Dawn Volume 75 | December 2022
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UE MANILA, UERM GRADS DOMINATE RECENT BOARD EXAMS by Shekinah Faith P. Requintel and Allena Mae E. Bonifacio
GRADUATES from the University of the East (UE) Manila and the UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc. (UERMMMCI) demonstrated true Warrior excellence as they became topnotchers in the October, November, and December 2022 licensure examinations. November-December 2022 DLE The UE Manila College of Dentistry (CDent) produced three topnotchers in the November-December 2022 Dentist Licensure Examination, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Dr. Danielle Clarisse Escote Malagkit led the newly-registered dentists in the University, finishing second in the examination with an 83.60 percent score. Malagkit was joined by Dr. Patricia Dy Co, who finished in eighth place with an 82.17 percent rating, and Dr. Selina Jasmin Young, who finished ninth with an 82.07 percent rating. December 2022 PTLE Meanwhile, the UERM marked another feat in the country’s national board exam as Khio Jerick Donguines Jumarang, RPT, led the topnotchers in the December 2022 Physical Therapist Licensure Examination (PTLE).
In an interview with the Dawn, Jumarang discussed how the University, particularly his professors in the College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences, contributed to his success. “They taught me everything I know about physical therapy. They showed me the correct path, not only to become a good student but also to care for the patients,” said the Warrior graduate who scored 89.30 percent on the board exam. He also claimed that his UERM professors believed in them, which he considered a significant success factor. “The secret to my success in the licensure examination is actually believing the possibility that it might happen because I think that is the first step in actually doing the actual preparation process, such as reviews, and then really just trusting and enjoying the process,” Jumarang emphasized. As a child of a single parent, the Warrior topnotcher dedicated his success to his family, particularly his mother. “I offered this achievement for my family, especially my mom, for all the sacrifices that she made, not only for me but for the whole family, as I know that raising two men is not easy as a single mom,” Jumarang said.
November 2022 NLE The UERM was hailed as one of the best nursing schools in the Philippines after it dominated the November 2022 Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE), producing three topnotchers. PRC data show that Jezana Jeiel Ruz Bagares, RN, ranked sixth in the November 2022 NLE with an 89 percent rating, while Jeanelle Morce Caparas Asuncion, RN, placed ninth after scoring 88.40 percent. Kissandra Millen Yabut De Guzman, RN, who excelled in the examination with an 88.20 percent average score, was also among the top 10 passers. October 2022 PLE Furthermore, UERM demonstrated its expertise not only in nursing and physical therapy but also in medicine, with three alumni ranking in the top 10 of the October 2022 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE). According to PRC results released on November 10, Dr. Gamaliel Pulpulaan Galigao, MD, secured fifth place after finishing with an 87.58 percent rating. Meanwhile, Dr. Keith Alexius Kim Wangkay, MD, earned a spot in the top 10 and ranked eighth in the examination after scoring 87.25 percent.
Furthermore, Dr. David Marco Abaya Bildan, MD, received an 87.08 percent rating on the October 2022 PLE, good for a top-10 placement. October 2022 CPALE Emerson Macaraig Peralta, CPA, an alumnus of the UE Manila College of Business Administration (CBA), placed in the top 10 of the October 2022 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE). PRC data show that Peralta ranked third in the CPALE, which is considered one of the most difficult board exams in the country, after scoring 89.50 percent. The UE graduate expressed gratitude to the University for providing him with a solid foundation and a huge stepping stone toward success. He told the Dawn that he was able to focus on his academics “without worrying about the tuition” because of the University’s academic scholarship grants. Peralta also advised future CPALE takers to maintain a positive attitude and develop a study routine in addition to hard work. “Have faith in your own capabilities and be disciplined to achieve your goal. Know that a CPA license is worth all the sacrifices you make,” the UE Manila CBA alumnus advised.