The journey to achieving his goal was backbreaking, so passing the board examination would have been enough for Nick David Corcino of Bacolod City.

But Corcino did not just hurdle the test, he ranked third in the April 2024 Pharmacists Licensure Examination with a rating of 92.47 percent.

He has attributed his achievement to his dedication, diligence, and perseverance.

He rejoices as well in the feat of his fellow graduates from the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City who also clinched top spots such as Jemekka Jazmin Gladys Miaral who placed fourth and Darlyn Niña Melgarejo who copped the sixth spot.

The University of San Agustin also ranked fourth in the roster of top-performing schools.

Rhedz-Wei Hadjula, a graduate of the Universidad de Zamboanga, ranked first in the board exam with a rating of 92.85 percent.