PRC Region IVA - Lucena

22/10/2026

Day 3 - Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure

The third and last day of the Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination (CBLE) continues today, 22 October 2026 (Thursday).

“The journey to becoming a licensed engineer is built not on knowledge alone, but on the courage to face challenges, the discipline to pursue excellence, and the integrity to turn expertise into meaningful service.”

21/10/2026

Day 2 - Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure

The second day of the Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination (CBLE) continues today, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday).

“Every challenge refines knowledge, every answer reflects preparation, and every step forward brings the aspiring engineer closer to professional excellence

20/10/2026

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION: METALLURGICAL ENGINEERS TAKE THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION IN LUCENA

Beyond the science of metals lies the responsibility of shaping materials, strengthening industries, and advancing technological progress.

Today, 20 October 2026 (Tuesday), the Professional Regulation Commission Regional Office IV-A conducts the Metallurgical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination (CBLE) at the PRC RO IV-A Testing Center in Lucena, as aspiring metallurgical engineers take an important step toward professional recognition. The examination runs from October 20 to 22, 2026, bringing their academic preparation and technical knowledge into focus.

Metallurgical engineering demands more than an understanding of metals and their properties. It calls for analytical thinking, precision, sound judgment, and a commitment to responsible engineering practice. Through this licensure examination, examinees demonstrate their readiness to uphold the standards and responsibilities of the profession.

As the examinees navigate this milestone, PRC Regional Office IV-A recognizes the dedication behind every preparation, the perseverance that carries each candidate forward, and the aspiration to become a competent professional in the field of metallurgical engineering.

May confidence guide every decision, clarity accompany every answer, and determination sustain every examinee throughout the examination.

The path to professional excellence begins with knowledge and advances through integrity.

“Every answer reflects not only what an engineer knows, but also the discipline, integrity, and responsibility that the profession demands.”

19/10/2026

October 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination Results Released In Four (4) Working Days

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 4,165 out of 4,447 passed the Physicians Licensure Examination given by the Board of Medicine in N. C. R., Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga this October 2026. The result of examination with respect to one (1) examinee was withheld pending final determination of his/her liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations; and one (1) was withheld pending submission of the required documents.

The Board of Medicine is composed of Dr. Maria Rosario D. Singh (inhibited), Chairperson; Dr. Prudencio Z. Sta. Lucia, Jr., Dr. Joselito R. Chavez, Dr. Policarpio B. Joves, Jr., Dr. Dolores D. Bonzon and Dr. Mario R. Festin, Members.

The results were released in four (4) working days from the last day of examination.

Starting December 1, 2026, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please visit the official PRC website (www.prc.gov.ph) and follow the instructions for registration. Those who will register are required to bring the following: 1) Screenshot of system-generated Registration Form; 2) valid government-issued ID. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

https://prc.gov.ph/article/october-2026-physicians-licensure-examination-results-released-four-4-working-days

19/10/2026

Bid Opportunity Request for Quotation No. 2026-110

Name of Project: PROCUREMENT OF CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) LOGO, PRC TAGLINE, AND RIBBONS

Approved Budget for the Contract:
The supplier shall bid for the item described in the Terms of Reference, which shall not exceed the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) in the amount of TWENTY- SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE PESOS (Php27,765.00) inclusive of all applicable bank and government charges.

Bidders who are legally, technically, and financially capable may submit their accomplished open quotation/proposal personally, by mail/courier addressed to the BAC Office, 4th Floor, PRC Annex Building, P. Paredes St. Sampaloc, Manila, through facsimile No. (02) 5-310-0037, or via email at [email protected] using the “PRC Official Forms” provided in the RFQ, duly signed by the owner or his duly authorized representative not later than 22 October 2026 at 9:00 A.M.

