The Department of Education (DepEd) congratulated the awardees of the recent The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) and enjoined them to continue to serve as an inspiration for learners and young professionals in pursuing their passion to serve others.
“The Department is pleased with the outcome of TOYM, with the awardees being truly outstanding young individuals among the hundreds of nominees,” DepEd said in a statement issued Sunday, April 3.
As personally assessed by Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, who served as one of the members of the TOYM Board of Judges, DepEd said that the awardees have showcased their “passion and dedication” to excel in their respective fields.
DepEd said it was also proud of the ten TOYM awardees, three of them namely Lou Sabrina S. Ongkiko, Eleazar Abraham ‘Abe’ L. Orobia, and Jayeel S. Cornelio, PhD, are from the teaching community.
Likewise, DepEd also commended that the four female awardees also “broke through the gender barrier.”
DepEd said it was also elated that the annual search has expanded its recognition to emerging professional tracks and put a premium on the research endeavors of the nominees.
“The awardees have provided a deep understanding of their work and even responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic,” DepEd said.
“We hope that the TOYM awardees will inspire more young professionals and learners to continue pursuing their passion to serve their communities and the nation,” DepEd added.