Updated October 15, 2026. The Professional Foresters Licensure Examination (FLE) is the PRC board exam for graduates who want to practice as professional foresters in the Philippines. This guide covers the 2026 schedule, how to apply through LERIS, testing centers, subject coverage, and where to find the latest results.
October 2026 FLE results — released
Results are out. PRC released the October 2026 Professional Foresters Licensure Examination results on the target date of October 13, 2026. 1,406 out of 1,892 examinees passed. See the full list of passers, top 10, school performance, and registration details on our October 2026 Forester Board Exam Results page. For an older archive, see the October 2024 Forester results.
Forester board exam 2026 schedule
Under PRC Commission Resolution No. 2113 (s. 2025), the 2026 schedule of licensure examinations set one FLE season in 2026:
| Item | October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Examination dates | October 8 and 9, 2026 (Thu–Fri) |
| Opening of applications | July 10, 2026 |
| Filing deadline | September 8, 2026 |
| Target / actual release of results | October 13, 2026 (released) |
Next FLE (2027): to be announced. As of October 15, 2026, PRC has not yet published its 2027 examination schedule. Confirm dates on the official PRC calendar before you plan.
Who can take the Forester Licensure Examination?
Applicants must meet the educational and eligibility rules set by the Professional Regulatory Board for Foresters and PRC. Confirm the current degree title, good-moral-character requirement, and documentary checklist on LERIS and in PRC’s official list of requirements before you book an appointment.
How to apply through PRC LERIS
- Visit PRC LERIS and create an account or sign in.
- Select the Professional Foresters licensure examination, testing center, and schedule.
- Complete your profile, upload the required photo, and follow the payment and appointment instructions.
- Submit supporting documents at the designated PRC office within the application period.
- Keep your Notice of Admission and follow PRC examination-day instructions.
PRC requires licensure examination applications to be filed through LERIS. The documentary checklist and fees shown during application take precedence over unofficial guides.
Subjects and exam program
Download the official Professional Foresters Licensure Examination program from the PRC downloads page. That program is the authority for subject coverage, day schedule, permitted materials, and instructions. Prepare using the current syllabus covering forestry fundamentals, forest management, protection, utilization, and related laws as listed in the program.
Testing centers
The October 2026 schedule included NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, and Tuguegarao. For future seasons, check PRC room assignments for the building, room, and local advisories.
Results and next steps
October 2026 results are published on our results page (1,406 of 1,892 passed). Successful examinees should watch PRC announcements for oathtaking and initial registration through LERIS. Previous cycle references: 2024 topnotchers and 2024 school performance.
Sources: PRC Resolution No. 2113 (s. 2025); PRC 2026 exam calendar; PRC LERIS; NewsToGov October 2026 Forester results page. Last checked October 15, 2026.
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