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14th PMO National Stage Winners

Monday, January 30, 2012

Congratulations to the 14th PMO National Stage Winners:

  • Champion: Henry Jefferson Morco , Chiang Kai Shek College
  • Coach: Mr. Frederick D. Buiza

  • First Runner-up: Mikaela Angelina Uy , Saint Jude Catholic School
  • Coach: Mr. Baccay

  • Second Runner-up: Kenneth Co , Philippine Science High School
  • Coach: Mr. Fortunato Tacuboy III


The Top three winners



The 20 National Finalists



14TH PMO NATIONAL STAGE

Friday, January 20, 2012


The Phase I (Written exam, closed door) will be held on January 28, 2012, from 8:00 AM to 12:00PM at UP Institute of Mathematics and Phase II (Oral Exam) will be held from 1:30PM to 5:00PM at UP NISMED Auditorium, 2nd Floor

Closing Ceremonies and Dinner will be held at 6:30PM at Bulwagang Tandang Sora, College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD), UP Diliman

Instructions for National Finalists and Coaches. Please click here .


14TH PMO NATIONAL STAGE FINALISTS (Updated)

Thursday, January 26, 2011


Congratulations to the finalists of 2011-2012 PMO National Stage.


NAME   SCHOOL   REGION
Brodeth, Michael   Philippine Science High School -Main   NCR
Caguntas, Andrew Joelle   Makati science High School   NCR
Cheng, Deany Hendrick   GraceChristian College   NCR
Cheng, Sean Timothy   GraceChristian College   NCR
Chua, Jervis   Philippine Cultural College - Main   NCR
Chuatak, John Thomas   St. Stephen's High School   NCR
Co, Kenneth   Phlippines Science HS - Main Campus   NCR
Dee, Camille Tyrene   Immaculate Conception Academy - Greenhills   NCR
Guadalupe, Russelle   Valenzuela City Science HS   NCR
Karaan, Marco Vincenzo   Philippine Science High School - Main   NCR
Morco, Henry Jefferson C.   Chiang Kai Shek College   NCR
Ngo, Charles Emerson   Leyte Progressive High School   Region 8
Ong, Lu Christian   Grace Christan College   NCR
Ong, Samuel Christian C.   UNO High School   NCR
Santos, Miguel Sebastian   Philippine Science High School-Main   NCR
Sy, Adrian Reginald   Saint Jude Catholic School   NCR
Sy, Julius Vincent   St. Stephen's High School   NCR
Teves, Hovve Jan Dominic   Makati Science High School   NCR
Uy, Mikaela Angelma   Saint Jude Catholic School   NCR
Yturzaeta, Justin   Jubilee Chrisitian Academy   NCR


14th PMO Area Stage Winners


Congratulations to the following winners in the 14th PMO Area Stage! Each winner will be awarded a medal during the Awarding Ceremonies which will be held on January 28, 6-8 pm, at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora of the College of Social Work and Community Development of UP Diliman.


AREA RANK REGION NAME SCHOOL COACH
LUZ 1 Dave Didal Potter's Place School
LUZ 2 Mark Joseph Abang BHC Educational Institution Mrs. Anabelle Doctole
LUZ 3 Jakov Ivan Dumbrique Philippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus Ms. Flor Orteza
LUZ 3 4-A Jan Michael Maglinao Canossa Academy Lipa City Mr. Ulysses Amante
LUZ 3 5 Alfred Jason Enaje Philippine Science High School - Bicol Region Campus Mr. Arnel C. Bare
VIS 1 Timothy James Tan Trinity Christian School
VIS 2 Charles Emerson Ngo Leyte Progressive High School Mr. Alfredo D. Cruz
VIS 3 Hubert Yao Iloilo Central Commercial High School (Ledesco Campus) Mr. Harold Cartagena
MIN 1 MIN Hulsen Sarapuddin Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School Mr. Ismail Kullap
MIN 2 MIN Ian Gabriel Juyad Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus Mr.Harold C.Soriano
MIN 3 Ecclesiastes Montaos Jr. Agusan del Sur National High School Ms. Marilyn O. Bacolod
NCR 1 NCR Henry Jefferson Morco Chiang Kai Shek College Mr. Frederick Buiza
NCR 2 Russelle Guadalupe Valenzuela City Science High School Ms. Marilyn B. Soriano
NCR 3 Marco Vincenzo Karaan Philippine Science High School-Main Mr. Fortunato A. Tacuboy III



We are requesting all those who are coming to receive their medals to confirm their attendance by emailing us at pmo@math.upd.edu.ph. Please note, however, that due to our budgetary constraints, we will not be able to support the travel and accommodations of the winners. Those who cannot attend will receive their medals by mail.


