Three graduates from Cebu made it to the Top Ten roster in the March 2025 Physicians Licensure Examination.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results on April 14, 2025. At least 1,901 examinees passed of 3,827 who took the test in various examination venues.

Adrian Eleazar Go, a graduate of the Cebu Institute of Medicine ranked Number 1 with a rating of 87.75 percent.

The other graduate from Cebu Institute of Medicine ranked Number 8. Jan Patricio Emmanuel Fernandez scored 85.92 percent. 

A graduate from the University of Cebu, Angel Anne Ambayan, ranked Number 6. She scored 86.42 percent.

GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak interviewed the new doctor in Mandaue City, who is elated at the good news.

“Naay ni chat, congrats Top 6, [ingon ko] ha? Pag-sure uy. Wa ra jud ko gadahum. Tinood lang, its all God’s grace. When I saw my name it’s a dream come true,” said Angel Anne Ambayan, fondly called “Gea."

Gea is the first doctor in her family. She said she has drawn inspiration from a doctor who attended to her in childhood when she had fallen ill. 

“Akong doktor kadto nagkasakit ko, he was very caring sa patient. I was one of those patients. I felt like if I get the chance to be like him, I am going to serve like him,” Gea shared.

When asked about her secret  to success, Doctor Gea said one has to be persevering, diligent, and prayerful.

“Not a secret in itself, it’s about hard work and grit. It’s like the same as saying everybody wants to be a millionaire, but not everyone grinds to become a millionaire. The key to success is consistency and perseverance,” Gea underscored.