Cebu Normal University (CNU) has solidified its reputation as a premier teacher education institution after its graduates dominated the latest Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). The results, officially released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, show an outstanding performance from CNU alumni across both the secondary and elementary levels for the September and November 2025 exam cycles.
National Topnotcher from CNU
Jed Vincent Requilme Abadia, a graduate of Cebu Normal University, achieved the highest honor in the country by securing first place in the Secondary Level. He earned an exceptional rating of 94.80 percent, making him the national topnotcher for this batch of aspiring educators. This remarkable feat highlights the caliber of training and academic preparation provided by the university.
Secondary Level Top Performers
The list of top performers in the Secondary Level is heavily populated by CNU alumni, demonstrating the institution's consistent excellence. Following Abadia, James Brian Pantilgan Banag from CNU and Jan Kenrey Dalag Licayan from UP Cebu shared the second rank. Christine Ese Salmero Perez of CNU clinched the third rank.
The dominance continued with multiple CNU graduates occupying ranks seven, eight, and ten. Notable names include Jechrister Jireh Melgo Echavez, Janine Petalcorin Gonzaga, Genebie Laranjo, Princess Rhina Garnace Pahayahay, Ellen Rose Goc-ong Sodoso, and Ela Lois Bendanillo Tuhoy sharing the seventh rank. Other top performers from different universities, such as CTU Argao and University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu & Mandaue (UCLM), also made the prestigious list.
Elementary Level Excellence
The winning streak for Cebu Normal University extended to the Elementary Level. Christel Zamora De los Reyes, another proud CNU graduate, captured first place with an impressive rating of 94.40 percent. This dual victory across both examination levels underscores CNU's comprehensive strength in producing high-quality teachers for all grade levels.
A Legacy of Quality Teacher Education
The overwhelming success of CNU graduates in the 2025 LEPT is a powerful testament to the university's rigorous curriculum and dedicated faculty. It reinforces the institution's pivotal role in addressing the Philippines' need for competent and licensed professional teachers. These results not only bring honor to the university and the graduates but also assure the public of the qualified educators entering the country's school system. The achievement sets a high benchmark for teacher education programs nationwide and inspires future examinees.