14th PMO Area Stage Reminders for the Coaches and Students

Monday, November 21, 2011

  1. The PMO Area Stage is on November 26, 2011 (Saturday) .
  2. Confirm the testing venue with the PMO coordinator in your region before the exam date. You may find his/her name, address and contact number at the PMO website (www.math.admu.edu.ph/pmo). S/he is the same coordinator during the qualifying stage.
  3. On November 26, 2011, arrive at the testing center early. Registration will begin at 1:00PM and the exam will begin promptly at 2:00 pm and end at 5:00 pm. Late examinees will not be given additional time.
  4. The student must bring his/her school ID for identification.
  5. Each student must bring his/her own blue or black pen for the exam. (All final answers and solutions to the examination must be in blue or black ink.)
  6. Students will be allowed to use rulers, protractors and compasses.
  7. Calculators will not be allowed.
  8. The examination will consist of two parts. The first part has 20 answers-only questions and the second part has 3 questions that require full solutions.
  9. The names of the students who will qualify for the national stage will be released on or before December 16, 2011 (Friday).

For NCR: The Area Stage will be held in Ateneo.




14th PMO Qualifying Stage Results

Wednesday, November 2, 2011


The Lists of qualifiers for the Area Stage may now be downloaded:


Reminders to all participants in the 2011-12 PMO Qualifying Examination:


1. The PMO Qualifying Stage is on October 22, 2011. Please confirm the testing venue with your Regional Coordinator before the exam date.

2. On October 22, 2011, arrive early at the testing center. Registration will begin at 1:00 pm and the exam will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. Late examinees will not be given additional time.

3. Each participating student will be charged a minimal fee of PhP 50.00 upon registration. The student must bring his/her school ID for identification.

4. Each student must bring his/her own blue or black pen for the exam. All final answers in the examination must be in blue or black ink.

5. Students will be allowed to use rulers, protractors and compasses but NOT calculators.

6. The examination will be a 30-item multiple choice exam, of which 15 items are worth 2 points each, 10 items are worth 3 points and 5 items are worth 5 points.

For those taking the qualifying exam in NCR, the registration in Ateneo de Manila University will be located between the JGSOM and PLDT-CTC buildings of the college campus. The SEC A parking may be used as a drop-off point.


CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 14TH PHILIPPINE MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD


The Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP) is inviting all high school students to participate in this year's Philippine Mathematical Olympiad (PMO). The PMO, now on its 14th year, is a national competition designed to select the best secondary students in mathematical problem-solving in the Philippines.

The winners of the PMO will receive cash prizes and will automatically qualify to join the training pool for the 2012 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), from which the our country's representatives to the IMO will be chosen. The IMO is the largest and most prestigious international mathematics competition among secondary school students from all over the world.

The PMO qualifying round will be held simultaneously in all regions of the country on October 22, 2011 (Saturday). All interested students must send their application form, through their school representative, by October 10, 2011 (Monday), to the PMO regional coordinator of their region. (Click on the PMO Team to see the list of coordinators)

Additional information, including the questions and answers from last year's PMO, may be obtained from the PMO website: http://www.math.admu.edu.ph/pmo.

The PMO is run by the Mathematical Society of the Philippines through the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the Department of Education (DepEd), with support of private companies and foundations.



13th PMO National Stage Winners

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Congratulations to the 13th PMO National Stage Winners:

  • First Place: Kenneth Co, Philippine Science High School
  • Coach: Mr. Fortunato Tacuboy III

  • Second Place: Henry Jefferson Morco, Chiang Kai Shek College
  • Coach: Mr. Frederick D. Buiza

  • Third Place: Carmela Antoinette Lao, St. Jude Catholic School
  • Coach: Mr. Myron Baccay


The Top three winners

The Top three winners with (from left) Sponsors, Dr. Jumela Sarmiento, Dr. Milagros Ibe (FUSE), Dr. Ernie Lope, Ms. Ruby Cristobal (DOST-SEI)

The 20 National Finalists

13TH PMO NATIONAL STAGE

Monday, January 17, 2011


The Phase I (Written exam) will be held on January 22, 2011, from 8:00 AM to 12:00PM at UP NISMED and Phase II (Oral Exam) will be held from 1:30PM to 5:00PM

Closing Ceremonies and Dinner will be held at 6:30PM at MVP Center for Student Leadership, Ateneo de Manila University.

