Neña Rose A. Corpin, alumna of Biliran Province State University and Top 1 in the October 2024 Forester Licensure Examination, formally received a P100,000 monetary incentive from the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Biliran.

The incentive was personally handed over by Biliran Governor Gerard Roger M. Espina during a ceremonial awarding held on May 21 at the Governor’s Office, Biliran Provincial Capitol.

The monetary reward stemmed from a resolution by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan recognizing Biliranons who secure top ranks in national licensure examinations.

Also present at the awarding were BiPSU President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., Vice Governor Brigido Caneja III, and Dr. Randy Villarin, dean of the School of Agribusiness and Forest Resource Management (SAbFoRM).

During the ceremony, Corpin humbly recounted her journey to becoming the country’s topnotcher, expressing her disbelief upon learning she ranked first in such a competitive national exam.

Meanwhile, Dr. Cañezo emphasized that Corpin is a proud product of BiPSU’s homegrown talent and one of the beneficiaries of the university’s free in-house review program.

“We housed them at BilCam for their review. We provided accommodation, review masters, and materials,” he shared. “Her performance, along with the university’s high passing rate, speaks volumes about the quality of the review support we offer.”

The university president also extended his gratitude to the PLGU for recognizing and rewarding academic excellence. “On behalf of BiPSU, we sincerely thank the Provincial Government of Biliran for supporting our topnotchers,” he said. “This initiative is a meaningful way to motivate our students to aim higher in their licensure exams.”

Gov. Espina also expressed his pride in a Facebook post, describing Corpin’s feat as “a moment of immense pride for the entire Province of Biliran.”

“Her dedication, discipline, and excellence serve as a shining example for every Biliranon aspiring to make a mark in their chosen field,” the governor wrote.

A native of Villa Vicenta, Caibiran, Biliran, Corpin made history as the province’s first-ever topnotcher in the Forester Licensure Examination, earning an impressive rating of 92.60%. Currently, she is working at BiPSU Biliran Campus under SaBFoRM as a regular faculty member.

[This news article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 4 Quality Education.]