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All 41 UP Diliman examinees pass October 2026 chemical technicians licensure exam

The University of the Philippines Diliman reports a 100% passing rate in the October 2026 Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination, with one of its instructors among the six top scorers.

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Why it matters: UP Diliman's 41 examinees in the October 2026 chemical technicians licensure exam all passed, according to the university.

The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) said all 41 of its examinees passed the October 2026 Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination, giving it a 100% passing rate.

According to the university, its top passer was Axel M. Labing-isa, an instructor at UPD's Institute of Chemistry.

UPD reported that Labing-isa was one of six examinees who achieved 95%, the highest rating recorded in the examination.

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Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

All 41 UP Diliman examinees in the October 2026 chemical technicians licensure exam passed, according to the university, and one of its Institute of Chemistry instructors shared the highest rating of 95%.

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