ADDU Achieves 100% Passing Rate in Oct 2026 Chemical Technician Licensure Exam
Ateneo de Davao University has produced 21 new Registered Chemical Technicians after all of its examinees passed the Chemical Technician Licensure Examination (CTLE) in October 2026.
According to the official results of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the University posted a 100% passing rate, which is significantly above the national passing rate of 86.85%.
University passers from Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
The new licensed technicians are graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering programs. Eight of the BS Chemistry graduates also passed the Chemists Licensure Examination earlier this month, making them both Registered Chemists and Registered Chemical Technicians.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry graduates who passed are Jean Karla Baiño, Cassandra Gail Capul, Joules Acre Lao, Jane Anne Ortizo, Geisha Maw Papellero, Virliane Faith Quimsing, Christian Nicholas Rubante, Jean-Dave Almoore Tancinco, and Sharmaine Andrea Valenzona.
From the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, the passers are Mack Lauron Ang, Christian Cacacho, Mariah Cruz, Yuen Xander Cua, Ellaine Mae Gumagay, Alionn Allen Horcera, Ella Jean Lanote, Althea Gwyneth Mata, Shana Georgyne Nicolas, and Elena Gayle Remoroza.
A shared success of the milestone
The University acknowledged the school leaders and academic units behind the result. From the School of Arts and Sciences, it recognized Dr. Nelly Z. Limbadan, RPsy, RPm, CSCLP, Dean; Dr. Agnes T. Aranas, Assistant Dean of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Cluster; and Dr. Joval C. Afalla, Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry. The faculty, staff, and students of the department were likewise thanked for their continued support and guidance.
ADDU also extended its gratitude to the School of Engineering and Architecture, led by Dr. Renyl B. Barroca, ME, Dean, and Engr. Ma. Leah Flor A. de Castro, Chairperson of the Department of Chemical Engineering, together with the department’s faculty, staff, and students.
