Niel Jay Inoc Barong, a graduate of Cebu Technological University (CTU)-Danao Campus, secured the 5th place in the February 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Exam (MELE), with a rating of 90.65 percent.
Released on Thursday night, February 19, the Professional Regulation Commission reported that 3,264 out of 6,294 examinees passed the MELE, reflecting a 51.86 percent passing rate.
In recognition, the university will grant a cash incentive of ₱ 80,000 to each topnotcher who secures a spot from 4th to 10th place.
This achievement adds to CTU’s growing list of national exam topnotchers, a proud milestone for Danao Campus and the entire CTU community.