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Alignment and continuous support yield top finishes in September 2026 LCBLE

Jan Vincent Lanuza, News, Communication Management Office

SDG 4

Sintang Paaralan continues its tradition of excellence in licensure examinations, ranking among the top-performing institutions and producing a topnotcher in the September 2026 Librarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination.

According to the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on September 7, PUP Sta. Mesa Campus ranked 7th among 94 participating universities and colleges, posting a 90.24% passing rate, with 37 out of 41 examinees successfully passing the examination.

Adding to the University’s achievement, Ryu Saguiped of PUP Sta. Mesa Campus secured the 9th spot among the topnotchers, earning an impressive 91.25% rating in the licensure examination.

The Secret to Success: Alignment and Continuous Support

Dr. Rhodora R. Julian, Chairperson of the Department of Library and Information Sciences (DLIS) of the College of Education (COED) expressed pride in this distinction, noting that it represents the dedication of the entire PUP Community who played an integral part in preparing the licensure examination takers. 

“This achievement reflects the dedication of our graduates, the LLE takers, our alumni who helped us in the review sessions, the student organization who assisted us during the review sessions in terms of technical aspects, the commitment of our faculty members and the strong support of the college and the university.” She said.

“It only shows that our department, through our faculty members, consistently provides quality education and effective preparation for the professional practice of librarianship.” Julian added. 

The DLIS chairperson shared key strategies that enabled better preparations towards aspiring librarians: the integration of the PRC-Table of Specifications (PRC-TOS) into the course syllabus and assessment to ensure its  alignment with the commission’s objectives. She further added that the department facilitated free review sessions a month before the exam, with its faculty members and alumni serving as review masters. 

Julian congratulated the new PUPian licensed librarians for their hard work, sacrifices, and diligence, noting that this only shows the University’s commitment in producing competent and successful professionals who can meet the national standards and contribute to the development of the library and information science profession.

‘The program chose me’

For Saguiped, this victory reflected his passion and genuine love for the field. He shared that this program “chose me more than me choosing it as a path of my career.”

“It was only a product of my genuine curiosity that led me to discover the vast beauty of information services that transcend not just within the four corners of the library, but also to the various industries that drive information for progress, innovation, and success,” the topnotcher stated.

He then credited the BLIS program and the Sintang Paaralan with allowing him to explore the different aspects of librarianship and to understand its crucial impact in an evolving information society, particularly in the country. Now a practicing librarian, he said that all the theoretical foundations of library science he gained from the University are being “translated into meaningful services such as managing resources, assisting users, and handling instructional programs.”

Saguiped added: “Being a PUPian taught me to be resilient, to make the most out of what you have and transform this into a force for productivity and development. They made me appreciate it even more because the field of librarianship connects people with information and further the advancement of a community who are well educated and critical thinkers.”

Addressing the aspiring librarians of the Sintang Paaralan, he spoke of three guiding principles: be seen, be bold, and be triumphant, as PUPians challenge themselves in achieving more than they expected of themselves.

“To my fellow BLISkolars and aspiring librarians, I hope that you are not just after passing the board and getting your license. I hope that you are also ready to embody the mandate of the librarianship profession. I hope you are ready to protect information integrity, expand its accessibility, and nurture its availability. Together, let us build our libraries and information centers as powerful institutions of knowledge, growth, and development.”

This outstanding showing in the September 2026 LCBLE underscores the Sintang Paaralan’s dedication to developing skilled, practice-ready librarians who embody the ideals of the Sintang Paaralan. The accomplishment also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4 (Quality Education), through PUP's delivery of inclusive, accessible quality education.