Philippines Announces Results of April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination

The Professional Regulation Commission announced that 1,954 out of 2,781 examinees passed the April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination in the Philippines, with multiple sources confirming the results.

8 Apr, 12:15 — 8 Apr, 21:14

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Why this matters

The Physicians Licensure Examination is a critical hurdle for medical graduates in the Philippines, determining their eligibility to practice medicine. The results impact the healthcare workforce and the careers of thousands of individuals.

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1,954 examinees passed the Physicians Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the results

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1,954 examinees passed the Physicians Licensure Examination

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The total number of examinees was 18,370

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The total number of examinees was 2,781

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Total number of examinees

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Reports 18,370 total examinees

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Reports 2,781 total examinees

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The specific month the exam was conducted (March vs. April)

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RapplerMostly Factual5h ago

RESULTS: April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination

PRESS RELEASE: The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 1,954 out of 2,781 passed the April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination

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1,954 pass March 2026 physicians licensure exams

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,954 of 18,370 passed the March 2026 physicians Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said Wednesday. The PRC said the results were released four days after the board exams took place in testing centers across the country. READ: PRC: 3,264 pass Feb. 2026 mechanical engineers licensure exam Meanwhile,

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RESULTS: April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination

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Philippines Announces Results of April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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RESULTS: April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination

1,954 pass March 2026 physicians licensure exams

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RESULTS: April 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination

1,954 pass March 2026 physicians licensure exams

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