2015 Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP)

In line with the 20th National Seafarers Day (NSD),  winners of the 2015 Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) sponsored by Westerrn Union were presented during the #NSD celebration last September 27, 2015 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay.

As one of the panel of judges, the chosen. ones are seen as the embodiment of the "ideal seafarer," displaying "integrity, passion, assertiveness, dependability and camaraderie" that will allow them to become globally competitive Filipino seafarer. The other judges include Fr.Paolo Prigol of the Apostleship of the Seas (AOS), Capt. Rodolfo Estampador, chairman of the Conference of Maritime Manning Agencies, Engr. Mike Marasigan formerly of the Professional Regulatory Commission, and Aris Gamboa of Western Union.

This year is the  longest panel interview for the annual search for the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) in line with the 20th National Seafarers day (NSD). Lasting almost 15 hours, we started at 8am and finished at 10:30pm for the panel interview of 42 hopefuls who given 15 minutes each to answer the questions propounded by the judges. . The nationwide search started in 2011 and gave recognition to students for being academically excellent, highly competent in practice, in good moral standing and active in their respective communities.

 #‎TOMSP2015 include :
.1. Alvin M. Acuido, BS Marine Engineering, Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific
2. Archie V. Artizona, BS Marine Transportation, Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific
3. Angelo P. Decena, BS Marine Transportation, Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
4. Florencio S. Deypabulos, BS Marine Transportation, University of Cebu
5. Rey Phillip J. Gallos, John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation
6. Mark P. Pagdato, BS Marine Transportation, John B. Lacson Maritime Academy
7. Shiela R. Rosales, BS Marine Transportation, Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific
8. Christian J. Santiago, BS Marine Engineering, John B. Lacson Maritime Academy
9. Bernard M. Sorbito, BS Marine Engineering, John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation
10. Val Ralph S. Velasquez, BS Marine Engineering, Philippine Merchant Marine Academy ‪#‎20NSD ‪#‎nationalseafarersday ‪#‎aos ‪#‎pinoymarino ‪#‎filipinoseafarer #‪#‎apostelshipofthesea