5 days ago
Dagupan siblings win gold at int'l math olympiad
Two young math whizzes from Dagupan City brought pride to the Philippines after winning top awards at the Horizon Olympiad Global Round held in New York, USA.
The event was held from July 21 to 26, 2025.
Purple Faith Aquino and Citrine Neo Aquino, from Mother Goose Special Science High School, led the Philippine delegation to victory.
Purple Faith emerged as the Top 1 Ultimate Winner and a gold awardee in her category, while Citrine Neo also bagged a gold medal.
'It feels incredible because this is the first time we've done this. I love winning first try. It's the best thing ever,' Purple Faith said.
'Oh, it was amazing and I'm proud to be one of the pioneers. The Horizon gave us a lot of fun,' Citrine Neo added.
For Purple Faith, the trip was extra special as it was her first time competing abroad and making new friends from different countries.
Their mother, Winnie Bautista-Aquino, said the family was both proud and surprised at the results.
'Grateful, of course. Overwhelming kasi we did not expect it,' she said.
Winnie said the competition also offered scholarship opportunities at a university in Brooklyn.
The sibling's victory not only showcases their talent but also shines light to the potential of Filipino students to excel on the global stage. Truly, small but terrible and worth the nation's pride.
