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CELE · PRC RESULTS WATCHSEPTEMBER 2026

CELE September 2026 Results Are Out: Official Passers, Top 10 and Schools

Released na ang official PRC results: 6,337 sa 17,062 examinees ang pumasa. View the passers list, Top 10 and school performance.

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Ageless Ambition: 81-Year-Old Engineer-Hopeful Takes on the Board Exam Calculator-Free

On September 26–27, 2026, hundreds of aspiring engineers gathered in Cagayan de Oro City for the Civil Engineers Licensure Examination. Among the crowd of fresh graduates and young professionals stood Mr. Flaviano Jr. Verad Abragan, a figure who immediately redefined what it means to pursue a lifelong dream. Turning 82 this December 24, Mr. Abragan took on one of the country's most rigorous professional board exams without using a calculator—relying entirely on foundational knowledge, mental arithmetic, and decades of determination.

Anonymous

10/1/2026

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Fast-Track Your Engineering Career: Exclusive COSH SO2 Discounts for September 2026 CELE Takers!

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Fast-Track Your Engineering Career: Exclusive COSH SO2 Discounts for September 2026 CELE Takers!

Passing the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE) is a monumental milestone, but adding a DOLE-Accredited Safety Officer 2 (SO2) certification to your resume right away gives you an immediate competitive edge in job hunting, project site compliance, and career progression. To support future Civil Engineers on their journey, Inhinyerong Sibil is offering an exclusive discount for all September 2026 CELE Takers! Simply present your Notice of Admission (NOA) to unlock special pricing and flexible payment terms.

Anonymous

10/1/2026

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Guardians of the Blueprint: Understanding the PRC Board of Civil Engineering

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Guardians of the Blueprint: Understanding the PRC Board of Civil Engineering

For every aspiring Civil Engineer in the Philippines, few names carry as much weight, respect, and anticipation as the members of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Civil Engineering. Commonly referred to by examinees as the "CELE Examiners," this distinguished three-member panel is tasked with crafting, evaluating, and maintaining the standards of the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination (CELE). The board consists of Chairperson Engr. Praxedes P. Bernardo, together with Board Members Engr. Pericles P. Dakay and Dr. Romeo A. Estañero. Together, they represent a high bar of academic rigor, industry expertise, and professional ethics.

Anonymous

10/1/2026

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PICE Unveils Official Guidelines for the 41st National Civil Engineering Students’ Quiz

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) has officially released the guidelines and timetable for the 41st National Civil Engineering Students’ Quiz (41st NCESQ). Spearheaded by Engr. Aure Flo A. Oraya, Chair of the Awards & Student Affairs Committee, and noted by PICE National President Engr. Nerie D. Bueno, the annual competition gathers top civil engineering students from across the country to showcase their technical prowess.

Anonymous

9/26/2026

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Room Assignment - September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE)

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Room Assignment - September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE)

PRC instructs examinees to report to their school/building assignment before 6:30 A.M. on the first examination day to verify their room and seat number. The PRC also emphasizes that late examinees will not be admitted. Calculator compliance remains one of the important things examinees should check before the CELE. The PRC's Board Resolution No. 05, Series of 2024 provides the updated list of non-programmable calculators allowed for the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination.

Anonymous

9/23/2026

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PICE Opens Filing of Certificate of Candidacy for 2027 National Board of Directors

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) has officially opened the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the upcoming PICE 2027 Election of Officers and Directors. Qualified civil engineers across the country are invited to submit their candidacies before the deadline on October 20, 2026. To ensure a fair and transparent election process, the PICE Screening and Qualifications Committee issued Screening and Qualifications Committee Circular 2026-01, detailing the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for prospective candidates.

Anonymous

9/23/2026

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Ageless Ambition: 81-Year-Old Engineer-Hopeful Takes on the Board Exam Calculator-Free

Anonymous

10/1/2026

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Guardians of the Blueprint: Understanding the PRC Board of Civil Engineering

Anonymous

10/1/2026

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Room Assignment - September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE)

Anonymous

9/23/2026

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September 2026 Civil Engineering Board Exam: Room Assignments, Exam Program, Testing Centers and Important Reminders

The September 2026 CELE is just around the corner. With the examination program now providing the official subject schedule and PRC releasing room assignments by testing center, examinees should use the remaining days to finalize their preparations, check their requirements, and familiarize themselves with their assigned venue. Double-check your room assignment. Check your calculator. Prepare your documents. Arrive early. You've prepared for this. Now it's time to give it your best shot. For the latest room assignments and official announcements, always verify information through the PRC official website. Sources: Professional Regulation Commission / Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering; PRC 2026 Schedule of Examinations; PRC Civil Engineers Licensure Examination Program dated June 30, 2026.

