The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced the results of the February 2024 Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination, with a total of 1,077 out of 1,383 examinees successfully passing the test. The examination was conducted by the Board of Respiratory Therapy in various locations including N. C. R., Baguio, Cebu, Davao, and Zamboanga.
Leading the pack is Adrian Justin Gallo Marasigan from Perpetual Help College of Manila, securing the top spot with an impressive rating of 91.75%. Following closely behind are Jhunry Sajonia Gauiran from Cagayan State University - Andrews Campus and Hannah Acosta Sakay from San Pedro College-Davao City, both sharing the second spot with a rating of 91.50%.
Notably, there were ties in several ranks, including the third and fourth positions. Tricia Kaye Burlaza Sobrecarey from San Pedro College-Davao City and Mademoiselle Ann Sumaylo Alvarez from Universidad de Zamboanga both secured the third rank with a rating of 91.25%. Meanwhile, there was a four-way tie for the fourth position, with MadeMoiselle Ann Sumaylo Alvarez, Stephen Revocal Laman, James Astrologo Lamusao, and others, all achieving a rating of 91.00%.
The list extends to the tenth position, showcasing a diverse array of successful candidates from various educational institutions across the country. Among them are Jo Isobelle Palomares Barrera from Cebu Doctors University, Nicole Angelee Hermenegildo Binayug from Cagayan State University - Andrews Campus, and Cassandra Cabangon Coligado from Universidad de Zamboanga.
The examination results reflect the dedication and hard work of aspiring respiratory therapists in the Philippines. These successful candidates are now poised to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector, particularly in respiratory care, amid the ongoing challenges posed by the global health landscape.
SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES WHO GARNERED THE TOP 10 HIGHEST PLACES
The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the February 2024 Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination are the following:
NAME ADRIAN JUSTIN GALLO MARASIGAN
SCHOOL PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE OF MANILA
RATING (%) 91.75
RANK 2
NAME JHUNRY SAJONIA GAUIRAN
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 91.50
RANK 3
NAME HANNAH ACOSTA SAKAY
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE-DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 91.25
RANK 3
NAME TRICIA KAYE BURLAZA SOBRECAREY
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE-DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 91.25
NAME MADEMOISELLE ANN SUMAYLO ALVAREZ
SCHOOL UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA (for. ZAEC)
RATING (%) 91.00
NAME STEPHEN REVOCAL LAMAN
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 91.00
NAME JAMES ASTROLOGO LAMUSAO
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 91.00
NAME IONNA GABRIELLE AMAMIO SERVINIO
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE - DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 91.00
NAME TRISTIAN KYLE ARREGLADO TITO
SCHOOL CEBU DOCTORS UNIVERSITY
RATING (%) 91.00
NAME VON IAN CATAMIN CABALLERO
SCHOOL CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
RATING (%) 90.75
NAME ANGELO DUPAYA DUPITAS
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 90.75
NAME LOUIE TOTESORA MANSA
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE - DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 90.75
NAME ANDREI KARL DULIN CAUILAN
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 90.50
NAME HAPSIN ASMAWIL EISA
SCHOOL SAINT JUDE COLLEGE - MANILA
RATING (%) 90.50
NAME RUTH AIRHA GRACE ESPARTERO
SCHOOL UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA (for. ZAEC)
RATING (%) 90.50
NAME ELMIRA JEAN LAWAGON FUENTES
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE - DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 90.50
NAME RICA TIONGQUICO QUIAMBAO
SCHOOL TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA (TRINITY - QC)
RATING (%) 90.50
NAME VESSIE MAE CAPILI RARANGOL
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 90.50
NAME GISELLE PRECIOUS BAQUILAN ALVAREZ
SCHOOL PINES CITY COLLEGE (PCEC)
RATING (%) 90.25
NAME RICO RALLONZA LOPEZ
SCHOOL NEW ERA UNIVERSITY
RATING (%) 90.25
NAME UMYRHA BUENAVIDEZ MIGUEL
SCHOOL NEW ERA UNIVERSITY
RATING (%) 90.25
NAME FRANCIS KYLE GAMMAD PAGULAYAN
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 90.25
NAME DARIANNE ROIZE DAOS ACAR
SCHOOL FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY - NICANOR REYES MED. FOUND.
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME JANIEL FLORENCE LIBAN AGUINALDO
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME SANCIA LOUISE BARTOLOME BERNABE
SCHOOL OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY - VALENZUELA
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME JAYRENE GRACE DIASANTA COLIS
SCHOOL FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY - NICANOR REYES MED.FOUND.
