Cebu grads top LET

CEBU, Philippines —  Eight graduates from Cebu schools and universities landed in the Top 10 of elementary level of the Licensure Examination for Teachers given last March.

Maricris Colipano, a graduate of Cebu Technological University-Carmen Campus, secured the top spot with a rating of 92.40 percent.

The other Cebu graduates in the top 10 were: Lucille Dejos of Talisay City College who placed 3rd; Jomar Manada of University of Cebu, 5th; Glenmer Redido of CTU-Moalboal, 6th; Dominique Marie Pauline Policios of University of San Carlos, 9th; and Kim Verlie Pianiar of CTU Main Campus, 10th.

No Cebu graduate made it to the Top 10 in the secondary level.

The Professional Regulation Commission announced that the passing rate for the elementary level was 48.81 percent after 10,039 out of 20,567 takers passed the exam.

On the other hand, a total of 7,809 out of 18,717 examinees passed the exam in the secondary level.

Out of the 10,039 passers in the elementary, 246 were first timers and 9,793 were repeaters. As for the secondary, 2,194 passers were first timers while 5,615 were repeaters.

Defending TCC

Meanwhile, Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anothony “Samsam” Gullas said he heaved a sigh of relief after learning that Talisay City College graduates passed the latest LET, with one even ranking third place.

Dejos of TCC ranked third with 91.40% rating.

“Amidst all the political criticisms that the Talisay City College is supposedly underperforming and supposedly not doing well, here comes news that we have a LET topnotcher from the Talisay City College,” said Gullas.

Gullas extended his congratulations to Dejos for bringing “great pride to our city and the Talisay City College.”

Gullas also made mention of Marisse Lahaylahay Sabanal, a staff of their Emergency Operations Center (EOC) who is also another product of TCC and who passed the LET even with all the pressures with work versus Covid-19.

Gullas also extended his congratulations to Rovena Jane Abatayo, SK Chairman of barangay Jaclupan, for passing the LET, as well as the other Talisaynons who did well.

Ten of the 11 first-timers and 19 of the 24 repeaters from TCC passed the exam. Overall, TCC obtained a passing rate of 82.86 percent.

With this, Gullas congratulated TCC president Richel Bacaltos and other school officials for this achievement.

“You cannot put a good school down. Garbo sa Talisay and garbo sa Talisay City College,” he said.

“I'm truly proud of the achievements of our fellow Talisaynons because this only proves that we can transcend to greater heights by doing what we love while serving others as well. To everyone and to all Talisaynons who passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers, congratulations kay sa tanan kalisod nga inyong giagian, ni pay off na gyud inyong kahago ug sakrispisyo para makab-ot ang inyong mga pangandoy,” he added.  – JMD (FREEMAN)