The University of Northern Philippines produced 20 new Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) through its Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program in the October 2026 CPA Licensure Examination, results of which were released by the Professional Regulation Commission on November 3.
Further elevating the university’s performance, Mr. Jon Paul Donato clinched 14th place, while Ms. Haizel Faith Patubo secured 19th place, earning both graduates coveted spots among the country’s topnotchers in the licensure examination.
UNP recorded a 46.51% institutional passing rate, with 20 of its 43 examinees passing the licensure examination, exceeding the national passing rate of 37.11%. The successful examinees included eight of 19 first-time takers (42.11%) and 12 of 24 repeat takers (50%), while three others received conditional status.
Conducted from October 24 to 26, the three-day CPALE evaluated the examinees’ proficiency in six major areas of accountancy: Management Services, Auditing, Taxation, Regulatory Framework for Business Transactions, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting.
The 20 successful UNP examinees are Zeryl Mae Bañaga, Princess Dandin, Christian Dominique Divina, Jon Paul Donato, Erica Joy Floresca, Jeianna Rose Gacusan, Michelle Gallang, Mary Lyn Mapute, Abigail Mascarinas, Wennilyn Murao, Erl Zigfreid Nalundasan, Haizel Faith Patubo, Ailha Perez, Mark Ronniel Quitoras, Rogealyn May Ragunton, Jill Kathleen Rin, Ederly Niña Ruyan, Jeline Soberano, Arjay Tumalip, and Vince Jarrell Villegas.
Their success highlights the determination and academic preparation of the new CPAs, the dedication of the BSA faculty, and the university’s sustained efforts to produce competent and globally competitive accounting professionals. With two graduates securing places in the national Top 20, UNP further affirms the quality of its accountancy education and its commitment of producing graduates equipped to excel in the profession.
Article by Emman Trevor Quilala.
