A chemist from Mindoro has earned a place among the top six examinees in the 2026 licensure examination, highlighting the province’s contribution to the country’s growing pool of science and chemistry professionals.
The achievement, reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, puts a spotlight on the determination and academic preparation required to excel in a professional board examination.
For aspiring scientists and chemistry students, the accomplishment serves as an encouraging reminder that students and professionals from provincial communities can also compete at the national level.
October 2026 chemistry board exam: What the national results show
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure Examination on October 19.
According to results reported by GMA News and The Philippine Star, 914 out of 1,197 examinees passed, equivalent to a national passing rate of approximately 76.36%. The examination was conducted on October 13 and 14 at testing centers across the Philippines.
The results reflect the performance of aspiring chemists who completed the requirements to qualify for professional registration. <escape>Source: GMA News | Source: Philstar.com</escape>
Why the achievement matters
A top-six finish in a national licensure examination is a notable academic milestone. Chemistry professionals play important roles in laboratories, pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, environmental testing, quality control and other science-related fields.
For Mindoro, the reported result offers an opportunity to recognize local academic achievement and encourage more students to pursue careers in science, technology and research.
The result also comes amid a competitive national examination in which hundreds of candidates did not pass, underscoring the demanding preparation required to earn a professional qualification.
A milestone worth celebrating
The Mindoro chemist’s reported top-six finish deserves recognition as the province celebrates another achievement in professional education.
The key details still needing confirmation are the examinee’s full name, school or university, exact board-exam rating and hometown. These details should be checked against the original Inquirer report and the official PRC results before publication to ensure that the story accurately identifies the topnotcher.
