97 nursing grads share Top 10 rank

MANILA, Philippines - Ninety-seven examinees topped the nursing licensure examination last June, with a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) leading the roster.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday that the country has 27,823 newly licensed nurses, or fewer than half of the 60,895 examinees who took the test.

University of the Philippines-Manila, Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing, and Liberal Arts and Cebu Normal University (Cebu State College) led the top performing schools with 100 percent passing rate.

UST graduate Roxanne Trinity Dotingco Lim topped the examination with a grade of 86.20 percent, while Cebu Normal University graduate Kristen Erika Hife Pino and University of Saint Anthony graduate Carmela Celebrado Shimizu shared the second spot with a grade of 85.40 percent.

John Vincent Usita Magalong of UP-Manila and Wayne Steven Miranda Zamora of West Visayas State University landed third with 85.20 percent.

They were followed by Joey Gonzalez dela Torre Jr., (Cebu Normal University, 85%); Joener Balediata Bangero (West Visayas State University-La Paz, 84.80%), Vanessa Joy Palacio Gasat (University of the Cordilleras, 84.80%); Mar John Almedora Jambora (Xavier University, 84.80%), Katherine Joyce Umali Asufra (Cebu Normal University, 84.60%); Giselle Capati Cano (Angeles University Foundation, 84.60%); Ainan Rey Fria Casupang (Ateneo de Naga University, 84.60%); Lian Sydney Baritua Chan (Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing and Liberal Arts, 84.60%) Jennifer Kaye Licup Ducao (Cebu Normal University, 84.60%); Paulina Garcia Espanola (Riverside College, 84.60%); Vinie Oberiano Oberiano (West Visayas State University-La Paz, 84.60%) and Merrill Van Chua Yu (Velez College, 84.60%).

On seventh place were Karl Phillip Lumio Avillo (Southern Luzon State University-Lucban, 84.40%); Mara Lyka Ellenite Natividad Capalad (Western Mindanao State U-Zamboanga City, 84.40%); Maryelle Go Casupanan (Saint Louis University, 84.40%), Cesar Ian Tan Claro (University of Saint La Salle, 84.40%); James Patrick Ramos de Vera (Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing and Liberal Arts, 84.40%), Sachiko Solis Estreller (UP-Manila, 84.40%); Jemi-Kezia Jimenez Iringan (Medical College of Northern Philippines, 84.40%); Kristian Ron Pajarillaga Lalic (Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing and Liberal Arts, 84.40%); Ronessa Irene Magallanes Maglinte (UST, 84.40%) and Nurhani Salapuddin Tulawie (Arellano University-Pasay, 84.40%).

Ranking eighth were Anna Lee Delmas Bantasan (Saint Louis University, 84.20%); Jose Orillo Barriga Jr. (Velez College, 84.20%); Gina Macil Baylosis (Xavier University, 84.20%); Bayani Magat Bunal Jr. (UP-Manila, 84.20%); Lalaine Daisy Pingol Erpe (Riverside College, 84.20%); Christine Camille Abesamis Estela (University of Nueva Caceres, 84.20%); Rumell Nino Sallong Gaoaen (Easter College Inc., 84.20%); Beverly Kaye Cabrera Macagba (UP-Manila, 84.20%); Darcy Lizette Santos Reroma (Cebu Normal University, , 84.20%); Gellie Golingan Santic (Bicol University-Legazpi, 84.20%); Stephanie Marie Carbon Seno (UST, 84.20%); Dytha Marie Moscoso Tamisan (Riverside College, 84.20%); Christian Wilson Rosales Turalde (UP-Manila, 84.20%) and Dawn Gaid Yana (Bukidnon State College-Malaybalay, 84.20%).

