ASU grad ranks 2nd in the Vet-Med Exam

Jun Ariolo N. Aguirre
Kalibo, Aklan- An Aklanon veterinarian-medicine graduate of the Aklan State University ranks 2nd in the nationwide vet-med exam as announced by the Professional Regulatory Commission.

Melanie Masangkay-Pelayo, 31 goy an average grade of 83.75 besting all the other 635 examinees and only 225 of them passed. The exam was held last August 1-3, 2007.

Ret. Department of Public Works and Highways provincial engineer Delano Pelayo said her daughter's inspiration in passing the exam with flying colors are her dean Cecille Reyes, Dr. Mary Eden Teruel and professor Dr. Modesto Mapeso.

Before the exam held in Manuel L. Quezon University in Metro Manila, Pelayo met the top-notch examinee Dennis Villasenor-Umali from the University of the Philippines-Los Banos.

"She sais she knew that Umali is hard to beat in the exam. Nevertheless, she still grabbed the top second post," Engr. Pelayo said.

Melanie's lucky charm is their pet dog Mojo which she considered as her household friend. "Everytime that she is in the house, she always talk to Mojo and several dogs in the house as if they were humans," the retired engineer added.

As of this writing, the veterinary department of ASU-Banga is happy with the exemplary achievement of their colleague.

Records revealed that Pelayo have achieved several citations in the university among those are: the PGMA Strong Nautical Highway Loyalty Award, exemplary performance commendation as president of the Vet-Med Student Organization of the School of Veterinary Medicine and a consistent Dean's Lister among others.

The oath-taking ceremony of the examinees will be held before the Board on Friday, September 7, 1 p.m. at the Kalayaan Hall, Club Filipino Eisenhower Street, Greenhills San Juan City.