59 #ProudViscans from VSU Tolosa pass August 2025 board exam for criminologists

A total of 59 #ProudViscans from Visayas State University Tolosa (VSU Tolosa) are now licensed criminologists after passing the August 2025 Licensure Examination for Criminologists.

The examination was held last August 1-3, 2025 in 29 testing centers all over the Philippines. The official roll of examinees was released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on September 12, 2025–twenty-six (26) working days from the last day of examination.

Out of 103 examinees, the campus posted a 57.28% overall passing rate, higher than the 51.45% national passing rate recorded nationwide.

First-time takers played a major role in this outcome, with 48 passer, giving VSU Tolosa a 73.85% first-time passing rate. 

With this performance, the campus was named the 2nd Top Performing School in Region VIII under Category B (50–100 first-time takers) in the August board exam.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 13,074 out of 25,410 examinees nationwide successfully earned their criminologist license in the August examinations administered across 29 testing centers. Among them, Stephanie Sajor of Araullo University secured the highest place with a 92.40% rating.

Earlier this year, VSU Tolosa posted a stronger showing in the February 2025 Criminologists Licensure Examination, where it ranked under Category A for schools with 100 or more first-time examinees. The campus recorded an 85.60% first-time passing rate, with 115 out of 125 takers making it through, well above the 60.51% national passing rate. 

While the latest results reflect a smaller group of takers and a lower percentage, VSU Tolosa still maintained its record of surpassing the national average and remained within the region’s top-performing criminology schools.

Here is the complete list of the 59 new criminologists from VSU:

1. Abenio, Lyca Bantanos
2. Agres, Joan Eria
3. Alire, Angelene Maquincio
4. Almaden, Cherelie Catada
5. Almarines, Monica Marielle Tolibas
6. Anoya, Airron James Cabias
7. Anoya, John Anthony Cabias
8. Artoza, Marjorie Bang-ay
9. Añover, Jason San Juan
10. Avecilla, Marlon Jr. Regaton
11. Ballon, Mathew Jose Lacosta
12. Batis, Dejay Pearl M.
13. Bayona, Jackyline Lumontad
14. Caalim, Glomy Rose Jocson
15. Caamic, John Jerry
16. Caballa, Jaica Dorean Macasaet
17. Cabidoy, Jonalyn Daa
18. Cabuguang, Patricia May Coronado
19. Camposano, Lloyd Orbeta
20. Capacio, Cindy Egano
21. Catantan, Nathaly Jane Jocson
22. Cuenza, Jhopert Baldos
23. Cuesta, Via Alberca
24. Daylo, Ryan Bingco
25. Decina, Jellie Ann Agustin
26. Elias, Gellian Lobos
27. Espiso, Jessel Santos
28. Fabi, Jims
29. Gamez, Aimar Ramadilla
30. Gonzaga, Danica Ann Rosales
31. Gula, Cindy Declarus
32. Ilagan, Ken Gerard Navarrosa
33. Lagunzad, Pyke Isaias
34. Lausin, Jessa Jane Avestruz
35. Lubio, Rafael Argales
36. Lumpas, Mae Ann Bitbit
37. Maceda, Kaye Catherine España
38. Marmita, Romaelene Giuian
39. Mejares, Allysa Jane Tangpuz
40. Mendez, John Vincent Treceñe
41. Miranda, Rogelio Jr. Granada
42. Mitra, Mark Neil Peque
43. Murillo, Charliz Mae Terceño
44. Ogaro, Ellah Mae Tiston
45. Oroncillo, Laurence
46. Oronos, Raven Christian Morano
47. Peñalosa, Nilyn Coritana
48. Pico, Christine Mae Perote
49. Pista, Jan Marc Daang
50. Ponce, Cherry Joy Taña
51. Regero, Christian Reforzado
52. Roa, Jenelyn Aduana
53. Roquiño, Vic Johns Guiraldo
54. Rosos, Gabriel Bush Gardose
55. Sapra, Liza Nierva
56. Setosta, Kaye Ann Cuevas
57. Songalia, Mary Cheanelle Silvano
58. Tagabe, Jean Rose Doroquis
59. Tolibas, Arvis Clinton Kenneth Bisnar

VSU Tolosa Chancellor Dr. Quenstein D. Lauzon congratulated the passers and the Faculty of Criminal Justice Education (FCJE). 

“This recognition reflects the steady performance of our criminology program and the determination of our students to rise above the national average. Whether in Category A or B, VSU Tolosa continues to stand among the best in the region, and we are proud of what our graduates have accomplished,” she said. 

These 59 #ProudViscans now join the ranks of licensed criminologists, bringing pride to their alma mater and contributing to the strong reputation of VSU Tolosa in criminology education.

This article is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

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