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Oriental Mindoro celebrates physician's fourth-place finish in national licensure exam

Calapan City is marking a significant achievement as Dr. Israel Miña Aguba, who placed fourth in this year's Physician Licensure Examination, traces his family roots to the province. The University of the Philippines College of Medicine graduate earned a score of 94.75 percent.

LSN Philippines · 16 October 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The province is celebrating the accomplishment of Dr. Israel Miña Aguba, who secured the fourth highest score in this year's Physician Licensure Examination with a rating of 94.75 percent.

Aguba, a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, has deep family connections to Calapan City, making him a source of pride for the Oriental Mindoro community.

The achievement underscores the province's continued contribution to the medical profession and highlights the caliber of medical education and professional training in the region. Aguba joins the ranks of top medical professionals in the country following his exceptional performance in the national licensure examination.

The physician's success reflects years of dedication to medical studies and preparation for the rigorous examination that determines qualification to practice medicine in the Philippines.