Anonymous

9/21/2026

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RMELE List of Passers: April 2026 Registered Master Electrician Licensure Exam Results

The licensure examination was administered on April 21–22, 2026, across various testing centers nationwide, including NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.

Anonymous

4/23/2026

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REELE RESULTS April 2026: Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Exam Exam Passers

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 3,769 out of 6,556 examinees successfully passed the Registered Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination, while 493 out of 882 examinees passed the Registered Master Electricians Licensure Examination conducted in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga this April 2026.

Anonymous

4/23/2026

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Holding the Fire Through the Storm: The Journey of Engr. Renzo A. Gantala, 7th Placer of the November 2025 CELE

For Engr. Renzo A. Gantala, earning Rank 7 in the November 2025 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination was not a sudden breakthrough, but the culmination of years of quiet preparation, discipline, and unwavering faith—tested by uncertainty, setbacks, and even natural disasters. At 23 years old, Engr. Renzo comes from Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, and is a proud graduate of Southern Leyte State University–Sogod. His journey reflects the story of many aspiring engineers who may not begin with certainty, but choose to stay, persist, and ultimately excel.

Anonymous

12/13/2025

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Hardhat, Crown, and Courage: How Engr. Andrea Ravanzo Cayabyab Became Miss Universe Pangasinan 2025 and a Licensed Civil Engineer

From solving complex engineering problems to representing her province on the national stage, Engr. Andrea Ravanzo Cayabyab embodies the modern Filipina who refuses to be boxed into a single identity. A graduate of PHINMA University of Pangasinan, a November 2025 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination passer, and the Miss Universe Philippines Pangasinan 2025, Andrea’s journey is one defined by discipline, purpose, and courage. She stands as proof that a woman can confidently wear both a hardhat and a crown—without having to choose between the two.

Anonymous

12/13/2025

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Rising to Rank 1: The Journey of Engr. Jonathan Conrad Yu, November 2025 CELE Topnotcher

When the results of the November 2025 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination were released, one name stood above all - Engr. Jonathan Conrad G. Yu, the Top 1 Placer, embodying not just brilliance, but discipline, humility, and a quiet consistency that defined his path. At 24 years old, Jonathan Yu’s story reflects both talent and grounded determination. A graduate of the University of San Carlos, he grew up sharpening his analytical mind through math competitions and even cultivated the quirky ability to solve a Rubik’s cube in 15 seconds. Outside academics, he enjoys basketball, food trips, and listening to BINI - a reminder that topnotchers are very much human, too.

Anonymous

12/7/2025

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No Medals, No Quiz Bee Achievements, No Latin Honors: How Engr. Angelo De Jesus Cabungcal Nearly Topped the Board with an 89.00% Average

Some achievers start with a clear direction. Others discover their purpose along the way. For Engr. Angelo De Jesus Cabungcal, what began as uncertainty transformed into discipline, growth, and an inspiring pursuit of excellence - one that brought him close to topnotcher-level performance. Engr. Angelo describes himself as an “average student.” No medals, no quiz bee achievements, no Latin honors.

Anonymous

12/7/2025

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From Failing Integral Calculus to Top 10 in the November 2025 CELE: The “Redemption Arc” of Engr. Raniel Dann Irag

Behind every topnotcher is a story and Engr. Raniel Dann M. Irag’s story is one of redemption, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to become the best version of himself. Hailing from Davao City and a proud graduate of Ateneo de Davao University, Engr. Irag’s journey toward becoming a Top 10 passer in the November 2025 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination (CELE) is anchored not only in academic discipline, but in deep personal purpose.

Anonymous

12/7/2025

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Shaping Success with Integrity: The Journey of Engr. John Lester P. Galit, Top 9 Civil Engineer Licensure Exam Passer

For Engr. John Lester, who placed Top 9 in the November 2025 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination, the journey was not just about mastering formulas or memorizing codes. It was about knowing himself deeply - his limits, his strengths, and the mindset he needed to carry all the way to the finish line. A proud BS Civil Engineering major in Structural Engineering graduate from Batangas State University – Alangilan, John Lester’s story is one built on quiet determination and a genuine desire to make the people he loves proud.

Anonymous

12/5/2025

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