TOSP Regionalization Scheme; Metro Manila (NCR) as a TOSP Regionalized Area

Conceptualized to encourage more participation from colleges and universities, the Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Region (TOSR) began in 1994. TOSP 'Regionalization Scheme' was piloted in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) for Luzon, Region VII for the Visayas, and Region XI for Mindanao.

Through the regional searches, TOSP hopes to inspire Filipino students in every corner of the country. This is also built on the belief that the youth could closely identify themselves with role models present in their immediate environment.

The format of the Regional Search follows the National Program's. Thus, after the formation, the regional finalists are expected to face an estemeed panel of judges and await for the announcement of awardees.

At present, there are a total of six (6) regionalized areas as follow: Region II, Region III, Region V, Region VI, CAR & more recently, NCR.

TOSP-NCR DEBUTED IN 2007

Through the collaborative efforts of the RFM Foundation, Inc., Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Commission on Higher Education NCR Office, TOSP Alumni Community and RFM Corporation, the National Capital Region was finally transformed into a 'TOSP regionalized area' starting 2007.

Unlike the previous years when nominees from the National Capital Region automatically joined the pool of hopefuls for the National Screening, NCR nominees starting 2007 have to undergo the rigid and competitive selection process conducted by the distinguished members of the Regional Screening Committee. From this pool of nominees, twenty are to be chosen as regional finalists. Prior to the interview and awarding proper, these regional finalists would undergo a leadership formation program organized by TOSP Alumni Community.