The University of San Carlos (USC) once again demonstrated excellence in architecture education after posting a 100% passing rate in the June 2026 Architects Licensure Examination (ALE), earning recognition as the country’s Top Performing School among institutions with 50 or more examinees.
All 51 Carolinian examinees successfully passed the licensure examination, which was conducted on June 8 and 10, 2026 in various testing centers nationwide.
USC was one of only three universities in the country to achieve a perfect passing rate in the examination. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) reported an overall national passing rate of 85.08%, with 2,799 out of 3,290 examinees passing the ALE.
The achievement comes as the USC Department of Architecture celebrates its 70th anniversary, highlighting seven decades of commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and professional formation.
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The University also recognizes and applauds the leadership of Dr. Adrian P. del Monte (Dean, School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design), Ar. Pedro B. Rubia III, M.A. (Chair, Department of Architecture), together with the faculty, mentors, families, and friends whose support contributed to this milestone.
Congratulations to our new Carolinian architects!
- Albor, Czusheena Monique Geraga
- Aquino, Yuan Aira Cabras
- Aragon, Maria Roen Arashiela Pesquera
- Bayer, Vince Nikkho Legaspino
- Boie, Joseph Kent Tampos
- Cabarrubias, Maria Erna Gaballo
- Cambal, Alyssa Nicole Cellona
- Chang, Dianne Nicole Ong
- Comendador, Dave Joseph Cabuenas
- Cortez, Mark Oliver Villegas
- Curiba, Lloyd Gabriel Flores
- Damasing, Maria Patricia Angela Casiño
- Daniel, Joanne Therese Alicaway
- Dyguani, Shannen Kaye Ang
- Estrella, Bryan Vince Ambuyao
- Faeldonea, Leandro Christian Diacono
- Gastador, Linzi Lucero
- Getongo, Cheryl Datan
- Ico, Gabrielle Keith Limpag
- Jamorabo, Abram Latoza
- Langcamon, Dayra Levitt Digaum
- Libres, Paul Anthony Cimafranca
- Lumacang, Karl Daniel Bontol
- Mabao, Melissa Dione Borres
- Malazarte, Jhona May Villena
- Manghihilot, Philip Luke Arcillo
- Mataragnon, Aaliyah Ricci Yniesta
- Mirhan, Jamaica Rodriguez
- Natanauan, Ismael Dan Lheam Luague
- Olmillo, John Stephen Mejica
- Oncines, Melvy Quimay
- Ortiz, Andre Joseph Alegarbes
- Palanas, Christian Carvajal
- Paradero, Jhon Clyde Mark Gonzales
- Paraluman, Meljohn Rey Guerra
- Paw, Angelo Renzo Yee
- Quiachon, Jerika Polestico
- Rabillas, Rhoane Vincent Montenegro
- Rosco, Rafael Donn Maglajos
- San Mateo, Russ Uriel W,
- Sawyer, Janine Bernaldo
- Semblante, Enrie Van Vega
- Supatan, Rozanne Repollo
- Talacay, Tristan Rey Haya
- Tan, Rachelle Joy
- Tan, Samantha Louise
- Toledo, Sophia Grace Aribal
- Uy, Kristie Jay Cometa
- Ylagan, Stacey Marie Sombilon
- Yu, Janica Illysa Dy
- Zamora, Antonio Lorenzo Ricardo