By Karren Jay G. Asgar

Congratulations to the new Centralian Respiratory Therapists for passing the February 2026 Licensure Exam!

Central Philippine University (CPU) proudly announced that it produced eight Centralian Topnotchers and ranked 2nd among Top Performing Schools in the February 2026 Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination, achieving a 95.74% passing rate for 40 or more examinees. The announcement was released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on February 11, 2026.

The examination was conducted on February 9-10, 2026, at various testing centers, including NCR, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Pagadian, Pampanga, and Tuguegarao.

Centralian topnotchers include Mary Rose Cartagena Balomit, 3rd with a 92% rating; Rasta Mae Santiago Del Rosario, 4th with 91.75%; Kassandra Garciano Obedoza and Beatrice Marie Leonor Salcedo, both 7th with 91%; Hannah Aujero Cabanggay and Jyea Mae Felisario Debil, both 8th with 90.75%; and Danica Joyce Hernrose Amorga Sardoma, 9th with 90.50%.

“Your excellence, dedication, and perseverance continue to bring pride and honor to the entire Centralian community. To God be the highest glory!” the University posted on its official Facebook page.

Meanwhile, the CPU College Aptitude Test (CPUCAT) is still open for incoming first-year college students. Interested applicants may apply online at https://cpucat.cpu.edu.ph . For inquiries, contact the CPU Information Center via email at infocenter@cpu.edu.ph or by phone at 0921-760-2647 / (033) 329-1971 / (033) 330-7200 local 2129.