The Philippines will host the 2017 International Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (ITMO) in Davao City in November that will be participated in more than 600 participants and delegates from the Philippines and other countries.
Filipino students topped an international math competition in Singapore after harvesting 245 medals and 111 merit awards, outclassing and relegating regional powerhouse China to a runner-up finish.
Under the campaign, kids will learn how to code in a fun and interactive manner using characters from popular cartoon programs such as Ben 10, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, and We Bare Bears.
Miguel Isidro Cayetano, a Grade 5 student at the Tuguegarao West Central School, is no stranger to international competitions as he had previously won a gold medal at the International Mathematics Competition in 2016 and a silver medal at the Singapore International Mathematics Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) in 2015.
Despite falling short of a gold medal after winning two last year, the national team held strong by bringing home a staggering six total medals against 600 other contestants.
Free tuition and monthly stipend will be the norm for top-grade students who pass the entrance exam of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS), also affectionately called Pisay.
