The APEX

Happiest birthday to our Junior Photojournalist, Nicole Labora—the one who is unmistakably a journalist because of her confidence, energy, and loud personality!

May you continue to bring sunshine, laughter, and positivity to the team. We are grateful to have you not only as a member but also as someone who brightens our days. We look forward to creating more memories and sharing more adventures with you.

Enjoy your special day, Nyx!

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 | Seventy-one students of the Polytechnic College of Botolan (PCB) have successfully received their Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) scholarship grants for the First Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026, amounting to ₱10,000 each.

The financial assistance, funded through the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) under the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), aims to support deserving students in pursuing their academic goals by helping cover educational expenses.

The release of the TES grants was facilitated through the collaborative efforts of the Polytechnic College of Botolan (PCB) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Botolan, ensuring the smooth and efficient distribution of the subsidy to qualified student beneficiaries.

𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙄𝙉 | 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙀𝙏 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The Polytechnic College of Botolan once again marked an impressive achievement in the recently concluded Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) – Elementary, posting a 76.74% overall passing rate, significantly higher than the national passing rate of 56.03%.

Based on the released examination results, the institution recorded an outstanding 84.38% passing rate among first-time takers, reflecting the college’s continued commitment to academic excellence and quality teacher education. Meanwhile, repeaters also demonstrated commendable performance with a 54.55% passing rate, further contributing to the school’s overall success in the licensure examination.

This day would not be complete without greeting our energetic and dedicated Junior Photojournalist, Jaja Rebato!

We are truly grateful to have you not only as a valued member of the team but also as one of the bright rays of sunshine that keeps the team alive and inspired. Keep capturing moments, keep telling stories through your lens, and keep pursuing your passion for journalism. We look forward to seeing more of your amazing works.

Happiest birthday, Jaja! 🎉