In recognition of their exemplary achievements, UB President Dr. Victoriano B. Tirol III personally welcomed and commended Mikah H. Ofamin and Earlgen A. Bucog, who ranked 9th and 10th, respectively, in the November 2025 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE).
Accompanied by Dean Myrna B. Bernaldez of the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS), the two topnotchers—who are also proud graduates of the UB Senior High School—paid a courtesy visit to the University President and the Vice President for Finance, Dr. Maricel A. Tirol, at the President’s Office on December 2, 2025.
The University of Bohol achieved an overall passing rate of 93%, with a 96.15% passing rate for first-time takers—both surpassing the national passing rate of 90.04%.
Notably, beginning in 2024, the UB Nursing Department partnered with the renowned TopRank Review Academy to further strengthen graduates’ readiness for the Nursing Licensure Examination. This Manila-based review center is widely recognized for its exceptional performance in preparing students for licensure examinations.
(Leo Armando Boncales)
