Four former 4Ps beneficiaries from Luzon secured spots among the Top 10 in the May 2025 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination, affirming how consistent educational support can empower young Filipinos to reach academic excellence.
Jamela Irish Casis from Aguilar, Pangasinan ranked 6th with an 88.8% rating, while Kyla Mae Narciza of Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija and Samantha Joy Eco Cruz of Lingayen, Pangasinan both placed 7th (88.6%). Alyna Kyla See from Dagupan City followed closely, earning the 8th spot (88.4%). All four are former monitored children of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a government initiative designed to help disadvantaged families through health and education grants.
"The success of our former 4Ps monitored children proves that the program is not just about financial aid, but a strong bridge toward a successful life. Through 4Ps, we are investing in the youth," said Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson.
The 4Ps, which was launched in 2008 and institutionalized in 2019 through Republic Act No. 11310 or the 4Ps Act, provides cash grants to more than 4 million households whose children are given subsidies to finish elementary and senior high school and supported with health and nutrition grants.
Topnotchers and school performance
Topping the licensure exam is Angelica Ferrer Dator of Southern Luzon State University-Lucban (SLSU) with a 90.00% rating, followed by Dorisse Ann Flores Laygo of Philippine Women's University-Manila (89.80%), and Arielle Sabrina Abordo Natividad of SLSU (89.40%).
Southern Luzon State University-Lucban and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) led the list of top-performing schools, both posting a 100% passing rate. They were joined by the University of Zamboanga - Pagadian, which also achieved a perfect pass rate.
Other schools that posted excellent performances include Mountain View College (98.81%), Saint Paul University - Tuguegarao (98.94%), University of Mindanao - Davao City (98.55%), Colegio de Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation (98.51%), Gordon College (98.29%), Adventist University of the Philippines (98.25%), and FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (98%).
Several institutions also stood out with strong showings, including Central Philippine Adventist College (96.36%), Cebu Institute of Technology University (95.65%), Holy Trinity University (95.89%), Mindanao State University - Buug (97.22%), Northeastern College (97.3%), College of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (97.3%), and Calamba Doctors’ College.
