CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two graduates from Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U) secured spots among the top 10 passers of the April 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination.
Bringing pride to Cebu are Pomelo Piolo Pablo Silawan, who ranked No. 6 with a rating of 91.85 percent.
Joining him is John Frazer Venzal Cruz, who landed at No. 8 with a rating of 91.55 percent.
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Claiming the top spot is Carlos Miguel Fabon Mariano from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, who achieved an outstanding 93.00 percent, earning the highest rank in this year’s exam.
Nur Hameen Cabugatan Interino of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology followed in second place with 92.60 percent.
Hanzel Rubiales Marquez from University of the Philippines – Diliman ranked third with 92.10 percent.
Baron Kristian Ordanza Maralit from De La Salle University – Manila secured fourth place with 92.00 percent, while John Michael Lapura Ang of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology landed in fifth place with 91.90 percent.
Pomelo Piolo Pablo Silawan of Cebu Institute of Technology – University ranked sixth with 91.85 percent.
Miguel Lorenzo Caballero Rubia from Mapua University – Manila placed seventh with 91.60 percent.
John Frazer Venzal Cruz shares the eighth spot with John Frazer Venzal Cruz of Cebu Institute of Technology – University and Irah Angellie Bernil Doroy from Bohol Island State University – Tagbilaran with a 91.55 percent score.
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Completing the top 10, three examinees secured a 90.90 percent rating—Noel Justine Pillarda Lapada from Eastern Samar State University – Borongan, Gerald Dela Peña Nicolas from Tarlac State University, and Nikko Angelo Hermogeno Panal from Mindanao State University – General Santos City.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) reported 4,940 out of 16,913 examinees passed the board exam, reflecting a 29.21 percent success rate.
The exams were conducted in 19 testing centers nationwide on April 28 and 29, with results released on Tuesday, May 6.