TACLOBAN CITY — All 43 examinees from Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in Borongan City passed the April 2026 Midwives Licensure Examination, making it the top-performing school nationwide.
Eastern Samar Lone District Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales lauded the graduates for achieving a 100 percent passing rate, calling it a testament to their dedication and commitment to the profession.
He also commended graduate Graceil Rado Dacuno for placing 10th in the exam with a 92.2 percent rating.
Data from the Professional Regulation Commission showed that 901 out of 2,124 examinees passed the exam nationwide, or a 42.4 percent passing rate.
Among schools with at least 30 examinees, ESSU ranked first, followed by the University of the Philippines School of Health Sciences and Tagoloan Community College in Misamis Oriental.
Gonzales emphasized the crucial role of midwives in delivering maternal and child healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
