Search for TOSP launched in Central Visayas
DUMAGUETE CITY, Feb. 7 (PIA) -- The search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) this year has officially started.
The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can now nominate graduating students who are outstanding in academic and co- and extra-curricular activities in their its respective schools.
Colleges and universities are urged to send their nominations on or before March 23 to the following designated offices:
For Negros Oriental and Siquijor, nomination forms can be obtained at the Great Physician Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc. (GPRehab), SL Teves Subdivision, Calindagan, Dumaguete City. Contact person is Rolando Villamero Jr.
Contact peron in Cebu is Marnie Racaza, CHED Region VII Office, National Government Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City.
In Bohol, one may get in touch with European Union Realising DREAMS Project, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Bohol Provincial Capitol, Tagbilaran City.
TOSP nomination forms can also be downloaded at www.tospac.org or email the aforementioned contact persons for more information.
After all the nominations have been submitted, a screening process will be done to determine the top 20 finalists who will undergo a three-day formation workshop and final interview on April 29 – May 1, 2012 in Dumaguete City.
TOSP is an Awards and Formation Program that seeks to galvanize the youth into nation building through exemplary academic performance, change-making social involvement, and inspiring leadership services to their school, local communities, and the country.
Since 1961, TOSP has been a laboratory of great leaders. In its roster are the likes of church luminaries Bishop Antonio Ledesma and Fr. Manoling Francisco, good governance icons Rene Saguisag and Raul Roco, social development gurus Vicky Pineda-Garchitorena and Sonia Roco, renowned broadcaster Ricardo Puno, and the current chief of the country’s higher education mandate, Dr. Patricia Licuanan who is the first awardee of the Search.
This year, TOSP is in search of that BAYANi student who despite the demands and pressures of higher education, endeavours to serve his country and people; those whose service to the school, community, and nation springs from a genuine desire and passion to make a difference in the lives of many with Every Day Great Examples of heroism. TOSP is in search of the BAYANi within.
TOSP is a commitment of RFM Foundation, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), National Book Store, PLDT, and TOSP Alumni Community (TOSP-AC). (mbcn/jct/PIA-NegOr)