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A Research Proposal
Presented to
The Faculty of the Senior High School
University of Perpetual Help System Isabela
Minante Uno, Cauayan City, Isabela
In Partial Fulfilment
Of the Requirement for the Subject
Practical Research 1
By:
Abat, Dion Zed C.
Camungao, Jacquelyn U.
December 2019
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
When you think about leadership, it is a broad action of leading people but how
about those youth who have the capability to lead or those so called Youth Leaders?
Majority of us underestimate the capability of youth or young students to lead and to have
an impact in our society. It is naïve to assume that today’s young leaders will lead in the
According to Hsin-Yi Cohen BSc, MA, MSt (2019) “Team work is a great way to
build confidence and teach leadership to teenagers and youths but for many, the thought of
leading a group of teenagers can be a daunting one. However, teenagers respond to the
same principles of respect, integrity and communication that defines good leadership in
other arenas so by applying the same skills when dealing with a group of youths, it is
It is the spirit that makes the difference. If we put our passion and minds to it, we can
cultivate youth leadership in a million places. Inspired teens will change worldview, lives
and policies, nurture new learning culture, make national headlines and inspire millions
A business man Jose S. Conception Jr. the founder of Ten Outstanding Students of
the Philippines (TOSP) is the Awards and Formation Program as a way of galvanizing the
youth into action for social progress. Every year they present the deluge of brilliant and
inspiring young Filipino Leaders who not only excelled in academics, but also dedicated
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themselves as exceptional leaders and community servants in order to make a difference in
their respective circles. Those students who was nominated to be a part of TOSP is also a
youth leader who have the potential to become the next generation leaders.
The search is national scope, all Higher Education Institution are encouraged to
participate and nominate their school’s model students. In 1994, the program was set up in
key regions nationwide. For regionalized areas (Region II, III, IV-A, V, VI, VII, X, XII,
“Nation-building is not an overnight thing. In our own way of doing formation programs,
grounding our leaders, making them realize what they stand for, those are some examples
of nation-building.” Youth leadership is a thing that have a great implement to the society.
Common problems of today is about teenagers, this youth leader has the ability to approach
those young people and lesser their doubt that they might be judge or threatened. They
described a leader as someone who sees a problem and takes action to create a solution
(Mortensen et al., 2014) and youth leader have the ability to see the real problem of a
certain community and have the eagerness to create a solution and solve this certain
problem.
Isabela, "Being outstanding takes a lot of courage and passion. There are a lot of
expectations and responsibilities a youth leader possesses that pushes them to accomplish
their goals. As part of the community, I lived as an environmental activist and an advocate
of global mobility and inclusive education. As part of accomplishing these goals were
becoming active to every organizations that I am part of including student government and
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non-government community organizations. I had participated to several conferences and
activities as part of professional and personal growth. Being a representative to these kind
of gatherings require self-esteem and communication skills. This applies also to us leaders
organizations”.
Those student who was nominated to present their respective schools, they have
shown the excellence in academics and leadership. Those TOSP nominees are trained to
be a young leader that make resolution to solve facing issues in the Philippines or in their
gratification, do not drop pills, do not drop out, do not reiterate dysfunctional ideological
memes, do not hate adults making bad decisions, do not stigmatize groups or define
themselves by what they do. They do what needs doing. They ARE the change (Youth
Leader).
Theoretical Framework
According to the theory of John C. Maxwell (2013) “Leadership ability is the lid
that determines a person’s level of effectiveness. Your leadership ability for better or for
worse always determines your effectiveness and the potential impact of your organization.
The higher you want to climb, the more you need leadership. The greater the impact you
want to make, the greater your influence needs to be. No matter what group such a natural
According to the Great Man Theory of leadership, leadership calls for certain
leadership. No universal trait that predict leadership in all situations. Traits do a better job
ineffective leadership. A leader is great, not because of his or her powers, but because of
the work. A true leader can be recognized because somehow his people consistency
advantage one organization has over another in our competitive society. Leadership is
complicated. It has many facets: respect, experience, emotional strength, people skills,
develop in a day. It takes a lifetime. Successful leaders are learners. And the learning
The study focus and understand the lived experiences of Youth Leaders and as a
Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP). This study aims to answer the
1. What are the lived experiences of those Ten Outstanding Students of the
1. The youth leader have been a nominee for Ten Outstanding Students of the
Philippines (TOSP)
This study aims to inspire readers to provide vision for the future, it also aims to
persuade readers to be a Youth Leader or the next generation leader. This study also give
voice to those nominees for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) to let us
know their experiences not only being part of the said program but also a youth leader of
our country.
The finding would also give inspiration for readers to have the strength and
courage to face their problems. The participants could be a role model of the readers of
The probe may also serve as reflection on young people or students; they will
have an idea on what is it like to be a young leader that may boost their eagerness and so
This study could be beneficial to those who dream to be part of the TOSP or to be
a future leader for it serve as a guide for their dream to come true.
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The finding may also benefit future researcher this study will serve as a basis on
their study, they can get comparative analysis regarding to the experience of TOSP as a
youth leader.
The study focuses on the Lived experiences of those nominees of Ten Outstanding
Students of the Philippines (TOSP) as a youth leaders. The selection of the participants are
only limited since there are lots of TOSPian in Region 2. The participants of this study will
them are students of University of La Salette, Inc. two nominees from University of
Perpetual Help System Laguna - Isabela Campus, one nominee from Isabela States
University – Echague Campus, and two students from Philippine Normal University –
North Luzon, one student from Our Lady of the Pillar College Church – Cauayan, also in
Isabela States University – Ilagan Campus, Patria Sable Corpus College – Santiago, and
St. Ferdinand College – Ilagan. All of the participants are TOSP Region 2 (Isabela)
Definition of Terms
For better understanding, the researchers provide the definition of terms used in
Youth –The definition of a youth is a young person who has not yet reached adulthood
enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more
Society –an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent,