CBCP-ECMI

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬’𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗦𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗

The Eugenio Lopez Jr. Center for Media Arts Senior High School (ELJCMASHS) made history at the 15th Gawad Anak OFW – TOSDOSA Awards as the first school from Quezon City to participate—and the first public high school to enter the TOSDOSA Award circle—with two entries placing in the Top 10.

Waynerythe U. Salcedo, a Grade 12 Anak OFW student, secured Top 2, while Faith Elaizah B. Avila, also a Grade 12 Anak OFW student of ELJCMASHS, placed Top 5. Both are among the 2026 Ten Outstanding Sons and Daughters of OFW Student Achievers Awards (TOSDOSA Awards) honorees under the High School Level.

The awarding ceremony was held on April 10, 2026 at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. The Diocese of Cubao Migrant Ministry, under whose jurisdiction the school belongs, also presented a token of recognition, in addition to the awards given by the TOSDOSA sponsors. Mr. Joe Louie Lavaro served as coach and adviser of the two awardees.

In the special closing production featuring the finalists and awardees, Waynerythe Salcedo led the group in preparing and performing their presentation titled A Million Dreams, showcasing the talent and unity of the honorees.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥

The CBCP-ECMI once again extends its heartfelt and sincere gratitude to the Blue Nightingales of Our Lady of Peace School (OLPS) of Antipolo City for their captivating presentation during the 15th Gawad Anak OFW Awarding Ceremony on April 10 at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Intramuros, Manila. Having graced the event for the second time as performers, they continue to embody excellence, dedication, and a deep passion as performing artists.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠

The 15th Gawad Anak OFW successfully conducted its learning session alongside the ongoing final interviews of the finalists, held at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in Intramuros on the morning of April 10.

During this time, the finalists’ delegations had the opportunity to listen to insightful presentations from partner agencies such as PAG-IBIG, KCFAPI, MTRCB, and BDO. These sessions provided valuable knowledge and meaningful engagement, further enriching the overall experience of the participants.