00:00For the first time ever, the Philippines sent a delegation to compete in the prestigious F1 In Schools World Finals
00:09that was held in Daran, Saudi Arabia on November 21 and will last until November 28.
00:17It was led by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM students
00:23from the British School of Manila, Nio Gatlabayan, Gian Andrei Benjamin Gaisano Angala, Lau Lee Cai, Sophia Margaret Gorospe, Aaron Gabriel Shua, and Tara Bahukandi.
00:38Their group was called Aguilas, which was inspired by the word maguilas, which symbolizes their strong determination towards success.
00:50F1 In Schools is a worldwide educational program that aims to raise awareness in STEM courses.
00:57The competition also includes designing and manufacturing miniature air-powered F1 cars using engineering softwares.
01:07Aside from the competition, the group also has an ambition to promote STEM education in the Philippines
01:13and help the next generation to join F1 In Schools.
