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Golden Era for CLSU as It Dominates the Veterinarians’ Licensure Exam, Secures Top Performing School Title

Oct. 30, 2025

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through its College of Veterinary Science and Medicine (CVSM) once again proved its elite standing in veterinary education, producing six topnotchers in the recent Veterinarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Leading this triumphant group is Dr. Xyryl Lynx Doctor, who seized the coveted Rank 1 spot with an exemplary rating of 91.04% bringing significant pride to the university. Dr. Doctor was joined by Dr. John King U. Valdez with 90.64% (Rank 2), Dr. Myca Ella S. Pastidio with 90.22% (Rank 5), Dr. Ali Zandra P. Luis with 89.98% (Rank 8 ), Dr. Marc Joseph S. Tagarino with 89.86% (Rank 9), and Dr. Joshua Lawrence G. Palma with 89.56% (Rank 10), completing the university's stunning dominance of the licensure exam's Top 10 roster. The 131 successful "Golden Grains" collectively showcased their brilliance, powering the University to achieve an outstanding 89.73% institutional passing rate and securing the rank of the Second Top Performing School nationwide with 100 or more examinees. The University Administration extends its warmest congratulations to the new veterinarians, their proud parents, and the dedicated faculty and staff of the CVSM for their relentless commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all our new Veterinary Doctors! List of passers: 1. Dr. Bryle Allen Abad 2. Dr. Bryan Anthony Abanilla 3. Dr. Gwyneth Abrigo 4. Dr. Daisy Acuña 5. Dr. Coleen Jazmin Adao 6. Dr. Angelo Bien Adviento 7. Dr. Ian Lorenzo Aguilar 8. Dr. Gellie Ann Aguinaldo 9. Dr. Julienne Alexandra Agustin 10. Dr. Lemoel John Agustin 11. Dr. Shaina Lyka Agustin 12. Dr. Ivy Marie Alfaro 13. Dr. Poiein Andrada 14. Dr. Jeshua Antonio 15. Dr. Ronald Francis Aquino 16. Dr. Angelika Marie Aquitania 17. Dr. Jade Ariston 18. Dr. Roschelle Van Aum 19. Dr. Joshua Avellanoza 20. Dr. Princess Queennie Babas 21. Dr. Jericho Baguistan 22. Dr. Anna Marie Balaca 23. Dr. Danica Mae Baltazar 24. Dr. Aza Lea Anne Barbosa 25. Dr. Ma. Andrea Nicolle Barrientos 26. Dr. Jonah Louise Batungbacal 27. Dr. Shaira Flor Bautista 28. Dr. Christian Bauto 29. Dr. Zharina Beltran 30. Dr. Patrick Bernabe 31. Dr. Judith Bince 32. Dr. Darrel Briones 33. Dr. Lordjay Nolie Bueno 34. Dr. Kaycee Joline Cabral 35. Dr. Hannah Joy Cadiz 36. Dr. William Arthur Calica 37. Dr. Deidrey Camua 38. Dr. Rhyniel Josh Canta 39. Dr. Francis Nathan Capule 40. Dr. Edmon Capuno 41. Dr. Carmela Flor Carbonel 42. Dr. Eric Oliver Catausan 43. Dr. Dorothy Joy Cruz 44. Dr. Aaron Nichol Dacumos 45. Dr. Alyanna De Guzman 46. Dr. Darlene Grace De Guzman 47. Dr. Hannah De La Rosa 48. Dr. Rogelyn De Leon 49. Dr. Krisceline De Vera 50. Dr. Ana Isabel Del Rosario 51. Dr. Dannah Elida Dela Cruz 52. Dr. Leann Mae Dela Cruz 53. Dr. Zuriel Gabe Dela Fuente 54. Dr. Katrina Delos Reyes 55. Dr. Vhon Wilmer Destor 56. Dr. Xyryl Lynx Doctor 57. Dr. Elaine Duazo 58. Dr. Vincent Giego Dumael 59. Dr. Drexter Escobar 60. Dr. Marielle Esporna 61. Dr. Carl Joshua Fernando 62. Dr. Mei Kathleen Floresca 63. Dr. Angela Joy Gaffud 64. Dr. Alethea Luz Garcia 65. Dr. Gene Andrei Garcia 66. Dr. Juliane Gale Geraldizo 67. Dr. Marie France Gijapon 68. Dr. Florence Gay Gutierrez 69. Dr. Heinrique Dave Aloysius Ibasco 70. Dr. Kaye Neil Ignacio 71. Dr. Katrece Gabrielle Jaime 72. Dr. Jan Mariella Juliano 73. Dr. Martina Alessandra Lalin 74. Dr. Ryan Mikel Lanting 75. Dr. Kenneth Liao 76. Dr. Ali Zandra Luis 77. Dr. Samuel Mababa 78. Dr. Edwin Jr. Macabante 79. Dr. Ryan Maducdoc 80. Dr. Edsel John Magtoto 81. Dr. Jimuel Malaca 82. Dr. Maria Noriza Mallari 83. Dr. Peter Kyle Maloco 84. Dr. John Marius Mamaril 85. Dr. Kayeleen Mangugan 86. Dr. Justine Patrick Marmol 87. Dr. Alliester Mike Marquez 88. Dr. Nicole Rose Martin 89. Dr. Albert Christian Martizano 90. Dr. Angelika Mateo 91. Dr. Claudia Isabella Mendoza 92. Dr. Angelica Munar 93. Dr. Joshua Ryan Mungcal 94. Dr. Irish Eugene Ong 95. Dr. Jernina Angellette Padiernos 96. Dr. Joshua Lawrence Palma 97. Dr. Reynaliza Jane Pascual 98. Dr. Myca Ella Pastidio 99. Dr. Evander Perez 100. Dr. Eunice Peria 101. Dr. Reanne Mikaela Pineda 102. Dr. Ana Shiela Pinuela 103. Dr. Yessamin Polintan 104. Dr. May Regine Puno 105. Dr. Dixie Mei Ramirez 106. Dr. Wayne John Ramos 107. Dr. Kristine Ranches 108. Dr. Nicole Rovillos 109. Dr. Kenji Sab 110. Dr. Daryl Kate Sagun 111. Dr. Maricon San Jose 112. Dr. Marlon Sanchez 113. Dr. Rica Mae Sol 114. Dr. Marc Robert Soriano 115. Dr. Maricel Soriano 116. Dr. Leanne Joyce Sta. Maria 117. Dr. Mikhaela Bernadette Sumabat 118. Dr. Marc Joseph Tagarino 119. Dr. Clarice Tagasa 120. Dr. Jazzlyn Tamayo 121. Dr. Jan Marinni Tan 122. Dr. Anne Auldwyne Timenia 123. Dr. Faith Dianne Tobias 124. Dr. John Andreu Tolentino 125. Dr. Mark Daniel Traballo 126. Dr. Michelle Tumali 127. Dr. Andrea Ulatan 128. Dr. Dennise Zyna Mae Uy 129. Dr. John King Valdez 130. Dr. Donalyn Vigilia 131. Dr. Geanne Magdelaine Villanueva #SievingForExcellence

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