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ZCHHS Mathletes Shine at International Mathematics Invitation Hope Cup Global Peak Challenge
Proudly carrying the Philippine flag, math-gifted students from the Zamboanga Chong Hua High School (ZCHHS) made waves on the international stage after securing six medals at the prestigious 2025 International Mathematics Invitation Hope Cup Global Peak Challenge held last August 6-7 at the Hong Kong Convention Center. Representing the country against more than 400 top students from 10 nations, namely, Brazil, Canada, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Macau , the Philippines and host Hong Kong. The ZCHHS mathletes performed exceptionally and brought home one gold, four silver and one bronze medal. Topping the medal count was Vincent Benito O. Chan , a grade 9 student, the team’s lone gold medalist, who also earned a silver medal in the team awards. David Gabriel C. Reaport, 6th grader, brought home two silver medals, while Dylan Mattews M. Lim, grade 7, earned one silver and one bronze medal. Dr. Simon L. Chua, principal of ZCHHS, head of the Mathematics Trainers’ Guild (MTG) and mentor of the team, lauded the students’ achievements, noting that their success reflects exceptional talent, dedication and the school’s commitment to academic excellence. The International Mathematics Invitation Hope Cup Global Peak Challenge is an annual competition for primary and secondary school students, providing a platform to sharpen problem-solving skills and prepare for future global contests. Serving as team leader was MTG officer Harry Uy, while ZCHHS Junior High School Department Head, Mr. Jomar S Ejedio, guided the students as coach.
ZCHHS Math Wizards Triumph at 2025 Hua Luo Geng Gold Cup Invitational Tournament
Four exceptional students from Zamboanga Chong Hua High School (ZCHHS) brought honor to the Philippines by bringing home one silver medal, two bronze medals, and five merit citations at the 2025 Hua Luo Geng Gold Cup Mathematics Invitational Tournament held last August 2-5 at the Hong Kong Asia TV Station Auditorium and East Kowloon Kai Tak Auditorium. Leading the winners was Grade 9 student Vincent Benito O. Chan, who earned the tournament’s sole silver medal for his outstanding individual performance. Grade 7 student Dylan Matthews M. Lim and Grade 6 student Jerome Rance V. Ejedio each received bronze certificates, while Grade 6 student David Gabriel C. Reaport earned a certificate of merit for his notable performance. The competition featured 624 participants from 23 Chinese provinces, five autonomous regions, and delegations from Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, and the Philippines. China's Hunan Province and Shanghai City led the event, which honored the late Chinese mathematician Hua Luo Geng, famous for his contributions to number theory and for promoting math research and education in the communist state. The Hua Luo Geng Gold Cup challenges young math enthusiasts with nine open-ended questions to be answered within 2.5 hours. It aims to develop students’ problem-solving and collaboration skills in a highly demanding environment specifically designed for Chinese elementary school students. Organizers note that all Chinese participants in the internationally acclaimed International Math Olympiad have previously competed in this prestigious tournament. Named in honor of the late Chinese mathematician Hua Luo Geng, the competition pays tribute to his significant contributions to number theory, math research, and education. Born in 1910 in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, Hua’s work in optimization and operational research greatly influenced the Chinese economy. He passed away in 1985 in Japan and served as a member of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress. The Philippine delegation was led by Mathematics Trainers’ Guild (MTG) Officer Harry Uy and coach Mr. Jomar S. Ejedio, who commended the students for their determination and excellence in this highly competitive international contest.
