MANILA – In a standout showing for regional nursing powerhouses, two graduates from West Visayas State University–La Paz clinched the top rank in the November 2025 Nursing Licensure Examination, as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday. The results, released just two weeks after the exam, highlight a robust 90% overall passing rate, with 40,692 out of 45,192 hopefuls earning their licenses to join the ranks of the Philippines’ vital healthcare workforce.
The co-topnotchers, Johannah Marie Gerardo Acevedo and George Wilson Tan Escordia, both notched an impressive 93.80% score, edging out a fierce field of aspiring nurses tested across multiple centers nationwide. “This isn’t just a personal win; it’s a testament to the dedication of our faculty and the resilience of our students,” beamed a university spokesperson, crediting the duo’s success to rigorous simulations and community health rotations that mirror real-world demands.
Hot on their heels, Rank 2 went to Mariella Theony Reyes Medina from Saint Louis University (93.6%) and Carl Andrew Tella-In Soliva from University of Saint La Salle (93.6%), while Rank 3 was shared by Tracey Faye Rosagaron Abellon of Ateneo de Zamboanga University (93.4%), Khyla Shane Jordan Acab of Silliman University (93.4%), and Charles Jasper Tan Lim of University of the Philippines–Manila (93.4%). West Visayas State University’s sweep of the top slot underscores the Visayas’ rising clout in nursing education, a sector that’s long been the Philippines’ golden export amid global shortages.
A minor cloud on the horizon: Results for six examinees remain withheld pending investigations into potential rule violations. For the triumphant majority, the next steps are clear – appointments for Professional Identification Cards and Certificates of Registration kick off December 23 at PRC offices. New licensees will need to bring a downloaded Oath Form, their Notice of Admission, two passport-sized photos with white background, two sets of documentary stamps, and a short brown envelope. Oathtaking details, including date and venue, are set to drop soon, promising a ceremonial capstone to this milestone.
As the healthcare sector grapples with post-pandemic demands and overseas opportunities, this batch’s strong performance signals a bright pipeline of skilled professionals ready to step up. With the full list of passers now live on the PRC website and a handy Google Drive link for quick checks, the class of November 2025 is one step closer to pinning on those badges – a beacon of hope in scrubs.