The College of Education proudly hosted a Testimonial Program at Zuri Hotel on October 16, 2025, to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its graduates who successfully passed the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

This momentous occasion followed a remarkable milestone for Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), which secured third place nationwide in the school performance rankings, boasting an impressive 96.67% passing rate. The event served not only as a tribute to the new licensed educators but also as a testament to the university’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and teacher education.

During the event, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., ISAT U President, gave 3 challenges to the new educators – to be excellent in everything they do, to be impactful by inspiring their students and to be compassionate to every learner they meet. He also encouraged them to be teachers of integrity. According to him, the true measure of a teacher is not in words but in actions. “Uphold the noble values of our profession  and carry them proudly wherever life takes you.”

This remarkable performance in the Licensure Examination for Teachers filled College of Education Dean Dr. Joel A. Ciriaco with immense pride. He extended his heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated faculty members, whom he recognized as instrumental in sustainingthe university’s consistent excellence in the licensure exams. Their unwavering commitment to quality education and mentorship continues to shape future educators and uphold ISAT U’s distinguished reputation.

During the program, three exceptional passers took the stage to share their heartfelt journeys toward success in the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers. Their stories of perseverance, dedication, and resilience resonated deeply with the audience—especially as two of them achieved outstanding ratings of 91.20 and the other one with 91.40. Their testimonies served as powerful reminders of the transformative impact of quality education and the unwavering support of the College of Education.