West Visayas State University (WVSU) recognized its topnotchers and passers in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) during its weekly flag-raising ceremony held earlier today, May 18, at Jubilee Park.
The University announced that the Main Campus posted a 100% passing rate in both the elementary and secondary levels of the LET, while also emerging as the top-performing school nationwide in the secondary level.
Topnotchers from the College of Education (COE) and the College of Physical Education, Sports, Culture, Arts and Recreation (COP) were likewise recognized, including COP’s first-ever LET topnotcher, Keith Brian Jabaybay.
COE Dean Dr. Ricky M. Magno highlighted the achievement as a reflection of the University’s continued commitment to quality teacher education and academic excellence.
Meanwhile, COP Dean Dr. Porferio Barlas Jr. emphasized the collective effort behind the achievement, thanking the University community for its support and prayers. “We do believe that the efforts of others may have a direct influence on the output of one,” he said, acknowledging the support extended by the administration, faculty, staff, utility personnel and students in sustaining the University’s academic performance.
Jabaybay also expressed gratitude to the University community and the COP faculty for their guidance throughout his academic journey.
“Since first year, ginhubog niyo guid kami para maging quality nga educators,” he said.
During the ceremony, Magno also introduced student interns from Universitas Negeri Jakarta composed of Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in English and Mathematics who are currently undertaking their SEA Teacher internship program at WVSU. He described the initiative as part of the College’s continuing internationalization efforts and expressed hope for its continuation in the coming academic year with the support of the administration.
The student interns likewise shared their appreciation for the opportunity to study and train at WVSU, describing Iloilo City and the University community as welcoming and supportive since the beginning of their stay.
Magno also thanked the University’s top management following the recent evaluation for Centers of Excellence, noting that evaluators commended the strong presence and support of University officials throughout the assessment activities.
The ceremony, hosted by the Accounting Unit headed by Ms. Marissa Antonillas, concluded with trivia games and interactive activities for members of the University community.
