ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: From Lowkey Dreamer to Topnotcher — Meet Engr. John Michael L. Ang
Top 5, April 2025 Civil Engineering Licensure Exam
Magna Cum Laude, Gawad Chancellor’s Awardee | MSU-IIT Class of 2024
Proud ICC-LSU Alumnus
You’ll never know what you can do until you do it.
These were the humble and powerful words of Engr. John Michael L. Ang, who defied his fears and self-doubt to achieve what many only dream of — becoming a Topnotcher (Top 5) in the April 2025 Civil Engineering Licensure Exam.
What’s more inspiring? Public speaking was once his greatest fear. He didn’t want the spotlight. He never even aimed to be on top just to avoid delivering speeches. But as he puts it, “It’s 2025 and it’s time for a change.”
John Michael, an ICC-LSU graduate and a proud son of Misamis Occidental, took the road less traveled in his board review — living alone, staying off social media, distancing himself from comfort zones, and even masking his identity from peers just to focus on the goal. His sacrifice, discipline, and deep faith led him to an unexpected, extraordinary outcome.
Behind this milestone were countless battles — physical, mental, and spiritual. He faced the pressure, the doubts, the exhaustion, and still managed to rise above them, carrying with him the prayers of his family, the support of friends, and his unshakable trust in the Lord.
To his parents, siblings, mentors, review center instructors, and prayer warriors — John Michael offers his heartfelt thanks. And to fellow aspiring engineers and dreamers everywhere, his story stands as living proof: “If you don’t sacrifice for your dreams, your dreams will become the sacrifice.”
We, at the ICC-LSU Alumni Association, are proud to celebrate this momentous achievement of one of our own — a true embodiment of humility, resilience, and excellence.
Congratulations, Engr. John Michael L. Ang! You have made your family, your alma mater, and your entire community incredibly proud!