Baguio Motorists Advised of Possible Traffic During October Licensure Exams

Residents and motorists may experience heavier traffic in several parts of Baguio City this October as the Professional Regulation Commission-Cordillera Administrative Region (PRC-CAR), together with the concerned Professional Regulatory Boards, conducts a series of licensure examinations throughout the month.

The examinations will be held at several testing venues, including the PRC-CAR office along Otek Street, Pines City National High School along Palma Street, Skyrise Hotel along Dominican Hill Road, and Baguio Palace Hotel along Legarda Road.

The public is advised to anticipate increased vehicle and pedestrian activity near the examination venues and along interconnected roads, particularly before and after examination hours.

October 2026 Licensure Examination Schedule in Baguio City

October 2: Fisheries Professionals

The Fisheries Professionals Licensure Examination will be held on October 2 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 182 examinees

October 3 and 4: Physicians Licensure Examination, Week 1

The first weekend of the Physicians Licensure Examination will be held on October 3 and 4 at:

• Pines City National High School, Palma Street – 120 examinees
• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 200 examinees

October 8 and 9: Professional Foresters

The Professional Foresters Licensure Examination is scheduled for October 8 and 9 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 241 examinees
• Skyrise Hotel, Dominican Hill Road – 251 examinees

October 10 and 11: Physicians Licensure Examination, Week 2

The second weekend of the Physicians Licensure Examination will take place on October 10 and 11 at:

• Pines City National High School, Palma Street – 120 examinees
• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 200 examinees

October 12: Chemical Technicians

The Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination will be conducted on October 12 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 249 examinees

October 13 and 14: Chemists

The Chemists Licensure Examination is scheduled for October 13 and 14 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 41 examinees

October 15 and 16: Pharmacists

The Pharmacists Licensure Examination will be held on October 15 and 16 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 240 examinees
• Skyrise Hotel, Dominican Hill Road – 440 examinees (tentative venue)

October 17 and 18: Electronics Engineers

The Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination will be conducted on October 17 and 18 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 164 examinees

October 19: Electronics Technicians

The Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination will take place on October 19 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 126 examinees

October 20 to 22: Mining Engineers

The Mining Engineers Licensure Examination is scheduled from October 20 to 22 at:

• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 41 examinees

October 24 to 26: Certified Public Accountants

One of the larger groups of examinees this month is expected during the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination from October 24 to 26.

Testing venues listed are:

• Baguio Palace Hotel, Legarda Road – 300 examinees (tentative venue)
• PRC-CAR, Otek Street – 248 examinees
• Skyrise Hotel, Dominican Hill Road – 500 examinees (tentative venue)

Motorists Advised to Expect Traffic Near Testing Venues

With hundreds of examinees expected on several examination dates, motorists should anticipate possible traffic congestion around Otek Street, Palma Street, Dominican Hill Road, Legarda Road, and nearby connecting thoroughfares.

Traffic may become heavier particularly during the arrival and dismissal periods of examinees.

Those who regularly pass through these areas may want to allow additional travel time, while motorists are advised to follow traffic personnel and any temporary traffic arrangements that may be implemented during examination days.

PRC-CAR said the examination activities have been coordinated with the Baguio City Police Office, concerned barangays, and the Baguio City Fire Station for traffic management, security, and emergency concerns.

Some Examination Venues Remain Tentative

The public and examinees are also advised to take note that some venues listed in the advisory remain tentative.

These include Skyrise Hotel along Dominican Hill Road for the Pharmacists Licensure Examination, as well as Baguio Palace Hotel along Legarda Road and Skyrise Hotel for the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination.

Examinees should continue checking official PRC announcements and their individual Notices of Admission for final testing venue details.

Source:
Professional Regulation Commission-Cordillera Administrative Region
Baguio City Public Information Office, October 2026 Traffic Advisory