VSU is Top 5 VetMed school in the country; produces 55 new vets in the October 2025 board exam

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Written by Riza Mae L. Maningo
Published: 26 November 2025
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Visayas State University has once again proven its outstanding reputation as one of the leading institutions in the country after earning the 5th spot among the top performing veterinary schools in the country in the recent results of the October 2025 Veterinarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination (VLE).

The VSU Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (VSU-FVM) is proud to announce that 55 of its graduates have successfully passed the said licensure examination.

Its first-time takers achieved a remarkable passing rate of 91.67% while the overall institutional passing rate stood high at 83.33% – way above the national passing rate of 77.32%.

Here are the newly licensed Doctors of Veterinary Medicine:

  1. Dr. Kurt Christian Abangan
  2. Dr. Ailene Abante
  3. Dr. Jasmine Denise Amparado
  4. Dr. Eloisa Ayala
  5. Dr. Jennibeth Baisac
  6. Dr. Marjorie Balagtas
  7. Dr. Vanessa Bueno
  8. Dr. Jan Christian Cabangbang
  9. Dr. Mark Ivor Cagata
  10. Dr. Thereza Marie Cahig
  11. Dr. Junica Kaye Calderon
  12. Dr. Lee Divine Cordero
  13. Dr. Clariza Dano
  14. Dr. Ma. Kristelle Dela Peña
  15. Dr. Ainesis Delos Santos
  16. Dr. Julie Ann Doisana
  17. Dr. Renz Discarso
  18. Dr. Glenngil Doria
  19. Dr. Roel Fin Jr.
  20. Dr. Maria Bienessa Gatela
  21. Dr. Dixie Grace Gelaga
  22. Dr. Ydja Lou Generalao
  23. Dr. Nathalie Jae Geralde
  24. Dr. Krizza Grande
  25. Dr. Vanessa Marie Grandeza
  26. Dr. Rodney Dominic Hones
  27. Dr. Joshua Daniel Kaw
  28. Dr. Daphne Lagera
  29. Dr. Aela Mae Lomod
  30. Dr. Alexie John Lood
  31. Dr. Gloreina Maitem
  32. Dr. Queen Marie Mallari
  33. Dr. Kim Veranyl Mamboyo
  34. Dr. Era Mae Mar
  35. Dr. Rhogene Mai Mascual
  36. Dr. Marga Marie Mesa
  37. Dr. Melody Mari Mozo
  38. Dr. Irina Nuevas
  39. Dr. Gimelina Parmis
  40. Dr. April Perocho
  41. Dr. Angel Mae Rafols
  42. Dr. Prima May Salas
  43. Dr. Sydnnie Coleen Samonte
  44. Dr. Frank Sanchez
  45. Dr. Julianne Carmelle Sanchez
  46. Dr. Sofia Loren Sanguenza
  47. Dr. Ma. Benneith Fay Soriano
  48. Dr. Johanna Ellaiza Tajos
  49. Dr. Claudine Terciño
  50. Dr. Jesse Emmanuel Uy
  51. Dr. Millen Bleth Verdejo
  52. Dr. Cristine Vermug
  53. Dr. Maria Katrina Villarosa
  54. Dr. Sheena Mae Wheless
  55. Dr. Effe Cris Lizbeth Ybañez

Data from previous licensure examination results show how demanding this licensure examination can be. In the October 2024 VLE, for instance, only 633 out of 1,349 examinees passed, reflecting a national passing rate of just 46.92%. In many past cycles, only a few veterinary schools in the country managed to qualify for the list of top performing institutions.

Despite this challenging landscape, VSU-FVM has built a strong record over the years. The faculty has produced at least 13 topnotchers and has consistently stood out among veterinary medicine schools in the Visayas, both in academic performance and in its steady involvement in research and service-oriented programs.

VSU-FVM Dean Dr. Harvie P. Portugaliza said that the result of the recent licensure is a milestone for the Faculty, and is just the beginning of many more successes to come. 

“The remarkable outcomes reflect the hard work, positive attitude, and determination these students have demonstrated throughout their six-year journey, strongly supported by the commitment of the FVM faculty, who have devoted their time and expertise to developing a robust curriculum, innovative learning strategies, and rigorous veterinary training that meet the highest professional standards,” he added. 

This year’s results show how the training and preparation of VSU’s veterinary medicine students continue to produce graduates who rise to the demands of the profession.

This article is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 4: Quality Education.