A total of 1,085 candidates have successfully passed the April 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination, according to an announcement from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). Out of 1,895 examinees who took the test, these individuals are now eligible to enter the pharmacy profession.
Examination Scope and Administration
The licensure exams were administered by the Board of Pharmacy across multiple regions, including NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.
The Board of Pharmacy was composed of Acting Chairperson Hon. Alicia P. Catabay, along with members Hon. Mildred B. Oliveros and Hon. Anthony Aldrin C. Santiago.
Academic Performance and Top Achievers
Based on Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024, several institutions were recognized for their high passing rates. The University of San Agustin ranked first among schools with 100 or more examinees, achieving an 82.43% passing rate with 122 out of 148 students passing.
In the category of schools with 50 to 99 examinees, Mariano Marcos State Univ.-Batac led with a 90.43% passing rate (85 out of 94), followed by Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela at 84.62% (44 out of 52).
Top 10 Highest Placements
- Royce Arjan Java Fantillan (University of San Agustin) – 94.65%
- Kyla Camille Semana Ortal (Mariano Marcos State Univ.-Batac) – 94.35%
- Hendrix Rob Bueno Cleto (Mariano Marcos State Univ.-Batac) – 94.15%
- Denver Miles Seno Arcelo (University of the Visayas-Cebu City) – 94.10%
- Nepth Micro Valera Apil (Central Philippine University) – 93.50%
- Jarein Mae Astillero Cirunay (Southwestern University) – 93.30%
- Gizelle Dhaye Salvatierra Damo (Mariano Marcos State Univ.-Batac) – 93.10%
- Marianne Rovic Mojar Macatangay (Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela) – 93.08%
- Sofia Carranza Peralta (Mariano Marcos State Univ.-Batac) – 93.08%
- Jelsey Miarah Melchor Velo (Mariano Marcos State Univ.-Batac) – 92.90%
- Cyrus Strauss Vicente Opeña (Mariano Marcos State Univ.-Batac) – 92.88%
Registration and Next Steps
Successful examinees may begin their online registration for the Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card (ID) starting May 25, 2026. This process is available through www.prc.gov.ph.
Applicants are required to personally register and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals. They must bring a downloaded Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal), notice of admission, two passport-sized photos with a white background and name tag, two sets of documentary stamps, and one short brown envelope.
Regarding the official oathtaking ceremony, the PRC has stated that the date and venue will be announced later. New pharmacists may expect further notifications via official channels regarding these details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many candidates passed the April 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination?
A total of 1,085 out of 1,895 examinees successfully passed the examination.
When can successful examinees register for their professional ID?
Online registration for the Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration begins on May 25, 2026.
What documents are needed for the registration process?
Registrants must provide a downloaded Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, their notice of admission, two passport-sized colored photos with a white background and name tag, two sets of documentary stamps, and one short brown envelope.
Which of the recognized top-performing schools do you believe provides the most comprehensive preparation for the board exams?
