8 of Top 10 passers in Architecture licensure exam are from Mindanao
Graduates from Mindanao-based universities dominated the top 10 list of the June 2026 Architecture licensure exam in the Philippines. Several schools in the region achieved a 100% passing rate for their examinees.
Why it matters
This highlights the rising academic competitiveness of regional universities in the Philippines outside of the capital, signaling a shift in educational excellence.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 27 June 2026) – Eight of the Top 10 passers in the Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA) are graduates of Mindanao schools, with the topnotcher coming from the University of the Philippines-Mindanao, results posted on the website of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) showed.
The article is a straightforward report of exam results based on official data from the Professional Regulation Commission.
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