Ranked ninth were Amanda Rae Hernandez Alojado (Ateneo de Davao University, 84 %);Hayma Mabanda Ameril (Arelklano University, 84%); Ronan Garcia Ang(Western Mindanao State U-Zamboanga City, 84%); Louella Corpuz Ariola (Saint Louis University, 84 %); Benjo Plaza Ato (Cebu Normal University, 84%); Roger Ayuyang Brazil Jr. (Medical College of Northern Philippines,84%); Eunice Manuel Chan (University of Santo Tomas, 84%); Krizia Marie Mila Cornel( Cebu Normal University, 84%); Jane Therese dela Rosa Kasilag (West Visayas State University-La Paz, 84 %); Divine Mercy Cuarteros Elcano (Camarines Sur Polytechnic College -Nabua, 84%); Jessica Franchizca Llanera Estrellado (Silliman University, 84%); Maria Ferena Beatriz Gonzales Feleo (Brokenshire College Socksargen Inc., 84%); Diana Belingon Foronda ( Medical College of Northern Philippines, 84%); Paula Isabel Gimena Franco (Univrsity of the Philippines- Manila, 84%); Feliz Gwenmor Ferre Fuentes (St. Paul Unioversity-Dumaguete, 84 %); Anwar Jan Licuan Garaza (Mariano Marcos State University-Batac, 84%); Abigail Batas Gases(Southwestern University, 84 %);John Derick Sabornido Guillen (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 84%); Erika Yvonne Fortaleza Manolo (University of St. La Salle, 84%); Juan Carlo Ramirez Narag (University of the Philippines-Manila, 84 %);Nathalie Marudo Omala (Far Eastern University-Nicanor reyes Medical Foundation, 84); Henry Olivo Pinos (University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, 84%); Ebony Pinono Quinio (St. Louis University, 84% );marchie Melarejo Real (Universidad de Sta. Isabel, 84%); Hazel Monique Raqueda Sayson (St. Louis University, 84 %); Laura Suzanne Kapil Sanchez (cebu Normal University, 84%); Jeffery Barcelon Tnaglao (Far Eastern University-Manila, 84%); Lour Ann Valerie Mata Tian (Velez College, 84%); and Ma. Jealyn dela Paz Valenzuela ( University of the Philippines-Manila, 84%).

Ranking tenth were Joseph Gabriel Asuncion Abello (UST, 83.80%); Jason Almonguera Adoyogan (Filamer Christian College, 83.80%); Alexis Nacionales Aguinaldo (Saint Louis University, 83.80%); Louiza Mae Rabutan Andaya (Cebu Normal University, 83.80%); Nicoleo Christian Ramos Ardiente (UST, 83.80%); Alvin Teves Baring (Velez College, 83.80%); Leilene Tuzon Binaluyo (CDH Allied Medical Colleges, 83.80%); Howell Kim Escota Calupit (DLSU-Health Sciences Institute, 83.80%); Karl Jayson Gentugao Canete (West Visayas State University-La Paz, 83.80%); Kristine Fronda Cernal (San Juan De Dios Educational Foundation, Inc., 83.80%); Stephen Lloyd Norris Dela Cruz (UP-Manila, 83.80%); Billie Jane Tanacio Diawan (Saint Louis University, 83.80%); Ethel Anne Grace Magdamit Dionisio (Southerh Luzon State University-Lucban, 83.80%); Guadamarie Angeli Arepal Estillore (Cebu Normal University, 83.80%); Ma. Charmaine Cebu Fallorina (Saint Louis University, 83.80%); Trixia Marix Clemente Garcia (Benguet State University-La Trinidad, 83.80%); Henri Joshua Respecia Igna (UP-Manila, 83.80%); Khelvin Guce Jocson (DLSU-Lipa, 83.80%); Alma Almira Apao Jumawan (Cebu Normal University, 83.80%); Denim Embalzado Maghanoy (Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, 83.80%); Kristel Vanessa Saraos Mena (CEU-Makati, 83.80%); Andre Anthony Abadia Osayan (Velez College, 83.80%); Gerald Tangonan Pagaling (Saint Louis University, 83.80%); Ana Charlene Rocamora Quinto (FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, 83.80%); Aeron Love Perez Ramos (UST, 83.80%); Jailene Faye Castillejos Rojas (UST, 83.80%); Ria Janine Alquiza Soriano (FEU-Nicanor, 83.80%);

Cyrus Cesar Rodriguez Tejam (Cebu Normal University, 83.80%); Julienne Marie Baguio Tingzon (UP-Manila, 83.80) and Vanessa Magallos Tocle (University of Cebu-Banilad, 83.80%).