RESULT: OWWA Scholarship Exam passers 2020

MANILA, Philippines – Results of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration's (OWWA) Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) exam for school year 2020-2021 are released online on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

OWWA announced the new set of 400 scholars under EDSP. They bested 4,006 examinees coming from the 17 regions and two Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cities-Riyadh and Al Khobar.

This year, the most number of qualifiers comes from the National Capital Region with a total of 53 scholars.

OWWA similarly welcomes the new batch of scholars under the Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP).

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) conducted the qualifying examination on October 20, 2019 in various testing centers nationwide to identify the top 400 qualifiers who will earn a scholarship slot in the EDSP and slots for the CMWSP.

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The EDSP is a scholarship grant offered to qualified dependents of active OWWA members who intend to pursue a 4 to 5-year baccalaureate course in any preferred colleges or universities with financial assistance of Php 60,000.00 per school year.

Meanwhile, the CMWSP is a program extended to deserving migrant workers and/or their immediate descendants who intend to pursue 4 or 5 year courses in the priority fields in Science and Technology. It was created by virtue of Republic Act 8042, otherwise known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 under section 37, Article lX with an educational assistance is P 60,000.00/year funds from the PCSO.

OWWA Scholarship Exam Qualifiers AY 2020-2021

TOP 400 EDSP examinees

TOP 5 CMWSP examinees

1. SENO, ALOYSIUS GANADEN
2. ACENAS, JHON BRANDON PUNSALAN
3. VALIENTE, CLEVER ANNE PASAMONTE
4. BUDOMO, KIMBERLY ANNE LUMIQUED
5. PASCUA, JACKIE MAE SUMAONG

EDSP Topnotchers

1. Aijin Mozart Dumaual Gatchalian - NCR
2. Don Nicolai Guevarra Salonga - Region 3
3. Francis Glenn Dizon - NCR
4. Miles Patrice Torres Villegas - NCR
5. Adrian Albor Anyayahan - Region 4A

PREVIOUS EXAM

Last year, results were released in more than six (6) months after the exam. Eighty-four of the EDSP grantees came from Region IV-A while the National Capital Region and Region III had 46 each. 20 slots were given for CMWSP.

In the 2017 exams, OWWA also announced results in more than 6 months after the test or on April 24, 2018. Of the 3,249 children of OWWA members who vied for the Undergraduate Scholarship Examination, only 13.85% made it to the top 400 slots enlisted for the EDSP and 50 slots for the CMWSP.

UPDATES

OWWA on June 11 announced that results will be available soon.

April 3, 2020 Update: OWWA said the exam results are not yet endorsed by DOST-SEI. To quote,

Due to the bulk of examinees in 2019 as well as the on-going Enhanced Community Qurantine, the DOST-SEI has not yet endorsed the official result of the said pre-qualifying examination.

Official results from DOST-SEI shall be the basis of the OWWA in releasing the top ranking OWWA examinees (scholarship applicants) to qualify the EDSP and CMWSP for SY 2020-2021.

OWWA shall provide updates once the results of the exam came in from the DOST-SEI.

Monitor this page for the announcement of results. You may also visit the official website of OWWA for more information.

Postponed June, July and August 2020 board exam rescheduled in 2021

MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced today, June 26, the rescheduling of postponed June, July and August 2020 board exams in the year 2021.

The decision came amid the prevailing threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Here is the list of June to August board exams for rescheduling in 2021:

• Environmental Planners
• Guidance Counselors
• Interior Designers
• Landscape Architects
• Mining Engineers
• Nutritionists-Dietitians
• Psychologists
• Psychometricians
• Social Workers
• Veterinarians
• Master Plumbers
• Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics
• Medical Technologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Sanitary Engineers

PRC mentioned the following reasons on their decision to postpone the exams:

• government imposed restrictions
• other unforeseeable circumstances because of extended community quarantines
• ensure the health and safety of PRC examinees, Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) and examination personnel

New dates of postponed board exams

PRC said that the specific dates of the new schedules will be posted on PRC’s website and official social media accounts.

For further queries and concerns, you may email Licensure Division at licensure.office@prc.gov.ph and licensure.division@prc.gov.ph.

