MANILA, Philippines – Three proud siblings from De La Salle Lipa brought honor to the Philippines after winning medals at the 2025 Global English Language Olympiad of Southeast Asia (GELOSEA). The event was held in Incheon, South Korea from April 2 to 5.
Arcell Luis, Lourdes Anne, and Aldwin Luke Jaen represented the Philippines and stood out among thousands of students from countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
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| The three siblings received various medals in the Olympiad. Photo courtesy: Lourdes A Jaen/Facebook |
The Jaen siblings won the following awards:
Arcell Luis H. Jaen, Primary 6 Level – Silver Medal
Lourdes Anne H. Jaen, Senior Secondary Level – Gold Medal
Aldwin Luke H. Jaen, Senior Secondary Level – Silver Medal
Lourdes Anne shared her joy in a message to Good News Pilipinas, saying, “I, along with my siblings, recently had the honor of representing the Philippines… I’m grateful and proud to share that the De La Salle Lipa delegation brought home gold and silver awards.”
The contest was organized by the Global League of Winners (GLOW), Inc., a group that aims to find young talents around the world. GLOW CEO Engr. Elizabeth Rodriguez thanked the school and the parents for their support.
GELOSEA is a yearly contest that encourages students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to improve their English skills. It also helps promote tourism in Southeast Asia.
Global competitions and Filipino pride
Filipino students continue to shine in global academic contests. From math to science to English, young learners from the Philippines have shown they can compete and win on the world stage.
These achievements show not only their hard work but also the strong support from families, schools, and communities. Every medal won is more than just a personal victory — it is a moment of pride for the whole nation.
Global contests like GELOSEA help build confidence in young Filipinos and remind the world of the country’s rising talents.
— Joy Adalia, The Summit Express