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26 new Kalinga doctors ready to bring healing, hope to communities

Writer: Leonora Lo-oy
Leonora Lo-oy
8 hours ago
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TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Twenty-six iKalingas have earned their licenses to practice medicine, adding new members to the province’s pool of healthcare professionals and bringing renewed hope for stronger healthcare services in their communities.


The 26 passed the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), results of which were released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on October 15.


Nationwide, 4,165 of the 4,447 examinees passed the examination, posting a 93.66% passing rate.


Welcoming the new physicians, the Philippine Medical Association–Kalinga Medical Society expressed its eagerness to have them join the province’s growing medical community.


“We look forward to having you as part of our growing medical family, united in our commitment to community and service to humanity,” the organization said in its congratulatory message.


Vice Governor Dave Odiem also congratulated the newly licensed doctors, recognizing the hard work and perseverance behind their achievement and encouraging them to serve their communities with compassion.


“Your hard work, resilience, and dedication bring immense honor to our province. May you continue to serve our communities with compassion and purpose,” Odiem said in a Facebook post.


The 26 new physicians are Dr. Romeo Agwan Boy-ag Jr., Dr. Measy Faith Labintas Aranca, Dr. Maria Rheza Ao-as Palattao, Dr. Klyn Agagon Gayodan, Dr. Ruselle Eliza Amangan Cuaresma, Dr. Klemson Leusen Kub-aron, Dr. Shane Laika Bay Dugay, Dr. Charlene Ya-o Sito, Dr. Rio Claire Iyadan Cudal, Dr. Mary Christine Malaga Culili, Dr. Myra Carmela Tuguic Gumilab, Dr. Anjanette Gunnay Bannoya, Dr. Meyosi Sicdawag Cosidon, Dr. Lyra May Orya Goyao, Dr. Judy Ann Dumpao Agwas, Dr. Jade Rye Betao Amiyao, Dr. Lovely Aduca Galban, Dr. Carolyn Apil Lavadia, Dr. Zyrah Aven Magdalas Dela Cruz, Dr. Henderson Mark Awingan Balinte Jr., Dr. Jiezella Gwyneth Juruena Lim, Dr. Giebeth Angelic Banasan Ballesteros, Dr. Rizza-Dianne Baluyan Latawan, Dr. Blitzen Graimm Coplateng Busaing, Dr. Bradd Garcia Gangano, and Dr. Alfe Dasa Daketan Sakiting.


The newly licensed physicians now join the medical profession, with the Kalinga Medical Society welcoming them into a community committed to serving patients and improving healthcare.


The October 2026 PLE was held on October 3, 4, 10 and 11 at testing centers nationwide.

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