Wake-uppers:
Scene: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
(BFAR) has warned that the coastal areas of Dauis in Panglao Island in Bohol
province was found positive for red tide, making shellfish in the said area
unsafe for consumption. Leo Bongalos, officer-in-charge of BFAR-Bohol said
that there is no timetable yet on when the BFAR will lift this ban.
Scene: The Island City Mall has turned 11
years celebrating the ultimate shopping, dining, fun and entertainment center
in Bohol! The three-day sale is from June 26-28, the
pick-a-promo is until today, and Mrs and Ms Teen ICM 2015 is today, June 28, at
the Activity Center, 3 p.m.
Scene: The 23 candidates for this year’s Miss Bohol.
Scene: Gay marriage is legal in all 50 states in the US
after the US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that gay marriage is a right
nationwide.
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Prayers and hardwork paved the way for three Boholano nursing graduates
to land in the 10 topnotchers of the May 2015 nursing licensure examination.
Thus, a good year for Bohol's nursing schools.
Euben Hope Olaso Gamutan, Krissa Mae Duco Lapiz and Christine Joy
Camilotes Roferos went to different schools, prayed in different churches and
reviewed in different styles but there’s one common denominator---topnotchers!
Gamutan finished fifth place with a rating of 85 percent, Lapiz was ranked
sixth place with a rating of 84.8 percent and Roferos landed on the eighth spot
with a rating of 84.4 percent.
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Euben Hope Olaso Gamutan who placed fifth in the May 2015
licensure exam
for nurses :'All I can say is God is good!
In everything we do, we should trust God and
acknowledge that without Him, we are nothing.'
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They shared there is only one secret in preparing for the board exam.
“Prayer. That is my best secret. I prayed for wisdom and for strength
that I can endure all the sleepless nights,” Gamutan told VRS. “Of course, I also had to do my
part in studying. I usually isolate myself when studying because that is where
I can concentrate the most.”
“Prayer. I prayed a lot. When I had time I went to the Sto.
Niño and I prayed not just to top but to pass including my classmates as well,”
Roferos said.
Gamutan, Lapiz and Roferos were among the 9,707 aspirants who passed the
May examination out of a total of 17,896 examinees, according to the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Gamutan obtained his nursing degree at University of Bohol (UB), Lapiz
graduated from Holy Name University (HNU) and Roferos got hers
at Cebu Normal University (CNU). Roferos who hails from Loon town was the high
school valedictorian of the University of Bohol - Loon Institute.
Studying strategically and prayers
Gamutan shared that he already prepared himself to pass the examination
while still studying. “The best preparations I did were during my years as a
nursing student. I strived to do my best in every single quiz and to make the
most of my exposures in the hospital duties. Also, as early as one year before
the exam, I already started reading books/reviewers, reviewing notes, and
answering sample board questions.”
Roferos, who was inspired by her aunt who is also a nurse, said she just
read textbooks. “I read my textbooks one at a time but with certain
comprehension. I had enough rest and sleep. I usually sleep a lot. Just
listening to random audiobooks, dili pada sa pressure. Just learn at your own
pace.”
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Euben Hope Gamutan with fellow topnotcher
Krissa Mae Duco Lapiz who
placed sixth in the nursing exam.
Courtesy: Euben Hope Gamutan
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Gamutan found his trust in the Lord, which he said is his source of
comfort. He said he didn’t ask to become a topnotcher.
“Honestly, I never asked God that I would be a topnotcher. The only
thing I repeatedly pray was that God will help me to do my best and that
whatever the results will be, His name will be glorified,” he said.
He learned he had topped the exam from his friends and when he opened
his Facebook account on Tuesday morning and saw messages of congratulations
from friends. Since the information came from friends, he had reservations at
first and waited for the news from the PRC.
“It feels unreal! Maybe because I really wasn’t expecting this. It’s
amazing how God has blessed me this much. All I asked for was for me to do my
best, and He gave me even more,” Gamutan said.
On Wednesday night, Gamutan wrote on Facebook: “The Lord has always been
my source of everything! None of this would have been possible without HIM!! TO
GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!!!!!!!Thank you everyone for all your prayers!”
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Eight placer Christine Joy Camilotes Roferos: ‘God answers prayers.’
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He thanked his family- father Alexander, mother Reinalda Josephine,
siblings Xela Reina and James Michael, and other relatives: “Primarily, it was
my family. Everytime I felt pressured, they reminded me that all I had to do
was to trust God to help me do my best. Our Dean, clinical instructors, and
reviewers also inspired me to push myself to my full potentials. They
encouraged me to aim high and believed in what I could achieve with God’s
help.”
Roferos said she still couldn’t believe the results of the exam. She was
at home when she received a text message from her best friend informing her
that she topped the exam. “It was surreal, I wasn't expecting na ma-top jud.
But I hoped though...”
She has reservations at first and waited for the official results from
the PRC. “I mean, really? Topnotcher ko? Overwhelming kaayo.”
She thanked her aunt, her mother Zulueta, father Jaime (deceased),
younger sister Charysse Jane and younger brother Christian James, relatives and
friends for the support.
Lapiz’s Facebook status read: “Not because of who I am but because of
what you've done. Not because of what I've done but because of who you are. It
was all HIM. To God be the glory.”
Asked by VRS if they wanted to work abroad, Gamutan said: “I’d love to
spend my first working experiences here in the Philippines. But if given the
opportunity, I would also love to extend my service to other countries.
Anywhere will do actually.”
“I haven't decided yet as to where I would want to work pa,” Roferos
said.
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