The Junior Chamber International Philippines together with TOYM Foundation and the Gerry Roxas Foundation concluded the much-awaited search for 2017 The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines.

This year’s TOYM Search Committee gathered nominations from all over the Philippines submitted by individuals and organizations. This year-long search was supported by JCI Philippines National President Hegem C. Furigay and was chaired by JCI Sen. Disston T. Tan, TOYM Search Committee of JCI Philippines with the following members:

• Area 1 Nominations: Mr. Carl Dizon
• Area 2 Nominations: Mr. Alexander Uy
• Area 3 Nominations: Engr. Erwin Ellazar
• Area 4 Nominations: Ms. May Joan Abellana
• Area 5 Nominations: Ms. Tushinka Tan
• Public Relation: Ms. Jannina Castillo

This year's search brought out eight (8) Honorees from different categories. Nominations were screened by a panel composed of past TOYM Honorees chaired by Mr. Emmanuel P. Bonoan, 2004 TOYM Honoree for Government and Public Service with the following members:

• Mr. Christopher John A. Tiu
  2013 TOYM Honoree for Youth Leadership
• Dr. Donald Patrick C. Lim
  2015 TOYM Honoree for Community Development
• Mr. Kenneth C. Cobonpue
  2003 TOYM Honoree for Arts & Entrepreneurship
• Mr. Oscar Franklin B. Tan
  2014 TOYM Honoree for Law
  2017 JCI TOYP for Political, Legal and Governmental Affairs
• PSupt. Ligaya Sim-Cabal
  1999 TOYM Honoree for Government Service
• Fr.Manuel V. Simplicio
  1999 TOYM for Arts Contemporary Music

Thereafter, the distinguished board of Judges went through the nominees as well. This year's board of judges was chaired by Mr. Robert F. Kuan, of St. Lukes Medical Center and the members of which include:

• Justice Noel G. Tijam
  Supreme Court of the Phils.
• Ms. Solita Winnie C. Monsod
  University of the Phils. Diliman
• Mr. Menardo I. Guevarra
  Deputy Executive Secretary
  Office of the President Malacañan
• Mr. Francisco Enrique M. Bernardo III
  2003 TOYM Honoree for Entrepreneurship
• Ms. Feny Delos Angeles-Bautista
  1993 TOYM Honoree for Social Education
• Mr. Josiah L. Go
  2001 TOYM Honoree for Business Education

This year’s roster of TOYM Honorees:

• Byron F. Allatog
  TOYM Honoree for Government Service Law Enforcement
• Hidilyn F. Diaz
  TOYM Honoree for Sports
• Cirilo Joseph M. Javier
  TOYM Honoree for Arts in Music
• Eugenio P. Mende
  TOYM Honoree for Veterinary Medicine
• Ronaldo C. Reyes
  TOYM Honoree for Education
• Jason Roy T. Sibug
  TOYM Honoree for Community Development
• Mark Anthony J. Torres
  TOYM Honoree for Government Service Education
• Chiara Anne G. Zambrano
  TOYM Honoree for Journalism and Mass Communication

This year’s theme “United in Purpose Towards Nation Building” has brought out great Honorees in this year’s search. TOYM recognizes these eight (8) exemplary individuals who, beyond concern, have brought service to others, beyond their talent exuded excellence, beyond their position shone leadership and beyond their achievement have grown greatness. The Honorees are true models of exceptional young Filipinos worth emulation by the young generation and the nation in general.

This year’s search is co-presented by Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).

The project is made possible through generous support of its major sponsors: Gerry Roxas Foundation and Banco De Oro (BDO).

List of The Outstanding Young Men of 2017