Silliman University (SU) produced 10 newly registered chemists, including a topnotcher, and seven newly registered chemical technicians in the October 2026 Chemists and Chemical Technician Licensure Examinations, respectively.
Ela Marie Pinanonang secured the seventh-highest score nationwide in the Chemists Licensure Examination with a rating of 93.45%, leading the University’s 10 newly registered chemists.
SU recorded a 71.43% overall passing rate in the examination and an 87.50% passing rate among first-time takers.
According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 914 out of 1,197 examinees nationwide passed the Chemists Licensure Examination, equivalent to a national passing rate of 76.36%.
Joining Pinanonang as newly registered chemists are Princess Maureen Abarca, Josiah Dave Calumpang, Jane Kimberly Cordora, Ysabelle Famorcan, Mikyle Reynan Guanzon, Cherryl Largo, Vhon Dave Mascardo, Jerich Ivan Paaslibo, and Francis Jeus Poquita.
Meanwhile, SU achieved a 100% passing rate in the October 2026 Chemical Technician Licensure Examination, with all seven examinees successfully earning their professional licenses.
The newly registered chemical technicians are Jiro Eduardo Abella, Kiana Yen Telisha Amistoso, Cherryl Largo, Jerich Ivan Paaslibo, Julianne Kirsten Ramayrat, Richelle Anna Taub, and Von Kenneth Villamil.
Nationwide, the PRC reported that 3,250 out of 3,742 examinees passed the Chemical Technician Licensure Examination, representing a national passing rate of 86.85%.
Notably, Largo and Paaslibo successfully passed both licensure examinations.
Silliman University congratulates its newly registered chemists and chemical technicians, as well as the faculty and staff who contributed to their preparation and success.
