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72 former 4Ps beneficiaries land in Top 10 of 2026 teachers' licensure exam; two rank No. 1

Published May 15, 2026 09:57 am

At A Glance

  • From 2019 to the present, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recorded 154 passers of the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) who were formerly monitored children under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
DSWD Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
DSWD Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
Former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps beneficiaries have consistently performed strongly in professional licensure examinations in recent years.
In the 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), 72 of them entered the Top 10, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday, May 15.
Leading the examinees were two Top 1 placers: Jhade Vine Icot, who topped the elementary level with a 95-percent rating, and Rashil Rae Recorte, who ranked first in the secondary level with 95.80 percent.
DSWD said Recorte posted the highest rating recorded in the history of the secondary-level LET.
In the Top 2 spots were Jyra Trixie Marie Bartolo for the elementary level and Allana Abordo for the secondary level.
Those who placed in the Top 3 were Ernyst Chille Mundala, Raquel Silaya, and Chester Paul Zius Padilla for the elementary level, while Jasmin Datu Imam Alimosa and Ramil Jr. Gabrino Gaurano secured the same ranking in the secondary level.
The remaining former 4Ps beneficiaries who entered the Top 10 were:
* Leah Olarte Godoy
* Jeanylyn Barsaga Bilason
* Jashmen Pason
* Jean Mayeth Jaca
* Sherwin Batistil
* Moneth Bulos Openiano
* Niña Almira Bantilan
* Mae Hazael Quezon Acain
* Sophia Acquin Agahot Prista
* Niña Naneth Reando
* Jemark Tipontipon
* Bliss Marie Abcede
* Jeny Maica Cabales Permejo
* Salvacion Sanquilos
* Angelo Vino
* Jomare Repalda
* Jessebel Caagusan
* Harley Base
* Hanna Jane Molina
* Deniel Boongaling Ramirez
* Junryl O. Macasa
* Angel May Bernal Bechayda
* Arabela Bermas
* Rossie Lei Alemania Lita
* Mardina Taglay
* Carl Joshua Lanza
* Abegail Dajao
* Mark Anthony Enabore Yu
* Jeremie B. Failagutan
* Steven Dave Abaster
* Jemby Magpali
* Micah Jeanelle Faustino
* Javie Alcansado
* Lorena Ardales Llamera
* Maricar Magayanes Laban
* Ariane Marie Manjares Lisay
* Angelyn Nacar Jayan
* Daisy Mae Bulawan
* Jayson Acabo
* Arabelle Lusing
* James Bañez Oracion
* Alliah Mae Montilla Cotejar
* Maricel Erispe
* Cecel Abiao
* Nora Palacielo
* Angelica Doña De Guzman
* Alvin Cantero
* Emarvin Terrano Gregorio
* Glenda Marie Olinan Rodulfo
* Christine Faith Heraldo
* Jade Art Obalan Silvano
* Marian Jane Wacdas
* Wendy Marie Cawayan
* Rhealyn Geroche
* Angeline Buasan Buen
* Jester Llandelar Felizarta
* Myla Magdasoc Nabor
* Christel Surita
* Francis Kim Penuliar
* Jade Wenceslao
* Jerald Loyola
DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao said the achievement shows the success of former monitored children of the program, calling it proof that education can help break the cycle of poverty.
“The whole DSWD family is delighted to congratulate our former 4Ps monitored children who passed the March 2026 LET. Seventy-two of them also secured the top spots of the LET. This remarkable achievement serves as notable proof of how 4Ps beneficiaries can triumph over poverty,” Dumlao said.
She added that the accomplishment serves as inspiration for other beneficiary families to pursue education and perseverance.
It brings pride not only to their communities but also to the entire program and the nation, she said.
“To our former 4Ps monitored children, your journey inspires countless other 4Ps families to dream bigger and persevere more. Your accomplishment brings pride not only to your families and communities, but also to the entire 4Ps program and the nation,” she said.
From 2019 to present, DSWD has recorded 154 LET passers who were former 4Ps monitored children.
“As future educators, may you continue to shape minds, inspire learners, and become instruments of positive change in our society,” she said.
The 4Ps is the government’s national poverty reduction strategy and human capital investment program, providing conditional cash grants to eligible households in exchange for compliance with health, nutrition, and education requirements aimed at breaking intergenerational poverty.

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