PRC Announces 115 Pass Landscape Architects Licensure Examination This July 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 115 out of 126 examinees successfully passed the July 2026 Landscape Architects Computer-Based Licensure Examination, reflecting another strong performance from aspiring professionals seeking to join the country’s growing landscape architecture sector.
According to the PRC, the computer-based licensure examination was conducted in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Cebu in July 2026 under the supervision of the Board of Landscape Architecture. The examination serves as the final requirement for graduates aspiring to become licensed landscape architects authorized to practice the profession in the Philippines.
Exam Statistics & Passing Rate
| Exam Date | No. of Examinees | No. of Passers | Passing Rate |
| July 2024 | 142 | 91 | 64.08% |
| July 2023 | 112 | 64 | 57.14% |
| July 2022 | 114 | 74 | 64.91% |
| July 2019 | 75 | 41 | 54.67% |
| July 2018 | 86 | 40 | 46.51% |
| July 2017 | 71 | 37 | 52.11% |
| July 2016 | 73 | 51 | 69.86% |
| March 2014 | 44 | 24 | 54.55% |
| March 2013 | 31 | 20 | 64.52% |
| March 2012 | 33 | 22 | 66.67% |
Out of the 126 individuals who took the examination, 115 successfully earned passing marks, resulting in a high overall passing rate that highlights the preparedness of many examinees. The successful candidates are now one step closer to officially entering the profession after completing the remaining requirements set by the commission, including the registration process and the taking of the professional oath.
The Board of Landscape Architecture that administered the licensure examination was headed by Officer-in-Charge Hon. Cecilia H. Tence, together with Board Member Hon. Elizabeth H. Espino. The board ensured that the examination was conducted fairly and in accordance with the standards established under Philippine laws governing the practice of landscape architecture.
The Landscape Architects Licensure Examination evaluates the knowledge, technical competence, and professional skills of examinees in areas essential to the profession. These include landscape planning and design, environmental management, ecology, site development, construction methods, landscape technology, history and theory of landscape architecture, professional practice, and other related disciplines necessary for creating sustainable and functional outdoor environments.
Landscape architects play a significant role in shaping parks, open spaces, residential communities, commercial developments, tourism destinations, institutional campuses, waterfronts, and public infrastructure projects. Their expertise helps ensure that developments are environmentally responsible, aesthetically pleasing, climate-resilient, and beneficial to communities.
The increasing importance of sustainable development and climate adaptation has also expanded the demand for licensed landscape architects across both the public and private sectors. Their work contributes to flood mitigation, biodiversity conservation, urban greening, ecological restoration, and the creation of healthier living environments for Filipinos.
The PRC regularly administers licensure examinations to ensure that professionals entering various fields possess the qualifications, competence, and ethical standards required by law. Through these examinations, the commission safeguards the quality of professional services provided to the public while maintaining the integrity of regulated professions in the country.
Following the release of the examination results, the PRC is expected to announce the schedule for the online registration of successful examinees, including the dates for the oathtaking ceremony and the issuance of Professional Identification Cards (PICs) and Certificates of Registration. Newly licensed landscape architects are advised to monitor the PRC’s official announcements regarding documentary requirements and registration procedures.
The release of the July 2026 Landscape Architects Licensure Examination results marks another milestone for the country’s newest licensed professionals. For the 115 successful examinees, passing the examination represents years of academic preparation, practical training, and dedication to a profession that plays an increasingly vital role in promoting sustainable development, environmental protection, and the creation of resilient and livable communities throughout the Philippines.
