SIX Filipino students bagged awards at the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad held from July 2-13 in Chiba, Japan.

Raphael Dylan Dalida from the Philippine Science High School main campus, Jerome Austin Te of Jubilee Christian Academy and Filbert Ephraim Wu of Victory Christian International School each won a silver medal.

On the other hand, Mohammad Nur Casib of the Philippine Science High School Central Mindanao Campus, Alvann Walter Paredes Dy of Saint Jude Catholic School, and Rickson Caleb Tan of MGC New Life Christian Academy were awarded bronze medal.

The International Mathematical Olympiad is one of the most difficult and most prestigious mathematics competitions for high school students worldwide.

This year’s edition was participated in 112 countries.

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute commended the students for their achievements.

“Congratulations, Philippine Team to the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad for winning 3 silver and 3 bronze medals!” DOST-SEI wrote on Facebook. “Your diligence and hard work paid off! Hats off too, to the coaches, trainers and parents of our Filipino Math Olympiads! We are proud of you!”