USTP Claveria records 154 new social workers, six national topnotchers in 2026 board exam
By Social Work Department, USTP Claveria
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The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Claveria, Misamis Oriental (USTP Claveria), through its Department of Social Work, ranked second among the top-performing schools nationwide in the September 2026 Social Worker Licensure Examination, recording a 99.35% overall passing rate, with 154 of its 155 examinees passing.
Adding to this achievement, USTP Claveria produced six national topnotchers, further highlighting the campus’s strong performance in social work education. The successful examinees are:
Top 8: Jassie Padua, RSW (Batch 2025, Magna Cum Laude)
Top 8: Aces Kei Picut, RSW (Batch 2025, Summa Cum Laude)
Top 10: Maynar Openiano, RSW (Batch 2025, Magna Cum Laude)
Top 10: Lica Lacierda, RSW (Batch 2024, Cum Laude)
Top 10: Mark Augustine Maputol, RSW (Batch 2024, Magna Cum Laude)
Top 10: Hannah Sabadoquia, RSW (Batch 2026, Cum Laude)
The results reflect the graduates’ dedication and academic preparation, as well as the support of the faculty, mentors, families, and the USTP community throughout their academic journey.
With 154 new Registered Social Workers and six national topnotchers, USTP Claveria continues to uphold its commitment to quality social work education and professional excellence, strengthening its identity as the “Home of the Champions.”
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