For full details of the bid opportunity, kindly visit the PRC official website:
https://www.prc.gov.ph/2026-request-quotation-central-office

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19/10/2026

Bid Opportunity
Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2026-47

Name of Project: LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE TO BE USED AS CONFIDENTIAL PRINTING ROOM (CPR) OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION – CENTRAL OFFICE FROM NOVEMBER 2026 TO AUGUST 2029

Approved Budget for the Contract:
Fifty-One Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Five Pesos and Fifty Centavos (Php51,827,345.50)

Interested Bidders may obtain further information from the PRC-CO Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during office hours.

A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the address given below upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php50,000.00).

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that Bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

The PRC-CO will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on October 23, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. via
videoconferencing, which shall be open to prospective Bidders.

For proper coordination, all prospective bidders are hereby requested to submit their Letter of Intent to participate via email, at least three (3) hours before the scheduled Pre-Bid Conference.

Bids must be duly received by the PRC-CO BAC Secretariat through manual submission at the office address indicated below on or before November 5, 2026 at 12:30 P.M. Late bids shall not be accepted.

All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in Section II of the bidding documents.

Bid opening shall be on November 5, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. at the address given below. It will be livestreamed and available via Videoconferencing. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity.

The PRC-CO reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 70 of R.A. No.12009, without incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders.

For full details, kindly visit our official website:
https://www.prc.gov.ph/2026-invitation-bid-central-office

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19/10/2026

Bid Opportunity
Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2026-45

Name of Project: PROCUREMENT OF PUBLICATION SERVICES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION – CENTRAL OFFICE FROM NOVEMBER 2026 TO AUGUST 2029

Approved Budget for the Contract:
One Million Nine Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Thirty-Two Pesos (Php1,943,032.00)

Interested Bidders may obtain further information from the PRC-CO Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during office hours.

For proper coordination, all prospective bidders are hereby requested to submit their Letter of Intent to participate via email, at least three (3) hours before the scheduled Pre-Bid Conference.

For full details, kindly visit our official website: https://www.prc.gov.ph/2026-invitation-bid-central-office

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19/10/2026

Removing Davao as a Testing Center for the October 2026 Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Examination (MetELE)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public that Davao has been removed as a testing center for the October 2026 Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Examination (MetELE).

For queries and concerns, please email Regional Office XI – Davao at [email protected].

For updates and other announcements, please visit the PRC website at https://prc.gov.ph/ or follow the PRC Official page at https://www.facebook.com/professionalregulationcommission.

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19/10/2026

19/10/2026

Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ETLE)

LUCENA CITY, October 19, 2026 (Monday) — With a focus on technical competence and professional growth, aspiring electronics technicians take on the Electronics Technicians Licensure Examination (ETLE) today at the Professional Regulation Commission Regional Office IV-A (PRC RO IV-A) Testing Center in Lucena City.

The examination serves as an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their understanding of electronic components, circuits, equipment, and systems. It highlights the technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities essential to maintaining the efficiency, functionality, and reliability of electronic technologies.

Electronics technicians play a significant role in supporting the technologies that people and industries rely on every day. From diagnosing equipment problems to performing maintenance and ensuring proper system operation, their work contributes to the continuous development of communication, manufacturing, and other technology-dependent sectors.

Beyond technical proficiency, the examination underscores the importance of discipline, accuracy, and responsibility in professional practice. These qualities help ensure that electronics technicians perform their duties according to established standards and contribute to safe and dependable technological operations.

As the examinees pursue professional recognition, their participation reflects the dedication and preparation required to advance in the electronics industry. The examination marks another step toward strengthening their technical capabilities and preparing them for the demands of their chosen profession.

With every technical challenge comes an opportunity to demonstrate competence, and with every achievement comes greater responsibility to serve with excellence.

Precision in every task, reliability in every system, and dedication in every endeavor define the path toward becoming a competent electronics technician.

“True technical excellence is found in the ability to turn knowledge into precise action, solve problems with confidence, and ensure that every system performs with reliability and care.”