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Centralians bag TOSIA Circle of Five

By Nestle G. Taala

Recognizing student leaders and young innovators in Iloilo – TOSIA semi-finalists in their group picture. Photo Credit: Sandro Silverio

Centralians Peter John Abaygar, Chriselda Elaine Ador, and Vance Raphael Praire were hailed as finalists in the 10th Search for The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards (TOSIA) during the recently concluded awarding ceremony, Salute to Excellence, at Robinsons Place Iloilo, Iloilo City on March 17.

Peter John Abaygar, a 5th Year  Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and the incumbent governor of CPU College of Engineering, and Niegil Libo-on, from the College of Arts and Scienceswork student and a CPU Republic Senator made their way to TOSIA Circle of Five College Category. Meanwhile, Vance Raphael Praire, of the CPU Junior High School is part of the TOSIA Circle of Five Junior High School Category.

Abaygar, in his speech, shared that his inspiration to do and excel more were his parents who always supported him when it came to his extra-curricular activities. He also highlighted the importance of his college as he received the said award. Abaygar was also proclaimed as the TOSIA Speaker and TOSIA Leader.

Libo-on, on his part, stressed how proud he was to be a CPU work student. He emphasized that work students were more than just work students. He gave himself as an example of a work student who was also a “youth leader, a community builder and now, a TOSIA Circle of Five.”

Praire, on the other hand, acknowledged how his journey to TOSIA went from being a Color Guard for last year’s TOSIA Awarding Ceremony, and now, belonging to the TOSIA Circle of Five.

Junior Chamber Inc. Regatta on its 10th year Search for The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards recognized institutions that have TOSIA Finalists for five consecutive years in which CPU Junior High School received a citation.

The awardees are grateful for the support of the administration, their coaches and mentors, and most especially to God, who sufficiently gives heavenly wisdom and strength.

Centralians hailed as TOSIA semi-finalists

By Keziah G. Huelar

Arigorat (first from right) has been representing CPU in various competitions while Abaygar (second from right) is an active student leader.

Excellence in leadership, academics and community service—Vance Rapael Praire and EJ H. Jimenez both from the CPU Junior High School, Peter John B. Abaygar and Eric John P. Arigorat both coming from the College of Engineering, and Niegil E. Libo-on and Chriselda Elaine V. Ador both from the College of Arts and Sciences were chosen by JCI Regatta as finalists in the search for The Outstanding Students of Iloilo 2019 in the Junior High School and College categories.

Ador is the current president of the CPU Psychological Society.
EJ H. Jimenez from the CPU Junior High School has been passionate about leadership and community service.
Libo-on is currently a student leader serving as senator in the CPU Republic.

Abaygar is a 4th year Civil Engineering student and the current governor of the CPU College of Engineering. He is also an Ayala Young Leader and a delegate to the 4th ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting 2018. Arigorat, on the other hand, is a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student and a former president of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers-CPU Student Chapter. Meanwhile, Ador is the current president of the CPU Psychological Society while Libo-on is currently a student leader serving as senator in the CPU Republic. On the other hand, Jimenez and Praire are incumbent Governor and Vice Governor of the Junior High School.

TOSIA 2019 aims to recognize student leaders who excel in academic, community, leadership, and faith—the four pillars in creating positive change. The annual search for outstanding students is held in partnership with the Department of Education-Iloilo and Department of Education Division of Iloilo City and the Commission on Higher Education-Region 6.