LERT RESULTS 2026 – The February 2026 Respiratory Therapist Licensure Exam (LERT) results, including the complete list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools, and performance of schools, are released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on February 10, 2026, immediately after the exams.
PRC conducted the computer-based licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Pagadian, Pampanga, and Tuguegarao on February 9 and 10, 2026.
The licensure examination was conducted by the Board of Respiratory Therapy, composed of Chairman Julita V. Toledo and members Senen O. Teope and Jesus M. Espinas.
LERT February 2026 Results Summary
- TOP 10 PASSERS: February 2026 Respiratory Therapist board exam
- PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS: February 2026 Respiratory Licensure Exam
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on FEBRUARY 9 & 10, 2026
Released on FEBRUARY 10, 2026
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Release of Results
According to PRC Resolution No. 2113 s. 2025, the results of the February 2026 Respiratory Therapist Licensure Examination (LERT) will be released on Friday, February 13, 2026, three (3) working days after the tests.
Due to the computer-based format of the examination, the LERT results are expected to be released immediately after the tests. Examinees may anticipate the official results as early as Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Note: The release of the Respiratory Therapist Board Exam results may vary and could be posted earlier or later than the expected date. For reference, the February 2025 LERT results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of exam. We recommend bookmarking this page and following our social media channels to stay updated with the latest and most accurate announcements.
Registration and Oathtaking
PRC announced that registration for the issuance of the Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be conducted online. Passers are advised to visit the official PRC website at https://online.prc.gov.ph/ and follow the step-by-step instructions for initial registration.
Date of Registration: TBA
Those who will register are required to bring the following:
- downloaded duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
- notice of admission (for identification only)
- 2 pieces passport sized pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)
- 2 sets of documentary stamps
- 1 piece short brown envelope
All successful examinees are required to personally complete their registration and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.
Meanwhile, the schedule and venue for the oathtaking ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Coverage of Examination
The February 2026 Respiratory Therapist board exams covered topics from Diagnostics, Pathophysiology, Respiratory Care and Neonatal and Pediatric Care.
Previous Examinations
In the February 2025 Respiratory Therapists Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) reported that 853 out of 1,097 examinees passed. Erma Mae Yongco Sanchez of Cebu Doctors University led the passers with a 94.00% rating.
During the February 2024 exams, 1,077 out of 1,383 examinees successfully made the cut, with Adrian Justin Gallo Marasigan of Perpetual Help College of Manila topping the board at 91.75%.
In February 2023, a total of 955 out of 1,345 examinees passed the licensure test. Prince Joshua Guzman Carag (Cagayan State University–Andrews Campus), Elaine Fleur Usman Fino (Emilio Aguinaldo College–Dasmariñas), Shaira Lynneth Ludovice (University of Perpetual Help System–Laguna), Hiyasmin Cortez Ramos (CSU–Andrews Campus), and Michel Josef Maglantay Ramos (University of Batangas) shared the top spot with identical ratings of 90.75%.
Meanwhile, in February 2022, only 194 out of 397 examinees passed, with John Fredrick Decierdo Tabañag of Cebu Doctors University emerging as the topnotcher with an 89.25% score.
Statistics of Respiratory Therapist board exam in the previous exams:
| Exam Date | Total Examinees | Total Passers | Passing Rate | Days before results release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1,097 | 853 | 77.76% | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1,383 | 1,077 | 77.87% | 2 |
| February 2023 | 1,345 | 955 | 71.00% | 2 |
| February 2022 | 397 | 194 | 48.87% | 2 |
| September 2021 | 186 | 109 | 58.60% | 2 |
| March 2021 | 467 | 294 | 62.96% | 2 |
| September 2019 | 1,227 | 838 | 68.30% | 2 |
| September 2018 | 1,018 | 740 | 72.69% | 2 |
| September 2017 | 974 | 597 | 61.29% | 1 |
| September 2016 | 818 | 582 | 71.15% | 1 |
| September 2015 | 600 | 407 | 67.83% | 3 |
| September 2014 | 618 | 382 | 61.81% | 2 |
LERT Updates
PRC Board News will update this page immediately for the February 2026 Respiratory Therapist Licensure Exam (LERT) list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools once results are out online.
