SU student among Top 3 Most Outstanding International Students in the Philippines
Anatasia Y. Kambai (left) of Silliman University joins this year’s awardees, Kikou M. Ikusawa (center) and Deborah Anirejouritse Eda (right), in the Top 3 Most Outstanding International Students in the Philippines (SY 2024-2025).
Anatasia Y. Kambai, a Silliman University (SU) Psychology student from Indonesia, has been honored as one of the Top 3 Most Outstanding International Students in the Philippines and was named the 2024 International Friendship Awardee at the Proclamation Rites and Awarding Ceremonies of the 51st Annual Search for the Most Outstanding International Students in the Philippines (SY 2024-2025) in Baguio City.
This recognition, awarded on October 25, 2024, highlights Kambai’s academic achievements and leadership within the international student community at SU.
Known for her academic excellence and leadership qualities, Kambai is a consistent honor student and currently serves as the president of the Overseas Students Fellowship of Silliman Church. Her commitment to both her studies and community involvement made her a standout candidate in this annual search organized by the Philippine International Friendship and Understanding Association (PIFUA).
Anatasia Y. Kambai receives her plaque and certification of recognition at the event.
The selection process for the award involved a rigorous three-segment competition. Contestants took written exams covering Philippine historical facts and current events, demonstrated their talents, and engaged in public speaking. Finalists were evaluated based on their academic performance, community service, and leadership skills, showcasing the holistic qualities the award seeks to honor.
Joining Kambai among the top three were Kikou M. Ikusawa, a fellow psychology student from Japan currently studying at Saint Louis University in Baguio City, and Deborah Anirejouritse Eda, a nursing student from Nigeria studying at Lyceum University in Batangas.
The screening for this year’s award took place on September 10 at the University of Santo Tomas.
