Si Jonalyn Dalanon ng Masbate City ang Top 1 sa October 2025 Fisheries Professional Licensure Examination.
Nakakuha ang 23-year-old topnotcher ng rating na 91.25 percent.
Nagtapos siya ng Bachelor of Science in Fisheries sa Cebu Technological University–Carmen Campus.
Pagbabahagi niya sa panayam ng CDN Digital na na-publish last October 23, hindi fisheries ang gusto niyang kuning kurso nang magkolehiyo.
Ani Jonalyn: “Honestly, taking up fisheries wasn’t part of my original plan.
“It wasn’t even among my top three dream courses.”
Hindi na niya nabanggit kung anu-ano sana ang gusto niyang pasuking karera noon.
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JONALYN DALANON HAS NO IDEA ABOUT FISHERIES PROGRAM
Kuwento pa ni Jonalyn, noong senior high school ay wala siyang idea kung ano ang fisheries.
Pero isang oportunidad ang biglang kumatok sa kanyang pintuan.
Nag-open ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ng scholarship.
Isang teacher niya ang humikayat sa kanyang mag-apply.
Sinubukan nga ni Jonalyn.
Isa rin sa mga dahilan ng kanyang pagbabakasakali sa BFAR scholarship: “I knew it would be difficult to pursue my dream course because of financial limitations, so I decided to seize the opportunity.”
Sa post ng official Facebook page ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program last October 17, binanggit na si Jonalyn ay dating 4Ps child beneficiary.
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JONALYN DALANON FINDS OUT HOW BROAD FISHERIES IS
Habang nag-aaral ng fisheries, natuklasan ni Jonalyn na ang program ay hindi lang tungkol sa panghuhuli ng isda.
“It’s a broad discipline that covers aquaculture, capture fisheries, and post-harvest processes.
“At its heart, it’s about protecting and conserving aquatic resources to provide food and sustain livelihoods.”
Dahil dito, naging mas masigasig siya para matapos ang kurso—na unti-unti ay kanyang naging calling.
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JONALYN DALANON'S preparations for the BOARD EXAM
Hindi naman naging madali para kay Jonalyn ang maging topnotcher.
Noong nagre-review na siya, kinailangan na rin niyang magtrabaho.
Pati weekends, ibinuhos niya ang atensiyon sa pagre-review, gayundin ang iba pa niyang libreng oras.
Nag-attend din siya ng mentoring sessions sa ilalim ng Fisheries Development Network.
“I would say that my mentoring program, which I was part of, helped me a lot in acquiring knowledge and techniques on how to approach every question.”
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JONALYN DALANON’S FAMILY IS HER PRIME MOTIVATION
Aminado si Jonalyn na may mga pagkakataong nakaramdam siya ng exhaustion.
Kapag ganito, lagi niyang iniisip ang pamilyang gusto niyang paghandugan ng magiging bunga ng kanyang mga pagsisikap.
“Every time I felt like giving up, I just looked at our family picture.
“It reminded me to keep going because I want to give them the comfortable life they truly deserve.
“Fueled by my determination, I’m glad I was able to persevere and manage my time well.”
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JONALYN DALANON’S PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Ngayong isa na siyang professional, plano ni Jonalyn na mag-give back sa field na dati-rati ay banyaga sa kanya.
“Looking back, that decision led me to discover the true value and purpose of the fisheries program.
“I aspire to become one of the leading experts in the field of aquaculture.
“I firmly believe that through continuous learning and commitment, I can contribute meaningfully to the country’s goal of attaining food sufficiency.”
Payo niya sa mga kabataang Pilipino—lalo na sa mga kukuha rin ng fisheries: “Have faith in God, dream big, and take even bigger actions.
“Forgive yourself when you fail, because failure simply means you’re trying.”
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