aristotle Nikolai Calica Primary 4
Curt Randall Dustin Lim Primary 4
Juliana Elisha Go Primary 5
Aries Ariella Sy Primary 5
Princess Carleen Ganancial Primary 5
Jerrold Kyler Berana Primary 5
Angeli Eona Marie Orlina Primary 5
Atila Vinculado Primary 5
Rezh Bernice Loretizo Primary 5
Mark Justin Villafuerte Primary 6
Franz Achilles Lindayag Primary 6
Cody Arris Saloma Primary 6
Sergei Matteo So Primary 6
Julia Alessandra Ang Primary 6
Ronaldvince Yrlwin Aquino Secondary 1
Jacques Simon Timtiman Secondary 1
James Martin Young Secondary 2
Martin Johan Ocho Secondary 2
Rey Stephen Chua Secondary 2
John Charles Salavaria Secondary 2
Czander Vaughn Wesley Go Secondary 2
Hans Kenneth Cua Secondary 2
Nyle Brently Que Secondary 2
Amber Nicole Lim Secondary 2
Marcus Julian Ocho Secondary 3
Mikhaila Valeree Velez Secondary 3
Jasper Emmanuel Go Secondary 3
Al Patrick Castro Senior Secondary Group
Hans Benedict Gaw Te Senior Secondary Group
Kirsten Dominique Chan Senior Secondary Group
Nate Brevin Que Senior Secondary Group

SILVER Awardees:
Maria Yzabelle Pelayo Kindergarten Group
Fritz Gabrielle Cabelbel Kindergarten Group
Yuri Aquino Primary 1
Scott Jacob Tee Primary 1
Xander Lee Bongcawel Primary 1
Shawn Matthew Hong Primary 1
Anastasia Claire Pua Primary 1
Matthew Anderson Lao Primary 1
Franiel Paolo Dela Peña Primary 1
Hosea Joseph Soliman Primary 1
Spica Clariz Diaz Primary 1
Nina Angieline Salesa Primary 1
Audrey Danielle Lim Primary 1
Zyriel Joy De Chavez Primary 1
Frank Tyrese Casco Primary 1
Rupert Venjamin Roberto Primary 1
Marco Sebastian Alicaway Primary 2
Denn Ethan Josh Castro Primary 2
Rafael Ethan Joseph Abas Primary 2
Ovie Gabrielle Caluya Primary 2
Hans Bentley Sio Primary 2
Coraline Montalbo Primary 2
Athena Dorothy Dagnalan Primary 2
Mervin Dalian Jr. Primary 2
Chanel Isabelle Chu Primary 2
Jacques Derek Ong Primary 3
Fernando Iii Alonso Primary 3
Emilio Javier Uysipuo Primary 3
James Tomolin Primary 3
Rollan Mark Revantad Primary 3
Caroline Grace Sanguyu Primary 4
Sehanor Abdul Primary 4
Jerard Ponz Labrador Primary 4
Christle Cloe Sangarios Primary 4
Angelie Nicole Chua Primary 4
Sittie Jannah Datu Primary 4
Kurt Andrey Onyot Primary 4
Brionn Lorrich Lim Primary 4
Joana Nicole Balopenos Primary 4
Shadi Kent Al Hamoud Primary 5
Kailyn Jian Tan Primary 5
Zuleika Lou Dalian Primary 5
Craig Sabian Sy Primary 5
Franzine Claire Balabat Primary 5
Sophia Kirsten Tunguia Primary 5
Reyhan Aldric Uy Primary 5
Satya Venice Palomar Primary 5
Ysabella Marie Vitualla Primary 5
Ava Samantha Peralta Primary 5
Ambher Lyzelle Lumbres Primary 5
Princess Rhianne S. Lavina Primary 5
Chelsea Alen Valdez Primary 5
Tristan Japheth Marquez Primary 5
Angelica Mendoza Primary 5
Jenuelle Mark Chavez Primary 5
Justin Maven Lee Primary 5
John Daniel Orong Primary 5
