BOARD TOPNOTCHER. Franz Fernand Velasco, the youngest among the three siblings, ranks second and fourth for the electronics technician (ET) and electronics engineer (EE) licensure examinations in April 2022. Franz's siblings were also topnotchers in their past examinations. (Photo courtesy of Universidad de Dagupan) LINGAYEN, Pangasinan - The Velasco siblings in this capital town of Pangasinan proved that being raised by a single parent is not a hindrance to pursuing academic success and even topping their respective board examinations. Twenty-two year-old Franz Fernand Velasco, the youngest among the three siblings, ranked second and fourth for the electronics technician (ET) and electronics engineer (EE) licensure examinations, respectively, last April. He garnered a 93.00 percent average for the ET while an 89.20 percent rating for the EE. "Nung unang nag-top ang kuya ko at sumunod ang ate ko. Medyo may pressure na kasi parang inaasahan na ng lahat na dapat mag-top din ako