Excellence in numbers and intellect – the University of Batangas (UB) Junior High School (JHS) proudly showcased its mathematical prowess in the Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO) 2025–2026 Heat Round, held online on October 19, 2025.
The Math Olympiads Training League Incorporated (MOTLI) organized the competition, bringing together some of the country’s most promising young mathematicians and providing a platform that challenged their analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Emerging triumphant among the participants were UB JHS students who brought home multiple awards across different categories. Keziah Abigail Adora (Grade 10 – Catapang) from the Senior Secondary Group Category and Derick Rein E. Macalinao (Grade 7 – Copernicus) from the Secondary 1 Category both secured Gold Awards. Their achievement highlighted exceptional problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
Earning Silver Awards were Shiekha Ayesha J. Cago (Grade 10 – Archimedes) and Matthew Andrei B. Macatangay (Grade 10 – Archimedes) under the Senior Secondary Group Category, Shawqi Yousef A. Evangelista (Grade 9 – Avogadro) under the Secondary 3 Category, and Zuriel Reyn B. Cruzat (Grade 8 – Aristotle) under the Secondary 2 Category. Their success reflected their dedication and strong preparation for the competition.
Meanwhile, Reizo Mikael L. Adorable (Grade 9 – Avogadro), Kaileen May L. Medina (Grade 9 – Avogadro), and Arielle P. Subol (Grade 8 – Aristotle) proudly garnered Bronze Awards under their respective categories, showcasing persistence and determination in their mathematical pursuits.
Adding to the list of commendable performances, Cricza Anne C. Yuri Barlao (Grade 10 – Franklin) from the Senior Secondary Group Category, Ghyzell Anne Joy G. Gomez (Grade 8 – Fleming), and Donna Alexa I. Alolod (Grade 8 – Aristotle) from the Secondary 2 Category each received Merit Awards, marking their strong potential and consistent effort throughout the competition.
“The whole Mathematics Department showed their support to their students,” said Mathematics Department Head Dr. Famela Q. Barairo. “During the competition, all of us were on standby to provide technical support to our participants. Although we encountered minor difficulties, we persevered.”
TIMO is a global competition that promotes analytical thinking and mathematical creativity among students worldwide.