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18/05/2026

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Rose Ann Ardales and Reina Rose Alcantara from the College of Education recently passed the civil service exam. Their journey is a testament to their perseverance and discipline, showing how dedication and focus can turn dreams into reality, and not only will this be an honor for their school, but they will also serve as an inspiration for others who will become educators in the future. ISUFSTisdaFirst

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12/05/2026

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𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐅𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐓. BAROTAC NUEVO, Iloilo — For many people, board examinations are already difficult enough. For Christel J. Surita of the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) Dumangas Campus, the journey demanded even more courage, patience, and determination. Yet despite the odds, she rose above them and emerged as one of the country’s highest-performing future teachers.

Surita, a legally blind graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education from Sitio Safa Brgy. Patlad Dumangas, Iloilo, secured the 10th spot in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) Elementary Level with an impressive 92.80% rating.

Despite her visual limitations, Surita was known on campus not for withdrawing from student life but for actively participating in academics, organizations, and university activities. Classmates and mentors described her as socially engaged, disciplined, and deeply committed to her studies. She also graduated Cum Laude, a distinction that reflected years of consistent hard work and perseverance.

Her achievement immediately became a source of pride not only for ISUFST but also for many Filipinos who saw in her story a powerful reminder that disability does not define a person’s capacity to succeed.

Being legally blind meant that studying often required extra assistance, adjustments, and patience. Friends, classmates, and academic support networks quietly became part of her everyday journey — from helping her during examinations and review sessions to assisting her in navigating academic requirements that many students usually take for granted.

Yet those close to Surita said she never allowed her condition and socio-economic situation to define her limits. Instead, she built strong connections within the university community and became someone many peers looked up to. Some classmates even described her as a natural leader because of the determination and calm persistence she displayed despite academic pressure.

For many students, simply finishing college is already a struggle. For Surita, every lesson, review material, classroom activity, and preparation for the LEPT required additional effort and adaptation. But rather than discouraging her, those challenges seemed to strengthen her resolve even more.

University officials welcomed the result with pride and admiration.

“We are especially proud of Christel, a PWD whose achievement reflects the resilience, determination, and excellence that ISUFST continues to nurture through an inclusive and supportive learning environment,” said Dr. Nordy D. Siason Jr., University President.

For many in the ISUFST community, Surita’s achievement goes beyond rankings and ratings. It has become a story about courage, dignity, discipline, and the quiet strength of people who continue chasing their dreams despite limitations others may never fully understand.

Her accomplishment also continues ISUFST Dumangas Campus’ growing tradition of excellence in teacher education. In September 2023, another Dumangas graduate, Carol Ann Cordero Awitan, also entered the national Top 10 of the LEPT Elementary Level after placing 8th with a 93.00% rating.

Still, many believe Surita’s story resonates not simply because she became a topnotcher, but because she showed what persistence looks like when supported by community, friendship, opportunity, and belief.

As congratulatory messages poured in online following the release of the LEPT results, students, educators, and residents from Dumangas celebrated not only a board examination victory, but also a deeply human story of resilience and hope.

For ISUFST and many aspiring teachers, Christel J. Surita now stands as proof that even in darkness, determination can still lead people toward remarkable light. (PAMMCO)

12/05/2026

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𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐒𝐔𝐅𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 ’𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐓, 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒. BAROTAC NUEVO, Iloilo — The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) once again demonstrated its growing strength in teacher education after producing a Top 10 passer in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT), led by a visually impaired graduate from its Dumangas Campus, while several campuses also posted strong passing performances in both the Elementary and Secondary levels.

Leading the university’s achievement is Christel J. Surita of ISUFST Dumangas Campus, a person with visual impairment, who secured a place in the national Top 10 of the March 2026 LEPT Elementary Level with an impressive 92.80% rating. Despite being blind, Surita emerged as one of the country’s highest-performing examinees, inspiring many within and beyond the university community.

The latest accomplishment also continues ISUFST’s growing tradition of producing LET topnotchers. In September 2023, Carol Ann Cordero Awitan, also a graduate of the ISUFST Dumangas Campus, secured 8th place in the LEPT Elementary Level with a rating of 93.00%.

The achievement immediately drew pride and celebration across the university community, especially as Dumangas Campus also emerged with one of the stronger performances among ISUFST campuses in the examination results.

Based on the released Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) performance data, ISUFST-Dingle Campus posted a remarkable 100% passing rate in both the Elementary and Secondary categories for first-time takers.

For the Secondary Level, ISUFST-Dingle recorded 14 passers out of 14 examinees or 100% overall passing, while ISUFST-Dumangas registered 25 passers out of 29 examinees or 82.21% overall passing rate. ISUFST Main Campus–Tiwi Site meanwhile produced 49 passers out of 64 examinees or 76.56% overall passing rate. ISUFST San Enrique Campus also posted a strong performance with 52 passers out of 56 examinees, equivalent to an impressive 92.86% overall passing rate, while ISUFST Main Campus–Poblacion Site generated 17 passers out of 22 examinees or 77.27% overall passing rate.

Overall, ISUFST recorded 157 passers out of 185 examinees in the Secondary Level, equivalent to an institutional passing rate of 84.86%—significantly higher than the national passing rate of 67.17%.

In the Elementary Level, ISUFST-Dingle again achieved a perfect passing rate among first-time takers with 10 passers out of 10 examinees or 100% overall passing, while ISUFST-Dumangas obtained 14 passers out of 21 examinees or 66.67% overall passing rate. ISUFST Main Campus–Poblacion Site also generated 33 passers out of 52 examinees or 63.46% overall passing rate. ISUFST San Enrique Campus likewise recorded 19 passers out of 26 examinees or 73.08% overall passing rate. Collectively, ISUFST posted 76 passers out of 109 examinees in the Elementary Level for an institutional passing rate of 69.72%, likewise surpassing the national passing rate of 67.17%.

Nationally, the PRC reported that 63,377 out of 94,357 examinees passed the March 2026 LEPT, resulting in a national passing rate of 67.17%.

University officials, faculty members, review mentors, and students welcomed the results as a reflection of the institution’s continuing efforts to strengthen instruction, student support systems, and board preparation initiatives across campuses.

“We are especially proud of Christel, a PWD whose achievement reflects the resilience, determination, and excellence that ISUFST continues to nurture through an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her success, together with the strong performance of our campuses, inspires our entire university community,” said Dr. Nordy D. Siason Jr., University President.

For many in the university community, Surita’s achievement also serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance, discipline, and opportunity can open doors for aspiring educators regardless of circumstance.

The March 2026 LEPT results also highlighted the collective efforts of faculty mentors, cooperating schools, campus administrators, review coordinators, and families who supported the graduates throughout their preparation journey.

For ISUFST, the achievement is seen not only as a recognition of academic competence but also as part of the university’s broader mission of producing educators who are committed to service, professionalism, and transformative learning in communities.

University stakeholders likewise expressed hope that the success of the new passers and topnotchers would inspire future ISUFST education students to pursue excellence despite challenges.

The Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers is one of the country’s major professional board examinations administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to assess the readiness and competence of aspiring professional teachers in the Philippines. (PAMMCO)

12/05/2026

Congratulations, Christel Jasper Surita, for your amazing accomplishment! It is indeed an impressive feat to make it into the Top 10 in the Licensure Examination for Teachers.Your efforts have indeed yielded results, and we hope that you will inspire more of your fellow students and teachers in the future.

11/05/2026

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