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAM
Held on July 14-15, 2026
Released on July 16, 2026
1 ALAMIS, VINCENT RUSSEL BAUTISTA
2 ALUMBRO, ARVIN ARMENTIA
3 ANZURES, MARIA KATHERINE CARDENAS
4 ARABE, GIANCARLO CODOY
5 ARCA, MARK ANTHONY SALVANIA
6 AVENIDO, DAYLIN TAMSI
7 AZAGRA, VON GERALD GUZAGO
8 BAESA, NIEL CANBIADO
9 BAUTISTA, FRANCIS EARL
10 BAUTISTA, SHEENA HILLARY MALANAY
11 BORBAJO, MARC BRYAN CURBO
12 BUAC, RHYMN JOHN ORACION
13 BURRO, AMELITA BISCOCHO
14 CABIGAO, CHRISTIAN JAY ROBLES
15 CALALANG, PAULA DOMINIQUE ESPERANZA
16 CALUMPAG, LEVINSON ADRIANO
17 CANLAS, CECILY ANN INGLES
18 CARIÑO, DARYL RONE ANIB
19 CARPIO, JOMEL EDUARD ISIDRO
20 CASTILLO, BRYAN CANILANZA
21 CASTRO, EMERZON TOLENTINO
22 CRISOLOGO, CHRISTIAN JAY CANES
23 CRUZ, ERWIN JANGAS
24 CUISIA, ANN DOMINIQUE SANCHEZ
25 DACUBA, BEA ROSE LIE PASTORES
26 DAGAMI, ROLAND VJECO CERIO
27 DAKAY, KISSA JEAN GERALE
28 DAYCO, ATHEA CRUZ
29 DAYRIT, VINCENT PARUNGAO
30 DAYUNO, VINCE KIER MAHINAY
31 DE GUZMAN, AILIANA VIRA CUADERNO
32 DEJELO, ARVIN GERON DE SAN ANDRES
33 DELA CRUZ, QUENNIE MAE DELOS REYES
34 DELAVIN, FREDERICK ALMOITE
35 DELFINA, JOMARK ARCADIO
36 EDEN, FARA MARIE INA BERNABE
37 ENRIQUEZ, MARY THERESE CALUAG
38 ESTANISLAO, MOIRA SAMANTHA YSABEL ORO
39 ESTORES, CHRISTOPHER ARMAND CAPILI
40 ESTRELLANES, GABRELLE NOREEN ARANCON
41 EUSTAQUIO, RANDYL JOHN MARMETO
42 FELOTEO, GELLIE EUNICE REYES
43 FLORES, DOROTHY JOY CANLAS
44 GARCIA, MARY CHRISTINE MANALOTO
45 GELERA, CHESTER FERNANDEZ
46 GILO, LARA JANE MALTO
47 GIRON, SARAH MAE GAHOL
48 GO, PAULINE KRISTY YEO
49 GUIR, JEANNE HANS LOGICO
50 IGNACIO, CHRISTIAN LLOYD DIAZ
51 INERE, MOSES AARON BALMACEDA
52 INGAL, CINTHIA TOLENTINO
53 LACHICA, MARKY
54 LARAGA, JULIUS ANGELO SABONG
55 LAROSA, ZAVIER MANIO
56 LAZARO, IÑIGO DE GUZMAN
57 LIGUID, JOHN GODFREY MALINAO
58 LLOREN, KATRICE GALE SISON
59 LU, DAVE JUSTIN NG
60 LUCAÑAS, DANNA CREIZL SINSON
61 LUSTRE, CHRISTEL GEAN MADRIO
62 MACARAEG, REGGIE EGOT
63 MANAHAN, JANELLA SOPHIA CARRIAGA
64 MAÑEGO, RONALD JR CALDERON
65 MANUEL, RIANNA CASTRO
66 MARANTAL, MHELVIE IRISH PENOSCAS
67 MATA, GABRIEL HANZ BAYLON
68 MAYOL, JOSEPH RYAN ANG
69 MENDEZ, GEORGE ALEV SING
70 MENTOY, VALERIE INCIONG
71 MESINA, CLAUDETTE ANNE LIMSON
72 MIRANDA, CHELSEA LANNA CAMPOMANES
73 MONTECILLO, SHEN MARI MANDAC
74 MORALES, CHARLAMAINE PAGDANGANAN
75 NARES, JULLA RUSSEL SANTIAGO
76 NICOLAS, JAY-AR PUEDAN
77 NOSDO, MARY KYLA THERESE MUEGO
78 ONTOLAN, AL-MUHMIN DARISH
79 PABONA, JETLYN APOSTOL
80 PADERES JR., MANOLO BARICUATRO
81 PAGUIO, MARIA KREANNE SUZAYNE CRUZ
82 PATAWARAN, KARLA ANNE CASTRO
83 PAULINO, RONA ERICA DANE GATCHALIAN
84 PITIQUEN, GUIA PATRICIA LAGPAO
85 PONCE, VERONICA THERESE CARRILLO
86 QUETUA, FRANCINE DENNICE HERNANDEZ
87 RAMOS, GEOFFREY CLARIZA
88 RAMOS, HANNAH PAULINE CABINGAO
89 RATO, MAE PATLINGRAO
90 RAYCO, GILBERT MATTHEW DELEARNA
91 REJUSO, SOPHIA ALICIA GONZALES
92 REMIGIO, GENESIS SACLAO
93 RESURRECCION, ALLIA MAE JASMIN
94 REYES, KYLA BEATRICE MANLAPIG
95 RICOHERMOSO, ANDREI YVONE RAMOS
96 RIVERA, NOEMI RYE ROCHA
97 SAMBILAY, JHOANNE BANTIGUE
98 SANGALANG, SIDNEY PINTO
99 SANTANDER, ANNA ANGELIKA LAGUARDIA
100 SANTOS, EDNALYN BULANADI
101 SATUR, MA. ALEXA SIENES
102 SORIANO, KASSANDRA VALDEZ
103 SOTERO, KORINNE MICA MAAS
104 SUMALINOG, ADRIEL CHAUNCEY PRESNO
105 SUMALINOG, RAINNETH OLAYER
106 SUNGA, MARY-ANNE ELIZABETH ACUÑA
107 TORREJOS, ROVIC PHILIP CLIMA
108 TUPAZ, JYLLEAN MARYE SOROÑGON
109 TURING, DAVE IVAN DACILLO
110 UNTALAN, RODRIGO JR POLICARPIO
111 VALENZUELA, ROLANDO III OCAMPO
112 VILLEGAS, MIKAELA ANGELA CAPARAS
113 VILLEGAS, PAOLO MIGUEL SIAZON
114 VINCULADO, EDMOND RYAN HERMITANIO
115 YLADE, ALTHEA BEATRICE GENEROSA
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PRC Sets August 10 Registration for New Landscape Architects After July 2026 Board Exam