Since March, all scheduled licensure exams were postponed as a precautionary measure of the government to prevent spread of deadly COVID-19.

PRC postpones August 2020 scheduled board exams

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced today the postponement/cancellation of August 2020 scheduled board exams due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis.

PRC mentioned the following reasons on their decision to postpone the exams:

• government imposed restrictions
• other unforeseeable circumstances because of extended community quarantines
• ensure the health and safety of PRC examinees, Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) and examination personnel

The administration of the following scheduled August 2020 licensure examinations is hereby POSTPONED:

• Sanitary Engineers Licensure Examination (August 4-6, 2020)
• Mining Engineers Licensure Examination (August 4-6, 2020)
• Licensure Examination for Physical and Occupational Therapists (August 8-9, 2020)
• Licensure Examination for Veterinarians (August 11-13, 2020)
• Licensure Examination for Nutritionists and Dietitians (August 16-17, 2020)
• Licensure Examination for Guidance Counselors (August 19-20, 2020)
• Licensure Examination for Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics (August 22-23, 2020)
• Social Workers Licensure Examination (August 25-27, 2020)
• August 30-31, 2020 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination

New dates of postponed August 2020 board exams

PRC said that new schedule of these licensure examinations will be posted on the PRC website and PRC social media accounts.

For further concerns and queries, you may contact the Licensure Office through their email at licensure.office@prc.gov.ph and licensure.division@prc.gov.ph.

June 26 Update: Postponed June, July and August 2020 board exam rescheduled in 2021

Since March, all scheduled licensure exams were postponed as a precautionary measure of the government to prevent spread of contagious COVID-19.

Just recently, PRC announced new dates of March-June 2020 board exams, which were set from end August to last quarter of the year.

UPDATES

Stay tuned here for more updates on postponed August 2020 board exam.

PUPCET Results 2020: Full list of passers

MANILA, Philippines – Results of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) College Entrance Test (PUPCET) for AY 2020-2021 are released online on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

UPDATE: PUPCET 2020 results are out, ahead of the June 3 target. PUP names 14,110 who passed the exam and qualified for admission at PUP Main branch in Sta. Mesa, Manila. Meanwhile, a total of 6,549 are on the waiting list.

Earlier, PUP said entrance exam results will be out online on Wednesday.

"The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is set to release the results of the PUP College Entrance Tests (CET) - Sta. Mesa Campus Batches 1-3 on Wednesday, June 3," PUP said in advisory on Tuesday, June 2.

"Online confirmation will start on June 10, and successful applicants will be informed of the schedule of ONLINE Freshmen Enrolment upon confirmation," PUP added.

Meanwhile, the fourth (4th) batch of PUPCET for the Sta. Mesa Campus and PUPCET in branches and campuses were cancelled in compliance with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

"Applications shall be evaluated based on grades. Further notice will be provided as to the release of results," PUP said.

The public tertiary institution said results will ONLY be released at the PUP website (www.pup.edu.ph). As announced, other websites and/or social media platforms claiming to fast track release results should be immediately reported to the University for proper legal action.

Early April, PUP said the "release of PUPCET results and PUPCET Batch 4 [ Sta. Mesa] will be moved to a later date."

In addition, the conduct of PUPCET in Mariveles, Bataan and Taguig City were cancelled until further notice, pursuant to the preventive measures by the national government and the PUP administration to stop the spread of the COVID-19.

PUPCET was administered on October 19, 2019 (first batch), December 14, 2019 (second batch) and 13, 2019 and January 25, 2020 (third batch) at the PUP Main.

PUPCET 2020 Qualified for Admission in PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila for the First Semester Academic Year 2020-2021 (courtesy of PUP):

• A-G Passers: PUPCET Results 2020
• H-O Passers: PUPCET Results 2020
• P-Z Passers: PUPCET Results 2020
• WAITING LIST: PUPCE Results 2020

How to view PUPCET Results?

Aside from Sta. Mesa, PUPCET was also held in all campuses nationwide. View here the PUPCET results, for those qualified for admission in the selected PUP branch or campus: https://www.pup.edu.ph/iapply/ or https://www.pup.edu.ph/iapply/results/pupcet2020.

