Two natives from Pangasinan and one from Cordillera are topnotchers in the May 2024 Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Licensure Examination (LECPA).

Nicole Agoy Gonzales, CPA, from Aurora, secured the first spot. She graduated from the University of the Cordilleras.

Marjolyn Golicino Estrada, CPA, from Pangasinan, got the sixth spot. She graduated from Kingfisher School of Business and Finance.

Victor Nuñez Cayago, CPA, from Dagupan City, secured the 10th spot. He is an alumnus of the Universidad De Dagupan.

Cayago said the CPA licensure exam is known for its rigorous nature so he prepared diligently.

Cayago was able to finish college because of a scholarship.

Now a certified CPA, Cayago encouraged young people to invest in their education to fulfill their ambitions.

"Ang maipapayo ko po sa mga kabataan ay mag-invest sa pag-aaral para maabot nila iyong gusto nila. Sabi nga nila, investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Magsumikap sa pag-aral dahil hindi lahat may chance makapag-aral," Cayago said.