*this is a feature of the news made by Mr. Rolando Villamero, Regional Rep or Region 7 of Th Outstanding Students of the Philippines
Tagbilaran City, Philippines – “The qualities that make a student stand out are the ability to balance academics and the commitment, dedication, and willingness to do something. Furthermore, he/she addresses issues that make a difference that matter to the people of this country”, said Ms. Analou Suan, chairperson of the board of judges of this year’s Search for the The Outstanding Students of the Philippines – Region VII (TOSP-Region VII).
This year’s Top Six were chosen by a panel of five judges after a grueling interview held at the Crabhouse, Tagbilaran City, Bohol last May 18, 2013.
Out of the 17 regional finalists, the following were awarded during the Awards Ceremony held at the Crabhouse Plenary Hall on the same date stated above:
–Gumapac, Cherry Mae B. – Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, Silliman University
–Narciso, Eduard Joseph V. – Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Management Marketing, St. Paul University Dumaguete
–Corpis, Jenith Brene E. – Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Negros Oriental State University Main Campus
–Biala, Von Jovi B. – Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Foundation University
–Bongcaras, Stephen Bryan Y. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Holy Name University
–Boquecosa, Sonny O. – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Major in Law and Policy Studies, University of San Carlos
“The whole world is entering into a stage where there a lot of problems facing each one of us and I feel that the young people are at the forefront of this challenging time. And an outstanding student is someone who can face up to these challenges and really make a difference not only because of this award but also because they want to see changes in this country so much so that they are willing to work for these changes even after they graduate from school,” Suan said when asked about the selection of this year’s six
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The Top Six Regional Awardees will be the official nominees of the region to the national search where they bid for a slot in the National Top 30 tilt.
TOSP program dates back to 1961 when businessman Jose Concepcion Jr., then publisher of Student Life Magazine, aspired for an annual recognition of outstanding students. As envisioned, TOSP was launched on June 19, 1961, aptly on the 100th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal. Since then, it has produced outstanding contributors in various fields such as Raul Roco, Victoria Pineda-Garchitorena, Ramon del Rosario, and Rene Saguisag to name a few.
In 1994, regional searches in conjunction with the national level awards were spearheaded with the first regionalized search held in Region VII particularly in Cebu City.
This program is a commitment of RFM Foundation, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), PLDT, National Bookstore, and TOSP-Alumni Community in partnership with the Provincial Government of Bohol.
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ROLANDO JR. VILLAMERO
Regional Representative
TOSP Region VII 
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