Global Pinoys of the Week: 14-year-old Elijah Zachary Dizon Mirandilla crowned UAE Spelling Bee champion

Global Pinoys continue to shine on the world stage, securing impressive accolades in diverse fields such as science, photography, sports, and spelling. Here’s a closer look at our Global Pinoys of the Week.

Copernicus

Team Philippines returned home victorious from the 6th Copernicus International Natural Science Olympiad in Texas, USA, bringing home an impressive haul of six medals—two golds, one silver, and three bronze—courtesy of six talented Filipino students.

Donell

Filipino photographer Donell Gumiran, based in the United Arab Emirates, won the prestigious 2025 Sony World Photography Awards national title. He earned recognition for his striking photograph, “A Timeless Tradition.”

Isabelle

Two-time Philippines National Champions for Senior Pairs, Isabella Gamez and Aleksandr Korovin, secured fourth place in the figure skating pairs event at the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. The pair delivered a stellar performance, earning a combined score of 155.62, with 55.63 in the short program and 99.99 in the free skate.

Spelling Bee

Fourteen-year-old Elijah Zachary Dizon Mirandilla, a Filipino student based in Dubai, emerged as the champion of the inaugural UAE Spelling Bee Championship. Now in Grade 8, Elijah triumphed over 580 students from across the nation, solidifying his place as one of the brightest young talents.

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