UEP - AB Literature

𝐀𝐁 𝐋𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Bachelor of Arts in Literature freshmen took the 2026 Qualifying Examination on May 14 at the University Learning Resource Center (ULRC), Samar Studies Building.

The annual examination assessed students’ competence in grammar, oral communication, critical thinking, and composition writing. The grammar and oral tests were conducted in the morning, while critical thinking and composition writing were held in the afternoon. Designed to measure linguistic ability, analytical skills, and communication competence, the exam also tested students’ performance under time pressure.

Maria Theresita Giray, one of the AB Literature examinees, described the experience as both nerve-racking and fulfilling.

“Challenging, pero medyo na-enjoy ko rin. The difficulty comes from the questions na first time kong ma-encounter, and the time limit makes it harder. Naghahalo ang kaba at excitement kaya minsan hindi maiiwasan na ma-mental block,” she recalled.

Despite the pressure, she highlighted the lessons she gained from the experience, particularly in managing time, staying calm, and improving self-discipline.

“Aside from the new words I encountered during the grammar test, I also learned how to manage my time and discipline myself to stay calm para hindi manaig yung kaba at overthinking. Another thing I learned was to focus more on the parts where I struggle, and to work on myself so that if I encounter any of those questions or words again, hindi na ako clueless,” she reflected.

The examination concluded at 4:30 p.m., leaving students hopeful as they awaited the results. Despite the fatigue from a long day of assessment, many carried a sense of optimism, feeling that the experience had strengthened their confidence and prepared them for future academic challenges.

This year’s qualifying examination was facilitated by the AB Literature sophomore students, with Qualifying Examination Overall Chair Dr. Jay Neil Verano overseeing the conduct of the activity.

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AB Literature Qualifying Examination 2026 Committee
Chair: Dr. Jay Neil Verano
Co-Chairs: Dr. Jill Cerbito-Basierto
Dr. Chona M. Adlawan

Members/ Examiners:
Dr. Leonila A. Longcop
Dr. Anatolia B. Basista
Prof. Mark P. Bonabon
Prof. Karah Cleo Ero-Villanueva
Inst. Patrick Mac B. Dela Peña
Inst. Danilo B. Palacio Jr.
Inst. Jan Niño Acebuche

Facilitators:
AB Literature 2 Students

𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦, 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨, 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐁 𝐋𝐢𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐀𝐏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐁 𝐋𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧

In preparation for the upcoming annual Qualifying Examinations of the AB Literature program, the AB Literature Junior volunteers were the facilitator-evaluators of the Mock Examinations on the second day of the Learning Assistance Program (LAP). The 2026 LAP was organized and administered by the AB Lit Junior under the supervision of Dr. Jay Neil G. Verano. This program is designed to prepare examinees for the four-part Qualifying Examinations on May 14.

The second day of the LAP was administered at the University Learning Resource Center (ULRC). The mock examinations in the morning started at 8:00 AM with the Grammar Test, followed by the Reading Test at 9:15 AM, and Composition Writing at 10:00 AM. In the afternoon, the Oral Exam was held in groups with the AB Literature Juniors as the panelists. At 3:30 PM, the AB Lit Juniors provided feedbacks, tips, and emphasized the areas where the freshmen can improve on the four (4) different examinations which marked the end of the 2026 LAP.

Pag-andam, Pangato, ngan Padayon, AB Lit Freshmen!🌻

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝐔𝐄𝐏 – 𝐀𝐁 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥

The AB Literature community takes great pride in announcing that seven of its graduates from Batch 2025 have successfully passed the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) – Secondary Level, administered by the Professional Regulation Commission.

We extend our sincerest congratulations to 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗠. 𝗔𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼, 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗠. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝗮, 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗶 𝗧. 𝗗𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗮𝘀, 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗶 𝗕. 𝗚𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼, 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗚. 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗠. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗼. Their collective success in this national licensure examination is a reflection of their academic formation, intellectual discipline, and the rigorous standards that the AB Literature has consistently upheld in the preparation of its graduates.

The Licensure Examination for Teachers is among the most demanding professional examinations in the country, requiring not only comprehensive content knowledge but also a demonstrated competence in pedagogy and professional practice. That all seven graduates from Batch 2025 have met and surpassed this standard speaks to the quality of education they received and, more significantly, to the depth of commitment they brought to their own academic and professional development.

Literature, as a field of study, equips its graduates with capacities that extend well beyond textual analysis — among them, critical and analytical thinking, nuanced communication, and a cultivated sensitivity to the complexities of human experience. These are precisely the competencies that effective secondary education demands, and it is within this intellectual tradition that these seven passers were formed.

As they transition from the role of student to that of licensed educator, the AB Literature remains confident that they carry with them not only the knowledge required of their profession but also the values and the scholarly disposition that define the ABLit graduate. Their achievement honors the department, their families, and the institution that nurtured them.

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

Congratulations to our ABLit seniors who have distinguished themselves among the country’s newest civil service eligibles.

Freddie P. Cagorong, Andrew D. Dino, and Ritzea Ann D. Duazo have successfully passed the Civil Service Examination (Professional Level), administered by the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines.

The Civil Service Examination (Professional Level) is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive eligibility assessments in the country, evaluating competencies in verbal ability, analytical reasoning, numerical fluency, and general information.

Attaining a passing mark in this examination signifies not only academic preparedness but a demonstrated capacity for professional responsibility and public accountability.

Cagorong, Dino, and Duazo are among the 19 passers from the University of Eastern Philippines who successfully met the examination’s standards — an achievement that reflects their intellectual rigor, personal discipline, and commitment to excellence.

The ABLit community acknowledges their accomplishment with great pride. As newly certified CSC eligibles, they are now positioned to pursue careers in public service and contribute meaningfully to governance and national development.

The community extends its sincerest congratulations to the three passers and to all 19 new CSC eligibles from the University of Eastern Philippines.