SINGAPORE, 9 July 2025 –  Thirty-five (35) Grades 1 to 9 students from various elementary and high schools all over the Philippines competed in the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) 2025 held from 6 to 8 July 2025 at the Canadian International School. They were accompanied by their parents and teachers, under the supervision of the President of Asian MathSci League, Inc. (AMSLI) Philippines, Ms. Rechilda P. Villame.

The Philippine contingent, the 9th largest group to compete in this year’s SIMOC, showcased their problem-solving skills in the individual (Math Olympiad) and team categories (Math Warriors and Math Mind Master). The Philippines collectively won 31 medals ( 6 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 16 bronze medals). They were recognized during the awards ceremony held on 8 July 2025 at Singapore’s Star Theatre.

The ceremony was graced by Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, other Ambassadors and representatives from other foreign missions in Singapore. Ambassador Macaraig was joined by Second Secretary and Consul Renee Gayle M. Chua, Head of the Embassy’s Cultural and Filipino Community Relations Section and Attaché Karla Vicencio-Luz.

The event’s guest of honor, Ms. Elysa Chen, Member of Parliament (Bishan-Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency), shared an inspiring formula for the kids to remember: “Head plus heart, plus hands, equals infinite possibilities”.

Ambassador Macaraig congratulated the young Filipino mathletes who have qualified for this year’s global finals. In his message,  he said that being part of an international competition of this scale is already a remarkable achievement. “It is my hope that your passion for learning and problem-solving will continue to grow, and that you will one day use your talents to create meaningful change, not only to our country, but towards a better world for all”, he remarked.

This year’s ceremony featured almost 2,400 student finalists, 1,700 parents, and 200 educators from thirty-seven (37) countries. In 2024, the Philippines bagged two overall wins, namely, Overall Champion for Grade 4 and  Overall First Runner-Up for Grade 7.

SIMOC is a prestigious annual competition which gathers young math enthusiasts from around the world. The 2025 SIMOC finals in Singapore had achieved record-breaking participation, totalling around 4,000 attendees.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore congratulates the entire Philippine team who participated in this year’s SIMOC event, bringing immense pride for our country. (END)