Manila, Philippines —The country’s maritime spotlight shines once again as the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) 2025 Awarding Ceremonies take place at the APSU-ALU-ITF Building, Cubao, Quezon City. The celebration will gather maritime leaders, institutions, educators, and students in recognition of this year’s outstanding finalists who exemplify excellence, discipline, and leadership.

The prestigious ceremony will be graced by government officials, industry partners, and maritime advocates who continue to support the growth and development of Filipino seafarers. Among the distinguished guests are representatives from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Ocean Centre Philippines, and respected organizations such as TOMSPAC, PAMI, and APSU.

Meet the TOMSP 2025 Finalists

These finalists are more than just names on a list—they are stories of resilience, discipline, and determination. Each one carries the pride of their schools and the hopes of their peers, proving that tomorrow’s maritime industry is in capable hands.

Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP)
BALATIAN, Churchly Keith T.
ESPIRITU, John Emmanuel V.
GATTO, Septian A.
MARIMON, Michaela Grace T.

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna
BELLING, Michelle L.

Cristal e-College
BERNALTE, Gabriel O.

MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy
DAVID, Princess Dianna Marrey B.
DIZON, Kurt Neo G.

St. Therese MTC Colleges – Magdalo Site
GACHO, Ivan R.

University of Cebu – Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue
GALINEA, Ralph Gabrielle Y.

University of Cebu – Maritime Education and Training Center
JABONETA, Andre Louise Emmanuel A.

John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (Bacolod), Inc.
JUMAYAO, Danny Christian L.

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University – Arevalo Campus
MOREIRA, Prince Ezekiel T.
SAPALO, Christian B.

University of Perpetual Help System Laguna (UPHSL)
OCLARINO, Elyza Marie R.

Midway Colleges Inc.
OJENAR, Aries M.

St. Therese MTC Colleges – Tigbauan Site
OLITHAO, Aivan Kiem A.
PORNESO, Jay Vee S.

Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS)
POLIDO, Paul Steve P.
TERCINO, Mikaela Rose T.

Honoring the Future of Philippine Shipping

Since its inception, TOMSP has become one of the most highly regarded recognitions in the maritime sector—celebrating not only academic excellence but also commitment to service, leadership, and nation-building. This year’s finalists embody the values of discipline, resilience, and global competitiveness that define the Filipino seafarer.