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Only ‘name withheld’ was displayed when the Professional Regulation Commission released the results of the Medical Licensing Examinations on April 8, sparking speculation from the public.
MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) revealed the identity of the top champion of the March 2026 Medical Licensure Examination after previously withholding the candidate’s name.
Last Friday, April 17, PRC updated its original April 10 Facebook post including 1st place name – Erwin Ken Parchaso from Lyceum-Northwestern University.
Only “name withheld” was displayed when the commission released the board exam results on April 8, prompting speculation from the public.
On April 8 press releaseThe PRC said it decided to suspend the publication of the results of the test for a number of candidates.
“The examination results of five (5) candidates were withheld pending final verification of their liabilities under the laws and regulations governing licensing examinations; and one (1) was withheld for further verification,” the Commission said earlier.
Under PRC Resolution No. 2010-547the commission may cancel the examination papers of the candidates of the highest grade on possible violations of the examination instructions, and their names are not included in the release of the standards. The PRC will include a note “Name Withheld Pending Investigation” against their expected standard.
If their test papers are considered, their names will be included in the result table.
Lack of required documents can also lead to withholding of results.
The PRC has yet to explain why Parchaso’s name was withheld in the first place. Rappler has contacted the commission for comment, and we will update this story once we receive a response.
Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas he celebrated Parchaso’s success, saying the new doctor is from the state.
Parchaso University too she congratulated him on Facebook Sunday, April 19, adding that the event “demonstrates the high quality, commitment, and solid foundation of medical education in the Lycean community.”
The PRC said 1,954 out of 2,781 candidates passed the medical board exam held in March last year. – Rappler.com