Results for San Juan City and Lopez, Quezon branches are now available online.

Note that each campus has an allotted specific date to show the list of its successful examinees. Confirmation of slot and schedule of application are done through the university's website and failure to confirm slot may result in the cancellation of admission to the campus.

Qualifications to apply for PUPCET

1. A Grade 12 student expected to graduate at the end of AY 2019-2020; and those who graduated from K-12 pilot schools and have not enrolled in any technical/diploma/degree programs after graduation with a GWA of not lower than 82%.

2. Passer of PEPT/ALS or NFEA & E Program following DepEd regulations and therefore certified eligible for admission to college/tertiary level

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a government educational institution governed by Republic Act Number 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations contained in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Circular No. 4, series 1997. PUP is one of the country's highly competent educational institution.

UPDATES

Stay tuned at this page for updates on PUPCET 2020 results. You may also visit the official website of PUP (https://www.pup.edu.ph/) for other information.

Note: PRC Board News is here to dessiminate valuable announcements from PUP. This is part of our commitment to deliver timely and relevant information for all takers of entrance/licensure exams in the country.

September 2020 LET: Schedule, online application, requirements

MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) opens the online application for September 2020 Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) or teachers board exam. View here the schedule, opening of online application or processing, deadline of filing applications, requirements and target release of LET result.

According to PRC Resolution No. 1210 Series of 2019, the teachers board exam is scheduled on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Metro Manila, all regional offices nationwide and including Zamboanga, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Catanduanes, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, Catarman, Jolo, Sulu, Tawi-tawi and Kidapawan.

PRC announced on May 8 the rescheduling of March 2020 LET to September. Board exams were cancelled due to oronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis and the declaration of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) by the government to contain the spread of the illness. This means that around 300,000 educators are expected to take the exam on September 27.

NOTE: PRC said that those applicants who have filed their application for examination and issued Notice of Admission (NOA) will no longer be required to file a new application.

READ: New schedule March and April 2020 postponed PRC board exams

The opening of online processing for September 2020 LET will start on June 1, 2020 and will close on July 29, 2020.

SEPTEMBER 2020 LET SCHEDULE SUMMARY

Name of Examination	Date of Exam	Day	Place	Opening of Online Processing	Deadline in Filing Application
Professional Teachers	September 27, 2020	Sunday	NCR, All Regional Offices;   Zamboanga, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Catanduanes, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan,   Romblon, Catarman, Jolo, Sulu, Tawi-tawi and Kidapawan	June 1, 2020	July 29, 2020

ONLINE APPLICATION

Applicants are encouraged to use PRC's online application system called LERIS (Licensure Examination and Registration Information System) for convenience and to expedite the payment process.

LINKS: https://online.prc.gov.ph/ or https://online1.prc.gov.ph/

Read the step by step guide on PRC's online services here:

READ: PRC online application for board exam 2020 step-by-step guide

PAYMENT METHOD

If you select PRC-Cashier, then you have to pay at the selected appointment place. Other options include LandBank, GCash, UCPB, Paymaya and any debit and credit cards.

PRC advised applicants to secure all requirements before proceeding to selected branch to avoid any inconvenience.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. A citizen of the Philippines or an alien whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines

2. At least eighteen (18) years old

3. Of good moral character and good reputation with high moral values; has not been convicted by final judgment by court for an offense involving moral turpitude

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST-TIMERS

1. NSO / PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)

2. NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants only)

3. Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks "For Board Examination Purposes" (original and photocopy)

4. Payment: P900.00

5. FOR TEACHERS IN SECONDARY GRADE: A bachelor's degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor and the degrees which shall be considered equivalent; must have to take at least 18 units in Professional Education, or a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences with at least ten units in professional education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOVAL

• For Teachers in Elementary Level: BSEED or equivalent
• For Teachers in Secondary Level: A bachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor and the degrees which shall be considered equivalent must have to take at least 18 units in Professional Education, or a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least ten units in professional education .
• For Teachers in Pre-school Level: A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (BECED) or equivalent
• For Teachers in vocational and two-year technical course: A bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent, with at least 18 units in professional education.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPEATER

1. Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks "For Board Examination Purposes" (original and photocopy)

2. NSO / PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)

LIMITED USE OF CALCULATOR

PRC announced the limited use of calculator for teacher board exam. This includes the following conditions:

1. Only Mathematics major (under Specialization subject) would require examinees to use the calculator.

2. Calculators have the following features only: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, trigonometric function, logarithm and xy.

