Davao Doctors College graduate tops optometry licensure exam with 92.11% score
A Davao Doctors College graduate achieved the highest mark of 92.11% in the recent optometry licensure exam, with 394 of 423 candidates passing.
Gabriell Jace Mart Legaspi Tangaran, a graduate of Davao Doctors College Inc., secured the highest grade—92.11%—in the latest computer-based optometry licensure examination. The test, conducted by the Board of Optometry in Metro Manila during September (written) and October (practical), saw 394 of the 423 participants pass, according to the Professional Regulation Commission. Among schools with at least 50 candidates, Centro Escolar University-Manila posted the best performance, with 160 of its 169 examinees passing.
Schools with 25 to 49 examinees that achieved a 100% pass rate included South western University (49 candidates), Manila Central University-Caloocan City (43), and Mindanao Medical Foundation College (30). The full list of successful examinees is available online.
Why it matters
The result showcases top academic achievement and strong pass rates in the Philippines' optometry profession.
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