Education

ASU Tops Vet Med Board Exam

The Aklan State University (ASU) Vet Med graduate, Dr. Melanie Masangkay Pelayo ranked second in the recent Veterinarian Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
For two years (2005-2006), the ASU-SVM is a consistent top performing school in the licensure examination. This year, Dr. Pelayo brought glory to her Alma Mater by bagging the second place in the Top 10 examinees
Dr. Pelayo, the daughter of Engr. and Mrs. Delano Pelayo garnered an average of 83.75 percent; only 1.5 percent lower than the topnotcher Dr. Dennis V. Umali of UPLB who got 85.25 percent.
The Aklan State University conducted a motorcade in honor of Drs. Melanie M. Pelayo and Anabelle L. Samino together with 13 other ASUians who passed the Licensure Examination for agriculturists this year. The new agriculturists are: Karol Kay T. Amacio, Rasel J. Billones, Andrew D. Bretaña, Japhet L. Catuiran, Jayrelo C. Celab, Rio S. Dunque, Johner C. Francisco, Mary Grace C. Ibit, Cecile M. Maquirang, Catheryn G. Morales, Lorelie N. Rambunay, Ruel O. Veloso, and Norlie M. Villa.
During the celebration of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with the theme “Paghiliugyon ag Pagpasaeamat” held recently, the testimonial program for the board passers and the closing program for the Student Convention was held. President Emeritus, Dr. Helmar E. Aguilar and University President, Dr. Benny A. Palma awarded certificates of recognition to all board passers. It was indeed a celebration of thanksgiving for the ASU community. (ASU-PME)/MP