The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that over 70,000 examinees passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) held on September 21 and November 30. At the elementary level, 21,967 out of 43,035 passed, while 57,729 out of 79,493 succeeded at the secondary level.
On December 21, 2025, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released results for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). The exams took place on September 21 and November 30, with over 70,000 examinees passing.
For elementary teachers, 21,967 out of 43,035 succeeded. Topping the list was Christel Zamora de los Reyes from Cebu Normal University with a score of 94.40 percent. In second place were Irish Glenne Dioses Carpio of Araullo University, Mary Antonette Muñoz Jalosjos of Saint Vincent College-Dipolog City, and Nicole Angela Serrano Soro of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Cabanatuan, all with 93.80 percent. Marsha Mae Mantalaba Tapic of Cebu Normal University ranked third at 93.60 percent.
For secondary teachers, 57,729 out of 79,493 passed. Jed Vincent Requilme Abadia of Cebu Normal University led with 94.80 percent. He was followed by James Brian Pantilgan Banag, also from Cebu Normal University, and Jan Kenrey Dalag Licayan of the University of the Philippines-Cebu, both scoring 94.60 percent. Third place went to Raidar Metoda Lasala of the Philippine Normal University-Visayas, Christine Ese Salmero Perez of Cebu Normal University, and Recto Mantilla Ruiz Jr. of the North Eastern Mindanao State University-Main, all with 94.40 percent.
These results highlight the strong preparation of aspiring educators in the country, crucial for improving education quality in the Philippines. — Bella Cariaso