CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A student from Oriental Mindoro won top honors at an international science competition in the United States, besting participants from 16 countries. Warren Wade Casuga, a Calapan City native and a student at Holy Infant Academy, was named absolute winner (first place overall) in the Natural Science category of the 7th Copernicus Olympiad in Houston, Texas, held January 21-25, 2026.  He also received a gold award. The awarding ceremony was held on January 26.  The Copernicus Olympiad is regarded as one of the most challenging and prestigious science competitions in the United States, drawing young […]... Keep on reading: Filipino student takes top prize at US science olympiad