Instructions for National Finalists and Coaches (revised). Please click here .


13TH PMO NATIONAL STAGE FINALISTS

Friday, December 10, 2010


Congratulations to the finalists of 2010-2011 PMO National Stage.


NAME   SCHOOL   REGION
Cheng, Deaney Hendrick   Grace Christian School   NCR
Chua, Gari Lincoln   Saint Jude Catholic School   NCR
Co, Kenneth   Phlippines Science HS - Main Campus   NCR
Dee, Camille Tyrene   Immaculate Concepcion Academy   NCR
Go, Vance Eldric   Saint Jude Catholic School   NCR
Guadalupe, Russelle   Valenzuela City Science HS   NCR
Ibrahem, Jamel   Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) HS   NCR
Kang, Dongha   Brent International School   CAR
Lao, Carmela Antoinette   Saint Jude Catholic School   NCR
Lorenzo, Angelo Miguel   Quezon City Science HS   NCR
Morco, Henry Jefferson C.   Chiang Kai Shek College   NCR
Ong, Samuel Christian C.   UNO High School   NCR
Pangilinan, Jay   Ateneo HS   NCR
Quiogue, Lorenzo Gabriel   Ateneo HS   NCR
Quipit, Ananias   Makati Science HS   NCR
Regner, Jayhan   Xavier University Highschool   10
Sy, Amiel   Philippine Science HS - Main Campus   NCR
Uyheng, Joshua   Bethany Christian School   7
Vidal, Adrian   Philippine Science HS - Main Campus   NCR
Yturzaeta, Justin   Jubilee Chrisitian Academy   NCR


13th PMO Area Stage Winners

Friday, December 10, 2010


Congratulations to the following winners in the 13th PMO Area Stage:


AREA REGION NAME SCHOOL RANK COACH
LUZ CAR Kang, Dongha Brent International School 1 Dr. Nancy Cruz
LUZ 3 Redondo, Paolo Victor Regional Science High School 2 Mr. Danilo Caysido
LUZ 3 Bangayan, Job Eliezek Regional Science High School 3 Mr. Danilo Caysido
LUZ 5 Zurbito, Kristoffer William Masbate National Comprehensive High School 3 Mrs. Judy M. Quinanola
           
Vis 7 Uyheng, Joshua Bethany Christian School 1 Mr. Joselito Bojos
Vis 6 Yao, Hubert Iloilo Central Commercial High School 2 Mr. Roger Alavata
Vis 6 Manuel, Raoul Danniel UP High School Iloilo 3 Mr. Raphael V. Belleza
Vis 6 Tan, Timothy James Trinity Christian School 3 Mr. Xerwin Ceballos
           
Min 10 Regner, Jayhan Xavier University High School 1 Mr. Art Walden Dejoras
Min 9 Baluyut, Arianne Angeli Zamboanga Chong Hua High School 2 Mr. Samuel Gayangos
Min 11 Lam, Alron Jan Philippine Science High School - SMC 3 Mr. Harold Soriano
           
NCR NCR Lao, Carmela Antoinette Saint Jude Catholic School 1 Mr. Manuel Tanpoco
NCR NCR Morco, Henry Jefferson Chiang Kai Shek College 2 Mr. Frederick Buiza
NCR NCR Sy, Amiel Philippine Science High School-Main Campus 2 Mr. Mr. Fortunato Tacuboy III
NCR NCR Guadalupe, Russelle Valenzuela City Science High School 3 Ms. Marilyn Soriano

Your awards will be given during the National Stage and Closing Ceremonies (January 22, 2011). Please send an email to Dr. Ernie Lope (pmo@math.upd.edu.ph) for more details.



13th PMO Area Stage Questions and Answers

Friday, December 3, 2010

The questions and answers from the recently ( Nov. 20, 2010) held 13th PMO Area Stage can now be downloaded.

Please click here.



