July 26-28, 2006, World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions (WFNMC), Cambridge, England

2006 Paul Erd's Award - given for sustained & distinguished contribution to the enrichment of mathematics education, is strictly limited to 3 winners every 2 years & results from extensive refereein & assessment of many nominated candidates Simon Chua (Philippines) - one of the three awardees

- principal of Zamboanga Chong Hua High School, Zamboanga City, Mindanao
- pioneered the Mathematics Trainers' Guild in thePhilippines
- his contribution has brought mathematics to greater heights through his authorship of several mathematics of several mathematics books & articles, and his involvement in both international & national conference/seminar/workshops as speaker/lecturer
- his unremitting pursuit to bring mathematics in the Philippines to a new dimension has influenced students' critical & creative thinking through the variedly designed strategies that motivate other mathematics educators to adopt in the classroom setting
- has worked in a difficult environment, where gov't has had limited resources, but this has never dimmed his vision nor has barred his mission to bring mathematics into the limelight of Philippine education
- his direct contribution to international juries has been significant & his broader contributions through his dynamic leadership has enabled the Philippines to earn several recognitions, awards & recommendations from international mathematics competitions