3 Benildeans Shine in LEA Top 10 A Testament to Perseverance and Excellence This is a polished and professional version of the blog post. It highlights the achievements of three graduates from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) who secured top spots in the Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA). The article also quotes the students themselves, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and community support in achieving success.

3 Benildeans Shine in LEA Top 10 A Testament to Perseverance and Excellence

In an impressive display of academic excellence, three graduates from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) have secured spots within the top ten of the Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA), as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to the college's commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and the determination of its students.

The Benildeans Who Distinguished Themselves

Sam Tyra Fernandez Co, a cum laude graduate from Pagadian City, secured third place with an outstanding score of 82.30 percent, tying with Allison Denise Lu Te from University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD). Two other Benildeans, John Gabriel Dizon Espiritu and Dante Vasquez Victorino Jr., finished fourth and fifth respectively, with Espiritu achieving 82.20 percent and Victorino earning 82 percent.

The Top Ten A Roster of Talented Architects

The top ten list includes

Ckristel Janssen Larosa Daguio and Marissa Iness Palce Ragaza (82.80 percent), both from UPD
Kimberlane Tang Go (82.70 percent) from University of Santo Tomas (UST)
Mickaela Alexandra Sabarre of UPD at sixth (81.90 percent)
Eileene Joyce Durana Gatus and Anna Viktoria Santos Martinez of UST at seventh (81.80 percent)
Kate Mikee Matutino Mayormita of UST at eighth (81.60 percent)
Adbul Waleed Pingay Bakil of Western Mindanao State University-Zamboanga City and Maria Gabriela Noelle Camello Torres of UPD at ninth (81.50 percent)
Moses John Guibao Siervo of Far Eastern University-Manila at tenth (81.30 percent)

Benilde's Outstanding Performance

With 29 board passers out of a total of 36 takers, Benilde recorded a passing rate of 80.56 percent, representing an increase of 8.82 percent from the previous year and surpassing the national average of 58.71 percent.

The Dean's Praise A Testament to Excellence

Ar. Harvey Vasquez, Dean of the School of Environment and Design (SED), praised the new crop of architects, saying that their successes affirm the excellence, resilience, and innovative spirit of our students, mentors, and the SED community. He added that the topnotchers' success will inspire the next generation of Benildean architects to dream big and build boldly.

The Journey A Story of Perseverance

Victorino, a 26-year-old from Las Piñas who graduated with an Honorable Mention in 2021, acknowledged that success is never achieved alone. He said, Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes even more to nurture and shape an architect. Espiritu, a 25-year-old Meycauayan City, Bulacan achiever who earned a magna cum laude merit in 2022, echoed this sentiment, saying that the Benilde community shaped and molded the right mindset for me to perform at this level. Co, 27, from Pagadian City, reflected on her journey, stating that it was anything but easy but ultimately worth it, as she achieved her goal through hard work and dedication.

Conclusion A Call to Action

As we celebrate these remarkable Benildeans, let us also reflect on the importance of perseverance, resilience, and innovative thinking in achieving success. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, remember that every effort counts and every small step can lead to great accomplishments.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

Enjoy the little things in life. For one day, you may look back and realize they were the big things. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.