Congratulations to Kieran Jacob (Gr. 10) for winning the Most Valuable Player award during the Philippine Football Federation U16 National Championship held in Bacolod on May 6, 2026. His NCRFA football team also won the championship. Good job, Lion!
Congratulations to Stephanie Castro (Gr. 9) for winning multiple awards at the Philippine Aquatics National Championships, held from May 1–3, 2026, at the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Tarlac.
Stephanie was named Most Outstanding Swimmer (Class B, 15-Year-Old Age Group). She also earned gold medals in the 100m backstroke and 400m freestyle, silver medals in the 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly, and bronze medals in the 200m freestyle and 200m backstroke.
Way to go, Stephanie!
The Annual Festival of the Arts at Brent is always a highlight of the year. Each year brings fresh excitement through an impressive showcase of talent and creativity across all grade levels.
From the grand band concert and harmonious orchestra recital, to the playful Grade 4 recorder performance, dynamic solo and ensemble pieces, heartwarming choir recital, and high-energy dance performances, every moment was a celebration of the arts.
Paired with vibrant and thoughtfully crafted artworks, it was an inspiring week that showcased teamwork, creativity, and hard work. It is truly a proud Brent Pride moment.
Special shoutout to the Assistant Director for Student Activities and Visual & Performing Arts Head of Department, Mrs. Lulu Floresca, for her 39 years of service to the Brent community. Your contributions to the success of the VPA Department and Activities Office throughout all these years are truly appreciated.
Congratulations to Skye Gonzales (Gr. 8) for being part of the Philippines Women’s Under-15 National Football Team. The team recently concluded its training camp in Japan with a successful showing, competing in exhibition matches against elite Japanese football club teams.
Keep it up, Lion! Brent Pride represented.
Congratulations to the Aqualions swim team for their superb performance during the ISM Spring Meet held last April 25–26. Many of our swimmers achieved their personal bests (PBs), earning medals and ribbon awards.
Special thanks to the Aqualions parents and swim coaches for their support.
Congratulations to Maggie Dimayuga (Gr. 11) on her successful book launch and signing. Maggie recently wrote and published a children’s book titled Gabby and Her Magic Heart, an uplifting story about a brave girl who embraces her heart condition with courage, proving that no diagnosis can stop her from chasing her dreams.
Well done, Lion! Keep it up!
Brent International School Manila hosted the World Mathematics Competition Senior Level Qualifier 2026 Manila.
The following Brent students competed:
Ruiyi Chen
Danielle Dizon
Suhang Du
Ai-Sia Huang
Hanbi Kim
Nayoung Kim
Geonwoo Lee
Tsai-Yun Lee
Yeeun Lee
Manilla Medina
Junseok Seo
Abhiveer Singh
Lailai Song
Nicholas Sy
Ishita Tangirala
Special acknowledgement goes to the following students for their achievements:
Danielle Dizon (Gr. 11)
Silver Award, Technical Rounds
Suhang “Andy” Du (Gr. 10)
Bronze Award, Technical Rounds
Hanbi Kim (Gr. 11)
Bronze Award, Synergy Rounds
Nayoung Kim (Gr. 11)
Silver Award, Personal Endeavour; Bronze Award, Dynamic Rounds, Bronze Award, Technical Rounds
Geonwoo Lee (Gr. 10)
Silver Award, Personal Endeavour; Bronze Award, Technical Rounds
Tsai-Yun “Naomi” Lee (Gr. 11)
Bronze Award, Synergy Rounds
Yeeun Lee (Gr. 10)
Bronze Award, Dynamic Rounds
Manilla Medina (Gr. 9)
Gold Award, Personal Endeavour
Junseok Seo (Gr. 9)
Silver Award, Personal Endeavour
Each of these students have additionally received a High Sum Rank Award and awarded a Golden Ticket to the finals taking place in London.
Congratulations to all of the participants for a fantastic event!
APAC Season 3 teams had so much fun representing the Brent Pride! The teams traveled to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hanoi.
The Brent APAC Softball Team is this year’s champion of the tournament.
The team also received the Spirit of the APAC Award.
All APAC Awardees include seniors Clara Hagedorn, Brooke Holmes, and Allie Holmes.
The APAC Track and Field Girls Team placed 2nd during the tournament.
The team also received the Spirit of the APAC Award.
Spirit of APAC pins were received by Miwa Go (Gr. 11), Alandra Silva (Gr. 11), Holly Sy (Gr. 9), Taisha Walther (Gr. 9), Tristian Martin (Gr. 12), and Santiago Lopez (Gr. 11).
The APAC Boys Soccer Team placed 4th during the tournament.
The team also received the Spirit of the APAC Award.
All APAC Awardees include Kieran Jacob (Gr. 10), Joonho Won (Gr. 12), and Baschi Schmitz (Gr. 12).
The APAC Girls Soccer Team placed 5th during the tournament.
The team also received the Spirit of the APAC Award.
All APAC Awardees are Seniors, Kira Hedeager and Maia Corvera
The APAC Boys & Girls Golf Teams both placed 4th during the tournament.
The team also received the Spirit of the APAC Award.
Spirit of APAC pins were received by Leandro Rufino (Gr. 12), Heejun Lee (Gr. 11), and Annika Tugade (Gr. 9).
The APAC Badminton Boys placed 4th and 5th for our Girls during the tournament.
Congratulations to Martina Horn (Gr. 9) for earning her second call-up to the U17 Philippine Women’s National Football Team! She is participating in a closed training camp in Thailand and China alongside 24 fellow Filipinas, all gearing up for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup set to take place this May 2026 in China.
Wishing you the best of luck. Go, Lion!
Congratulations to Ashley Bongat (Gr. 9), Hailey Bongat (Gr. 6), and Kelley Bongat (Gr. 2) for their participation in the World Educational Robot World Championship Contest held in Shanghai, China.
Ashley won Overall Silver First Prize in the Brick 4+3 Middle School Division.
Hailey won First Prize in the Brick 4+3 Elementary Division.
Kelley won First Prize in the Brick 3+2 Division.
Great job, Lions! Keep it up.