13th PMO Area Stage Reminders for the Coaches and Students

Monday, November 15, 2010

  1. The PMO Area Stage is on November 20, 2010.
  2. Confirm the testing venue with the PMO coordinator in your region before the exam date. You may find his/her name, address and contact number at the PMO website (www.math.admu.edu.ph/pmo). S/he is the same coordinator during the qualifying stage.
  3. On November 20, 2010, arrive at the testing center early. Registration will begin at 1:00PM and the exam will begin promptly at 2:00 pm and end at 5:00 pm. Late examinees will not be given additional time.
  4. The student must bring his/her school ID for identification.
  5. Each student must bring his/her own blue or black pen for the exam. (All final answers and solutions to the examination must be in blue or black ink.)
  6. Students will be allowed to use rulers, protractors and compasses.
  7. Calculators will not be allowed.
  8. The examination will consist of two parts. The first part has 20 answers-only questions and the second part has 3 questions that require full solutions.
  9. The names of the students who will qualify for the national stage will be released on or before December 15, 2010.

For NCR: The Area Stage will be held in Ateneo. The exact location is Room: SOM 111, located at the JG School of Management Building.



13th PMO Qualifying Stage Results

Friday, November 6, 2010


The Lists of qualifiers for the Area Stage may now be downloaded:


13th PMO Qualifying Stage Questions and Answers

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The questions and answers in the 13th PMO Qualifying Stage can be downloaded here:



Reminders to all participants in the 2010-11 PMO Qualifying Examination:


1. The PMO Qualifying Stage is on October 23, 2010. Please confirm the testing venue with your Regional Coordinator before the exam date.

2. On October 23, 2010, arrive early at the testing center. Registration will begin at 1:00 pm and the exam will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. Late examinees will not be given additional time.

3. Each participating student will be charged a minimal fee of PhP 50.00 upon registration. The student must bring his/her school ID for identification.

4. Each student must bring his/her own blue or black pen for the exam. All final answers in the examination must be in blue or black ink.

5. Students will be allowed to use rulers, protractors and compasses but NOT calculators.

6. The examination will be a 30-item multiple choice exam, of which 15 items are worth 2 points each, 10 items are worth 3 points.


CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 13TH PHILIPPINE MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD

Friday, July 23, 2010


The Mathematical Society of the Philippines (MSP) is inviting all High School students to participate in this year's Philippine Mathematical Olympiad (PMO). The PMO, now on its 13th year, is a national competition designed to select the best secondary students in mathematical problem-solving in the Philippines.

The winners of the PMO will receive cash prizes and will automatically qualify to join the training pool for the 2011 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), from which the our country's representatives to the IMO will be chosen. The IMO is the largest and most prestigious international mathematics competition among secondary school students from all over the world.

A new feature of the 13th PMO is the selection of top students among the first and second year in the national ranking after the area stage. These students will undergo a training/selection program for the planned 2011 Southeast Asian Junior Mathematics Olympiad.

The PMO qualifying round will be held simultaneously in all regions of the country on October 23, 2010. All interested students must send their application form, through their school representative, by September 30, 2010 (Thursday), to the PMO regional coordinator of their region. Additional information, including the questions and answers from last year's PMO, may be obtained from the PMO website: http://www.math.admu.edu.ph/pmo.

The PMO is run by the Mathematical Society of the Philippines through the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the Department of Education (DepEd), with support from C&E Publications, Business Plus Marketing, Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), and the Foundation for the Upgrading of Secondary Education (FUSE).



PMO2009-2010 National Stage questions and answers

Thursday, March 18, 2010

The questions and answers used during the recently concluded PMO 2009-2010 National Stage can now be viewed online.

Please click here



12th PMO National Stage Winners

Monday, January 25, 2010

Congratulations to the 12th PMO National Stage Winners:

  • First Place: John Russell P. Virata, Gideon Academy
  • Coach: Ms. Cherie Chua

  • Second Place: Zheng Rong S. Wu, Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
  • Coach: Mr. Samuel Gayangos

  • Third Place: Aldric Cristoval C. Reyes, Chiang Kai Shek College
  • Coach: Mr. Frederick D. Buiza


First Place winner, John Russell Virata, poses with (from left) Dr. Ian Garces, MSP President Dr. Fidel Nemenzo, Mr. Jun Banta of HSBC, Dr. Fe Hidalgo of FUSE, and Usec. Fortunato de la Peña

Second Place winner, Zheng Rong Wu, with (from left) Dr. Nemenzo, Mr. Banta, Mr. Samuel Gayangos (his coach), Dr. Hidalgo and Usec. de la Peña

Third Place winner, Aldric Cristoval Reyes, with (from left) Dr. Nemenzo, Mr. Banta, Dr. Hidalgo, Mr. Frederick Buiza (his coach), and Usec. de la Peña

The 12th PMO National Stage finalists

Click here to see more pictures from the 12th PMO National Stage and Awarding Ceremonies.