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CPU representatives attend 59th TOSP – Region VI Awarding Ceremony

by | Oct 16, 2026 | The Centralian Link | 0 comments

By Roselle Mitch G. Anas


(From left to right) Dr. Stella G. Fernandez, College of Arts and Sciences Dean; Hannah Joy A. Borja, CPU’s Regional TOSP Finalist; Pastor Alfred C. Morales, Coach-Adviser and Student Development and Programs Director; Mark Hendrix G. Lapac, CPU’s Regional TOSP Finalist; and Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarate, Vice President for Student Affairs, smile for a group photo during the 59th Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) Region VI Awarding Ceremony at the Ker and Co. Building, Ortiz Street, Iloilo City.

Central Philippine University (CPU) representatives Hannah Joy A. Borja and Mark Hendrix G. Lapac attended the 59th Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) Region VI Awarding Ceremony at the Ker and Co. Building in Iloilo City on October 11, 2026.

Joining Borja and Lapac were their proud families and mentors: Mrs. Criselda Lapac, Mr. Daryl Lutero, Mr. Marcelino and Mrs. Gene Borja. Coach-Adviser and CPU Student Development and Programs Director Pastor Alfred C. Morales, CPU College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Stella G. Fernandez, and CPU Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Esther Rose A. Romarate were also present.

Borja and Lapac were among the applicants screened for the 59th Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) Region VI, earning places among the 16 Regional Finalists. Their selection was announced by The Outstanding Students of the Philippines-Visayan Individuals Called Together for Region Six (TOSP – VICTORS) on September 23, 2026.

During the award ceremony, Lapac emerged as one of the six regional awardees who will advance to the 59th TOSP National Search, joining awardees from other regions.

Borja also earned national recognition, ranking 7th in the Transforming Advocates & Champions (TRAC) Outstanding Student Leaders of the Philippines (OSLP) National Level held in Baguio City on October 3, 2026.

Lapac graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Medical Biology, while Borja graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. Both are members of the Batch 2026 graduates.

Borja and Lapac’s success reflects the excellence of Centralians that extends beyond campus borders—an excellence that inspires others and remains deeply rooted in Scientia et Fides.

CPU’s official photographer Mr. Simon Peter Jandinero documented the event.