Published: October 16, 2026 · Results released by PRC: October 15, 2026
October 2026 PLE results at a glance
- 4,165 out of 4,447 examinees passed, a national passing rate of 93.66%.
- Top 1: Dr. Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo of the University of Santo Tomas, with a rating of 95.50%.
- Five schools with 100+ examinees posted 100% passing rates: UST, UP Manila, UERM, Ateneo SMPH and West Visayas State University.
- Results came out four working days after the last exam day.
- Online registration for PRC IDs and certificates starts December 1, 2026.
Congratulations to the 4,165 new physicians of the Philippines! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Medicine released the results of the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) on October 15, 2026. That was four working days after the exam, which was held on October 3, 4, 10 and 11. The exam was given in NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. One examinee’s rating was withheld pending final determination of liabilities under PRC rules.
At 93.66%, this is one of the highest PLE passing rates in recent cycles. It’s well above March 2026 (70.26%) and October 2025 (77.46%).
October 2026 PLE Results: Key Numbers
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | October 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2026 |
| Results released | October 15, 2026 (4 working days after the exam) |
| Examinees | 4,447 |
| Passers | 4,165 |
| National passing rate | 93.66% |
| Withheld results | 1 examinee |
| Registration starts | December 1, 2026 (online) |
Top 10 Passers (Topnotchers)
Here are the examinees who earned the ten highest places, as published by PRC. Because of ties, 19 new doctors share the top 10 ranks.
| Rank | Name | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo | University of Santo Tomas | 95.50% |
| 2 | Rene Louis Quiambao Singson | University of the Philippines – Manila | 95.08% |
| 3 | Kenworth Bryle Pasabing Bal-iyang | University of the Philippines – Manila | 94.83% |
| 4 | Israel Miña Aguba | University of the Philippines – Manila | 94.75% |
| 5 | Megan Camille Limketkai Benedicto | Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health | 94.33% |
| 5 | Keano Miguel Solomero Brion | Davao Medical School Foundation | 94.33% |
| 6 | Ian Cedric Dabay Tan | University of Santo Tomas | 94.25% |
| 7 | Mutya Anne Denus | De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute | 94.17% |
| 7 | Angelo Pansoy Huliganga | Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation | 94.17% |
| 7 | Marielle Andrea Conjurado Velasco | Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila | 94.17% |
| 8 | Alexis Urmatan San Diego | University of the Philippines – Manila | 93.92% |
| 9 | Justin Victor Go Ang | University of Santo Tomas | 93.83% |
| 9 | John Francis Del Carmen Buduhan | University of the Philippines – Manila | 93.83% |
| 9 | Michael Afurong Tee Jr. | University of the Philippines – Manila | 93.83% |
| 10 | Alvin Agassi Quibral Alangco | University of Santo Tomas | 93.75% |
| 10 | Jeremee Gerald Alejo Cabral | University of Santo Tomas | 93.75% |
| 10 | Alain Kenny Ng Chong | University of Santo Tomas | 93.75% |
| 10 | Nurhaida Saing Langgal | Western Mindanao State University – Zamboanga City | 93.75% |
| 10 | Mikaela Kho Magpayo | University of Santo Tomas | 93.75% |
Standouts: UST placed 7 examinees in the top 10 and UP Manila placed 6. Davao Medical School Foundation and Western Mindanao State University also placed in the top 10, so high scores came from across the country.
Top Performing Medical Schools
PRC ranks schools in two groups, following Commission Resolution No. 1814, s. 2024.
