UST Graduate Tops September 2026 Librarians Licensure Exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced the passers of the September 2026 Librarians Computer-based Licensure Examination. Natalie Ericca Tan Malubag, a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), emerged as the topnotcher with an outstanding rating of 92.65% among the 760 successful examinees. The rest of the examinees who made it to the top ten list are as follows: [List of other top ten passers not provided in the original text, thus omitted here for accuracy]. This examination is crucial for ensuring the quality of professional librarians in the Philippines, aiming to maintain and enhance the standards of information services provided to the public. Successful candidates are expected to possess extensive knowledge and skills in library management, cataloging, information retrieval, and user assistance. Malubag's achievement at the top of the list may reflect the high quality of education in library and information science programs offered by Philippine higher education institutions. The presence of graduates from other universities in the top ten further indicates a nationwide pool of talented individuals. As the importance of education and information access continues to grow in the Philippines, the results of professional licensure examinations serve as key indicators for the development of related fields and human resource cultivation. Information Source: GMA News Philippines