MANILA, Philippines — The search for the brightest future leaders of the maritime industry has reached a defining milestone as the Top 20 Finalists of The Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) 2025 were officially chosen.

The announcement followed a rigorous screening process that reviewed 55 nominations from various maritime schools nationwide. Each nominee was evaluated by four independent panels focusing on academics, leadership, social responsibility, and project proposal. Screeners carefully ranked each candidate from 1 to 55, devoting more than eight hours to ensure fairness and accuracy.

Under the rules, nominees who secured a place in the Top 20 across all four panels automatically qualified. Those who appeared in at least one Top 20 list were subjected to deliberation.

Organizers expressed their deep gratitude to the panelists for their dedication and to the applicants for their competitive spirit. “Representing one’s school in this national search is already a milestone worth celebrating,” the organizers said.

Everything will come to a conclusion on September 28 during the TOMSP 2025 Awarding Ceremonies at the ALU-APSU-ITF Building, Cubao, Quezon City, 12NN–6PM, as we recognize this year’s Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines.