Published: October 22, 2026 · Results released by PRC: October 21, 2026
October 2026 Pharmacist Board Exam results at a glance
- 3,830 out of 4,944 examinees passed, a national passing rate of 77.47%.
- Top 1: Melanie Anne Leyson Tabornal of the University of San Carlos, with a rating of 95.97%.
- Top school (100+ examinees): University of Santo Tomas, with 98.90% (270 of 273).
- Perfect score: University of San Carlos passed 50 of 50 and also produced three topnotchers.
- Results came out just three working days after the exam.
Congratulations to the 3,830 new pharmacists of the Philippines! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Pharmacy released the results of the October 2026 Pharmacist Licensure Examination (PhLE) on October 21, 2026. That was three working days after the October 15–16 exam. Results for ten examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under PRC rules.
October 2026 PhLE Results: Key Numbers
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | October 15–16, 2026 |
| Results released | October 21, 2026 (3 working days after the exam) |
| Examinees | 4,944 |
| Passers | 3,830 |
| National passing rate | 77.47% |
| Withheld results | 10 examinees |
Top 10 Passers (Topnotchers)
| Rank | Name | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melanie Anne Leyson Tabornal | University of San Carlos | 95.97% |
| 2 | Mika Mae Aquino Panlican | Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela | 95.95% |
| 3 | Jason Rey Jimenez Peñaflorida | University of San Agustin | 95.65% |
| 4 | Rovic Canta Yanson | Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela | 95.53% |
| 5 | Kenth Capistrano Villaseñor | Centro Escolar University – Manila | 95.50% |
| 6 | Josh Borromeo Ramos | Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela | 95.47% |
| 7 | Jaye Samantha Yap Abrigonda | University of San Carlos | 95.38% |
| 8 | Daeniel Formentera Pitogo | University of San Carlos | 95.17% |
| 9 | Manuel Moises San Jose Varias | De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute | 94.90% |
| 10 | Dexter Conde Eclarino | Saint Louis University | 94.88% |
| 10 | Brian Butch Caaya Manuel | Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela | 94.88% |
Standouts: Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela placed four examinees in the top 10. The University of San Carlos in Cebu placed three, including the Top 1. The top five ratings are separated by less than half a point.
Top Performing Schools
PRC ranks schools in two groups, following Commission Resolution No. 1814, s. 2024. Both groups require a passing rate of at least 80%.
Schools with 100 or more examinees
| Rank | School | Passed / Examinees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Santo Tomas | 270 / 273 | 98.90% |
| 2 | Saint Louis University | 293 / 308 | 95.13% |
| 3 | De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute | 98 / 104 | 94.23% |
| 4 | Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela | 144 / 154 | 93.51% |
| 5 | San Pedro College – Davao City | 152 / 171 | 88.89% |
| 6 | Centro Escolar University – Manila | 246 / 282 | 87.23% |
Schools with 50 to 99 examinees
| Rank | School | Passed / Examinees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of San Carlos | 50 / 50 | 100.00% |
| 2 | University of the Immaculate Conception – Davao | 60 / 62 | 96.77% |
| 3 | Adamson University | 66 / 69 | 95.65% |
| 4 | Negros Oriental State University (CVPC) – Dumaguete | 61 / 66 | 92.42% |
| 5 | Our Lady of Fatima University – Antipolo City | 84 / 91 | 92.31% |
| 6 | Liceo de Cagayan University | 64 / 70 | 91.43% |
| 7 | National University – Manila | 50 / 55 | 90.91% |
| 8 | Southwestern University | 76 / 84 | 90.48% |
| 9 | Our Lady of Fatima University – QC | 66 / 73 | 90.41% |
| 10 | Centro Escolar University – Malolos | 46 / 53 | 86.79% |
Our Lady of Fatima University made the list on three campuses: Valenzuela, Antipolo and Quezon City. Saint Louis University sent the most examinees of any top school (308) and still passed 95%.
How to Check Your Name and Rating
- Official list: On the PRC website (prc.gov.ph), open the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination results announcement. It links to the list of successful examinees, the top 10 and the performance of schools.
- Your rating: Use PRC’s online Verification of Rating. You’ll need your exam details, application number, full name and birthdate.
- Search carefully: Names are listed as Surname, First Name Middle Name. Check for ñ, compound surnames and suffixes.
Passed? What Happens Next
- Registration and oath-taking: PRC will announce online registration for your Professional ID and Certificate of Registration, along with the oath-taking schedule. Watch PRC’s official website and Facebook page.
- Your license: Once registered, you can legally practice as an RPh in community, hospital, industrial, regulatory or academic pharmacy.
Didn’t Pass?
About 1 in 5 examinees didn’t pass this time. To pass the PhLE, you need a general weighted average of at least 75% and no subject below 50%. First, find out whether you missed the average or fell below 50% in one subject, because the fix is different for each. PRC’s 2027 exam calendar is expected around mid-November 2026, and it will show the next PhLE dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were the October 2026 Pharmacist board exam results released?
October 21, 2026, three working days after the October 15–16 exam.
How many passed the October 2026 PhLE?
3,830 out of 4,944 examinees passed, a passing rate of 77.47%.
Who is the top 1 in the October 2026 Pharmacist Licensure Exam?
Melanie Anne Leyson Tabornal of the University of San Carlos, with a rating of 95.97%.
What is the top performing school in the October 2026 PhLE?
Among schools with 100+ examinees, the University of Santo Tomas (98.90%). Among schools with 50–99 examinees, the University of San Carlos (100%).
Sources
- PRC: October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination official top 10 and performance of schools (as published on prc.gov.ph and reproduced by PRCBoard)
- PRCBoard: PHLE Results: October 2026 Pharmacist Board Exam
- GMA News: University of San Carlos grad named October Pharmacists licensure exam topnotcher
- Rappler: RESULTS: October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination
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