Dashell Sean Villanueva Primary 6
Jerry Senas Primary 6
Kristel Joy Cortez Primary 6
Ma. Tricia Jasmin Ocho Primary 6
Mikhos Vinzon Velez Primary 6
Jay Yu Primary 6
Joachim Santino Timtiman Primary 6
Ziron John Valaquio Secondary 1
Zachary Aiden Hong Secondary 1
Amanda Kirsten Siy Secondary 1
Rash Gabriel Tancawan Secondary 1
Benjamin Concepcion Secondary 1
Enriko Nino Apostol Secondary 2
Margrethe Ann Jelena Castañeda Secondary 2
Mary Grace Espino Secondary 2
Heldegonde Abdulwahab Secondary 2
Chelsea Marie Echevarria Secondary 2
Christel Myles Liwanag Secondary 2
Paul Angelo Gabriel Montalban Secondary 2
Arthur Caleb Co Secondary 3
Clarissa Lois Dalian Secondary 3
Chadre' Rafhelle Laus Secondary 3
Justin Magdato Secondary 3
Neil Bryant Que Senior Secondary Group

BRONZE Awardees:
Francis Deinmel Legaspi Kindergarten Group
Japeth Zurljed Masuecos Kindergarten Group
Alianna Krystel Ramientos Kindergarten Group
Eionin Ros Co Kindergarten Group
Naomi Defensor Kindergarten Group
Ana Feerozah Esmail Kindergarten Group
Raphaell Aaron So Primary 1
Dior Carolyn Yutankin Primary 1
Mikaela Stefan Boras Primary 1
Gavin Jacob Co Primary 1
Justin Jose Lim Primary 1
Juliana Keisha Ramientos Primary 1
Abrielle Rienne Cueno Primary 1
Mia Geralyn Andeza Primary 1
Sittie Haneeyah Datu Primary 1
Reean Mihran Tocalo Primary 1
Adriel Beatrice Montalbo Primary 1
Al Khayr Abdul Primary 1
Therese Elise Teope Primary 2
Paul Anderson Ongchan Primary 2
Matthew Limsiaco Primary 2
Mikhail Rafferty Go Primary 2
Daniela Claire Dumogho Primary 2
Fatima Kristi Reyes Primary 2
Aqeel Muhajer TocaloPrimary 2
Gabriella Ysabelle Mercadejas Primary 2
Maxene Janelle Lee Primary 2
Nor-Waliedah Dipatuan Primary 2
Lucas Marion Deveraturda Primary 3
Scott Jacob Sy Primary 3
Matthew Gregory Quiaoit Primary 3
Andrea Dela Rosa Primary 3
Prince Rj Silver De Vera Primary 3
Juster Lianne Buenaflor Primary 3
Zachary Austin Cue Primary 3
Kian Angelo Camposano Primary 3
Dominic Malit Primary 3
Alfred Cj Magno Primary 4
John Guiller Guzman Primary 4
Jedidia Gerald Duenas Primary 4
Jeric Russell Dano Primary 4
Jakov Yohan Sotto Primary 4
Jamaria Denise Merin Primary 4
John Benedict Castro Primary 4
Dianne Ilia Grate Primary 4
Dale Laurence Dantes Primary 4
Julienne Isabelle Lim Primary 4
Gihun Yoo Primary 4
Anica Zarqa Calandada Primary 4
Precious Anne N. Gomez Primary 4
Eldred Ashley Lulu Primary 4
Reymond Siaotong Jr. Primary 4
Alyssa Marin Tan Primary 4
Ayannah Nicole Ngujo Primary 4
Ma. Zoephia Valaquio Primary 4
Vincent Joaquin Torres Primary 5
Serg Ansel Pangan Primary 5
Angel Louise Pueblas Primary 5
Bryen Rabhicka Ramos Primary 5
Janzenburg Nixon Valera Primary 5
Jerick Edd Casem Primary 5
Uno Andrei Kabigting Primary 5
Zachary Thomas Pua Primary 5
Joaquin Carlos Garcia Primary 6
Patrick Vinz Ang Primary 6
