Centralian Pride – CPU hails four Centralian TOSIA awardees. Photo Credits: JCI Regatta

Faith, honor and excellence—Nestle Taala, a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication senior from the College of Arts and Science, John Elmer Loretizo, 5th year Bachelor of Science Software Engineering from the College of Engineering, and Meliza Louise Javellana and Honey Parreño from the University Junior High School were hailed as TOSIA awardees during the Ten Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awarding Ceremonies held at Robinson’s Place Iloilo on March 18, 2018.

CPU Junior High School TOSIA finalist, Meliza Louise Javellana, was awarded as TOSIA Artisan for exemplifying creativity in her bid book submission.

They passed the preliminary screening of this year’s search for the Ten Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards spearheaded by JCI Regatta. The stages of the competition include The Stopover: Preparation, Starting Up The Engine: The Road to Excellence, a leadership seminar, The Checkpoint, Nomination and Portfolio Screening, TOSIA Roadblock: Essay Writing Round and The Detour: Interview Round, The Pit Stop: TOSIA Bootcamp and lastly The Finish Line: Awarding Ceremonies.

TOSIA 2018 aims to recognize student leaders who excel in academic, community, leadership and faith—four pillars in creating positive change. The annual search for outstanding is held in partnership with Department of Education Iloilo and Iloilo City Divisions and the Commission on Higher Education Region 6.