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Cum laude twins from Negros Occidental hurdle LET

Published Dec 12, 2023 12:52 pm

BACOLOD CITY – A pair of twins, both cum laude graduates, from Barangay Taloc, Bago City, Negros Occidental, passed the 2023 Licensure Examination for Teachers conducted last September.

The journey of Donabelle and Donnajean Tubal Fernandez was difficult and challenging but they said it was well worth it.

Donabelle looked back after ranking 10th in the LET.

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DONABELLE Fernandez (Photo via Glazyl Masculino)

She and Donnajean are academic achievers, graduating magna cum laude and cum laude, respectively, at the city government-run Bago City College (BCC).

Donabelle, a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies graduate and the BCC’s first-ever LET topnotcher, garnered a rating of 92.80 percent 

She recalled her struggles before the exam. 

“Every day, I review from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. or until midnight. I experienced a lot of anxiety and crying fits,” Donabelle said in a Facebook post.

“I used to think of it as just a dream. But who would have imagined that I would come to realize it," Fernandez said, adding that she prayed fervently and simply gave the Lord all of her worries.

“Indeed, my request was granted. I never thought I would become a topnotcher.”

She thanked everyone who congratulated her and also thanked her family and Donnajean.

The Bago City College Teacher Education Department, in a Facebook post, congratulated Donabelle for serving as inspiration for others and exemplifying hard work towards success.

"Your outstanding achievement in the Licensed Professional Teacher Examination is not just a testament to your remarkable academic preparation and unwavering determination but also a beacon of inspiration for your fellow Education graduates and aspiring test-takers," the department said.

It added that her journey is a shining example of what dedication and resilience can achieve.

Negros Island also produced seven other topnotchers in the elementary and secondary LET.

On the elementary level, Theresa Marie Cena from Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental placed third, garnering a 94 percent rating.

Sixth was Hanna Mae Caguete from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) here with a 93.40 percent rating.

Placing seventh with a 93.20 percent rating were Sheila Marie Delgado from West Visayas State University (WVSU) in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental and Junalene Mecedilla from Negros Oriental State University (Norsu) in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental.

Ninth was Jeriel Grace Mabulay from WVSU- Himamaylan with a 92.80 percent rating and 10th was Dindo Española Jr. from the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) in Talisay City, Negros Occidental with 92.60 percent.

On the secondary level, seventh was Sheena Louise Nodado from Silliman University with a 93.40 percent rating.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said that 23,782 examinees on the elementary level and 53,995 on the secondary level passed the examination.

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