MANILA, Philippines - (UPDATE 4) At least 39,455 or 44.51% out of 88,649 examinees that took the November 2008 Nursing Board have passed, the Professional Regulatory Commission has announced.

Jovie Ann Alawas Decoyna of Baguio Central University topped the board, with 89 percent, the PRC said.

The Nursing Regulatory Board (NRB) is headed by Carmencita Abaquin. Members of the NRB include Yolanda Arugay, Betty Merritt, Leonila Faire, Perla Po, Marco Antonio Sto.Tomas, and Amelia Rosales.

Source: inquirer.net