Donnabelle Tubal Fernandez, a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies graduate, and resident of Barangay Taloc, Bago City, placed 10th in the September 2023 Licensed Professional Teacher Examination, after garnering an impressive rating of 92.80 percent, a press release from Bago PIO said.
Her twin sister, Donnajean, also passed the board exam. In college, they graduated Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude, respectively.
“I appreciate everyone who sent me congratulations. How I wish I could respond to all of you,” Fernandez said in a Facebook post.
She added “My journey through passing the board exam for teachers was difficult and challenging. Everyday, I reviewed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., or until midnight. I experienced a lot of anxiety and crying fits. Nevertheless, I simply gave the Lord all my worries. I prayed fervently, and indeed my request was granted. I never thought I would become a topnotcher.”
“I used to think of it as just a dream, but who would have imagined that I would come to realize it,” the topnotcher also said.
The Bago City College Teacher Education Department in a Facebook post, lauded Fernandez for serving as inspiration for others and for exemplifying hard work towards success.
“Your outstanding achievement in the Licensed Professional Teacher Examination is not just a testament to your remarkable academic preparation and unwavering determination, but also a beacon of inspiration for your fellow Education graduates and aspiring test-takers,” the department said.
It added that her journey is a shining example of what dedication and resilience can achieve.*
