Aklanon lass ranks 2nd in Vet Med licensure exam
KALIBO, Aklan -- She only wanted to pass the Veterinary Licensure Exam but Melanie Masangkay Pelayo ranked 2nd in the roster.
Pelayo graduated from Aklan State University (ASU) School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. The eldest daughter of retired DPWH District Engineer Delano Pelayo and Dr. Martel Pelayo of DOH-Aklan, Melanie has always been a diligent student.
"She is the shy type," Dr. Cecilia Reyes, dean of the ASU School of Veterinary Medicine said.
"I never expected I'd be in the top 10 because I know the pressure. I just focused on my weakness and prayed for the common sense to pick the right answers. My goal was to pass the exam," Pelayo said in a text message.
Pelayo spent her practicum in seven stations: Philippine Carabao Center, Philippine Animal Health Center, Luz Farm, Wildlife Rescue Center, Vets in Practice, Cals Poultry and SEAFDEC where she learned to put theory into practice.
By doing so, "it made it easier for me to remember details that must be memorized otherwise," Pelayo said.
The top 10 examinees are: Dennis Villaseñor Umali, UP-Los Baños, 85.25 percent; Melanie Masangkay Pelayo, Aklan State University-Banga, 83.75 percent; Darlene Fe Perez Castro, UP-Los Baños, 83.38 percent; Dominic Terre Tucay, Tarlac College of Agriculture, 83.25 percent; Remil Linggatong Galay, UP-Los Baños; 83 percent; Roy Alessandro Nito Sagpao, Cavite State University, 82.25 percent; Percy Flores Modomo, UP-Los Baños, 82 percent; Racky Wagan Velasquez, UP-Los Baños, 81.88 percent; Melbourne Rio Talactac, UP-Los Baños, 81.13 percent; and Samir Laranang Eclipse, Tarlac College of Agriculture, 81 percent.
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