By SLU Ranks 2nd, Graduate Places 10th in October 2026 Pharmacists Exam
Saint Louis University recorded a 95.13% passing rate, while graduate Dexter Conde Eclarino tied for 10th place nationwide in the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination.
Saint Louis University (SLU) in Baguio City ranked second among schools with 100 or more examinees in the October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination, with 293 of its 308 examinees passing.
SLU graduate Dexter Conde Eclarino also earned a place among the national topnotchers, tying for 10th place with a rating of 94.88%.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results on October 21, 2026, three working days after the examinations held on October 15 and 16. Nationwide, 3,830 out of 4,944 examinees passed, equivalent to a 77.47% national passing rate.
SLU Records 95.13% Passing Rate
SLU posted an overall passing rate of 95.13%, earning second place in the PRC category for schools with 100 or more examinees and at least an 80% passing rate.
Among the university’s 301 first-time examinees, 290 passed, resulting in a 96.35% passing rate for first-time takers. Three of its seven repeat examinees also passed.
| Category | Examinees | Passers | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time takers | 301 | 290 | 96.35% |
| Overall | 308 | 293 | 95.13% |
SLU Graduate Among National Topnotchers
Dexter Conde Eclarino of Saint Louis University earned a 94.88% rating, securing a share of 10th place nationwide.
He shared the rank with Brian Butch Caaya Manuel of Our Lady of Fatima University–Valenzuela.
Registration Begins November 24
According to the PRC, online registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Cards and Certificates of Registration will begin on November 24, 2026.
Successful examinees must follow the PRC’s registration instructions, bring a screenshot of their system-generated Registration Form and a valid government-issued ID, and personally register and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The schedule and venue of the oathtaking ceremony will be announced later.
Sources:
- Professional Regulation Commission: October 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination results announcement
- PRC top-performing school, topnotcher, and school performance tables supplied with this article.
