Congratulations to Anne van Tuin (DLSZ 2028) for an exemplary achievement, securing Rank 1 in the prestigious Ten Most Outstanding Student of Muntinlupa (10MOST).

The 10MOST search recognizes exceptional youth who embody leadership, academic excellence, and civic duty, proving that outstanding students can emerge regardless of their background or circumstances. For Anne, claiming the top spot is more than a personal milestone. “To be ranked number one, more than an honor, is my biggest responsibility,” she shared. “I serve as an inspiration to all students of Muntinlupa City who dream to stand where I once stood.”

Defined by her passion and dedication to children’s rights, Anne translates this into meaningful advocacy as the child representative for Muntinlupa City and the National Capital Region (NCR). Her volunteer work bridges grassroots community service with national policy-making, including helping develop the Children’s Legislative Agenda for the 20th Congress and contributing to the DSWD Council for the Welfare of Children’s 4th National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC). She has also collaborated with UNICEF and the Regional Committee for the Welfare of Children on child-centered initiatives.

While her policy work impacts the national stage, Anne remains deeply rooted in the communities she serves. As a volunteer after-school teacher in Tondo, Manila, she works directly with vulnerable children. This experience forms the foundation of her lifelong career goal, becoming a professional educator.

She credits her holistic development to her alma mater, noting how the school nurtured her calling. “The Lasallian education has always offered me freedom to speak, to question, to create, and to advocate,” Anne said, connecting her journey to the school’s core value of service.

Looking ahead, Anne remains committed to her mission. She pledges to continue teaching children who need it most while amplifying youth voices in national policy discussions. For her, the ultimate mark of an outstanding student is not the recognition received, but the lives transformed along the way. “Maybe one day, when I become a teacher myself, I can create more outstanding students like me,” Anne said, describing what she hopes will be a beautiful full-circle moment, driven by her belief that the most outstanding student is, ultimately, a teacher.

As she embarks on the next chapter, Anne leaves a powerful reminder for her fellow DLSZ students: “Do not wait for a title, a position, or an achievement. Focus on making a difference rather than chasing achievements. What matters most is the impact you create on others because that lasts longer than the reward you receive.”

Anne’s accomplishment stands as a testament to the values of excellence, purpose, and service that define outstanding young leaders. As she continues to serve, advocate, and inspire, her journey reminds us that true success is measured not by accolades, but by the lives we touch.

Animo La Salle!