Cyra Zelene Namit Primary 6
Paulene May N. Gomez Primary 6
Raianna Amihan Carandang Primary 6
Maeven Valerie Sua Secondary 1
Ai Kristine Angel Yamamoto Secondary 1
Elyza Nykole Echano Secondary 1
Mark Lawrence Pangan Secondary 1
Andrea Margarette Ganancial Secondary 1
Allyana Maxine Tan Secondary 1
Adrian Paul Nevado Secondary 1
Eunice Stephanie Ang Secondary 2
Rheanne Charlene Co Secondary 2
Sittie Aynah Datu Secondary 2
Marie Nicole Andrea Vinas Secondary 2
Stanley Farin Secondary 2
Almira Ava Jamil Abdulsalam Secondary 2
Jeniña Claire Yulo Secondary 3
Kris Irah Bautista Secondary 3
John Renz Magtalas Secondary 3
Eduard Escote Secondary 3
Nathan Jeremy Ang Senior Secondary Group
Job Cornelio Senior Secondary Group
Kiel Sam Talosig Senior Secondary Group
Ken Angelo Yamamoto Senior Secondary Group
Racquel Escolar Senior Secondary Group
Cassandra Allison Pines Senior Secondary Group
Jela May Yap Senior Secondary Group

MERIT Awardees:
Zeus Francesco Lindayag Kindergarten Group
Miyuki Tanaka Kindergarten Group
Jhaneeyah Ibrahim Primary 1
Rapha Mikaela Benitez Primary 1
Christle Valor Sangarios Primary 1
Yumi Montoya Primary 1
Betinna Caila Villarico Primary 1
Mariano Subaldo Iii Primary 1
Jilejah Ayanna Barbas Primary 1
Ma. Aryana Isabelle Serra Primary 2
Izabella Racines Primary 2
Markus Benendo Inot Primary 2
Evy Faubelle Lynn Tolentino Primary 2
Ronald Allan Catamco Jr. Primary 3
Muhammad Syafri Indol Primary 3
Jherolld Leifgale Candidato Primary 4
Louisse Cassandra Ang Primary 4
Luchielle Grace Morta Primary 4
Arafah Aneena Lamping Primary 4
Raj Jervie Raymundo Primary 5
Veronica Fesalbon Primary 5
Mohammad Nur Dimaporo Primary 5
Claudine Grospe Primary 5
Mireille Allison Tan Primary 5
Tyler Johanna Ang Primary 5
Jiroh Mallari Primary 6
Kaili Yesha Cañelas Primary 6
Cedric Addison Tan Primary 6
Willy Sabandal Primary 6
Raven Angela Dumlao Primary 6
Dyre Raphael Parchamento Primary 6
Nathaniel Dave Parchamento Primary 6
Janna Mikaela Bendo Secondary 1
Paul Cedrick Daso Secondary 1
E. J. Kurt Julao Secondary 1
Carl Matthew Cudal Secondary 1
Joseph Julio Panlilio Secondary 1
Anika Jhane Mutuc Secondary 1
Christle Lorraine Sangarios Secondary 1
Mil Gerard Tancawan Secondary 1
Kevin Mathew Mariposa Secondary 1
Alliyah Nicole Calo-Oy Secondary 2
Florence Quinn Pilar Edurot Secondary 2
Shera Theresse Tancawan Secondary 2
Marcus Pranga Secondary 3
Juliana Santiago Secondary 3
Bryl Ivann Layug Secondary 3
Angelo Zuela Secondary 3
Ramiex Brylle Estudillo Secondary 3
Kate Louise Francisco Secondary 3
Julianna Marionne Santos Secondary 3
Ralph Moses Padilla Senior Secondary Group
Jhon Paul De Jesus Senior Secondary Group
Jeric Mallari Senior Secondary Group
Marshalle Julliuce Catua Senior Secondary Group
Marc Oliver Nabalit Senior Secondary Group