Leading telco and digital services company PLDT marks another year of supporting The Outstanding Young Men and Women (TOYM) Foundation. The Foundation honors outstanding individuals who continue to go above and beyond for the country.

As TOYM Foundation Chairman, PLDT-Smart Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan led the Presentation of 11 TOYM 2018 honorees.

The 11 TOYM awardees come from diverse fields, including political and social sciences, international journalism, agribusiness, economic development, public service, environment and climate change education, education innovation, and medical science.

Since 1959, TOYM Foundation, through the Junior Chamber International (JCI), Inc., has recognized many individuals for their remarkable contributions in Philippine society.

In photo are the TOYM 2018 honorees, standing, from left: Dr. Erika Fille Tupas Legara, honoree for Education Innovation; Dr. Katerina Tolentino Leyritana, honoree for Medical Science; Jamela Aisha Martinez Alindogan, honoree for International Journalism; Dr. Mark Anthony Santiago Sandoval, honoree for Medical Science; Jaton Zulueta, honoree for Community Development; Cherrie De Erit Atilano, honoree for Agribusiness; PO3 Fatima Peñones Ibias Lanuza, honoree for Law Enforcement; Rodne Rodiño Galicha, honoree for Environment and Climate Change Education; and Karl Kendrick Tiu Chua, honoree for Economic Development.

Leading the TOYM Foundation executives is PLDT-Smart Chairman and CEO and TOYM Foundation Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan. With him are, seated, from left: TOYM 2018 Board of Judges Chairman Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña; TOYM Foundation President Bienvenido V. Tantoco III; JCI Philippines National President Rey Felix C. Rafols; and TOYM 2018 Search Committee National Chairman Mark Joseph N. David.