Passers of the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers were honored at the Pammadayaw 2024: Testimonial Program for Newly Licensed Professional Teachers and Recognition of Stakeholders, held on June 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM at T. Woodward Hall, Isabela State University, Rang-ayan, Roxas, Isabela.

Dr. Rosalyn L. Bautista, Campus Administrator, conveyed her heartfelt congratulations to the LET passers through Mr. Rodel P. Sarmiento, Director of Administrative and Finance Services. They also expressed gratitude to the stakeholders for their steadfast support of the Bachelor of Secondary Education program at the College of Education (CEd). Dr. Jane C. Caliboso, Director of Students Affairs and Services; Assoc. Prof. Charibel R. Sarte, Director of Academic Affairs; and Dr. Marilene S. Matusalem, Chairperson of the CEd, also extended their felicitations to the passers, acknowledging their dedication and hard-earned success.

During the event, Mr. Julius Tabog, Mr. Ryan Dela Peña, Ms. Milky Mae Bandera, Mr. Maurice John Castañeda, and Mr. Jayson Gelacio shared personal anecdotes of their challenges, perseverance, and triumphs before, during, and after the examination. They expressed gratitude to their families, friends, teachers, and ISURoxas for their invaluable support in achieving this milestone.

Mr. Lynard A. Dela Cruz, the CEd Student Body Organization adviser, remarked that the success of the passers signifies the success of the institution and everyone involved. He likened them to fruit-bearing trees whose fruition was eagerly awaited and has finally come to pass.

The College of Education of ISUR also recognized Bacnor National High School, Doña Aurora National High School, Department of Public Works and Highways, Lanting Region National High School, Local Government Unit, Manuel A. Roxas District Hospital, Matusalem National High School, Monico Rarama National High School, Muñoz National School, Quirino National High School, Roxas National High School, and San Antonino National High School as Outstanding Stakeholders of the College of Education.

Following the testimonials and recognitions, the CEd conducted a stakeholders’ meeting where various topics were discussed to further enhance the CEd and ISU Roxas, including processes, the impact of the BSEd program, and the needs of stakeholders involved in teacher education.

This milestone achieved by ISUR-CEd is a result of collective efforts and hard work from students, faculty, staff, and the community. The success in the licensure examination is a testament to Quality Education (SDG 4), a strong institution (SDG 16), and effective partnerships in achieving goals (SDG 17).