Barasenian lands 4th in med tech board exams
Posted on September 28, 2008, 8:30 PM under Proudly BarasenianAnother good news for Baras. A Barasenian landed fourth place in the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission on the first week of September.
The 87.80 rating earned ¬†Karen Geronimo Reyes to be one of the topnotchers in the exam where 877, out of ¬†1, 329. passed. Karen studied in the University of Santo Tomas. UST also is the top performing school after 247 of its 263 examinees passed. The Catholic university likewise produced the first placer.¬†Here’s the complete exam results.
This is not the first time that a Barasenian belonged to the top 10 of the board exams. In December 2006, Jayben Matamis of Barangay Santiago bested 19, 711 examinees in the Nursing Licensure Examination. He had a 88.60 rating, and is a product of Unciano Colleges and Medical Center-Antipolo. 
In November 2006, Alice Villanueva of Barangay Rizal landed 6th in the Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination. She earned 77.60 percent rating and studied in Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela. 
Alice’s classmate in elementary and high school, Nick John Cawicaan, on the other hand placed 6th in the Chemical Engineer Licensure Exam in November 2006. He studied in the Technological University of the Philippines-Quezon City and had a 84.30 percent rating.
September 29th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Every Barasenian must be proud to hear news of young achievers in our town. 2-5 decades ago, many Barasenians were successful in their fields; passing board and bar exams as topnotchers, then being known in their careers, raised families worthy of respect, and became Baras “creme de la crepe”. Ironic as life had been, these same personalities fought fiercely against each other in Baras mayoralty posts. Differences of opinions, distinctive principles, and different views on how to serve their people. Their contributions, though must always be remembered, not only in their professions, but in the fields of community service. To the young professionals, continue to climb ’til you reach the pinnacle of success. Stay away from politics. And above all, PUT FATHER GOD FIRST.
October 1st, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Wow! I’m happy to hear news like this. Mabuhay ang mga taga-Baras na katulad ko!
October 1st, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Yan ang Galing ng taga-Baras! Kahit na kaming mga manggagawa dito sa ibang bansa ay nasisiyahan na makabasa kami ng ganyang mga balita tungkol sa “TAGUMPAY” ng ating kababayan. Tulad ko na naririto sa LIBYA, isang bansa na singlawak ng dagat ang disyerto, ay napapawi ang lungkot dahil sa balitang ganyan. Nawa’y marami pang magagandang balita ang aming masilayan sa panulat na ito upang mapawi ang aming kalungkutan dito sa ibang bansa. MABUHAY KA, KABAYAN!
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 am
Congrats, Karen!
My mom extended her congratulations, too!