FACES OF CEBU: Jonathan Ricardo, 24, Top 3 librarians licensure exam

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three. He was three when Lola Matilde called him to sit with her in their living room and introduced him to the encyclopedia. He was three when Lola Matilde read the book, sometimes…

FACES OF CEBU: John Philip Minancillo, Top 1 Mechanical Engineering Board Exam

Kurt Romariz 09/15/2024

Raised by a single mother, John Philip Minancillo proved that he has what it takes to make his family proud by making a name for himself. Minancillo recently placed first in the topnotcher list of the August…

CIT-U makes history with two first placers in EELE in same year

Pia Piquero 09/01/2024

For the first time in its storied history, Cebu Institute of Technology —University (CIT-U) has produced two first-place topnotchers in the Electrical Engineering Licensure Examinations within the same year. The CIT-U has long been synonymous with academic…

Lone Cebu dentistry topnotcher: Excelling through sacrifice and devotion

Kurt Romariz 07/03/2024

Each board taker has that one little story that defines their board exam journey, whether a pep talk from a mentor or a serendipitous event that changed them. For this Boholana dentistry graduate, it was one unforgettable…

Ora et Labora: The guiding principle of Cebu’s lone architecture exam topnotcher

Kurt Romariz 06/21/2024

It started with an interest in art, where this newly licensed topnotcher forged an ambition to become a now-Cebuano architect. With hard work and faith in God, Architect Clint Friedrich A. Josol fulfilled his longstanding dream, with…

Cebuano PT topnotcher: ‘I failed my senior year subjects’

Kurt Romariz 06/11/2024

He failed in some of his major subjects in his last semester in college. But it was not the end of the world for this newly licensed physical therapist from Cebu City. Bryan Jacob Bongcayao, 23, said…

Cebuano CPALE topnotcher: How consistency paid off for him

Kurt Romariz 06/04/2024

What does it take to become a topnotcher? Some would say planning your best study technique is important, while others believe that it is all about knowing when to rest to avoid burnout. For this newly licensed…

Cebuana LET topnotcher dedicates feat to her late father

Kurt Romariz 05/28/2024

On the third Sunday of June, sons and daughters worldwide make their respective efforts to make their fathers feel special in time for Father’s Day. While most are still contemplating what gift they can give to their…

10 grads from Cebu universities top March 2024 LET

Kurt Romariz 05/24/2024

Ten graduates from Cebu universities were topnotchers in the recently released results of the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET). These are students coming from five different Cebu-based schools. They are among the 71,429 examinees…

Beauty and brains: From Ms. Cebu bet to nursing exam topnotcher

Kurt Romariz 05/15/2024

That is the age-old question Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz asked a candidate during the Binibining Pilipinas 2001 pageant. While the candidate responded that she’d rather be beautiful, a Cebuana beauty queen proved that you do not have…

Delayed gratification: Cebu topnotcher’s sacrifices for academic success

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 05/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preparing for a board exam may be taxing and draining, and, at most times, you may feel lost in the middle of the journey, often asking yourself, “Am I on the right track…

Son of construction worker tops 2024 Electrical Engineers licensure exam

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Back in high school, he helped his father with construction work during the weekends when he had no classes. Throughout his college years, he worked hard to maintain his scholarship so he could…

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