Different struggles led to one victory – The University of Batangas (UB) takes pride in its success in the October 2025 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE), where 10 UB Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) alumni passed the licensure examination on November 4, 2025.
The list of new CPAs includes the following: Chiara Marie B. Alamag, CPA; Reinalyne L. Baja, CPA; Aangela Maclare D. Corpuz, CPA; Darwin M. Cortez, CPA; David N. Dalangin, CPA; Francine Ryla C. Dimalaluan, CPA; Dianabeth A. Ducay, CPA; Jeanica R. Manaois, CPA; Kathleen Ann M. Marasigan, CPA; and Ana Grace O. Vidal, CPA.
On November 13, 2025, the UB Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) held a testimonial luncheon at the UB Patio Café. The 10 passers shared their unique stories about the challenges they faced before the CPALE. Some experienced grief, doubt, and moments when they almost gave up. The testimonial highlighted their resilience and their ability to find hope amid adversity.
“CPA na ‘ko” echoed in the room as the testimonies shared their stories.
Board of Regents Chairman Atty. Jesus V. Mayo also recalled how their late father, Atty. Vicente A. Mayo, felt accomplished when his children earned their titles as attorneys.
Meanwhile, University President Ms. Lily Marlene J. Hernandez-Bohn expressed confidence in the future of the new CPAs and emphasized UB’s core value of the love of wisdom.
“We are a school, but we all know it is not just about formal education; it is not just about all these formal exams—you should continuously try to learn more and more,” said University President Hernandez-Bohn. She added, “Why do you do all these? For service to your fellowmen.”
CBAHM Dean Erwin Lumanglas, UB JPIA Adviser Ms. Kim Nicole Reyes, MBM, CPA, CTT, SMRIAcc, BSA Program Head Clieford Perez, MBM, CPA, and Mr. Noelito Sales, CPA, SMRIAcc, also attended the testimonial luncheon.