The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Supreme Court of the Philippines have finalized schedules for high-stakes professional licensure examinations in late 2026.
1. Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE)
- Examination Dates: August 29–30, 2026
- Target Result Release: September 18, 2026
- Statutory Requirement (RA 9173): GWA ≥ 75.00%, no area below 60.00%.
2. 2026 Philippine Bar Examination
- Examination Dates: September 6, 9, and 13, 2026
- Format: Digitalized and localized across nationwide testing centers.
- Passing Standard (Rule 138): General average ≥ 75.0000%, no subject below 50.0000%.
3. Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)
- Examination Date: September 20, 2026
- Passing Standard (RA 7836): GWA ≥ 75.00%, subject floor 50.00%. Para-teacher permit eligible at 70.00%–74.99%.
4. CPA Licensure Examination (CPALE)
- Examination Dates: October 24–26, 2026
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2026
- Statutory Requirement (RA 9298): GWA ≥ 75.00%, subject floor 65.00%, majority-pass rule for Conditioned status.