Key Takeaways
- Three Thomasians ranked in the top 10 of the August 2025 food technologists licensure examinations.
- Nathan Orencia achieved the No. 1 spot nationwide with an 88% rating.
- UST had an overall passing rate of 87.10%, a notable improvement from the previous exam cycle’s 68.32%.
Outstanding Performers from UST
Three students from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) excelled in the August 2025 licensure examinations for food technologists, positioning UST as the fifth top-performing institution. Nathan Orencia led the cohort by securing the top nationwide rank with an impressive score of 88%. Alongside him, Aaron Juson achieved fourth place with a rating of 86.75%, while Nicole Serafico secured the ninth position with a score of 85.50%.
The examinations, held from August 14 to 15, saw UST produce 54 successful candidates from a total of 62 examinees, resulting in an impressive passing rate of 87.10%. This marks a significant improvement compared to the 68.32% passing rate recorded in the previous examination cycle, where 69 out of 101 candidates passed.
The University of the Philippines Diliman topped the overall standings, boasting a perfect passing rate with all 40 examinees successfully passing the test. The national passing rate for this cycle rose to 62.94%, reflecting an increase from 51.26% in 2024.
This performance highlights the growing success of UST’s food technology program and the dedication of its students and faculty in achieving excellence in their field.
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