Philippine Science High School (PSHS) topped the “MATHirang MATHibay” annual mathematics competition of the University of the Philippines Math Majors Circle.

The team composed of Alvin Wilson Alba, Benetta Joy Branzuela and Dianne Francesca Oliveros topped 40 other teams from different schools in the contest held in UP Institute of Mathematics and Math Education Development Auditorium.

The three bright students received “Pinaka-MATHibay Immortality Trophy,” and P15,000 prize money.

Joel Edward Cardinal, Roochie Mico Cosico and Kevin Ross Nera of Makati Science High School placed second while Angeline Baniqued, Geraldine Baniqued and Ma. Regine Paz Onglao of St. Paul – Pasig got the third place.

Auraeus Solito's Pisay

Auraeus Solito’s Pisay will try its luck at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. The Cinemalaya 2007 Best Picture will be competing against international films.

Pisay is starred by new actors and actresses along with Eugene Domingo. Pisay is about the different struggles and stories of young Pisay students during the Marial Law time.

Pisay is set against Australia’s The Black Balloon from, Sri Lanka’s Siri Raja Siri (King Siri) and India’s Mahek and Taare Zameen Par.

This is the same competition where the classic Himala can win the Viewer’s Choice Award.