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From academic hardships to career aspirations: Newly registered mechanical engineer plans to ace another licensure exam

Published Mar 18, 2024 02:45 am

At A Glance

  • Future mechanical engineers can take heart from Allen Madlangbayan's triumph with just one attempt at the MELE, given his incredible journey of enduring 33 subject failures and dropping two subjects during his eight years of college.
  • As of this writing, 25-year-old Madlangbayan had at least 700 shares on Facebook from his heartfelt message.

A student from the University of Batangas (UB) attracted public attention with his extraordinary journey before passing the Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) February 2024 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination (MELE).

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Photo credit to Allen Madlangbayan

READ:

https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/28/prc-releases-february-2024-licensure-exam-results-for-mechanical-engineers-plant-mechanics 

As of this writing, 25-year-old Allen Madlangbayan had at least 700 shares on Facebook from his heartfelt message.

Future mechanical engineers can take heart from Madlangbayan's triumph with just one attempt at the MELE, given his incredible journey of enduring 33 subject failures and dropping two subjects during his eight years of college.

These successes, though, are only steppingstones toward Madlangbayan's larger professional objective.

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Photo credit to Allen Madlangbayan/ PRC

In an interview with the Manila Bulletin, he disclosed another goal: pursuing another licensure examination, the Master Plumbers Licensure Examination (MPLE).

Madlangbayan said his plan was to become a mechanical engineer, but eventually, he found interest in working in water-related fields.

"I gained interest in working in water-related fields such as dams, reservoirs, and pipes, and it is said that such a license (MPLE) is required," he said in a mix of English and Filipino.

The MPLE is among professions overseen by the PRC. Individuals who have graduated from Engineering and Architecture courses are qualified to sit for this examination.

Currently, he is in the grind, reviewing diligently to pass his second licensure examination.

Moreover, he revealed that if he is fortunate enough to pass another licensure exam, he plans to turn the tables for his parents.

"I will be able to give back everything I owe to my parents because of the long delay I've caused," Madlangbayan said.

"In a way, I will provide them with a good life and eventually repay them and help them as well," he added.

This idea was also shaped with the help of one of his mentors, Ivan Paring, who was a top-notcher in the last August 2023 MELE.

READ:

https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/11/2-133-examinees-pass-mechanical-engineering-licensure-exam-prc-1 

MELE review struggles

In the same interview, Madlangbayan reminisced about the challenging road he traversed during his review prior to the MELE.

On top of everything, Madlangbayan had to deal with the stress of traveling and managing expenses while staying in Manila. He worked part-time and hustled on his own to make ends meet during his time there.

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Photo credit to Allen Madlangbayan

He also emphasized and expressed his gratitude to his former professor, UB Professor Kelvin Maranan.

Maranan played a significant role in Madlangbayan's licensure exam preparation journey.

"I asked him, 'Why are you teaching me? I'm not that good," Madlangbayan said.

Then Maranan replied, "I notice that you're improving."

"That really motivated me because there's someone who believes in me," Madlangbayan said, expressing his heartfelt gratitude toward his former professor.

'Be consistent'

Furthermore, Madlangbayan shared some advice for aspiring mechanical engineers in the future, emphasizing that while motivation may ignite courage, "consistency" remains the main factor for success.

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Photo of Allen Madlangbayan while holding his college diploma. (Photo credit to Allen Madlangbayan)

"The consistency, that's what really carried me through," he said.

He also wanted to underscore to future MELE takers the importance of reducing distractions and minimizing activities before the licensure exam.

This allows them to channel all their focus toward their goals.

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