Jan Vincent Lanuza, News, Communication Management Office
Graduates of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) have once again proven the value of their education in the University with an outstanding performance in the March 2025 Licensure Exams for Professional Teachers (LEPT).
In the results released by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) on May 23, the entire PUP system collectively recorded a 90.18% passing rate in the Elementary Level and 67.75% in the Secondary Level—significantly higher than the National Passing Rates of 46.79% and 62.31%, respectively. This result further strengthens the University’s reputation for academic excellence in teacher education.
Notably, PUP Mulanay, Quezon Campus was named the top performing school with 50 to 99 examinees with at least 90% passing percentage, boasting an impressive 98.11% rate while the PUP Sta. Mesa Campus ranked 4th with its 94.64% passing rate.
Continued academic excellence Moreover, three (3) new Guro ng Bayan were recognized as topnotchers. For the Elementary Level, Aileen Rulona placed 7th with a score of 93.20%, while Katrina Palad ranked 10th with 92.60%. In the Secondary Level, Mary Chris Vegas stood 10th after earning a 92.00% rating.
All topnotchers came from the PUP Sta. Mesa Campus.
University President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi congratulated all top performing Iskolar ng Bayan and exam takers, emphasizing that their success is a testament to the sustainable culture of excellence in the Sintang Paaralan, which champions quality and affordable education for all Filipinos.
“Para sa ating mga bagong Guro ng Bayan, mabuhay po kayo! Naghatid po kayo ng napakalaking karangalan sa ating minamahal na Sintang Paaralan at inspirasyon sa ating mga Iskolar ng Bayan. Pinakita po ninyo na sa tulong ng dedikasyon, tiyaga, at sigla sa pag-aaral, makakamit natin ang ating mga pangarap.” Muhi stated.
(To our new Guro ng Bayan, we salute you! You have brought immense honor to our beloved Sintang Paaralan and have become an inspiration to our Iskolar ng Bayan. You proved that with dedication, perseverance, and passion for learning, we can achieve our dreams.)
“Excited kami na makita kayo bilang aming bagong kasamahan sa paggabay sa mga kabataang Pilipino,” he added.
(We are excited to see you as our new colleagues in guiding the Filipino youth.)
The University’s strong showing in the March 2025 LEPT highlights its steadfast dedication to providing accessible and quality education. It also re-affirmed the PUP’s standing as one of the country’s leading institutions for aspiring educators.
The licensure exams were held on March 23, 2025, in various PRC testing centers across the country. Details regarding the oath-taking ceremony of the new Guro ng Bayan will be announced on a later date.
(Note: English Translation and Grammar Check generated by AI.)
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