3. Only one (1) calculator per examinee shall be allowed inside the examination room.

4. All calculators shall be thoroughly inspected by the examination personnel.

The modification is pursuant to Resolution No. 25, series of 2019 issued by the Board for Professional Teachers. See complete details here.

PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS

In the September 2019 LET, PRC released results fifty (50) working days after the exam. A total of 28,973 elementary teachers out of 92,440 examinees (31.34%) and 54,179 secondary teachers out of 136,523 examinees (39.68%) successfully passed the LET. Kezia Keren Ambag of Philippine Normal University - Mindanao, Joshua Sebigan Canseco of Mindanao State University - Gensan and Anjo Jurado Literatus of Saint Mary's College - Tagum earned the highest place in Elementary Level. Marlou Pugoy Camano of University of Southern Mindanao-Kidapawan led the passers for Secondary Level. University of Southeatern Philippines (USeP) - Tagum topped the schools for elementary with 96.07%. University of the Philippines (UP) - Los Banos dominated the secondary level test with 98.00% passing rate.

In the March 2019 LET, PRC announced results in forty-two (42) working days after the test. A total of 19,659 elementary teachers out of 72,054 examinees (27.28%) and 22,271 secondary teachers out of 85,823 examinees (25.95%) successfully passed the LET. Stephanie Apple Miguel Piodo of Compostela Valley State College - Montevista Branch topped the elementary level with 93.20%. Honey Gracielle Decosto Baclayo of University of Mindanao - Davao City led the passers for Secondary level with 93.40%. University of Southeatern Philippines (USeP) - Tagum led the schools for elementary with 85.71%. University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman topped the secondary level test with 90.77% passing rate.

UPDATES

As indicated in PRC Resolution No. 1210 Series of 2019, release of September 2020 LET Results is on December 11. But due to the volume of takers and the COVID-19 pandemic, delay in the release of results is expected.

Monitor this page for the updates or visit the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for more information.

LIST: PRC offices resume frontline services on June 1

MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will open and resume frontline services beginning June 1, 2020 (Monday) as the government imposed less stringent restrictions in Metro Manila and other previously tagged high-risk areas.

This is pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force Resolution No. 40 dated May 27, 2020, placing high-to-moderate-risk provinces and cities under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and low-risk cities and provinces, under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ).

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday night said the capital region, Davao City, Regions 2, 3,4-A, Pangasinan and Albay will be placed under GCQ from June 1 to 15. Mandaue City in Cebu will also be under GCQ according to update from the IATF.

Starting June 1, the following PRC offices will resume operations:

• PRC CENTRAL OFFICE (Morayta)
• PRC NCR (Morayta)
• PRC-PICC (PICC, Pasay City)
• PRC REGION III (San Fernando, Pampanga)
• PRC OSSCO Palayan (Palayan, Nueva Ecija)
• PRC CEBU (Mandaue City, Cebu)

The following APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE shall be implemented in accommodating previously scheduled appointments in PRC PICC, PRC Cebu, PRC Region III and PRC OSSCO Palayan:

TRANSACTIONS	ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT	NEW APPOINTMENT
APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION, INITIAL REGISTRATION, RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDs (PICs), REQUEST FOR DUPLICATE IDs, and CERTIFICATION OF PASSING/RATING	March 16 – March 20	June 1 – June 5
	March 23 – March 27	June 8 – June 11
	March 30 – April 3	June 15 – June 19
	April 6 – April 8	June 22 – June 26
	April 13 – April 17	June 29-July 3
	April 20 – April 24	July 6 – July 10
	April 27 – April 30	July 13 – July 17
	May 4 – May 8	July 20 – July 24
	May 11 – May 15	July 27 – July 31
	May 18 – May 22	August 3 – August 7
	May 28 – May 29	August 10 – August 14

NOTE: PRC PICC will only cater Renewal of PICs, Application of Examination and Initial Registration.

