topnotcher story
Cebuano fire survivor tops September 2026 Civil Engineering Board Exam
MANILA, Philippines – A simple goal of finishing college and becoming an engineer turned into a remarkable achievement …
Inspiring Story
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From Top 10 goal to No. 1: Palawan native leads August 2026 Sanitary Engineering Exam
MANILA, Philippines – What started as a simple goal to make it to the Top 10 turned into an unexpected first-place fini…
PRC
81-year-old former math teacher takes Civil Engineering board exam without calculator
MANILA, Philippines — At 81, former high school mathematics teacher Flaviano Jr. Verad Abragan has shown that pursuing …
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Top 6 in June 2026 LEA vows to help shape communities, serve the nation
MANILA, Philippines – For Peter Banjao Zarriz, or “Pizza,” becoming an architect was never simply about earning a title…
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Double topnotcher! CELE Top 1 returns as Top 2 in August 2026 Sanitary Engineers exam
MANILA, Philippines — Marc Zendrijk V. Pasumbal has achieved a rare double topnotcher feat in 2026, ranking No. 1 in th…
Saudi Arabia
After 19 years in nursing, Capiz native makes history in Saudi Arabia
MANILA, Philippines – When Erwin Garcia Bolante left Roxas City, Capiz, he could not have known how far his nursing ca…
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Cebuano Summa Cum Laude expected a lower rank, then became REELE Top 1
MANILA, Philippines — Charles Anthony S. Santillan expected a lower rank after the September 2026 Registered Electrical…
UP Mindanao
'Let me explain something' trivia content creator Raymor Cuevas passes Food Tech Licensure Exam
MANILA, Philippines – From explaining fascinating facts online to earning his professional license, educational content…
Mechanical Engineer
From working student to engineer with 8 PRC licenses
MANILA, Philippines – Before the licenses, certifications, and professional titles, Mark Joseph N. Nieva was a student …
University of Makati
Actress Cai Cortez finishes political science degree after 20 years
MANILA, Philippines – After years of juggling her career, motherhood, and studies, actress Cai Cortez has finally reach…
Inspiring Story
Meet the 27-year-old achiever who earns a doctorate in Environmental Science
MANILA, Philippines – For many people, earning a doctorate is the culmination of decades of study. For Rylle Adriane …
SIMOC
12-year-old Filipino wins 2 golds at International Math Olympiad in Singapore
MANILA, Philippines – At just 12 years old, one Filipino student proved that determination, discipline, and a passion f…
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Double success: Top 2 in June 2026 Architect Licensure Exam was Top 4 in February 2026 MPLE
MANILA, Philippines – For Michael Bryan Barredo Gacer, success was never about recognition—it was about honoring family…
REELE
7 years in college, 4 PRC licenses, now sailing the world as an electrical engineer
MANILA, Philippines – Most people measure success by how quickly they reach the finish line. For Engr. Jeovanie Castañe…
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The daily habits that helped Aldrei Edu become a board topnotcher
MANILA, Philippines – For Aldrei Diric Edu, success in the June 2026 Physical Therapist Licensure Examination (PTLE) w…
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Aspiring doctor, cum laude, student leader ranks Top 3 in June 2026 PTLE
MANILA, Philippines – For Ainsly Rhyss G. Gapusan, earning a spot among the top performers in the June 2026 Physical Th…
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Cebuano engineer becomes rare triple board topnotcher
MANILA, Philippines – Three board examinations. Three Top 10 finishes. One unwavering commitment to excellence that tra…
OWWA
OWWA scholar who only wanted to survive college earns cum laude honors
MANILA, Philippines – Reyhan Cris M. Florida entered Caraga State University (CSU) with just one goal—to survive colleg…
master's degree
From kasambahay to master's degree holder: She took every honest job to chase her dream
MANILA, Philippines – Once forced to sleep on the street and take on any job just to survive, Mardelyn S. Marasigan now…
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Self-supporting student tops board, passes two licensure exams in 3 months
MANILA, Philippines – At 14, Joy Olga Paciones was already working to pay for her education, never knowing that years o…