A strong majority of aspiring licensed psychologists cleared their board examinations this September, with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) confirming that 490 out of 560 examinees successfully passed the Psychologists Computer-Based Licensure Examination administered by the Board of Psychology across multiple testing centers nationwide.
The PRC officially released the results on September 21, 2026 — remarkably, just one working day after the examination concluded. The swift turnaround reflects the commission's continued efforts to streamline the release of licensure results for Filipino professionals.
Testing centers were spread across the country, covering a wide geographic range. According to the PRC, the examination was simultaneously conducted in the National Capital Region, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tuguegarao, and Puerto Princesa, Palawan — ensuring broader access for examinees from different regions of the Philippines.
By the Numbers
- Total examinees: 560
- Total passers: 490
- National passing rate: 87.5 percent
- Results released: September 21, 2026 — one working day after the last examination day
- Online registration start date: September 23, 2026
High Passing Rate Recorded
The 87.5 percent passing rate represents a strong performance by this batch of psychology examinees. Out of 560 individuals who sat for the computer-based licensure exam, 490 met the standards set by the Board of Psychology, according to the PRC. This result underscores the preparedness of psychology graduates entering the professional field this year.
The computer-based format of the examination continues to be the delivery mode of choice for this particular licensure, allowing for faster processing and more efficient tabulation of scores — a key factor that enabled the near-immediate release of results.
Online Registration Process for New Passers
The PRC has outlined the next steps for those who successfully passed. According to the commission, online registration for the issuance of the Professional Identification Card (PIC) and Certificate of Registration will begin on September 23, 2026 — just two days after the results were announced.
The PRC advises all successful examinees to visit the official PRC website and carefully follow the posted instructions for completing their registration. Passers are required to bring a screenshot of their system-generated registration form along with a valid government-issued identification card when they report in person.
Importantly, the PRC emphasized that successful examinees must personally register and affix their signature in the Roster of Registered Professionals. This step is mandatory and cannot be completed by a representative on behalf of the new licensee.
As for the oath-taking ceremony — a significant milestone that formally welcomes new professionals into their respective fields — the PRC said the date and venue will be announced at a later time. New passers are encouraged to regularly monitor the PRC's official website and social media channels for updates regarding the ceremony schedule.
The Board of Psychology
The licensure examination was administered by the Board of Psychology, which operates under the PRC's regulatory framework. The board members who presided over the September 2026 examination are Hon. Miriam P. Cue, who serves as chairperson, and Hon. Hector M. Perez, who serves as member of the board. Their oversight ensures that the standards of the licensure process are upheld in accordance with Philippine professional regulation laws.
How to Access the Full Results
The PRC has made the complete results publicly accessible through its official website. According to the commission, the published materials include the full text of the official result announcement, the performance of schools whose graduates took the examination, a list of examinees who placed in the top 10 highest scorers, and the general list of all successful examinees.
Aspiring psychologists who took the examination, as well as schools and institutions monitoring the performance of their graduates, are encouraged to visit the PRC's official portal directly to view these documents in full detail.
The PRC regularly publishes licensure results and related announcements on its website, making it the primary and most reliable reference for board examination outcomes across all regulated professions in the Philippines.
Why This Matters
The addition of 490 newly licensed psychologists to the Philippine professional registry strengthens the country's mental health workforce at a time when demand for qualified psychology practitioners continues to grow. The PRC's ability to release results within a single working day demonstrates the efficiency gains made possible through computer-based testing, setting a positive precedent for future licensure examinations. For the new passers, completing registration promptly is essential to securing their Professional Identification Card and officially entering the regulated practice of psychology in the Philippines.
Source: Professional Regulation Commission