2014 TOSP Region VII Search launched

CEBU, Philippines - The Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines Region VII (TOSP Region VII) 2014 has officially commenced. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can now nominate graduating students who are outstanding in leadership, social responsibility, and academics. Colleges and universities should send their nominations on or before March 17, 2014, 5pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. The following designated offices should be considered in submitting the nomination forms:

HEIs in Cebu

-CHED Region VII Office, National Government Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City Contact Person: Edilyn Lopez -09295559191; [email protected]

HEIs in Bohol

-Dreams Project Office, New Capitol Building, Tagbilaran City Contact Person: Nesie Fe Binatero -09098593353 ; [email protected]

HEIs in Negros Oriental and Siquijor

-ABC Learning Center, Piapi, Dumaguete City Contact Person:Ryan Jay Riconalla - 09054731053; [email protected]

TOSP nomination forms can be downloaded at www.tospac.org or http://www.rfmfoods.com/ or contact the aforementioned persons for more information.

After all the nominations shall 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 inApril2014 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

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.

TOSP is a commitment of RFM Foundation, RFM Corporation, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), National Book Store, PLDT, and TOSP Alumni Community (TOSP-AC). (FREEMAN)