BOLINAO, Pangasinan, Philippines – Two sisters from this town brought pride to the province by winning awards in three international mathematics competitions in Hong Kong last month.
Cris Magdalene dela Cruz, 10, and her sister, Cris Loraine, 7, were among the members of the Philippine delegation that competed in three international tournaments, which included King of Mathematics, Green World Cup and Asia Math Cup.
Magdalene ranked second place both in the Green World Cup and Asia Math Cup and third place in the King of Mathematics competition.
Loraine was second placed in the King of Mathematics and Asia Math Cup, and bagged a merit award in the Green World Cup competition.
This was the second time for Magdalene to compete internationally and first time for Loraine. Their competitors included students from China, Hong Kong and Indonesia.
The sisters, who both study at the Bolinao Central School, have been consistent honor students.