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that the online registration for successful examinees of the July 2026 Landscape Architects Computer-Based Licensure Examination will officially begin on August 10, 2026, allowing newly licensed professionals to secure their Professional Identification Cards (PIC) and Certificates of Registration.
The announcement comes following the release of the July 2026 Landscape Architects Licensure Examination results, where 115 out of 126 examinees successfully passed the examination administered by the Board of Landscape Architecture. The registration process marks the final step before successful examinees can formally practice their profession as licensed landscape architects in the Philippines.
According to the PRC, all successful examinees are required to complete their registration online through the commission’s official website. The agency advised passers to carefully follow the online registration procedures to ensure a smooth and efficient application process for the issuance of their professional licenses.
The PRC reminded newly licensed professionals to prepare all documentary requirements before proceeding with their online appointment. These include the Notice of Admission (NOA), which will be used for identification purposes, a duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, two passport-sized identification photographs with a white background and complete name tag, two sets of documentary stamps, one short brown envelope, and a copy of the Verification of Ratings.
The commission emphasized that applicants should ensure the accuracy and completeness of all submitted information and documents to avoid delays in the processing of their registration. Once the online appointment has been confirmed, applicants are expected to appear on their scheduled date and comply with all existing PRC registration guidelines.
Aside from the registration schedule, the PRC also announced that the verification of examination ratings for the July 2026 Landscape Architects Licensure Examination will be made available online a few working days after the official release of the examination results.
The online verification system will allow both successful and unsuccessful examinees to view their individual examination ratings without having to personally visit PRC offices. This digital service aims to provide faster and more convenient access to examination records for all candidates.
To access their ratings, examinees will need to provide several pieces of information, including the name of the examination, examination date, application number, complete name, and date of birth. Successful examinees may also use the online system to check their official board examination scores as part of their professional records.
Meanwhile, the PRC has yet to announce the official schedule for the oath-taking ceremonies of the successful Landscape Architects Licensure Examination passers. The commission stated that the date and venue remain to be announced (TBA) and will be released through future official advisories.
Once the schedule is finalized, successful examinees who wish to attend the face-to-face mass oath-taking ceremony will be required to register online through the PRC’s online services portal no later than 12:00 noon of the day before the scheduled ceremony. This registration will serve as confirmation of their attendance.
The commission also advised inductees to register in the region where they took the licensure examination and where they intend to complete their professional registration. This arrangement is expected to help facilitate orderly processing and accommodate the large number of newly licensed professionals across different testing centers.