Schools with 100 or more examinees (at least 85% passing)
| Rank | School | Passed / Examinees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Santo Tomas | 312 / 312 | 100.00% |
| 1 | University of the Philippines – Manila | 174 / 174 | 100.00% |
| 1 | UERM Memorial Medical Center | 161 / 161 | 100.00% |
| 1 | Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health | 136 / 136 | 100.00% |
| 1 | West Visayas State University – La Paz | 100 / 100 | 100.00% |
| 2 | Saint Louis University | 122 / 123 | 99.19% |
| 3 | FEU – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation | 174 / 176 | 98.86% |
| 4 | De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute | 205 / 208 | 98.56% |
| 5 | Davao Medical School Foundation | 142 / 145 | 97.93% |
| 6 | University of Northern Philippines – Vigan | 137 / 144 | 95.14% |
| 7 | Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela | 473 / 538 | 87.92% |
Schools with 50 to 99 examinees (at least 90% passing)
| Rank | School | Passed / Examinees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila | 95 / 95 | 100.00% |
| 1 | San Beda University | 79 / 79 | 100.00% |
| 1 | St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine – WHQMM | 77 / 77 | 100.00% |
| 1 | Cagayan State University – Tuguegarao | 52 / 52 | 100.00% |
| 1 | Xavier University | 52 / 52 | 100.00% |
| 1 | Cebu Institute of Medicine | 50 / 50 | 100.00% |
| 2 | Mindanao State University – Marawi City | 55 / 57 | 96.49% |
| 3 | Iloilo Doctors’ College of Medicine | 50 / 52 | 96.15% |
| 4 | Central Philippine University | 52 / 56 | 92.86% |
| 5 | Lyceum-Northwestern University – Dagupan City | 55 / 60 | 91.67% |
| 6 | Manila Central University – Caloocan City | 52 / 57 | 91.23% |
Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela had the most examinees of any school (538). Even at that size it made the top-performing list, with 473 new doctors.
How the October 2026 PLE Compares
| Exam | Passers | Examinees | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 4,570 | 5,900 | 77.46% |
| March 2026 | 1,954 | 2,781 | 70.26% |
| October 2026 | 4,165 | 4,447 | 93.66% |
As with other boards, the larger October sitting is mostly first-time takers, while the March cycle has more repeaters.
How to Check Your Name and Rating
- Official list: On the PRC website (prc.gov.ph), open the October 2026 Physicians 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 name and date, application number, full name and birthdate.
- Search carefully: Names are listed as Surname, First Name Middle Name. Check for ñ, compound surnames and suffixes (Jr., III).
Passed? What Happens Next
- Registration: Online registration for your Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration starts December 1, 2026 at prc.gov.ph. You must personally register and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.
- Oath-taking: PRC will announce the date and venue later. Watch PRC’s official website and Facebook page.
- Your career: Residency applications, government service and private practice all require a PRC license. See How Much Do Doctors Earn in the Philippines (2027) for salaries by career path.
Didn’t Pass?
About 6% of examinees didn’t pass this cycle. The PLE requires a general average of at least 75% and no subject below 50%. Start by finding out whether you missed the average or fell below 50% in one subject, because those two situations call for different review plans. The next PLE is expected in the first quarter of 2027, based on the March 2026 pattern. PRC’s 2027 calendar is expected around mid-November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were the October 2026 PLE results released?
October 15, 2026, four working days after the exam ended on October 11.
How many passed the October 2026 Physician Licensure Exam?
4,165 out of 4,447 examinees passed, a passing rate of 93.66%.
Who is the top 1 in the October 2026 PLE?
Dr. Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo of the University of Santo Tomas, with a rating of 95.50%.
Which medical schools had 100% passing rates?
Among schools with 100+ examinees: UST, UP Manila, UERM, Ateneo SMPH and West Visayas State University – La Paz. Among schools with 50–99 examinees: PLM, San Beda, St. Luke’s College of Medicine, Cagayan State University – Tuguegarao, Xavier University and Cebu Institute of Medicine.
When is registration for new physicians?
Online registration starts December 1, 2026. PRC will announce the oath-taking date and venue later.
Sources
- PRC: October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination official result, top 10 and performance of schools (as published on prc.gov.ph and reproduced by PRCBoard)
- Astig.ph: 4,165 of 4,447 pass the October 2026 physicians licensure exam
- Philippine Daily Inquirer: Calapan City resident tops October 2026 physician licensure exam
- Rappler: RESULTS: October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination
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