Silliman University wins National Astronomy Olympiad

Last February 19, 2010, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in cooperation with UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED), held the National level of the IYA 2009 Philippine Astronomy Olympiad. The competition was held at the UP NISMED auditorium in UP Diliman.

The regional representative (region 7) for the college level was from Silliman University (regional eliminations were held at the Applied Nutrition Center, Cebu city, Jan 21, 2010), while the high-school representatives were from Philippine Science High-School (PSHS) in Argao, Cebu.

The first place of the college level was awarded to Silliman University (Reuel Norman A. Marigza, Jr.) and for the high-school level, region 5 (PSHS). The second place for the college level was from NCR (UP Diliman; Terry Joan Salaga), followed by region 12 (MSU; Candy Mae Cabayao) and region 11 (USEP; Jay Ar Ronda).

Among the awards is a plaque to Silliman University for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of astronomy education. The National winners of the high-school level will proceed to China for the International Astronomy Olympiad.


Check out the UP NISMED report.