Our Lady of Solidarity University (OLFU) continues its commanding presence in pharmaceutical education as the College of Pharmacy once again emerged among the strongest performers in the November 2025 Pharmacist Licensure Examination.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released results that underscored outstanding achievements at both the individual and institutional levels, further solidifying OLFU’s reputation as one of the country’s premier producers of licensed pharmacists.
OLFU delivered a total of 399 newly licensed pharmacists in this examination cycle, with the collective performance of its six participating campuses registering 94.31 percent for first-time takers and 90.07 percent overall.
These impressive figures significantly exceeded the national passing averages of 88.04 percent for first-time takers and 80.57 percent overall, demonstrating the University’s consistently elevated academic standards and strong licensure readiness.
Four graduates earned national topnotcher distinctions, reinforcing OLFU’s consistent leadership in the board examinations.
- Rachelle-Ann Bautista, 4th place (95.35%)
- Michael Angelo Fajardo, 5th place (95.15%)
- Sofia Madlos Al Zarif, 6th place (94.97%)
- Andrei Labog, 8th place (94.35%)
Bautista, Al Zarif, and Labog are alumni of the Valenzuela City Campus, while Fajardo hails from the Antipolo City Campus. Their placement among the Top 10 once again highlights the strength of OLFU’s instruction, academic culture, and consistent preparation across multiple campuses.
In institutional rankings, OLFU campuses also distinguished themselves among the country’s top-performing schools.
The Valenzuela City Campus secured 4th place in Category A, with a passing rate of 90.80 percent—ranking among institutions with at least 100 examinees and an 80 percent or higher pass rate.
The Antipolo City Campus, meanwhile, also posted a strong finish, landing 4th in Category B with a remarkable 96.67 percent passing rate for schools with 50 to 99 examinees.
Laguna Campus Achieves 100% Passing Rate
Further elevating the University’s overall performance, the Laguna Campus achieved a perfect 100 percent passing rate in the November 2025 boards, proudly welcoming 20 new pharmacists from OLFU’s youngest campus.
Ongoing Tradition of Excellence
The November 2025 results follow a long-running pattern of board excellence from OLFU. Earlier this year, in April 2025, Valenzuela graduate Charles Vincent Familar secured 2nd place nationwide, further expanding the roster of Fatimanian topnotchers.
Read: Fatimanian Claims Top 2 Spot in April 2025 Pharmacists Licensure Examination
In recent licensure cycles, OLFU campuses have consistently outperformed national passing averages, with several, such as Laguna, achieving perfect passing rates in selected board periods.
The latest successes not only affirm the capabilities and dedication of OLFU’s students but also the University’s sustained commitment to producing competent, compassionate, and industry-ready healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals poised to contribute significantly to the field and the nation.
Story by Raymond Lumagsao