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME SETH CAD ENJAMBRE
SCHOOL CEBU DOCTORS UNIVERSITY
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME MUHAMMAD ALNASHRI DEVERA ISMAIL
SCHOOL OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY- VALENZUELA
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME PATRICIA ALIKA TUBILAG LIM
SCHOOL UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA (for. ZAEC)
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME LIE TRELLE DENNIZ VALLES SISTONA
SCHOOL TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA (TRINITY-QC)
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME FRANCES MARIE BALLESTEROS SUYU
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME MA. KRISTINA GALLARDO TAN
SCHOOL OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY - VALENZUELA
RATING (%) 90.00
NAME ABDUL SALAM SUGARAN ABDULHAMID
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE-DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 89.75
NAME DIVINE GRACE RAMOS ANASTACIO
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 89.75
NAME JOWENA JANE BADDA JABONITALLA
SCHOOL UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA (for. ZAEC)
RATING (%) 89.75
NAME JOANNA KARLA DONAIRE LIMOSO
SCHOOL FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY - NICANOR REYES MED.FOUND.
RATING (%) 89.75
NAME ANGELINE FLORIDO PLAN
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 89.75
NAME MARY ROSE MASAGAYNA TUMBALI
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 89.75
NAME JO ISOBELLE PALOMARES BARRERA
SCHOOL CEBU DOCTORS UNIVERSITY
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME NICOLE ANGELEE HERMENEGILDO BINAYUG
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME CASSANDRA CABANGON COLIGADO
SCHOOL UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA (for. ZAEC)
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME CHRISTINE SALVADOR DAGURO
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME NADJAHSALAM GONSANG DIMAUDTANG
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE - DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME JOCEL ANN JAGUIO ENOPIA
SCHOOL BRENT HOSPITAL & COLLEGES, INC. - ZAMBOANGA CITY
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME LYNETTE SANTOS GO
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE - DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME CHARISA ANTONETTE SALGADO HUELVA
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE - DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME PATRICIA ANN NORIEGA MARQUEZ
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME MICHELLE AGUSTIN MATEO
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-ANDREWS
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME AXCEL BRYAN DELIN MAUANAY
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-ANDREWS
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME ANGELICA JIMENEA PINGOL
SCHOOL OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY - VALENZUELA
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME SENECA ESER PORTUGAL
SCHOOL PINES CITY COLLEGE (PCEC)
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME NORLIZA SAHIDJUAN SALAMUN
SCHOOL UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA (for. ZAEC)
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME NICOLE ASKA GENOTA SANO
SCHOOL SAN PEDRO COLLEGE - DAVAO CITY
RATING (%) 89.50
NAME ANGELYN TRILLES TICA
SCHOOL CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - ANDREWS CAMPUS
RATING (%) 89.50
PRC Philippines
Here are some tips to help you excel in the Respiratory Therapist Licensure Examination:
1. Understand the Exam Format: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam, including the types of questions (multiple-choice, simulations), the number of questions, and the time limits.
2. Review the Exam Content Outline: The examination will cover areas such as patient assessment, clinical data interpretation, therapeutic procedures, equipment usage, and troubleshooting. Make sure you know which topics are most heavily weighted.
3. Use Quality Study Materials: Utilize textbooks, review guides, online resources, and practice exams specifically tailored for respiratory therapy licensure. Popular resources include the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) study materials.
4. Create a Study Schedule: Develop a detailed study plan that outlines daily and weekly goals. Ensure that you cover all content areas systematically and allow time for revision.
5. Focus on Key Areas: Prioritize high-yield topics such as respiratory physiology, mechanical ventilation, pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas interpretation, and emergency care.
6. Practice Critical Thinking: Many questions will test your ability to apply knowledge rather than just recall facts. Practice clinical scenarios and case studies to enhance your critical thinking and decision-making skills.
7. Take Practice Exams: Simulate the exam environment by taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions. Review your answers thoroughly to understand your mistakes and learn from them.
8. Stay Updated with Guidelines: Ensure you are familiar with the latest clinical guidelines and best practices in respiratory care. This is crucial as the exam often reflects current standards of practice.
9. Develop Test-Taking Strategies:
- Read Questions Carefully: Pay attention to details and avoid rushing.
- Eliminate Wrong Answers: Narrow down your choices by eliminating clearly incorrect answers.
- Manage Your Time: Allocate your time wisely and avoid spending too much time on any one question.
10. Join Study Groups: Collaborate with peers to discuss difficult topics, share resources, and quiz each other. Group study can provide diverse insights and enhance understanding.
11. Take Care of Your Health: Ensure you get adequate rest, nutrition, and exercise during your preparation period. A healthy body supports a sharp mind.
12. Stay Positive and Confident: Maintain a positive attitude and build confidence through consistent study and practice. Visualization techniques and stress management strategies can also help reduce exam anxiety.