Only 3.1% of Elementary and 10% of Secondary Test-Takers Pass March 2026 Teachers Licensure Exam

The Professional Regulation Commission announced Tuesday that 18,376 elementary teachers and 45,001 secondary teachers passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers given on March 15, 2026. 03 percent. 10 percent pass rate.

The exam was administered in 41 testing centers across the Philippines. Of the 18,376 elementary passers, 15,670 were first timers and 2,706 were repeaters.

Rappler reported the figures from the commission's official release. Results for 58 examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations. Results for two additional examinees were withheld for further verification of submitted documents.

The Board for Professional Teachers, which oversaw the examination, is composed of Dr. Rosita L. Navarro as chairperson, Dr. Paz I. Lucido as vice chairperson, and Dr. Paraluman R. Giron as member. The top ten performing schools are listed as per Commission Resolution No.

1814 series of 2024, and the successful examinees who garnered the ten highest places are listed in the full results. Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration for successful examinees will start on dates to be announced later. Successful examinees must personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

Requirements for registration include a Notice of Admission for identification, a downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form, two passport-size pictures with white background and complete nametag, two sets of documentary stamps, and one short brown envelope.