For successful examinees who may be unable to attend the scheduled face-to-face ceremony, the PRC said alternative options will be made available. These include participation in an online oath-taking ceremony or the filing of a request for a special oath-taking, subject to existing commission rules and procedures.
The oath-taking ceremony is considered an important milestone for every successful board passer as it formally signifies their commitment to uphold the ethical standards, responsibilities, and professional obligations of the landscape architecture profession. Only after taking the professional oath and completing the registration process can successful examinees legally practice as licensed landscape architects in the country.
The PRC continues to encourage all successful examinees to regularly monitor its official announcements for updates regarding the oath-taking schedule, registration guidelines, and other important notices related to the July 2026 Landscape Architects Licensure Examination. The commission likewise reminded applicants to transact only through its official online platforms to ensure the security and authenticity of their professional registration.
With registration set to begin on August 10, the country’s newest landscape architects are now preparing to complete the final requirements that will officially allow them to contribute their expertise to environmental planning, sustainable development, urban design, public spaces, and landscape conservation projects across the Philippines.
July 2026 Landscape Architect Licensure Examination Tested Design, Ecology, and Professional Ethics
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), through the Board of Landscape Architecture, administered the July 2026 Landscape Architect Licensure Examination (LALE), evaluating aspiring professionals on a broad range of subjects designed to measure their readiness to practice landscape architecture in the Philippines.
The examination covered five major subject areas that reflect the essential knowledge and practical competencies expected from future licensed landscape architects. These areas include Landscape Architecture Design, Landscape Technology and Materials; Ecology and Nature Conservation; Planting Design and Interior Plantscaping; History and Theory of Landscape Architecture; and Professional Practice and Ethics.
One of the primary components of the examination focused on Landscape Architecture Design, Landscape Technology, and Materials, where examinees were tested on planning, designing, and developing functional, sustainable, and visually appealing outdoor spaces. This portion also measured their understanding of construction techniques, site development, engineering considerations, landscape materials, grading, drainage systems, and the proper application of modern technologies in landscape projects.
Another significant subject was Ecology and Nature Conservation, which examined the candidates’ understanding of environmental systems and ecological principles. The examination emphasized biodiversity protection, ecosystem management, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and conservation practices that are increasingly important in addressing urbanization and the impacts of climate change.
The examination also included Planting Design and Interior Plantscaping, requiring examinees to demonstrate their knowledge in selecting and arranging plant species suitable for different environments. Candidates were expected to understand plant characteristics, growth requirements, maintenance practices, and the use of vegetation in enhancing both outdoor landscapes and interior spaces while promoting environmental quality and aesthetic value.
Meanwhile, the History and Theory of Landscape Architecture component evaluated the examinees’ understanding of the historical development of the profession, influential landscape movements, notable designers, and the evolution of landscape planning across different civilizations. This subject also emphasized the theoretical foundations that continue to shape modern landscape architectural practices.
The final subject area, Professional Practice and Ethics, assessed the candidates’ familiarity with the laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical responsibilities governing the practice of landscape architecture in the Philippines. Examinees were tested on their understanding of legal obligations, professional conduct, public safety, project management, and the ethical principles expected of licensed practitioners.
According to industry experts, the broad coverage of the Landscape Architect Licensure Examination reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the profession. Landscape architects are expected not only to create attractive outdoor environments but also to design spaces that improve environmental sustainability, public health, disaster resilience, biodiversity conservation, and the overall quality of life within communities.
The examination also highlights the growing role of landscape architects in responding to contemporary challenges such as climate change, rapid urban expansion, environmental degradation, and the increasing demand for green infrastructure. Their expertise contributes to the planning and development of parks, open spaces, residential communities, commercial developments, institutional campuses, tourism destinations, waterfronts, transportation corridors, and ecological restoration projects.
By covering both technical knowledge and professional ethics, the July 2026 Landscape Architect Licensure Examination ensures that successful examinees possess the competence, integrity, and responsibility required to protect the public interest while promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible development.
The PRC continues to uphold rigorous standards in administering licensure examinations to ensure that only qualified individuals are granted professional licenses. Through comprehensive examinations such as the LALE, the commission helps maintain excellence in the landscape architecture profession while supporting the country’s long-term goals for sustainable urban planning, environmental conservation, and resilient community development.