Iloilo Science and Technology University held a Testimonial Dinner in honor of the two topnotchers as well as the passers of the February 2025 Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination yesterday, March 21, 2025 at Diversion 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Engr. Ivan Joey A. Gadot, ranked no. 2 and Engr. Francis Vonn G. Jesura at top 6, successfully placed ISAT U again in the spotlight. This exemplary performance of the two alumni and 42 other passers simply demonstrates the quality of education that the university upholds and its dedication and commitment to academic excellence. In his speech, ISAT University President, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., commended the topnotchers as well as the passers. He thanked them for the pride and honor that they brought to the university, saying that this achievement is a shared victory. Dr. Salistre also reminded them that wherever they go, they must always carry the core values of ISAT U – Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence. He also commended the faculty for their dedication, and passion for teaching and for relentlessly mentoring their students.

The program gave the parents, classmates, and faculty the chance to share their testimonies about Engr. Gadot and Engr. Jesura, giving them praises for their dedication, faith and determination in reaching their goals.

Mrs. Jonna Rose Gadot, mother of Engr. Gadot affirmed that his son has been a consistent topnotcher since kindergarten, and expressed that despite of this, he would never hesitate to sacrifice his goals for his siblings. She confessed that people questioned her before why they enrolled Engr. Gadot at ISAT U. Both parents are happy to say that they were never wrong nor regret their decision. On the other hand, Mr. and Mrs. Jesura were also thankful that Engr. Jesura improved his study habits and focused on his goals which have greatly contributed to his performance in the board exams.

Both topnotchers received a plaque of recognition and incentives. A check of ₱75, 000.00 was given to Engr. Ivan Joey Gadot as top 2 while Engr. Francis Vonn Jesura received ₱25, 000.00. The giving of incentives is based on BOR Resolution No. 100-2022.

During the program, Mr. Sandro Floyd Tumenlaco, a 4th year student of BS Mechanical Engineering delivered his words of affirmation and commitment that Class 2025 will do their best to give an exemplary performance and accepted the challenge that they too will produce topnotchers by next year’s board examination.

The Testimonial Program concluded with Engr. Niňo G. Blones, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, encouraging not just the new engineers to pursue and accomplish amazing things but also the next generation of ME graduates of ISAT U.