500 pass pharmacist licensure exams

A total of 500 out of the 999 examinees passed the Pharmacist Licensure Examination given in Manila, Baguio and Cebu in January 2011, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday. [Click here for complete list of passers.]
Topping the list of successful examinees was Kristina Marie Co from the University of the Philippines-Manila (UPM) with 89.80 percent, followed by fellow UPM graduates Marifel Franchesca Casimiro and Camille Olaco, with 89.28 percent and 89.10 percent respectively.

Completing the top ten are:

4. Dawn Emerald delos Santos (San Pedro College – Davao) – 88.45

5. Grendale Manio (UPM) – 87.88

6. Joyce Anne Ceria (UPM) – 87.78

7. Dianna Aronzado (University of Perpetual Help System Dalta – Las Piñas) – 87.55

8. Ma. Cristine Ruffa Olalia (UPM) – 87.52

9. Hynalyn Haezelle Jonos (UPM) – 87.42

10. Alexis Melvin Galera (UPM) – 87.25

Both the UPM and Saint Louis University posted a 100-percent passing rate, the PRC said.

The PRC said the registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, February 7, 2011 and end on February 22, 2011.

The oath-taking ceremony for those who passed this year’s examination as well as other passers who have not taken their oath will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel in Manila.

Selling of tickets for the oath-taking will be from February 7, 2011 until February 28, 2011 only, and tickets will not be sold at the venue. - Jerrie M. Abella/KBK, GMANews.TV