A new wave of licensed pharmacists is ready to serve the nation! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has officially released the results of the April 2025 Pharmacists Licensure Examination (PHLE), held on April 10–11, 2025, across several testing centers nationwide.
Thousands of examinees took the two-day exam, aiming to join the ranks of licensed professionals in one of the country’s most vital healthcare sectors. With the results out just a few days later, the future of Philippine pharmacy is looking brighter than ever.
📊 Quick Stats: PHLE April 2025 at a Glance
- Exam Dates: April 10–11, 2025
- Release Date: April 14–15, 2025
- Testing Centers: Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga
- Total Examinees: 1,907
- Total Passers: 1,150
- Passing Rate: 60.30%
🌟 The Topnotchers: Pharmacy’s Brightest Minds
This year’s topnotchers list features some of the brightest minds in pharmacy—individuals who not only passed but excelled in the PHLE. These future pharmacists are expected to bring passion, integrity, and innovation to the field.
The following individuals achieved the highest scores in the April 2025 Pharmacists Licensure Examination (PHLE)
- Yasser Nursam Salahud In Rizal – Universidad de Zamboanga – 93.50%
- Charles Vincent Sibayan Familar – Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela – 93.40%
- Ericka Faith Paas Ruizal – University of the Philippines – Manila – 92.33%
- Judith Lina Abunales – University of the Philippines – Manila – 91.80%
- Laiza Joy Bulanandi Dasalla – University of Perpetual Help System – Laguna – 91.60%
See the full list of topnotchers here: Pharmacists Licensure Examination April 2025 Topnotchers
See the list of passers here: Pharmacists Licensure Examination April 2025 List of Passers
🏫 Top Performing Schools: Where Excellence is Bred
Pharmacy schools in the Philippines have long played a crucial role in shaping competent and compassionate healthcare providers. The April 2025 PHLE results once again put the spotlight on institutions that consistently raise the bar.
The PRC evaluates top-performing schools based on a minimum number of examinees and a passing rate of at least 80%. Whether you’re choosing a school or celebrating your alma mater’s success, this list reflects a legacy of quality education.
Below are the top-performing schools, with 50 or more examinees passing and at least an 80% overall passing percentage, as per Commission Resolution No. 2017-1058 (C) series of 2017, courtesy of PRC.
See the list of every school’s performance for April 2025 Pharmacist licensure exams in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981, otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7 (m) or “to monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation.”
Performance of Schools for April 2025 Pharmacists Licensure Exam
📌 What Happens Next?
For Passers:
- Register Online: Head to www.prc.gov.ph to schedule your online appointment for the issuance of your Professional ID and Certificate of Registration.
- Attend the Oath-Taking: Watch for PRC announcements about your virtual or face-to-face oath-taking ceremony—a symbolic entry into the profession.
- Explore Career Opportunities: Whether in hospitals, drugstores, pharmaceutical companies, or research, your license is your gateway to impact lives.
For Non-Passers:
- Don’t be disheartened. Many successful pharmacists today didn’t pass on their first try. Analyze your results, identify weak spots, and plan your comeback. With perseverance, the next exam could be yours to conquer.
💬 A Dose of Encouragement
The release of the April 2025 PHLE results is more than a milestone—it’s a testament to resilience, long nights of studying, and an unwavering commitment to serve. Whether you made it this round or not, your journey in pharmacy continues.
In a world where health and healing are paramount, pharmacists stand as frontliners of care. So wear that white coat with pride—you’ve earned your place in one of the noblest professions.