Silliman PRC licensure exam topnotchers receive cash incentives
Silliman University (SU) awarded cash incentives to its topnotchers in the September 2026 Psychometricians, Psychologists, and Social Workers Licensure Examinations in recognition of their outstanding performance.
The distribution of checks was led by Dr. Lily Ann D. Bautista, vice president for Academic Affairs and Research (VPAAR), joined by Dr. Alana Leilani C. Narciso, College of Arts and Sciences dean; Dr. Michele Joan D. Valbuena, Psychology Department chair; and Asst. Prof. Serlyn E. Sanson, Social Work Department chair.
SU produced three psychometrician topnotchers: Niña Vianessa L. Alicante (7th), Dane Zelle D. Digal (8th), and Robe Joanne B. Pareñas (10th), alongside 146 newly licensed psychometricians. The University recorded a 97.24% overall passing rate, surpassing the national rate of 91.72%.
In the Psychologists Licensure Examination, Kayla Katerina L. Zosa placed seventh nationwide, with SU’s Psychology Graduate Programs achieving a 100% passing rate and producing six newly licensed psychologists.
Meanwhile, Vanessa Carmel B. Regalado ranked ninth in the Social Workers Licensure Examination with a rating of 91.60%. SU also ranked eighth among top-performing schools in its category, producing 34 newly licensed social workers with a 94.44% overall passing rate.
