CE Examinees Petition PRC to Move Licensure Exam to an Earlier Date
Civil Engineering graduates set to take the September 27–28, 2025 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination (CELE) are appealing to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to reconsider its decision to postpone the exam to November 22–23, 2025 due to the incoming typhoon. While examinees recognize and respect PRC’s commitment to prioritize public safety, many are requesting that the rescheduled date be moved to a closer and earlier timeframe—ideally within one to two weeks after the typhoon passes.
Civil Engineering graduates set to take the September 27–28, 2025 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination (CELE) are appealing to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to reconsider its decision to postpone the exam to November 22–23, 2025 due to the incoming typhoon.
While examinees recognize and respect PRC’s commitment to prioritize public safety, many are requesting that the rescheduled date be moved to a closer and earlier timeframe—ideally within one to two weeks after the typhoon passes.
According to the petition posted by Mr. Francisco R. Onde, the one-month delay presents several major challenges:
Extended Financial Burden – Many provincial takers have already booked travel and lodging near testing centers. A month-long delay forces them to either extend accommodations or rebook at additional costs.
Emotional and Mental Toll – The sudden extension prolongs the stress and anxiety of the review season, with examinees worried about burnout and loss of peak conditioning.
Disruption of Plans – Graduates who arranged employment, training, or further studies post-exam face delays and financial setbacks.
Unfair Impact on Non-NCR Examinees – While 31.1% of examinees come from Metro Manila, the majority are from the Visayas and Mindanao, where logistical challenges and expenses are much greater.
Historical Precedents – Examinees point out that in previous postponements due to calamities, reschedules were made within one to two weeks, not nearly a month later.
In their appeal, the examinees emphasized that they are not questioning PRC’s safety protocols, but only asking for a more considerate reschedule that balances safety with their welfare.
“We remain grateful for PRC’s commitment to public safety and fairness, and we trust that our voices as future civil engineers will be heard with compassion and understanding,” the petition reads.
FULL STATEMENT AND PETITION: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RxyihsskJ/
TO SIGN THE PETITION: https://forms.gle/SKKDSmsMsY2ksnYF8