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PH Wins Gold, Places 6th In AI Olympiad
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Team Philippines made an impressive debut at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI), bringing home one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals while finishing tied for sixth overall in the inaugural regional competition.
The eight-member Philippine delegation competed against 129 elite secondary school students from 18 countries and territories, showcasing the country's growing talent in artificial intelligence.
Leading the Philippine campaign was Noe Nathan Y. Arreza of Philippine Science High School–CALABARZON Campus, who captured the country's lone gold medal after finishing eighth overall.
Troy Dylan T. Serapio of Philippine Science High School–Main Campus earned the silver medal with a 23rd-place finish.
The country's bronze medals came from Daphne Eunice U. Acena of De La Salle University Dasmariñas High School, who placed 42nd, and Jhareign S. Solidum of the University of Mindanao Ilang High School, who finished 52nd.
Meanwhile, Ryan James L. Alfaro of Philippine Science High School–CALABARZON Campus and Sean Marcus N. Castillo of Philippine Science High School–Central Luzon Campus received Honorable Mention awards after placing 88th and 95th, respectively.
Completing the Philippine delegation were Ellison Matthew S. Ang of Philippine Science High School–Main Campus and Aretha Cai Faustine M. Sy of St. Scholastica's Academy of Marikina, who also represented the country in the competition.
With its haul of one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, the Philippines secured a tie for sixth place in the overall country standings in the first-ever APOAI.
The organizers congratulated all eight delegates, saying the achievement was also shared by the coaches and mentors who trained the team, the invigilators and staff who ensured the integrity of the competition, the schools and communities that supported the students, and the parents who stood behind them throughout their journey.
The team also thanked the IOAI China Organizing Committee, the APOAI Board, global sponsors Taobao (Alibaba Group), Jane Street, and DP Technology, as well as local partners Joy-Nostalg, Times Paint Corporation, the Tiu Family, and the Ateneo Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD) of the John Gokongwei School of Management at Ateneo de Manila University for supporting Team Philippines' historic debut.
The country's strong performance marked a successful first appearance in the Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the potential of young Filipino students on the regional stage.
The eight-member Philippine delegation competed against 129 elite secondary school students from 18 countries and territories, showcasing the country's growing talent in artificial intelligence.
Leading the Philippine campaign was Noe Nathan Y. Arreza of Philippine Science High School–CALABARZON Campus, who captured the country's lone gold medal after finishing eighth overall.
Troy Dylan T. Serapio of Philippine Science High School–Main Campus earned the silver medal with a 23rd-place finish.
The country's bronze medals came from Daphne Eunice U. Acena of De La Salle University Dasmariñas High School, who placed 42nd, and Jhareign S. Solidum of the University of Mindanao Ilang High School, who finished 52nd.
Meanwhile, Ryan James L. Alfaro of Philippine Science High School–CALABARZON Campus and Sean Marcus N. Castillo of Philippine Science High School–Central Luzon Campus received Honorable Mention awards after placing 88th and 95th, respectively.
Completing the Philippine delegation were Ellison Matthew S. Ang of Philippine Science High School–Main Campus and Aretha Cai Faustine M. Sy of St. Scholastica's Academy of Marikina, who also represented the country in the competition.
With its haul of one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, the Philippines secured a tie for sixth place in the overall country standings in the first-ever APOAI.
The organizers congratulated all eight delegates, saying the achievement was also shared by the coaches and mentors who trained the team, the invigilators and staff who ensured the integrity of the competition, the schools and communities that supported the students, and the parents who stood behind them throughout their journey.
The team also thanked the IOAI China Organizing Committee, the APOAI Board, global sponsors Taobao (Alibaba Group), Jane Street, and DP Technology, as well as local partners Joy-Nostalg, Times Paint Corporation, the Tiu Family, and the Ateneo Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD) of the John Gokongwei School of Management at Ateneo de Manila University for supporting Team Philippines' historic debut.
The country's strong performance marked a successful first appearance in the Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the potential of young Filipino students on the regional stage.
Jul 3, 2026
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