The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has officially announced the results of the April 2026 licensure examinations for Registered Electrical Engineers and Registered Master Electricians. A total of 3,769 out of 6,556 candidates passed the Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination, although 493 out of 882 candidates succeeded in the Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination.
Examination Administration and Timeline
The examinations were conducted by the Board of Electrical Engineering across various locations, including N.C.R., Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.
The Board of Electrical Engineering was led by Chairman Engr. Adelino V. Garcia Jr., alongside members Engr. Jaime V. Mendoza and Engr. Alex C. Cabugao. In a move toward efficiency, the commission released the results within three working days following the final day of examinations.
Registration and Next Steps
Successful examinees can begin their registration for the Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card (ID) starting June 15, 2026. The registration process will be conducted online via www.prc.gov.ph.
Those registering are required to personally sign the Roster of Registered Professionals and provide several documents. These include a downloaded and accomplished Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal), a notice of admission for identification, two passport-sized colored pictures with a white background and name tag, two sets of documentary stamps, and one short brown envelope.
The PRC has stated that the date and venue for the official oathtaking ceremony for the new professionals will be announced at a later time.
Academic and Individual Performance
Based on Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024, several institutions were recognized for their high passing percentages. For the Registered Electrical Engineers examination, the University of the Philippines-Los Baños ranked first with a 98.15% passing rate (53 out of 54 examinees).
Other top-performing engineering schools included the University of Batangas (94.81%), Pangasinan State University-Urdaneta (94.12%), and Mindanao State University-Gen. Santos City (90.32%). For the Registered Master Electricians exam, the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila emerged as the top performer with a 95.24% passing rate.
On an individual level, John Veluz Labrador from the University of the Philippines-Diliman secured the top spot in the Electrical Engineers exam with a rating of 94.25. In the Master Electricians exam, Adrian Buenaobra Baconawa from Southern Luzon State University-Lucban (SLPC) placed first with a rating of 89.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can successful examinees register for their professional IDs?
Online registration for the issuance of the Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration begins on June 15, 2026.
What documents are needed for the registration process?
Examinees must provide a downloaded Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal), notice of admission, two passport-sized colored pictures with a white background and name tag, two sets of documentary stamps, and one short brown envelope.
Which school had the highest passing percentage for Registered Electrical Engineers?
The University of the Philippines-Los Baños ranked first with a passing percentage of 98.15%.
How will the addition of these new certified electrical professionals impact the current demands of the industry?
