The Human Resource Educators’ Association of the Philippines, Inc. (HREAP) celebrated the achievements of the country’s most promising HR students at the Ten Outstanding Human Resource Students of the Philippines (TOHRS) 2018 awards ceremony, held on January 14 at Tanghalang Pasigueño.
This annual endeavor recognizes the most promising BSBA major in Human Resource Development Management students in the Philippines. Rooted in HREAP’s commitment to training, developing, and recognizing outstanding HR students, the TOHRS award highlights students who excel in academics, extracurricular activities, and socio-civic engagement.
The 2018 awardees represent a diverse range of universities across the Philippines: Florniña Marie B. Aguilar (Batangas State University Lipa City), Princess Ameenah M. Aquino (San Beda University), Geri Camille S. Gopez (Batangas State University Lipa City), Riggynald B. Gamboa (De La Salle College of Saint Benilde), Ramon Miguel L. Villareal (University of Asia and the Pacific), Chad Rafael S. Manangat (De La Salle College of Saint Benilde), Madell E. Roguel (Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Manila), Jessica A. Maniwang (Ateneo de Davao University), Ryan Rey C. Galvez (Central Mindanao Colleges), and Mark Nicole B. Samin (Central Luzon State University).
In his response speech on behalf of the awardees, Mr. Villareal emphasized the enduring importance of the “human touch” in HR, even amidst technological advancements that sometimes seem to overshadow the deep understanding of the human person.
HREAP believes that recognizing outstanding Philippine HR students inspires others to strive for excellence and contributes to a more comprehensive, competent, and constructive Philippine HR community in the 21st century.
HREAP, a professional organization of human resource educators, aims to promote the development of HR programs in Philippine higher education institutions. Its mission includes strengthening industry-academe partnerships, fostering collaboration among HR educators, publishing research on HR practices, and organizing seminars, conferences, and learning and development programs for educators, students, and professionals.
The search for the Ten Outstanding Human Resource Students of the Philippines 2019 is now open. For more information, please email tohrsph@gmail.com or visit www.hreap.org/tohrsph.