Three of the Paulinian finalists had recently been inducted as awardees of the Regional Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) last July 30, 2019 at the Amphitheatre of Isabela State University?Echague Campus.

Linus Janvier Pagulayan (BS-Accountancy) was formerly the President of the university-wide Paulinian Student Government; Allaine Jonel Azada (BS-Medical Technology) was formerly the Editor-in-Chief of The Paulinian; and Janesis RR Buena (BS-Social Work) was formerly the President of the Paulinian Volunteers for Community Development.

The finalists underwent a formation program from July 27-29 at Nueva Vizcaya State University-Bayombong prior to interview, judging and awarding ceremonies.

TOSP is an awards program that recognizes role models of the country who have personified academic excellence, exemplary leadership and deep sense of social responsibility, all anchored on good moral values.