Status (updated October 15, 2026): The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the September–October 2026 Optometrist Licensure Examination (OLE) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, three (3) working days after the last day of exams. 394 out of 423 examinees (93.14%) passed.
PRC gave the written computer-based exam in Manila, Cebu, and Davao on September 28–30, 2026. The practical exam followed in Manila on October 5–9 and 12, 2026. The Ocular Pharmacologists Special Certification Licensure Examination (OPSCLE) was held on September 28, 2026.
The Board of Optometry for this exam is Dr. Christine S. Rodriguez (Chairperson), with members Dr. Fides F. Masanga, Dr. Irene Christine C. Peliño, Dr. Bernardita A. Garcia, and Dr. Mario T. Flores, Jr. (inhibited).
October 2026 OLE Results Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2026 |
| Examinees | 423 |
| Passers | 394 |
| Passing rate | 93.14% |
| Topnotcher | Gabriell Jace Mart Legaspi Tangaran, Davao Doctors College, Inc. (92.11%) |
| Top performing school (50+ examinees) | Centro Escolar University–Manila, 160 of 169 (94.67%) |
Optometrist Licensure Exam Passers October 2026
Below is the official Roll of Successful Examinees (A–Z, 394 passers) in the Optometrists Licensure Examination held on September 28, 2026 and following days (written) and October 5, 2026 and following days (practical), released on October 15, 2026.
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Top 10 Optometrist Board Exam October 2026 (Topnotchers)
These successful examinees got the ten (10) highest places in the September 2026 Optometrists Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Two examinees tied for third place, so 11 examinees are on the list.
| Rank | Name | School | Rating (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriell Jace Mart Legaspi Tangaran | Davao Doctors College, Inc. | 92.11 |
| 2 | Jhess Marven Endriga Mante | Southwestern University | 92.07 |
| 3 | Jeremie Canillo Bayer | Southwestern University | 92.05 |
| 3 | Vance Christian Ferma Eridani | Emilio Aguinaldo College–Dasmariñas | 92.05 |
| 4 | Agnes Julien Recososa Rabago | Davao Doctors College, Inc. | 91.84 |
| 5 | Noe III Sarino Fernandez | Southwestern University | 91.77 |
| 6 | Roanne Nicole Alarcon Padilla | Centro Escolar University–Manila | 91.33 |
| 7 | Rianne Monique Alarcon Padilla | Centro Escolar University–Manila | 91.11 |
| 8 | Marie Bernadette Lim Gocuan | Cebu Doctors University | 90.97 |
| 9 | Andrei Jon Arsolon Placencia | Southwestern University | 90.93 |
| 10 | Jamie Romualdez Oo | Centro Escolar University–Manila | 90.73 |
Top Performing Schools
These are the top performing schools under Commission Resolution No. 1814, series of 2024.
A. With 50 or more examinees and at least 85% passing percentage
| Rank | School | Examinees | Passed | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centro Escolar University–Manila | 169 | 160 | 94.67% |
B. With 25 to 49 examinees and at least 90% passing percentage
| Rank | School | Examinees | Passed | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern University | 49 | 49 | 100.00% |
| 1 | Manila Central University–Caloocan City | 43 | 43 | 100.00% |
| 1 | Mindanao Medical Foundation College | 30 | 30 | 100.00% |
| 2 | Davao Doctors College, Inc. | 45 | 43 | 95.56% |
Performance of Schools
PRC publishes school performance in alphabetical order under R.A. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000), Section 7 (m), which directs the Commission “to monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation.” For the full October 2026 performance of schools, see the PRC exam results page.
Registration and Oathtaking
Registration for the Professional Identification Card (PIC) and Certificate of Registration (COR) of new optometrists starts on November 23, 2026. Register online through PRC Online Services at online.prc.gov.ph and follow the instructions for initial registration. Bring a screenshot of the system-generated Registration Form and a valid government-issued ID. Passers should personally register and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.
PRC will announce the date and venue of the oathtaking ceremony later.
Verification of Ratings
Passers and non-passers can verify their ratings online through PRC’s Verification of Rating service, a few working days after the results come out.
Previous Results
In October 2026, 394 of 423 examinees passed (93.14%). In October 2025, 393 of 415 passed, and in October 2024, 297 of 327 passed. Manila Central University–Caloocan City was the top performing school in both 2024 and 2025. Results from earlier exams are below.
| Exam Date | Total No. Examinees | Total No. Passers | Passing Rate |
| October 2026 | 423 | 394 | 93.14% |
| October 2025 | 415 | 393 | 94.70% |
| October 2024 | 327 | 297 | 90.83% |
| October 2023 | 226 | 153 | 67.70% |
| October 2022 | 285 | 179 | 62.81% |
| July 2019 | 295 | 260 | 88.14% |
| July 2018 | 222 | 188 | 84.68% |
| July 2017 | 169 | 138 | 81.66% |
| July 2016 | 131 | 112 | 85.50% |
| July 2015 | 114 | 105 | 92.11% |
| July 2014 | 118 | 111 | 94.07% |
For the next exam dates, requirements and how to apply, see our Optometrist Board Exam Schedule and Requirements guide.
Sources: PRC exam results. Last updated October 15, 2026.
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