Humigit-kumulang 500 academic awards at recognitions ang nakamit at naipon ni Rhensis Benedict T. Lofamia, 18, sa pagtatapos niya sa senior high school.
Ang napakaraming awards na ito ay kanyang nakamit sa loob ng isang dekadang pag-aaral simula bata pa.
Kabilang sa kanyang awards ay mula sa national at international academic competitions.
Ang mas nakabibilib pa kay Rhensis o RB (palayaw niya), hindi raw nito nakakalimutan ang mag-relax.
Kumbaga, mayroon siyang “work-life balance.”
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RHENSIS, MULTI-AWARDED STUDENT
Batay sa listahan ng mga awards mula sa international academic contests na ipinost ng nanay ni Rhensis na si Janneth, nakamamanghang sakop nito ang halos lahat ng larangan: Mathematics, English, Writing, at Science.
“Pero yung most memorable po is yung Future Intelligence Students Olympiad National Round and International Round at competitions sa Japan, Singapore, at China,” ani Janneth sa interview niya sa Saksi nitong July 15, 2026.
Narito ang ilan sa mga medalyang napanalunan ni RB sa tinukoy na competition ni Janneth.
- Gold - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) International Round 2025 - Math Category
- Gold - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) International Round 2025 - Science Category
- Gold - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) International Round 2025 - English Category
- Gold - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) National Round 2025 - Math Category
- Gold - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) National Round 2025 - IQ
- Gold - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) National Round 2025 - Digital Technology
- Silver - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) National Round 2025 - Science Category
- Silver - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) National Round 2025 - English Category
- Silver - International Science Olympiad Competition of Southeast Asia (ISOCSEA) National Round
- Silver - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) International Round 2025 - IQ Category
- Silver - Future Intelligence Students Olympiad (FISO) International Round 2025 - Digital Technology
Sabi pa ng ina, bata pa lamang ay nakitaan na si RB ng interest sa numbers at alphabet.
Nagtapos siya ng senior high school with High Honors sa Philippine Science High School-Main nitong June.
Full scholar siya ngayon sa Ateneo de Manila University sa kursong Management Engineering.
Paliwanag naman ng ama ni RB na si James Lofamia, may panahon ang anak sa mga hobbies at activities nila ng mga kaibigan.
“Kung gusto nilang lumabas, kumain, mag-relax, nagagawa naman niya at hindi naman namin siya [pinagbabawalan] doon kasi kailangan niya rin iyon.”
Bukod sa online gaming, naglalaro rin daw siya ng football.
Naibahagi naman ni RB ang routine niya pagdating sa paglalaro o pag-aaral.
So, what I’ll do is I’ll play or read for three hours straight, and then I’ll study or do requirements for projects for like two to three hours straight.”
Payo niya sa mga katulad niyang estudyante, “Just try anything and everything. You won’t ever regret trying no matter the outcome.”
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RHENSES IS NATURALLY GIFTED
Nitong June 22, gumawa ng appreciation post si Janneth para sa anak na isang well-rounded student.
“From being a little boy with big dreams to becoming a young man who has earned nearly 500 awards and recognitions in Math, Science, English, Writing, and international competitions, your journey has been truly inspiring.”
Hindi rin daw makalimutan ni Janneth kung paano nagsisigaw sa tuwa si RB nang makapasok sa Top 240 out of 30,986 examinees ng National Competitive Examination ng PSHS noong 2019.
Malaking pagsubok naman daw para sa bata ang nangyaring pandemic noong 2020. Nawala ang two years na inasam sana niyang ma-enjoy sa high school.
“[Y]ou found joy in online games, late-night bonding with friends, and simply enjoying life.
“When face-to-face classes finally returned, you embraced every moment of being back in school: the friendships, the laughter, the freedom, and the happiness of finally experiencing high school again.”
Samantala, minsan ay napapakamot-ulo na lang si Janneth kung paano nagagawang pagsabayin ni RB ang pag-e-enjoy at pag-aaral.
“There were times we wondered why you were always so chill, sleeping at 2-4 AM playing ML or Valorant while everyone else seemed busy nagsusunog ng kilay.
“Yet despite everything, you still managed to rise, recover, compete, and excel while balancing the pressures around you.”
Kahit daw sa competitions, lagi raw nagpi-place si RB kahit kulang sa preparasyon.
Tinawag ni Janneth ang anak na “naturally gifted.”
“Even during competitions, you barely prepared at all, yet you could solve incredibly difficult questions mentally as if it came so naturally to you.
“I would sometimes look at your scratch paper and see almost nothing written on it except little drawings.
“Watching you do that always left me in awe. You truly are such a talented kid.”
May mga pagkakataon daw na nakikita nilang nagsasawa na minsan ang anak sa competitions, pero nagpatuloy pa rin siya.
“I know there were times you already got tired of Math and felt exhausted from joining so many competitions, but deep inside, we know this is one of the gifts God truly gave you, anak,” ani Janneth.
“And that is what makes us even prouder.
“Because beyond the medals, awards, and recognitions, we witnessed your resilience, quiet strength, and ability to keep moving forward in your own way and at your own pace.”
Panghuling message ng ina sa kanyang anak, “No matter how many awards you achieve, we will always be most proud of you for simply being you.”
Tinanon ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Janneth kung ano ang payo niya sa kapwa magulang pagdating sa mga anak na nag-aaral.
"Ang maipapayo ko sa mga parents is to always support your child in whatever they want to do.
"Guide them and believe in them every step of the way," sagot niya via direct messaging.
"Celebrate their progress and achievements, and most importantly, their hard work and effort.
"Every child is unique and has their own strengths and pace, so let them discover their own passion.
"Most importantly, love them unconditionally with or without awards."