Southern Leyte State University celebrates another triumph as one of its Electrical Engineering alumni made it to the top!

Mr. Wowie S. Hayagan places third and led 11 other new Mighty Kingfisher master electricians in the April 2023 Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC)

The young lad from Sogod, Southern Leyte was also among the 986 passers in the entire country and obtained an individual rating of 93%. He graduated at SLSU-Main Campus in July 2022.

A total of 11 alumni passed the licensure exam for master electrician, obtaining an institutional passing rate of 57.89%. This surpasses the national passing rate of only 42.21%

On the other hand, Southern Leyte State U also registers 32 newly licensed Electrical Engineers, with 27 first-time takers. The university posted an institutional rating of 68.09%, surpassing the national passing rate of 57.86%

Here is the complete list of passers:

Newly-licensed Electrical Engineers:

1. Engr. Sherman Allen Ortega Bendulo,

2. Engr. Benny Butlay Bernales

3. Engr. Mark Louie Ruiz Buctot

4. Engr. James Trhoy Cajoles Cagabhion

5. Engr. Joerich Santizas Campos

6. Engr. Gerald Velasquez Caparida

7. Engr. Rey Jr España Catarman

8. Engr. Judith Dutarot Comilang

9. Engr. Onemig Regasa Custinar

10. Engr. Mark Joevil Laurena Dugos

11. Engr. John Lloyd Laguna Espera

12. Engr. Vincent Laguardia Geromala

13. Engr. Gerard Jay Milano Gulles

14. Engr. Rowie Cabudbud Lopina

15. Engr. Jasper Aranas Malayag

16. Engr. Jeff Razon Mantilla

17. Engr. Christopher Rex Melgazo

18. Engr. Jeno Cerro Melorin

19. Engr. Kimsley Dominic Cadisem Millena

20. Engr. Arnel Lopiba Montañez

21. Engr. Ron Francis Simafranca Morta

22. Engr. Michelle Ivy Padero Ogang

23. Engr. Rafael Lordan Pecante

24. Engr. Mike Joshua Bauya Pelesco

25. Engr. Angelo Roque Odarbe Prado

26. Engr. Reigndoulf Malolot Quirong

27. Engr. Renerico Aseniero Rallos

28. Engr. Julius Oscar Abrea Rio

29. Engr. Gil Alphrem Bisnar Salva

30. Engr. Marlou Camote Tictic

31. Engr. Jhonny Bello Tingcoy

32. Engr. Jayson Barradas Yadao

Registered Master Electricians:

1. Wowie Salvador Hayagan (Top 3)

2. Jonathan Arcilla Garbes

3. Mark Joevil Laurena Dugos

4. Clyde Reymar Alejandria Suan

5. Kenneth Vell Frederick Ozon

6. Cleto Teves Ansale

7. Michael Sta-Agata Evale

8. Christian John Cero

9. Jayson Amparo Sanchez

10. Alfie Francis Epis Amolato

11. Jovit Claveria

Further, Engr. Christsen Mark Lasala Belleza passed the upgraded Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE).

Engr. Julius Paler, the Dean of the College of Engineering, congratulated the new set of Electrical Engineers and Master Electricians for their impressive achievement in obtaining their licenses.

Engr. Paler recognized the significant challenges they faced in pursuing their goals and commended their perseverance in overcoming these difficulties.

He also highlighted the crucial role that their university education played in preparing them for success, teaching them to approach problems as opportunities and to thrive in the face of adversity.

His remarks underscore the importance of quality education in equipping individuals with the skills and mindset to excel in their chosen professions.

Meanwhile, University President, Dr. Jude A. Duarte, also offered his congratulations to Mr. Hayagan and the other successful examinees from SLSU for passing the licensure exams for electrical engineers and master electricians.

Dr. Duarte expressed his pride in the program’s recognition as one of the best in the country, stating that their accomplishment was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Department of Electrical Engineering and the College of Engineering.

“The university will continue to provide unwavering support to further enhance and strengthen our engineering programs,” Dr. Duarte said.

In April 2023, the Board of Electrical Engineering NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga administered the Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination to 5,771 candidates, with 3,339 successfully passing the exam. Additionally, 986 out of 2,336 examinees passed the Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination, according to PRC.