The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is set to release the results of the September 2026 Social Workers Licensure Examination (SWLE) on September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), three working days after the examination. The announcement will include the complete list of successful examinees, the top 10 passers, and the highest-ranking performers in this year’s licensure examination.
The PRC, in coordination with the Board for Social Workers, administered the examination on September 9, 10, and 11, 2026, across 18 testing centers nationwide. These included Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.
PRC RESULTS: SWLE September 2026 Social Worker Licensure Exam Passers
Top 10: September 2026 Social Worker board exam results
Top Schools: September 2026 Social Worker board exam results
As examinees await the official announcement, previous SWLE results provide a glimpse into the outstanding performances of social work graduates in recent years.
Previous Social Workers Licensure Examination Topnotchers
In the September 2025 Social Workers Licensure Examination, Desiree Revilla Alimbon of the University of Mindanao–Davao City and Dianne Ross Lorenton Laynes of the University of the Philippines (UP)–Diliman shared the top spot after both earned a rating of 90.80 percent. Jhunhalyne Suliva Villarta of Ateneo de Davao University ranked second with 90.60 percent.
The September 2024 SWLE was topped by Sheena Mae Magdato Obispo of Bicol University–Daraga, who achieved a rating of 87.00 percent. Maria Angela Balbuena Oriente of the University of Northern Philippines–Vigan followed in second place with 86.80 percent.
Meanwhile, Patricia Marie Regalado Imperial of UP Diliman led the September 2023 SWLE with a rating of 88.60 percent. Her fellow UP Diliman graduate, Queenie Anne Cabalfin Umadhay, secured second place with 87.20 percent.
ADSHere’s summary of topnotchers for Social Worker licensure exam in the previous exams:
| Exam Date | Topnotcher | School | Rating (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | DESIREE REVILLA ALIMBON | UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO-DAVAO CITY | 90.80 |
| DIANNE ROSS LORENTON LAYNES | UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – DILIMAN | 90.80 | |
| September 2024 | SHEENA MAE MAGDATO OBISPO | BICOL UNIVERSITY – DARAGA | 87.00 |
| September 2023 | PATRICIA MARIE REGALADO IMPERIAL | UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – DILIMAN | 88.60 |
| September 2022 | GIAN PAUL CAJILIG SALANIO | UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – DILIMAN | 88.80 |
| February 2022 | ALAIN MATTEO FERRER MENESES | UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – DILIMAN | 85.60 |
| August 2021 | DIGNA MILLONDAGA DE GUZMAN | UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – DILIMAN | 83.00 |
| February 2021 | GEZELLE ANNE VIRAY GARCIA | DON HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE UNIVERSITY | 83.80 |
| August 2019 | LILIBETH FRANCISCO TORRES | WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – PHILIPPINES – CABANATUAN CITY | 83.60 |