The College of Pharmacy of Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) continues to solidify its reputation as a premier institution for pharmaceutical education, as alumnus Charles Vincent S. Familar, RPh, of the Valenzuela Campus, secured the second highest rank in the April 2025 Pharmacists Licensure Examination with an impressive score of 93.40 percent.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, that 1,150 out of 1,907 examinees successfully passed the licensure examination administered by the Board of Pharmacy.
Further underscoring its academic strength, OLFU reported that five of its campuses surpassed the national passing rate of 60.30 percent. The Valenzuela City Campus led with an 85.71 percent pass rate, followed by Antipolo City Campus with 78.95 percent, Quezon City Campus with 72.73 percent, and Nueva Ecija Campus with 62.50 percent. Notably, the Laguna Campus achieved a perfect 100 percent pass rate, reaffirming the institution’s consistent ability to produce highly competent pharmacy graduates.
These latest achievements build upon OLFU’s remarkable performance in previous licensure examinations. In November 2024, three of its campuses ranked among the nation’s top-performing pharmacy schools. The Pampanga Campus placed fourth nationwide with a 92.59 percent pass rate, while the Valenzuela City and Antipolo City Campuses secured eighth and ninth places, respectively. That same examination period also saw OLFU celebrate its 14th pharmacy topnotcher, Reign Milcah Soriano De Vera, who clinched sixth place nationwide with an outstanding 94.45 percent rating.
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Adding to the College of Pharmacy’s distinguished streak of outstanding board success, the Antipolo City Campus marked another milestone in April 2024, when Juan Miguel Olmedilla earned the eighth spot nationwide with a solid 90.85 percent score — further exemplifying OLFU’s tradition of excellence in pharmaceutical education.
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Across its campuses, OLFU has demonstrated strong licensure examination performances, reflecting its unwavering commitment to academic excellence in the field of pharmacy. The University continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s healthcare workforce.
The OLFU community proudly extends its congratulations to its 111 newly licensed pharmacists and reaffirms its commitment to nurturing future leaders in the pharmacy profession. –Raymond Lumagsao
