By Arlene Joy C. Dumigsi (The SpEd Torch)
The 21st Davao City Council through Councilor Atty. Antoinette “Petite” Principe penned a resolution to recognize the International achievements of young mathletes and science whiz from the Davao City Special School (DCSS) who recently represented our city and country in the International Equilibrium Science Olympiad (IESO) and the Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhiMO) 2025 held last September 19-22, 2025.
“ The City Government of Davao is truly honored to celebrate this great joy and pride of global excellence , competence and representation made by five young, gifted scholars who won one gold award and six silver awards in their respective grade level category,” said Councilor Principe.
The City Government of Davao with the Department of Education celebrates the achievements of the youth and for continually empowering the future leaders and innovators of the city. The International Equilibrium Science Olympiad (IESO) Finals 2025 winners are Escleto, Daenerys Remfort – Silver (Coaches Charyna Reginaldo Sarsar S. Drogo & Raceme Vegloure Tayag); Magalong, Jesugel Jamir – Silver (Coach Arlene Joy Catubig Dumigsi); Tripoli, Dalreek Sven – Gold, Podium Finisher, 1st Runner Up (Coach Sheila Mae Pansoy); Escleto, Danielle Lakshmi – Silver (Coach Sheila Mae Pansoy)
Additionally, the Philippine International Math Olympiad (PhiMO) Finalists are Duron, Mikhael Jacob – Silver (Coach Sir Nahtaniel Pablico, and Dr Paulino Angga); Tripoli, Dalreek Sven – Silver (Coach Sir Nahtaniel Pablico, and Dr Paulino Angga); Escleto, Danielle Lakshmi – Silver (Coach Dr Paulino Angga)
“ I am very happy and grateful for the support of the City Council through Atty. Antoinette Principe and we are looking forward for a productive results for the next competition. My deepest gratitude as well, to the untiring efforts of the coaches, the support and cooperation of the parents of these young and smart learners of DCSS,” Principal Maria Ligaya R. Romero said.
The DCSS Math and Science team are preparing for another international contest come October and November this year.
Photos by MaRe Escleto
