Philippines releases 2026 Nurses Licensure Examination results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the August-September 2026 Nurses Licensure Examination on September 18, 2026. Out of 37,359 examinees, 28,652 passed, resulting in a national passing rate of 76.69 percent.

A graduate from the University of Northern Philippines-Vigan achieved the highest score in the country. Additionally, Lyzelle Marie Largo Omictin, a graduate of Silliman University, placed ninth nationally with a rating of 90.60 percent.

Silliman University reported a 100 percent passing rate among its 79 first-time examinees, ranking first among institutions with 50 to 99 examinees that achieved at least an 85 percent passing rate. The PRC noted that results for 21 examinees were withheld pending the determination of liabilities under licensure rules.