Status (updated October 16, 2026): Results are out — top schools table added. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, four (4) working days after the last day of exams and one day ahead of the October 16 target date in PRC’s official 2026 schedule. 4,165 out of 4,447 examinees (93.66%) passed.
PRC said the result of one (1) examinee was withheld pending final determination of his or her liabilities under the rules governing licensure examinations, and one (1) was withheld pending submission of required documents.
The PLE was held on October 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2026 in Manila (NCR), Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga. The Board of Medicine is composed of Dr. Maria Rosario D. Singh (inhibited), chairperson; with Dr. Prudencio Z. Sta. Lucia, Jr., Dr. Joselito R. Chavez, Dr. Policarpio B. Joves, Jr., Dr. Dolores D. Bonzon, and Dr. Mario R. Festin as members.
October 2026 PLE Results Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | October 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2026 |
| Release date | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Examinees | 4,447 |
| Passers | 4,165 |
| Passing rate | 93.66% |
| Withheld results | 2 (1 pending determination of liabilities, 1 pending documents) |
October 2026 PLE List of Passers
Below is PRC’s Roll of Successful Examinees in the Physicians Licensure Examination held on October 3, 2026 and following days, released on October 15, 2026. Names are listed alphabetically.
October 2026 PLE Topnotchers (Top 10)
The Professional Regulation Commission released the list of examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination. Because of ties, 19 examinees appear in the Top 10 places. Topnotcher Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo of the University of Santo Tomas led with a rating of 95.50%.
| 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 & 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 |
Official Top 10 document (PRC):
Top Performing Schools
PRC released the list of top-performing schools in the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination as per Commission Resolution No. 1814 series of 2024. Figures below are taken from PRC’s official top-schools release (verified from the published PRC tables).
A. With 100 or more examinees and at least 85% passing percentage
| Rank | School | Examinees | Passed | % Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Santo Tomas | 312 | 312 | 100.00% |
| 1 | University of the Philippines–Manila | 174 | 174 | 100.00% |
| 1 | University of the East Ramon Magsaysay 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 | 123 | 122 | 99.19% |
| 3 | Far Eastern University–Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation | 176 | 174 | 98.86% |
| 4 | De La Salle Medical & Health Sciences Institute | 208 | 205 | 98.56% |
| 5 | Davao Medical School Foundation | 145 | 142 | 97.93% |
| 6 | University of Northern Philippines–Vigan | 144 | 137 | 95.14% |
| 7 | Our Lady of Fatima University–Valenzuela | 538 | 473 | 87.92% |
B. With 50 to 99 examinees and at least 90% passing percentage
| Rank | School | Examinees | Passed | % Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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–William H. Quasha Memorial, Inc. | 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 | 57 | 55 | 96.49% |
| 3 | Iloilo Doctors’ College of Medicine | 52 | 50 | 96.15% |
| 4 | Central Philippine University | 56 | 52 | 92.86% |
| 5 | Lyceum Northwestern University–Dagupan City | 60 | 55 | 91.67% |
| 6 | Manila Central University–Caloocan City | 57 | 52 | 91.23% |
C. With 25 to 49 examinees and 100% passing percentage
| School | Examinees | Passed | % Passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cebu College of Medicine Foundation, Inc.–Mandaue | 49 | 49 | 100.00% |
| Angeles University Foundation | 48 | 48 | 100.00% |
| Ateneo de Zamboanga University | 41 | 41 | 100.00% |
| Bicol University–Legazpi | 37 | 37 | 100.00% |
| Silliman University | 37 | 37 | 100.00% |
| University of Southern Mindanao–Kabacan | 32 | 32 | 100.00% |
| Pines City College (PCEC) | 28 | 28 | 100.00% |
| Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts, Science & Technology | 25 | 25 | 100.00% |
| Western Mindanao State University–Zamboanga City | 25 | 25 | 100.00% |
Official performance-of-schools document (alphabetical list):
Registration and Oath-Taking
Registration starts on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. New physicians register online for their Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration through PRC Online Services and follow the instructions for initial registration. Successful examinees must register personally and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals. Prepare a screenshot of the system-generated registration form and a valid government-issued ID.
PRC will also announce the date and venue of the oath-taking ceremony. Passers who can’t attend the face-to-face mass oath-taking may choose e-Oath through PRC Online Services once a schedule is available.
Verification of Ratings
All examinees, successful or not, can verify their ratings online a few working days after the results are posted through the PRC website. You will need the exam name, exam date, application number, first name, last name, and date of birth.
Previous PLE Results
| Exam | Examinees | Passers | Passing rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4,447 | 4,165 | 93.66% |
| March 2026 | 2,781 | 1,954 | 70.26% |
| October 2025 | 5,900 | 4,570 | 77.46% |
| March 2025 | 3,827 | 1,901 | 49.67% |
| October 2024 | 6,600 | 3,845 | 58.26% |
| April 2024 | 3,434 | 1,906 | 55.50% |
| October 2023 | 6,456 | 4,083 | 63.24% |
In the March 2026 PLE, Erwin Ken Angcual Parchaso of Lyceum Northwestern University–Dagupan City topped the exam with a rating of 95.17%. In October 2025, Kharam Baricaua Molbog of the University of Santo Tomas placed first with 91.17%.
Next Physician Licensure Exam
For the next PLE schedule, filing deadlines, requirements, and how to apply, see our Physician Licensure Exam (PLE) Schedule, Requirements and Subjects guide.
Related NewsToGov Pages
- Physician Licensure Exam: Schedule, Requirements and Subjects
- March–April 2025 PLE Results Archive
- March–April 2025 PLE Topnotchers Archive
- March–April 2025 PLE Top Schools Archive
Sources: Professional Regulation Commission; The Summit Express; PRCBoard.com. Last updated October 16, 2026, 2:00 AM (Philippine time). Schools table verified from PRC top-performing schools release
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