Transactions under the new appointment schedule should be made on the same day of the week as in the original schedule. (Example: if the original appointment schedule falls on a Tuesday, transaction shall be made also on a Tuesday within the new appointment week) However, if the appointment in the new schedule falls on a holiday it shall be accommodated on the following working day.

To facilitate smooth transaction, the clients are advised to strictly follow and observe the health and safety protocols being implemented by PRC.

For further concerns and queries, please contact the concerned PRC offices at the email addresses provided in the links below: Central office and Regional offices.

Medtech board exam online application, requirements August 2020

MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is now accepting online applications for August 2020 Medical Technologist (Medtech) board exam. View here the schedule, opening of online application or processing, deadline of filing applications, requirements and target release of result.

UPDATE: PRC postpones August 2020 Medtech board exam

According to PRC Resolution No. 1210 Series of 2019, the medtech board exam is scheduled on August 29 and 30 in NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao.

NOTE: In the new schedule of March-June 2020 postponed board exam, following the imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine in almost all areas of the country due to COVID-19, PRC said medtech board exam is set on August 30 and 31, 2020 per PRC through its Resolution No. 1237 (s.2020).


The opening of online processing for August 2020 Medtech board exam will start on May 29, 2020 and will end on July 30, 2020.

NOTE: Those applicants who have filed their application for examination and issued Notice of Admission (NOA) will no longer be required to file a new application.

AUGUST 2020 MEDTECH BOARD EXAM SCHEDULE

LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS	NEW DATE/S OF LICENSURE EXAMINATION	DAY/S	PLACE/S	OPENING OF ONLINE APPLICATION	DEADLINE IN FILING OF APPLICATION
Medical Technologists	August   30 and 31, 2020	Sunday,   Monday	NCR,   Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Rosales,   Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga	May   29, 2020	July   30, 2020

ONLINE APPLICATION

Medtech board exam applicants are encouraged to use PRC's online application system called LERIS (Licensure Examination and Registration Information System).

Here are the links: https://online.prc.gov.ph/ or https://online1.prc.gov.ph/

In case you have confusion on the online form, you may check the the step-by-step guide here:

READ: PRC online application for board exam 2020 step-by-step guide

PAYMENT OPTIONS

If you select PRC-Cashier, then you have to pay at the selected appointment place. Other options include LandBank, GCash, UCPB, Paymaya and any debit and credit cards.

PRC advised applicants to secure all requirements before proceeding to selected branch to avoid any inconvenience.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Medical Technology
• BS Public Health
• NSO / PSA Birth Certificate
• NSO / PSA Marriage Contract (for married female applicants)
• Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks "For Board Examination Purposes"
• First Timer & Repeater: Payment: P900.00

NOTE: After three (3)unsuccessful examinations, the applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Completeion of a REFRESHER Course from a school of medical technology recognized or or accredited by CHED- FTB.

PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS

In the March 2019 Medtech board exam, PRC named 2,801 out of 4,092 who passed the exams. Cagayan State University (CSU) - Andrews Campus and Adventist University of the Philippines dominated the licensure exam with 100% passing rate. John Steward Buenavista Alberto from CSU-Andrews Campus and Zairah de Leon Monjardin from Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation obtained the highest place with identical grade of 91.10%.

In the September 2019 Medtech board exam, a total of 4,743 out of 6,453 passed the tests. Cebu Doctors University led the schools with 100% passing rate.Reiven John Borbon Bernales from University of San Agustin topped the board with 90.50%.

UPDATES AND RELEASE OF MEDTECH RESULTS

According to PRC Resolution No. 1210 s. 2019, the target release of Medtech board exam results is after four (4) working days or on September 3. With the addition of takers from the postponed March exam, delay on announcement of results is also expected.

Always monitor this site and our social media channels for PRC exam-related announcements. You may also check the official website of PRC for more information.