MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Social Workers released results of the September 2025 Social Worker Licensure Exam (SWLE) today, September 15, 2025 (Monday), three (3) working days after the exam.
As announced, 7,334 out of 9,647 (76.02%) successfully passed the September 2025 SWLE.
The results of examination with respect to five (5) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations.
The September 2025 SWLE Results include the official list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools.
PRC administered the Social Worker licensure exam in Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga on September 8, 9, and 10, 2025.
Related SWLE Results
- List of Passers: A-G | H-O | P-Z
- Top 10: September 2025 Social Worker board exam results
- Performance of Schools: September 2025 Social Worker board exam result
The members of the Board for Social Workers who gave the licensure examination are Hon. Lorna C. Gabad, Chairman; Hon. Rosetta G. Palma, Hon. Fe J. Sinsona and Hon. Ely B. Acosta, Members.
SWLE September 2025 List of Passers
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 & FF. DAYS
Released on SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Release of Results
According to PRC Resolution No. 1927 series of 2024 on 'Schedule of Licensure Examinations for the Year 2025', the target release of September 2025 Social Worker board exam results is on Monday, September 15, 2025, within three (3) working days after the tests.
However, results may be released ahead of the target or on later date, without prior notice.
Update (September 15, 2025 – 8:45 PM): The PRC has confirmed that the results of the September 2025 Social Worker Licensure Examination (SWLE) will be released today.
In their announcement, PRC stated: “Future Registered Social Workers, get ready! The results will be out in just a few hours. Stay primed as the September 2025 Social Worker Licensure Examination results will be released soon!”
Registration and Oathtaking
PRC announced that the initial registration for the issuance of the Professional Identification Card (PIC) and Certificate of Registration will be conducted online. Applicants may complete their initial registration by visiting https://online.prc.gov.ph/ and following the step-by-step instructions provided on the portal.
Registration Schedule: Starting November 11, 2025
Requirements for Registration:
- Duly accomplished and downloaded Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal)
- Notice of Admission (for identification purposes only)
- Two (2) passport-size photos, colored with white background and name tag
- Two (2) sets of documentary stamps
- One (1) short brown envelope
All successful examinees are required to personally register and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals as part of the official process.
Details regarding the mass oathtaking ceremony—including the date and venue—will be released in a separate announcement by the PRC.
Coverage of Exam
The three-day exam covered the following subjects:
Day 1: human behavior and social environment and social welfare policies, programs and services;
Day 2: Social Work Practice I with Field Instruction I and Social Work Practice II with Field Instruction II;
Day 3: Social Work Practice III with Field Instruction III.
Previous Examinations
The September 2024 Social Workers Licensure Examination (SWLE) produced 4,587 new social workers out of 7,113 examinees. Results were published just three (3) working days after the exams.
In September 2023, the PRC also released the SWLE results within three (3) working days, with 3,878 passers out of 6,833 candidates.
For the September 2022 SWLE, results came out in the same three (3) working days, yielding 2,955 successful examinees from 4,723 takers.
Meanwhile, in the February 2022 board exams, results were posted after four (4) working days. Out of 1,211 examinees, only 533 made the cut.
Here's summary of previous Social Worker licensure examinations:
| Exam Date | Total Examinees | Total Passers | Passing Rate | Days before results release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7,113 | 4,587 | 64.49% | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6,833 | 3,878 | 56.75% | 3 |
| September 2022 | 4,723 | 2,955 | 62.57% | 3 |
| February 2022 | 1,211 | 533 | 44.01% | 4 |
| August 2021 | 1,621 | 612 | 37.75% | 4 |
| February 2021 | 1,473 | 495 | 33.60% | 3 |
| August 2019 | 5,880 | 2,723 | 46.31% | 3 |
| July 2018 | 5,020 | 2,508 | 49.96% | 3 |
| July 2017 | 5,997 | 3,951 | 65.88% | 3 |
| July 2015 | 2,654 | 1,817 | 68.46% | 2 |
| June 2014 | 2,031 | 1,110 | 54.65% | 2 |
| June 2013 | 1,827 | 1,015 | 55.56% | 2 |
| June 2012 | 1,429 | 893 | 62.49% | 2 |
PRC Offices Directory
If you have any concerns or need assistance from the Professional Regulation Commission, please refer to the contact details of the PRC Central or Regional Offices available on the agency’s official website.
You may also reach out the Licensure Exam Division through the following email contacts: licensure.division@prc.gov.ph or licensure.office@prc.gov.ph.
LERIS Account Assistance
For assistance with your LERIS account, including resetting password and technical issue, you may email technicalassistance@prc.gov.ph with a screenshot and a brief description of the problem.
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